I met Guthrie at a John McLaughlin concert in Bangkok a few years ago. I told him how impressed I was that he had mastered so many different electric guitar techniques, and then I said, "You must have put in a tremendous amount of work." Without missing a beat, he replied, "If it felt like work, I wouldn't have done it."
In one interview, Guthrie said that he practiced the guitar every day after school but to him it wasn't "practice"; it was "playing". He said that if he had perceived it as practice, it would've felt uncool, not fun, and tedious and he would've probably not "practiced" at all and instead do other stuff which is fun.
+Dyami Corriveau I understand that. It makes me wonder if I should even try to be a musician sometimes cause practice is fun but also definitely tedious and frustrating for me at times. The whole prospect of being an aspiring musician is daunting and makes me very anxious sometimes. I guess I think about it too much, and also compare myself to those like Guthrie, or even other amazing musicians like Ravel, Debussy, The Beatles, Jacob Collier, the list goes on. I just want to be a skilled musician at the very least, but damn it's hard.
A huge thanks to Rick for going into such detail on this! In many ways it is what paved the way for us a company, so it is great to see someone give it the time it deserves.
Guthrie taught me at Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford 2000..man, i sat at the front of every one of his classes. Insane player and such a nice guy. Gave me a distinction and told me to my face, life complete.
Ooooooooooooooooooooooh WOW. You are one lucky S.O.B...I have met GG and seen him play x4 but the be taught by him.....Oh man, that is the dream and well done getting a distinction. From Guthrie, that must be a real honor...Nice one dude. Great memories forever. Don't stop playing..Peace
Guthrie did a practical music session at my college. We were all given the opportunity to get up and jam with him. It was one of my most memorable lessons. Great guy and an incredible musician/player
I went to a Guthrie Masterclass and asked him what he thinks about over 2-5-1 changes. His answer was, "when we talk, do think of a verb and where the preposition is and what tense do you need to be in, and where does the noun live? No - you speak your ideas. Music should be communication like that, where you know the rules and don't have to think." ME: - er more study then......😁
@It's in the book " Listen son...." Hey listen, you old git - I'm an old man too and you're giving us all a bad name, got it? I don't want to have to come back and spell it out....
@It's in the book you are missing the point on different levels. First of all, I repeat what I said above: Guthrie is being presented as a guitarist and not as a songwriter here. He's no Lennon, and doesn't aim to be. I wouldn't go on the comments section of a video on Lennon's songwriting and criticize him for not being a great Jazz improviser. Or a car mechanic. But the main problem is that you are commenting on a video that you obviously haven't watched. The video is all about the phrasing in Guthrie's playing, and specifically *not* about the technique. Rick even emphasizes it very explicitly in 11:19, when he says "technique is so not part of this. It's all about flow and phrasing". Guthrie himself makes the point elsewhere, that when you're playing you shouldn't be thinking about which scale and technique you are using, in the same way that you are not thinking about the rules of grammar when speaking. If you think that 'feel' and knowledge are mutually exclusive and don't appreciate improvisation that's fine, but then you are on the wrong channel and wasting your time.
I don't know how I developed the thought he was not friendly, because listening to him talk he seems like such a lovely guy. I'm glad to know that perception is wrong.
It's so amazing to see someone who knows his stuff, break down someone who knows his stuff. I actually have met Guthrie, and not only is he just a complete beast of a guitar player, but he is also a really, and I mean really, humble nice man. Thanks for this Rick. keep up the amazing work. Peace.
I played with Guthrie last Thursday and I can tell you that his knowledge of the different genres and the main exponents of those styles is extensive..he played one ridiculous solo that was completely George Benson..and then he was Albert Collins..and he's completely humble with it..he's the real deal.
Thank you for this, Mr Beato. Growing up in Norway, I struggled to find my place in this world. Both my parents are creatives; my mother is a painter, and my father is a studio technician, producer, and guitarist. For some reason, I delved much deeper with visual arts than I ever did music. This I find strange since I've grown up with a recording studio in my house; grand piano in the hallway, B3 Organ in the studio, various instruments and guitars everywhere. There are photographs of me as a young child playing on guitars twice my size, and I have vivid memories of my first electric instrument that my father gave me; a miniature cherry red Telecaster (which I still have) that we used to play old rock riffs like Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, and The Rolling Stones on. Then, I can't even remember why, or when, it just stopped. I basically didn't touch an instrument until my 20's. I bought a Strat, which I picked up from time to time; I even got myself Rock-Smith and joined a school 'band' because I wanted to start playing. It didn't stick, though. I went on to do more visual arts for years, even starting on a bachelor's degree in illustration in the UK. However, that little spark in the back of my head never went out. I got myself a DAW, which (again) I only did sporadically. Life got in the way as usual, and I made myself ill by unknowingly fighting it; part of the reason I ended up doing visual arts is that it was "easy" for me, I never gave myself the time to become adept at music, so, in return, it was not "easy." As mentioned, I became ill, so I had to quit my studies in Wales. I moved back to Norway, where I was diagnosed with Adult-ADHD, and I'm awaiting assessment for Aspergers; this might have been just what I needed, though. I've had time to get into the art of composing, and I've had time to play the piano, guitar, ukulele, and other instruments. I've had time to delve into my DAW, and I've had time to experiment with both music production and mixing. Finally, the comfort of being capable again started appearing, and I have never felt so at ease. Your channel contains a plethora of information I never thought existed, or knew I needed; it has opened my eyes to how, and why music theory is not a hindrance for creativity, but rather a tool to expand on it. So, thank you, Mr. Beato. Thank you for sharing all of this. I have bought your book, and I'm looking forward to learning!
