John Petrucci, Tosin Abasi, and Devin Townsend break down their INSANE Techniques
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- Опубліковано 4 вер 2023
- In this clip, John Petrucci, Tosin Abasi, and Devin Townsend show off their guitar skills and break down their individual techniques.
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6:50
-"Devin, you want to just play something?"
- "yeah sure" (Proceeds to open an interdimensional portal)
they were deep into picking technique surgical analysis then Devin you want to just play something, lololol
Stuff!
Devin is a really good guitar player but Tosin is just in another whole level
@@merluzo8269 You can say that about almost every guitar player versus Tosin lol
Tosin is good, but the music kinda sucks 😕
John: shreds
Tosin: shreds
Devin: somehow opens the gates of heaven and tells an angelic story with a few leads
Shreaven 😊
Amen.
Right?! 😂😂
I was gonna say! John and Tosin in a practice session, but Devin felt like straight from an album!
Wait did you say “John: shreds”? Pfff😂
It's like Petrucci is the mind (theory), Tosin is the body (technique), and Devin is the soul (emotion) of the music. Beautiful.
Absolutely
Well said. I'll add that I'd take emotion over anything else, all day.
So well stated.
Wow!!!
tosin is also an absolute monster when it comes to theory to be fair
Love how Devin is just vibing to Tosin playing while Rick and John are closely watching and analyzing, lol.
This whole meeting was amazing. Guitar legends being a fans of tosin, the youngest talented kid. He's kinda humble and proud because he is there and he gets to show his cool funky ideeas and be appreciated. He's nervous in a way u can see it. Such a well educated guy Tosin is. Respectul, Humble, human. Whole package!
So true ahahah
John the legend, and Tosin is a class act.
He talked about getting different sounds from a guitar than just 'guitar sounds', which is an idea I'm particularly keen on (his 8-strings are naturally one reason for that breadth of sounds). He was trying to think of other instruments that you could 'channel' with guitar like he does in his style, to me at times the sounds he's getting are almost Dulcimer-esque, which is of course a wonderful and unique percussive Chinese ethic instrument that you hear so often in their music.
Devin's solo was gnarly too though, that crazy open-C tuning is off the chain...
Wish I had the resources to have a bunch of different guitars all set up to play in such crazy tunings!
@@johnbowman3630in a creative perspective some of the coolest stuff flew in my hands come when one or several random strings are broke and also if one or more of the playable strings have another tuning
Less is often more than ex Roger Moore, u juz put em together right 😅
well devin says later on he has like full scale Synesthesia so maybe he isn't vibing maybe he is hearing images
It was so brutal after John and Tosin to just say "Now Devin you play something" lol. I would've freakin died on the spot, but Devin owned it. It's funny how much he sounds like Vai though.
He did play with Vai back in the 80s/90s.
I think they said it so nonchalantly for the soul reason that Devins mastery and ever exploration of the instrument, led them to believe that anything he would play would be awesome. And they knew it. And they were not wrong.
I would have just played something obtuse and simple, like a nursery rhyme.
Funny I was thinking Satriani
Sounds more like joe satriani
Anyone watching this who is new to Devin Townsend you must hear him sing. No hyperbole he is one of the greatest rock/metal vocalist ever.
Forget 'one of'....
Also one of the best rock/metal axe heroes of course!!
Honestly I think he might just be the best ever
He's a great song writer too!
He is my favorite vocalist. Also pair with the fact he's an amazing guitarist! He's an Alien. No other acceptable answer.
Devin’s playing is so unbelievably atmospheric. I love it so much.
Like a mix of buckethead and Colin Stetson
That is what I admire about the guy, his sound is so Outer Space, he's my top guitar Idol.
@@shquankinket8068 you know what your talking about, colin stetson is from another world
I felt some Van Halen
If you like atmospheric guitar check out terje rypdal. He’s so stupidly influential that bunch of artists made a tribute album to him.
