How Marcin breaks the internet (and his nails) with his guitar

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[@MarcinGuitar]

Thank you for having me over Rob! Sorry for the finger cramps man... Super proud to share this style with everyone here. It was a blast - let's do it again some time!!!

[@patrickjordan2233]

Amazing work!

[@rosedawnson]

Idk if im inspired or should give up. Either way, insane guitar playing!

[@mikehamelin7520]

this is sick. great seeing you blow up man

[@JustinDomanais]

nice !

[@AlexanderEinoder]

crikey you're like the squarepusher of acoustic guitar

[@hellmasker1]

Marcin paid for the whole guitar. He's gonna use the WHOLE GUITAR.

[@jamescanjuggle]

😂

[@yokithegamer1554]

😂

[@headrushindi]

That was well put . Humorous , but so true!

[@tutek8100]

this is so polish actually

[@BernhardEhm]

👍🤣😂

[@thejo1231]

This dude is Paganini of guitar. No one has ever played guitar with that skill level. Being that young, he influenced the whole generation.

[@JacqueCRISCOsd]

Never seen anyone extract so much from a guitar.

[@papertoymonsters2748]

Paganini was the Paganini of guitar

[@superbfacts4786]

bro you forgot paganini played guitar lmao

[@pentasquare]

The modern Paganini is Tim tho

[@uaiacam4269]

Paco de Lucia is watching from the sky, certainly happy and applauding

[@rafasimsim]

The fact that they were able to have a chat and laugh while performing craziest maneuvers on the guitar made me feel insignificant.

[@jessebarnes5411]

Relish this feeling, let it consume you

[@rochzalewski1779]

and English is not his native language. He's kinda smart

[@Anto-kb5ck]

You know, it's stupid, but the quote "Practice make perfect" is really true. But as he say, practice with FOCUS. With goal in mind

[@sahilrahman5066]

Let then envy flow through you -Paganitine

[@andreasolomon8616]

I can't even walk and chew gum at the same time. I feel so inadequate.

[@imanthonyjames]

I'm SUPER impressed on how clean he is live. Wasn't sure if his stuff was edited but I was proven wrong today. He is definitely a master at what he does.

[@antisolcial]

Right. He can do anything and he proved it here. He is fast and accurate

[@rosestrohm7986]

I think his stuff is pre-recorded or at least mixed really well. It sounds kinda...off when listening and seeing the videos

[@Neko_Nugget]

@@rosestrohm7986 no ur right. But literally every music video pre recorded. Either way he has the skills to play live anyways.

[@jordanekl5383]

@@Neko_Nugget this isnt a music video. This is literally trying to teach people how to make their guitar sound ike that. But they are literally faking the results. You have no idea lol!

[@Neko_Nugget]

@@jordanekl5383 no I meant your right as in his stuff is usually pre recorded. I know this is about him teaching how to play like that. I’m just saying he’s legit

[@JessMancuso]

Marcin is already impressive, but watching him live like this is totally another level... Thanks Rob for having Marcin! RESPECT!! ❤️

[@szymonrozmiarek5646]

tell you what, seeing Marcin play live - like really live in a concert hall, that's yet totally ANOTHER LEVEL! I mean watching Marcin in Rob's video is like sailing through the ocean but seeing him really live is like sailing through galaxies. I've been to Marcin's concert last year and I already can't wait to see him this year

[@smugslider3690]

@@ItsMeBarnaby how so

[@boyanaskrbic]

​@@smugslider3690 And he was playing beautiful music while explaining how he achieved his effects that enriched the melody. But this man did not notice. Maybe if you just want to listen to melody, you can listen to his version of Chopin, or also his own song "For The Sleep", for me the best for its composition and purpose, but not to sleep but to dream. Best regards from Chile ☺️💖🇨🇱

[@p__7000]

Actually strumming it sounds way BETTER..the tone from just pressing it, is soooooo unfulfilling..those pieces of music just leave you feeling EMPTY

[@riancandra5545]

Jess ada dimana mana

[@buffsenpaigaming2703]

A lot of people hate on this kid, some even think he seems stuck up even though he never speaks in most of his videos. Hopefully this video shows them he’s just a kid who’s having fun with music

[@notdumbrella6399]

It's those people that have a pole stuck up their ass

[@dj_longinus]

marcin is way better than those haters, 1000%

[@xxkvmdarkxx8110]

because theyre all Tim Henson meat riders

[@tubidu5515]

I’m sure all the talentless miserable idiots hate on him. That is what they do.

