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@dale starnes Not humbling to me. this guy is a mental case, pure and simple. Even 5 year old kids know I am playing. At 2:45, I’m concerned for my safety, not humbled. seen it swing quickly to violence before in similar situations. I agree his mind is definitely blown.
Shatner, He's no doubt a pain tho you handled it well, letting him help you play...effective AND cute in a mildly disturbing way Cheers to you🙏 #people.skills.the.hardway😆
more like a complete idiot. At 2:45 I should’ve already been kicking this guy in the nuts, but I didn’t. It was a decision that could’ve easily ended up very badly. I deal with these lunatics on a daily basis. They are totally unpredictable. I’ve been attacked, I’ve seen others attacked. I’ve seen them arrested and I’ve seen them back on the street the next day to start all over again. only luck made it end this way.
It seemed to me like you felt the situation out and made the decision that this man was pretty harmless (at least in that moment). I reckon dealing with what you do on a daily basis gives you a better sense of that sort of thing. Lord knows I developed something similar from working with customers at a local business for years.
Thank you for not flipping out at this gentleman, clearly he is. battling mental health/addiction and isnt all there. Glad to see you can recognize that and react accordingly, we need more people like you. BTW those riffs were crazy good i aspire to be as good as you one day!
Calling him a nut might be a little harsh, he could be some guy having a deficult time, but letting him touch the guitar and and handling him smoothly was pretty nice and human.
Honestly, I’d take this as a pretty big compliment. You were playing so well that this guy just couldn’t believe it. Obviously he’s not all there, but in his own weird way he was complimenting you, and it was a bit of a wholesome moment at the end when he finally realized you were actually playing.
Fucking-A man! You can see the guys face slowly change after he couldn't find his own. Not long after holstering his wallet he gets inquisitive and confused, looks like he'd been lied to almost. I commend them both for just playing it out, shatnershairpiece could have gotten annoyed but just kept in the grove while letting home boi check it out for himself. It was cool to see how friction, when lubricated with some love and understanding can create such wholesome moment of connection! This was worth more than any tip.
That's a man who's not quite all there, has seen his fare share of swindlers and sheisters on the street, and has also never actually seen someone play a guitar.... This is like those videos of chimps being shown a magic trick... Make the banana disappear and they start to get frustrated, show em the banana again and they clap and smile like a kid that was just shown a magic trick. Not comparing this mans level of intelligence to a chimps, obviously... Though I also wouldn't compare this man to Elon Musk...
You can see his range of emotions, he loved the music, he was about to tip, then he thought he was getting scammed so he got angry, then disbelief, then back to pure joy realising he was witnessing it in person. Strange guy but he just enjoyed your work
It looked more like he had some kind of mental health problem. It seemed as though he couldn’t quite understand what was happening. It was great to see how this guy handled the situation though👍🏼
Probably a paranoid schizophrenic they often hear voices and things that aren't actually real so they have an innate skepticism about most things I imagine
What I can't stomach is seeing everyone pass on by, this is the world that we live in. I have been a musician for 20 years and it's a shame that people are so blind to the mastery of wonderful things, I wonder what it will take to have people stop and feel that feeling of music and how it can change your mind state? This should have been enough.. I know it gave me chills, wonderful guitar player!!!!! Keep on going brother, thank you!!!!
i mean its just some improvising. Sounds the same from the first to last second i wouldnt stop either. The genre aint exactly something that most people enjoy either.
1- That's not everyone's cup o tea. 2- Most of the passers by are headed to work or other duties. 3- There's probably a lot of street performers all around. The list could go on. Some people are probably pissed at all the noise he's making and just want to get away from it.
I realize how frustrating that sort of interruption must be when you're working, but you handled it like a champ. Also, I bet that guy will never forget the day he got to touch the strings, and discovered what can be done with a guitar and some amplification.
That's what I thought too. He was amazed that anyone could play so well, and he never saw anyone playing live before! I liked that he let the guy touch his guitar! That guy will never forget that kindness! He wasn't trying to be an ass...he's just a little slow. I'll say it again.. for the grace of God go any of us!
This reminds me of what a friend of mine told me a few years ago-There are two things in the world that you can't saturate, Ignorance and Lazyiness. In my opinion there are alot of lazy Ignorance people in this world!!!
Thanks! I think that guy was truly mystified. He couldn't believe what he was seeing, that you were creating these beautiful sounds on your guitar with your fingers and hands. Once he touched your guitar, it was a wonderful revelation. He appeared to have an epiphany. The joy on his face was priceless. Thanks for being kind to this poor sole.
thanks for the tip! Yes, it’s incredible how some people can’t process a ‘musician’ anymore. the decline of music appreciation over the last thirty years, the loss of visible musicians, live music, is speeding musical illiteracy. I meet kids who tell me they have never seen an actual musician and then they write a report about me in school. Musical ability is becoming ‘magic’ again, like showing an ape fire. I let him touch the guitar to defuse the situation, and I normally never let anyone touch my guitar, even for money. luckily, it ended well.
@@shatnershairpiece that's why I am thankful I am a metal fan, so many incredible musicians in that genre, especially in Vancouver. It also really helps to give me an appreciation for musicianship in other genres like classic rock and especially jazz as a lot of metal has some jazz influence
I love how in the end you let him try to pick the cords. His little laugh almost brought me to tears, he looked like a little kid touching something new for the first time..
True. But it’s still a saddening note when you realize they’re not innocent anymore because of their actions and age, but you can clearly see his understanding of the world around him and maturity is not much more than a child that’s 4 that would do the same thing when watching others play a guitar like that. Unlike many I can pity the poor and homeless. I realize many of them really don’t choose that life, it just comes with the territory of their character or the lack of normal attributes. Thus they often become bitter and pessimistic, rude and overbearing. Just imagine being in a very unfortunate moment in your life, and watching how many (most) people immediately assume your a deadbeat and lowlife just because you’re in that position. You’re not even treated human when you’re apparently homeless. Don’t be so quick to jump to conclusions on this man’s innocence or reasoning. For all you know he could have the mental capacity of a 6 year old with the street language of a thug. Most of our mentally ill roam the streets with real criminals and deadbeats that leach off of them eventually turning the character. Don’t believe me? Do a social experiment and act homeless for a week. I guarantee you’ll never take your warm bed for granted ever again and you will hold most of society at a distance from then on when you see how absolutely CRUEL they can be to less unfortunate people….
@@dontask6863 lol “you can clearly see his understanding of the world and maturity is not much more than a child that’s 4” Idk I tend to assume on the safe side when it come’s to people until I’ve more information to work off. I’d say the cons of assuming he’s just an innocent 4 year old in a homeless man’s body are outweighed by the pros of assuming he is unpredictable and potentially withdrawing from a binger and just might stab you thinking you’re a fuckin’ coconut tree. I understand what you’re getting at, but it’s important to weigh things within your mind more carefully.
@@dontask6863 Lol, "act homeless for a week." And how, pray tell, do homeless people act? Am I just supposed to roll around in a food dumpster, do socially upsetting things, and get tremendously upset when people try to stop me? Yeah, I guess maybe, if I act like an asshole, people won't treat me so good. Personally, I hate the word "Homeless" because it lumps the addicts, lunatics, criminals, short-fuses, deadbeats, and vagrants in together with those rare few who are competent but just "down on their luck." I like how your name is, "Don't Ask" by the way, because thats exactly what I should say every time some grimy dude comes up looking like he's about to hit me up for a smoke or a couple of bucks. Instead he asks, and I just shake my head and say, "sorry, man." And then he just turns and walks away like I'm a payphone without any change in the return. Wait, who doesn't treat who like a human? You were saying something about that...
You have a misconception about the guitarist, this guy in one of his replies to another commentor actually insulted people much like yourself who view this as some wholesome, human-to-human engagement. The guy even stated he 100% means the title and emphasised how the guy is a "nut".
I'm not gonna lie, I wouldn't have the patience to deal with it like you did. You've handled it perfectly, and with class. Hats off to you for being so kind and patient. And I'm not even mentioning your insane guitar skills.
@@kevinwhitmill2599 apparently you don't go out to the real streets, and spend most of your time over the internet. These guys often have mental health diseases and they can really be dangerous. They can punch or stab you for no particular reason and I've seen such cases with my own eyes(a psycho homeless guy punched a man in the face cause "he was too bright", whatever that means). That's why I feel threaten when they approach this close and start to invade your personal boundaries. You should always be extra cautious around these guys.
@musicgonnahelpme From your first paragraph you clearly don't know me. Your attempt at putting people in little boxes has failed again. The rest of your post is absolutely true. But this guy isn't being aggressive in this instance. Nor is he worthy of the derisory comments you use about him. Shame on you.
@@kevinwhitmill2599 your comments make impression about you more than anything here and you clearly have no idea how violent the streets can be, yet you try to talk some PC tolerance bullshit, which totally contradicts common sense. And that is what's wrong with modern western society. And unlike being shameful like you I am from the bottom of my heart happy that you didn't experience violence there, and hope you'll never will, but let me give you some advice: stop seeing this world through pink sunglasses and be more cautious.
@musicgonnahelpme There you go again - false presumptions. 10 years as a soldier and 30 as an inner city CSI. I've experienced more violence than you could imagine. Hit the streets with your guitar once a week - wow that's risky. Be careful out there.
