John Petrucci, Tosin Abasi, and Devin Townsend break down their INSANE Techniques

[@jameshill6839]

It's like Petrucci is the mind (theory), Tosin is the body (technique), and Devin is the soul (emotion) of the music. Beautiful.

[@ruangnada9477]

Absolutely

[@Eric-np2yd]

Well said. I'll add that I'd take emotion over anything else, all day.

[@damajikninja]

So well stated.

[@paulcarlsen9469]

Wow!!!

[@d3fenestrator]

tosin is also an absolute monster when it comes to theory to be fair

[@dpclerks09]

Love how Devin is just vibing to Tosin playing while Rick and John are closely watching and analyzing, lol.

[@pR0ManiacS]

This whole meeting was amazing. Guitar legends being a fans of tosin, the youngest talented kid. He's kinda humble and proud because he is there and he gets to show his cool funky ideeas and be appreciated. He's nervous in a way u can see it. Such a well educated guy Tosin is. Respectul, Humble, human. Whole package!

[@Hadri_ART]

So true ahahah

[@johnbowman3630]

John the legend, and Tosin is a class act. He talked about getting different sounds from a guitar than just 'guitar sounds', which is an idea I'm particularly keen on (his 8-strings are naturally one reason for that breadth of sounds). He was trying to think of other instruments that you could 'channel' with guitar like he does in his style, to me at times the sounds he's getting are almost Dulcimer-esque, which is of course a wonderful and unique percussive Chinese ethic instrument that you hear so often in their music. Devin's solo was gnarly too though, that crazy open-C tuning is off the chain... Wish I had the resources to have a bunch of different guitars all set up to play in such crazy tunings!

[@widaAcK]

​​@@johnbowman3630in a creative perspective some of the coolest stuff flew in my hands come when one or several random strings are broke and also if one or more of the playable strings have another tuning Less is often more than ex Roger Moore, u juz put em together right 😅

[@jamesonwaltz7246]

well devin says later on he has like full scale Synesthesia so maybe he isn't vibing maybe he is hearing images

[@henrycloutier]

John: shreds Tosin: shreds Devin: somehow opens the gates of heaven and tells an angelic story with a few leads

[@lfmontag]

Shreaven 😊

[@inakiaraluze4528]

Amen.

[@ryan1mcq]

Right?! 😂😂

[@fphenix]

I was gonna say! John and Tosin in a practice session, but Devin felt like straight from an album!

[@simaopereira5396]

Wait did you say “John: shreds”? Pfff😂

[@archerdoubleO]

It was so brutal after John and Tosin to just say "Now Devin you play something" lol. I would've freakin died on the spot, but Devin owned it. It's funny how much he sounds like Vai though.

[@TheCoronaMortis]

He did play with Vai back in the 80s/90s.

[@JimminyJim]

I think they said it so nonchalantly for the soul reason that Devins mastery and ever exploration of the instrument, led them to believe that anything he would play would be awesome. And they knew it. And they were not wrong.

[@wintermoonlight666]

I would have just played something obtuse and simple, like a nursery rhyme.

[@shawndoig4392]

Funny I was thinking Satriani

[@dartawnasailo4449]

Sounds more like joe satriani

[@kevincowart362]

Anyone watching this who is new to Devin Townsend you must hear him sing. No hyperbole he is one of the greatest rock/metal vocalist ever.

[@rodwhitfield3029]

Forget 'one of'....

[@2760ade]

Also one of the best rock/metal axe heroes of course!!

[@adamswing6115]

Honestly I think he might just be the best ever

[@ogelsmogel]

He's a great song writer too!

[@eyelovelamp]

He is my favorite vocalist. Also pair with the fact he's an amazing guitarist! He's an Alien. No other acceptable answer.

[@TysonMoonie]

Devin’s playing is so unbelievably atmospheric. I love it so much.

[@shquankinket8068]

Like a mix of buckethead and Colin Stetson

[@metalmaddnes29]

​@@shquankinket8068 you know what your talking about, colin stetson is from another world

[@erklarvideosmathe2416]

I felt some Van Halen

[@gareginasatryan6761]

If you like atmospheric guitar check out terje rypdal. He’s so stupidly influential that bunch of artists made a tribute album to him.

[@richmay3929]

Colin Stetson, Terje Rypdal. Check.

