THIS MAN Is My Favorite Guitarist In The World Right Now.

[@racerx3065]

He sounds like Derek Trucks if he played with a pick.

[@Guitargate]

You sir, get the pin.

[@racerx3065]

@@Guitargate hot damn!

[@shirohige6024]

@@Guitargate But does that mean Jack is above God (Derek Trucks) ? Blasphomy

[@deanfaklaris9987]

Derek occasionally plays with one I think. Rarely though.

[@mbsnyderc]

@@shirohige6024 Guitar playing isn't about who's best it's about moving peoples emotion with sound,it's not a competition.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

I read a few comments below saying this is 'basic' playing.. If you think that it's easy to play like this, you simply have not dedicated enough hours into playing this instrument to appreciate this stuff. To be able to say so much with so few notes is the epitome of a guitar player with mature phrasing. Maturity isn't something that can be rushed. I hope I'll get somewhat closer to this level of sophistication in my playing in ten years or so but in the meantime, I'll continue to enjoy listening to and learning from players like Jack, Robben Ford and many others.

[@Guitargate]

Ross - you’re the man. And you nailed it.

[@VancePetrol]

"I fear not the man who practiced 10.000 kicks one time, but the man who practiced one kick 10.000 times." - Bruce Lee It might be 'basic' in a technical sense, but it shows a level of mastery over those basics that few can truly match. It's an excellent showcase of how much can be done once you get just the fundamentals down. Besides, it's not like he's playing progressive rock, right?

[@Guitargate]

@@VancePetrol That's it!

[@fusionfan6883]

If he means ‘basic’ in the sense of Peter Green or Paul Kossoff, give me some of that! And if you like this sort of expressive playing, check out the young British guitarist Chris Buck.

[@Abletoth]

Just keep enjoying the ride! Learn learn learn.

[@MrSlyQue]

'I'll be at the back of the bar with Jack having a beer in the dark searching for unforgettable lines one note at a time' ......youtube poetry my man! well put!

[@newheartministries3841]

Michael...how you respond to Jack is EXACTLY the way I respond to YOU! You are BY FAR the best, most engaging and sensitive youtuber I have ever seen. I LOVE your insight, your analysis and your ability to mimic others in just one glance...but my favorite thing about watching you is the sheer delight and absolute bliss you express when someone just sends it....ahhh! I want to be like YOU... and learn to be SO present. Thank you for just being YOU!

[@albinomauren]

Agreed

[@Guitargate]

Thank you brother!

[@KirkDustin80]

Awesome Awesome post!!! Much agreed!!

[@bryce6808]

Man, I have never played a guitar in my life, but I there’s something about watching you marvel at someone else in your craft that is so special

[@MerryMac8]

B Z WAIT UNTIL YOU HEAR THIS 11 YER OLD SAVANT FROM AUSTRALIA. HE BENDS THE SOUND SO BEAUTIFULLY. TYPE IN HIS NAME BOVE TAJ FARRANT !!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Jack is so awesome! I love watching his videos on Instagram!

[@Guitargate]

Yes he is! Thx tomo!

[@timothyhenson8853]

Tomo .. your a beast & a master/mind .. all respect to you brother

[@QuesoBIanco]

You’re awesome Tomo!

[@wady0]

His full name on insta please?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@wady0 @jackruchguitar @tomojustfunky

[@DavidDiMuzio]

Fun review. Thanks for sharing him with us!😁

[@Guitargate]

Of course! Thx!!

[@josephmckenna3720]

You absolutely hit the nail on the head when you said “searching for unforgettable lines, one note at a time.” That encapsulates it perfectly. For some, it’s about robotically showing off while playing fast etc.. or thinking that all that “feel” is somehow linked to hours and years of practicing, but the best players; it’s their organic connection to what they’re playing, expression, it moves them and moves us at the same time, it’s what special about those players. It’s something I’ve noticed playing drums behind a lot of guitar players over the years. Less is more. Great channel man 👏

[@Guitargate]

Yeah man!! You’re on it my friend. I wish everyone played drums.

