Playing God (Polyphia) but on one guitar only

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2024

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  • @PaoloGans
    @PaoloGans  2 роки тому +14744

    We won Polyphia's cover contest! Thank you very much guys for your support! Can't wait to make music with the TOD10n🤘

    • @MilkyPotsu
      @MilkyPotsu 2 роки тому +292

      100% deserved

    • @santiagohernandez2416
      @santiagohernandez2416 2 роки тому +63

      @@MilkyPotsuCongrats!!! Will you still be making a tutorial for this in the future?

    • @denxoc0re734
      @denxoc0re734 2 роки тому +4

      Congrats bro! job well done!

    • @pitpride1220
      @pitpride1220 2 роки тому +1

      Sounds like they can't wait to hear what you do with it!

    • @TKiBoule
      @TKiBoule 2 роки тому +8

      Just saw the boys video , congrats dude , you blew them hats off !

  • @phanta2199
    @phanta2199 Рік тому +5416

    We found it guys
    Monophia

    • @nuke_nik7108
      @nuke_nik7108 Рік тому +32

      Lol facts 😂

    • @bepeplia5086
      @bepeplia5086 Рік тому +21

      LMAO

    • @pipokatz
      @pipokatz Рік тому +10

      HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

    • @Aicy2008
      @Aicy2008 9 місяців тому +34

      He solos Polyphia verse 💀

    • @_Scizor.-
      @_Scizor.- 9 місяців тому +23

      ​@@Aicy2008 The Polyverse

  • @Endymion429
    @Endymion429 Рік тому +3191

    Not only did this guy cover this song on acoustic steel strings, but he decided to add drums while he’s playing it as well. God tier musical wizardry

    • @donnelleraeburn9207
      @donnelleraeburn9207 Рік тому +3

      Nylon strings

    • @mangtypebeats562
      @mangtypebeats562 Рік тому +60

      @@donnelleraeburn9207 just isnt nylon though is it

    • @tama-4225
      @tama-4225 Рік тому +61

      ​@@donnelleraeburn9207 did you watch and listen to this video and still make that comment? 😂

    • @Nsquare_01
      @Nsquare_01 Рік тому +30

      @@donnelleraeburn9207 nylon strings doesn't sound like that

    • @donnelleraeburn9207
      @donnelleraeburn9207 Рік тому +1

      @@Nsquare_01 then he is cracked

  • @NavyaWasHere
    @NavyaWasHere Рік тому +151

    When tim says "im gonna cover this cover" it's a big thing man✌🏻

  • @roxbury2105
    @roxbury2105 2 роки тому +4241

    come on bro this is too underrated

    • @PaoloGans
      @PaoloGans  2 роки тому +212

      Thank you so much!!

    • @RichieTugay
      @RichieTugay 2 роки тому +46

      Yes, it WILL reach 1M

    • @minmichmin
      @minmichmin 2 роки тому +17

      But the original song has 11M views. Lol

    • @brandrockmusic
      @brandrockmusic 2 роки тому +16

      Give it some time bro, he only uploaded 6 days till now, I believe it definitely will over 1M in the future!!!

    • @noahpowell7984
      @noahpowell7984 2 роки тому +2

      UA-cam be like., 50k take it or leave it

  • @morphenoed
    @morphenoed 2 роки тому +4134

    Congrats, you are the winner of the Polyphia's RTYWD Cover Contest. Well deserved!

    • @johnc2732
      @johnc2732 2 роки тому +19

      Here from the results video as well, hope to see you do something with polyphia. this was simply incredible

    • @NaisanSama
      @NaisanSama 2 роки тому +3

      I want to see him play the guitar now haha

    • @blackjackhearts9593
      @blackjackhearts9593 2 роки тому +2

      congratulations bro!

    • @Lavietto
      @Lavietto 2 роки тому

      Well deserved man, amazing performance.

    • @ben2808
      @ben2808 2 роки тому +5

      Jesus Christ loves you

  • @ojsojs6004
    @ojsojs6004 Рік тому +4738

    The fact that Tim mentioned to Rick Beato that he is having a hard time playing Polyphia songs on acoustic because of the steel string makes this cover even more impressive. Tim signature acoustic Ibanez with Nylon strings is made for him to make it easier for him to play Polyphia songs on acoustic.

    • @beanlegume9965
      @beanlegume9965 Рік тому +301

      To be fair to Tim, he has to play many Polyphia songs back to back live and only gets one take. Nonetheless this guy is really impressive.