You can see Tosin in awe of Devin's playing. And that says something.
High-key makes me happy to see Devin get that much appreciation in the comments. I knew John and Tosin would but I honestly thought Devin is too underrated to get people talking. Truly an amazing and inspiring artist
When Tosin and John Played, I was like: Wow cool, okay. When Devin started Playing I began to smile.
This 100%.
Totally. Devin's thing was low key stunningly gorgeous.
Dev = home 🙂
6:50 "Devin you wanna go ahead and just play something?"
"uhh sure"
*proceeds to melt everyone's face off within a 12 block radius*
3:10 tempting time
3:18 micro-aggressions
4:45 an infinite regression
5:12 physical education
😍
Dear Rick, i believe Devin deserves his own interview, what makes this song great. I am a jazz musician, and also thanks to you, my head is full with theory. Devin's music on the other hand is emotion pure. He can teach all of us whats at least same important as theory and knowledge or technique. Don't know if you familiar with his work. He is so versatile in styles. Hopefully you can do more on him.
Up!
Absolutely agree!
Devin has a vast category of genres he can play, but ALL of them are highly emotive
Devin's synesthesia makes it hard for anyone to ever sound like him. His playing is visual to him which, I assume, is why his eyes are closed so often.
Yes!
@@Scoots1994 Didn't know he had synesthesia. Explains a lot!
I love how Devin is just vibin to Tosin's playing
I cannot imagine just chatting in a room with these virtuosos. Each of them a giant in their realm. Devin's music will always make so emotional, I'm not sure why.
Same here. Some of Terra will still bring me to tears
Jesus, Devin. What a solo
6:54 holy crap that sounds like its straight out of Bladerunner, tremendously atmospheric playing there and outstanding sound 👌
Jon and Tosin are technical monsters, but if you want a guitar to sound like an encounter with the beginning and the end of the universe and the answers to all things, there's no one like Devin to achieve that.
That's beautifully put.
If this video is an example of that, I didn't quite get it.
@@merdishakki That's a you problem. I heard it clear as day.
Joe Satriani.
I love seeing Devin here. Such a talented artist who has the right idea about playing and gear. Not to mention the best stage banter of all time. He got me into using open c.
Each of them have their own style, saying that he has the right idea about playing is just pretentious.
this is literally a video about 3 guitarists showing off their styles.. everyone here is fucking pretentious@@Willi.am05
@@Willi.am05it doesn’t mean other guitarists don’t “have the right idea” in their own way. assuming they meant it with disdain is just whiny and overly negative!
@@Willi.am05oh he we go again. "He's not the best guitar player, wan Halen better boo hoo hoo."
Shut up child, his playing is unique and he's accomplished lots more than you will ever accomplish in your entire life
@@llamabot9889 That's not at all what he said and you know it.
Oh my God... 😨 Devin's lead tone with that amount of delay had me entirely. So much ambience and i love that! 🔥
It's not just his lead tone, but he plays with delay even in his rhythm tone which is also incredibly cool sounding. All three of them have a very distinct sound where you can immediately tell that it's them playing the instrument. Been following Devin since late 90's and he always had this incredible ambient and open sound.
@@midwintergates i see. I should now dig deeper of his music. I want know more. His guitar tone really intrigued me. 🔥
They all stare in awe at Devin. The wise bald monk of metal
So Devin, speaks in music. His language is so intuitive to being a human. He just happens to play the guitar.
Stunning to see all three together, but could listen to Devin play all day.
Tosin is such a wonderful human being, seriously. Devin is an angel and John is is the Professor. Rick, you realize how special you are, yeah?
I don't think Devin is half the guitar player Tosin and John are, probably even less. But to me, he's the most talented musician of the three. The songs he's crafted, written, recorded, played on and sang will remain with me till the day I die.
Well, Devin is a composer and a musician. Don't know much about Tosin. JP is a guitarist. Mostly just a shredder.
