Having been fortunate to have seen live Jeff Beck, John McLaughlin Alan Holdsworth, Shawn Lane, Frank Gambale and other players who moved the needle, Matteo is my favorite modern guitarist. Long may he run. I hope to see Matteo in concert soon. In the meantime, thanks for sharing these live performance videos.
A few weeks ago a friend got me to check out a Mancuso performance. Going in I feared he would be a shredder w/ no substance. The goosebumps hit on the first tune, (it was the one played in this clip). Their version of Fred (the Holdsworth piece from Believe it) killed as did everything else they played! He's definitely soaked up some of the Shawn Lane/Eric Johnson sound, but fortunately there's quite a bit more going on too.
Damn I'm glad my playing career went thru the 70's, 80's, 90's. All i had to do was keep up with Clapton, Hendrix, Santana, Beck. Child's play (well, Beck....) compared to the talent out there these days. MM is obviously the product of genetic engineering - let's hope he uses his powers in the service of good.
All is needed to create a Matteo is a very good professional guitar player as a dad, that let's you play classic guitar but forget to tell that for electric a pick is needed.. God bless also Vinnie the Dad
@@bbbofficial777 Ok, I’ll rephrase it: Can’t get enough of his guitar playing. The incredible thing is how versatile he is…classical, jazz, blues, fusion…just amazing.
I knew exactly what you meant @gcolnr…and I absolutely agree with you! Don’t feel the need to explain yourself to the trolls who stalk the “comments” section on RUclips🤣
Shawn and Matteo would have collaborated at some point in time. I can't imagine Matteo not getting to do an album with Frank Gambale. The Two biggest Fusion Giants on planet Earth today (because Allan Holdsworth is no longer alive) Rip Allan 2017!
In all my 50 years of playing, I still am astonished by how some soundmen lose track of what's happening on stage. Mateo walks toward the microphone to announce the drummer's name and the mic's not turned up. As musicians, especially backup musicians, It is ALWAYS great, and important, to hear your name. I don't know how many times I've watched a guitarist playing an awesome solo and his amp mic isn't turned up. This isn't a put down to all soundmen but as you good guys know, the best soundmen are the ones you don't notice.
That riff @ 4:30 - $:40 is absolutely the greatest riff of all time.....All i can say is "no he didn't!?" Wow, the speed, accuracy, tone and feel of Matteo's playing is unmatched by any guitarist except of course Eddie and Eric Johnson., just my opinion, but I am a musician myself if that matters. Matteo = GOAT and his bassist and drummer are monsters on their instruments as well! Please come to the USA on tour so I can cop a couple riffs my dude!
Electric guitar technique evolves yet again, never has an instrument been so limitless, and MM is amazing. As an aside, I'm also happy to finally see Yamaha guitars get some love, they're sadly underrated, so maybe their time has finally come.
Lots of times there's hype around a young player that just fizzles out, but Mancuso is the real deal. Musical, talented, creative, and he does it all without "showing off," like so many other skilled guitarists. The notes make sense.
@@vescallaghan2544 No! he's picking with the ring finger holding the tip of the index finger as close as possible to the string. The index finger should stay on the fretboard part of the string and close just that much not to mute it.
Matteo is frequently compared to many past masters. I've yet to see him compared to Esteban. Esteban is next level. Keep playing, Matteo! That level may be in your future.
No todo es rapidez .....la música es sentimiento...y este tipo de guitarristas no transmite nsda, notas notas y notas , escalas y nada más, Clapton, Page, Beck, Blackmore, May etc etc inalcanzables ....dioses de la guitarra 🎉 8:09
And then there's flowers. And cats. Whales And.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. What we are experiencing here is some sort of divine inspiration.
At this level, the idea that one is better than the other is a matter of subjective preferences. Both guys could easily be someone's favorite. At the three Arsitocrats shows I went to Govan was really impressive, and has a very nimble sense of humor, he's maybe a bit more clinical sounding than Mancuso, like he had to focus and work his ass off to get there. Only caught one Mancuso performance so far, but he seems more like a guy who possibly didn't have to work as hard and is more naturally gifted. You'll hear more Shawn Lane, Eric Johnson and Holdsworth in Mancuso than you will in Govan. Govan often reminds me of Mike Keneally who is also a superlative musician.
It is my opinion, after more than 40 years of listening to all of Jazz in all its variants Matteo Mancuso is absolutely overrated. We will see if in the next 10 years we will remember a piece composed by him. I am not talking about technique or speed of performance, he does not lack that.