Benjamin Austnes Narum, I hope you’re still enjoying playing music again, perhaps you were just waiting for the right time for you to get into it. Certainly the therapeutic power of playing music means you can also do it for simple therapy even if high artistic achievement is not the aim. Greetings from the very wet hills of Wales.
Guthrie is next level and many have yet to realize this, when i heard Erotic Cakes in 2007, one of my best friends brought it over to my house one day and was like "you have to hear this", not kidding it changed my life, it was so powerful.
Not at all. He's a jack of all trades, master of none. He's a good player in general, but just imitates other sounds and his jazz and country playing are very rudimentary at best.
@@Noisehead101 I couldn't leave that comment alone. Who are you exactly? You are saying Guthrie is a master of none? You clearly no nothing about music
@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 of course that way 99% Indians wouldn't know about him, I was referring to people who also listen to rock music should know about him, he produced some of the great music while incorporating the best singers guitarists and drummers, so the material produced is of really highest quality
I always love your enthusiasm Rick. My Guthrie story now. I was hired to play cello for the Hans Zimmer show in Canandagua, NY two years ago. Thrilled to see Guthrie rolling his own cigarettes out on the patio with us locals. I'd seen his videos and proceeded to make a fool of myself by saying something about him playing a glass neck guitar. He wasn't too sure about that (turns out it was fret less). Lovely gentleman. I was honored that he spent a moment with me. The concert was amazing. Sitting maybe 20 feet from him on stage, I remember one section cooking along in a REALLY fast 7/8, lights flashing, sub bass rattling my jingly bits, and Guthrie just screaming.
@@davidmeyer8756 He approaches the guitar like a musician, not a guitar player. It's fantastically refreshing, he truly speaks the language of music rather than the tricks of the guitar. The guitar is simply his most efficient outlet. Like Rick says, he can do flashy stuff all day but his musicality is what sets him apart completely.
The first time I heard about Guthrie was back in 2011, playing live his "Wonderful slippery thing", and I was so thrilled because I could never find some specific guitar sounds, actually instrumentals, that were reflecting with me, until that one day... I liked that jazzy fusion, all the phrasing and "jockey" playing, so I kept watching other related videos with Guthrie and since then, his style of playing had such a bing impact on my guitar playing - just the right impact that I wanted. Sure at that time I was saying to myself how I could never be as good as him, but during these 8 years I actually realized how I don't need to be as good as him, but rather to be as good as myself, to play with the emotions that I have. I don't even know how I would play the guitar today if I haven't had watched that video in 2011. big big thanks mr. GOVAN! ;)
Guthrie is the most incredible player I have heard in my 35 years of playing and so love that you are talking about him. His progressions are sublime, playing out of this world and his ability to teach is simply perfection. Love your channel, Rick. This is killer.
I'm not a shred guy. I'm not aiming for Guthrie's speed. But thank you for getting into how Guthrie deals with phrasing, especially with ending his phrases. That might be the thing that I'd like to emulate from his playing. Plus, he is a super nice dude! Clicking on this video was a no-brainer.
Rick, I though for sure you'd pull apart "Home Invasion/Regret #9" - with one of the most killer moog solos AND one of the best (Guthrie Govan) guitar solos ever.
Check out river of Longing guitar solo part, for the Jasón Becker album. I did a cover and took me 3 weeks to transcribe and be able to play!! It’s a beautiful solo!!
He's talked about sweeping before and said he can do it but stylistically it's not really his bag. That's where he says that he gets the tapped octave arpeggio lines, is from listening to sax players and liking the 'bubbly' sound of playing an arpeggio tapped as opposed to sweeping. Great video as always Rick.
Actually he does sweep pick all the time, but unlike most guys he does it only in one direction and follows with something else, like some sort of wide stretch in the phrase, which builds up tension and then answers in a different, typically more conjunct way for release. Also, he almost never sweeps one note per string in every string, and that's why you never watch him do a full six string run when he goes for it; it's always a three, four string tops run in which he hammers or slides at least once, which breaks the run and makes it way too fluid for it to be recognizable as sweep picking.
I’ve been saying he’s the most accomplished electric guitarist i have ever heard for years.. JTC has some amazing guitarists... techniques that are almost inhuman, but Guthrie has something very special.. Which is exactly what Rick is pointing out..
The first ever Guthrie Govan experience I had was watching “Along the Tracks” on youtube back in maybe 2009? I remember thinking “what the hell did I just witness?” Ive been hooked on his music ever since.
It sounds as though he's listened to a lot of horn players. For example, a sax player like Nelson Rangel has an amazing way of phrasing and it's smooth as silk, just beautiful, same like Guthrie.
Ron Sansone Guthrie actually said in an interview that he listened to a lot of sax players. It’s the inspiration behind his signature tapped arpeggios that sound very fluid, kind of like a sax
same goes for the late Allan Holdsworth; I've read several interviews where he spoke of originally wanting to be a sax player, and being inspired by the likes of Coltrane... which has much to do with developing his fluid legato style.
Guthrie really is unbelievable. There doesn't seem to be any disconnect between the voice he creates in his head and the translation onto the instrument.
Wonderful for Rik Beato to highlight Guthrie Govan. Two Masters together, finally. I am so glad to see Guthrie live with The Aristocrats. Just an unbelievable player.
Guthrie Govan is Legendary. Absolute Monster Guitar Player. Just a Fire-breathing Dragon "ala" John Coltrane or Allan Holdsworth. Love G.G.- Awesome Series Rick. Enjoy your channel tremendously. oNe LovE from NYC.
Guthrie Govan is a monster player. Certainly one of the most technically accomplished players I've ever seen. But to me, what sets him apart is how interesting his ideas and phrasing are. Surprises are everywhere. To top that off, he seems like a genuinely good guy. Well grounded as a human being. That mix of talent and grace is extremely rare.
