Tim Henson of Polyphia: Redefining the Boundaries of Guitar Playing

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  • Опубліковано 26 гру 2022
  • In today's episode I interview Polyphia guitar virtuoso Tim Henson about his guitar style, new album and signature Ibanez guitar.
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    Catherine Sundvall
    Clark Griswold
    Ryan Twigg
    LAWRENCE WANG
    Martin Small
    Kevin Wu
    Robert Zapolis
    Jeremy Kreamer
    Sean Munding
    Nat Linville
    Bobby Alcott
    Peter Glen
    Robert Marqusee
    James Hurster
    John Nieradka
    Grey Tarkenton
    Joe Armstrong
    Brian Smith
    Robert Hickerty
    comboy
    Peter DeVault
    Phil Mingin
    Tal Harber
    Rick Taylor
    Bill Miller
    Gabriel Karaffa
    Brett Bottomley
    Frederick Humphrey
    Nathan Hanna
    Stephen Dahl
    Scott McCroskey
    Dave Ling
    Rick Walker
    Jason Lowman
    Jake Stringer
    Steven crawford
    Piush Dahal
    Jim Sanger
    Brian Lawson
    Eddie Khoriaty
    Vinny Piana
    J.I. Abbot
    Kyle Dandurand
    Michael Krugman
    Vinicius Almeida
    Lars Nielsen
    Kyle Duvall
    Alex Zuzin
    tom gilberts
    Paul Noonan
    Scott Thompson
    Kaeordic Industries LLC
    Duane Blake
    Kai Ellis
    Zack Kirkorian
    Joe Ansaldi
    Pzz
    Marc Alan
    Rob Kline
    Calvin Wells
    David Trapani
    Will Elrics
    Debbie Valle
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  • @mikexxxmilly
    @mikexxxmilly Рік тому +1000

    this is why I like rick.. hes not just some old dude that riffs on old music and hates on newer artists. He recognizes talent and respects the progression of music

    • @MrFLUIZZLE
      @MrFLUIZZLE 11 місяців тому +23

      100% game recognizes game.

    • @shayneoneill1506
      @shayneoneill1506 10 місяців тому +33

      Oh he occasionally gets grumpy but he comes around to new ideas pretty quickly if they arent total trash.

    • @maxx.mazzeo
      @maxx.mazzeo 9 місяців тому +1

      Indeed

    • @thatguyinaband6341
      @thatguyinaband6341 9 місяців тому

      for real! I can't wait for him to discover Gran Hechicero thats gunna be hilarious!

    • @ulfingvar1
      @ulfingvar1 8 місяців тому +3

      Man, he aint THAT old!!!

  • @haverstickdesigns
    @haverstickdesigns Рік тому +1799

    Tim was super great to work with when we were designing his studio. Humble, creative and down to earth. We were honored to be a part of the project and excited to hear all of the amazing music that is born in that space.

    • @pattycreagh6692
      @pattycreagh6692 Рік тому +39

      18:41 🍻

    • @josephduchene5849
      @josephduchene5849 Рік тому +25

      Hell yeah, man! Congrats. Someone posted a picture of notes Indonesian workers wrote to each other inside a guitar cavity. It made me think about how many human hands contribute to "one person's" work. Glad you got a shout-out in vid. Tim is a real professional.

    • @HighlanderNorth1
      @HighlanderNorth1 Рік тому +15

      I'm just surprised to learn that the creator of The Muppets has his own guitar line! I didn't even know he played the guitar! Maybe Animal taught him, or vice versa.... 😁

    • @Whitman1819
      @Whitman1819 Рік тому +2

      You guys did a great job imo. Looks like a great space to work and live in hehe.

    • @retarted0001
      @retarted0001 Рік тому +6

      @@HighlanderNorth1 Unless I’m missing the joke, that would be Jim Henson

  • @CortexZero
    @CortexZero Рік тому +1179

    One of the best things about playing guitar is discovering new players that you can learn something from. I've been playing for over 20 years, and the best advice I think I could ever give any young players reading this is to never worry or think about how good you are compared to other players. Have fun with it. Get creative. Don't worry so much about speed. Think about melody, and let speed compliment it. You do not have to be blazing fast to be considered good. Be as good as YOU can be. Play things YOU love. Trust me.

  • @gdh5cy
    @gdh5cy Рік тому +417

    This is the kind of super nerdy and detailed interview that we as a society need more of. Tim is a genius.

    • @humanactivated1017
      @humanactivated1017 9 місяців тому +11

      He sure is , had a massive impact with muppets as well

  • @davidtomkins4242
    @davidtomkins4242 Рік тому +3345

    love the fact that Tim says he's scared of the dark and Rick just laughs in his face

    • @DuxJerome
      @DuxJerome Рік тому +236

      Funny cause he looks like he came from the dark!

    • @cyc4usa706
      @cyc4usa706 Рік тому +284

      I would too if an adult said that to me.

    • @jonnya3425
      @jonnya3425 Рік тому +171

      Indicative of the generation.

    • @SuperRbert
      @SuperRbert Рік тому +20

      What a loveable fact

    • @GroovingDrums
      @GroovingDrums Рік тому +234

      @@DuxJerome If Tim Henson looks like he comes from the dark, you clearly grew up on a unicorn island with talking bunnies and birds singing you 'What a wonderful day'. Yes, he has tatoos, but he still looks like boy scout, eager to earn his family merit badge.