If he got paid for all those notes he played he’d be a billionaire but he’s a great player. But man he gotta play fast all the time. It’s like talking to someone who talks fast all the time it’s annoying lol 😂
@@BoyWonder12 it's clear you have a poor knowledge of this guy in terms of videos seen on you tube (he has been here for 10 years now), led by a probable prejudice or at least sheer envy...
He will go down in history as a "dueldidueldidueldi" playing child without a soul! What is that supposed to be, seriously.... he will never reach legendary status like Clapton, Santana, Hendrix, May, Young, Hetfield etc etc... he will never write songs that will last for decades, I'm sure of that. All this hype is just ridiculous, everyone is fawning over him and patting his shoulder.
Give him a fair chance. He is phenomenal and plays many styles, he is humble and has great taste. The type of music he plays will not dictate the charts but the charts suck anyway. He is not a one-dimensional shredder.
@@albertking1566 I was there too, and was skeptical because of all the hype. It was a mindblowing performance. He most certainly will not "go down in history as a child playing without a soul".
Having been fortunate to have seen live Jeff Beck, John McLaughlin Alan Holdsworth, Shawn Lane, Frank Gambale and other players who moved the needle, Matteo is my favorite modern guitarist. Long may he run.
I hope to see Matteo in concert soon. In the meantime, thanks for sharing these live performance videos.
Shawn lane.. You lucky son of a gun.
holy snap he's lucky@@CosmosArchipelago
You are blessed to have seen all of them... Shawn was gone so soon.
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A few weeks ago a friend got me to check out a Mancuso performance. Going in I feared he would be a shredder w/ no substance. The goosebumps hit on the first tune, (it was the one played in this clip). Their version of Fred (the Holdsworth piece from Believe it) killed as did everything else they played! He's definitely soaked up some of the Shawn Lane/Eric Johnson sound, but fortunately there's quite a bit more going on too.
NAMM = Nobody As Matteo Mancuso
Сыграл бы он все это в одну гитару с басами. А так, меня приглашайте, 5о вопрос. Гелевоенаращивание ногтей даст хороший звук?
@@fenteflushkinfentefhluhovi7178 lo que tú digas macho
😊
Nobody Above Matteo Mancuso
Word!!!
Matteo is the guitar genius of today. Got great tone, too.
There’s also this guy called Pasquale Grasso, when it come to Jazz
Got it will check out Pascuale.
Matteo is unbelievable, another great talent and great 'Italian Pride'.
Damn I'm glad my playing career went thru the 70's, 80's, 90's. All i had to do was keep up with Clapton, Hendrix, Santana, Beck. Child's play (well, Beck....) compared to the talent out there these days. MM is obviously the product of genetic engineering - let's hope he uses his powers in the service of good.
Lol God save us if he ever takes acid.
All is needed to create a Matteo is a very good professional guitar player as a dad, that let's you play classic guitar but forget to tell that for electric a pick is needed.. God bless also Vinnie the Dad
I concur Bro. ! Sheesh ! Love to hear and watch though ! More of Gods power to them !! 🔥🎸🎸🔥👍👍✌
@@yayayaokoksure Hahaha ! No doubt !😁✌
Some more Holdsworth would've helped.
Al DiMeola was right about this young Cat & that Trio .
Carrying the intersection of brilliance and Compositional prowess to the next level .
I look at it every day, it makes me feel better in these difficult days that I live
Just can’t get enough of this young man. 😀
cringe
@@bbbofficial777 Ok, I’ll rephrase it: Can’t get enough of his guitar playing. The incredible thing is how versatile he is…classical, jazz, blues, fusion…just amazing.
I knew exactly what you meant @gcolnr…and I absolutely agree with you! Don’t feel the need to explain yourself to the trolls who stalk the “comments” section on RUclips🤣
@@rselp My wife and I are going to his live show in Bakersfield tomorrow night. Really looking forward to it.
Ascoltati i drift lab sempre con mancuso
Ridiculous fantastic playing!!
God bless you, Matteo ! ♥️🙏😽
First time hearing him. I close my eyes and I see Shawn Lane. That's a great big compliment for those who don't know.
Shawn and Matteo would have collaborated at some point in time. I can't imagine Matteo not getting to do an album with Frank Gambale. The Two biggest Fusion Giants on planet Earth today (because Allan Holdsworth is no longer alive) Rip Allan 2017!