@@PETURK yeah that’s what upsets me, the guy had a sense of wonder but was also skeptical and when it was revealed that he was playing that he cheers up and looks happy
Props to the musician for not only staying calm when some rando interrupted him, but letting said rando with sketchy hands touch his instrument. that's a lot of humility and generosity, imo.
The guy was pretty harmless, massive props to you for your patience and allowing him to actually touch the instrument. I found that whole thing quite heart-warming. The guy was just in shock
You patience with this man, who clearly has his own problems, is very heart warming indeed. Instead of asking him to step back when he gets skeptical, you show him that it is legitimate and even let him touch your guitar, which I know is a big deal for some musicians, so he understands what is going. Well done mate.
@@hi-five4960 Maybe he waited really long uploading it? Seriously though, it was scary as f. "Normal" people shouldn't have to worry about the mentally ill homeless people. It is a double edged sword. Terrible for the mentally ill homeless and terrible for those that are forced to deal with them. E.g. Buskers.
@@nescionetizen295 Normal People? Seriously? While mental illness of homeless people is not many people's direct responsibility (that barely even is true), *everyone* should be concerned about mental illness in homeless people. You shouldn't just ignore it, even if you're busy in life with your own issues.
@@hi-five4960 I am very concerned. But i want those i pay to deal with this issues, mainly the government, to deal with this issues. I am not against mentally ill homeless people. Give them a place to stay and the care they need....So we don't have to feel unsafe because they're zoned out, paranoid or full on schizo. It is either that or violence.
He seems like his brain is about as interested, skeptical, and amazed as a 2year old child. No shade, didn't seem like a harmful guy or anything. Just a very slow clock speed.
I disagree, he was super rude with the poor soul, almost ignoring him the whole time. He could teach the guy what is the pre recorded base and what is improvised. The man is interested to learn something, spreading knowledge is way more valuable than getting another coin.
This is the power of music. Two people from very different sets of circumstances came together for a few minutes and learned a thing or two. That's what it's all about.
Yes, respect for the way you handled that. Even letting him touch the strings! Many people would have fobbed him off for just standing too close. Legend.
It's like he's watching someone create music for the first time, the magic. Thank you for keeping your cool, handling it with compassion, and for sharing.
When did we become so phobic of other people? I'm not knocking you either. I was initially going take more of a stance against you but took a moment of self reflection to realize that I would be just as uncomfortable. This is a sad state we live in. We shouldn't be uncomfortable to be in close proximity with other people.
@@gesarts3625 but it's different to be around ppl you know, than to be less than a METER apart from a stranger, or someone that lives in the street. ofc you'd be terrified. especially if he's yelling nonsense.
This guy is so broken that he can't believe in beauty when he sees it and you showed him with your love and patience that indeed life can be beautiful. All the best to you, brother.
You have a misconception about the guitarist, this guy in one of his replies to another commentor actually insulted people much like yourself who view this as some wholesome, human-to-human engagement. The guy even stated he 100% means the title and emphasised how the guy is a "nut".
@@roguedaskill dude, it is a wholesome human-to-human engagement that was possible because music can transport us out of this craziness. Shatner seems like an irritable, passive aggressive prick, perhaps understandably, and that guy seems like he's out of it, but the music seems to change the priorities for both of them. Afterward Shatner goes through his footage, complains about the crazies and the risks of playing in that area, and comes up with some click bait title, but that is just a tarnished conveyance of the true brilliance. The jokes on all of us because at the end of the day, Shatner plays, people listen and for a moment we are elevated above the craziness.
I recently saw a YT video that over 46 thousand likes over a performance that had less than 20 people in attendance. That's the society we live in now. Personally I can't stand it.
I'm so impressed that you were patient and even let him touch your guitar! I was waiting for a Pete Townsend round house to the jaw, but instead I got to enjoy a truly wholesome moment. Kudos! you are Awesome!
The guitarist shows that he is in charge of his ego. He does not get offended when accused of lying. He knows the truth and is patient as other discover it for themselves. You deserve any praise you receive.
@@dougg5707 this is the most pussy ass comment I've ever seen. The fact that this ugly fucking geezer didn't get his shit kicked in is a fucking travesty.
@@joeh858 First of fucking all your probably a anime fan because the people who you listen too are Asian (no hate btw), but besides the point this guy who your watching has one of the best finger picking skills. Ichicka Nito bro can only play small riffs, but those riffs he makes different sounds, while this guy can do the whole entire fucking dictionary of music riffs mean while this Ichicka Nito dude is trying to get clout by his talent he has, he posted this 10 or whatever number guitar.
@@Itsarizona4life ?? 2 / 4 of those people are Asian. I don't watch anime. Ichika has full EPs. The dude in the video we're commenting on right now is just playing riffs off of scales. He's literally in a box, even I myself could play better than him. I gave you the names of the best players in the world right now and you still say some ignorant sh.
The fact that you maintain your composure so well says a lot about your professionalism as a musician. hecklers are no joke especially when they're in your face.
The guy wasn't a heckler. is probably autistic or something else is wrong with his brain he really didn't seem to understand the concept of input and output. Look at his face when he touched pure amusement and joy.
Heckler?! The guy obviously has mental health issues. Look at all the signs: staring into space, not respecting personal space. He was smiling like a child when the guy let him strum for a little bit
I was about to post a comment about how impressed I was that he was able to keep playing so well while some guy was standing WAY too close. Then as the video progressed... just WOW!
There is a lot of mentally ill people wandering around that you gotta have patience with thier randomness Last 2 years all the mental health institutions and facilities been shut down, can see the toll on the general public combined with being stuck indoors for large part of 2 years
Props on the way you handled that situation. Instead of getting upset making the situation worse you turned a naysayer into an appreciative believer. Well done 🤜🤛
Holy smokes! You make it look as easy as Vai! Beautiful sounds. Groovy tune. I can literally understand why that dude was tripping. It's because it seriously looks like you're faking it -- like I said, Steve Vai always looks like he's lip-syncing with the guitar, but no. You're both the real deal. Over 7.5 million views, I hope you were able to monetize this video. Simply stunning.
That's exactly it my friend. This is what he needed to hear, whatever he was going through In his life at the moment. To add to your comment I can't help but believe that whatever he was yearning for in life, that missing component, was music. If he wasn't a fan before I bet you he is now.
I don’t comment often but this warranted it. Your patience and appreciation for someone trying to understand, nay, comprehend your playing was most admirable. Your skill as a guitarist is one thing, your skill of utmost patience with the general public is next level. Letting that dude get a few plucks in to bridge his understanding and watching the lightbulb go off with amazement was super sweet.
This is exactly the comment I was going to make. Probably better said than I could have put it but just the patience where some other people may have come back with aggression he just continues playing flawlessly and let's man realize for himself. Such a great video.
The end is gold! "You're doing that!" Music is THE best thing mankind has ever tapped into and the fact this poor man was able to turn from aggressive to childlike (with some patience) shows just how powerful it is.
The look on your face when he touches the strings gave me chills brother, no anger, no aggression, no drama, you looked at him like he was a child and seemed genuinely happy to make his day, good man and great leads.
Lesser men would have just laughed at this guy and said he was an idiot or something but the fact you showed genuine patience and showed this guy that it wasn’t fake is amazing and heart warming man. You never know how deeply this could have impacted that guy
But it's clear that he's heavily sedated or something. Not an excuse of course, but to call him an aggressive nut seems a bit excessive. And contradictory to the way the guitarist handles the situation.
That was nice of you to let him have a strum with his finger. You diffused the situation, proved you were playing the guitar and blew his mind all in one. I'd probably be tripping out too if I heard you on the street. Mad skills!
Yes, I think the concept of how the sound is produced makes it seem so distant sometimes. So sometimes people do not understand what is happening. There are so many ways you can produce wonderful sounds with the right effects. He is a skilled guitarist. Even with all those effects, the guitarist can be a bit crap! I like this tune though; nice and laid back. Good street music.
Lots of respect, dude. I would have a hard time with someone touching my guitar like that. Your technique is astonishing. Your cool in public is even more astounding.
Wow the way you handled this is deserving of an award. You are a fantastic player and also a fantastic human being. Thanks for setting an example of how to treat those we may not understand
You handled this better than I would have. I learned two things today. One: you can jam. Two: I learned how handle these situations in a better way. Everyone needs more kindness
Class act right there. Didn't get distracted, played like he wanted to, and stayed patient with someone who needed more input. Loved the smile on his face when he gained a new reality. Well played on so many levels.
I've played the guitar for over twenty years, I've studied music theory thoroughly. The fact every note and chord is mimed perfectly, every technique exquisitely performed is mind blowing. How the hell did you not do that? 🙂 Seriously though that was some fluent improvising.
@@Joeblogs111 Think of improvisational guitar as like 5 or 6 playgrounds built next to one another, and this guy was going from the slide to the swing set to the merry-go-round with such finesse, he was using the momentum from one, to jump to the next and never got lost. The know-how exhibited is almost immeasurable.
You were making it look easy. When you let him diddle a string he realized two things... 1. you WERE playing, and 2... it ain't as easy as you make it look. He stepped back in awe, smiling. You absolutely rock bro.
