Steffen Schackinger - City Lights - Guitar - www.candyrat.com

[@simondodd918]

Still loving it in 2024.

[@Cyberdog009]

me too

[@carlosjarquin28]

Same here !

[@achoice2bmade]

Indeed. So much talent on Candyrat label. This is among the greatest posts of all time.

[@Illlilliii]

Me!

[@tylliNGLT]

From October 24

[@14luckyluc]

Who is still here in 2022 ? Crazy quality and groove!

[@tiqvahone]

I have been listening to this on and off for 10 years now. I still think this is one of the finest pieces of electric guitar ever. It has everything: great melody and sound, fusion rock-jazz, skill and dexterity, virtuosity, different techniques well executed, precision, innovation. Oh, and I met his nephew on the Camino de Santiago once!

[@MR-um9hx]

​@@bignasty3274 thats pure speculation based on your own "perspective"

[@MR-um9hx]

So what?......I've listened for 60 yrs to the greatest guitarist in the world

[@MR-um9hx]

Eric Clapton? So what? That's predictable status quo......

[@caseybrehm1242]

I agree.. this one is really special. Music has always been subjective. However the talent here is incredible. I could listen to this one for a decade 😀. Side note, insecure people hate. It's human nature. I'm no different,

[@gtor6994]

Agree.

[@JoshuaFinancialPL]

this is one of my favorite guitar performances of all time.

[@RFWMusic]

Yes, Steffen is amazing!

[@dropclutch1]

Agreed

[@hanisalloum3957]

Mine too

[@davindra67]

For me also❤️

[@CooperAATE]

It's even better than the record version

[@RonZabrocki]

Easily one of the most underrated guitarists. Pure taste and technique.

[@cecilblackney5431]

Just watched this for perhaps 15th time, ever since discovering it about 3 years ago. This time I made sure my desktop had a piece of thick foam right at the edge, to cushion my jaw dropping...:-) His impeccably clean technique, the computer-precise phrasing, the mastery of tone and dynamics - absolutely world class. And on top of that - tons of soul and swing... There's only a handful of guitarists our there who can play with such clarity and precision without sacrificing an ounce of feel and expression. That combination - unique and precious - is the mark of a Master. Utmost Respect.

[@Genn_Caprioli]

I'm still hoping for a new album from him!! ...anyone else??

[@betterthangold9118]

Same here! So many levels of greatness!!

[@5t3Maiden]

I watched this 5 years ago, I'm still impressed.

[@rasmusfredriksson5040]

Indeed, Been coming back for this tune all theese years. Crazy gooood!

[@StephEWaterstram]

pronounced STEEV-ən/STeF-ən babynames.net/names/stephen

[@lebebop1682]

I'm still here in june 2021. That's what we all want from an electic guitar. Perfect sound, incredible licks and technic, creativity. This guy reached it like a god.

[@juansebastianeandi5150]

i just can't understand how this master piece gets 228 dislikes... it's been years since it was released and i'm still amazed by Steffen's skills and taste

[@seaweevil]

Man the artists here are way ahead of their time. I heard this many years ago and when I came back here, this is just as good or even better than most pieces they put out now. I hope more people recognize these artists

[@Mattical1980]

Same. It was one of my first saved videos on KZbin.

[@ricardopykosz3443]

Still watching in 2020. Awesome! More less ten years hearing this art.

[@streetDAOC]

Almost 10 years later and it's still awesome

[@jarodmecano990]

Then 11 years later still awesome 😀

[@MrLuridan]

14 years now! Internet is time travel….

[@kchennessey8781]

I've been trying to learn this song since 2008, I've still never gotten it exactly right and I've been playing for almost 20 years. Steffen is phenomenal.

[@joeyvybz7656]

been coming back to listen to this for 7 years now and it never gets old

[@figloalds]

Damn Candy Rat rocks. I don't see a single mediocre musician here.

[@robdoubletrouble]

+Felype Rennan good old times back then

[@danielzamora8738]

How do you get out of that mediocre habit of playing random stuff and not wanting to play full songs

[@burggie4]

This guy is simply incredible--one of the best I've ever heard. Just when I think I've heard all the best guitarists, someone else comes along and blows me away. Mega talent !!!!

[@solideo192]

~burggie4 that true!