  • @SM-bm6jo
    @SM-bm6jo Рік тому +355

    LOVE that Rick sits and listens allowing his guest to talk. So many "hosts" dominate interviews. We can hear from them anytime. We want to hear what the guest has to say. THANK YOU RICK. Tim is an amazing musician and interesting guy.

    • @Kazinsal_
      @Kazinsal_ 11 місяців тому +6

      He's the antimatter version of Howard Stern. Knowledgeable in the music industry, but socially the complete opposite.

  • @ScreenTeamShow
    @ScreenTeamShow Рік тому +1083

    Tim seems like a REALLY nice guy. I checked out the guitar, and was surprised to find it was pretty darn affordable! I'd love to try it out. It seems like a guitar that could actually change how you play. Something I've never really seen.

    • @MisterBoy316
      @MisterBoy316 Рік тому +6

      I missed the exact name of the one he's now settled on?

    • @ianyoon2277
      @ianyoon2277 Рік тому +28

      @@MisterBoy316 TOD10

    • @truetom
      @truetom Рік тому +27

      I've expected the price to be at least double of that.

    • @alexanderh2715
      @alexanderh2715 Рік тому +16

      The price is a banger and the fact that it sounds awesome and he plays it himself is great

    • @MisterBoy316
      @MisterBoy316 Рік тому +12

      @@ianyoon2277 the tod10 I'm seeing £1500, the tod10N under half that. I think it's the N in this video, but I need to go read up on them. 600 strikes me as barely above entry level prices, wow

  • @LaikaDemo
    @LaikaDemo Рік тому +185

    I love that people like Tim Henson are around to show us that, just when you thought you've heard everything that was possible with guitar, there is someone there to reinvent and to take it to another level.

    • @johnscullion3656
      @johnscullion3656 Рік тому

      Agree.

    • @JeffMccombe-yd3tu
      @JeffMccombe-yd3tu 11 місяців тому +1

      Robin Guthrie with Cocteau Twins did something quite unique also.

    • @henry247
      @henry247 5 місяців тому

      ​@@JeffMccombe-yd3tuAsato is quite unique too...

  • @NytronX
    @NytronX Рік тому +1196

    Tim's signature guitars have been pinned at #1 and #2 on Sweetwater for weeks now as Sweetwater's best selling items. This Nylon model is #1.

    • @godbyone
      @godbyone Рік тому +35

      His family made the muppets

    • @z.olderautist2209
      @z.olderautist2209 Рік тому +17

      Yes, he does look like a muppet.

    • @xMaoxoaMx
      @xMaoxoaMx Рік тому +42

      I´m not suprised, since there arent many options besides the classical guitar if you want a nylon string. I have one on preorder too 😁

    • @dreamofmirrors
      @dreamofmirrors Рік тому +14

      How is this better than a Godin?

    • @xerminador3303
      @xerminador3303 Рік тому +49

      @@dreamofmirrors its cheap and its tim's guitar

  • @checkitout611
    @checkitout611 Рік тому +156

    I really appreciate how ultra respectful Tim is while talking to Rick while also thanking the guitarists before him for their inspiration in learning his craft. He seems very humble which is awesome. Great interview!

    • @billyd5749
      @billyd5749 6 місяців тому +8

      He’s super humble for being ridiculously good as he is.

  • @jacoblendzion2372
    @jacoblendzion2372 11 місяців тому +135

    Every interview I see of Tim I am so impressed. What a great guitarist and an all around class act dude.

  • @mpwhiteloon2316
    @mpwhiteloon2316 9 місяців тому +64

    Rick is my all time favorite interviewer of guitarists. He’s humble, respectful and genuinely interested in his guests. Well done. 🍻

    • @anshuuu9708
      @anshuuu9708 6 місяців тому

      He exactly know when to speak, interrupt, how much time for a question and exact follow ups

  • @lesliehamilton2020
    @lesliehamilton2020 Рік тому +273

    You can tell over the last year that Tim's grown a lot more comfortable in front of the camera. A lot of people seemed off put by his demeanor in the last one, but to me it just struck me as nerves. Now it's like he's completely at home. We've literally watched him grow up, so it's necessary to take that into account.

    • @lemonlateralus
      @lemonlateralus Рік тому +14

      Agreed, he always came across as smug before. Hopefully this is a positive sign :)

    • @x3a3x3
      @x3a3x3 Рік тому

      Agree!

    • @lesliehamilton2020
      @lesliehamilton2020 Рік тому +5

      @@lemonlateralus I think the smugness was always a bit that he was doing, but thankfully I believe he's grown out of that lmao

    • @jimmeridda
      @jimmeridda Рік тому +3

      Was such a warm, forthcoming conversation.

    • @Kwert
      @Kwert Рік тому +9

      @@lemonlateralus I think likely what came off as smugness before was 1. Nervousness/insecurity and 2. Being really young and thrust into having a pretty significant public profile

  • @foodgeek1495
    @foodgeek1495 Рік тому +631

    Fun fact: I learned of Tim Henson from your channel and I have listened to Polyphia pretty much daily ever since.

    • @cookig1607
      @cookig1607 Рік тому +14

      Yes, same here. What a great band!