@@eggstonjackson119 is that why it didn't sound terrible when the guy touched his strings? I was surprised how good it sounded. I play sax and if someone just randomly pressed keys as I blow it would sound horrible.
I want to point out to everyone how patient and understanding you were, to the point of letting him touch your guitar and strum a bit to help prove it to himself. Very decent of you. Love your stuff too - thanks for the content.
Wow thanks for pointing that out. No one could have noticed without your deep introspect. Like he did the guy some massive favor being the privileged guitarist he is. Its called being a normal person. Not patient. Don't have to put labels on everything, especially when it's something normal. The patience came from everyone in the street including that guy. He should be thanking them for the attention.
The truly mystifying thing is that a guy who can play his guitar like this, still have to earn some bucks playing on the streets...there's something really wrong with our society
There are a LOT of great players out there but sadly, more times than not, success isn't about ability, it's about who you know, unless you stumble into one of those very rare 'right time, right place' situations.
@@ChrisOBrien666 Of course I know that and that what's wrong. Instead of a few lucky ones getting the ridiculous amounts of money, most of them not even that good, everybody should have a chance at least to make a decent living with their skills Sorry if I'm stating the obvious, but today's music industry should go to hell asap
As someone who plays guitar, I sometimes forget other people can't identify if the sound corresponds to the finger placements on the guitar. Sometimes, even without a video, just hearing the sound paints how it would look like while being played. Truly amazing
So skilled that you can have a conversation with a skeptic while maintaining the level that he can't believe. Then you incorporate rests into the solo. Then when he decides to play random strings, you fret notes that still contribute to the song. You didn't lose an inch of ground the whole time. Respect for miles, my man
You really did handle that like a pro man even let him play a string few times just so he could really get it very well done sir. Every situation is different but yah man you handled this like a champ.
@@stonecold5514 idk, it just came up in my options under the video. Obviously you have to have a Google payment source set up first. You also have to have a UA-cam account and I personally have UA-cam premium. All that stuff and it's an option? Not sure
Awesome playing man! Love your style here! Complex, intricate and entertaining riffs/playing and yet so chill and relaxing at the same time. I love it!
Thank you for tolerating this guy. Who knows what he’s been though, or what he’s going through. Hope you music impacted on him, even if just for a short time. Often I don’t think artist and musicians realize how important their contributions are to society. Almost every part of my life, good or bad, I link to music. Art and music is such an import social record. It documents history. It helps us all through emotional difficulties and periods. Got bless musician, poets and artist.
It's also one of the most prolific ways to mind control the masses throughout the decades. I love music but knowing what I know now, is bringing me to make a decision to stop listening to all music and attempt to undo some satanic influences it's made on me unawares. Just saying but carry on.
It's amazing if his whole life he's heard people play guitar really well over the radio or on the TV and then maybe for the first time he's actually witnessing someone play guitar incredibly well right in front of him. When he played the string and realised the whole sound is right at his fingertips he looked astounded 😂
I'm in my 40s but still, this video helped me grow a little today. I see people like him in my city from time to time and I immediately get annoyed with them instead of understanding how LONG a little patience can go. They joy in his face was everything when you let him create music for just a second. I'll honestly never forget what this video has taught me. Thanks for that man. And holy shit, never stop playing!!!! 🤘🏼
it's amazing the power of music. i wonder what ever happened to the guy mesmerized. i could totally see him picking up a flying Vee and shredding a few years down the road.
Pretty powerful. Most of us know you don’t touch someone’s instrument, dog or car without permission but you were able to have an entire conversation with this man without saying a word and let him jam with you. For him that experience was an acknowledgment that he was a fellow man who wasn’t rejected again but included in something special. Took 2 minutes but brought him a rare moment of joy. Well done.
#6 you is eloquent. Well said. "who wasn't rejected again". that's a powerful thing, thanks for writing that. I don't know the guy but meditating on that statement has me in tears. '“If only all the contradictory voices shouting inside my head would calm down and sing a song in unison, whatever it was I wouldn't care as long as they sang without dissonance.” ― Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man
yep before he played it , I was just thinking he should stop and let him strum a few strings and handled the board , but the guy did on his own! Lol backup bro!!! Lol classic
What a kind man to let a guy be like that and still accept him and allow him to get close and touch his guitar. Excellent example of how not to be butt hurt about things and interact with people with a good heart.
@@ruffryder13 I'd say subjectively actually, I didn't seen this guy as aggressive or a nutjob. Just a maybe slightly strange man who had his mind blown by the skill. It was pretty wholesome honestly
That's AWESOME! You are too kind, and you didn't mess up (which I would have done with that distraction)..... all I'd be thinking is "please stop touching my guitar" LoL. VERY WELL DONE, SIR!
As a young guitar player I started watching this thinking I’d learn something about guitar but I really learned about how I should be treating people. This was awesome. Thanks for sharing.
@@scotthnatiuk1602 I will not argue with you but I personally think it's a nut move to come into someone's personal space and start aggressively shouting at someone/accusing them of not actually doing something that they are very clearly putting their heart and soul into. I would know, I had someone a bit like this man (albeit more aggressive) scream at me at the top of their lungs about two days ago in a parking lot. Wasn't a surprise he also bragged about being in prison for 5 years after he was done abruptly shouting at me. All I could say is maybe...put yourself in his shoes and realize he felt threatened for a reason, as in most people wouldn't do this and it made him uncomfortable. I also have a lot of experience(I mostly walk/cycle) with the mentally ill..just my two cents.
There was a real epidemic of violin fakers for a while miming to tracks with the violin lead included. Now it's like they think everyone playing to a track is faking. Mind blowing that people couldn't tell those guys were fake or that you're real.
We had one of those outside of my store for a while....some people did think it was real.....once I found out they were just using Bluetooth speakers and there phones....I should have connected to their speaker and played something ridiculous...or some metal.
It’s a very, very sad world when such extremely talented individuals such as you are not immediately snatched up by big labels and signed to contracts to record and be promoted!
Let me reframe my thought. Sad that talent is not given its true worth how ever the individual with the talent would have it. Ya gotta eat, be safe, know your ax is secure, and why not have opportunities to do things you want to do, again whatever that may be.
Congratulations on handling this like a professional. Most people would have been rude and told him to f off or gotten mad or offended but you let him even touch the guitar you let him in your personal space which is much more than I would have done but well done on keeping your composure and still keeping in rhythm.
@@lifeunderthestarstv You don't need consent, so many people are ill informed. As the law is written, there is no expectation of privacy in a public space. Anything that you can see in a public area can be filmed, people included.
@@jacobballenger5181 I'd call the title libel. If the man featured isn't aware of the video's existence and subsequent defamation then he is unable to defend himself. "So many people are ill-informed". Get off your high horse.
@@Iamookek The only point I made was about consent not being required to video. As for all the other issues brought up, I am not sure. That's why I didn't defend those. I don't believe I am on a "high horse". I don't believe I am better than anyone, I merely made an observation that MANY people incorrectly believe that consent is needed for public videoing.
You sure are a great guitar player! That was nice of you to let him strum on your guitar. I think I would be afraid he might do something to break it but it worked out
Bless him. He's transfixed by your music and dazzled by your skill. The moment he realises it's all for real is probably one of the few times in his life he hasn't been let down.
Not only are you incredibly talented, but also very compassionate. Believe it or not, you brought a beam of light to that poor fellow's darkness. A great human being, you are.
@@mfst100 Bro he is mentally ill. He’s got a thousand yard stare & reacts in an almost juvenile manner to the guitar. Trust me, the world is rough for him. He’s not comfortable at home theorizing on the living situation of random people in UA-cam videos, he’s clearly out on those streets all day & night.
Dude was absolutely flabbergasted by the sheer monstrous rhythm you've got going on. He wasn't doubting you, he was just absolutely shell shocked by the groove. That, and heroin.
Some would punch that guy in the face just by looking sideways at the guitar. You sir were a real class act. We need more people like this in the world. Shred on and keep amazing people!
It's true. at 2:45, he got angry, slipping into danger territory, and I considered how I was going to use my guitar on his head should he try something. They flip on a dime and are totally unpredictable. What amazed me is that people seem to think he's cute, a gentleman and NOT aggressive. These people would be in the hospital their first day out there because they can't read simple body language.
@@DonYang73 im pretty sure he was definitely under the influence of something, but he did seem to get a bit agitated at one point, otherwise i’d chaulk it up to “bro be trippin”
@@shatnershairpiece I was very very nervous for you. He had already deemed that what he was seeing was not reality. Hard to say if the voices in his head could say to stab the demon with the guitar. Especially While his hands were in his pockets. Unstable mental is absolutely unpredictable and can flip in a moment. I’m glad it worked out ok.
The way you let him touch your obviously very expensive and immaculately maintained guitar without losing patience was very kind. There's a lot of troubled souls out there. Well played sir
So glad this had a wholesome ending. The guy was genuinely in disbelief that you sounded that good live! Bravo man, one of the best compliments a guitarist can receive.
Absolutely LOVE how his face lit up with joy, when he touched your strings, was able to ring out a few notes and realised it is all real. The magic of music, man.
A piece of life advice I heard as a child: if someone is busking and they’re good enough that you stop walking to listen, pay them. This guy owes you like ten bucks at least for the VIP treatment.