[@shredacuda]

Some hear robotic fast playing, others hear something that really speaks to them. To each thier own.

[@JGlassy]

Really nice. The transitions are next level for feel. Robben Ford / Larry Carlton nuance and sophistication.

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

It’s funny we practice playing all the notes really fast but the better you get the fewer notes you need to sound amazing. That’s what always amazed me about Bb king. He could play one note and you can tell it’s him

[@Snarkapotamus]

It's not how fast your are, it's how effective you are...

[@RD-jr8nv]

Dave Gilmour has it too, there’s not too many players have it

[@sammyslam1]

@@RD-jr8nv ....Mark Knopfler as well

[@MariodeSa_Music]

totally agree. he has such dynamic articulation and good taste. he is truly masterful.

[@oldman0995]

Amazing sense of melody and touch. He is the real deal. Those transitions between modes are fresh and beautiful.

[@lucianomagnone7568]

Michael having eargasms to stuff i don't understand is why i have a youtube account. I love hearing passionate people having their mind blown, this is great content dude keep it up.

[@jonza_youtube]

Michael; you are absolutely everything that is awesome and wholesome about guitar - you share, you teach, you're passionate, you're humble. Don't ever stop. Kia ora!

[@TheWdayton]

Much of his analysis flies over my head because I’m not a musician, but I totally get his appreciation of finesse over technical skill. I think it was B.B. King who spoke about the space between the notes. Navigating that space and choosing the perfect notes is an art I can appreciate even if I don’t fully understand it.

[@davewylie654]

Dudes tone and the way he builds that piece is beyond smooooooth

[@ScottLaneMusic]

That transition into major is really stunning and his phrasing, touch, and tone are out of this world.. Thanks for this.

[@cleavey100]

Was just watching Josh Smith talking about playing through the changes, man this guy does that so well. Inspirational.

[@gavinleyfield3195]

I thought Jack was my little secret. His one note melody lines in and out chord changes are just beautiful, even without the backing track its still just as good.

[@pablozee6359]

That dude has something you can’t teach. We all know the same notes, chords, scales, and theory, but the application of these things combined with whatever amount of innate talent and specific emotional personality of each player is unique. I accepted a long time ago that I do not have true talent, only hard won ability. Hearing talented people always blows my mind.

[@jeffreymoffitt4070]

Theres no such thing as innate talent. Just well hidden practice hours.

[@classiccountryrevival8563]

@@jeffreymoffitt4070 sorry but it's just absurd to say there is no such thing as innate talent lol. If 100 musicians of the same caliber all followed the exact same practice routine for a year, some will be better than others. That is talent. It could be memory, or a great ear, or natural dexterity or precision, or a knack for melody, it could be many different things, but regardless it is talent.

[@woodenspoon6222]

@@jeffreymoffitt4070 This man never heard of Mozart and Salieri haha

[@williamsingourd2498]

@@classiccountryrevival8563 The talent part boils down to how deep your musical intuition is. Then how flexibly you can express it. Some players have very deep musical intuition, others not so much...

[@shannonchumbler6467]

@@jeffreymoffitt4070 i like that quote man thats a good point

[@jakelawrence923]

That friggin transition! Good lord. Speechless.

[@wikusopperman4086]

Michael, I have to just say, your passion is so utterly inspiring. You are my Jack Ruch. Thank you for all that you do, I learn from you every day.

[@Guitargate]

Thanks brother :)

[@matthewschad6689]

God when he goes Mixo/ blues scale with the major resolve etc... holy shit goosebumps

[@quickstep2408]

jazz is a fantastic glue to blues

[@njgl2010]

Im a Boomer now, I dont "do" social media any longer so I miss out on a lot, but the first channel I check on youtube is yours. You GET IT! For years I thought music was slowly dying off with the old cats, but you have shown me that some of these young cats are keeping it alive! Thank you!

[@Guitargate]

Yes sir!

[@edm781]

There really is a lot of high quality young musicians and song craft happening these days.