    • @EnvisionedBlindness
      @EnvisionedBlindness Рік тому +5

      Fun fact, that's embarrassing to admit considering you're being recommended music culture videos on your algorithm yet only know about the most virtuosic band 10 years after they popped off

    • @markbyrd7710
      @markbyrd7710 Рік тому +78

      @@EnvisionedBlindness how is that embarrassing? It's not that serious. Lol

    • @jarrahdrum
      @jarrahdrum Рік тому +1

      me too 🙂

    • @foodgeek1495
      @foodgeek1495 Рік тому

      @@EnvisionedBlindness what happened to you as a child? Let’s start over. Don’t be this dude. No one likes this dude. I’m sure the Polyphia boys appreciate my money as much as yours. Go take a nap.

  • @magnushhogberg
    @magnushhogberg 11 місяців тому +34

    It's so nice to see a young man this talented and successful be so down to earth and humble.

  • @derekauth157
    @derekauth157 Рік тому +147

    Great video but does anyone else appreciate the production quality that went into this? The lighting, the camera angles and focal lengths, the clean audio, the background, the editing cuts. REALLY good work on that front. Keep it up!

    • @AndrewAlex92
      @AndrewAlex92 5 місяців тому +2

      With such a simple video, this editing quality is likely lost on so many.

  • @miniwy01wyatt70
    @miniwy01wyatt70 Рік тому +647

    Polyphia is not the sort of music i usually listen to but i just respect them so damn much i cant help but put them on sometimes and just sit there in awe

    • @mitchweiner
      @mitchweiner Рік тому +26

      I agree. Just goes to show quality musicianship is in every genre of music!

    • @kurdtjohn
      @kurdtjohn Рік тому +10

      Same here. I have huge respect for every single member in Polyphia.

    • @PappaBear_yt
      @PappaBear_yt Рік тому +1

      +1 👍🏻

    • @Lars_-zd4er
      @Lars_-zd4er Рік тому +11

      Understandable, luckily i f*cking love their music and can vibe to it all day

    • @DM-sy4hg
      @DM-sy4hg Рік тому +30

      I'll be honest, I listen to it and it sounds pointless. Like someone threw up a bunch of musical notes and it just splattered all over the floor. It's just not very musical. The technique and speed they use is impressive though.

  • @edelcorrallira
    @edelcorrallira Рік тому +337

    Man, Tim is a really surprising guy. He seems to be growing as an artist and person yet remains humble, open and driven.
    And the camaraderie is incredible, reminds me of the days when Rhett would tend to hangout. One can see a deep friendship, these conversations could not happen otherwise.
    Tim is making history and enjoying the process. Sure is inspiring, though I'll say his music comes from areas way outside of my comfort zone but like LoI Armstrong said, there's two types of music: good and bad. Well Tim is certainly entrenched in the first category.

    • @CMHobbies
      @CMHobbies Рік тому +1

      Rhett still hangs out. They’re on each others channels a decent amount.

    • @JohnWiku
      @JohnWiku Рік тому

      Humble? Really?
      He just went "I want you to make me this guitar, or else I'll make it somewhere else" on Ibanez's ass, and I'm still dumbfounded how the japanese complied, I guess money talks.

    • @edelcorrallira
      @edelcorrallira Рік тому +9

      @@JohnWiku I see nothing wrong with that. Ibanez had already closed that door; that sounds more like a negotiation backed by determination rather than mere ego. Ibanez is a huge beast if he tiptoed they would have ignored him. At least to me it sounds like an artist asking for a brush saying that it would be great to be able to buy them there rather than having to look for it, after all they used to make it. But to fulfill it's patrons that brush was absolutely required and would go where needed should they were not in a position to fulfill the request.
      After all, one of the biggest differences I see between professionals and amateurs is the stakes. Your bank account is separate from your audience and being unable to fulfill their requests doesn't put ones own livelihood at risk.

  • @Earth_to_Kensho...ComeInKensho
    @Earth_to_Kensho...ComeInKensho 7 місяців тому +35

    He's seems like a great kid. It's just another thing I admire about him. He mentioned Vulfpeck. Polyphia and Vulfpeck are two great examples of how hard work and drive will pay off.

  • @avahxnley685
    @avahxnley685 Рік тому +67

    its great to see Tim getting more comfortable in interviews. i remember rewatching when he was on Herman Li's Jason Becker charity stream and he was sort of playing a lot while he was talking and stuttering quite a lot so seeing him now where he's really confident in what he says and seeming like he's just having any other conversation is rly nice to see :)

    • @melissap9808
      @melissap9808 Місяць тому +1

      Musicians LOVE talking about their gear, it's their comfort zone. Rick is a genius to adopt this format / niche of interviews

  • @anchorsanvils
    @anchorsanvils Рік тому +53

    Tim has a ton of humility, which shows how intelligent as a human being he is, incredible seeing him describe the whole creative process and trial-error involved in it.

  • @markwitsken8260
    @markwitsken8260 Рік тому +71

    These two have such a great relationship; it's inspiring. And fun to watch. Maybe 30-40 years apart yet they connect so deeply.

    • @Elienguitar
      @Elienguitar Рік тому +9

      It's a deep respect for each bring to the table. It is joy to watch.