I think he was drunk, hence him checking his wallet. Maybe he was wanting to give him money but realized he spent it all at the bar. Maybe him saying he wasn't playing was his way off not feeling bad for not being able to give him any money.
Morally correct but this guy owes nothing. In the same vein when someone comes to wash your car without you asking them for it and expecting payment afterwards. (Gosh I hate those scams btw.)
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@dale starnes Not humbling to me. this guy is a mental case, pure and simple. Even 5 year old kids know I am playing. At 2:45, I’m concerned for my safety, not humbled. seen it swing quickly to violence before in similar situations. I agree his mind is definitely blown.
Gotta say, your a pretty fucking good guitarist.. even while dealing with the lunatic!
Some people are challenged , it's ok
Shatner,
He's no doubt a pain tho you handled it well, letting him help you play...effective AND cute in a mildly disturbing way
Cheers to you🙏
#people.skills.the.hardway😆
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I just realized that I listened to 5 minutes of someone soloing over a single chord and it never felt repetitive. You sir are amazing.
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It's actually two chords but still... :D
Solo guitarists are some of the best musicians on the planet.
@@FitzyyLives LOL
@@FitzyyLives Especially in my mind.
I loved how you let him touch the strings and defuse the situation-and even delighted him-instead of telling him to eff off or yell at him. Class act.
Ikr a lot of people would start screaming and yelling
Fr stopped by tho comments looking for this
Yeah that was nice but then he titles the video ‘aggressive nut…”
@@mzbatman I guess that's better than "Oblivion NPC Skooma Addict Assaults Guitar Strings," lol!
@@lawrencehorner8418 oblivion npc videos are some of the funniest stuff on yt.
Instead of freaking out when the dude reaches for his guitar he helps him play some notes. That musician is a legend
more like a complete idiot. At 2:45 I should’ve already been kicking this guy in the nuts, but I didn’t. It was a decision that could’ve easily ended up very badly. I deal with these lunatics on a daily basis. They are totally unpredictable. I’ve been attacked, I’ve seen others attacked. I’ve seen them arrested and I’ve seen them back on the street the next day to start all over again. only luck made it end this way.
@@shatnershairpiece I still think it was a nice gesture, even if you feel like you did it out of awkwardness
It seemed to me like you felt the situation out and made the decision that this man was pretty harmless (at least in that moment). I reckon dealing with what you do on a daily basis gives you a better sense of that sort of thing. Lord knows I developed something similar from working with customers at a local business for years.
@@shatnershairpiece You still handled it like a pro and you certainly have alot of patience. The world needs more people like you :)
@shatnershairpiece but it didn't becuase you had patients. Hats off to you
Thank you for not flipping out at this gentleman, clearly he is. battling mental health/addiction and isnt all there. Glad to see you can recognize that and react accordingly, we need more people like you. BTW those riffs were crazy good i aspire to be as good as you one day!
No he just doesn't know how the guitar works.. i used to be like that no idea who fingers moving and taping
Why are you assuming he has a mental issue or is an addict?
@nathanmelia2456 lol
Or he's just a drunk asshole looking to start a fight
No you and I need to be more like him we dont need more people like him
100 points for being a great musician. 10,000 points for being an even better human being.
Except for video title
@@echardcore What is wrong with calling a nut “a nut”? Perfectly honest title.
Calling him a nut might be a little harsh, he could be some guy having a deficult time, but letting him touch the guitar and and handling him smoothly was pretty nice and human.
@@Waleed_Al-Haidary nah
- 10,100 points for title , not humane
Honestly, I’d take this as a pretty big compliment. You were playing so well that this guy just couldn’t believe it. Obviously he’s not all there, but in his own weird way he was complimenting you, and it was a bit of a wholesome moment at the end when he finally realized you were actually playing.
Fucking-A man! You can see the guys face slowly change after he couldn't find his own. Not long after holstering his wallet he gets inquisitive and confused, looks like he'd been lied to almost. I commend them both for just playing it out,
shatnershairpiece could have gotten annoyed but just kept in the grove while letting home boi check it out for himself. It was cool to see how friction, when lubricated with some love and understanding can create such wholesome moment of connection!
This was worth more than any tip.
My thought exactly.
almost like getting called a cheater while ya use nothing but mouse and keyboard
That's a man who's not quite all there, has seen his fare share of swindlers and sheisters on the street, and has also never actually seen someone play a guitar.... This is like those videos of chimps being shown a magic trick... Make the banana disappear and they start to get frustrated, show em the banana again and they clap and smile like a kid that was just shown a magic trick. Not comparing this mans level of intelligence to a chimps, obviously... Though I also wouldn't compare this man to Elon Musk...
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You can see his range of emotions, he loved the music, he was about to tip, then he thought he was getting scammed so he got angry, then disbelief, then back to pure joy realising he was witnessing it in person. Strange guy but he just enjoyed your work
Probably homeless and stuck in his head if you catch my drift 🤣
@@jack_up1122 no shit
It looked more like he had some kind of mental health problem. It seemed as though he couldn’t quite understand what was happening. It was great to see how this guy handled the situation though👍🏼
Probably a paranoid schizophrenic they often hear voices and things that aren't actually real so they have an innate skepticism about most things I imagine
@@jack_up1122 what’s funny about that cuz
What I can't stomach is seeing everyone pass on by, this is the world that we live in. I have been a musician for 20 years and it's a shame that people are so blind to the mastery of wonderful things, I wonder what it will take to have people stop and feel that feeling of music and how it can change your mind state? This should have been enough.. I know it gave me chills, wonderful guitar player!!!!! Keep on going brother, thank you!!!!
i mean its just some improvising. Sounds the same from the first to last second i wouldnt stop either. The genre aint exactly something that most people enjoy either.
1- That's not everyone's cup o tea.
2- Most of the passers by are headed to work or other duties.
3- There's probably a lot of street performers all around.
The list could go on. Some people are probably pissed at all the noise he's making and just want to get away from it.
it's really good, but life goes on
There is something wrong with the people in your replies dawg 🗿
Maybe because some people find it extremely annoying.
Great video. Mental illness is sad, but ultimately he went from negative to positive there…The power of music!
Not mental illness, he's a drug addict.
Precisely
POW music
Yesss he must of been so happy strumming the stings the few times he did :))
personally i wouldve told him to get out of my face but that aint NY streets
Its not mental illness. That guy is the way he is from doing drugs. Dont do drugs.
I realize how frustrating that sort of interruption must be when you're working, but you handled it like a champ. Also, I bet that guy will never forget the day he got to touch the strings, and discovered what can be done with a guitar and some amplification.
Yeah, I kept thinking, “when will he need to use the guitar as a weapon if the gentleman becomes aggressive?” Patient and astute
That's what I thought too. He was amazed that anyone could play so well, and he never saw anyone playing live before! I liked that he let the guy touch his guitar! That guy will never forget that kindness! He wasn't trying to be an ass...he's just a little slow. I'll say it again.. for the grace of God go any of us!
"working"
@@granddaddy_funk “that ain’t working, that’s the way you do it!”
This reminds me of what a friend of mine told me a few years ago-There are two things in the world that you can't saturate, Ignorance and Lazyiness. In my opinion there are alot of lazy Ignorance people in this world!!!
Thanks! I think that guy was truly mystified. He couldn't believe what he was seeing, that you were creating these beautiful sounds on your guitar with your fingers and hands. Once he touched your guitar, it was a wonderful revelation. He appeared to have an epiphany. The joy on his face was priceless. Thanks for being kind to this poor sole.
thanks for the tip! Yes, it’s incredible how some people can’t process a ‘musician’ anymore. the decline of music appreciation over the last thirty years, the loss of visible musicians, live music, is speeding musical illiteracy. I meet kids who tell me they have never seen an actual musician and then they write a report about me in school. Musical ability is becoming ‘magic’ again, like showing an ape fire. I let him touch the guitar to defuse the situation, and I normally never let anyone touch my guitar, even for money. luckily, it ended well.
soul
@@jackwyatt1218 You are correct. Thanks.
Well, I think he appeared to be drugged out of his mind... Might have been some audio visual delay been going on there, lol.
@@shatnershairpiece that's why I am thankful I am a metal fan, so many incredible musicians in that genre, especially in Vancouver. It also really helps to give me an appreciation for musicianship in other genres like classic rock and especially jazz as a lot of metal has some jazz influence
This guy is pure talent. As a guitar player myself, I know it’s not easy to play like this. But he definitely makes it look easy. Great job man!
Thanks! 😃
@shatnershairpiece- I’m a non-guitar player. Would this song you played in this video even be possible using a pic instead of fingerpicking?
Sure, you could play with a pick but it would be a lot more difficult as I use thumb and fingers. That allows much more control.
And harder if you're playing on the street, with lots of distractions and discomfort.
I love how in the end you let him try to pick the cords. His little laugh almost brought me to tears, he looked like a little kid touching something new for the first time..
He's not as innocent as you might think. Lived on the streets of Portland for years and have met many like him.
@@Benji-jj2bg facts… people can be naive.