[@bobbarcus9415]

This is way better than flash players!! I've been into him for a while. Forget the shredders. This is much harder to do.

[@restdaycovers]

Searching unforgettable lines one note at a time. That's poetry right there.

[@jccomposer9145]

love your passion for the guitar, I can see it in your eyes, this channel is awesome and you seem like one of the most genuine guys out there!! thankyou! from Manchester England

[@monfronoriginal]

Jack is great guy. He plays all over nashville, and we’ve become friends over the past couple months. What an absolutely monster of a guitar player and an even better human.

[@kengelmann]

Great turn arounds, tone and feel. So good. Thanks again!

[@orioldts3207]

You have to do one of these on Chris Buck!

[@levigonzalez7399]

Chris Buck is better than this guy

[@josephearhart6623]

Same exact thought!

[@quickstep2408]

@@levigonzalez7399 jack would stomp chris in jazz. no offense, but chris isn't that special or original with his blues. jack is way more expressive. but... jack pearson would stomp both of em in blues -- he is an actual elite

[@levigonzalez7399]

@@quickstep2408 This guy plays smooth, but is basic. Open your ears...

[@lg2107]

@@quickstep2408 Yes Chris Buck is even better than this guy. And I'm by no means a huge Chris Buck fan!

[@tonypalacios]

Jack is absolutely unbelievable. I live here in Nashville and I’ve known about him for a while. He is the most musical, most smooth player. Simply incredible.

[@BigSh00tsie]

This guy has clearly studied at the schools of Josh Smith and Derek Trucks, but definitely adds a ton of his own flavor.

[@gearmeister]

Which begs the question: have you done a video on Josh?

[@BigSh00tsie]

@@gearmeister he had him on the show a bit back and I think he did a video on him a day or two before. Would be cool to see a reaction of the Martin Miller and Josh Smith video.

[@gearmeister]

@@BigSh00tsie truedat

[@matthewconover849]

Just wanted to say man keep doing what ur doing, I love ur videos, no nonsense just some wholesome guitar playing and commentary, couldn’t be better. Rock on brother

[@jasonhook6744]

I love how music can light up our brains. Guthrie Govan is for me the most complete guitar player I have ever heard, listen to the solo on Ancestral. Thank you for introducing Jack Ruch to me.

[@captainblues1]

Jack's style looks so relaxed. Great musicians. Love his stuff. We can learn so much from him. Thanks for featuring him!

[@christianpark539]

This is my favorite review so far...couldn’t agree more that the feel, tone and selection are so much better than 8 million pentatonic notes

[@Kevin-hf1ts]

Some of those licks / hooks are almost like a new language they are so smooth and vaguely familiar but super-catchy. Unbelievable... I just discovered your channel today...love it..!

[@dualYT-c3g]

Hi Mike. If you haven’t seen The Teskey Brothers “Hold Me” live at the forum, please give it a look. Seems pretty straightforward but the song just simply inspires happiness. I watch it every chance I get. So glad I came across your page. Kindred spirit.

[@DaveElke]

I love this guys!

[@peytonevans9406]

Hey Michael, I'm new to your channel. Just wanted to say that you've inspired me to pick up my guitar again after several years of letting it collect dust. Your enthusiasm for the instrument is contagious in the best of ways!

[@RTLeewaters]

I love it when Michael loses it and gets beside himself about quality music

[@corbinbyler6332]

Even Tomo is commenting on that with “Lovely playing! 🔥 🔥 🔥”

[@johnfizzer]

That transition is literally the sweetest thing. Absolutely note perfect. Can't stop watching.

[@mantequilla6680]

Great breakdown of what makes his playing so good. My Jack Ruch right now is Yamandu Costa. I’d love to see you breakdown his video for Choro Loco. It’s definitely on the showy side. But the amount of different techniques he uses all on one song, and the level at which he executes those techniques is staggering.

[@DodgeDartSongs]

This is the first time I’ve checked out your channel and it was a great introduction. Your admiration is really contagious. This guy is really something else.