    • @SCash-rl5ee
      @SCash-rl5ee Рік тому +8

      Yeah, the great thing is that they are generationally apart, but Rick respects newer generation talent and Tim respects what the older generation brought. They speak a common musical language and they both get production so it's another layer of mutual appreciation.

    • @rookiebeotch
      @rookiebeotch Рік тому +6

      It's the boomer bends that binds them.

    • @Elienguitar
      @Elienguitar Рік тому

      @@rookiebeotch 💗

  • @Thexpertoneverything
    @Thexpertoneverything 3 місяці тому +10

    What a delightful young man. Humble and well spoken. Thought he was more of a diva. Great interview

  • @BradColemanisHere
    @BradColemanisHere Рік тому +29

    This was the most sincere and thoughtful interview from Tim yet and I loved it. Great stuff, guys.

  • @LunatiqueRob
    @LunatiqueRob Рік тому +215

    I like that Tim is maturing and putting behind the fictional persona from earlier phase of his career. Some artists never grow out of that fake persona in front of the public, and not that there's anything wrong with it, since they have their reasons for keeping it going (privacy, separating their public facing life from personal life, social anxiety, marketing gimmick, etc.) But this Tim is much more relatable and personable.

    • @Viper-dz2kw
      @Viper-dz2kw Рік тому +16

      They used it to generate controversy when they were doing their rap album and it worked, they’re so famous now they don’t really need it tbh

    • @opart
      @opart Рік тому +13

      Absolutely changing my mind about him, the "fictional persona" was so off-putting that I literally refused to listen to his music before ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    • @1pchamp284
      @1pchamp284 Рік тому +8

      We’ll tbh it’s not like their in it for clout. Their just a bunch dudes being dudes. I love that they don’t give af

    • @isitunlimited
      @isitunlimited Рік тому +15

      He was like 12 years old. Lol. Shame on him for not having an astounding depth of character. Smh

    • @opart
      @opart Рік тому +5

      @@1pchamp284 lol, no, if you are dude being a dude, you just sit in the basement and maybe perfect your craft. I actually know an incredibly talented musician like that. No social media, no nothing. Teaches and plays, thats it. You have to have some drive in order to become famous, be it a clout, ego, or whatever. He is clearly maturing and is finally getting comfortable with his success. If you listen to the interview you'll hear that when they were starting out they really did give af ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  • @pancon5
    @pancon5 Рік тому +47

    1:05:59 I love how both Rick and Tim close this fantastic meetup! Rick giving Tim the credit for the innovator that he is and Tim acknowledging the greats of the past, present, and future, beautiful stuff.

  • @sovereignbrehon
    @sovereignbrehon Рік тому +36

    The gratitude I feel for Rick creating this space for a really talented, diamond quality artist to be able to share their artistic journey with us, as it happens, in real time is immense. ❤️ Thank you, Rick.
    Your genuine interest, respect and admiration for this young artist's work is
    such a precious gift in so many ways.
    Thank you for reppin' the old folks with such class!
    Chef's kiss to this!

    • @imeggscellent7117
      @imeggscellent7117 3 місяці тому

      seriously, mad ups to rick. its refreshing to watch an interview that doesnt interupt EVERY time someones talking for more than 10 seconds

  • @premeditatedplan5417
    @premeditatedplan5417 Рік тому +40

    I have to say incredibly impressed with Tim's perspective and understanding. For someone not yet 30 he shows a real deep respect for the art and the arena he is in. You don't see enough of that these days. Rare to see humility, passion and clear empathy in someone. Good on ya Tim glad to be around to listen to your adventures in sound.

  • @aidenferry23
    @aidenferry23 Рік тому +133

    Could you imagine letting Hendrix talk about his guitar style for an hour back in the late 60’s? That’s the blessed era we live in

    • @65Lynchy
      @65Lynchy Рік тому +13

      Comparing this guy? With Hendrix,you ever actually heard Hendrix,he had songs,musical talent

    • @jonholland6067
      @jonholland6067 Рік тому +43

      @@65Lynchy he’s not comparing.he’s stating that what an opportunity it would have been to have this type of discourse with Hendrix.

    • @andreaslion5877
      @andreaslion5877 Рік тому +36

      @@65Lynchy hendrix pushed boundaries, polyphia is pushing boundaries, both are/were geniuses in their time

    • @fchampd4512
      @fchampd4512 Рік тому +6

      @@andreaslion5877 pushin boundaries is not the only thing hendrix did, he had songs and insane live improv (listen do the deluxe band of gypsies, even Miles Davis was shocked)

    • @steven5054
      @steven5054 Рік тому +17

      @@andreaslion5877 Except Hendrix was more than another freak on guitar. Dude wrote songs that are still around. I'd be surprised if anyone but Henson fanboys still listen to em in 10 yrs.

  • @throwdowninolytown
    @throwdowninolytown Рік тому +12

    I’m really enjoying these long format interviews, super glad that you’re channel is growing in opportunities. Your passion for music is fun to follow along with, and I always learn a little something along the way. Great experience.

  • @MrDinoWodini
    @MrDinoWodini Рік тому +33

    Tim doesn't appear to have the ego that a lot of young-ish musicians have. He comes across as being just so genuine. I am an old guy but i really like this young man. I also think he so appreciates Rick's experience in the industry and the knowledge he brings to the conversation. Of course, Rick is the spark that ignites a great interview. Totally enjoyed this chat.