True. But it’s still a saddening note when you realize they’re not innocent anymore because of their actions and age, but you can clearly see his understanding of the world around him and maturity is not much more than a child that’s 4 that would do the same thing when watching others play a guitar like that. Unlike many I can pity the poor and homeless. I realize many of them really don’t choose that life, it just comes with the territory of their character or the lack of normal attributes. Thus they often become bitter and pessimistic, rude and overbearing. Just imagine being in a very unfortunate moment in your life, and watching how many (most) people immediately assume your a deadbeat and lowlife just because you’re in that position. You’re not even treated human when you’re apparently homeless. Don’t be so quick to jump to conclusions on this man’s innocence or reasoning. For all you know he could have the mental capacity of a 6 year old with the street language of a thug. Most of our mentally ill roam the streets with real criminals and deadbeats that leach off of them eventually turning the character. Don’t believe me? Do a social experiment and act homeless for a week. I guarantee you’ll never take your warm bed for granted ever again and you will hold most of society at a distance from then on when you see how absolutely CRUEL they can be to less unfortunate people….
@@dontask6863 lol “you can clearly see his understanding of the world and maturity is not much more than a child that’s 4”
Idk I tend to assume on the safe side when it come’s to people until I’ve more information to work off. I’d say the cons of assuming he’s just an innocent 4 year old in a homeless man’s body are outweighed by the pros of assuming he is unpredictable and potentially withdrawing from a binger and just might stab you thinking you’re a fuckin’ coconut tree.
I understand what you’re getting at, but it’s important to weigh things within your mind more carefully.
@@dontask6863 Lol, "act homeless for a week." And how, pray tell, do homeless people act? Am I just supposed to roll around in a food dumpster, do socially upsetting things, and get tremendously upset when people try to stop me? Yeah, I guess maybe, if I act like an asshole, people won't treat me so good. Personally, I hate the word "Homeless" because it lumps the addicts, lunatics, criminals, short-fuses, deadbeats, and vagrants in together with those rare few who are competent but just "down on their luck."
I like how your name is, "Don't Ask" by the way, because thats exactly what I should say every time some grimy dude comes up looking like he's about to hit me up for a smoke or a couple of bucks. Instead he asks, and I just shake my head and say, "sorry, man." And then he just turns and walks away like I'm a payphone without any change in the return. Wait, who doesn't treat who like a human? You were saying something about that...
The fact you let him touch your strings says a lot about you as a person. Great work all around.
For real though
@@noidontthinksolol it's a complicated world eh?
@@noidontthinksolol it’s why I clicked on the video great way to get us all to watch
@@noidontthinksolol It is true to be fair
You have a misconception about the guitarist, this guy in one of his replies to another commentor actually insulted people much like yourself who view this as some wholesome, human-to-human engagement. The guy even stated he 100% means the title and emphasised how the guy is a "nut".
Bro you blew this guy's mind ! No one walking by in this video even seem to care , but this dude got stuck on your vibe.
You just know he's STILL telling all his friends about how good he was playing. "THEN! He let ME play!" just made this dudes whole LIFE
That guy's mind was blown way before he got there.
Trippin then he was vibin hard lol
@@rickalexander7136 😂😂
Every video posted of this man's amazing talent with that guitar and people just walk by like zombies.
I'm not gonna lie, I wouldn't have the patience to deal with it like you did. You've handled it perfectly, and with class. Hats off to you for being so kind and patient. And I'm not even mentioning your insane guitar skills.
You think he's aggressive? What is more aggressive is your title and on-screen comments regarding this guy. Unnecessary.
@@kevinwhitmill2599 apparently you don't go out to the real streets, and spend most of your time over the internet. These guys often have mental health diseases and they can really be dangerous. They can punch or stab you for no particular reason and I've seen such cases with my own eyes(a psycho homeless guy punched a man in the face cause "he was too bright", whatever that means). That's why I feel threaten when they approach this close and start to invade your personal boundaries. You should always be extra cautious around these guys.
@musicgonnahelpme From your first paragraph you clearly don't know me. Your attempt at putting people in little boxes has failed again. The rest of your post is absolutely true. But this guy isn't being aggressive in this instance. Nor is he worthy of the derisory comments you use about him. Shame on you.
@@kevinwhitmill2599 your comments make impression about you more than anything here and you clearly have no idea how violent the streets can be, yet you try to talk some PC tolerance bullshit, which totally contradicts common sense. And that is what's wrong with modern western society. And unlike being shameful like you I am from the bottom of my heart happy that you didn't experience violence there, and hope you'll never will, but let me give you some advice: stop seeing this world through pink sunglasses and be more cautious.
@musicgonnahelpme There you go again - false presumptions. 10 years as a soldier and 30 as an inner city CSI. I've experienced more violence than you could imagine. Hit the streets with your guitar once a week - wow that's risky. Be careful out there.
Player has a heart of gold - letting him touch the strings and entertaining his curiosity like that. Amazing.
I think he wants you entertained
..well untill he posted this calling hom an "aggressive nut" .. :-(
@@PETURK yeah that’s what upsets me, the guy had a sense of wonder but was also skeptical and when it was revealed that he was playing that he cheers up and looks happy
"...heart of gold" Dude calls him an "angry nut" 🤣
@@holyhandgrenades5529 it's called playing the algorithm
Thanks for bringing your grooves to the rainy, mentally unstable streets of downtown Vancouver
That guitar player had more patience with that guy than I would have. Especially when the guy started putting his fingers on the strings.
Great guitar job outside Vancouver seabus terminal! 😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
@@tomsauer3830 yeah but, honestly I think he was just fascinated. He was actin a bit too touchy feely. But yeh. 🙂⚰️
I thought that was Gastown.. I lived right near hastings and yes its mentally terrifying
I thought it's Romania lmao
Patience to learn guitar that well, patience to crowd control and patience to defuse. You’re a rad dude
he is a fucking genius playing it 🤘🏻
Props to the musician for not only staying calm when some rando interrupted him, but letting said rando with sketchy hands touch his instrument. that's a lot of humility and generosity, imo.
The moment you let him hit pluck a few strings and the light bulb came on was a golden moment. Well handled, and well done. Great playing too!
The guy was pretty harmless, massive props to you for your patience and allowing him to actually touch the instrument. I found that whole thing quite heart-warming. The guy was just in shock
They all seem harmless until your throat is slashed.
Same, I appreciate his patience with the guy.
Harmless because he doesn't snap in this video, but in any given day, he would've snapped and you hwve start commenting bad about him etc.
@@Algojo prejudice in a nutshell
The guy is fried and on the level of a half tard
You patience with this man, who clearly has his own problems, is very heart warming indeed. Instead of asking him to step back when he gets skeptical, you show him that it is legitimate and even let him touch your guitar, which I know is a big deal for some musicians, so he understands what is going. Well done mate.
He called him a psycho, a nut, and made an insulting and clickbaty video, that's not very patient
@@hi-five4960 Maybe he waited really long uploading it?
Seriously though, it was scary as f. "Normal" people shouldn't have to worry about the mentally ill homeless people. It is a double edged sword. Terrible for the mentally ill homeless and terrible for those that are forced to deal with them. E.g. Buskers.
@@nescionetizen295 Normal People? Seriously?
While mental illness of homeless people is not many people's direct responsibility (that barely even is true), *everyone* should be concerned about mental illness in homeless people. You shouldn't just ignore it, even if you're busy in life with your own issues.
@@hi-five4960 seems like someone needs to go rock back and forth with their emotional support squirrel for about an hour.
@@hi-five4960 I am very concerned. But i want those i pay to deal with this issues, mainly the government, to deal with this issues.
I am not against mentally ill homeless people. Give them a place to stay and the care they need....So we don't have to feel unsafe because they're zoned out, paranoid or full on schizo.
It is either that or violence.
Dude you’re awesome. You didn’t get hostile and you humbly let him play. A true sign of great character
Way to handle that like a pro dude. Not only did you prove him wrong, you did it in the most chill way. That's how to do it. Also, great playing.
He seems like his brain is about as interested, skeptical, and amazed as a 2year old child. No shade, didn't seem like a harmful guy or anything. Just a very slow clock speed.
@@Inertia888 crack will do that do you
Well said
I disagree, he was super rude with the poor soul, almost ignoring him the whole time. He could teach the guy what is the pre recorded base and what is improvised. The man is interested to learn something, spreading knowledge is way more valuable than getting another coin.
@@mattvideoeditor You gotta focus on those solos.
This is the power of music. Two people from very different sets of circumstances came together for a few minutes and learned a thing or two. That's what it's all about.
Exactly
Nailed it
Lmao the guitarist learned that some people are crazy as fuck lmao
Amen hell ya
@@hihunter7 not really crazy just on drugs or miserable with life
Was worried that might go a different direction. Kudos for the way you handled that - and kept right on playing a great solo!
Thanks a lot for the tip!
those are probably the streets of vancouver dt so i think hes used to it
Yes, respect for the way you handled that. Even letting him touch the strings!
Many people would have fobbed him off for just standing too close.
Legend.
Despite his disbelief I'm sure he will remember this moment. The light came on, as you said. Great job on your musicality and your humanity.
It's like he's watching someone create music for the first time, the magic. Thank you for keeping your cool, handling it with compassion, and for sharing.
mayhe this is all this stranger needed to be introduced to music and he goes on to learn how to play for himself
Yeah! That was awesome
@@anemoia5691 I love this sarcasm.