    • @TheGamefreakr
      @TheGamefreakr Рік тому +30

      I have always played 12’s on Electric - to be fair it makes the switch to Acoustic much more doable especially on this song. But this mad lad has a whole different galaxy of difficulty to play with

    • @frankthecat1671
      @frankthecat1671 Рік тому +43

      Also the strings of an acoustic being much harder, its also a matter of how callused your fingers are. If you are playing almost exclusively electric you wont have calluses as evolved as when you play acoustic hence when you then pick up an acoustic it hurts the fingers more quickly and your fingers wont have as much strength as an acoustic player

    • @98-carlmarkmarak22
      @98-carlmarkmarak22 Рік тому +7

      ​@@TheGamefreakr this song is pain in electric guitar cuz of how loose strings are

    • @ZonymaUnltd.
      @ZonymaUnltd. Рік тому +3

      It helps that it appears the action on this acoustic is ideal 🎉

  • @paohermosin
    @paohermosin Рік тому +1908

    Wow I LOVE your playing, you are awesome!!!

  • @CongTheVlogger
    @CongTheVlogger 2 роки тому +1592

    grabe naman to sir!

    • @PaoloGans
      @PaoloGans  2 роки тому +231

      Omg thank you idol cong!!

    • @jeff4r533
      @jeff4r533 2 роки тому +10

      LODDSS CONG!! GAWA KA DIN COVER NITO

    • @dangerdanger1044
      @dangerdanger1044 2 роки тому +2

      Invite nyu to sa payamansion tapos guitar battle sila ni angel haha

    • @markzoldyck
      @markzoldyck 2 роки тому +5

      @@jeff4r533 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

    • @ralphaguilar9238
      @ralphaguilar9238 2 роки тому

      Yung Napa comment at napabilib mo si cong. Panalo!!

  • @franciswiriadisastra5896
    @franciswiriadisastra5896 2 роки тому +619

    Im speechless....brah did this song and add some percussive playstyle, gives me the "natural backingtrack" vibe, so clean......

    • @PaoloGans
      @PaoloGans  2 роки тому +30

      Thank you very much!

    • @lolwhatever7307
      @lolwhatever7307 2 роки тому +10

      honestly percussion doesnt blow my mind as much as added bass notes in solo parts. i could imagine i makes fingering way trickier than without bass notes

    • @franciswiriadisastra5896
      @franciswiriadisastra5896 2 роки тому

      @@lolwhatever7307 True tho, but when i tried adding percussions, it messes up my right hand fingering lol (prob i suck...)

  • @JZhaoRen
    @JZhaoRen 2 роки тому +7063

    Bro just adding percussion like it's nothing

    • @mudfishm2056
      @mudfishm2056 2 роки тому +72

      What’s percussion

    • @MarkusCover
      @MarkusCover 2 роки тому +329

      @@mudfishm2056 he means hitting the body of guitar to create a beat while playing

    • @mudfishm2056
      @mudfishm2056 2 роки тому +51

      @@MarkusCover ty

    • @reagz8583
      @reagz8583 2 роки тому +83

      Bruhhhhhhhhhh, honestly it's so effortless it's not fair

    • @BuyoganExtendedStories
      @BuyoganExtendedStories 2 роки тому +36

      Way better than Tim😅✌🏻

  • @connor7162
    @connor7162 Рік тому +322

    I’ve played guitar for 19 years and this is probably the best cover/ arrangement I’ve ever seen

    • @ilovekats.26
      @ilovekats.26 Рік тому

      lol i thought you were gonna say its the hardest for an old guitar player hahahaha

    • @curtcobainz8347
      @curtcobainz8347 9 місяців тому

      That has nothing to do with the video..😅

    • @tripcave420
      @tripcave420 9 місяців тому

      I'd recommend watching some Andy McKee

    • @connor7162
      @connor7162 9 місяців тому +1

      @@tripcave420 I can play 3 of his tunes 😂andy doesn’t do covers he does original songs

  • @BleedYT
    @BleedYT 2 роки тому +1389

    kinda insane, mind-blowing how you handled those broken chords/arpeggios at the end

    • @PaoloGans
      @PaoloGans  2 роки тому +105

      Thank you very much!!

    • @Denden-mx9gl
      @Denden-mx9gl 2 роки тому +11

      idk why this feels like a back handed complement for this artist

    • @ethankim7979
      @ethankim7979 2 роки тому +36

      @@Denden-mx9gl I think broken chords is playing a chord note by note rather than all at once

    • @Denden-mx9gl
      @Denden-mx9gl 2 роки тому +3

      @@ethankim7979 what I meant was he was talking to this guy like he doesn't have that level, that's why I said it was a back handed compliment

    • @ethankim7979
      @ethankim7979 2 роки тому +1

      @@Denden-mx9gl ahh isee

  • @imtpole
    @imtpole 2 роки тому +191

    This is the definition of "I own the guitar, i'll use 100% of it"

    • @silentgas
      @silentgas 2 роки тому +4

      That's not even 100% anymore.