In all my 50 years of playing, I still am astonished by how some soundmen lose track of what's happening on stage. Mateo walks toward the microphone to announce the drummer's name and the mic's not turned up. As musicians, especially backup musicians, It is ALWAYS great, and important, to hear your name. I don't know how many times I've watched a guitarist playing an awesome solo and his amp mic isn't turned up. This isn't a put down to all soundmen but as you good guys know, the best soundmen are the ones you don't notice.
Agreed!
The one's paying undivided attention. Agree. But this isn't a pro concert.
Stunning.
That riff @ 4:30 - $:40 is absolutely the greatest riff of all time.....All i can say is "no he didn't!?" Wow, the speed, accuracy, tone and feel of Matteo's playing is unmatched by any guitarist except of course Eddie and Eric Johnson., just my opinion, but I am a musician myself if that matters. Matteo = GOAT and his bassist and drummer are monsters on their instruments as well! Please come to the USA on tour so I can cop a couple riffs my dude!
True!! Yet he also plays very close to Allan Holdsworth.
Guthrie has a few chops 😊
Such an awesome player!
AMAZING HES THE #1 RIGHT NOW , FOR THE NEW & OLD GUITAR GODS , ALFRED NYC / PR
Electric guitar technique evolves yet again, never has an instrument been so limitless, and MM is amazing.
As an aside, I'm also happy to finally see Yamaha guitars get some love, they're sadly underrated, so maybe their time has finally come.
Sick rhythm section too
I agree!
I've never seen any member of his bands NOT keep up with him. They're usually as talented as him but playing their instrument
Favorite track of his.
SO sick that he came with the trio!
Lots of times there's hype around a young player that just fizzles out, but Mancuso is the real deal. Musical, talented, creative, and he does it all without "showing off," like so many other skilled guitarists. The notes make sense.
If you like this kind of jam, check out the song “Palace of Dreams” with Shawn Lane, Jonas Hellborg and Michael Shrieve from his “Two Doors” album.
Similar certainly.
That revstar is no joke😮
beautiful...!
Inspirational
anyone can play 64 notes in a bar, but to place one or two in just the right place, that's special. he is special!
The B & D backbone is solid!
Love this kid, dang
the pinch harmonics fingerpicking is blowing my mind...
I think he is literally pinching the strings :)
@@vescallaghan2544 No! he's picking with the ring finger holding the tip of the index finger as close as possible to the string. The index finger should stay on the fretboard part of the string and close just that much not to mute it.
I am most impressed how they can comp and play bass for the other
Italy favorite son.
Matteo is frequently compared to many past masters. I've yet to see him compared to Esteban. Esteban is next level. Keep playing, Matteo! That level may be in your future.
nice music!
Technically complex, musically enjoyable. New super technical guitarists should take note.
ofc matteo is killing it like always but the drummer was also great
Amazing
Fusion Monsters!geil!
So, Matteo and Taj were in the same building!! That would've been a duet to see!! Perhaps in the future...
Matteo is simply amazing and he's even cooler to me now thanks to the Alex Lifeson chord at 6:45 😄
The best.
Same line up behind him ✌
This live version is a banger!
Amazing 🤟🏻🎸
His guitar playing is so fluent, I am not sure it is even called guitar playing anymore. 🙂
Killer !
Why "Mamma mia!"? Next time "Pizza, mandolino, mafia"?
It was cringeworthy...
this dude is the new robben ford
Some Allan Holdsworth in there,yesss!
No todo es rapidez .....la música es sentimiento...y este tipo de guitarristas no transmite nsda, notas notas y notas , escalas y nada más, Clapton, Page, Beck, Blackmore, May etc etc inalcanzables ....dioses de la guitarra 🎉 8:09
Epic.
OH MY GOD!!!!
08:02 Damn here it even seems influenced by the Zu. Fantastico, in ogni caso, Matteo!
There are not many superlatives to describe the Mancuso trio that do them justice.
Btw Matteo's surname is pronounced MancuZo.
❤
Manci! Manci! 😀👏👏👏👏👏
Quick steps to became the best in the world (if not already..).. Only Al di Meola or Satriani, Vai or Nuno but is already at the table with them
fingerpicking micidialeeeeh! avrebbe detto il buon Richard Benson
Props the bassist!
All three are beyond amazing.
This song gives me Cynic vibes halfway through, with that metal riff around the 7:50 min mark.
Yamaha should get Hiromi and Matteo together for a collaboration.
У-уффффф!!!!!!!
