you can't improvise and shred at the same time

[@kjl3080]

Man does sax runs on a guitar

[@lovelessjams2720]

Don't you love it !

[@filipvelkov6829]

Great observation!! Guthrie’s playing seems to be greatly influenced by sax players, he’s even mentioned it in a video.

[@abrarjahinnafi1634]

​@@filipvelkov6829 I remember Allan Holdsworth mentioning his sax influence as well. I guess this is a thing among fusion players.

[@theopenmouth9695]

Its a thing among really great guitar soloists for sure, its also a kind of ouroboros as i believe charlie parker said he wanred to make his sax “sound like charlie christians guitar”.

[@Fearzero]

Many guitarists do.

[@jaybyhop]

That little arpeggio lick he does at the end is so sick

[@bleuorb]

yeahh!! and it's a bunch of guitar techniques at once

[@goon-705]

Guthrie Govan is honestly one of the greatest guitarists currently alive just with his ability to improvise alone.

[@goon-705]

@@gazza1252 Personally I don't think he's on the same level as Robert Fripp or Adrian Belew but he's close.

[@CampanellaJon]

​@@goon-705I believe that, in a certain way, it's just a case of preference. Especially when the artists have accumulated their unique development and thoughtful style. In my case, I choose Howe, Holdsworth, and Govan.

[@realtruenorth]

Improve is taste and taste is subjective, meaning there is no best. Only your favorite.

[@realtruenorth]

@@gazza1252 I would rate many above him, but he is amazing no doubt. He couldn't do what Tommy Emanual does, or Pat Martino, Mancuso, and he can't touch Joe Pass, not even close. But he us an amazing virtuoso. One of the best.

[@realtruenorth]

@@gazza1252 I would not put them in the same category as Govan, but they are good.

[@kedilervekuslar8791]

I got terrified from Bb13sus4/A

[@bleuorb]

Oh it’s his fluent improvisations over these chords for me

[@septonovic]

I got retired from Bb13sus4/A.

[@Dinofly4]

Chord jumpscare

[@bruhthe3rd436]

In order for it to look less intense, think of it as a Bb major 7th chord in third inversion, and the extensions are there for colour

[@TypingHazard]

Idk to my ears it's one of those "please don't name this chord" chords, it's a passing chord that probably just represents good voice leading in both hands and it happens to spell something abhorrent The notes he's playing over that chord are mostly F minor pentatonic really, I think the most big-brained thing he did was to not think about that chord and just play a good line

[@itsirrelevant4565]

Dude is so clever, I think. You can tell when he’s improvising or playing “his material”. It’s like he’s been playing one long song his entire life, that he occasionally gives pause to to transcribe.

[@terr4c0]

He's one of the best improvisers.

[@michaeltillmusic]

Guthrie might be the best guitarist alive. His work with Steven Wilson (Hand. Cannot. Erase has some of the best prog guitar work of the last decade) as well as his work with Hanz Zimmer over the last few years is incredible. Not to mention the Aristocrats which has always been amazing.

[@ShermanKyle]

What projects did he work on with Zimmer? Personally I’m not sure there is a more complete guitar player today; Guthrie is ultimate as far as stats go.

[@michaeltillmusic]

@@ShermanKyle he's been Zimmer's main live guitarist for at least 5 years now, he also contributed to Dune, but I'm not sure about his other movies.

[@forelectricstring8833]

And the concert with Dizzee Rascal.

[@karlpoppins]

He's technically insane but his own work, when not guided by the vision of his (compositional) superiors, is boring to listen to. He's fantastic with Steven Wilson (because he's only a part of the whole) and unbearable with the Aristocrats (because the focus is entirely on him).

[@Blockoumi]

@@karlpoppinsnah, he makes some of the most fun jazz fusion. It’s not a composed genre so of course it won’t have the same appeal

[@GHRiz]

This is one of my all time favorite little jam pieces by Guthrie, and it's great to see you giving it your treatment! Welcome back! 🙂

[@Apathesis0]

0:16 section so funky

[@sureshgandhi3313]

1:03 as well love it

[@batz_benzer]

Every single note this man plays is interesting, I´m constantly amazed watching him improvise

[@Pim3211]

0:31 that altered repetition of the hook before blasting off into space again. I love this man's ability

[@blairhicks7129]

When you’re deep in conversation, you don’t plan out what you’re going to say or the mechanics behind how you’re going to say it - you just speak. But very few speak like Guthrie!

[@silviomp]

He's not normal. One of my favorites of all time.

[@Arielclef]

Welcome back man! Missed your uploads. That's a very cool guitar solo :O . Hope university is treating you well!

[@aaronscottmatthews7883]

The fact that he was involved with the DUNE soundtrack is just fantastic

[@MrSvante88]

Was he? 😯 Didn’t know. That soundtrack is so great.