@@Truth_Hurts_Bad pretty sure they are being sincere
Not magic, crack. lol
I couldn't handle having a stranger stand that close to me for that long of time. Props to you for keeping your cool. Also, you rock!
probably is used to it from playing in the street. There's a lot of weirdos out there lol
When did we become so phobic of other people? I'm not knocking you either. I was initially going take more of a stance against you but took a moment of self reflection to realize that I would be just as uncomfortable. This is a sad state we live in. We shouldn't be uncomfortable to be in close proximity with other people.
@@gesarts3625 but it's different to be around ppl you know, than to be less than a METER apart from a stranger, or someone that lives in the street. ofc you'd be terrified. especially if he's yelling nonsense.
And then to have his grubby hands all over my guitar... I couldnt
zombie in your name, I wouldn't imagine you being germaphobic
The guy is not skeptical, he's delusional. Thanks for handling him with care and respect. Plus, your guitar playing is extraordinary!
@@G3Dem yeah right? I don't think that guy was "alright". It's kinda sad.
Extraordinary ha repeating the same thing over and over? 🙄
And the video was set up for entertainment
@@hankbellamy oh poor Hank. So out of touch.
@@TrueNorth1217 you vaxxed
When you shred so hard you literally blow someone's mind
The fact that you were still cool enough to let him touch and strum your guitar. Couldn't have handled that better. Amazing playing btw!
I thought that was so nice
Wow amazing playing the guy obviously not been round many guitarists , can tell that’s not fake playing from a mile away 👍🏻
This guy is so broken that he can't believe in beauty when he sees it and you showed him with your love and patience that indeed life can be beautiful. All the best to you, brother.
You have a misconception about the guitarist, this guy in one of his replies to another commentor actually insulted people much like yourself who view this as some wholesome, human-to-human engagement. The guy even stated he 100% means the title and emphasised how the guy is a "nut".
So true man, well put
@@roguedaskill dude, it is a wholesome human-to-human engagement that was possible because music can transport us out of this craziness. Shatner seems like an irritable, passive aggressive prick, perhaps understandably, and that guy seems like he's out of it, but the music seems to change the priorities for both of them. Afterward Shatner goes through his footage, complains about the crazies and the risks of playing in that area, and comes up with some click bait title, but that is just a tarnished conveyance of the true brilliance. The jokes on all of us because at the end of the day, Shatner plays, people listen and for a moment we are elevated above the craziness.
@@roguedaskill Copy pasting this dogshit reply. You can't fathom not everyone is miserable like yourself?
I'm surprised this guy doesn't have a huge crowd around him, he's good, his playing is what I dream to be playing like.💕
Right lol id sit there with a beer for hours
I recently saw a YT video that over 46 thousand likes over a performance that had less than 20 people in attendance. That's the society we live in now. Personally I can't stand it.
He's playing is what I dream like!!
But if it was an ed sheeran cover it would be crowded
Typical for street performers. You could be so good hundreds of people would pay hundreds to see you and get almost nothing on the street.
I'm so impressed that you were patient and even let him touch your guitar! I was waiting for a Pete Townsend round house to the jaw, but instead I got to enjoy a truly wholesome moment. Kudos! you are Awesome!
The guitarist shows that he is in charge of his ego. He does not get offended when accused of lying. He knows the truth and is patient as other discover it for themselves. You deserve any praise you receive.
@@dougg5707 hitting some heavy emotions there, I feel that. Thank you.
@@dougg5707 Not sure why these people are so offended by your comment.
@@dougg5707 this is the most pussy ass comment I've ever seen. The fact that this ugly fucking geezer didn't get his shit kicked in is a fucking travesty.
@@dougg5707, how you know?
@@harleyquinn3589 he’s obviously mentally ill..
You helped someone test reality while playing some unreal licks. That's double impressive. Helping people stay sane with insane playing.
Nop
it's funny cause the playing is notthing special just some scales and a wawa lol
@M D I have one other comment including this one. You want special guitarists? Yvette Young. Ichika Nito. Tosin Abasi. Tim Henson.
@@joeh858 First of fucking all your probably a anime fan because the people who you listen too are Asian (no hate btw), but besides the point this guy who your watching has one of the best finger picking skills. Ichicka Nito bro can only play small riffs, but those riffs he makes different sounds, while this guy can do the whole entire fucking dictionary of music riffs mean while this Ichicka Nito dude is trying to get clout by his talent he has, he posted this 10 or whatever number guitar.
@@Itsarizona4life ?? 2 / 4 of those people are Asian. I don't watch anime. Ichika has full EPs. The dude in the video we're commenting on right now is just playing riffs off of scales. He's literally in a box, even I myself could play better than him. I gave you the names of the best players in the world right now and you still say some ignorant sh.
The fact that you remained calm and kind is appreciated.
Kudos, for letting him interact with the guitar himself.
He was actually genuinely happily relieved he wasn't being jinxed
Yeah, that was brave. Were you nevous to let him touch the guitar?
The fact that you maintain your composure so well says a lot about your professionalism as a musician. hecklers are no joke especially when they're in your face.
The guy wasn't a heckler. is probably autistic or something else is wrong with his brain he really didn't seem to understand the concept of input and output. Look at his face when he touched pure amusement and joy.
Just try being a street performing juggler. Most people become highly envious and jealous of you. Only the humble angels give tips.
Heckler?! The guy obviously has mental health issues. Look at all the signs: staring into space, not respecting personal space. He was smiling like a child when the guy let him strum for a little bit
I was about to post a comment about how impressed I was that he was able to keep playing so well while some guy was standing WAY too close. Then as the video progressed... just WOW!
There is a lot of mentally ill people wandering around that you gotta have patience with thier randomness
Last 2 years all the mental health institutions and facilities been shut down, can see the toll on the general public combined with being stuck indoors for large part of 2 years
Props on the way you handled that situation. Instead of getting upset making the situation worse you turned a naysayer into an appreciative believer. Well done 🤜🤛
Not to say he owed him anything, which just shows even more his character.
I wonder if tht guy tipped, tho.
You want piss and spit? Because that's how you get it..
You are so good you literally short circuited his brain.
Well he seemingly doesn't have much of a working brain to short circuit.
Idk he looks like he really does have some mental issues
Like 5 wires of brain cells
Holy smokes! You make it look as easy as Vai! Beautiful sounds. Groovy tune. I can literally understand why that dude was tripping. It's because it seriously looks like you're faking it -- like I said, Steve Vai always looks like he's lip-syncing with the guitar, but no. You're both the real deal. Over 7.5 million views, I hope you were able to monetize this video. Simply stunning.
Glad you enjoyed it!
As others walked by, he stood with deep intrigue. He was ready to receive the gift of music. This was a splendid example of music appreciation.
That's exactly it my friend. This is what he needed to hear, whatever he was going through In his life at the moment. To add to your comment I can't help but believe that whatever he was yearning for in life, that missing component, was music. If he wasn't a fan before I bet you he is now.
He even tried to sing at 0:41 sec. He's need that indeed
I don’t comment often but this warranted it. Your patience and appreciation for someone trying to understand, nay, comprehend your playing was most admirable. Your skill as a guitarist is one thing, your skill of utmost patience with the general public is next level. Letting that dude get a few plucks in to bridge his understanding and watching the lightbulb go off with amazement was super sweet.
Why Lie?
Jimi would stand & listen 🤔
Good profile pic
Yep.
This is exactly the comment I was going to make. Probably better said than I could have put it but just the patience where some other people may have come back with aggression he just continues playing flawlessly and let's man realize for himself. Such a great video.
The end is gold! "You're doing that!"
Music is THE best thing mankind has ever tapped into and the fact this poor man was able to turn from aggressive to childlike (with some patience) shows just how powerful it is.
Music is, imho, the closest thing mankind has got to real magic
@@julespulp214 I agree
@@julespulp214 absolutely
no. the best thing man ever tapped into is fire. Without fire how can we smoke weed.
@@brantleylangford9192 So trueeee!!
Thank you for being kind to that man.
Dude was just blown away by your talent. He couldn't comprehend hearing and seeing it live.
Mate !
I agree, i think he is used to that kind of sound coming out of some big fancy rig lol he is genuinely impressed though, just blown away
Guy was drunk as a skunk. Watch the couple of times he tries to walk... he's barely able to stand there.
@@Mr.Ekshin I thought that myself, but doesn't seem like it. Light buzz maybe
also schizophrenic
You're gifted, brother. The other man could not comprehend your skillset. It was a compliment in the form of amazement.
I think... This man was not sober, and maybe his is talking about the bass in background, for sure the guitarist is not playing that bassl
Would rate my as sober, but was amazed, too.
That was awfully nice of you to let him touch your guitar in the middle of that solo. I think you made him a believer!
He probably has a ton of guitars anyway
@@sjajsjsja4523 yea gotta throw that one away after that homeless guy touched it….jk
@@noahhine damn bro....
@@nyckny2500 I was making a joke cuz the guy above said he has more as if that one was tainted by his touch lol
@@noahhine I would be pissed if that disgusting hobo touched my guitar like that. Especially if that’s how he makes a living, no respect.
The look on your face when he touches the strings gave me chills brother, no anger, no aggression, no drama, you looked at him like he was a child and seemed genuinely happy to make his day, good man and great leads.
