Steffen Schackinger - Perfect Waves - Guitar

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[@BrokenWingman]

15 years later, STILL an incredible song

[@olafm2416]

just on it again, .....awesome ....timeless

[@KevinKlampe-zu7pi]

Tell me about it!!!!!

[@MrBRL]

This guy has so much talent, Top Gear, now this.

[@Luka1180]

Top Gear? What are you talking about...? This is a Danish guitarist.This is not Hammond from Top Gear, if that is what you think :)

[@BSSchumacher]

Man that was meant to be a joke :D

[@DBicakci]

ahahahaha such a sleek joke :D

[@xzysyndrome]

5 Years later I just wanted to say...meh.

[@RFWMusic]

@@Luka1180 LOL ! I was wondering what he was talking about too!

[@thejohnofsteel]

schackinger is at a whole nother level. this guy actually knows how to play over changes and imply chord qualities within his lead work. he doesnt just pentatonic out over everything

[@RFWMusic]

Legendary guitarist. Thank you Steffen. Thank you Candyrat for all of your wonderful artists!

[@FunkyPraise]

I have the CD. This guy is like a singer doing lead and background vocals at the same time. Simply amazing!

[@lostmemoriesdk]

Wow!! En af Danmarks bedste guitarister! Hvis ikke den bedste ! One of the greatest guitarplayer in Denmark !!

[@Flooball]

I've known about this track since it was posted in 2008, and that lick that starts at 3:53 still sends shivers down my back after all this time. Absolutely amazing. :D

[@jseemanmusic]

Another member of the 3:53 club :-)

[@pb25193]

Me too

[@Flooball]

And still in 2024, this still gives me the same feelings as it did in 2008

[@projectblindside]

This song gets stuck in my head and I have to go online and listen to it everytime. I will never get tired of this song...so good.

[@avihaiorel3825]

People seem to forget how simplicity can be overwhelming when done right.

[@williamcampbell163]

Kinda Wishbone Ash. Someone said he put his heart and soul in his music and that is very true.Very nice and easy listening and just what we need these days. Kinda takes me back to good ole days but better! Thanks Steffen.

[@JasonZimmerman1980]

I've listened to this tune like 10 times since I first watched the video. That lick at 3:53 *head explodes*. Heart felt and awesome!

[@LeeHoMusic]

true

[@pablors6718]

its just great!

[@PippPriss]

This song literally changed my life like 14 years ago or so. Through Steffen Schackinger I found to Eric Johnson, and both their music has provided me both comfort in very troubling times. They are among the very few musicians that really touch my heart.

[@Rob6648]

For those of you who have never studied music take it from someone who has. This man is a master at his craft. There are few people on the planet who have this much talent. It is something he was born with. It is a language that few people speak.

[@BubbleGumMusicCCU]

I just keep coming back, for the past 13 years

[@brianosullivan5441]

You have a gift. Thank you for developing it and sharing it with us.

[@elmzungu]

I've listened to this video at least a dozen times and it blows me away every time.

[@timrosenzweig7069]

I'm sure he'll keep doing what he's doing. Anyone can pick any song apart. I say listen and learn! I've played for over half my life being 51years old it takes a lot for me to notice any guitarist. This guy more than got my attention! Or maybe I'm not that good. But that was f---ing killer!!!!!!?

[@chas717]

man I get goose bumps every time I watch him play! He has been around for a while you know. He was in a band called Merzy, in Denmark, in the mid 1990's. He got tired of the wild rock band party life and left the band in 1998. You can tell he puts his heart and soul into his music

[@John_Lemieux]

hello steffen, you're my idol I love your music especially bulldog bite and perfect waves you are very cool,Thanks for making the world happy

[@mickeypopa]

I can just imagine him standing on a shore line of some distant beach in sunset playing and watching purple waves just coming and coming and coming to meet the waves of this amazing song...and how it makes me feel warmth of it in my eyes and how it makes them cry...

[@jhatos]

The G chord he rips at 2:00 sounds freaking incredible.

[@QueenToKingOfSpades]

+thomasoring It actually doesn't :) It just replaces one of the two present major thirds in a regular G major with a fifth, cleaning up the chord and making it sound more tidy, if you will. It's basically the "Powerchordification" of a regular major cord without taking away all the major thirds :) You can try the same thing with an A major. Bar the two notes on the second fret of the d and g strings with your index finger and then bar the e and b string on the fifth fret with your pinky. Really cleans up the chord and basically makes it a giant power chord :) Great for big open rock riffs.