[@orsonprosser3324]

High-key makes me happy to see Devin get that much appreciation in the comments. I knew John and Tosin would but I honestly thought Devin is too underrated to get people talking. Truly an amazing and inspiring artist

[@michaelhaack3298]

Dear Rick, i believe Devin deserves his own interview, what makes this song great. I am a jazz musician, and also thanks to you, my head is full with theory. Devin's music on the other hand is emotion pure. He can teach all of us whats at least same important as theory and knowledge or technique. Don't know if you familiar with his work. He is so versatile in styles. Hopefully you can do more on him.

[@sgimblue1]

Up!

[@mattpeterson3002]

Absolutely agree! Devin has a vast category of genres he can play, but ALL of them are highly emotive

[@Scoots1994]

Devin's synesthesia makes it hard for anyone to ever sound like him. His playing is visual to him which, I assume, is why his eyes are closed so often.

[@markpotvin4505]

Yes!

[@2760ade]

@@Scoots1994 Didn't know he had synesthesia. Explains a lot!

[@christiannew9665]

I cannot imagine just chatting in a room with these virtuosos. Each of them a giant in their realm. Devin's music will always make so emotional, I'm not sure why.

[@shane727]

Same here. Some of Terra will still bring me to tears

[@NineInchTool_]

I know why, because they're beautiful

[@recksmusic1487]

Oh my God... 😨 Devin's lead tone with that amount of delay had me entirely. So much ambience and i love that! 🔥

[@midwintergates]

It's not just his lead tone, but he plays with delay even in his rhythm tone which is also incredibly cool sounding. All three of them have a very distinct sound where you can immediately tell that it's them playing the instrument. Been following Devin since late 90's and he always had this incredible ambient and open sound.

[@recksmusic1487]

@@midwintergates i see. I should now dig deeper of his music. I want know more. His guitar tone really intrigued me. 🔥

[@bbbbbbb51]

It reminds me of everything I hate about 80s music.

[@erickfreitas6577]

3:10 tempting time 3:18 micro-aggressions 4:45 an infinite regression 5:12 physical education 😍

[@NMBKevino]

You freaking legend dude thank you!

[@ryan1mcq]

6:54 holy crap that sounds like its straight out of Bladerunner, tremendously atmospheric playing there and outstanding sound 👌

[@xtop23]

What a fantastic comment. As soon as I read it I thought….. holy fuck that’s so accurate. Straight up Vangelis from Bladerunner 1

[@CaptainFantastik1]

I love seeing Devin here. Such a talented artist who has the right idea about playing and gear. Not to mention the best stage banter of all time. He got me into using open c.

[@Will057]

Each of them have their own style, saying that he has the right idea about playing is just pretentious.

[@mijaelmaratuech5688]

@@Will057it doesn’t mean other guitarists don’t “have the right idea” in their own way. assuming they meant it with disdain is just whiny and overly negative!

[@llamabot9889]

​@@Will057oh he we go again. "He's not the best guitar player, wan Halen better boo hoo hoo." Shut up child, his playing is unique and he's accomplished lots more than you will ever accomplish in your entire life

[@matiask7633]

@@llamabot9889 That's not at all what he said and you know it.

[@Will057]

@@mijaelmaratuech5688 I agree.

[@elbentzo]

I don't think Devin is half the guitar player Tosin and John are, probably even less. But to me, he's the most talented musician of the three. The songs he's crafted, written, recorded, played on and sang will remain with me till the day I die.

[@Cheximus]

Well, Devin is a composer and a musician. Don't know much about Tosin. JP is a guitarist. Mostly just a shredder.

[@DistortedV12]

Idk who he is. What’s most famous song?

[@CaffeineInDaButt]

@DistortedV12 watch him play deadhead live on KZbin. Emotional overload. One of his most popular songs, but the best performance I’ve ever seen on a screen

[@seanlynch6737]

I suppose the question then becomes 'what makes an amazing guitar player?' The answer seems to be, how well you relate to them and their music. (At least for me) I think Devin is in a class of his own.

[@lucasmonteiro600]

A lot of factors define a amazing guitar player. Sometimes you were born to play intricate stuff that pleases a certain crowd( and the challenge is to adequate it to most amount of those listeners) and sometimes you were born to play it simple and the challenge its to relate the crowd to a particular set of feelings.

[@thejabberwocky1488]

Tosin is such a wonderful human being, seriously. Devin is an angel and John is is the Professor. Rick, you realize how special you are, yeah?

[@pabloatoscano]

John the example of dedication, discipline, and technique, a monster player and musician, one of the best, Tosin is a whole new era for the guitar world , innovative, talented and extremely creative. Devin is just an experience, you stop seeing a man with a guitar, they become one ….