    • @Flyin.
      @Flyin. 5 місяців тому

      5 people play on one guitar is undoubtedly the absolute finite definition of using 100% guitar

  • @wesdizz6297
    @wesdizz6297 2 роки тому +771

    I really hope the Polyphia guys see this. It's truly incredible. They will really appreciate the time and effort you put in, and you added your own style to it.

    • @coooolibri
      @coooolibri 2 роки тому +6

      polyphia guy KEKW

    • @justingillette8185
      @justingillette8185 2 роки тому +38

      @@coooolibri he said guys

    • @Downox
      @Downox 2 роки тому +57

      They saw it ! And he won a brand new guitar. Well deserved !

    • @rebisco2002
      @rebisco2002 2 роки тому +8

      he won the contest, so they did

    • @wesdizz6297
      @wesdizz6297 2 роки тому +9

      @@rebisco2002 just saw that. Well deserved!

  • @BaldorfBreakdowns
    @BaldorfBreakdowns Рік тому +248

    2:42 the ability to add percussion while doing such a complicated line is crazy to me.

  • @benjaminperez-cottaar3607
    @benjaminperez-cottaar3607 2 роки тому +351

    This is fucking insane, I’m mesmerised by how clean you can play whilst being percussive with your picking hand 🔥

  • @yow_shadow
    @yow_shadow 2 роки тому +539

    Dude he even mastered that "Tim's neck tick thing" when the drop comes in

  • @stevensrp2music985
    @stevensrp2music985 2 роки тому +945

    Holy shit brother you are the first person I’ve ever seen cover a Polyphia tune and it end up being more impressive!!!

    • @gabrielc3303
      @gabrielc3303 2 роки тому +11

      Go check out Lucas Brar and his Polyphia Jazz cover. It’s mindblowingly harder too 🤯

    • @ojsojs6004
      @ojsojs6004 Рік тому +19

      The fact that Tim mentioned to Rick Beato that he is having a hard time playing Polyphia songs on acoustic because of the steel string makes this cover even more impressive. Tim signature acoustic Ibanez with Nylon strings is made for him to make it easier for him to play Polyphia songs on acoustic.

    • @sk8ermGs
      @sk8ermGs Рік тому +3

      ⁠@@gabrielc3303I love Lucas but I’m not sure that was harder than this 😂

  • @CodyRouse-q2x
    @CodyRouse-q2x 11 місяців тому +26

    I come back to this so often to hear this guy absolutely decimate this song out of the atmosphere

  • @rolandoruiz9520
    @rolandoruiz9520 2 роки тому +161

    2:00 - 2:22 this part sounds so suave. probs my favorite part of this cover

    • @kittatro
      @kittatro 2 роки тому +12

      Ikr it almost sounds better than the original with those taps

    • @oknotokmaybenot
      @oknotokmaybenot 2 роки тому +1

      So sweet

    • @arch92
      @arch92 2 роки тому +7

      Yeah that finger percussion in there was mwahhhh so tastyyyy

  • @datduongtri5081
    @datduongtri5081 2 роки тому +108

    WTF BRO !!! This is the craziest thing I have ever seen in my life!!! This guy didn’t even need the backing track to give everyone goosebumps!!

  • @ianmininger
    @ianmininger 2 роки тому +153

    I had gotten tired of the inundation of Playing God covers that youtube has been recommending but holy shit this one is legitimately incredible. So much cleaner than the other ones I've heard

  • @luciferlovegood
    @luciferlovegood Рік тому +58

    I wonder how the people who created the first modern guitars would react to hearing it used with this level of mastery, so cool!

  • @carloronaldo6431
    @carloronaldo6431 2 роки тому +311

    Paolo is like the secret boss you face, after learning Tim Henson’s version flawlessly

    • @LokiAnderson7
      @LokiAnderson7 2 роки тому +29

      i was just trying to learn the original, struggling, got bored and decided to surf youtube, ya know, maybe watch some guitarists worse then i am fail. Instead i find this masterpiece. If any body else is able to make a cover even close to this (in terms of skill level and just overall sound), i shall promptly staple my nuts to the wall

    • @ac8785
      @ac8785 2 роки тому +3

      @@LokiAnderson7 bet

    • @LokiAnderson7
      @LokiAnderson7 2 роки тому +3

      @@ac8785 *throws stapler out the window

  • @geraldsy
    @geraldsy 2 роки тому +2079

    Tim Henson: "i should make a cover of his cover" GREATEST COMPLIMENT FROM ONE OF THE GREATEST GUITARIST IN THE WORLD!!
    CONGRATS Paolo Gans for winning the cover contest!