I love your love of Govan. He really is extraordinary isn't he? he also talks really intelligently about guitars and music and he's very generous with his insights. He really lives and breathes guitar. I envy you Rick - you can play his licks! you're no slouch.
This is a phenomenal breakdown of one of, if not the greatest, guitarist of our time. *Thank you, Rick* I've only recently become familiar with Guthrie, only recently started watching Rick's videos, and only recently re-awakened to guitar-focused information and I'm deeply impressed and thankful. Rick is a true master or inspection, interpretation, and music archeology, digging deep into a virtuosic mastermind of guitar and music, Guthrie Govan. Thank you!
I caught him in 1980 on a Thames Television programme (a UK channel) playing, I seemed to remember it was, a perfect rendition of Jimi Hendrix's Purple Haze. He was 9 years old at the time. I've looked for that piece of film recently but have not been able to trace it.
Great video, Rick! And a fantastic new concept :) Guthrie is my definitely favorite contemporary rock/fusion player. I discovered him when I heard Steven Wilson's song "Ancestral", which has probably my favorite rock solo of all time But yeah, I hope that there is going to be some classical and film composers here, too, like Howard Shore, Debussy, Thomas Newman etc. :)
Woah. An episode on Guthrie. Super exciting. His playing is just as eloquent and intricate as his manner of speaking. Man knows how to express himself. Absolutely one of the most incredible musicians ever.
I come back to watch this video every three months because it is the best breakdown of Guthries style that I can find ANYWHERE. Please please please do a Guthrie Govan interview. It will break the internet. Or at least Guthrie/Aristocrats what makes this song great. I'll pay money please Rick 😫
Guthrie is an example of how you can start to think when you break down every possible barrier technically. He is 100% focused on the music and I'm sure he doesn't even realize what he's actually doing. He thinks of an idea = it's being played just how he is imagining it. I've seen him live with Steven Wilson, The Aristocrats, and Solo (w/ Jon Finn and Nili Brosh). He is that good. Every single performance is unique and flavorful. His improvisations are so good, most professional guitar players likely couldn't even write, rehearse, and perform something of that caliber.
Guthrie Govan is an absolute lord of guitar. Musically intellectual yet totally in control and brimming with taste and chops that seem beyond us mere human germs. Full on respect to you Mr. Beato for not only breaking him down to a slightly more digestible state but for proving yet again that you're not only a musical scholar to envy but a pretty nifty guitarist in your own right. Gorgeous tone by the way. Any chance of some insight into your chain? All the very best and much love!
Great video, gonna be a great series. If i may suggest some players for the future, Allan Holdsworth, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler
Yes! Guthrie is certainly one of the finest players of our time and I love his choices and phrasing. So much depth! I listen a lot to Guthrie Govan, Robben Ford, and Larry Carlton because of their ability to take a theme and really develop a solo that compliments and drives a song forward in interesting and unexpected ways without losing the listener in a mind numbing shred. Thanks for this one Rick!
Never clicked on anything so fast before! I had some lessons with Guthrie back in the 90s...he was relatively unknown back then aside from writing for a UK guitar magazine. We all knew back then we were in the presence of greatness. So humble, such clarity when explaining things and he's all about making music..not just playing 'guitar'. I was a guitar geek (mainly listening to technical guitar...Vai, Satriani etc back then as a teenager) and I remember asking Guthrie who he was listening to at the moment. His response surprised me. He told me he was listening to lots of Bjork. It really made me stop and think...if Guthrie's listening to Bjork, maybe I should..maybe I should listen to a much wider variety of music. That really kicked off a lot of musical exploration for me and got me more into theory too. I owe Guthrie a lot for giving me a push in the right musical directions at an earlyish age. His enthusiasm, thoughtfulness and eloquence are some of the qualities that make him stand out.
@@youmothershouldknow4905 You didn't even listen to this video ! Rick even says Jeff Beck, and he does ! There's nothing at all wrong with that . You can't help but emulate that who you admire . So no, it's not nonsense.
When it comes to phrasing, the following come to mind: Guthrie Govan. Allan Holdsworth. Brett Garsed. Scott Henderson. Robben Ford. They are all unique and unequalled. Greetings from Argentina, nice video!
Rick thanks SO much for doing this. YOUR enthusiasm for music is SO wonderful. I've been hearing Guthrie's name bandied about, and am BLOWN AWAY hearing him. There's something about him being SO original, yet SO accessibly funky. WOW!
That dude is astounding; his videos are some of the best music videos on RUclips for my money, not just for the composing, playing, and arranging, all amazing, but also the amazing video artistic and production skills! A real savant, in my opinion!
wow what an original and brave critique. why pick on low hanging fruit? who spends that much time being bitter and hating instead of creating something.
@@DroneCorpse ..I like the point you made. But I think the guy was just kidding around but I do like the point you made though "Why pick on low hanging fruit?" ...Sid R. 2019...
@@DroneCorpse WTF are you talking about? Did your undies get in a twist over the terrible offense to Lil Wayne or a Jonas? Otherwise, how the heck does your post relate to any above it. And seriously, where is the offense even if you like those guys? I see lighthearted joking, and you take it as "bitter and hating"? How silly; lighten up and live in the real world where people can say silly things about celebs without causing brains to explode (except maybe yours). For my own contribution, I'd like to suggest Rick analyze the underrated sophistication of Adam Sandler's mastery of modern harmony on acoustic guitar and vocal accompaniment! Sheer musical genius!