[@Gert-Jan_Witteveen]

'Searching for unforgettable lines, one note at a time'. That's it, mate. Excellently put. Boom.

[@Guitargate]

BOOM! Thanks!

[@cathalwhelehan]

Only became aware of this channel quite recently and have really enjoyed all the breakdowns/analyses I've seen so far, but there's something really refreshing about seeing you struggling to stay in your seat through being in sheer awe at what you're hearing! Thanks for pointing us in this guy's direction, by the way, I spent all night going through his insta clips until I fell into a deep blissful sleep!

[@t.sewell1513]

In a sense he reminds me of David Gilmore. So fluid and clean.

[@ryderwyatt5970]

I certainly enjoy your videos. You allow us to hear and see things in guitar-playin’ like nuance, tiers, and levels of extraordinary talent in the simplest or most complicated runs, riffs, and chords. You’ve been gifted with the ear and eye of a master musician that can discern music from pap to aplomb and point-out those jewels to those of us who would never know what was THERE until you showed it. Am almost 80, was there long before rockNroll, played for over 50 years now, and have seen lots of music changes and directions in my time. YOU are a treasure to the guitar community, and as long as you keep pumping-out great and ‘important’ videos, I’ll be watching. You make my day!

[@petethegreekre]

Yeah man, majestic notes flying around everywhere when he plays, just absolute beauty.

[@ralphy3393]

This is what I gathered from his clips: 1.) Awareness of the song He knows where he is in the song, and what’s coming up next 2.) Knows the changes/chords thru and thru He knows the chords; and not just on a surface level. He knows/feels the theory behind what he can play on top of each chord 3.) Dynamics/taste/touch With knowing the placement of the song, and knowing the chords, he can then put in the perfect lick that the song calls for at that very moment. My biggest thing I take away from this, and that I’d tell young musicians, is awareness. Most young guitar players get lost in their pedals and the lick that learned from John Mayer; but they have no idea of where they are in the song or what changes are coming up next. Knowing the song and the chords coming up next will put you on a level much higher than your peers. That’s my take at least.

[@adamdellinger7862]

His music moved you Michael. I felt it too. In the end, that's what it's all about.

[@Guitargate]

Exactly.

[@blazingmonolith4323]

Nice riff at the beginning Mike. Your passion and the way you talk about the music and the notes and the techniques is just what I need man. I appreciate this channel so much.

[@juliusnieminen1859]

You are such a wonderful personality on KZbin. I love seeing you get so excited about music. The child like wonder you still seem to have about guitar playing and the wonderful art of music is incredibly inspiring. I'm trying to save to buy your course right now. Can't wait to get it!

[@jay-jb6397]

That is with 100000% certainty the smoothest and unexpected key change i've ever heard. Never heard of this guy before, but i now think he is a god. Wow. Thanks for sharing this Michael

[@mr.guitarpicker]

I like that line. "I'll be in the back of the bar with Jack searching for unforgettable lines."

[@Guitargate]

Me too. I need to write a song around it.

[@TimNonamaker]

One note at a time.

[@fyoandgray]

THANK YOU the introduction. He is a beautiful guitar player.

[@timwylie]

You should make a shirt with the quote "I'll be at the back of the bar having a beer in the dark, searching for unforgettable lines, one note at a time."

[@Guitargate]

I was really happy with that line. It’s def one I’m proud of. Thanks!

[@codyburgess7034]

1000% I’d buy one

[@sammysokosammysoko]

@@codyburgess7034 Same. Make it happen Michael! Great video as always my man.

[@glennwheeler639]

Yep. Where do I get mine? 🙂

[@jamesbashford1693]

Many a rockstar has done a few unforgettable lines in their time😝

[@Robjazzter]

I love that you appreciate this man's tastefulness- it really reflects your tastefulness! There is maturity and sublime subtleness in his playing, and the phrasing and note choice are beautiful! Thanks for posting this!

[@DJCloudPirate]

You should check out this Italian "kid" Matteo Mancuso. His speed, accuracy and feel is incredible as is his unique fingerstyle technique. He's not really a blues guy but his jazz work is impressive.