[@Thundercloud_Jackson]

I love how Devin is just vibin to Tosin's playing

[@cameronpeterson6734]

6:50 "Devin you wanna go ahead and just play something?" "uhh sure" *proceeds to melt everyone's face off within a 12 block radius*

[@mitchplaysriffs]

Calm down man.

[@RPGraid]

​@@mitchplaysriffs nah dude was right, that solo was heavenly

[@seanlynch6737]

So Devin, speaks in music. His language is so intuitive to being a human. He just happens to play the guitar. Stunning to see all three together, but could listen to Devin play all day.

[@petercinfinite]

When Tosin and John Played, I was like: Wow cool, okay. When Devin started Playing I began to smile.

[@mikaeljansson8784]

This 100%.

[@Wodziwob]

Totally. Devin's thing was low key stunningly gorgeous.

[@rossdaveyentertainment]

Dev = home 🙂

[@MAntos-xw6iu]

Well actually Tosin is a great technical player but he wont be able to jam for a solo in a blues rock jam

[@dethrocker]

It was fucking amazing

[@6Heather6Hazard6]

Devin is way too underrated, I think today's musicians should look up to him more ❤❤

[@AndDeathForAll82]

He underrated himself, too.

[@6Heather6Hazard6]

@@AndDeathForAll82 A humble god.

[@llamabot9889]

I do

[@cheapskategamer8562]

@@AndDeathForAll82 Never should've left or Broke Up Strapping Young Lads!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best Metal Prog Band!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jesseshr3ds]

Got nothingggg on Guthrie, Jason Becker, Eric Johnson, Petrucci, not even close at all not ever one tiny bit

[@Tetrastructural]

So beautiful watching these absolute legends sharing technique and learning something from each other. No pride, no ego, just dudes who aren’t afraid of being music geeks with one another.

[@furymuso4483]

It's rare that a musician can use an instrument purely expressively, innately and seemingly without thinking. Devin is one of those musicians. Perhaps not in the same category as Eddie Van Halen, but near that level. His playing feels purely instinctual and is largely about the sound and expression over pure technique. Combined with his other-worldly vocals and song-writing/composing make him a phenomenal musician.

[@kingpopaul]

Synesthesia probably plays a major part in this approach.

[@johnmcmann7385]

Spot on.

[@Andrew_Vega]

"How much delay and reverb do you want Devin?" Devin: "Yes"

[@austinsatterfield6792]

I'd rather have that than way too much distortion tbh

[@dramadr0id]

There's not even a little delay on it, just verb

[@hl4385]

@@dramadr0id didn't he say he turned up the delay 8:19

[@orcaluv]

geez. Devin really takes you on a road trip through heaven with his playing. What a mind and talent.

[@nickaddict]

devin probably has the most insane lead tone i've ever heard i love it

[@darrelladams4886]

John is a legend. Tosin is like a big kid who feels so much joy and discovery when it comes to guitar and then plays stuff that only he sounds like. But Devin always hits different. One of my favorite artists ever and he is totally deserving of a solo interview and showcase

[@DianeLee999]

I love that these musicians continue to baffle, teach, and inspire each other simply sharing their personal guitar journey. Beautiful… thanks for inviting us in, Rick! 💜

[@DizzyDez613]

Jesus, Devin. What a solo

[@a3s1r1986]

John hits with an axe Tosin follows with a hail of arrows The Devin hits with a wall of sound. Each of them playing to their strengths here.

[@stonerdemon]

Jon and Tosin are technical monsters, but if you want a guitar to sound like an encounter with the beginning and the end of the universe and the answers to all things, there's no one like Devin to achieve that.

[@fivedaysinjune]

That's beautifully put.

[@vvoof2601]

@@merdishakki That's a you problem. I heard it clear as day.

[@Justmeyes]

Joe Satriani.

[@snuppssynthchannel]

Allan Holdsworth!

[@deerlow1851]

buckethead

[@andybussell]

Tosin's technique and style is so fantastic. He really blows me away. I love watching his hybrid style.

[@joshbrown5576]

I could literally listen to all 4 of these guys talk guitar all day. It’s so amazing

[@rossbrooks950]

This is actually the first time I’ve heard Devin Townsend play…and he is honestly my favourite of these three. So glad to have finally heard this guy! New fan. 🤘🏻

[@HiImBQ]

This is so wild... John and Tosin with their crazy techniques and then "Devin you wanna just play something?" And it's this technically super tight thing with so much feel in it, but without any of these crazy techniques. I just love both... but Devin gets the advantage from me, because listening to very technical stuff is actually really involved.