I came across Guthrie through you Months ago Rick… just want to thank you! Guthrie is just a phenomenal guitarist, but what I also appreciate is he goes back down to the very foundations of playing and he has lessons that help the intermediate or even beginner player… On top of that he is very funny, I love his dry sense of humor! Again, THANK YOU RICK and THANK YOU GUTHRIE! 🎸
What amazes me about Guthrie is that he has mastered so many genres of music. He doesn't sound like someone who's just dabbled in a few things, but plays them better than most pros who have played one genre their whole life. He has several lifetimes of a mere mortal guitarist's knowledge.
I met Guthrie at a John McLaughlin concert in Bangkok a few years ago. I told him how impressed I was that he had mastered so many different electric guitar techniques, and then I said, "You must have put in a tremendous amount of work." Without missing a beat, he replied, "If it felt like work, I wouldn't have done it."
thats honestly pretty discouraging for someone who sees an instrument as a means to creating music
@@dyamicorriveau9677 Is there another way to see an instrument?
@@dyamicorriveau9677 thats a fact, we have to deal with it man...
In one interview, Guthrie said that he practiced the guitar every day after school but to him it wasn't "practice"; it was "playing". He said that if he had perceived it as practice, it would've felt uncool, not fun, and tedious and he would've probably not "practiced" at all and instead do other stuff which is fun.
+Dyami Corriveau I understand that. It makes me wonder if I should even try to be a musician sometimes cause practice is fun but also definitely tedious and frustrating for me at times. The whole prospect of being an aspiring musician is daunting and makes me very anxious sometimes. I guess I think about it too much, and also compare myself to those like Guthrie, or even other amazing musicians like Ravel, Debussy, The Beatles, Jacob Collier, the list goes on. I just want to be a skilled musician at the very least, but damn it's hard.
A huge thanks to Rick for going into such detail on this! In many ways it is what paved the way for us a company, so it is great to see someone give it the time it deserves.
Do you guys like own him? 😅😂
@@NicolasLaucirica No one owns Guthrie
@@JTCGuitar ...It's Guthrie that OWNS you
@@Elemy69 😂🤷♂️
Rick please get him to do a sounding off. And get him to talk about some serious music theory stuff. PLEASE
Yes oh please do do that Rick!!
Totally agree !!!
Just do it! :D
They can make a 2 hours video talking and I feel it would still feel a bit underwhelming and short.. Would be awesome!
PLEASE Guthrie music theory video, 3 hours if you must Rick.
Guthrie is an exceptional guitarist, with a Genius level IQ, ang very humble. A rare combination indeed.
Eddie Sell Guthrie is about 9 flights of stairs above "genius", maybe more!
Guthrie taught me at Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford 2000..man, i sat at the front of every one of his classes. Insane player and such a nice guy. Gave me a distinction and told me to my face, life complete.
Oh wow, congratulations! Tell us more stories, anything!
Ooooooooooooooooooooooh WOW. You are one lucky S.O.B...I have met GG and seen him play x4 but the be taught by him.....Oh man, that is the dream and well done getting a distinction. From Guthrie, that must be a real honor...Nice one dude. Great memories forever. Don't stop playing..Peace
thorndog100 What a lucky bastard, isn’t he?
I had him for Technical Development the same year and also got a distinction. I think I sat in front, too, so we might have sat next to each other.
Guthrie did a practical music session at my college. We were all given the opportunity to get up and jam with him. It was one of my most memorable lessons. Great guy and an incredible musician/player
I cannot contain my excitement over this series!!!! Thank you Rick.
Thanks Nahre!
Love your channel Nahre!
Are you secretly playing guitar ??? You are everywhere I go hahaha
I went to a Guthrie Masterclass and asked him what he thinks about over 2-5-1 changes. His answer was, "when we talk, do think of a verb and where the preposition is and what tense do you need to be in, and where does the noun live? No - you speak your ideas. Music should be communication like that, where you know the rules and don't have to think." ME: - er more study then......😁
Pretty much, the better you get a language the better your redaction or general speak in that language becomes
I know it's not a competition, but Guthrie is the best guitar player ever. The Jedi Master of all guitar players.
Agreed
Agreed
And the nicest dude ever
@@juandedioslanderos1353 Yup. Hung out with him a few times, really one of the best guys ever. Absolutely zero ego, which is a bit insane.
@@DeadGlassEyes I can't imagine how much of a prick I'd be if I was that good.
His solo on Steven Wilson's Drive Home is surely one of the greatest guitar solos of all time.
Amen
For me, watchmaker , ancestral solos are epic
Actually I don't think he got any bad solo. :)
I think he only uses his left hand for the first half of the solo. Amazing
Oh man! I love this song! I didn’t realise he was playing on it!
I love how Govan's so good it makes Rick air guitar!
Very true
Guthrie’s the man. But let’s not forget about Rick’s air guitar skills.
As Joe Satriani once has said: "Guthrie is one scary guitar player." :-) His playing is almost unbelievable.
Guthrie sums up what being a virtuoso should be all about: incredible technique to provide perfect expression to outstanding music.
@It's in the book what do you think "outstanding music" refers to?
Alien improvising skills also
@It's in the book Guthrie said he never used a metronome
@It's in the book " Listen son...." Hey listen, you old git - I'm an old man too and you're giving us all a bad name, got it? I don't want to have to come back and spell it out....
@It's in the book you are missing the point on different levels. First of all, I repeat what I said above: Guthrie is being presented as a guitarist and not as a songwriter here. He's no Lennon, and doesn't aim to be. I wouldn't go on the comments section of a video on Lennon's songwriting and criticize him for not being a great Jazz improviser. Or a car mechanic.