[@rafalpaliga1775]

It's probably the best guitar piece i ever heard. I grew up listening to my dad's music like Deep Purple, Led zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Eagles, Nazareth, and so on... then i started playing guitar at 14 and fell in love with Metallica, yengwe malmsteen, satriani, and so on.. but if i had to play one song to the rest of my life on my guitar, it is it! I stoped olaying guitar about 7 years ago when my first child was born and now afterll a birth of a fourth child i just picked up my guitar and im trying to re learn this piece :) i used know how to play 75 percent of it 🙃 I have the original steffans tabs and backing tracks for it that i bought when this piece came out. Steffen, thank you for your passion for music and for composing this song for all of us to enjoy!!!

[@achoice2bmade]

Indeed!

[@educassiano]

Wanted to see more of him around, like a G3 tour and stuff.

[@michaelfahn3215]

Markaryd

[@juppheidi]

Been watching it for years. And it blows me away everytime!

[@Jon-jt9fy]

been listening to these Shackinger jams for half my life now.

[@montalvomachado]

Absolutely amazing! I just found this video today, and I heard it at least 5 times, while working. Then I looked you up and went through the whole playlist on KZbin. I had the same great feeling when I first heard Robben Ford and Larry Carlton. Keep on rocking, you are beyond awesome!

[@martyisabeliever]

Great Melding of styles and genres, Frickin' Solid Technical... Inspiring Thank you!.

[@harryormemusic]

3:02 - Insane... Love it. Makes it look so effortless.

[@lostpillman10]

I consider him to be the best guitarist I have ever heard. I'm sure many would disagree, but he was my inspiration to start learning guitar and I will hopefully be able to thank him in person for introducing one of the best things in my life right now.

[@wes3793]

Been listening since 2008. Steffen, Andy, Ewan, Luca. Glad to have found these musicians through candyrat!

[@PetrusTamb]

amazing.. I watch this since 2010.. evergreen..

[@rp3618]

Ironic to be reading the comparison to Eric Johnson - a few years late on response yet yes - been following Stephan for years - EVERY time I listen and watch his nuance - classy tension in his style and range of skill. A great balance.

[@whitelotus808]

Ive been listening to this song for years now and im finally a good enough player to attempt to cover it. Ill just say this now: Its a deceptively simple song and it takes a fair amount of chops to play. Not to mention nail... Fingerstyle, hybrid picking, some shreddy bits, alternate picking, strange stretches and chordal shapes, little nuances, etc. I appreciated its musicality when I was younger, but I now can appreciate it further from a technical standpoint. This is a fusion work of art, played before fusion got really popular amongst the modern virtuoso type players you see today on lick library and such. It really shows that Steffen was an innovator back in the day, around the time when drifting became a huge sensation. This guy will always be a huge influence on my playing style. Too bad only this one album is available for purchase on itunes. Shame really..

[@FuckFeminists]

And how did you go about learning it?

[@trueformchewii]

I picked up and learned the guitar because of this channel when I was around 16. Had an entire music career touring the world for about 10 years and now work in a completely different industry watching back on this recommendation lol

[@JoshuaFinancialPL]

12 years and it never gets old.

[@BenZee99]

That riff at 3:00 is the definition of SMOOTH

[@stringmeup2]

+Benzino 88keys . Amen. That one caught my attention as well. Was looking here in the comments to see if I was the only one. The way he just tosses that riff off, really, it's the riffs that they throw away that define a great guitarist.

[@jeremywynohradnyk4993]

Agreed amazed this has any dislikes at all. I like the bend he hits it’s just a hair off but he puts so much energy into it I can’t help but love it

[@Vizzie87]

Reminds me of Tommy Emmanuel doing that sort of things

[@astigitarista]

This needs to be in 1080p or even 4k!

[@davidgrossman8563]

Black Shmata hanging in the background 1/10. Hair 9/10. Guitar playing 10/10.

[@FatehBazerbachi]

+David Grossman hahahaha Shmata .. I love it.

[@flexabustbergson6141]

+David Grossman Hahaha u killed me :D

[@elennemusic]

damn now I can't unsee it :D

[@alward5678]

This man is so melodic in everything he plays and it's refreshing guitar work. Incredible Steffen.

[@wesworach7441]

Nothing short of a guitar genius ! His compositional skills are also incredible , & during that alternate picking passage I almost fell of the chair !!! What a player !.......

[@psp23ify]

Day 9 of daily viewing. Give it up for Day 9!

[@calebtitus7773]

Reminded me a little bit of Cliffs of Dover

[@adrian-dragosbalaban6401]

more like manhattan, really

[@Rael0505]

Adrian-Dragos Balaban lol

[@ChrisTheMan531]

Tonight, on Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson injures the food guy, James May drives an old car, and Richard Hammond plays a song on a guitar?