[@sterlingmillhollon2520]

Truth

[@Jay-lr3me]

Yeah that kid is insanely good I couldn't believe it 😂

[@carlstockmal]

What a delight to the ears! Thank you for showcasing Jack for us, Michael, I appreciate the introduction.

[@RJRonquillo]

Jack is the man!

[@Guitargate]

Yes!! Keep crushing it out there RJ!

[@gdawgs101]

Yes he is! I love your stuff too R.J. Rock on brother 🤘

[@koho]

Are-Jay! Love ya man.

[@justenfinch5911]

Thank you for this introduction. Never heard of him before but now I'm obsessed.

[@AlphanumericCharacters]

Oddly enough, this reminds me of David Gilmour. I don’t have the musical education to explain in technical terms. But it’s the feel, the progression building up throughout, not a wasted or flashy note all constructing an intricate foundation without the need for a outsized cliche at the finish. Each note matters and is allowed it’s time in the spotlight. Delightful.

[@joshuamitchell6239]

I totally hear what you’re saying. I love Gilmour, and there is definitely some similarities

[@kutsbothways]

Such soulful playing, and his sense of melody and phrasing draws you right in. Thanks for the introduction.

[@deldudley6561]

I watch this video, and it makes my playing sound like I'm beating the hell out of a toy guitar. Jesus Christ. He's just perfect. So much touch, so much feel, so much tone.

[@BeefNEggs057]

Oh man that’s good! Smooth and unique. So rare to wow me these days but yeah you found him. Thanks deeply!

[@PetefoggyTurner]

Michael, we can tell that Jack sends shivers up your spine and thank you so much for introducing him to the rest of us, we will forever be greatful. And there has never been a better end to a you tube video than this... Thanks again. stay safe dude.

[@Guitargate]

Thanks Pete!

[@A_A_ron-Phillips]

That was great! Thank you so much for posting this up.

[@Alynchmusic]

Aside from his musicality this guy’s tone is straight 🔥

[@thingy2780]

yea that is what drew me in

[@Abletoth]

I've seen your videos before, but this one got me subbed. Your absolute love of guitar shines through so hard.

[@carrieanorman]

Michael I absolutely love your enthusiasm. I am not a guitar player but I hear every note everything that you hear and get just as excited as you that's so awesome to see 🤗🤗

[@johnfarmer4099]

When you said Jack I was sure it was going to be followed by “Pearson”

[@patking1225]

I’m so happy that you introduced me to this man tonight. No one that I know loves guitar music. Other women I’ve met have no interest. It’s so cool to come to your channel and just feel the love of great musicians. Very rare.

[@FLADAN-3848]

Thank you for expanding our horizons Mike.

[@g_money8227]

Well said! Best channel for discovering new music!

[@Blatio83]

Man, one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard about the act of playing music. You got it. You got it spot on. It's not the speed, it's the LINE. It's about how a musician can pour their soul into them notes... one note at a time, right as you've said it. As an amateur musician I totally feel what you've felt. It's about the MUSIC inside music, the real piece of heart we put into playing, even if it's not at Eddie's (RIP) or Yngwie's speed. Thank you for this film.

[@iceman10129]

You have to love those players that grab the feeling from vocals, horns, keys, and reproduce elements on the guitar. Trucks, Haynes, this guy here. These phrases and lines that just move seamlessly.

[@danielburner]

Good observation, and very well said!

[@kevinp_25]

Wowwww! Thank you for introducing me to him. I kinda stopped paying attention for a minute in the beginning and when I heard him playing I was, “whoa, what’s that now??” I had to run back to the phone and rewind.

[@CaptainHobnob316]

The most wholesome guitar channel on KZbin does it again.

[@heartsky]

Thank you Michael for showing us how you appreciate music, what a wonderful teacher you are this way!