[@QueenToKingOfSpades]

No problem :) I don't like keeping tips like that for myself. Too many guitarists get secretive and keeps things like that to themselves like they are trade secrets :) You can do the same with an E chord by barring the a and d sting on the second fret with your index, placing your ring finger on the 4th fret g sting and your pinky on the 5th fret b string and then mute the high e string. Giant e powerchord for ya :)

[@chasecarter3998]

I prefer 3:52

[@Yesterdayss]

No, it does​@@QueenToKingOfSpades

[@perpetualjon]

I really do wish more artists would do things like this. It's far more interesting to WATCH them play than just listen. You appreciate the technical difficulty when you actually SEE what they're doing!! Ah... if only...

[@thibautkingofwar]

Line Bass : Come Together !

[@barrygoe9719]

HEARD THAT!!

[@thibautkingofwar]

Yes that's soooo good dude ;-)

[@kingdavid238]

so many claim to be a guitarist but very few deliver the goods.steffen always delivers a stellar performance with felling heart & soul. He can out shred all the shredders out there for he proves it time and again. but he is far better than that and gives us all something special everytime he picks up that guitar.

[@Jay.P.Phillips]

A bit of Mike Oldfield in it :-)

[@maryamshaikh1979]

2018 and still this melody lingers on in my head! What Steffen has done is recorded a melody that will be remembered through times to come!

[@ModeBassTreble]

This is one that when closing my eyes, no concept of who it is or what song it is, this creativity and strat sound is impeccable. Original

[@GBPaddling]

People talk of great guitarists - Van Halen,Clapton,Hendrix,SRV,whoever,name any of the famous ones,and you can go on you tube any day of the week and find "unknowns" like this guy,and kids,and classical that will blow any of them out of the water! truly outstanding.

[@desperadolive]

perfect combination of speed, precision and tone, but his feeling in the melody sends a message. A True Virtuoso.

[@JohnDoe-ki6fm]

This guy is *soooo* talented! I'm not a guitar player myself, but seems like he has impeccable playing technique and fantastic compositions. I've known about this video for several years - I keep coming back to hear this again.

[@newcruiser]

He is bringing the electric guitar music back !!!!. THANKS !. Hope many will learn from him.

[@mcgalcri]

After 15 years... I'm still listening one time and again and again and again ... ❤❤

[@RecklessTheory]

I only see Steffen Schackinger in this. Very good playing!

[@jamietrhcp17]

Man, that run just before 4 minutes is incredible.

[@33citylights]

Once again I must express my admiration for this wonderful music and the very advanced musician. I play guitar myself for many years, I listened to a lot of music, I tell you Steffen Schackinger is one of the finest guitarist of the presence. I am addicted to City lights ( look the video)

[@downthefaith]

Not too many people can a fender sound as good as this, Steffen is the man!

[@jonnilaumann]

..heard this so many times.love it...I have seen maybe like 50 covers of this(actually his own composition).. and only 1 or 2 almost gets it right..that just tell you how hard it is to play..

[@Synius44]

Amazing, wow, those funky riffs and excellent chord choices. Fantastic.

[@RamelBautistaMusic]

man...i remember when this vid only had half as much views...i'm glad that this guy is slowly getting the publicity he deserves

[@СергейСеменов-м1п7л]

Гитарист от Бога!!! Неповторимый ,узнаваемый стиль игры на инструменте! Вдумчивый и нестандартный гитарист! Очень интересная музыка!

[@pbhushanbsb]

That pure unadulterated Strat tone , LOVE !

[@linkwinsganon]

OH, MAN, OH MAN With this, the rock will stand in our world !!!! Thanks dude!!!

[@demetriusmota9613]

This guy is a mystery! Master of timbre, phrasing, he plays everything with feeling... he deserved a much bigger projection!

[@ducky811]

I absolutely LOVE this piece!!! Great little melody for the main riff..and just enough tasty and soulful soloing and interplay between that great melody. This was just an absolute pleasure to listen to. 1000 stars!!!!!!!!