Idk who he is. What’s most famous song?
@DistortedV12 watch him play deadhead live on UA-cam. Emotional overload. One of his most popular songs, but the best performance I’ve ever seen on a screen
I suppose the question then becomes 'what makes an amazing guitar player?' The answer seems to be, how well you relate to them and their music. (At least for me)
I think Devin is in a class of his own.
A lot of factors define a amazing guitar player. Sometimes you were born to play intricate stuff that pleases a certain crowd( and the challenge is to adequate it to most amount of those listeners) and sometimes you were born to play it simple and the challenge its to relate the crowd to a particular set of feelings.
Devin could walk into any Florida bar and you’d have no idea he’s some god like musician 😂 So funny
That's right. He's a god musician, not a god guitar player. Just like Steven Wilson.
@@Slime-Man-Extreme Good point, I'd agree that artists like Steven Wilson and Devin Townsend just 'happen' to play the guitar; their art lies in their songwriting and their vocals, the overall crafting of songs.
@@DanielVerberneI agree. I think that Devin and Steven Wilson are more recognized for their writing and compositional abilities rather than just their guitar playing
Devin is way too underrated, I think today's musicians should look up to him more ❤❤
He underrated himself, too.
@@AndDeathForAll82 A humble god.
I do
@@AndDeathForAll82 Never should've left or Broke Up Strapping Young Lads!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best Metal Prog Band!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Got nothingggg on Guthrie, Jason Becker, Eric Johnson, Petrucci, not even close at all not ever one tiny bit
Rick: Devin play something.
Devin: Blows everyone else away!
Nahhh not rly. Others weren’t even performing they were just showing techniques. Devin just played a solo.
John the example of dedication, discipline, and technique, a monster player and musician, one of the best, Tosin is a whole new era for the guitar world , innovative, talented and extremely creative.
Devin is just an experience, you stop seeing a man with a guitar, they become one ….
So beautiful watching these absolute legends sharing technique and learning something from each other. No pride, no ego, just dudes who aren’t afraid of being music geeks with one another.
It's rare that a musician can use an instrument purely expressively, innately and seemingly without thinking. Devin is one of those musicians. Perhaps not in the same category as Eddie Van Halen, but near that level. His playing feels purely instinctual and is largely about the sound and expression over pure technique. Combined with his other-worldly vocals and song-writing/composing make him a phenomenal musician.
Synesthesia probably plays a major part in this approach.
Spot on.
devin probably has the most insane lead tone i've ever heard i love it
Tosin's technique and style is so fantastic. He really blows me away. I love watching his hybrid style.
geez. Devin really takes you on a road trip through heaven with his playing. What a mind and talent.
This is so wild... John and Tosin with their crazy techniques and then "Devin you wanna just play something?" And it's this technically super tight thing with so much feel in it, but without any of these crazy techniques. I just love both... but Devin gets the advantage from me, because listening to very technical stuff is actually really involved.
John hits with an axe
Tosin follows with a hail of arrows
The Devin hits with a wall of sound. Each of them playing to their strengths here.
Devin crosses musical boundaries. From jazz to death metal he influences everyone
They're all amazing, but Tosin is in a class of his own. Just astoundingly unique, yet utterly virtuosic.
His technique is revolutionary. He’s the guy that makes you say, “How is he doing that??” So amazing!
Clearly a master before masters
Do you know the song at 5:14?
@@Gac3lapretty sure Physical Education. About 1:50 into that track
@@scrambles56 I love physical education but I can't find to listen exactly that part.
Wow, look at Devin seeing the shapes and colours while Tosin plays with the smile.
Wonder what he was seeing.
John and Tosin played a demonstration...
Devin played a song ❤!