But the main problem is that you are commenting on a video that you obviously haven't watched. The video is all about the phrasing in Guthrie's playing, and specifically *not* about the technique. Rick even emphasizes it very explicitly in 11:19, when he says "technique is so not part of this. It's all about flow and phrasing". Guthrie himself makes the point elsewhere, that when you're playing you shouldn't be thinking about which scale and technique you are using, in the same way that you are not thinking about the rules of grammar when speaking. If you think that 'feel' and knowledge are mutually exclusive and don't appreciate improvisation that's fine, but then you are on the wrong channel and wasting your time.
He taught me for 3 years and he is also the nicest guy in the world! A true legend!
I don't know how I developed the thought he was not friendly, because listening to him talk he seems like such a lovely guy. I'm glad to know that perception is wrong.
Can you now play like him..?! 😄 And yes, a lovely guy!
@@telegrampam Nope not at all haha!
@@enharmonic77 Does he still do clinics and stuff?
It's so amazing to see someone who knows his stuff, break down someone who knows his stuff. I actually have met Guthrie, and not only is he just a complete beast of a guitar player, but he is also a really, and I mean really, humble nice man. Thanks for this Rick. keep up the amazing work. Peace.
I played with Guthrie last Thursday and I can tell you that his knowledge of the different genres and the main exponents of those styles is extensive..he played one ridiculous solo that was completely George Benson..and then he was Albert Collins..and he's completely humble with it..he's the real deal.
In which context did you play with him? Please do elaborate! Awesome that you got to experience that first hand
Never clicked so fast and liked the video before watching a video, probably the best video for me on whole RUclips.
Thanks Rick.
That's exactly what I did! Ya!
Thank you for this, Mr Beato.
Growing up in Norway, I struggled to find my place in this world. Both my parents are creatives; my mother is a painter, and my father is a studio technician, producer, and guitarist. For some reason, I delved much deeper with visual arts than I ever did music.
This I find strange since I've grown up with a recording studio in my house; grand piano in the hallway, B3 Organ in the studio, various instruments and guitars everywhere. There are photographs of me as a young child playing on guitars twice my size, and I have vivid memories of my first electric instrument that my father gave me; a miniature cherry red Telecaster (which I still have) that we used to play old rock riffs like Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, and The Rolling Stones on.
Then, I can't even remember why, or when, it just stopped. I basically didn't touch an instrument until my 20's.
I bought a Strat, which I picked up from time to time; I even got myself Rock-Smith and joined a school 'band' because I wanted to start playing. It didn't stick, though. I went on to do more visual arts for years, even starting on a bachelor's degree in illustration in the UK.
However, that little spark in the back of my head never went out. I got myself a DAW, which (again) I only did sporadically. Life got in the way as usual, and I made myself ill by unknowingly fighting it; part of the reason I ended up doing visual arts is that it was "easy" for me, I never gave myself the time to become adept at music, so, in return, it was not "easy."
As mentioned, I became ill, so I had to quit my studies in Wales. I moved back to Norway, where I was diagnosed with Adult-ADHD, and I'm awaiting assessment for Aspergers; this might have been just what I needed, though. I've had time to get into the art of composing, and I've had time to play the piano, guitar, ukulele, and other instruments. I've had time to delve into my DAW, and I've had time to experiment with both music production and mixing. Finally, the comfort of being capable again started appearing, and I have never felt so at ease.
Your channel contains a plethora of information I never thought existed, or knew I needed; it has opened my eyes to how, and why music theory is not a hindrance for creativity, but rather a tool to expand on it.
So, thank you, Mr. Beato. Thank you for sharing all of this. I have bought your book, and I'm looking forward to learning!
Benjamin Austnes Narum, I hope you’re still enjoying playing music again, perhaps you were just waiting for the right time for you to get into it. Certainly the therapeutic power of playing music means you can also do it for simple therapy even if high artistic achievement is not the aim. Greetings from the very wet hills of Wales.
Guthrie is next level and many have yet to realize this, when i heard Erotic Cakes in 2007, one of my best friends brought it over to my house one day and was like "you have to hear this", not kidding it changed my life, it was so powerful.
David such a great album
Wonderful slippery thing is straight up smooth butter cream through and through
Not at all. He's a jack of all trades, master of none. He's a good player in general, but just imitates other sounds and his jazz and country playing are very rudimentary at best.
@@Noisehead101 I couldn't leave that comment alone. Who are you exactly? You are saying Guthrie is a master of none? You clearly no nothing about music
@@Noisehead101 I lost you at.....
Guthrie Govan is the definition of what a virtuoso guitarist really is, someone who combines technical playing with proper phrasing and emotion.
What to hate about Guthrie? Incredible skills, outstanding musicality and feeling, and still very humble
His solo on Regret #9 Might be the greatest guitar solo ever
It's a damn good song, and a damn good album. It makes me sad to think about how many people don't know about Steven Wilson.
@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 R u kidding
@@59sharmanalin No. Very few people in America know about Steven Wilson or Porcupine Tree.
@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 of course that way 99% Indians wouldn't know about him, I was referring to people who also listen to rock music should know about him, he produced some of the great music while incorporating the best singers guitarists and drummers, so the material produced is of really highest quality
@@59sharmanalin I completely agree! His body of work is incredible.
You could make an entire series on Guthrie and it would NEVER get old. Thanks so much for this break down. Amazing stuff. Keep up the excellent work!
Well said Johnny Lucid..👍😊
his solo from 'drive home' (Steven wilson) is beautiful
This! ☝️
I always love your enthusiasm Rick. My Guthrie story now.
I was hired to play cello for the Hans Zimmer show in Canandagua, NY two years ago. Thrilled to see Guthrie rolling his own cigarettes out on the patio with us locals. I'd seen his videos and proceeded to make a fool of myself by saying something about him playing a glass neck guitar. He wasn't too sure about that (turns out it was fret less).
Lovely gentleman. I was honored that he spent a moment with me.