[@PiotrBuczek]

True. I think the short form just makes a bad impression for some folks, particularly older generations - like me. Or folks who generally think 'less is more' - again like me. I wasn't convinced by most of the stuff recommended to me about him so far, and he seemed cocky, showing off too much and overly expressive. But today I watched 2 interviews and I'm impressed by what he does live, how much joy he has from teaching. Still showing off a bit to the point of smiling, but he must also be having good fun and be happy things turn out sounding great. Plus some good sense of humor on top and I'm sold. Especially after seeing some 7y old video from his school where he played classical / flamenco, so he clearly knows what he's doing and it's not just shredding for show hiding lack of skills. I'd still want to listen sth calmer from him, with fewer notes, but that wouldn't sell as well probably. Maybe once he gets older and/or gets a baby he'll learn there's value out there value in silence / breaks ;)

[@RavishingSailor]

Not only is he an absolute virtuoso guitar player but the kid is cool as hell. Wicked funny and witty. His humility further adds to his stardom.

[@prosteielipsa8382]

I'm from Poland. About 7 years ago I worked as a sound engineer and it was Marcin's performance. I knew he was going to be famous because he was already damn good back then.

[@Marija898]

To czemu nie jest sławny w Polsce?

[@prosteielipsa8382]

@@Marija898 Jak nie jest jak jest.

[@pkrsplr2666]

@@Marija898 Od lat jest szeroko znany..., ale w waskich kregach.

[@budus2]

@@Marija898 kretyńskie pytanie

[@budus2]

@@pkrsplr2666 w kręgach, które rozumieja po angielskiemu, czyli miliony ludzi ;d

[@Althar93]

Seeing how effortlessly he does it, whilst casually chatting, is the most impressive part of it all.

[@annerink4327]

& in a foreign language

[@Dxco31]

this kid is the next generation of guitar maestro

[@t0xa_]

That's right, he's already etched in history.

[@Stratocaster-1]

Insanely talented. Marcin is mind-blowingly good. Absolute joy to watch and listen to.

[@DimiKaye]

Not only is Marcin a fantastic player, but he has the great teacher mentality. Whatever he explains feels easy to understand and he goes into details of how and why you do something. I bet if someone had one month of lessons with Marcin, their skills would jump tenfold.

[@lmcphee1]

He teaches his techniques and breaks down his arrangements and compositions on his Patreon. He’s an incredible teacher.

[@MasterCrander]

Verbal Hyperbolic Time Training Chamber

[@Sku11zDude]

I would love to be taught by marcin!

[@DarkPeter]

@@MasterCrander hypersonic lion tamer?

[@peceed]

He has to be genius-teacher, because he teaches itself.

[@johnandlarry]

My god, the only video of Rob I’ve seen that makes HIM look like the amateur. Marcin is insane. Big ups to Rob too, both amazing guitarists in their own right

[@lauramcknight2321]

To be fair to Rob, he's trying to pick up a technique that Marcin has already mastered. True there are similarities with things he's already done but that actually might get in the way. The fact he picks it up as fast as he does mind-boggling.

[@Veizenhammer]

It is another level of playing a guitar. Incredible!

[@genericsidecharacter8915]

He’s so fast, with his entire arms, he looks like he’s in x3 speed istg. Absolutely incredible guitarist

[@ChristopherBuecheler]

"This is the hardest thing I've ever tried to learn on my channel, and this is my instrument!" 😄 What a fascinating approach to playing! Oh, also ... wishlisted!

[@iota-09]

i feel like that's exactly the point, he mentioned it but didn't really went deep into it: trying to learn something completely new is one thing, but trying to rethink around one thing you're very accustomed to do already and approach it from a completely different perspective? that's hard af man

[@TheKrou]

How tf does the video say 1 hour ago and your comment is 17 hours ago

[@iota-09]

@@TheKrou patreon preview, i guess.

[@TheHyperGamerVideos]

Absolutely incredible.

[@jordanlarson6488]

I wasn't convinced Marcin's video's audio was recorded live until I watched this interview. Mad talent, and I was proven wrong. Sheesh.

