Stephen Taranto - Pixel Heart: Verdant (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

[@StephenTaranto]

Really appreciate the support everyone!

[@biodrengen]

Dud, shit that's awesome, I come from Europe so I don't know what's appropriate to say, but you rocked my world

[@BingleMcDingle]

This EP has filled my musical void and I am now indebted to you. I will give you a kidney, but I beg you to make a video with Matt Garstka.

[@iangray7904]

this needs a vinyl release!!!! awesome stuff!!!

[@PhantomBoy7]

Mankind isn't yet ready to fully appreciate your work fam

[@guitaristforfunn]

"Just give him the damn guitar". -Tosin Abasi

[@upstairscouch9737]

Almost 5 years later at this point, I am so surprised this song only has 105K views. Pixel Heart: Verdant is a masterpiece, a song I truly love. Stephen Taranto is an extremely talented guitarist and composer. Wishing the best.

[@ori2085]

A masterpiece which created in 3 hours...

[@miskatonicuniversityavclub202]

@@ori2085 seems pretty unlikely that this took 3 hours to write lol

[@ori2085]

@@miskatonicuniversityavclub202 lol listen to one of his interviews

[@BenEller]

NO WAY THIS IS REAL I COULD TELL YOUR VOLUME KNOB WAS DOWN IN ONE PART ..... just kidding, you’re insane, dude. Can’t wait to hear more.

[@Strings-jg2to]

I still can't find the keys. He obviously has.

[@spaceagejunkie]

Uncle Ben in the house!!! Now it's official. On a real 🎵 I love the love of the guitar community these days

[@miskatonicuniversityavclub202]

uncle ben is here...errr was here

[@viperplay1103]

Your partnership with Abasi is a seriously savvy move for both parties; you're going to blow up big time and properly deserve it. Excellent composition, incredible playing and good vid.

[@ibuiltthesky]

THIS. IS. THE. BEST !!

[@alego8601]

The moment you realize 'Radiatus' is amazing and fans need more of that. Yeah, you know it Ro. Please? 😃 You guys are amazing. I'm doing my part spreading the word of both of you. 🎸 🔥 🤘🏼

[@GarrettJPeters]

Sometimes I see a music video with an unplugged guitar and wonder if the performer can actually play the music... this is not one of those cases. Sick stuff Stephen, can't wait for the full release!

[@svngvt1707]

Stephen Taranto beast in reality 😎

[@sdiabr6792]

In fact he can play it better live That's how epic this man is lol

[@Ignore14]

It's a music video, it doesn't matter whether the guitar is plugged in or not. They're miming it either way. The real problem is doing "playthrough"s while just miming the original guitar track

[@OdaKa]

@@kh2371 Sounds like a strawman. How many of those people are actually talking about this dedication and hard work thing? It seems like words being put in their mouths

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

Keith Heimlich I just don’t like when people speed up videos. That’s cringy to me. I mean I can still appreciate that they can compose the music but do what Zappa did then and find someone that can play your shit...

[@Tossen98]

2:55 fusion jazz part is so sick. Reminds me of Greg Howe or Guthrie Govan

[@megyalilaballad]

More like Gospel Fusion.

[@notmyname6881]

Sounds a lot like Frank Gambale to me. The Frankish sweeps.

[@chalidimaduddin411]

3:07 'the lick' in cyborg mode

[@TheGuitarifier]

I feel like he hits the lick a couple different times in this one

[@miskatonicuniversityavclub202]

im so glad to see all the praise you are getting from really big names on here in the comments. you are one of a few who got me back into playing around covid times, after a 2 year disaster of restarting my life and leaving my wife i was back to square one and finally have settled into a routine that affords me time to practice regularly hopefully ill have postable stuff soon!

[@fountane]

2:31 to 2:55 is so cool. Longer sections of notes, getting incrementally shorter and shorter then long again back to where it started.

[@TheAABarajas]

This guy's speed is brutal and he shows it without compromising musicality at all. Respect to this monster player.

[@setmeonfiremusic]

This is infuriatingly good.

[@jordandupont7430]

my thoughts exactly ^^

[@PaulWardingham]

Awesome track man!

[@valdyadventures3850]

Damn... Imagine getting recognized by Paul himself... Great song Stephen, no wonder Aaron Marshall speaks so highly of you ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXW7qombfLOlp5o minute 10:48 ) Also badass bass by Simon Grove as usual...

[@PhantomBoy7]

Probably one of the most capable guitarist mankind has ever seen.

[@LucasMoscardini]

So sick dude! Loved this track!