    • @teacherchad2777
      @teacherchad2777 Рік тому +3

      I would give this a thumbs up. However, that would break up the 420

    • @johnmartinez7440
      @johnmartinez7440 Рік тому +34

      @@teacherchad2777 Cringe.

    • @teacherchad2777
      @teacherchad2777 Рік тому +2

      @@johnmartinez7440 WTF is that supposed to mean?! If you don't understand the 420, then you missed the joke! Haha
      Tim Henson would totally understand and agree 👍

    • @HaveANiceDayLol.
      @HaveANiceDayLol. Рік тому +28

      @@teacherchad2777 Hello, I am Tim Henson and I have broken into a man's house and stolen his phone just to say that I disagree.

    • @dredwick
      @dredwick Рік тому

      Yeah right, no way Jim Henson could play this on guitar.

  • @Djitterbug
    @Djitterbug 2 роки тому +328

    This is the most insane polyphia cover I’ve ever seen. You are cracked bro. If Tim ever reacts to fan covers on his channel again im hoping this gets featured because it deserves to be seen.
    Edit: And you’re an IU fan! Loved that cover too ❤

    • @mohamedalitoure9696
      @mohamedalitoure9696 2 роки тому +1

      so fucking true

    • @ChaseTremaine
      @ChaseTremaine 2 роки тому +1

      he has an IU cover?? I must go see that now!

    • @bnzi2470
      @bnzi2470 2 роки тому

      This aged well.

    • @Djitterbug
      @Djitterbug 2 роки тому +1

      ​@@bnzi2470 Omg I saw the video when it first came out and was so happy when I saw they featured this cover, but I never actually finished the video, so I didn't realise he had actually WON it until your comment brought me back to this video 😭 That's insane, congrats to this guy. Also cool that I found it 2 months prior haha!

  • @jaligoeshiking
    @jaligoeshiking Рік тому +81

    Bro plays Playing God with one guitar and adds drum solo all by himself. Legend.

  • @jalanit
    @jalanit Рік тому +2023

    1:25 - 1:40 the harmonics are pretty tasteful even Tim Henson himself said he hadn't thought of doing that. You've givin this cover a taste of your own style and technique no wonder you are champ. 🤘😁

    • @kevinbasel8401
      @kevinbasel8401 Рік тому +30

      For what I know that part was easy for him. What you meant maybe was the one at 2:43 - 3:04 where Tim really struggled

    • @jalanit
      @jalanit Рік тому +123

      @@kevinbasel8401 I didn't say Tim Struggled. I said he had not thought of doing it. If you check Playing God playthrough Tim doesn't do 1:25 - 1:40 part in harmonics. The harmonics was Paolo Ganz flavor showing in this cover. Tim Henson even said it was cooler than the original.

    • @kevinbasel8401
      @kevinbasel8401 Рік тому +20

      @@jalanit Sorry miss-translate what you said. You right about it

    • @onedayiwillbegone2366
      @onedayiwillbegone2366 Рік тому +3

      When and where did Tim Henson said that? They were surprised of the drum solo at 2:15, Tim Henson played the same thing for 1:25-1:40 in his unplugged version lol wtf?
      Edit :
      The below comment is not directed at _wewww and NGuyEN28410, but to the other keyboard warriors.
      Asking a question with "lol wtf" as a confused surprise expression is considered arguing for some. At least the ones that gave me some insight taught me something, while some try to sound smart themselves. Why not attend some communication class, if you couldn't differentiate wtf is a question and argument.
      Did I mention the video lied? Did I say they are wrong? So proud and flexing just because you can hear some harmonics? Elitist much?

    • @_wewww
      @_wewww Рік тому +17

      @@onedayiwillbegone2366 in "Polyphia Roasts Fan Covers" at 2:10 Tim literally says "Oh he's harmonic-ing this part? It's cooler than the original" and in Tim's unplugged version he literally doesn't use harmonics while Paolo uses harmonics lol, look at their left hand and you'll see it's clearly different.

  • @oggysoggydoggy9534
    @oggysoggydoggy9534 2 роки тому +210

    When I saw the thumbnail, I rolled my eyes because I presumed this would be one of those "y'know" covers. But never did I expect to watch this till the end wondering how cleanly you made this, sprinkled in some pizazz of your own and still kept that enchantment Polyphia gave when they played this masterpiece. Mind you, this was just recently released! Much love, My Man. Have yourself an upvote and a subscription from me.