[@jaakkoikkela-koski3218]

They aren't recorded live but idc because the studio recorded versions are better for views

[@thepierre396]

@@Vameq When did the comment above yours talk about TikTok ? You're saying his studio sound better, but then you say that his mic is better for insta/tiktok ? Your comment is all over the place

[@_-__-____]

Yeah they’re all dubbed over, but it’s cool to see he can do the real thing!

[@jordanlarson6488]

@@jaakkoikkela-koski3218 By live I mean a single performance all in one take in a studio. I can tell the social media posts are recorded separately, but I didn't think he could play like the recordings sound live.

[@Zanmu4]

He looks so calm while playing the craziest scratch demo

[@Podcir]

Watching and listening to Marcin makes you realize right away a difference between a regular musician, no matter how good and an actual virtuoso.. This guy understands music on so many levels, theoretical and practical, it's insane and so rare...

[@KraestBurns]

I was honestly surprised at how very humble he is! Like, I don't know what I expected, but the way he consistently said "no really, you can do it" and how he did NOT want to hear Rob say how good he was was just really nice and wholesome

[@smhill818]

And so respectful of Rob's talent, too! "Let me have this one thing!" 😂

[@poindextertunes]

probably part of the reason he’s so good

[@marjoarendse5706]

He is genuinly one of the most humble people I've ever met. ❤

[@eted2]

Same, I've seen some of his clips and got the impression he was quite the opposite. I was mistaken. 🤷 Sometimes it's easy to associate extreme talent with arrogance, I guess.

[@Skyflairl2p]

@@eted2 I believe its how eccentric he is on camera that might lead some to believe that, not necessarily his talent. But the fact that he isn't just adds a depth to his charisma and persona. It is weird how quickly people can jump to conclusions, but its normal and understandable at the same time. As a musician myself, I didnt get that impression simply because most people I know in the music scene have a similar nature - especially guitarists! (lol) You can really tell how much Marcin feels the music he plays though, which I love to see when working with others. It really brings you in on the same journey they experience in the moment.

[@iamgates7679]

What an absolute monster, crazy. His ability to improvise and harmonize and play off whatever Rob throws up is very impressive. I love how he just casually talks through brain breaking patterns he’s tapping out with both hands lol wild. Even dudes hair is on point. Props to him :)

[@harrysingh3888]

Gay

[@VoidCosmonaut]

@@harrysingh3888 You welcome

[@Kazwell96]

​@@harrysingh3888yo mama

[@martenss]

Only true geniuses are able to stay truly humble and grounded... Marcin is the best proof of that.

[@alexh3153]

Not only is his playing impossibly good and fast but his tone in that acoustic is pure gold. What a sweet sounding guitar

[@lmcphee1]

That’s Marcin’s signature with Ibanez, the MRC10.

[@richardlasch8400]

I have to wonder how many guitars he goes through in a year, he's awfully hard on them.

[@error.418]

Always saw Marcin's videos as coming off as... cocky? Full of himself? And he's 100% not. Talk about bad judgement on my part. What a great interview and collaboration. Have always been impressed by his skill, but now I'm also just impressed with him as a person. Keep bringing that positivity.

[@lukekline9513]

I think that's because he's so fucking good that we partially want him to suck as a person. That way we can have at least one thing over him lol

[@ItsDylanBruh]

I think he just has like resting smug face haha

[@messmeg7582]

Polish people (Slavic ) are just like that.

[@error.418]

@@messmeg7582 I'm Polish and don't agree

[@messmeg7582]

@@error.418 Many people from abroad complain on our non existen expresion, blank faces. At first I do not agree to but if you heard again and again that they see us like that then it musy be true. We do not see it cos it is natural face expresion for us but they see it different.

[@danielsacilotto3196]

He belongs to a new generation of young guitar players like Nito, Henson, and Mancuso who are not only extraordinarily skilled, but who are inventing new ways of playing the instrument, expanding its tonal and rhythmic possibilities, and blending different genres of classical-academic and popular music, acoustic, electronic and digital, together seamlessly.

[@AW33COM]

But they can't write. Less is more. This aint' no: "Know me broken by my master".

[@Habit117]

@@AW33COM Care to share some of your compositions?

[@eeurr1306]

@@AW33COMHe can compose and produce music though. Alot of experienced musicians can.