    • @moviebad109
      @moviebad109 Рік тому +1

      It really makes me appreciate his talent even more.
      All of the band comes across this way. They’re all insanely talented musicians, but in interviews they feel so humble and down to earth.

  • @patrickfouhy9102
    @patrickfouhy9102 4 місяці тому +4

    I'm getting up there in age, turned 40 this year, and I have to say was looking for YEARS to hear someone from the new generation to really take the guitar and show us old guys what we forgot to try. I'm so glad I was turned onto Tim by one of my students. Makes me very happy for the future of guitar. And its REALLY great that he always seems like such a nice person; he's confident but not arrogant, eclectic and thoughtful. Great interview Rick.

  • @silvenshadow
    @silvenshadow Рік тому +9

    What a joy to see Tim as a real person and talking real music/studio work. Just magical. Amazing to see how you are able to showcase artists and make me feel like I'm sharing a room with you both. Big cheers and happy holidays to you and yours.

  • @brillcouncil4584
    @brillcouncil4584 Рік тому +45

    It may be the ticktok era but I LOVE this kind of long-form interview/conversation. Rick and Tim, THANK YOU for sitting down for a really interesting and fun conversation.

    • @DiscoScottie
      @DiscoScottie Рік тому +2

      Agreed.

    • @ericantkowiak9099
      @ericantkowiak9099 Рік тому

      Who the fuck uses tiktok for an interview...

    • @brillcouncil4584
      @brillcouncil4584 Рік тому +4

      The guys called it "the ticktok era" during the interview re: going viral, promotion, etc. I'm always really interested seeing how artists think about the technical parts of making music and the weird parts of marketing and the business.

  • @emersonmayeaux2482
    @emersonmayeaux2482 4 місяці тому +16

    Great interview with Tim Henson. Love him or hate him there is no denying his absolute dedication to his craft. Saw Polyphia recently in Houston and was very impressed. Nice to see someone come along and totally change the musical landscape. Polyphia is only getting started turning the world of music on its ear. Can't wait to see what Tim and Polyphia pull off next. You rock Tim !!
    I'm a huge fan.

    • @emersonmayeaux2482
      @emersonmayeaux2482 Місяць тому +1

      @@darienmarcus100 people hate others more successful than them for no apparent reason. Especially other guitarist.

  • @LorenScott69
    @LorenScott69 Рік тому +21

    Tim is so insanely talented. To be as fluid on his instrument that he can play that well while still looking so relaxed is just unreal. Amazing!

    • @madmanmoon8978
      @madmanmoon8978 9 місяців тому +3

      Being relaxed is the key to play like him, if you are tense its impossible

  • @MG-hx3ym
    @MG-hx3ym Рік тому +10

    I’ve got to say Tim looks happy and like such a nice genuine dude here

  • @LandenPurifoy
    @LandenPurifoy Рік тому +334

    Such a sick guitar!! 🔥🔥

    • @T-Bone511
      @T-Bone511 Рік тому +2

      Ikr I want one so bad!!

    • @JesusMagicPanties
      @JesusMagicPanties 3 місяці тому

      @@T-Bone511 ..as well as flat feet , fungus and dandruff...

  • @henrysaizofficial
    @henrysaizofficial 5 місяців тому +12

    This guy could be a real diva and he´s so humble and nice! New fan here! thank you for this Rick

  • @joedamore7653
    @joedamore7653 Рік тому +9

    This was fantastic. Rick you have a great rapport with Tim and he seems totally at ease and has really opened up about his music and approach so much. Kudos to both of you!

  • @kaulanawong1479
    @kaulanawong1479 Рік тому +5

    Outstanding discussion. I now have a much greater appreciation for the intricacies that go into creating a song. My mind was blown so many times throughout this video and I was constantly smiling from ear-to-ear. Thank you Rick and Tim 🤘

  • @jollyvoqar195
    @jollyvoqar195 Рік тому +382

    Dude is amazing. Incredible player and musician, incredibly knowledgeable, innovator - a generational talent.

    • @christineayres7199
      @christineayres7199 Рік тому +9

      Jazz chords played very fast , its all well and good banging away at light speed but no one cares unless you can put words to the music , hence why Ed Sheeran and Stormzy are better musicians they understand the kids on the street , Tim comes across to me as an upper class spoiled kid who had mummy and daddy pay tuition for his life lol

    • @0oo00
      @0oo00 Рік тому +4

      Dude...dude?

    • @hrvojeodak
      @hrvojeodak Рік тому +10

      @@christineayres7199 well, either you are tone deaf my friend or you're a jazzer :)

    • @christineayres7199
      @christineayres7199 Рік тому +3

      @@hrvojeodak Trust me this child is no Gary Moore or Jimi Hendrix he’s a show off , just playing jazz chords fast with no melody 🎵

    • @christineayres7199
      @christineayres7199 Рік тому +3

      @@0oo00 I think 🤔 Jolly needs to get Tim’s pronouns right it’s Kermit not dude lol 😂

  • @jndietz
    @jndietz Рік тому +17

    Tim and some others have defined guitar playing for the 2020s. This is going to be a crazy decade for guitar-based music.

  • @siceastwood2714
    @siceastwood2714 Рік тому +4

    Great to see that people care for such in depth interviews, cool content format!