Lesser men would have just laughed at this guy and said he was an idiot or something but the fact you showed genuine patience and showed this guy that it wasn’t fake is amazing and heart warming man. You never know how deeply this could have impacted that guy
Some people need a little extra input to understand the world. Unfortunately they are usually mistreated for it.
Agreed! Very calm and composed 👍Weird though that the title of the video doesn't reflect his demeanor IRL . "Aggressive nut", reallly?!
@@simonlineNL the guy went up to his face and said "You're not fucking doing that!" and even touched his guitar...looks pretty aggressive to me
But it's clear that he's heavily sedated or something. Not an excuse of course, but to call him an aggressive nut seems a bit excessive. And contradictory to the way the guitarist handles the situation.
@@simonlineNL "You're not fucking doing that" and even touched his guitar. That's hostility
That was nice of you to let him have a strum with his finger. You diffused the situation, proved you were playing the guitar and blew his mind all in one. I'd probably be tripping out too if I heard you on the street. Mad skills!
Yes, I think the concept of how the sound is produced makes it seem so distant sometimes. So sometimes people do not understand what is happening. There are so many ways you can produce wonderful sounds with the right effects. He is a skilled guitarist. Even with all those effects, the guitarist can be a bit crap! I like this tune though; nice and laid back. Good street music.
Lots of respect, dude. I would have a hard time with someone touching my guitar like that. Your technique is astonishing. Your cool in public is even more astounding.
thanks!
Excellent Playing!!!
He was pretty gentle with it though. I like how much the guy enjoyed taping a few strings.
Right! Don't touch my instrument!
I second this sentiment.
Wow the way you handled this is deserving of an award. You are a fantastic player and also a fantastic human being. Thanks for setting an example of how to treat those we may not understand
You handled this better than I would have. I learned two things today.
One: you can jam.
Two: I learned how handle these situations in a better way. Everyone needs more kindness
He was getting a little bit too close into his personal space. It was even making me uncomfortable.
You're a BEAST, man.... You handled that so much better than most people would have. Respect to you.
How much of a pro do you have to be to deal with that guy and not let it phase you. Amazing job!
5 years of dealing with them on near daily basis.
Class act right there. Didn't get distracted, played like he wanted to, and stayed patient with someone who needed more input. Loved the smile on his face when he gained a new reality. Well played on so many levels.
I've played the guitar for over twenty years, I've studied music theory thoroughly. The fact every note and chord is mimed perfectly, every technique exquisitely performed is mind blowing. How the hell did you not do that? 🙂 Seriously though that was some fluent improvising.
I liked your comment even though I haven't a clue what you're onabout
@@Joeblogs111 Think of improvisational guitar as like 5 or 6 playgrounds built next to one another, and this guy was going from the slide to the swing set to the merry-go-round with such finesse, he was using the momentum from one, to jump to the next and never got lost. The know-how exhibited is almost immeasurable.
Breathe
He is faking, he is not doing that haha
@@th3R0b0t nice analogy.
You were making it look easy. When you let him diddle a string he realized two things... 1. you WERE playing, and 2... it ain't as easy as you make it look. He stepped back in awe, smiling. You absolutely rock bro.
He autotuned his guitar tho, but yeah.. I wouldnt still be able to play those riffs..
@@eggstonjackson119 is that why it didn't sound terrible when the guy touched his strings? I was surprised how good it sounded. I play sax and if someone just randomly pressed keys as I blow it would sound horrible.
I put my left hand in the key of the song, so yes, he will be in tune. this would be difficult to do with a sax.
@@eggstonjackson119 nah he was holding down the strings for the guy so his strumming sounded good
@@eggstonjackson119 oh look, someone who doesn't know how guitars work
Horrible night, horrible morning. This guy's amazement in the guitar player turned my morning around. Thank you sir.
Stay up brother
What a master of his craft, someone can mess with his strings and he'll still make it musically pleasing.
holy patience batman! hats off to the guitarist who transformed the aggressively curious man into a believer…while shredding!
❤️😎👍
Aggressively? Lmao get back to your safe space kid!!...
@@motorman1873 You sound like you may have the reading comprehension of a kid lol they said 'Aggressively CURIOUS' which he was.
I want to point out to everyone how patient and understanding you were, to the point of letting him touch your guitar and strum a bit to help prove it to himself. Very decent of you. Love your stuff too - thanks for the content.
All of that and still no tip from the guy wtf 🤔
I was about to write that myself when I saw your comment, so I liked it! [Though I was tempted to say, "You didn't comment that."] :^D
The smile on that nut face when he touched the guitar strings...magic.
Wow thanks for pointing that out. No one could have noticed without your deep introspect. Like he did the guy some massive favor being the privileged guitarist he is. Its called being a normal person. Not patient. Don't have to put labels on everything, especially when it's something normal. The patience came from everyone in the street including that guy. He should be thanking them for the attention.
@@latchswaney9233 so edgy, what a guy
The truly mystifying thing is that a guy who can play his guitar like this, still have to earn some bucks playing on the streets...there's something really wrong with our society
There are a LOT of great players out there but sadly, more times than not, success isn't about ability, it's about who you know, unless you stumble into one of those very rare 'right time, right place' situations.
@@ChrisOBrien666 Of course I know that and that what's wrong. Instead of a few lucky ones getting the ridiculous amounts of money, most of them not even that good, everybody should have a chance at least to make a decent living with their skills
Sorry if I'm stating the obvious, but today's music industry should go to hell asap
@@ChrisOBrien666 I feel like that changes if you write your own music, but yeah it's not 100% skill to success.
Well there's having skills and then there's being able to market those skills. Most artists are great craftsmen but poor marketers.
Welcome to a world controlled by global corporations and banks.
As someone who plays guitar, I sometimes forget other people can't identify if the sound corresponds to the finger placements on the guitar. Sometimes, even without a video, just hearing the sound paints how it would look like while being played. Truly amazing
So skilled that you can have a conversation with a skeptic while maintaining the level that he can't believe. Then you incorporate rests into the solo. Then when he decides to play random strings, you fret notes that still contribute to the song. You didn't lose an inch of ground the whole time. Respect for miles, my man
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I could not agree more. I was blown away the whole listen 🤘
True that
Hear, hear. He was just toying with crazy man ;)
You really did handle that like a pro man even let him play a string few times just so he could really get it very well done sir. Every situation is different but yah man you handled this like a champ.
I was worried how it would end, but it's technically ended in a duet. And a random dude probably learning to respect your playing even more. Well done
Smooth playing and smooth diffusing of a situation man. You handled that better than I would of I'm guessing. Here's a fiver for your guitar case.
thanks very much for the tip!
wtf how do you tip on UA-cam?????? what!!!!? how!!
@@stonecold5514 idk, it just came up in my options under the video. Obviously you have to have a Google payment source set up first. You also have to have a UA-cam account and I personally have UA-cam premium. All that stuff and it's an option? Not sure
@@samuelbarrett1082 oh! thanks!
You can't fake that funk. Thanks for letting him know politely that you were the real deal. You're a good dude, and that solo was bad ass.
Awesome playing man! Love your style here! Complex, intricate and entertaining riffs/playing and yet so chill and relaxing at the same time. I love it!
Thanks a lot!
Thank you for tolerating this guy.
Who knows what he’s been though, or what he’s going through.
Hope you music impacted on him, even if just for a short time.
Often I don’t think artist and musicians realize how important their contributions are to society.
Almost every part of my life, good or bad, I link to music.
Art and music is such an import social record. It documents history.
It helps us all through emotional difficulties and periods.
Got bless musician, poets and artist.
💗
It's also one of the most prolific ways to mind control the masses throughout the decades. I love music but knowing what I know now, is bringing me to make a decision to stop listening to all music and attempt to undo some satanic influences it's made on me unawares. Just saying but carry on.
@@labyrinthoflies4438 what 💀💀 you’re the guy from the video, aren’t you?
@@taylordauwe forgive him, momma was a drinker when prego
@@labyrinthoflies4438 Did you forget to take your schizo meds?
It's amazing if his whole life he's heard people play guitar really well over the radio or on the TV and then maybe for the first time he's actually witnessing someone play guitar incredibly well right in front of him. When he played the string and realised the whole sound is right at his fingertips he looked astounded 😂
The man was obviously mentally ill. Seeing the smile lite up his face was pretty cool! The power of music!
I'm in my 40s but still, this video helped me grow a little today. I see people like him in my city from time to time and I immediately get annoyed with them instead of understanding how LONG a little patience can go. They joy in his face was everything when you let him create music for just a second. I'll honestly never forget what this video has taught me. Thanks for that man.
And holy shit, never stop playing!!!! 🤘🏼
Couldn't agree more amen
Blessings
Truth
Patience is a virtue
it's amazing the power of music. i wonder what ever happened to the guy mesmerized. i could totally see him picking up a flying Vee and shredding a few years down the road.
I read your comment before the video ended. I'm in my 50s and yes, I grew a little more today.
Life is real...just like this gentlemens talent!!
His brain cells couldn't comprehend what his eyes seeing nor his ears hearing
Pretty powerful. Most of us know you don’t touch someone’s instrument, dog or car without permission but you were able to have an entire conversation with this man without saying a word and let him jam with you. For him that experience was an acknowledgment that he was a fellow man who wasn’t rejected again but included in something special. Took 2 minutes but brought him a rare moment of joy. Well done.