[@danielsacilotto3196]

@@AW33COM I think they write in a format that is historically attuned to the contemporary zeitgeist. Rather than albums, songs, or long compositions in the classical sense, they write snippets, oftentimes catered to social-mediatic videos, with aesthetic polish and high-production values. This is very timely in a moment when attention spans are decimated by digital stimulus addiction. But if you look at Nito's short compositions, for example, they are very beautiful and pristine. Just... brief. Polyphia is different, more of a prog-metal rock band with strong pop sensibilities. The writing is wanky but inventive and colorful. Mancuso is sprawled out between jazz and other forms of popular music, but he shines in jazz-fusion improvisation, rather than in the compositional terrain.

[@AW33COM]

@@danielsacilotto3196 You may have a point.

[@ArtbyL763]

He plays like he’s the entire band! You can watch 3 guys playing together to make the sounds he does.

[@crazymarkiplierfan]

This kid might just be the greatest guitar players I've ever seen

[@davidmickles5012]

GOAT

[@samoht.p]

He's not a kid anymore. He is 23 years old.

[@slatanek]

@pajaneitor-hj3it I'm sure he can play boring camp fire hits you love as well 😈

[@EviMlcak]

I agree.

[@sograteidrissirochdi6527]

He is great im a guitare player myself and wow he is a genius

[@Raren789]

Marcin is the sole source of my guitar playing insecurity, as a 21 year old guy from Poland, having 1% of his skills. Wish him all the best tho!

[@Raren789]

I remember learning Capricho Arabe, came across his video and was like "oh shit"

[@fiedel]

I can relate, absurdly good players are a curse and a blessing, bringing you into some „practice harder/just burn your gear and be done with it“ mood at the same time ;)

[@thecatladytm7172]

Yeah, Im less of a specialist and more of a jack of all trades. Not excellent at anything, but good with many. Seeing guitarists like these guys are amazing, both such different styles, but gorgeous sounds that I absolutely cannot make on my guitar, lol. But can these guys make a clay sculpture? Or a painting? I have no idea, props if they can but just saying everybody has something they do better than someone else.

[@GoatCemetery]

For me it’s Tim Henson because we’re the age

[@theathlete771]

Give a listen to Matteo Mancuso. If he doesn't make you quit guitar, you'll be fine.

[@Ma_X64]

It's insane how he's able to talk while playing all that wild stuff.

[@user-sn2zs3sv6q]

Ему проще играть, чем говорить😂 Он играет как дышит.

[@samchrischristopher4786]

It's muscle memory

[@Ma_X64]

@@samchrischristopher4786 Only brain has ability to memorize something. Yes, you can remember your fingers positions and some technical nuances but you still have to control your tempo, your dynamics and overall sound because they're processes with feedback so you can't exclude your conscious totally.

[@user-sn2zs3sv6q]

@@samchrischristopher4786 I know

[@lossie8086]

​@@Ma_X64you don't get what 'muscle memory' is. duh, we know muscle and bone and tendon can't memorize things, but we don't train the fingers to remember, we train through repetition until it becomes ingrained in the subconscious. it's called muscle memory because you're not consciously thinking about it. you just make it happen.

[@aaron-bieber]

Marcin showing up on Rob's channel might be the highlight of my week!

[@Caddynars]

This guys plays his guitar as naturally as he breathes. Every motion is just natural and free flowing.

[@DEVE4ART]

yes ,' ''as naturally as he breathes''...he IS music... nothing separate and with pure joy! 💖💖💖 kudos Marcin ~ best wishes Dalzenia Artist4Peace

[@QuirkyFactos]

I thought Tim Henson, Ichika Nito, Mateus Asato, Manuel Hernandez, the likes of those guys are the top of the food chain rn. Until I'm listening Marcin. Holy God this guy is unbelieveably amazing, and how young he is. Idk his ceiling gonna be in his 30s.

[@osamabinladen824]

Marcin will eat those other guitarists you mentioned alive.

[@AlejandroMarrero-qf4ko]

Marcin is above them. Is just insane

[@michaelswift2421]

I view them as all equal. Tim is a legend in his own right, with an ELECTRIC Guitar and HIS style. All of those guys including Marcin are the future of guitar and music, and I don't place any of them above the others.