[@makemoremusic3402]

Excellent. Congratulations. Just pre-orderd Permanence on Apple. I hope there's some form of Stephen Taranto / The Helix Nebula / Plini / Intervals / AAL / Night Verses /David Maxim Micic / Nick Johnston /Strawberry Girls tour/festival in the near future. Dare to dream 🎸🎸🎸

[@JUSTINTRIPjl]

If there was a tour with all those people, it'd be a guitarists dream haha

[@nbnguitar]

Rick Graham bought me here...thankful I am.

[@Questioneverythingx]

I see Abasi. I hear clean AF leads. I hit like. Simple.

[@devinaxtman6171]

Even more sick is the fact you had Simon play and master this beast of a record. Amazing sonic sounds along with that meaty bass! The technical parts are just a given!

[@AntonioNovta]

Beach transition is LIT

[@TheOmnificBand]

Areeeeeeee you god?

[@deanguitars01]

So many insane players are hyped up to see this man! I am too... I hope to be where your at someday man, i'm busting my ass off everyday as a guitarist. hell i think you're my new top guitarist i look up to now man. I cant wait for this release!

[@SharkPig_Media]

This album was my soundtrack to walking around osaka and tokyo at night time. But dude... 1:41 - 2:04 makes my entire existence worthwhile just to hear that section. for real dude. insane.

[@CazzadeMadeira]

A masterpiece! It's just beyond impressive, so rich in melody and rhythm... Magnificent, superb playing.

[@milesharris335]

I cannot wait to watch this a million more times with a guitar in my lap. Inspirational as always.

[@mcnamaracody1]

Miles Harris lol that's exactly what I'm doing right now

[@voji7715]

BEAST MODE. Awesome themes as well. I love this bro, can't wait for the full release!

[@trebmaster]

2:30 - thought I wasn't going to notice the Zora's Domain chord progression? Love it!

[@trebmaster]

3:05 was almost the lick

[@the1zeldafan609]

oh shoot it literally is

[@miccmad]

I don't think I've ever wanted to live in an album cover more

[@akshitjha6251]

Blowing the industry away, one lick at a time.

[@sdiabr6792]

Those chords at 4:20 followed by that sick breakdown at 4:30... So freakin' good!

[@neuk01642]

Listened to about 10 seconds before I went and bagged the ep. Phenomenal playing. Rick Graham is right, you're a spectacular talent!

[@Plaugefauther]

I randomly found this song on Spotify while working out, I'm now completely jacked and bought a guitar. How do I become a God on the guitar like this too? Absolutely insane talent my man!

[@paulgilbert3139]

Go to jam track central, they have some great lessons for beginner, intermediate, and advance player.

[@Petar_Nikolov]

Great! Great Great!!!

[@SharkPig_Media]

Your grasp on melody and the ability to cause an emotion from hearing it... is phenomenal. Can't wait to hear more.

[@cx777o]

This sounds totally like boss battle music! Especially the last parts of the playthrough :)

[@keepyourlovesafe]

Holy fuck, finally a proper release. I remember falling in love with this on soundcloud back in the day.

[@charredolive]

This EP still blows me away

[@yannimohamed2349]

Don't care even if your guitar ain't plugged. Don't doubt you'll miss a single note even then. I love this song and love you man!! Respect. :)))

[@iambedlam]

Gonna put all my guitars on eBay.

[@everydayportuguesewithsilv6221]

Gonna cut all my fingers off

[@shea_o_keith]

Dude I just found your channel! I think you’re gonna be alright my man. You got some killer tunes.

[@LuisEspadas]

The best guitarist of the planet

[@liamerick7262]

There's a good case for it.

[@juancarlosmv1981]

Now stephen is one of my favorite musician!! This album is insane!!!!

[@RX120D]

Amazing track! Can't wait for the EP!

[@MichaelMcGlynnProductions]

Man as a Sydney music producer I want to let you know you’re absolutely out of this world incredible. Respect!!

[@cristiangomez7147]

I just love how rock and metal are all about pushing the envelope and trying shit whether or not u know the outcome its all about ''chasing a feeling'' whether its anger or nostalgia or loss whatever it is that's what real music is to me. I'm not saying that doesn't happen in other kinds of music too but this seems to be the main focus of rock and metal imo.

[@GerardSingsThings]

3:00 just blows my goddamn mind all the time wtff 🤣🤣❤️

[@rippie7262]

Dayuuum. Shits lit af. Can't wait for the whole thing!

[@fuzzmaayn29]

sounds amazing!! so excited for the full release!!!!!

[@antonindebray3484]

Love your work dude, it's really impressive and cool! You deserve more views, hope to see you touring in France soon!