[@EvilSean62]

omg he does look like hamster ... maybe the rocket car crash went thru a music store?

[@f7y8u9ugf]

Still coming back to this video, congratulations Steffen on the masterpiece!

[@GuillermoSmyser]

one of the greatest displays of every thing, both technical and emotional of playing guitar and it's all encompassed in one video. he goes thur so many different techniques and genres and keeps it all flowing and musical. And it's so subtle. This is amazing.

[@Sailor1010]

Yep. He gets it, all of it...

[@dennismosk3756]

Amazing… This may sound strange, but I'm thinking I want this song played on my funeral as everybody takes their seats...

[@Sam22music]

This reminds me of Eric Johnson, anyone else?

[@pobanutd]

In the beginning, yes it's like poor man's eric johnson.

[@TapalKuda]

pobanutd you meant like poor version?? not poor person.

[@flaviobrognara1967]

Eric Clapton =D

[@HolyMarmot]

Probably, to me he had more of Wes Montgomery than of Eric.

[@andreacremasco1560]

manhattan right?

[@rcaddictedsenior1000]

I've listen to this several dozen times, and still have no words to describe what I'm seeing! This is pure perfection!

[@swoopdog54]

Hard to believe that any sane person would dislike this video. I'm a blues guy, but I surely appreciate talent and joyful display on any instrument or genre of music. Incredible artistry and command of his instrument. And.....a true joy to watch and listen to. Thank you!

[@Sillychops1]

Id love to know what my individual veiws are. 10 years of reapeat and counting.

[@GuillermoSmyser]

That octave part sounds like George Benson stuck inside on a nice rainy day.

[@leifpetersen6967]

fantastic very nice sound

[@taufikrenaldipasha2239]

your face look like Richard Hammond.. haha

[@flexabustbergson6141]

+RR Pasha He makes me think of Jeremy Renner lol

[@Zaibag]

Hammond and May mix :D

[@GuitarJammer]

I knew I would find this comment, totally true haha

[@TheeRocker]

Man,, I am sooo ready for some new stuff... I like all his stuff from the time period when this came out from Steffen,,, Awesome !!!

[@CREWSPro1]

This is one of those songs that you just can never get tired of... The creativity in this is crazy!

[@reggiebellamy7112]

I've been watching this video for years and I still think it's AWESOME! His guitar playing still is so dynamic and tasteful! 🎸

[@JohnDoe-ki6fm]

I've seen this video quite a few times. After being away for a while, I need to come back and here it again. And I never cease to be amazed. A tour de force of talent!

[@artturipetaja3486]

I keep coming back to this, year after year. It is the most harmonic electric guitar composition I have ever come across and as comments below have already stated - incredible technique, perfect tone and gorgeous swing.

[@Dragonflameche]

I've been listening Mr steffen Schackinger for 2 years now and i'm still amazed by his masterpieces ...

[@BobDodgey]

Always a pleasure, what's sick is how easy he makes it look. The whole album is this good!

[@awesomecam72]

I don't see how people can NOT like this. It's not a matter of opinion, this man is amazing.

[@JustusVidyo]

i come back to this video every now and then to check if it still is the best guitar performance i ever heard. and it is. it just outstanding. i want more of this guy. hes a genius

[@KittyCatAddict]

Still love this song. This was actually one of the first KZbin videos I ever watched.. memories.. ❤️

[@shauryasinghmusic]

Lovely Steffen ! My teacher introduced me to this song ! Since 2015 i hang out here often.. absolutely in love with the song & your playing..

[@TheSkepticMystic]

I dont think i will ever get tired of this song. Hes so phenomenal. The perfect blend of shred and class.

[@Tobsson]

Agreed, I've listened to it since it's release on this channel every once in a while, and it's still just as amazing as the first time

[@RonZabrocki]

Such a fresh voice on gtr.....embodies the spirit and style of sp many of the best. Incredible.

[@pinkhippie135]

OMG!!! Candy Rat Records is like the best, they have so many AMAZING artists such as Steffen

[@FunkyJankets]

Simply amazing. Great technique, soul and musicality. The whole package. I'm speechless.

[@triggerbow2333]

this guy really needs to come to the USA and share his talent!!!!!!!!!!!! dont stop steffen!!! keep being creative!!!!

[@markatier]

I have never heard of Steffen before. You tube is great. And so is Steffen. This song is heavy and smooth. Really like!!