[@Bushgalago73]

Marcin is talented and polished, some other Fingerstyle greats are Don Ross, Andy McKee, Antoine Dafour, Luca Stricagnoli . . . . he plays a three necked guitar

[@schnapsi.d.5434]

Just wait for him to find out playing simple is the real deal :D

[@klaxcuy591]

I just couldn't stop laughing each time Marcin started to play so it was totally insane and mind blowing! Like literally it doesn't look real.

[@EdNarrates]

I would pay to watch and listen to this kid riff for an evening. Experiencing the two of you play off each other was better than any formal concert. All my best to you both.

[@CatWasTaken2]

I found myself looking at Marcin and going "Wow they're jamming really well" only to look over and see Rob not playing at all and instead just being as enchanted as me

[@janetplanet7906]

This young man is a master of his instrument, and he’s only just begun, it blows my mind to think what he’ll be doing when he is 40 or 60. Extraordinary. He is awe inspiring.

[@gabrielursescu5087]

So natural and fluid. Pure joy to see his music! Respect from Romania. New fan.

[@milliehumphries3916]

Marcin looks very young but it feels like he is been playing and experimenting with the guitar for 100 years...totally out of this world 🙃

[@calebdillman8462]

Marcin got mad talent. So fun to listen and watch

[@julienmgastonmercier]

So I’m a degenerate piece of garbage, recovering heroin addict, pretty much full blown alcoholic. Just generally depressed.. but this video has me legitimately about to walk over to get some strings and restring my guitar to start playing again.. thank you so goddamn much for this guys.. you both rule

[@juanmanuelortega2278]

Hey bro, sorry yo read you're battling with addictions, but keep going! You're not a piece of garabage, you're actually really strong for fighting that battle, it takes a Lot of courage, play your guitar a Lot and enjoy it, also work out ant eat a Lot of fruita and drink a Lot of water, wish You the Best on your Journey, a Big hug and the Best of the energy!!!!!

[@roguecheddar]

A man only needs a purpose, something drugs and alcohol will never fullfil. Restring that guitbox and have at it. I wish you well in your endeavors to sobriety. God Bless.

[@XOChristianaNicole]

Perhaps work on that self-concept of yours. Everything you’ve been through and are working through are the perfect sources to write dynamic music from. Though, it’s only gonna get made if you start to change the way you see yourself - and set the tone for how others will see you. You totally have the power to become the kind of person who can do the very same thing for another, that Marcin and Rob did for you. Though, you gotta start by believing in yourself - regardless of your “story.” Best wishes and warmest regards.

[@m_e_c_k]

Jesus loves you! And he wants ro restore everything, that is broken in your life. Just ask him, to help you. He will do!!!

[@NoGenreMusic_]

Hey man.. u can do it man ..i being fighting myself for many years ..havent won yet but i wont give up ..keep going man 💪🏻

[@Boskimiszcz007]

Listening to his music you can hear that he's an exceptional player, but after this video, see how casual he is about it... just unreal.

[@jcfan1979]

He's SO good! It takes a genius talent like him to throw out "the way it's supposed to be", and combine multiple styles and arts and his own unique sense to make the guitar seem completely new. Fantastic talent!o

[@charleshulsey3103]

I've been a fan of Marcin since he was a kid, never heard him speak! 🤯 He is an actual prodigy!!!

[@aymenk5323]

This guy's a genius, I was skeptical about his videos and how accurate the playing is but apparently he can play those live, really impressive! one of the best newer guitarists for sure

[@noepotopa1992]

I think he's the best kitar player in the world, he's like from another planet, I've heard a lot of virtuoso on the kitar, but no one can play this, not even me. God bless him, he has that talent from God.

[@TheHiveGuardian]

For being someone who could absolutely be cocky he is so humble and encouraging, it's so refreshing. God bless and protect this wonderful man 🙌

[@DEVE4ART]

Yes DITTO🥰

[@bigbroiswatchingyou2137]

It feels unreal to see him actually play like that live, with no edits

[@idfreed]

A private lesson with Marcin is something that many people would kill for. You're so lucky, Rob 🎼

[@lmcphee1]

Marcin teaches his techniques and breaks down his compositions and arrangements on his Patreon. Not exactly a private lesson, but pretty close. He also does lives every month and people can come on and play and he will help them with things they’re having problems with. He’s just the nicest guy ever.