I love that these musicians continue to baffle, teach, and inspire each other simply sharing their personal guitar journey. Beautiful… thanks for inviting us in, Rick! 💜
Bloody hell!!! So much talent. Going back to pentatonics 😢
6:50 my favorite
John is a legend. Tosin is like a big kid who feels so much joy and discovery when it comes to guitar and then plays stuff that only he sounds like. But Devin always hits different. One of my favorite artists ever and he is totally deserving of a solo interview and showcase
Dev showing up dressed like a dad. I love it.
Devin sounds incredible.
Devins Empath one of my favourit albums of all time...
Devin is one of the most musical people on the planet. He can just create beauty on the spot.
Devin is such a tremendous artist. Damn, so much soul in his playing
Devon is a humble genius he was able to express so much in such a beautiful way without any flash.
Devin does sound very Vai influenced. :) Super smooth and atmospheric. I hadn't really ever heard him solo before. Nice!
Listen to his live version of Failure in Plovdiv! One of the most beautiful things I've seen and listened to
He used to play in Vais band back in the days so I'd imagine it's not a coincidence.
While John and Tosin were playing, I was focused on what they were doing, but when Devin started...I burst laughing...impressive
Plus he goes with the flow of others' music! What an incredible musician!
I could literally listen to all 4 of these guys talk guitar all day. It’s so amazing
I closed my eyes and felt a nebula explode in my mind the moment Devin played
Townsend is soo damn cool lol you can tell he really loves this Shit
Devin sat there quietly listening to John and Tosin demonstrating technique and when asked to play actually produced music
He can create a soundscape like nobody else. The 3 of them are revolutionary in odd and different ways.
Please interview Devin!!!!
Devin Townsend is the mad scientist of the guitar world.
Devin is slept on. He is an out of this world songwriter and producer. And generally speaking evey album he does FEELS different.
I really hope these guys are as cordial and chill in 'real life' as they appear to be here in this setting. I rarely play guitar anymore but would simply be awestruck to just be sitting there vibing with their mad skills. Titans. Unreal.
I hope for the same. In some ways, it's strange to see these guys together because in some ways their music, their backgrounds and even the makeup of their fanbases would be quite different. I feel a little bit for Devin (not that he needs my defence in any way!) in that while he's a accomplished guitar, he doesn't come at the instrument as a shred or means of getting his songs across. He was into shred when he was younger (he's told us) but that seems to have very much retreated in the decades since and clearly his strength lies in his incredible voice and his songwriting. I mean, I totally find it fascinating to see Devin with these guys, I just hope it's not 'jarring' or strange for him to be up with these fret-fiddlers. (And I'm not knocking Petrucci or Tosin ONE BIT, just sharing my take on this particular collective)
@@DanielVerberne I feel like their fanbases aren't necessarily that different. I mean I'm a fan of all three players, because I love prog rock/metal. But yeah Devin's playing is definitely less 'calculated' than either Patrucci or Abasi. They're all ridiculously gifted players in their own way. Lots of talent on display here
These three are great!!! Very inspirational to see this 3 humble person playing and sharing thoughts. ❤❤❤
here for Devin Townsend.
Wow, that Devin's part is so atmospheric!
Rain by Jason Becker, you're welcome...
You know your the best in the world when Petrucci says that’s amazing! Tosin and John forever the masters!!!
Devon sounds like a Vai Becker hybrid here. Amazing sound!
As much as tosin and petrucci are incredible, devin is a freak for the fact that he is not only a great guitarist but his voice is absolutely crazy.
My first teacher in the 90's showed me the technique Petrucci used in his examples. I don't know where he learned it from. When I heard Paradigm shift, I picked it out. But man, the first time I heard Malmsteen, I had no idea a guitar could do that. Later, Vai was a total mystery as well. I was way into Dream Theater late 90's and it was the same. I miss that level of bewilderment.
Social media has sadly taken away a lot of that mystery. Benefits and drawbacks from it all, but a lot of the mystery is gone
Ugh.
guitarists on social media fucking piss me off@@dlc435
Oh you miss bewilderment? Look up Matteo Mancuso.