    • @oggysoggydoggy9534
      @oggysoggydoggy9534 2 роки тому +2

      I can only dream of playing this song. Hopefully, I could play it on a real guitar too.

    • @oggysoggydoggy9534
      @oggysoggydoggy9534 2 роки тому +1

      @@hunterlawless8835 yeaaaah. And they have this smu, shit-eating grin like they were doing the world a favor by posting it up.

    • @jeobarlomento9898
      @jeobarlomento9898 2 роки тому +5

      @@oggysoggydoggy9534 lmfaoo it's mainly just that smug look on their face whilst missing half the notes

    • @braydenivie7299
      @braydenivie7299 2 роки тому

      Not quite the type of “thumb nail” comment I was expecting at first lmfao

  • @newtpv
    @newtpv 2 роки тому +510

    Woah. This is by far the cleanest cover I’ve heard of the 20+ covers I’ve seen. Great job bro

    • @PaoloGans
      @PaoloGans  2 роки тому +21

      Thank you very much!

    • @invictuz4803
      @invictuz4803 2 роки тому +24

      Not just the cleanest but the best because it's fingerstyle acoustic! He's even doing the drums!

    • @gordonchristophertubo3164
      @gordonchristophertubo3164 2 роки тому +2

      Yuichi did the cleanest. This one though is the most dynamic, best feel.

    • @enton3728
      @enton3728 2 роки тому +11

      @@gordonchristophertubo3164 But Yuichi's was more of a "play over". You can see how Paolo change some things to make it fit into his playingstyle and creating a very own and unique version of it

    • @gordonchristophertubo3164
      @gordonchristophertubo3164 2 роки тому +1

      @@enton3728 playover is not a bad thing, when viewing it in the context of covering a technically difficult song, because very few have done it well. I see what you mean though about adding a personal touch, and he gets props for it as well.

  • @joelek19
    @joelek19 Рік тому +38

    One of the most impressive things I’ve seen.. no over the top smashing of the guitar and cheap harmonics in an open tuning- really tasteful and well thought out playing

  • @zackvolturo8032
    @zackvolturo8032 2 роки тому +35

    I cannot conceive how this is even possible. He even added the drum fill in the jazz section 🤯

  • @arjunski
    @arjunski Рік тому +679

    Everything is just fantastic but 2:01 - 2:22 is so especially well done. Easily my favorite part of the cover!

  • @TheJuicyTangerine
    @TheJuicyTangerine 2 роки тому +51

    The most impressive part of this is how beautifully you arranged the slower, middle parts, and really bringing out the essential parts of every instrument, including the drums. I'd assume most people would be like "alright time to take a break and make this simple", and while the technical part is much simpler than the opening riff, the arranging you did withe percussive sounds and filling in the bass is spectacular. Amazing!

  • @jasonsmith2958
    @jasonsmith2958 Рік тому +15

    I saw the video of Polyphia roasting the fan con covers of this song and when I saw your entry, I had to come and see the full video especially after Tim's comments and praise. An insanely fantastic cover of Playing God and on steel strings rather than nylon! Incredible. I am in awe of your skill and you absolutely deserved to win.

  • @Downox
    @Downox 2 роки тому +920

    LETS GOOO DUDE YOU WON THE POLYPHIA BEST COVER !! Deserved for sure, INSANE cover ! Grats on the new tim signature guitar

    • @MissMailer
      @MissMailer 2 роки тому +9

      Adding percussion made it extremely difficult and even more impressive than the original. From Tim Henson himself: "this is way cooler, I have to do a cover of his cover." 😁 Well deserved, bro! You should have million subscribers!

    • @NaisanSama
      @NaisanSama Рік тому +3

      @@MissMailer Tim really said that? Wow

    • @anthonydomingo553
      @anthonydomingo553 Рік тому +1

      ​@@NaisanSama yeah

  • @MissMailer
    @MissMailer Рік тому +209

    PUTTING A PERCUSSION in an already very difficult piece is SICK! You kinda became god playing it. What a talent.

  • @cecillelonzame9820
    @cecillelonzame9820 2 роки тому +75

    Paolo we are so proud of you. Sending love from Toronto.

  • @mrjelly5718
    @mrjelly5718 11 місяців тому +88

    wtf did i just witness

  • @chris.p2860
    @chris.p2860 Рік тому +345

    For me this is the most impressive guitar cover of a song, tied along with Kent Nishimura's man in the mirror. Impeccable taste and technique. I can only wonder how many years of practice you must have to achieve this level of playing.