  • @nimhard
    @nimhard Рік тому +10

    Whenever these two get together something great happens.
    You can see Rick's enjoyment when he listen to the songs.

  • @johnsonchan5955
    @johnsonchan5955 Рік тому +27

    Tim is getting used to interview. Back in the days he said that “I play guitar coz I can’t talk”. But dude, not only the music but also Tim himself are becoming more mature and inspirational as we all can see now. My guitar hero!

    • @TheBigburcie
      @TheBigburcie Рік тому +3

      He's still a bit awkward and weird, but that is perfectly fine. I wish my brain and fingers could do 10% of what he can do, but he still seems so humble.

    • @johnsonchan5955
      @johnsonchan5955 Рік тому

      I would not say that is awkward but cute and shy.❤️

    • @xyhmo
      @xyhmo Рік тому

      I'm kind of like that too - I am silent because I can't talk and can't play guitar. It's groovy.

  • @abubakryasin3997
    @abubakryasin3997 4 місяці тому +4

    Rick lets people be themselves and lets them take the interview in the way his guest wants....this is such a enjoyable experience...thank you

  • @atilanotiago8728
    @atilanotiago8728 Рік тому +3

    what a humble guy. a virtuoso down to earth. just love guy. another great interview rick.

  • @user-je8dl5dm9p
    @user-je8dl5dm9p Рік тому +16

    I'm glad that him and Rick are able to connect on the level of being so far apart in age even music is a universal language

  • @marklong930
    @marklong930 Рік тому +8

    Nice touch giving the "Bread" guitar to Steve Vai. Nice show of respect and appreciation for an absolute legend.

  • @scottjohnson2406
    @scottjohnson2406 Рік тому

    I love how relaxed this interview is. Funny and informative. Keep them coming Rick!

  • @Stratocaster42
    @Stratocaster42 Рік тому +4

    Tim is such a sweetheart. I've never seen an interview with him but am glad I watched you chat to him :) can't wait for the next one!

  • @drauc
    @drauc Рік тому +7

    Super stoked to see the studio build. Love hearing the mentality behind it too

  • @Peetie_Wheatstraw
    @Peetie_Wheatstraw Рік тому +29

    Great interview. I knew Tim was an incredible guitar player, but he's also quite knowledgeable about studio work as well as music in general. There's hope that the guitar continues to have a future with talent like this popping up.

  • @kaziahmed
    @kaziahmed Рік тому +8

    I love how Rick truly appreciates and understands the complexity of Polyphia's music, and lets Tim explain little details with great enthusiasm. He is such a great conversationalist.

  • @baklvag
    @baklvag Рік тому +3

    I discovered his music from this chanel.Cant say i like though anyone can appreciate his skills and originallity.He is a great humble young man wish him the best.

  • @jetpaq
    @jetpaq Рік тому +4

    What a bright and pleasant young man...I am now a bigger fan because of his humility and candid honesty... Superb interview!

  • @thematsc
    @thematsc Рік тому +3

    Such a nice and interesting video. So refreshing to finally get an talk where Tim has space to elaborate and talk about his music. Love Tims playing/music (and not so much like the way to loud kick drum on last album.....). He is one of my absolute favourite guitarist/musician, truly a creator of a NEW style and evolving.

  • @DennyBob521
    @DennyBob521 Рік тому +20

    It's great to see a virtuoso create music and not just video game loops. All these guys are amazing. The drummer is insane too.

    • @brandoncooke6564
      @brandoncooke6564 Рік тому +6

      Drummer totally doesn't get enough recognition. He is absolutely a human metronome. It blows me away how tight they play these songs.

    • @hendix2200
      @hendix2200 Рік тому +3

      What do you mean by video game loops?

    • @TiagoNugentComposer
      @TiagoNugentComposer Рік тому +6

      @@hendix2200 bro hasn't heard video game music written after 1989

  • @flavy1000
    @flavy1000 Рік тому +1

    One of the best interviews to watch in this New Year
    Thank you Tim for your humbleness and creativiy, thank you Rick for so much great stuff and both for true love for Music!
    My preferred track from new Polyphia's album I bet is Chino's singing...
    Mystical and profound....
    Love you guys, I wish you have a great 2023!

  • @John-pp8qv
    @John-pp8qv Рік тому +102

    Tim seems SO much more personable in this interview than in the last one - last time was a little put off by his vibe, but now I'm a true fan!

    • @smprather
      @smprather Рік тому +38

      Don't forget that we're literally watching him grow up.

    • @Xirrious
      @Xirrious Рік тому +20

      He grew up a lot.

    • @bloomtikbloom9593
      @bloomtikbloom9593 Рік тому +6

      That's kids for you lol.

    • @omhr9554
      @omhr9554 Рік тому +1

      yeah that "bummer bends" took us by surprise!! but it's ok now I guess... 😅

    • @gavinreid9184
      @gavinreid9184 Рік тому +8

      @@omhr9554 I believe he said boomer bends - as in the generation.

  • @nickp440
    @nickp440 Рік тому +44

    Ibanez has quite the list of young artists that are absolutely killing the game right now. Great interview as always rick

    • @DiscoScottie
      @DiscoScottie Рік тому

      Ibanez and PRS, best of the best.