[@yarkorab]

Ahaha😂

[@nataliiaprots9833]

This level of skill is just sky high!!🙌✨🥲

[@quoerp4019]

dude is insane, you cant deny how good he is at guitar, even if its a lot

[@gaby5546]

The way his mind works is just as fascinating as his guitar playing. Innovation and creativity is the mark of a true master. He's a great teacher too! Very interesting video.

[@dragonflowerlogic8883]

He's not just playing that guitar, he has a mad, passionate love with it!

[@juliandunn8412]

What an actual talent. Some minds move faster than others and that's ok. This guy has a tuning fork built in. Very cool vid.

[@pankajmahanta7493]

Lengends of acoustic percussion guitar, Preston Reed, Andy McKee and now Master Marcin 🤘

[@louiseclarkashburn6664]

I noticed the nails right off and thought, “oh, wow, he not only has 5 guitar picks now but has extended his reach and they have their own percussive sound!” This young man IS the music, he feels it throughout and expresses it in so many ways. I hope he is appreciated for his focus and musicality for his whole life.

[@heartycoffee4754]

19:30 is easily one of the coolest live music things ive ever seen... the way rob catches on to the new right hand pattern marcin is doing, and marcin improvises that polyrythym thing over rob is just insane.

[@nikitaaj]

18:30 lovelyy

[@bxnr_]

doing all that is one thing. doing all that AND talking? yeah if i had any doubt this guy was a beast, those have evaporated

[@user-tw7qf7bc9q]

OMG, that's insane... I've never seen somebody playing like this. He's unique. Lovely 😍

[@caseylockwood5512]

Saw one of his videos once, and wrote it off figuring it was heavily edited and doctored up. Figured he dubbed the sound over. Watching him do this stuff live is astounding. Kid is fucking incredible.

[@hopelu4962]

other guitarists: we gotta think outside the box! Marcin: what box?

[@danha5791]

😭

[@XxH3ADcaseXx]

"I haven't seen a box, but check out this guitar"

[@monkeymusic3318]

I am impressed and grateful that he is willing to share his techniques! As a guitarist I was perplexed by how he pulled off some of those moves. Now I know how to do it if I am ever motivated to put in the time and effort, and grow out my nails. It is nice to see that innovation on the guitar is still alive and well. Marcin is a gem!

[@Multi_ToBi]

It's simply breathtaking! Hard to touch my guitar after watching... I dread the day Marcin gets together with Mike Dawes and Luca Stricagnoli - I think I wouldn't be able to survive that guitarquake...

[@MarkTianzTVmusic]

I don't see any acoustic guitar player that can surpass this kid

[@iceerush1549]

yea cause all the good guitar players are on electric

[@mrgotitfordalow]

​@iceerush1549 this guy is better than 99% of electric guitar players.

[@VoidCosmonaut]

@@iceerush1549 Electric taskes much less skills and is way more forgiving. For example tapping is so much easier

[@zombine555]

Tim Henson and Ichika are the only two that i know of that can get close.

[@zavugaderek3306]

Check out Russian misko. The kid is just as wired

[@TheEffence]

Very rarely I come across a video that makes me so impressed that my only reaction is to just laugh out loud - this is one of those videos. Marcin is just on a whole different level of talent. I've been watching him for years and I just can't comprehend how he's able to make everything seem so effortless. Doing all his craziness on the guitar while talking about it like it's not a big deal. It's just crazy.

[@tonmage29]

There respect and humility in this two great artist.

[@user-jl1pt2po8q]

Marcin is one of the greatest guitarist in this world!

[@mQnstera]

Rob, we need another Marcin video. I've watched this like a hundred times 😅

[@robdavis8307]

Wow. I thought Mike Dawes was one of a kind...... I was wrong. This kid is stellar. Much respect.

[@jeffshepard4976]

There is something about just getting together...with no plan...and just having a jam session together....that improv was just awesome......thank you both.

[@billwood4993]

Marcin plays guitar the way it's supposed to be played...A musical Genius!!!

[@DerKomischeTyp]

I saw Marcin in Jareds shred collab and was shocked how cool his part sounded. Cause I'm usually not a big fan of percussion on a guitar because I hear a lot of times that people just play the guitar and tap on the body every now and then. It just feels like they're doing the percussion for the sake of percussion and not because it fits the song. He's so good and you can tell how excited he was lmao

[@chrisgoblin4857]

That was the first time I'd seen him as well. He ended that shred collab with something that I wouldn't have thought possible on a guitar.