[@Ae-gu5zq]

Finally, someone with Abasi

[@shellderp]

would love to see a Celestial playthrough, such a fun song

[@JackRosei]

Woww!!! What a fantastic new discovery!

[@luciferMorningstar666_____]

Its jazzy , it Djents , it has breakdowns and shredding tappy taps ! The whole package a masterpiece! ARIGATO SENSEI🙇

[@Inverse_Sense]

Love where that went!

[@kerrybay7995]

What a fantastic adventure of a song this is. The tunes make me wish oh-so-much that I was in the locations of the video. I'll be back here many times in the future, as will many of my mates. Prost from CT.

[@richarde1355]

First time listening to you; closed my eyes for a moment and thought I was listening to Satriani…and that’s a compliment. Awesome! Beautiful arrangement.

[@DavidZHmar]

Beautiful song by amazing player 👍❤️

[@donaldstan]

I love the intro and then the whole song. Absolute Masterclass Stephen.

[@stephenkulungrai4498]

That tone and skills are totally heavenly

[@BoardgameBaker]

Technical, elegant and melodic. Great stuff!

[@Marc_Giovanetti]

Beautifully heavy!!!🔥🎶🔥🎶🔥🎶

[@jamesiandavis9352]

Wow that guitar sings man! Love your playing dude

[@Genghis_Sean_]

Imagine walking through a forest and you see Stephen Taranto shredding

[@mixedbytc]

My favorite part might be the octave work starting around 0:49, helluva theme 🔥

[@n3kkaguitar]

Absolute killer! Cant wait for full release!

[@DanielVerberne]

Very well made video, great audio/playing sync and of course, the playing is ... there are no words.

[@maenbeaujerez6839]

Very Sophisticated Guitar Playing. Still the best so far.

[@Guithulhu]

Good god, man! Siiiiiiiiiiicknesss!!! I bet you're going to blow up youtube. Great playing!

[@martialmusicman]

That's a really cool looking studio.

[@alexanderguilarte5328]

omfg, awesome

[@theinternalexp]

Magnifique!

[@CarlitosPersefone]

Amazing song, amazing player, congratulations!! :)

[@jamesmelton5245]

Tremendously diverse beautiful composition

[@jarednorris2592]

I am not prepared for Permanence. I didn’t know what to think from the limited previews, but this just reeeeeally heightened my expectations.

[@mridultomar5671]

Music machine❤❤❤

[@charlieriffs478]

I discovered you through your feature in Radiatus from I Built The Sky! Love your riffs and melodies!

[@andygillion]

Amazing bro!

[@MrRockstarsan]

Wow man.. Nailed it.

[@garaughty]

Lovely track, awesome performance !

[@Shindaroo]

This is absolutely beautiful man

[@marcosvini7112]

Great Master always beautiful compositions

[@brianreed5349]

You truly are an inspiration and I hope that you keep on pushing yourself striving to be the best you can.i

[@HeminaAu]

Awesome! Bringing flanno back while you're at it.

[@TiemMusic]

Love this track, the album is going to be so good!

[@leocaffeine]

Amazing Song! The first riff is sick! Cheers from Brazil 🤘🤘

[@iangray7904]

Great stuff

[@oag91]

absolute masterpiece !!

[@Smeckledorfer]

This. This is is chief.

[@ruok3351]

future guitar god and im here to witness it

[@avilekhgautam613]

Awesome can't wait for the whole album ❤️

[@StefanoMaddalena]

Amazing Stephen, damn... what a nice song!

[@Eccentrics]

Excellent man!

[@falcon8931]

Speechless ♡

[@sashinjamir4863]

You're not from this planet 'Maestro'....totally enjoyed every stuff you put into this solo.....so expansive,heart melting riffs.....killer jazz part too.......aawweesssoommmeee....❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@яєѕє-й7ь]

Changmao👍

[@JosephFacer]

This is awesome, great song and video. I really want to try out an Abasi 7-string.

[@godvandamme9921]

I'll be picking up the EP. No question

[@AlexDemaree777ShreddDredd]

Your the arch nemesis of all guitarists and to me that's badass I wanna follow these footsteps of clarity/ fluidity for positive purposes in my own life. Shredding is what keeps me happy. Just Keep doing what your doing Stephen your so impeccable \m/

[@Saba_2222]

This is the heckin best, can't wait for that ep!

[@quevicular]

HOLY SCHMOKES KIDDO, awesome playing. i love the powell river sport jacket and just the whole genre of humbleness and being one with nature and metal. Keep up the great djenting and overall dexterity you have. You and Stevie T should get together and do a jiggy giggy.

[@ЕвгенийКатков-д5е]

You are the best, Stephen Taranto!