[@aunsarkar]

he's a wizard

[@Choober65]

WOW. I could listen to this guy ALL DAY, EVERY DAY.

[@Cameos0]

amazing... this guy is living my life! thank you guthrie!

[@JJW410]

I need this as a full song, I can't stop listening. Ut's the perfect miz of funk, jazz and blues. Is there a name for that?? IT'S PERFECT.

[@bleuorb]

It’s a Larry Carlton style backing track! Maybe search up the works of Larry Carlton

[@HarryJohnson-ph2fr]

Jazz fusion.

[@leonardomurillo6256]

Only one minute and that's enough to learn a thing or two from this amazing player. Viva Guthrie!

[@Shaboops]

That first riff sounded like something straight out of persona 5

[@luminry]

the days when my mother was there vibe

[@trevorphilips1237]

Oh my, oh my god!! Finally, you are back. And this is a giant step.

[@joshen6010]

He is more than a guitarist.His understanding of music makes him one of a kind.

[@guitar9310]

He is free to do ANYTHING at ANYTIME! That's what improvisation is supposed to be!!!

[@duresh08]

God finally blessing us with uploads ❤️

[@Rutinuiva]

"you can't improvise and shred at the same time" Guthrie: "Hold my beer."

[@Galova]

He doesn't drink beer. Unicorn blood only

[@Rutinuiva]

@@Galova XD

[@jorgevictorandresgallardocaro]

YESS 0:20 Mario lick present? hahaha

[@cameo2277]

ohh it does actually sound quite similar haha

[@enterauh2070]

Amazing playing. I'm not always into that fast a playing style, but it sounded fantastic. Tons of character, you kick ass!

[@dananthony6258]

I have to listen to ore of his music. He’s definitely the best of the best.

[@mikesaw81]

One word : LEGEND

[@armonickce5423]

Damn man! I actually felt that Bb13sus4/A like a jumpscare!!

[@all_mesa_man922]

Comment things that aren't just a carbon copy of someone else's comment from 2 days ago, you clown

[@aryabanerjee1179]

Man that starting run sounds so nostalgic! Cm9 for life

[@buttercupbarbs4283]

I haven't been this impressed in a while

[@guitarzilla555]

This was mind blowing. The transcription is so cool. Subscribed!!

[@crouton3455]

I love this guitar tone, it's kinda cheesy but so good. With how clean he plays it almost sounds fake and has this plastic quality.

[@GypsumGeneration]

It reminds me of the session player tones you'd hear in commercials or muzak or video games in the 90s, nostalgic for sure

[@Muzikman127]

it sounds Japanese. I don't know exactly why or how, but it does

[@jonirischx8925]

@@Muzikman127 You're abolutely right. I also can't put my finger on it why it does, but it definitely does...

[@phobics9498]

@@jonirischx8925 I think it may be more because of what he's playing. Japanese music tends to use extended chords a lot more than western music and western music which uses extended chords typically doesnt feature distorted guitar. The combination of distorted guitar+7th chords is common in J-rock, which is also what is being used here so it bears a resemblance. Well at least that's my theory as to why

[@Andresdha]

@@GypsumGeneration To me it reminds me of a Guitar tone you¿d find in a Gran Turismo Soundtrack you know?

[@demian04_rta]

I just watched Rick Beato's vid on this dude bro lol

[@ulisses_nicolau_barros]

Glad to see you around again, Bleu orb. Govan is a monster indeed.

[@Namagi]

He's back.

[@robertocrescenzi1789]

This man is just insane! ❤

[@andyhayes7828]

Amazing.........one of the best for sure 🤘

[@ff7fanboi]

That dude was right… guy never plays a bad note

[@housseineelhamidi1586]

Robben Ford backing track that I love

[@christopherlees1134]

You got me. I just had to impulse buy this transcription!

[@MrThemortgage]

Such a great guy to meet and an absolute BadAss on guitar.

[@lucienrobidoux3692]

Man, that's insane!

[@erik_gerhard]

This is just *GOOD!* thank you man 😌

[@WatchRayPlay]

You should see the live video of his Hans Zimmer Man of Steel solo, it's something to behold

[@Ritzrfx]

GG never seize to amaze!!

[@mike5177]

Cease*

[@Ritzrfx]

@@mike5177 thanks for correcting!!

[@thomasradcliffe298]

🤯 speechless !

[@benshaw2306]

The thinking man's shredder

[@Doty6String]

I remember hearing this the first time....Blew my mind

[@Ironsvillage]

Guthrie the 🐐

[@wisdiyanto8119]

Casually used the pinky as vibrato. Proceed to bend at the end. I refuse to believe this wizard as a human.

[@cristiangonzalezperez724]

Improvising is 7929 miles away from this.

[@johanpeeters7769]

Genius

[@mike5177]

Can there really be the NEXT guy after Guthrie? Like how much more amazing and brilliant can someone be?