@@thelastvigil111 I've seen him. To my earlier point, it would have been better if I had just heard him first! Thanx for the suggestion. I'm also not that interested in guitar athletics anymore. (not saying he's only about that)
This whole video is just glorious. So much talent and innovation.
I love all three of them for different reasons, but Devin creates layers of music I can just lose myself in.
The beauty of humility infused artistry. Hats off to these masters..
Devin was like "hey guys I'm not a "guitar hero" like you but can still kick your asses"
Id feel like a kid on Christmas w all the knowledge in that room
I could literally listen to these guys talk and play for days. This is fantastic.
As a drummer I agree
Check out “Away” by The Devin Townsend Band. Beautiful instrumental song off of Accelerated Evolution
Can we see the full session. Hearing three masters cross reference like this is inspirational!
It’s up on the main channel boss
@@wolfpartyyy Cheers! I missed it while I was in a tent in a field building a guitar.
Devins piece was by far, the most listenable. Man I love that atmospheric soloing.
Yea, devin never thinks about technicality when he's writing. He writes solely for the visceral feeling.
John and Tobin were demonstrating specific techniques. Had either of them attempted instead to do what Devin did, they could have certainly generated something just as emotionally as engaging. But Devin is a very smart man. He knows that he isn't anywhere near their technical level of skill, so he didn't even risk providing some point of comparison. He just did he is a master at doing.
Can you imagine the Album these 3 could write together!!???
It would either be amazing or the most unlistenable thing ever LOL!
if Devin does vocals it would be amazing
"Can you imagine the Album these 3 could write together!!???"
It won't necessarily be good.
Music is similar to food.
Sometimes, tasty ingredients taste better on their own, and when you try to mix them the taste is off.
LOL
I genuinely think it would be fucking terrible 😂 a massive prog envelope
Really talented people in the same room. Amazing.
Devin is like wtf is going on ...hahaha love it
John Playing 1:09
Tosin Playing 2:40
Devin Playing 6:51
Tosin = slap, thump, tap
Petrucci = shred
Devin = atmosphere
I always heard of Devin Townsend but only ever bothered to listen to him about a month ago playing Kingdom and was fucking blown away by his voice and now I'm a massive fan.
These guys are above and beyond. Ridiculous. And all are very educated and eloquent.
There is deep value in Rick's editing in moments like 1:26
A saw a comment on the main video that perfectly sums up this meeting, John is the body, tosin the mind and devin the soul.
Isn't that just perfect!
I feel like these guys are evolving guitar playing in real time before our eyes.
What an insane guest lineup!
I love watching musicians interact like this
That technique Petrucci started with, I learned from Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) mid 80s...
I think Mark used it on a 22 minute live version of Sultans of Swing (could be wrong).
DT....the sound, the phrasing, note choices.
Not only are these guys so talented and highly intelligent but they are also great guys!
A meeting of The Three Wise Men. 😊
John Five and Devin Thousand are my favorite guitarists
Each a master in their own domain. Blessed are the ears!
A wicked shredder, a next-generation experimenter playing like a classical guitarist, and an sonic wizard who is one with their instrument walk into Rick's basement....
While you're looking at Devin shred, look at tosin. Within a few moments of Devin playing he totally freezes to listen with all of his brain, not even his eyes move. That's how good Devin is, you just want more and the more you get the better it gets.
Let me just say as just a guy who loves guitar, this type of gathering is like a dream round table of guitarists, this is fascinating
Dude that Mk. 7 tone at the end is INSANE
This episode was off the charts! Thanks Rick. 😎🤓
Is fun how the topic changed to the dynamics, the sound itself and etc when Devin entered the chat, unlike before was only about technic
DEVIN!!!!! AMAZING. 🤯
I was lucky enough to see them on tour together when they came through in July. All three are phenomenal musicians 👌