[@oscargarciahinde4247]

Devin is one of the most musical people on the planet. He can just create beauty on the spot.

[@davedixon2167]

I really hope these guys are as cordial and chill in 'real life' as they appear to be here in this setting. I rarely play guitar anymore but would simply be awestruck to just be sitting there vibing with their mad skills. Titans. Unreal.

[@DanielVerberne]

I hope for the same. In some ways, it's strange to see these guys together because in some ways their music, their backgrounds and even the makeup of their fanbases would be quite different. I feel a little bit for Devin (not that he needs my defence in any way!) in that while he's a accomplished guitar, he doesn't come at the instrument as a shred or means of getting his songs across. He was into shred when he was younger (he's told us) but that seems to have very much retreated in the decades since and clearly his strength lies in his incredible voice and his songwriting. I mean, I totally find it fascinating to see Devin with these guys, I just hope it's not 'jarring' or strange for him to be up with these fret-fiddlers. (And I'm not knocking Petrucci or Tosin ONE BIT, just sharing my take on this particular collective)

[@matternicuss]

@@DanielVerberne I feel like their fanbases aren't necessarily that different. I mean I'm a fan of all three players, because I love prog rock/metal. But yeah Devin's playing is definitely less 'calculated' than either Patrucci or Abasi. They're all ridiculously gifted players in their own way. Lots of talent on display here

[@allengarrow6295]

Devon is a humble genius he was able to express so much in such a beautiful way without any flash.

[@WatchWatches]

You know your the best in the world when Petrucci says that’s amazing! Tosin and John forever the masters!!!

[@nopisful]

Devin crosses musical boundaries. From jazz to death metal he influences everyone

[@2WheelsNcoffee]

Devin is slept on. He is an out of this world songwriter and producer. And generally speaking evey album he does FEELS different.

[@stingbass7154]

Bullseye...

[@mrandall1991]

I've listened to AAL since Soraya and they absolutely blew me away. A decade and a half later, I'm still amazed by his process and glad that the internet exists to share him with the world

[@FanaticDrummer]

Devin could walk into any Florida bar and you’d have no idea he’s some god like musician 😂 So funny

[@Slime-Man-Extreme]

That's right. He's a god musician, not a god guitar player. Just like Steven Wilson.

[@DanielVerberne]

@@Slime-Man-Extreme Good point, I'd agree that artists like Steven Wilson and Devin Townsend just 'happen' to play the guitar; their art lies in their songwriting and their vocals, the overall crafting of songs.

[@shitesoup]

@@DanielVerberneI agree. I think that Devin and Steven Wilson are more recognized for their writing and compositional abilities rather than just their guitar playing

[@bbbbbbb51]

Wild. I've never gotten the sucking off people do for both Devin & Steven. Steven is okay, but a bit too whiny, and I've just *never* gotten the love for Devin at all, but he emulates a lot of sounds and scapes that came from the 80s, which is a decade of music I absolutely despise.

[@mikestar3686]

These three are great!!! Very inspirational to see this 3 humble person playing and sharing thoughts. ❤❤❤

[@keithklassen5320]

They're all amazing, but Tosin is in a class of his own. Just astoundingly unique, yet utterly virtuosic.

[@jonnyquest8774]

His technique is revolutionary. He’s the guy that makes you say, “How is he doing that??” So amazing!

[@santafejboy2]

Clearly a master before masters

[@Gac3la]

Do you know the song at 5:14?

[@scrambles56]

@@Gac3lapretty sure Physical Education. About 1:50 into that track

[@Gac3la]

@@scrambles56 I love physical education but I can't find to listen exactly that part.

[@andywade5945]

"Devin, you wanna just play something" "Yeah, Sure". Proceeds to melt our face while making us cry at the same time.

[@kobainage]

Devin plays the guitar as if it were an extension of his soul. Truly beautiful.

[@coloradooutdoors7105]

I have seen DT and Animals many times but the Devin Townsend project is definitely a show to catch. They put on an AWESOME show.

[@mattsdpell5029]

While John and Tosin were playing, I was focused on what they were doing, but when Devin started...I burst laughing...impressive Plus he goes with the flow of others' music! What an incredible musician!