5:52 wow
Yep i was think the same ! The guy sweep with fingers… perfectly clean
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thing (The Addams Family) 🖐🏻
If there is anyone out there that still thinks that we all came from a hot puddle of bubbling slime, may I introduce you to Mateo Mancuso...
And then there's flowers. And cats. Whales And..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
What we are experiencing here is some sort of divine inspiration.
👍👍👌
Can anyone tell me the name of the piece that precedes the performance of Mancuso and his group? Tanks😊
it’s just the beginning of the same song
It's Matteo 's composition, written just for Silk road video version.
Molta tecnica e virtuosismo... Ma poca Anima! Comunque bravo e innovativo
Jiminy hendrix would be proud of the Master Guitarists
IF MATTEO AND JIMMY WERE IN THE SAME PLACE AND AT THE SAME AGE , JIMMY WOULD BE HELL NO I'AM NOT PLAYING , LOL .
5:22 😮😵💫
Reminds me of Chickenfoot
Now I just feel like an asshole when I don't want to play because I don't have a pick... hahahaha
Holy shit.
I can't understand how it can be so successful!
it's a normal guitarist
do you know:
Larry Carlton
Scott Henderson
Robben Ford
etc etc
Should have got him to jam with Jesus Molina while at NAMM
8:41 lidyan rules
He should play Johnny B. Goode
Is this a boxing match??
How does Guthrie Govan compare to Matteo?
I think guthrie is more experienced in a better player sorry
At this level, the idea that one is better than the other is a matter of subjective preferences. Both guys could easily be someone's favorite. At the three Arsitocrats shows I went to Govan was really impressive, and has a very nimble sense of humor, he's maybe a bit more clinical sounding than Mancuso, like he had to focus and work his ass off to get there. Only caught one Mancuso performance so far, but he seems more like a guy who possibly didn't have to work as hard and is more naturally gifted. You'll hear more Shawn Lane, Eric Johnson and Holdsworth in Mancuso than you will in Govan. Govan often reminds me of Mike Keneally who is also a superlative musician.
Modern version of Frank Gambale
Frank Gambale + Eric Johnson + Alan Holdsworth + Scott Henderson + Joe Pass + Wes Montgomery all in one amazing package!
It is my opinion, after more than 40 years of listening to all of Jazz in all its variants Matteo Mancuso is absolutely overrated. We will see if in the next 10 years we will remember a piece composed by him. I am not talking about technique or speed of performance, he does not lack that.
одни лысины в зале ))
Technically very impressive.... But SUCH BORING, POINTLESS MUSIC. This is strictly for guitar nerds.
I don’t feel anything when he plays you have to reach people hearts not ears
You are not reached...Speak for yourself only
If he got paid for all those notes he played he’d be a billionaire but he’s a great player. But man he gotta play fast all the time. It’s like talking to someone who talks fast all the time it’s annoying lol 😂
@@BoyWonder12 it's clear you have a poor knowledge of this guy in terms of videos seen on you tube (he has been here for 10 years now), led by a probable prejudice or at least sheer envy...
Thats right, man ! and thats what i say ,too all the Time. He will never write Songs for Decades and Generations. Only soulless " dudeldidueldidu" !
@@tonymaner5510 That's his opinion, so what's the problem?
he is not real, i dont need to practice
I'd rather listen to something pleasing to my ear instead of a bunch of noise. 🤮🤮
Joke
Not for me ,stick with Joe B
He will go down in history as a "dueldidueldidueldi" playing child without a soul! What is that supposed to be, seriously.... he will never reach legendary status like Clapton, Santana, Hendrix, May, Young, Hetfield etc etc... he will never write songs that will last for decades, I'm sure of that. All this hype is just ridiculous, everyone is fawning over him and patting his shoulder.
But he is a damn good guitarist.
@@albertking1566 sure, he is
Saw him Friday night with his trio in Sacramento. He was brilliant!
Give him a fair chance. He is phenomenal and plays many styles, he is humble and has great taste. The type of music he plays will not dictate the charts but the charts suck anyway. He is not a one-dimensional shredder.
@@albertking1566 I was there too, and was skeptical because of all the hype. It was a mindblowing performance. He most certainly will not "go down in history as a child playing without a soul".
yawn
Did you take a pill?
I'm with ya, but then this isn't my style of music. He's innovative and tons of talent but that's it. doesn't make me want to stand up and cheer.
Move on. He's incredible.
🤣🤣🤣 best comment for this overrated Kid !
@@m.thephilosopherProbably the best thing to happen to guitar n a while. Is this your first exposure to him?
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