[@moonchard]

Superb guitarist and composition! One of the best and most enjoyable 'You Tube' guitar videos I've come across. There are many accomplished guitarists with amazing technique and ability to play fast. Steffen Schackinger has these attributes but this video evidently shows so much more such as his expressiveness, emotion and feel. To couple an amazing composition with this level of musicianship really is top draw!

[@brianfurchner]

It is nice to see a guitar stylist that doesn't just play guitar acrobatics, very smooth transitional melody, phrasing is nice also....I looked for his cd on torrent to play in my car during one of those drives where ya need this...thx man

[@bindlestifv]

That run over G starting at 3.53 is about the most beautiful thing I have ever seem on a guitar. Period.

[@rafalpaliga1775]

This song is amazing and super catchy. This is a perfect example that tone, timing and dynamic playing is much more important than technical ability. Off course, Steffen is an amazing guitar player in regards to techniques well !! Just a masterpiece composition and performance!!

[@UFOLOVETOLOVE]

Excellent! very controlled and tastefull.Superb.

[@M.Albrecht]

Ich kann nicht verstehen das jemand dieses Gitarrespiel nicht mag. Okay es ist geschmacksache was die Musik als sollches angeht, aber man muss auch sehen, dass hier ein wahrhafter Könner zu werke tritt! Mein Herz hat er erreicht und ich bin Glücklich darüber das es solche Gitarristen in Deutschland gibt die so viel Gefühl haben! Es geht hier um Emotionen und die kann dieser Mensch nun wirklich rüber bringen! Und dass erstklassich wie ich als Gitarrist finde!!!

[@borsteldraaier]

...notHing is perfect they say... but these are perfect waves.... Cant stop listening since 15 years THANK YOU

[@silnetofsn]

Please Mr Schackinger, 4712 people want to hear more of your brilliant music!

[@1axehandler]

Best guitarist I've seen in quite some time. Great fusion.

[@lostpillman10]

If he comes out with his next CD and it is as good as this one or better, I think I am going to have to consider him the best guitarist ever.

[@rnrhc10]

I simply have not enough words to express the RESPECT I've got for this great talent. The fun of it is that certain "LICKS" are nice to do it myself. But only "Parts". I'm not alowed to stand in your shadow.... Greetingzzz Rob The Netherlands

[@steveminla]

MAN his stuff is so great! I can't stop listening to them!

[@BoysIncorporated101]

Agreed, I absolutely love his style. It's so mellow and contemporary. It's just great to listen to.

[@CyberFireX]

man, I'm so glad I found this guitarist by a random chance!

[@Guitarteacher777]

I cannot believe anyone would dislike this. He is fantastic and interesting. Inspiring really. Makes me want to practice.

[@Chad01234]

I will say that for some of us here who have years of ear training due to our love of music - playing guitar (in key lol), etc., your tone is outstanding. Very nice.

[@VulgarBeats902]

Wow, nearly 10 years since i first heard this. Still a great tune.

[@larrywhitted7333]

no matter how many times I hear this still makes me feel alive for the music.....

[@mayakikun]

I've never seen a guitarplayer like him before. This seems to be perfection.

[@Quagmire113]

So good! Thank you Steffen for working so hard to perfect your talent especially for the likes of a guy like me that knows that anything this good musically came at very high price in work! Thank you again!

[@FUNBLACKMAN]

I feel a good feeling, remember Eric Johnson master... So good Steff !!!!Respect your talent !

[@feralcat07]

I just love this keep coming back an amazing playing and bloody hot with it as well. Lynn From Scotland

[@0r4cl3]

Fantastic! Simply amazing! That sound is pure awesomeness.

[@avihaiorel3825]

What a beautiful melody and a great player!

[@ccso640]

Love the blues licks here and there. Great song!

[@JustAJacob]

Finally something that makes me feel proud to be danish.

[@puppyy780]

I love how catchy the song is. I love how gets into the song. Candyrat has the best artists.

[@TheTinMan123]

love the way this tune developes Steffan really enjoy listening to it.... Your a top player with all the skills , 5 stars

[@rowanisacake]

I listen to this nearly everyday. It's so awesome.

[@ErikEspangberg]

This sounds really good, it's not hard because of it's technicality, it's hard because he "feels" it. Really well done from this dude!