[@LetsFlyThere]

It's awesome seeing people that have mastered something so well, that they can joke and talk while performing things that we couldn't even think up. This is so impressive, to say the least

[@ronielomagpusao6494]

Not only a Legendary Guitarist also A Legend Music Genius/Master/Philospher ********** !!!!

[@yellowjacket588]

It’s great that Marcin still respects the people who he looked up to when he was learning.

[@PPedroFernandes]

What in the hell! Everything he plays is so clean, that's the really impressive part! It should be impossible to make so many sounds and not a single one is out of time and muted. Watching him play live, with nothing but reverb, knowing there's no editing is even more incredible

[@LamdaDaLamb]

The broken fingernail which ended the video shoot was a touch of grace; I mean, grace sanctifies nature and perfects it; or, as we are given to understand, what makes prodigy exceptional is that its greatness still inhabits human fragility, our common talent!

[@Crazy_Dave]

Could not agree more brother.

[@marsolie8349]

Not only is he a brilliant guitarist, he is handsome, normal in appearance without the usual tats all over and as Ravishing Sailor put it “cool as Hell.” I love his style. (Not that I’m against tats but has become so ordinary to be covered with them) He is not ordinary. I’d like to thank his parents for gifting the world with such an extraordinary young man.❤

[@theDiann]

Rob is overwhelmed by Marcin's greatness

[@applepeel1662]

Who wouldn't be lol

[@The_Stark_Contrast]

The most impressive thing about this is his ability to articulate and have clean conversation while executing the guitar playing. It really goes to show how second nature the playing has become. Beautiful virtuosity exemplified.

[@johndenverlikescountry]

as a classical musucian, , who goes to a lot of concerts (not only classical but also other genres), i have only cried something like twice or thrice in my lifetime of hearing live music. Yet over a casual recording of an instrument i'm not usually interested into, i ended up crying really quickly and unexpectedly. There is just something so powerful about your talent. it hits all the right places, and strums the right strings for me. it's music, you know?

[@44JohnDoe]

Surprisingly You reminded me, with this post, my thoughts about filling your „sould needs” with something when you’re atheist. And my substitute of god or religion is art. Music as finest art representstive. Can make you in love, crying, „on drugs”, etc like nothing else can. Greetings from Wroclaw, Poland.

[@linap5040]

О, вы плакали от восторга))?

[@lmcphee1]

According to Marcin’s Instagram stories this morning he’s back in Chicago working with Rob again. The two of them had such amazing chemistry in this video. I cannot wait to see what they’re up to this time.

[@messmeg7582]

Woow I must say the chemistry between Rob- Marcin and Marcin- Ichika is great. Hope they will make few songs together.

[@jambertin54]

I can't believe some people hate this kid. I love Marcin's playing. He's crazy good and so young still.

[@ayandey137]

Really? People hate him?😮

[@ultimatedrive8657]

​@@ayandey137That's normal, it's just more apparent when you're known by many people. You can't make everyone like you.

[@akiraaoiichigo]

​@@ultimatedrive8657because he's a maestro at his art and is bringing change.The devil within some poisoned PPL is tht they hate change

[@myplan8166]

​@@ayandey137i didn't see any haters, too. Sometimes i think it's made up stuff to produce some legendary. Whatever

[@daithiod]

Good grief. Why hate? I hate that I can’t play beyond GAD level but love that there are people in the world who can play EPIC level x infinity!

[@Adventurebreeze]

An absolute wholesome video. 2 humble musicians nerding out over an instrument they both love and enjoying every second of it

[@xstrumzz]

Remarkably humble, my hands have never felt so useless.