The concert was amazing. Sitting maybe 20 feet from him on stage, I remember one section cooking along in a REALLY fast 7/8, lights flashing, sub bass rattling my jingly bits, and Guthrie just screaming.
I watched him break a string in one live show and transcribe the rest of the solo to other strings without a hiccup. Crazy skill.
@@RohannvanRensburg great! His teaching videos are also good. He's got a good sense of humor.
@@davidmeyer8756 He approaches the guitar like a musician, not a guitar player. It's fantastically refreshing, he truly speaks the language of music rather than the tricks of the guitar. The guitar is simply his most efficient outlet.
Like Rick says, he can do flashy stuff all day but his musicality is what sets him apart completely.
Should be noted that Guthrie is also one the all time funniest guitarist of all time as well.
Guthrie is beyond good.
Guthrie is beyond GOD
My brother plays similar to guthrie, not so scaly, but creative.
Better than good-- that's for sure :)
Yeap! And seriously underestimated..
@@davemckay4359 saying guthrie's playing as "scaly" is moronic. He is all about phrasing, not scales
YEEEEESSSSSSS!
Guthrie is Amazing! His work with Steven Wilson is my favorite. Stevens music mind with Guthrie's playing. Perfect!
The first time I heard about Guthrie was back in 2011, playing live his "Wonderful slippery thing", and I was so thrilled because I could never find some specific guitar sounds, actually instrumentals, that were reflecting with me, until that one day... I liked that jazzy fusion, all the phrasing and "jockey" playing, so I kept watching other related videos with Guthrie and since then, his style of playing had such a bing impact on my guitar playing - just the right impact that I wanted. Sure at that time I was saying to myself how I could never be as good as him, but during these 8 years I actually realized how I don't need to be as good as him, but rather to be as good as myself, to play with the emotions that I have.
I don't even know how I would play the guitar today if I haven't had watched that video in 2011.
big big thanks mr. GOVAN! ;)
Guthrie is the most incredible player I have heard in my 35 years of playing and so love that you are talking about him. His progressions are sublime, playing out of this world and his ability to teach is simply perfection.
Love your channel, Rick. This is killer.
Really hope to see Govan on this show. Beato and Govan talking music together is something I'd buy a ticket to see.
I couldn't stop watching those Fellowship-band tapes from the basement in Chelmsford. They're a must see for any musician.
I'm not a shred guy. I'm not aiming for Guthrie's speed. But thank you for getting into how Guthrie deals with phrasing, especially with ending his phrases. That might be the thing that I'd like to emulate from his playing. Plus, he is a super nice dude! Clicking on this video was a no-brainer.
Listening to music with Rick is priceless. His delight is absolutely contagious.
Rick, I though for sure you'd pull apart "Home Invasion/Regret #9" - with one of the most killer moog solos AND one of the best (Guthrie Govan) guitar solos ever.
Great title. Talk about suggesting a story!
Check out river of Longing guitar solo part, for the Jasón Becker album. I did a cover and took me 3 weeks to transcribe and be able to play!! It’s a beautiful solo!!
Jo Baecker Amen. These two solos are simply astonishing. Out of this world.
I'd love to see this too!
This is one of the reasons that Rick has 2.18 million subscribers and I only have 70, 000. Rick is amazing, truly.
He's talked about sweeping before and said he can do it but stylistically it's not really his bag. That's where he says that he gets the tapped octave arpeggio lines, is from listening to sax players and liking the 'bubbly' sound of playing an arpeggio tapped as opposed to sweeping. Great video as always Rick.
Actually he does sweep pick all the time, but unlike most guys he does it only in one direction and follows with something else, like some sort of wide stretch in the phrase, which builds up tension and then answers in a different, typically more conjunct way for release. Also, he almost never sweeps one note per string in every string, and that's why you never watch him do a full six string run when he goes for it; it's always a three, four string tops run in which he hammers or slides at least once, which breaks the run and makes it way too fluid for it to be recognizable as sweep picking.
@@necroyoli08 Yeah, Guthrie's sweeps are just an extension of economy picking as far as I can tell, not a stylistic choice.
i noticed your vibrato is coming from the soul and thats whats precious to me Rick
I’ve been saying he’s the most accomplished electric guitarist i have ever heard for years..
JTC has some amazing guitarists... techniques that are almost inhuman, but Guthrie has something very special.. Which is exactly what Rick is pointing out..
Everytime Guthrie finishes a phrase I can't help but laugh because of how absurdly good it is and how it goes past almost unnoticed.
Inside the Sound of!!!!!! Just like we all discussed yesterday. Your channel is so much fun, Rick!!!!!
haha that was fun!
Found this to be your best vid yet. Thank you.
The first ever Guthrie Govan experience I had was watching “Along the Tracks” on youtube back in maybe 2009? I remember thinking “what the hell did I just witness?” Ive been hooked on his music ever since.
I love the idea behind this series! Thanks Rick!
I see he has recent videos and interviews. You ever try to contact him? It would have been nice to have a combo 'Inside the Sound' and interview.
What can be more sublime in the guitar world than Rick Beato analyzing Guvan?
Awesome!!!!
It sounds as though he's listened to a lot of horn players. For example, a sax player like Nelson Rangel has an amazing way of phrasing and it's smooth as silk, just beautiful, same like Guthrie.
That's an interesting thought,and idea,thanks...I may just start listening to sax players now,lol!
Ron Sansone Guthrie actually said in an interview that he listened to a lot of sax players. It’s the inspiration behind his signature tapped arpeggios that sound very fluid, kind of like a sax
Well he's a fusion guitarist.
same goes for the late Allan Holdsworth; I've read several interviews where he spoke of originally wanting to be a sax player, and being inspired by the likes of Coltrane... which has much to do with developing his fluid legato style.