    • @XYZip1
      @XYZip1 Рік тому +11

      I love Kent Nishimura's arrangement of that song. It manages to incorporate just enough to add to the listening experience before it gets showboaty

    • @rakhaadam1429
      @rakhaadam1429 Рік тому +3

      when i read this comment i went straight to watch Kent Nishimura's man in the mirror and it is amazing! (and so is this cover, absolutely mind-blowing 🤯)

    • @beerburritos
      @beerburritos Рік тому +1

      I'd throw in Tommy Emmanuel's Somewhere Over the Rainbow cover as well

  • @RickyRespawn
    @RickyRespawn Рік тому +88

    I have seen this cover an embarrassing amount of times. Its actually perfect

  • @The02242010fulful
    @The02242010fulful 2 роки тому +169

    Your technique and all-around god-tier proficiency with fingerstyle reminds me so much of Luca Stricagnoli. Man you’re going places. Respect 🔥

    • @cogb.9451
      @cogb.9451 Рік тому +3

      It will be either “the Grammy for best live solo performance of classical/flamenco guitar”
      Or “the Grammy for best solo/band acoustic recording goes to”
      You get what I mean
      He will be winning awards with his playing.
      A virtuoso in the making,
      no make at the start of his long and wonderful career.

  • @shnur1987
    @shnur1987 2 місяці тому +8

    i actually burst out laughing when i saw "here are the tabs" in the description, haha yeah cool thanks i'll get right on learning this

    • @_ueij
      @_ueij 2 місяці тому +1

      I credit him for not putting it behind a paywall because he knows no one is gonna attempt to learn it

  • @ElitheSensei
    @ElitheSensei 2 роки тому +171

    This is honestly one of the most mind-blowingly impressive things I've ever seen. Wow

  • @FranciscoSilva-jl5kw
    @FranciscoSilva-jl5kw Рік тому +49

    00:30 that head turn was something else

  • @vvxoFingerstyleTab
    @vvxoFingerstyleTab 2 роки тому +24

    OMG 😱 , this is amazing

  • @austink215
    @austink215 3 місяці тому +5

    Paolo, just wanted to let you know, I have probably listened to this cover 75 times since you released it. And that is not an exaggeration, I honestly wish I could view how many times I’ve seen it.

  • @JeiShian
    @JeiShian 2 роки тому +15

    Whaaaaaatttt as if this song wasn't difficult enough , you gotta slay it with the percussive guitar skillsss😮😮😮🤩🤩🤩

  • @antposer
    @antposer 2 роки тому +268

    CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING THE COVER CONTEST, YOU DESERVED IT

  • @fdrifting
    @fdrifting 2 роки тому +23

    Someone needs to get Tim to check this video out. I know he appreciates covers and this one is stellar.

    • @AhnoNymuz
      @AhnoNymuz Місяць тому

      he was the winner of polyphia cover lol. check out polyphia contest

  • @tylerlearn1725
    @tylerlearn1725 Рік тому +42

    Those harmonic's are so perfect, you have an incredible future ahead of you!

  • @jeremycoelho1833
    @jeremycoelho1833 2 роки тому +16

    Unbelievable level of skill. To do the percussion bits while playing such a technical piece so immaculately. Truly astounding

  • @Kristophskii
    @Kristophskii 2 роки тому +31

    This is just ridiculously good. Learning one guitar part is hard enough, but the fact you've managed to tastefully add percussion, successfully play the bass notes and capture the essence of BOTH guitar parts is just mind-blowing in every way. But it's not just that. It's the clarity of Every. Single. Note and the accuracy you play as well which is just jaw-dropping. Next level stuff man, well done.

  • @idos_1569
    @idos_1569 2 роки тому +20

    Just extraordinary, I'm speechless tbh. It's probably the best fingerstyle cover I've ever seen. Percussion, rhythm, those f*cked up chords at the end were all on point. And you adding your own spin to it elevated it to another level. Extremely impressive 😁👍

  • @biraininhe1
    @biraininhe1 Рік тому +39

    Dude this cover is even better than the original.

    • @6u6ube
      @6u6ube Рік тому +1

      ارتاح

    • @dirty_za2742
      @dirty_za2742 6 місяців тому

      ​@6u6ube it has everything the original has and more. Don't be bilnded by the fact that this is done by someone other than Tim... he said it himself this is betterm

  • @iBoss818
    @iBoss818 2 роки тому +25

    If I was watching this in heaven, my jaw would be in hell. This is absolutely sick dude. Subscribed

  • @nemesis0217
    @nemesis0217 2 роки тому +59

    Being able to make us feel it is fake ,proves the playing capability u have ,the mixing was done crisp and clear ,not too much reverb and everything perfect ,so good bruh

    • @skeletonrowdie1768
      @skeletonrowdie1768 2 роки тому +4

      I agree! though it made me feel like "Guitarist feat. Compressor". Still it fit very well, kind of polyphia-like actually.