    • @nickp440
      @nickp440 Рік тому +1

      @@urproblem they make great shredding guitars. not sure about “workhorse” guitars. My Iceman is a great shredder guitar; but my workhorses are my gibson les pauls; and my american made strat. Love me some ibanez wizard necks though.

    • @rogerramjet6615
      @rogerramjet6615 Рік тому

      Yeah killing the music game with the same old hackneyed progressions and autotune.

    • @nickp440
      @nickp440 Рік тому +1

      @@rogerramjet6615 aw. youre mad :)

    • @rogerramjet6615
      @rogerramjet6615 Рік тому

      @@nickp440 I am half joking. There are some great young players coming up but the song writing standard has gone through the floor with the very rare exception. There is nothing remotely original about the songs on this video.

  • @LePetitNuageGris
    @LePetitNuageGris 4 місяці тому +1

    Rick! My appreciation for you keeps growing. I was super happy to find out you’re a massive Deftones fan, like me. You bring on all these artists like Tim, Tosin, Maynard, Devin… but you’re so versatile you can also appreciate great pop or classic rock… I just love your content.
    Anyway, I really love this interview. I just discovered Polyphia for the first time, and Tim is now my favourite guitarist, so it was really cool to listen to him talk about his passion. Even if I don’t understand most of it (not a guitarist or an instrumentalist at all, unfortunately… no opportunity or money…), I still really love to hear it. Keep it up. Love these up close interviews with musicians about their craft where you guys just geek out together. It’s amazing.
    And man… that Chino track is sick… all of Polyphia’s music is amazing so far, but I was wondering how vocals would sit with it. Couldn’t be happier with a result like that. It was intense.

  • @bradleyschmidt2075
    @bradleyschmidt2075 4 місяці тому +3

    Tim is so chill and his personality and style just drip … would love to see him play live

  • @Dianelee999
    @Dianelee999 Рік тому +15

    Thank you both! Thoroughly enjoyed your conversation. You speak shared languages of music and modern sound design. It was great to hear Tim mention Marcin. 💜🙏🇺🇸

    • @ericantkowiak9099
      @ericantkowiak9099 Рік тому +5

      Bruh Marcin is fire just seen hin in the shred collection and omg

    • @Marta1Buck
      @Marta1Buck Рік тому +4

      @@ericantkowiak9099 I found Marcin before he was this big. Pretty much everyone at the time was sure he would be going places.

  • @2morrowillcome
    @2morrowillcome Рік тому +21

    I'm continually impressed by Tim, both as a guitar player and as a person. Him and Polyphia have blown up and it really seems like he's kept his feet on the ground, intensely focused on improving his craft. Not only is it rare for music like this to be gaining so much traction, but it's rare for artists at this level to keep their head on their shoulders. I gain more confidence with every interview I see that he's successfully navigating fame's pitfalls. That's inspiring on its own.

  • @geofflupton1254
    @geofflupton1254 Рік тому +48

    I just love hearing Tim play, really cool stuff. I love that he has an open mind to explore so much more that is out there in music.

  • @TheAkdzyn
    @TheAkdzyn Рік тому +9

    It's so interesting to see two musicians of very different generations discuss their experiences and views.

  • @Sal-bb3si
    @Sal-bb3si Рік тому +8

    I saw Polyphia in 2015 16 in Detroit opening for a band....it was my first time hearing them..I'm still blown away by them

  • @brianlange9112
    @brianlange9112 Рік тому +85

    It’s so exciting to experience how Tim is evolving the world of production and guitar!

    • @rogerramjet6615
      @rogerramjet6615 Рік тому +5

      You misspelt Devolving.

    • @zenon459
      @zenon459 Рік тому +9

      @@rogerramjet6615 says Roger Ramjet

    • @aurum4146
      @aurum4146 Рік тому +3

      @@zenon459 Roger Ramjet knows... Just trust Roger Ramjet knows

  • @ghegaable
    @ghegaable Рік тому +2

    Tim you are such a huge thing happening to guitar world.. thank you.

  • @thefinecolumbian
    @thefinecolumbian 11 місяців тому +6

    My son introduced me to Polyphia last summer and I love their music. I would love to see them live. These men are true musicians, a rarity now. They make me want to be young again. ❤

    • @rogeralvarez9073
      @rogeralvarez9073 2 місяці тому

      Love this comment. Same here. My 11 year old showed it to me.
      I’ve been teaching him and sharing with him music his whole life. For the first time he came to me with something that truly blew my mind. He was so proud to share it. Really amazing musicianship, and phenomenal music.

  • @elenbrandt290
    @elenbrandt290 Рік тому +31

    I am older than dirt...and I love Polyphia....it speaks to their talent and musicality...nothing "faddish" there. Great interview!

  • @vig237
    @vig237 Рік тому +4

    It's great that the type of music done by this gentleman and his band mates has become popular.

  • @Zombie_13x33
    @Zombie_13x33 Рік тому +9

    i love how he is becoming more and more comfortable in these interviews. im sure rick is a cool guy anyways but hes just so confident here and its nice to see.