Richie Blackmore said "if you can play along to a sax player, your doing alright."
A interview of Guthrie in your channel is a must! Love guthrie
Guthrie really is unbelievable. There doesn't seem to be any disconnect between the voice he creates in his head and the translation onto the instrument.
Wonderful for Rik Beato to highlight Guthrie Govan. Two Masters together, finally. I am so glad to see Guthrie live with The Aristocrats. Just an unbelievable player.
Guthrie Govan is Legendary. Absolute Monster Guitar Player. Just a Fire-breathing Dragon "ala" John Coltrane or Allan Holdsworth. Love G.G.- Awesome Series Rick. Enjoy your channel tremendously. oNe LovE from NYC.
Guthrie Govan is a monster player. Certainly one of the most technically accomplished players I've ever seen. But to me, what sets him apart is how interesting his ideas and phrasing are. Surprises are everywhere. To top that off, he seems like a genuinely good guy. Well grounded as a human being. That mix of talent and grace is extremely rare.
Guthrie is one of the tastiest, most amazing players ever!! He just makes me giggle in awe sometimes!
I love your love of Govan. He really is extraordinary isn't he? he also talks really intelligently about guitars and music and he's very generous with his insights. He really lives and breathes guitar. I envy you Rick - you can play his licks! you're no slouch.
Brilliant Rick, your channel is amazing, love it! 🎸
I found out about him from the exact same video in 2017. I don’t know much about music, but I couldn’t stop listening.
Awesome! This new series looks really promising! The Guthrie-video is awesome!
This is a phenomenal breakdown of one of, if not the greatest, guitarist of our time. *Thank you, Rick* I've only recently become familiar with Guthrie, only recently started watching Rick's videos, and only recently re-awakened to guitar-focused information and I'm deeply impressed and thankful. Rick is a true master or inspection, interpretation, and music archeology, digging deep into a virtuosic mastermind of guitar and music, Guthrie Govan. Thank you!
Wow. It's fun to discover you can still be amazed by a guitarist at this late stage in guitar evolution.
Guthrie is that good ❤️
I am super excited about this series!! Thanks for doing this!
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Love Guthrie Govan. You know your good when Steve Vai says "Man I am scared of that guy" LOL.............Love the Channel Rick!!!!!!
Mech Mod Mike where did he say that? I don’t doubt it, I just want to hear it or see it myself lol.
@@johannlop1076 Watch Bassist Brian Beller's interview. Steve told Brian that when he joined the Aristocrats with Guthrie........
@@martinpaddle They are both world class players that totally amaze me!!!!!!!
@@martinpaddle I doubt Steve was nervous.
Guthrie is definately my favorite guitarist. He is amazing.
I caught him in 1980 on a Thames Television programme (a UK channel) playing, I seemed to remember it was, a perfect rendition of Jimi Hendrix's Purple Haze. He was 9 years old at the time. I've looked for that piece of film recently but have not been able to trace it.
Ah I know this story. It was called Ace Reports.
Thanks Rick! My favourite RUclipsr unpacking my favourite guitarist!! ❤️
Great video, Rick! And a fantastic new concept :) Guthrie is my definitely favorite contemporary rock/fusion player. I discovered him when I heard Steven Wilson's song "Ancestral", which has probably my favorite rock solo of all time
But yeah, I hope that there is going to be some classical and film composers here, too, like Howard Shore, Debussy, Thomas Newman etc. :)
Woah. An episode on Guthrie. Super exciting. His playing is just as eloquent and intricate as his manner of speaking. Man knows how to express himself. Absolutely one of the most incredible musicians ever.
Rick, you picked up 47K subs in the last few weeks alone. Amazing. Beautiful PRS btw.
I come back to watch this video every three months because it is the best breakdown of Guthries style that I can find ANYWHERE. Please please please do a Guthrie Govan interview. It will break the internet. Or at least Guthrie/Aristocrats what makes this song great. I'll pay money please Rick 😫
Guthrie is an example of how you can start to think when you break down every possible barrier technically. He is 100% focused on the music and I'm sure he doesn't even realize what he's actually doing. He thinks of an idea = it's being played just how he is imagining it. I've seen him live with Steven Wilson, The Aristocrats, and Solo (w/ Jon Finn and Nili Brosh). He is that good. Every single performance is unique and flavorful.
His improvisations are so good, most professional guitar players likely couldn't even write, rehearse, and perform something of that caliber.
Please continue this series Rick .This was super.
Guthrie Govan is an absolute lord of guitar. Musically intellectual yet totally in control and brimming with taste and chops that seem beyond us mere human germs. Full on respect to you Mr. Beato for not only breaking him down to a slightly more digestible state but for proving yet again that you're not only a musical scholar to envy but a pretty nifty guitarist in your own right.
Gorgeous tone by the way. Any chance of some insight into your chain?
All the very best and much love!
Man! Absolutely. Such a fan of Govan for quite some time and more and more impressed w/ Mr Beato all the time on many levels. He had me at Frampton.
He's just so talented. And seems to be a really nice guy. Loves to teach as well.
Holy christ! I cant believe Guthrie is 49 years old. I thought he is just in his twenties!
In 2007 he was 36 :)
Great series idea! Thanks for this Rick! And one of my favourite guitarists! Guthrie's amazing!
Its so cool that Rick Beato thinks Guthrie is as amazing as I do!
This was awesome! Guthrie is amazing! If you ever get too cocky about your playing, watch Guthrie play and humble thy self.
Inside The Sound Of: Django Reinhardt please
I like your profile photo
THANK YOU, I feel like rick pretends he doesn't exist for some reason.