[@Gazpalli]

This whole video is just glorious. So much talent and innovation. I love all three of them for different reasons, but Devin creates layers of music I can just lose myself in.

[@terryc7142]

Devin does sound very Vai influenced. :) Super smooth and atmospheric. I hadn't really ever heard him solo before. Nice!

[@Umakiang]

Listen to his live version of Failure in Plovdiv! One of the most beautiful things I've seen and listened to

[@midwintergates]

He used to play in Vais band back in the days so I'd imagine it's not a coincidence.

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

My first teacher in the 90's showed me the technique Petrucci used in his examples. I don't know where he learned it from. When I heard Paradigm shift, I picked it out. But man, the first time I heard Malmsteen, I had no idea a guitar could do that. Later, Vai was a total mystery as well. I was way into Dream Theater late 90's and it was the same. I miss that level of bewilderment.

[@dlc435]

Social media has sadly taken away a lot of that mystery. Benefits and drawbacks from it all, but a lot of the mystery is gone

[@JoeandAngie]

Ugh.

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

@thelastvigil111 I've seen him. To my earlier point, it would have been better if I had just heard him first! Thanx for the suggestion. I'm also not that interested in guitar athletics anymore. (not saying he's only about that)

[@codymarkley8372]

As much as tosin and petrucci are incredible, devin is a freak for the fact that he is not only a great guitarist but his voice is absolutely crazy.

[@ExpatZ266]

Wow, look at Devin seeing the shapes and colours while Tosin plays with the smile. Wonder what he was seeing.

[@TheMetal750]

A saw a comment on the main video that perfectly sums up this meeting, John is the body, tosin the mind and devin the soul. Isn't that just perfect!

[@JesusVazquez-hg2df]

I love how profesional musicians have such a good vibe each other and support each other, they really appreciate what other musicians can offer.

[@shaunmelville570]

I always heard of Devin Townsend but only ever bothered to listen to him about a month ago playing Kingdom and was fucking blown away by his voice and now I'm a massive fan.

[@tenthousandquills1774]

Devin's lead tone just sings!! Beautiful.

[@julio_scissors]

Devin's piece was amazing. John and Tosin are masters of the instrument, but when Devin played I felt like I was swept away.

[@333baphomet]

i saw Devin live once and it is my favorite concert experience ever. jesus, this man is awesome

[@salvatoresikilacci8460]

The beauty of humility infused artistry. Hats off to these masters..

[@romanominghi2990]

Devins Empath one of my favourit albums of all time...

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

I closed my eyes and felt a nebula explode in my mind the moment Devin played

[@Hugo-tf6no]

For Devin to go from the SYL days to this version of himself, it’s admiring and also amazing to learn of his growth though his solo discography. Love petrucci/dt, tosin/aal, but heavy devy is the fuckin man

[@sadambelrose5050]

they are the guitarists who are at the peak of their skill in playing the guitar but are still amazed by the skill of their fellow good guitarists. They are already good but still want to learn,. their love for playing the guitar is intense.

[@RicPerrott]

I could literally listen to these guys talk and play for days. This is fantastic.

[@benjamindixon4825]

As a drummer I agree

[@traezaX1]

Never heard of this DEVIN GUY ...BUT WHATTTTT IN TGE WORLD WAS THAT😮😮😮😮😮😮AMAZING PLAYING MAN.

[@alexanderwilliamson7431]

Guitar wise. Devin is not on the other twos level. When it comes to writing music he is on another level. Not to mention being one of the greatest rock/metal vocalists ever.

[@mathprodigy]

Let me just say as just a guy who loves guitar, this type of gathering is like a dream round table of guitarists, this is fascinating

[@RichardSteel]

Bloody hell!!! So much talent. Going back to pentatonics 😢

[@anotherimpact8302]

All three of them are just geniuses in their own way, such an amazing video

[@julianregulusfuego7453]

This guys are elite, but Devin, my god is an interdimensional genious!!

[@davesiddons8921]

3 amazing and totally different players. John is my absolute hero though, images and words still blows my mind 20 years on from first hearing it

[@Singweethus]

John Playing 1:09 Tosin Playing 2:40 Devin Playing 6:51

[@andreylucass]

Rick just gathered 3 of the best guitarists of all time

[@johnseward2934]

A wicked shredder, a next-generation experimenter playing like a classical guitarist, and an sonic wizard who is one with their instrument walk into Rick's basement....