[@ChristianBungert]

Mattheo Mancuso?

[@mike5177]

@@ChristianBungert He’s great, but I can’t put him on the same level, honestly. Not when it comes to how GG just transforms into whatever situation he’s in, and sounds perfect everytime.

[@davidsummerville351]

Great lines.

[@antidote7]

You can if you use blocks of notes, 3, 4,5, 6, and scramble the patterns on the fly.

[@popandajp]

thnak u so much for this transcription

[@Echo_123]

He’s finally back!

[@claudiogabrielcoman3384]

Qué buen sonido tiene esa guitarra, chabón

[@evansgate]

He plays the way I do in my dreams

[@S0larus]

Don't believe it's an improvisation, but it's still absolutely awesome!

[@shredd5705]

Yeah I mean he certainly did a run without camera, to see roughly what to play. You'd have to memorize the chords before you can improvise like this, and to memorize them you need to hear it. So why not also play over it. Doesn't detract from the value of it

[@bleuorb]

It is an improvisation. If you're familiar with the chord progression and have a decent knowledge of scales/modes/etc you'd be able to improvise and ofc, with years of experience you'd be able to go as far as 32nd notes cleanly like guthrie. Not sure if this is a one-take video but it isn't unlikely that it's improvised

[@shredd5705]

@@bleuorb Certainly, but people seem to think Guthrie just pulled this from his ass on first listen, without any preparation or familiriazing himself with the music that's going to come. That's not how improvisation works, you'd have to know the chords first. Especially at these speeds would be better to know them by heart. Or it's a familiar progression he has played before or something very similar (which is my guess) and thus has some general ideas on what would work over it

[@UnknownString88]

​​@@shredd5705 Honestly I'm confident he didn't have that much time to prepare, his vocabulary is out of this world. Of course he knows the progression beforehand and maybe played around with it and listened to it first, but overrall he mostly did pull that out of thin air. He's at that level, this is why he's considered one of the greatest.

[@phenylmusic]

the legend returns

[@HeavyProfessor]

His timing is absolutely perfect

[@ChadAV69]

This sounds like I'm watching the weather station on the hotel tv at disney land

[@clementeclemens2]

Genius!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@Jamski101]

So good!

[@DeAgingTechnology]

...genius...

[@adctm]

Missed you, man

[@tenkoshred724]

Ah como eu queria ouvir isso pela primeira vez de novo...

[@brotimi]

Great

[@davesiddons8921]

Not my favourite player by any stretch but hands down one of the best. Same kind of genius as Holdsworth.

[@NimeuMusic]

Bullet Blues is the best of those shreds.

[@mcpappysgolden]

Impossible! Good god.

[@kevindonnelly761]

There's no tab !! God Bless you !! 🤩😍💚❤ Reading Notation is MUCH easier and INFINITELY more useful.

[@ivankyselov2030]

Fm9; *password of secret FBI documents* ; Cm9😂

[@Behdad47]

Ever get that feeling when you're waiting for the pizza that's been in the oven for 45 minutes and all you think about is how delicious it's going to be while trying to stop your mouth when watering? That's exactly what happened when I was listening to this.

[@nickgreen4731]

What pizza takes 45 minutes? 😂 😉

[@Behdad47]

@@nickgreen4731 A really, really big one.

[@guitarado]

great

[@febilogi]

Long time no see bro :D glad you upload again

[@brainletplays3946]

Guthrie isn't human, he can do whatever he wants

[@Дисторшн-у6ш]

Сегодня,это лучшая фразировка,и вкус.гитара просто поет.Гатри!

[@bassic6959]

Oh so groovy

[@quickstep2408]

god tier

[@drums4metal]

Guthrie is... just Guthrie.

[@Alex15a8]

wow

[@tonybates7870]

Course ya can.

[@MrBlockHead]

Dude practices so much he doesn’t have time to get a haircut.🤣. Thats a compliment btw.

[@DAMusic-qu2ec]

Wow

[@OCT566]

Everyone saying he’s back, where did he go?

[@leshommesdupilly]

Is there a way for me to like the video multiple times ?

[@olfoogy]

Can you show me how to play that real quick? Heading to Guitar Center tomorrow!appreciate it

[@Neb222]

Shrimprovise, if you will.

[@srirupsharma7489]

When God wants to share some music with us so he came down and the almighty of guitar is here..

[@samswank]

It's just not fair.

[@samchoate1719]

well god damn

[@DangeroudDaisyDillinger-qm6on]

some come close, but none of them can topple him

[@starrybenchstudios]

YOURE ALIVE

[@Nicodareus]

I've heard this somewhere in the Gran Turismo franchise... 🤔😂

[@AnFearCiuin]

That's it, I'm co-opting that one bit of graffiti from the 60's and giving it it's due: Govan is God!