This was the first Rick beato video I saw 2 years ago. What a great channel. Guthrie is by far my favorite modern player.
Guthrie and Ron Thal are the most unique guitarist today
Yep, Thal is gold. Check out Feodor Dosumov
Agree... But something important is missing. Buckethead.
@@kentaprestberg7524 never giving him a actual try, I have only listen to a couple of his songs. Could you recommend me an album?
Buckethead has so many albums, I don't know where to begin
@@SuperXtoon same, that's always my problem
Rick, thank you for another brilliant assessment of a song and the artist's music!
Great video, gonna be a great series. If i may suggest some players for the future, Allan Holdsworth, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler
Yes! Guthrie is certainly one of the finest players of our time and I love his choices and phrasing. So much depth! I listen a lot to Guthrie Govan, Robben Ford, and Larry Carlton because of their ability to take a theme and really develop a solo that compliments and drives a song forward in interesting and unexpected ways without losing the listener in a mind numbing shred. Thanks for this one Rick!
Rick, how come you never kept this series going? Or did it just continue under a different name? It was such a good idea!
He set the bar too high 😄
@@peyator lmao 🤣
Guthrie is the first guitar player that I've felt passionate into his playing on RUclips and for clear reasons, that effortless flow is amazing
Would love to see Steve Morse here.
Never clicked on anything so fast before! I had some lessons with Guthrie back in the 90s...he was relatively unknown back then aside from writing for a UK guitar magazine. We all knew back then we were in the presence of greatness. So humble, such clarity when explaining things and he's all about making music..not just playing 'guitar'. I was a guitar geek (mainly listening to technical guitar...Vai, Satriani etc back then as a teenager) and I remember asking Guthrie who he was listening to at the moment. His response surprised me. He told me he was listening to lots of Bjork. It really made me stop and think...if Guthrie's listening to Bjork, maybe I should..maybe I should listen to a much wider variety of music. That really kicked off a lot of musical exploration for me and got me more into theory too. I owe Guthrie a lot for giving me a push in the right musical directions at an earlyish age. His enthusiasm, thoughtfulness and eloquence are some of the qualities that make him stand out.
Guthrie is the guy who has no competition or comparison.
I heard Jimmy Page , SRV , and as mentioned Jeff BecK
@@JohmathanBSwift Jesus. You've no idea where Guthrie is and these guys are.
Johmathan .B.
Nonsense!
@@youmothershouldknow4905 You didn't even listen to this video !
Rick even says Jeff Beck, and he does !
There's nothing at all wrong with that .
You can't help but emulate that who you admire .
So no, it's not nonsense.
@@lll19977 Yes I do , and Rick mentions Jeff Beck .
You did listen to the video.
When it comes to phrasing, the following come to mind:
Guthrie Govan.
Allan Holdsworth.
Brett Garsed.
Scott Henderson.
Robben Ford.
They are all unique and unequalled.
Greetings from Argentina, nice video!
The great thing about Guthrie is no matter how far into fusion territory he goes, he finishes his sentence with the blues.
Rick thanks SO much for doing this. YOUR enthusiasm for music is SO wonderful.
I've been hearing Guthrie's name bandied about, and am BLOWN AWAY hearing him. There's something about him being SO original, yet SO accessibly funky. WOW!
Guthrie is one of my favourite players! But what about Greg Koch?
Greg is player on another level to most.
Steve Vai - "i could be up close watching and i still couldn't steal his stuff, he's a freak"
More!!! Thank you for this so much Rick.
I remember Neil Degrasse Tyson talking about Isaac Newton, saying "He CREATED a math that most people cant even LEARN!" THAT is Govan on guitar!
What's not to love about this?! Right on, Rick!!
PLEASE DO "INSIDE THE SOUND OF: JACOB COLLIER"!!!
That dude is astounding; his videos are some of the best music videos on RUclips for my money, not just for the composing, playing, and arranging, all amazing, but also the amazing video artistic and production skills! A real savant, in my opinion!
I am loving this channel right now. How did I miss this RUclips gem?
Can you do the guitar virtuoso Lil Wayne next? He has a killer guitar solo you should totally check out!!!
Don't forget that Jonas brothers boy and his killer micro tone bends
wow what an original and brave critique. why pick on low hanging fruit? who spends that much time being bitter and hating instead of creating something.
@@DroneCorpse ..I like the point you made.
But I think the guy was just kidding around but I do like the point you made though "Why pick on low hanging fruit?"
...Sid R. 2019...
@@DroneCorpse WTF are you talking about? Did your undies get in a twist over the terrible offense to Lil Wayne or a Jonas? Otherwise, how the heck does your post relate to any above it. And seriously, where is the offense even if you like those guys?
I see lighthearted joking, and you take it as "bitter and hating"? How silly; lighten up and live in the real world where people can say silly things about celebs without causing brains to explode (except maybe yours).
For my own contribution, I'd like to suggest Rick analyze the underrated sophistication of Adam Sandler's mastery of modern harmony on acoustic guitar and vocal accompaniment! Sheer musical genius!
I came across Guthrie through you Months ago Rick… just want to thank you! Guthrie is just a phenomenal guitarist, but what I also appreciate is he goes back down to the very foundations of playing and he has lessons that help the intermediate or even beginner player… On top of that he is very funny, I love his dry sense of humor! Again, THANK YOU RICK and THANK YOU GUTHRIE! 🎸
Can we get a WMTSG on Steven Wilson's "Home Invasion/Regret #9" now? :D
Please
What amazes me about Guthrie is that he has mastered so many genres of music. He doesn't sound like someone who's just dabbled in a few things, but plays them better than most pros who have played one genre their whole life. He has several lifetimes of a mere mortal guitarist's knowledge.