Spot on! Well done my brother and a great jam to boot!!
" you don’t touch someone’s instrument, dog or car without permission" haha - yep those are the rules.
Add motorcycle to the list, people always wanna sit on your motorcycle when you aren't around
#6 you is eloquent. Well said. "who wasn't rejected again". that's a powerful thing, thanks for writing that. I don't know the guy but meditating on that statement has me in tears.
'“If only all the contradictory voices shouting inside my head would calm down and sing a song in unison, whatever it was I wouldn't care as long as they sang without dissonance.”
― Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man
I love that "someone's lady" didn't make the list 😀
Crazy how he let him play it! Totally blew the guy's mind and also completely defused the situation. So cool. The power of music! Lol
i would be frightened, he breaks the guitar completly
yep before he played it , I was just thinking he should stop and let him strum a few strings and handled the board , but the guy did on his own! Lol backup bro!!! Lol classic
What a kind man to let a guy be like that and still accept him and allow him to get close and touch his guitar. Excellent example of how not to be butt hurt about things and interact with people with a good heart.
Then titles the video 'Aggressive nut' 🤣
@@kingsizeblues616 well, it is objectively accurate
@@ruffryder13 I'd say subjectively actually, I didn't seen this guy as aggressive or a nutjob. Just a maybe slightly strange man who had his mind blown by the skill. It was pretty wholesome honestly
@@kingsizeblues616 you don't think getting in someones face and accusing them of faking a performance is aggressive... interesting take
@@kingsizeblues616 He was being very rude and invading the performer's personal space.
That's AWESOME! You are too kind, and you didn't mess up (which I would have done with that distraction)..... all I'd be thinking is "please stop touching my guitar" LoL. VERY WELL DONE, SIR!
As a young guitar player I started watching this thinking I’d learn something about guitar but I really learned about how I should be treating people. This was awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Glad to hear it!
Beautiful comment! Bless you,..
@@scotthnatiuk1602 I will not argue with you but I personally think it's a nut move to come into someone's personal space and start aggressively shouting at someone/accusing them of not actually doing something that they are very clearly putting their heart and soul into. I would know, I had someone a bit like this man (albeit more aggressive) scream at me at the top of their lungs about two days ago in a parking lot. Wasn't a surprise he also bragged about being in prison for 5 years after he was done abruptly shouting at me. All I could say is maybe...put yourself in his shoes and realize he felt threatened for a reason, as in most people wouldn't do this and it made him uncomfortable. I also have a lot of experience(I mostly walk/cycle) with the mentally ill..just my two cents.
There was a real epidemic of violin fakers for a while miming to tracks with the violin lead included. Now it's like they think everyone playing to a track is faking. Mind blowing that people couldn't tell those guys were fake or that you're real.
Bruh that shit still happens in my area
Yep the violin fakers are outside all the Targets in my area, and people are forking over money nonstop thinking it's real. Sad.
We had one of those outside of my store for a while....some people did think it was real.....once I found out they were just using Bluetooth speakers and there phones....I should have connected to their speaker and played something ridiculous...or some metal.
It’s a very, very sad world when such extremely talented individuals such as you are not immediately snatched up by big labels and signed to contracts to record and be promoted!
That's a good thing though to not be signed to a label. An artist should be own all the rights to their own music.
Not very sad at all as long as you’re enjoying what you’re doing
Let me reframe my thought. Sad that talent is not given its true worth how ever the individual with the talent would have it. Ya gotta eat, be safe, know your ax is secure, and why not have opportunities to do things you want to do, again whatever that may be.
Unfortunately skill and talent doesn't always sell
@@chriscavaliere9405 yeah but usually record deals are only in favor of the label 😭 these labels predatory
Such a chill dude for letting him touch his guitar like that. He actually seemed really interested and excited about it
You were so patient with him. It was nice to see him snap out of it and smile. You are an incredible musician!
Congratulations on handling this like a professional. Most people would have been rude and told him to f off or gotten mad or offended but you let him even touch the guitar you let him in your personal space which is much more than I would have done but well done on keeping your composure and still keeping in rhythm.
The guy still put a video up of him potentially without consent, framing him as a nut, a psycho and aggressive... this rubs me the wrong way tbh.
@@lifeunderthestarstv You don't need consent, so many people are ill informed. As the law is written, there is no expectation of privacy in a public space. Anything that you can see in a public area can be filmed, people included.
@@lifeunderthestarstv don’t be in public then lol
@@jacobballenger5181 I'd call the title libel. If the man featured isn't aware of the video's existence and subsequent defamation then he is unable to defend himself.
"So many people are ill-informed". Get off your high horse.
@@Iamookek The only point I made was about consent not being required to video. As for all the other issues brought up, I am not sure. That's why I didn't defend those. I don't believe I am on a "high horse". I don't believe I am better than anyone, I merely made an observation that MANY people incorrectly believe that consent is needed for public videoing.
"You think I'd be out here faking this?" Proceeds to play the most eye-watering, talented licks
Yeah that was time to turn up moment there
You sure are a great guitar player! That was nice of you to let him strum on your guitar. I think I would be afraid he might do something to break it but it worked out
Bless him. He's transfixed by your music and dazzled by your skill. The moment he realises it's all for real is probably one of the few times in his life he hasn't been let down.
probably also high out of his mind the way he open mouth staring lol. amazed high is way better than violent high so he’s chill
underrated comment
True. He is also a bit "stuck" or "twacked" on some crystal meth
A beautiful interaction! x
He's high as a kite from inhaling paint out of a paper bag 😂
It was very obvious that your playing matched up with the music. Nice work!
Sure...for normal people. I think we can agree...this specimen was overcooked
Not when you're hammered like him.
@@SaccoBelmonte Literally. 😆
Can totally tell he’s playing it
Right on. This guy is really good. I could see him playing on a Steely album. I happent to know a few guys that have.
Not only are you incredibly talented, but also very compassionate. Believe it or not, you brought a beam of light to that poor fellow's darkness. A great human being, you are.
He was so confident that I can't feel sorry for him. If world was bad for him he wouldn't have such audacity imo.
F him.
Sade... Like paradise. Think that's the name. Lol
@@mfst100 Bro he is mentally ill. He’s got a thousand yard stare & reacts in an almost juvenile manner to the guitar. Trust me, the world is rough for him. He’s not comfortable at home theorizing on the living situation of random people in UA-cam videos, he’s clearly out on those streets all day & night.
Why do you speak like yoda dude
Dude was absolutely flabbergasted by the sheer monstrous rhythm you've got going on. He wasn't doubting you, he was just absolutely shell shocked by the groove. That, and heroin.
Some would punch that guy in the face just by looking sideways at the guitar.
You sir were a real class act. We need more people like this in the world.
Shred on and keep amazing people!
It's true. at 2:45, he got angry, slipping into danger territory, and I considered how I was going to use my guitar on his head should he try something. They flip on a dime and are totally unpredictable. What amazed me is that people seem to think he's cute, a gentleman and NOT aggressive. These people would be in the hospital their first day out there because they can't read simple body language.
Nah, he was simply stunned, not aggressive
@@DonYang73 im pretty sure he was definitely under the influence of something, but he did seem to get a bit agitated at one point, otherwise i’d chaulk it up to “bro be trippin”
@@shatnershairpiece I was very very nervous for you. He had already deemed that what he was seeing was not reality. Hard to say if the voices in his head could say to stab the demon with the guitar. Especially While his hands were in his pockets. Unstable mental is absolutely unpredictable and can flip in a moment. I’m glad it worked out ok.
wrong. like I said, you would not last a day out there.
So happy you let him figure out it wasn't fake by allowing him to touch/strum your guitar. Beautiful moment.
Ps. Nice shredding dude!
@@GCKelloch Demanding, wow. A bit dramatic there?
@@GCKelloch Tell me you don't understand mental illness without telling me.
The way you let him touch your obviously very expensive and immaculately maintained guitar without losing patience was very kind. There's a lot of troubled souls out there. Well played sir
YESSS I agree, 100%! ^^ That was really kind!
You clearly made him happier for a few moments. That's beautiful.
So glad this had a wholesome ending. The guy was genuinely in disbelief that you sounded that good live! Bravo man, one of the best compliments a guitarist can receive.
l0l little did we know he was his biggest fan
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333rd like and I totally agree so wholesome
Absolutely LOVE how his face lit up with joy, when he touched your strings, was able to ring out a few notes and realised it is all real. The magic of music, man.
A piece of life advice I heard as a child: if someone is busking and they’re good enough that you stop walking to listen, pay them. This guy owes you like ten bucks at least for the VIP treatment.
Yeah. Looked like the guy was mentally disabled though and didn’t know any better.
Dude he's lucky that guy didn't randomly swing at him. That guy is in his own world
Least he took out his wallet to check if he had it on him XD
I think he was drunk, hence him checking his wallet. Maybe he was wanting to give him money but realized he spent it all at the bar. Maybe him saying he wasn't playing was his way off not feeling bad for not being able to give him any money.
Morally correct but this guy owes nothing. In the same vein when someone comes to wash your car without you asking them for it and expecting payment afterwards. (Gosh I hate those scams btw.)
The guitarist plays in fast Internet mode and the viewer recognizes it in DSL modem mode..... Then the download takes a little longer