  • @antonoat
    @antonoat 9 місяців тому +3

    What a real treat this interview was, two musical geniuses and two inspiring, decent people! 👏👍😀

  • @renolds4300
    @renolds4300 Рік тому +3

    i dont go outta my way to listen to Polyphia, but when ever they do i listen. I love what hes doing. Keeping the instrument alive and doing things never seen

  • @alexdotdash7731
    @alexdotdash7731 Рік тому +101

    Modern guitar, like the stuff Polyphia plays is so reinventive and amazing, not only technically but creatively. Great interview!

  • @TheBeefSlayer
    @TheBeefSlayer Рік тому +3

    Tim is gonna be producing amazing music for this century. Much to come.

  • @datutturugang666
    @datutturugang666 6 місяців тому +1

    had the pleasure of meeting tim after a show a few years ago, no cap one of the most humblest people i’ve ever met, was a pleasure chatting with him

  • @JCtheMusicMan_
    @JCtheMusicMan_ Рік тому +8

    Awesome interview Rick! You are what many musicians wish they were! ❤

  • @freedomseeds8194
    @freedomseeds8194 Рік тому +3

    This was a cool, and insightful interview. I first heard Polyphia around 2013. I was impressed that guys that were that young were playing that type of music.
    I'm still impressed, they did some extremely cool and stuff on this last album.
    Great interview Rick.

  • @rodrrico
    @rodrrico Рік тому +2

    Tim is so down to earth and humble. Great interview Rick! Now I really want Tim's signature TON10N guitar!

  • @KirkWilson86
    @KirkWilson86 Рік тому +1

    I'm more of an AAL kind of guy but Polyphia still blows my mind. As musicians, yall are geniuses. I've got so much respect for you Tim!

  • @stephennnnnnnnnnnn
    @stephennnnnnnnnnnn Рік тому +146

    massive fan of everything he’s done, from the muppets to fraggle rock to labyrinth.

  • @americanmusik
    @americanmusik Рік тому +26

    Such great content Rick! Love your videos!

  • @cherishhaze
    @cherishhaze Рік тому

    Rick's channel was always interesting, glad to see he knows how to keep it that way !
    He reminds me a lot of my father, which is still alive and plays guitar but had a bad brain injury 15 years ago and it's just not the same. Keep rocking !

  • @johnnysocket76
    @johnnysocket76 Рік тому +9

    I've been watching youre stuff for around as long as I've been listening to polyphia. My favorite music youtuber and my favorite guitarist crossing over is so amazing. Watching you guys for the past half decade or so has been awesome!

  • @DrJeebles
    @DrJeebles Рік тому +7

    Another great interview, Rick. These guys are damn impressive. I had no idea Chino collaborated with Polyphia. That's amazing!

  • @MrDandanhesourman
    @MrDandanhesourman 9 місяців тому +2

    I had heard this band's name for a while but was a music snob and didn't bother to listen to their music. I FINALLY discovered their music out of the blue (algorithm) and I am immediately hooked! This interview with Tim is so enthralling! As someone who is trying to learn how to play guitar, this conversation boggles my mind and gives me inspiration at the same time.

  • @willydeangelis699
    @willydeangelis699 Рік тому +4

    Great interview!! Really love the production and mixing talk!

  • @cbarriay
    @cbarriay Рік тому +12

    Tim is such a cool guy and has a lot to say about production for his age, great interview! 🤘

  • @DonAlderOfficial
    @DonAlderOfficial Рік тому +15

    Love that Tim is humble. His production skills and ideas are off the chart.

  • @MichaelBrown50000
    @MichaelBrown50000 Рік тому +1

    You are the best at what you do, Rick. Thank you for great content.

  • @DrewParrishMaryland
    @DrewParrishMaryland Рік тому +6

    Thank you for this interview! I will absolutely be listening to Polyphia now.

  • @Chris-cf2kp
    @Chris-cf2kp Рік тому +9

    This nylon guitar is so awesome. I really appreciate how affordable it is in comparison to the prices that custom guitars usually sell for. It's an advancement in nylon guitars - probably breaths some new life into this classic guitar type.

  • @emilymae3139
    @emilymae3139 5 місяців тому +6

    This dude is SO talented. Really sad I missed their show recently

  • @burnthemstrings
    @burnthemstrings Рік тому +3

    Thank you Rick for introducing me to Tim and Polyphia, especially their tune Playing God. What fun to play along. Lots of layers, jazz changes, half time, open string hammer on/pull off stuff, fingerstyle, harmonics. Good times....

  • @briannacery9939
    @briannacery9939 3 місяці тому +3

    The level of musicianship from this band blew me away. I ❤this band!

  • @LearnHowToBlog
    @LearnHowToBlog Рік тому +31

    Godin guitars in Canada have been making amazing electric nylons very similar to this for over 10 years, called the Multiac. (Also available in steel string).

    • @CJSkip
      @CJSkip Рік тому +4

      Even before Godin, Gibson made the Chet Atkins CE from 1981-95. I guess the "CE" stood for Classical Electric. Too bad I sold mine many years ago.

    • @strangefields5992
      @strangefields5992 Рік тому +1

      Cordoba has their stage nylon and it’s pretty much the same vibe. Runs about $699 so I put one on layaway last week. Can’t wait to get it home.

    • @danielmann5427
      @danielmann5427 Рік тому +1

      Yeah I plan getting a Godin Multiac

    • @JohnJannone
      @JohnJannone 4 місяці тому

      Yeah it’s odd to not mention the Godin - I see them everywhere, and I’ve had one for ages.