    • @nemesis0217
      @nemesis0217 2 роки тому

      @@skeletonrowdie1768 yep

    • @gordonchristophertubo3164
      @gordonchristophertubo3164 2 роки тому +2

      In my ears this cover is one of the most well done but the human sounding as well. The dynamics is very audible.

    • @nemesis0217
      @nemesis0217 2 роки тому

      @@gordonchristophertubo3164 And we need more likes ,21k likes in 2 weeks more coming

  • @suprecam9880
    @suprecam9880 Рік тому +34

    The Philippines sure ought to be proud of you, Paolo Gans. This is next level playing!

  • @GrantWeddle
    @GrantWeddle Рік тому +7

    Wow, dude. Incredible. Congratulations on winning the contest. Not only did you get that sweet guitar that used to belong to Tim but you're getting a ton of exposure now because of it. And, buddy, you deserve it. You have clearly worked very hard. Jam on, friend. Jam on.🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @ralphjayguitarist
    @ralphjayguitarist 2 роки тому +44

    you're a monster!

  • @mottachcaphevangve2007
    @mottachcaphevangve2007 2 роки тому +10

    No, this is unreal, I can't even imagine an acoustic solo yet you made it in percussive fingerstyle ??

  • @januarellverde9009
    @januarellverde9009 2 роки тому +66

    Ey! Congratulations on winning, Paolo! Nakaka proud yung "I'm gonna have to cover his cover" na sinabi ni Tim about sa cover mo. Hahaha cover mo ulit yung Playing God pagkareceive mo nung prize na guitar, tol. Solid!!

    • @rlrl79
      @rlrl79 2 роки тому

      Ayos yan!

  • @spazghetti7204
    @spazghetti7204 Місяць тому +1

    This is so good it made me smile

  • @Remfalcon77
    @Remfalcon77 2 роки тому +9

    The song is already insanely hard, and you managed to even push it a step further. GG mate !

  • @riotheguitarer7324
    @riotheguitarer7324 2 роки тому +50

    Been a follower since 2020. You deserve a million subs lods. Keep grinding 💪

    • @PaoloGans
      @PaoloGans  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @GuitarGrund
    @GuitarGrund 2 роки тому +57

    This has to be the best guitar cover on the internet. Right from the harmonics to the arpeggios and then you top it off with some percussive beats. Damn 😲

  • @ianggg373
    @ianggg373 Рік тому +24

    Am I the only one who's still waiting for Tim to cover this cover?😂 Cause he said it himself

  • @TheNaub
    @TheNaub 2 роки тому +21

    This is crazy, the percussion is on poinnnt.

  • @meosiubeo24
    @meosiubeo24 2 роки тому +73

    your audio quality improves so fast, it's a big different to the old videos, btw, your skill 's extremely impressive 😆!

    • @PaoloGans
      @PaoloGans  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you very much!

  • @bobbysibert9402
    @bobbysibert9402 2 роки тому +53

    The was one of the most incredible pieces of guitar playing I've ever seen in my life.

  • @matt2420
    @matt2420 2 роки тому +20

    Just saw that this was picked as the winner of their contest and deservedly so. This is insane. Congrats 👏

  • @Tony.Barrera
    @Tony.Barrera 2 роки тому +12

    I think Polyphia should consider adding a fifth member... Amazing work, the percussion was insane!

  • @harrazmasri2805
    @harrazmasri2805 2 роки тому +14

    you executed it so well such pleasant to my ears

  • @BillNicholsTV
    @BillNicholsTV Рік тому +17

    Hands down this is THE cleanest cover, amazing

  • @CellarLakeStudios
    @CellarLakeStudios 2 роки тому +5

    This is genuine insanity. Incredible man. Super clean playing.

  • @swagamemnon2162
    @swagamemnon2162 2 роки тому +12

    My guy this is awesome! Take some serious pride in a groovy and technical feat that is this dope track. Love the percussive elements, love the way you managed to weave many of the song's layered elements into a single guitar, love the techniques used. This is exactly the kind of style I love to do just way the hell better. Normally I get depressed and demotivated when seeing people be so incredible but this honestly was just too dope to not rock out to. Hard work well spent.

  • @HienRau123
    @HienRau123 2 роки тому +5

    So sick bro! you deserve millions of views just for this cover!