[@mudeye]

Awesome.Who could say anything negative about this guy? I'm a big Phil Keaggy fan. And now a Big Steffen Schackinger fan. Just brilliant guitar playing. Thank you.

[@virgult]

Chiming in again to say thanks for posting these videos all those years back. All the time spent to make sense of every single lick, patiently imitate it... Not sure if it was any useful on me, but hey, it's nice to go back to what started the guitar revolution of those years (Govan, you, Andy McKee and Jon Gomm)

[@MisterRaintown]

I could cry - this is so beautifully played!

[@tenorbanjoguy]

Wonderful composition and superb taste in tone! Of course amazing playing! Thanks!

[@jamesprice6381]

LOVE HOLDSWORTH, BUT THIS AS WELL COMES FROM ANOTHER UNIVERSE, JUST SO PLEASING TO THE SOUL, WELL DONE MATE...

[@MotoGuzziCali]

I have to admit...never heard of this guy before. Should've stayed that way...now i have to play this piece over and over again. Steffen has totally unique sound. 5 ot of 5. Nothing less. Ps. please note what happens at 3:30...wow Regards and Merry Xmas to you all Guzzi

[@dsbtreker]

Steffen - NICE WORK! . . . Very Cool . . . a talent like yours deserves the rest of a band in a video . . . tell Mr. Poland!

[@martyisabeliever]

took me till 7/2016 to stumble upon you Steffen... Wow Dude!

[@potskomtar]

The best guitar player i see in years , all in the correct measure.

[@thegrumpyscotsman1986]

Man when he gets going, he's so good at maximising the intenseness of the solo's. Awesome.

[@wolftune]

i discovered Steffen last year, since this day, he's one of my favourit guitarist, (past and present) pure talent

[@bigrpayne]

This is the first time I've heard you play. IMPRESSED!!! Love to see ya live.

[@Moosemoose1]

so many incredible standalone licks

[@dmnxCGi]

i like how he can play melodic and slow and suddenly gets into short burst of incredible runs like at 3:34 and back again, it's creatively unexpected, unique, and wows you throughout the song cos you get different flavors and texture and feelings at different point of the song but the all blend and progressing beautifully. I love his string skipping licks too, super tasty. music at its orgasmic point! brilliant Mr. Schackinger! you're one of my fav guitarist now along with Mr. Govan

[@aenyxx]

Such an awesome groove. Love it.

[@guigus72]

La technique la plus aboutie sans tomber dans la démesure indigeste comme on le voie trop souvent. Allié à une subtilité inouie , un touché tellement inspiré qu'il en est indécent . Mes oreilles applaudissent de bonheur, bravo Mr Schakinger ,et merci, vous êtes un génie.

[@HarryvanLamoen]

totally amazing beautifull music, never miss the singing voice here, it is fullfilling for the ear. Steffen, please make more video lessons with transcriptions like you did for Perfect waves and City lights

[@animal625]

never heard of this guy until 5.16 mins ago but i already love the dude. a lot of emotion and talent

[@zappafile]

absolutely awesome playing and a great feel. Nice work Steffen.

[@ZachHouseZach]

This is why I love strats, gorgeous tone!

[@kevinklampe2350]

Let's face it, no one utilizes/does more with a Looper and Backing Track then Steph does. Facts. Another Masterpiece.

[@isabiggles1]

He has amazing tone. I love the little bits of country influence in there.

[@gallo9]

Watch for this guy in the near future..cause he's the future of great guitar music!! like Eric Johnson,Al Di Meola,Joe Satriani,Steve Morse..to just name a few....Bravo Steffen!!!

[@krkutovaca]

oh,my,oh my...just saw you playing...u dude are a few galaxies bexind steffen...and as far as his guitar is concerned,it sounds just perfect! guitar playing is not only about power-play...it's also got something to do with feeling,and Steffen's got a whole lot of it in his playing! Thank you Steffen,haven't heard such quality giutar play for a long,long time!

[@fensorama]

Really amazing...I'm a guitar player myself...and I love it when a gifted player (and trust me....he @%$# is....!!) doesn't necessarily needs to display his technical ability...but goes for the song ..for what's essential.......gotta love that....!! Great stuff....puts a smile on my face.....!!

[@carlitozik]

Great!!! God bless you... such talent!