[@bobbyw315]

this ones the best ! Beautiful ! Clean ! Great Variety of style in one song! Could listen for a long time and have actually. It never gets old.

[@Ccbroo]

realy impressed with this guy,,, just flawless transition from fingerpicking to picking to fingerpicking to picking, combined with amazing technique and speed.

[@Caropick56]

I like to listen to this one just because of the incredible tone he gets with this guitar. A great musician with a outstanding tools makes wonderful music...how could anyone dislike?!

[@ulcerjuice]

this is outrageously good!!! he's like a jazzy satch!

[@johnnywalker7894]

Still some of the best original guitar I've heard. it's got that twang that keeps it forever alive

[@Ben40118]

Just simply blew me away with such melodic progressions. three different styles fused into one, an ES335 Gibson with T C electronic overdrive never sounded better than this....it suited very well with the humbug pickup. The most underrated and unsung guitarist....hats off...........ben

[@Tomijee]

Still loving this! wow it just get better honestly.. Havent head this tune almost decade

[@oguzbaykan8985]

just AMAIZING ! it touch my soul everytime like i first time i listen

[@echosierraenroute]

pure genius talent here... so happy to see good music coming from post 90's all i know is this in F#

[@mastercolorist]

OOOHHHH so THIS is what a guitar can sound like when held in the hands of genius! AMAZING... truly amazing!

[@ngangtetozukum8743]

LEAVE YOUR 2021 ATTENDENCE HERE 😁✌️Recommended this beautiful masterpiece to a friend just a while ago, ended up listening to it 3 times back to back....Pass the vibe along...

[@gordonfamilyforge134]

This guy has got to be my favorite electric guitar player out there. Most of the music this guy plays makes the hair on the back of my arms and stand up.

[@RGMRT]

Rediscover it today, after last listening it on 2013 on the night before my high school entrance ceremony. 7 years later today, i'm going to graduate my college on January and it still felt beautiful like the first time.

[@ElCondorNinja]

Dude. Guys like you and Andy McKee are my hero. You guys are truly inspirational when you play. Some day i hope to be atleast half as good as you.

[@lnoitcudesI]

Steffen makes waiting through all the youtube ads worth it!

[@FinnJaymz]

His phrasing is so entertaining and hes effortless this is brilliant!

[@ColganBryan]

Beautiful at so many levels; musical, creative, technique and a great stew of so many great influences I can relate to. I have to pass this on!

[@wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522]

You are an extraordinary player Steffen. Like and appreciate your work a lot.

[@stevedra123]

Just makes me smile every time I listen to this!

[@jacobriddle998]

This song reminds me of my friend who had recently passed away, I'm not sure why. But it's a beautiful song. Best I've ever heard.

[@bullpentherapy]

this is very very smooth.......nice compilation of structure ,space, and talent!!!!!!!

[@mrknaldhat]

I can continue hearing this and your album... I never get tired of it!

[@IWishIWasWhiteAgain]

this song is amaizing. Steffen is truely a great guitarist, and it's sad that he doesn't make as much music as I could've hoped. But I love this song very much.

[@DMBVR4]

Creamy jazz + 90s weather channel music + a dash of momentary Malmsteen. I've loved this video for over a decade.

[@marshalllhiepler]

Wow, I was literally "pissed off" when I decided to check KZbin for some solo guitar to change my perspective. I watched this video, maybe five times in a row, with the volume cranked. I am am happy now, and all smiles. Thanks Steffen. You are truly awesome!

[@pocewar]

What a great musician he is... awesome techiques and the way he combines them to produce such a wonderful song...

[@monkypunishr]

Like water over stones. His style is so fluid and smooth.

[@sandrosadhukhan]

What a beautiful and challenging composition. Great work Steffen!

[@drex111]

this musical piece has enough contents in it for a whole 20 hit songs. awesome guitaring.

[@IbanezRg350m]

I've discovered this video about two years ago and still it gives me so much inspiration ... :)

[@deathbysmurf989]

Good to see Steffen's videos are finally getting more views, although he should have about ten times this amount. Still, he's the MAN.

[@adamskicoaching1893]

Wow, his solo is so tasteful and he is a very reserved player. I like his style very much.

[@sawboss17]

Greatest unknow guitar player in the world!

[@heirloomsftw]

Guy was actually rated 10th best guitarist in the world at some time.

[@HAIL4sure]

0ut of those millions of “guitarplayer videos” on KZbin there is occasionally one that stands out from the rest. Original playing style, exceptional technique, inventive scaling and phrasing, with every note just right, not one too many. , not one too less.....what a player......