  • @Nsquare_01
    @Nsquare_01 Рік тому +6

    Insane that you did this in Acoustic, steel strings and added percussion too! INSANE

  • @kevinlin92
    @kevinlin92 2 роки тому +106

    This cover is insane. I can see why Tim said that they need to do a cover of your cover. 🤣
    I know tabs can take a long time to create, but if there is any way you can record a tab of Playing God on solo guitar, I'd definitely buy it in a second.

    • @jp0678
      @jp0678 10 місяців тому

      He has uploaded it for free in the description btw. Although, you would need to open it with the associating software.

    • @АмирханОтаров-щ5э
      @АмирханОтаров-щ5э 10 місяців тому

      ​@@jp0678 which software?

    • @jp0678
      @jp0678 10 місяців тому

      @@АмирханОтаров-щ5э TuxGuitar

    • @jp0678
      @jp0678 10 місяців тому

      @@АмирханОтаров-щ5э It's tricky to mention as it gets deleted like 99% of the time when I mention it.

    • @jp0678
      @jp0678 10 місяців тому

      @@АмирханОтаров-щ5э Tux and Guitar. Remove " and "

  • @cas6228
    @cas6228 2 роки тому +23

    Hey I congratulate you ❤. You made it and won the Polyphia Cover Contest wow really great. Beautiful beautiful Cover😍.

  • @diegorodriguez-bc7qk
    @diegorodriguez-bc7qk 2 роки тому +5

    This is the most impressive fingerstyle guitar cover I’ve seen on UA-cam

  • @honordevs
    @honordevs 2 роки тому +5

    This kind of ability and dedication demand a like. You know this guy has practiced so many hours to make this. Awesome cover.

  • @VUDACRIS
    @VUDACRIS Рік тому +210

    This dude ain't playing god. He is a god.

    • @thewok2697
      @thewok2697 Рік тому +5

      He is playing 'with' god

    • @NaisanSama
      @NaisanSama Рік тому +7

      Ascended with the fingerstyle gods

  • @AJ.Rafael
    @AJ.Rafael 2 роки тому +8

    Gonna have to break this down and re-learn this song with percussion now. Inspiring man.

  • @cdr3153
    @cdr3153 Рік тому +6

    Man this is soooo good. The percussion is so good I first thought it had to be a backing track at the start

  • @-siranzalot-
    @-siranzalot- 2 роки тому +5

    I'm so happy for you that you particapated and actuallly won this thing. Well deserved man and congratulations!

  • @Yek0ms
    @Yek0ms Рік тому +8

    Fuck me, if the original was not ridiculously difficult, you made it even harder and in between of those faster than light notes you managed to hit the guitar as a snare. I wonder how much time it took to learn and master it. I'm blown away and it doesn't happen often. Kudos to you.

  • @largatonguyemmanuelcouliba9827
    @largatonguyemmanuelcouliba9827 2 роки тому +15

    Polyphia made playing god, you performed it with GOD skills.
    Respect 🙌

  • @PUBGFALCON
    @PUBGFALCON Рік тому +1

    I like the way he smiles at the beginning. It kind of smile you make when you love what you do

  • @darkblossom01
    @darkblossom01 2 роки тому +10

    Found this cover video by accident. Insanely good, so clean. I'm currently still practicing Playing God too!!! Very nice bro. I would love to have for a tutorial of this!

  • @NachoCombo
    @NachoCombo 2 роки тому +14

    Congrats dude! You earned it. So much talent and an outstanding cover!

  • @caliche2000
    @caliche2000 2 роки тому +7

    I got goosebumps listening to this cover.

  • @nate24
    @nate24 Рік тому +5

    this is some of the craziest skill i've ever seen in a guitarist

  • @MTG9745
    @MTG9745 2 роки тому +17

    the fact that you were able to do this insanely hard song on *one* acoustic guitar is amazing.

  • @dudeudontknow341
    @dudeudontknow341 2 роки тому +7

    Man I’ve been playing guitar for 13 years. and I’m just amazed with the amount of sounds you can get, and I’m trying to figure out where the hell they’re coming from. 😂😂😂

  • @TheLiquidCastle
    @TheLiquidCastle Рік тому +8

    only found this due to their contest. such an insane interpretation and cover. sick job man, such overwhelming work.

  • @nichan2475
    @nichan2475 10 місяців тому +6

    Probably the greatest guitar cover of all time.

  • @thecognitiverambler8911
    @thecognitiverambler8911 2 роки тому +7

    This is absolutely unreal. So much respect for your talent and performance!

  • @K31N0S
    @K31N0S 2 роки тому +8

    Congrats on the win, you totally deserved it!