[@Guitargate]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@OwenBon]

Absolutely beautiful. So smooth and meaningful! Brings me back to Roy Buchanan days! My favorite guitarist of all time! Check him out if you’ve never heard. Would love to see a reaction video to Roy Buchanan “The messiah”

[@ToddCunningham]

Mike, I just bought your love with a lifetime Guitargate membership. I expect my video recommendations to be respected and front of the line. K thx luh u

[@JamieFifthring]

The absolute winner in the "making look easy" contest

[@h.epennypacker2598]

You guys both moved me that was deep and so cool, and w the plugging of this cat! Always looking for guys like this

[@Baerno]

Told Joe Robinson about your channel/community in a comment. He reads everything. Might be a good time to reach out. He goes a live thing on here about every week. Good guy!

[@ericbrewerguitar1499]

Joe is a buddy of mine, one of the nicest guys you’ll meet right? Great dude and f’kin unreal player

[@Baerno]

@@ericbrewerguitar1499 Maybe you could put a word in and get these guys together. Joe should have more subs on his channel, and I think they'd love to meet him over here.

[@ericbrewerguitar1499]

@@Baerno definitely, I’ll message him!

[@donaldburnside4536]

Came across his IG a few years ago and have been following ever since, great player...nice to see him getting some recognition.

[@JAYDUBYAH29]

That live solo is breath-taking. Eloquent, precise, emotionally rich. Thanks for turning me on to him!

[@markcooper8561]

Thanks Michael for alerting me to this wonderful guitarist who until now I'd never heard of. The hairs on my neck started pricking up as soon as that minor to major change came in and it blew me away. Awesome. I love guitar players who aren't in it for the number of notes they can fit into a beat, but instead play what's required, when required, awesomely.

[@elenbrandt290]

Sa-weeet! A thing of beauty.

[@patrickhicks8912]

first video of him instantly reminded me of "the sky is crying" Gary BB coleman. Delicate, Powerful, Beautiful.

[@coolbadger6]

Michael, have you listened to Moe? Great jam band, two great guitarist.

[@nmnsaimemark1842]

Marcus King and now Jack Ruch....Thank, Thank you, Thank you! I just joined to support you, Michael. I love your posts and we seem to be kindred spirits in taste and love of music. I've been playing since I was 8 back in 1971, but I kind of fell off once life got in the way. You have rekindled something in me I lost for a long while. I look forward to enjoying all your posts. Sincerely, Mark E

[@olli96r91]

man I hope one day I'll find a women I can touch as soft as he touches that guitar

[@Guitargate]

Dude. Right?!

[@baseboardmatt]

Creeeeeeepy....

[@marknguyen4644]

@@baseboardmatt agreed

[@lilwill000]

Not weird at all

[@stratjed]

@@baseboardmatt CHILD ! either your gay or too young to understand . You sound like a jr high school girl .

[@Cyrus7596]

Michael u gotta check out Chris Buck or Mateus Asato. they're beasts too. super soulful:)

[@SandmenUnited]

Hey Michael, thank you very much for this brilliant guy. I'm so glad to find any "new" musicans from your channel. And thank you for all the inspirations! Keep going ... Many greetings from Germany!!!

[@ththejackjumper]

Sounds like he's been taking lessons from our sweet friend Uncle Larry. Wonderful.

[@BoomerBends]

He certainly has a similar approach to Buk. Taste for days brutha.

[@notsoquiet6598]

It's real good to see a guy speaking so enthusiastically about a fellow musician. Nice.

[@__bam]

Whoa, he's changing lanes without blinkers. That is some truly impressive playing.

[@pt73mudbuggy75]

Love It!!! Reminded me of Rik Emmet from Triumph playing Little Boy Blues off the Thunder Seven album, yes I said album. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@brainstain2904]

See you don't have to play fast to be great in fact I think it's better to play slow and cherish every note it's like a fine aged bourbon! I was getting shivers up my spine!

[@darrelde8160]

Outstanding...Michael, you have some kind of a channel here!!

[@caseylee12]

The one person I watch every KZbin video of... Tommy Emmanuel. Been my favorite since the 80s.

[@coryCuc]

Same