[@Damascuswpg]

I saw Tosin's band Reflux open for Devin's band Strapping Young Lad in like 2004. It was probably the best show I've ever been to!

[@Ssssssnakeisone]

Each a master in their own domain. Blessed are the ears!

[@omarcosantonios]

Devin sound in this video looks like with the Satriani expression, but in the same way tha's similiar, sound completly different! Really outstanding!!!

[@ckmoore101]

Devins piece was by far, the most listenable. Man I love that atmospheric soloing.

[@Slime-Man-Extreme]

Yea, devin never thinks about technicality when he's writing. He writes solely for the visceral feeling.

[@reshpeck]

John and Tobin were demonstrating specific techniques. Had either of them attempted instead to do what Devin did, they could have certainly generated something just as emotionally as engaging. But Devin is a very smart man. He knows that he isn't anywhere near their technical level of skill, so he didn't even risk providing some point of comparison. He just did he is a master at doing.

[@brandnewrock8375]

These 3 gentlemen are one with their instrument.. period !! ❤️

[@robbiegarnz7732]

Not only are these guys so talented and highly intelligent but they are also great guys!

[@swamplord5710]

I was lucky enough to see them on tour together when they came through in July. All three are phenomenal musicians 👌

[@Adirtybird]

Love this... Dev not laying down. Tosin being himself and JP being the king of tone he is..

[@middingg]

I fucking love how they barely get together coherent sentences at some points but make up for it by expressing everything they could’ve said way better through their playing. All of them are great musicians.

[@T3Rmin4LCuRi0siTy]

You can tell these legends are so grounded because they are not connected to mainstream commercial music in anyway. All of them sounded amazing.

[@matthewboik421]

Check out “Away” by The Devin Townsend Band. Beautiful instrumental song off of Accelerated Evolution

[@greenseas104]

These guys are truly Renaissance men. Having Javier in here would have been great as well, his classical style is insane.

[@retronax4346]

smiled when I saw devin played a allan holdsworth signature. been wanting that guitar for a while, hope it'll still be available when I got the money for it

[@joelspaulding5964]

I admire all 4 of these guys. Following Rick for years, John since Pull Me Under, turned on to Tosin and Devin maybe 5 years ago? Devin and his sound really grabbed me- not just the delay and verb. Fabulous episode. More, please.

[@tedbertier9454]

I feel like these guys are evolving guitar playing in real time before our eyes.

[@mark.guitar]

Can we see the full session. Hearing three masters cross reference like this is inspirational!

[@wolfpartyyy]

It’s up on the main channel boss

[@mark.guitar]

@@wolfpartyyy Cheers! I missed it while I was in a tent in a field building a guitar.

[@PoissonedApple1]

I love how Tosin oppened up a ton of possibilities for guitarists. Not that the techniques are completely new but the implementation of these techniques on different contexts is going to be very exciting

[@aydendonley9660]

The amount of talent in this video is just unreal…and 3 totally different types of guitarists

[@stevesmith3850]

Devin is just fucking awesome and one of the greatest musicians on the planet

[@th3n3wc4d]

I am convinced Devin is a musician for other musicians. John and Tosin are technical masters in a whole league of their own, and world class musicians that look at the things Dev does and it sounds so simple by comparison, but they are always impressed with what he does.

[@jimpalmer4061]

I am convinced Devin is an alien from Planet Prog

[@RoisinT2]

I cant get over it how inhuman Devin is.. omg. 😮 Everything, anything he does sounds just soo beautifull and good on my ears.. 🤤 Damn that was nice! "Dev why dont you.." "yeah sure.. " goes on playing soo smooth and nice bit godlike! 😊

[@sinking1902]

Devon sounds like a Vai Becker hybrid here. Amazing sound!

[@hotchow8766]

I have great respect for everyone in the room but this is what I saw: talk, talk, riff, talk, riff, talk, Devon opens a portal to heretofore unexplored wonders, talk, end. Imma gonna learn more about Devon and good improv. I'll see everyone in a few years...😂

[@triumphthunderbirdrestorat5704]

Hi Rick, did you ever hear the double tapping guitar break in Steve Hackett’s ‘Shadow of the Hierophant’? This was recorded in 1975. Three years before EVH recorded ‘Eruption’. Hackett was and still is an under recognised originator and innovator. It’s wonderful to hear these guys play and yet still hear the roots of their music coming from the likes of Steve Hackett and in Devon’s case definitely from Steve Hillage. Hackett is doing a US tour soon. He’d make a great guest👍