[@paul-he]

Here's my take. I'm late 60s - loved both Jimi's(Hendrix & Page), Carlos, Eric, Duane, Beck, Kieth and so on. I've always loved talented and unique guitarists. I have an outdoor type skill I've been at for 45years and am considered an expert by many (5000+ days at my craft) and when those with little experience question me I can't help but ignore there uneducated opinion. I feel any haters or doubters are commenting with jealousy and no understanding. This young man is breaking ground and he's been at it for 13 years now - many have played for much, much longer. It's obvious he's put in the work BUT, it's also obvious he's a rare talent - very rare.I visited a Jazz guitar sit to see their totally in denial of this guys ability and I'm sure most have very little. Marcin should be embraced as I'm feeling lucky to watch one the the best guitarists or all time develop - but hey I'm just a silly old bugger.🤗

[@messmeg7582]

Marcin studied on Berckley composition and arrangment classes. And profesors from this University said that he fake it when people ask how to play like Marcin. And it is imposible to play like that live sooooo... He heard this from his colleges during his study.

[@unwaveringdiscipline5489]

To be honest I ve never seen a group more hated in my lifetime than fingerstyle guitarists. Classical and jazz guitarists keep on preaching orthodox technique, forgetting that the guitar as it is exists for less than 200 years. There is so much room for growth on the instrument. Vera Danilina, only in this decade arranged Rondo alla Turka complète for guitar in capo II. The current generation of guitar players are getting ridiculously good and I see no reason why we can't learn from them. Can you imagine the sound once somebody is able to play Asturias with precursion? Can you imagine what Recuerdos de l Alhambra will sound on a guitar with the scratch thingy the boy added on his guitar? So many exceptional players limit themselves by refusing to delve to new paths.

[@aurelijapost]

Marcin has no frames or borders in his brain, that's why he's so innovative.

[@ErroneousMonk1]

I watched this specifically to see how he does all the things I’ve seen in his videos. It was hard to believe he was able to do it all at the same time with only two hands. Wow!!! Super impressed. The guitar world is in great hands with some of the younger guys coming up today. The originality is simply amazing.

[@johncannan5984]

There exist next level artists, and then there is Marcin😮

[@devingarza7573]

You know you’ve made it when Rob Scallon himself tells you “You’re so good at guitar” Congrats man!

[@mickhoover8050]

What a beautiful talent this young man has...and he seems like a beautiful soul.

[@colingomez5934]

I love how we are truly living in a guitar Renaissance with players like Tim Henson, Scotty Lepage, Tosin, Ichicka and Marcin. They are all taking guitar to the next level and pushing the instrument forward in their own ways

[@hear-and-know]

Probably the most amazing guitarist I've ever seen, it's not just technique or accuracy, he's so creative and boundary-breaking with the guitar, and the passion in playing makes me smile :) It's difficult to play something like Asturias, but compared to this it's just a matter of practice and overcoming technical difficulty, learning bit by bit... This on the other hand is a "gestaltic" use of the guitar. This man is just on another level.

[@7opher619]

You should check Alexander Misko, Jon Gomm and Luca Stricagnoli. If you don't already know who they are you will enjoy their works as well.

[@hear-and-know]

@@7opher619 thank you for the recommendations, I will check them out!

[@jaredsimpson379]

This guy is cool, very humble yet certain and absolutely on his way to where only a fewh have gone yet,

[@ZofiaTrzciakowska-ms4wm]

Marcin is a delighful musician and a wonderful person. Marcin is artistry and a class in itself. Greetings form Poland 🌞👏

[@258lemons]

It's already been said in the comments but yeah I was a bit sceptical watching Marcin's videos - I was like this guy is an amazing guitarist but is he maybe multi tracking etc. This video has shown me he is 100% legit. What an incredible musician and player. Rob thank you for show casing Marcin and filming such an in depth video, I love the sincerity of it; you as an incredible musician learning and being so humble. Kudos man!

[@jwlsiee]

he does occasionally process some of his audio but only for effect, he can definitely play

[@remigiuszhetman4062]

This video gave me more then 10 years of my previous learning

[@ivanj.conway9919]

This guy is a guitar genius, but he seems to be such an awesome personality as well. So warm, friendly and engaging. I can see where he could so easily, be a super awesome music teacher. And he's so, damn, cute as well. Sorry, I had to say it. ☺ Much Love and Warmest Wishes. Be Well and Safe. Out. 🙂🖐🏼😌

[@boomshlang32]

Rob has always been such an idol to me for guitar, but it's hilarious to me the way the two of them look in the same setting. Rob is a fantastic musician, no question. But Marcin has absolutely mastered the instrument in a way that not only defies but completely redefines guitar as its been known. What a fascinating video.

[@realgoodmind]

This kid blows my mind. I wish I could have a fraction of that talent.