Ego Death Fingerstyle (Polyphia ft. Steve Vai)

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  • @yukito098
    @yukito098 Рік тому +1689

    I love that he's using the guitar he won in Polyphia's cover contest.

    • @demo308
      @demo308 Рік тому +43

      I’m wondering if his is a prototype since the headstock is black, mine is brown. I know he won it from them so maybe a first batch thing

    • @anthonygunnip8779
      @anthonygunnip8779 Рік тому +73

      @@demo308 Wasn't it Tim's personal guitar? Pretty sure that it was mentioned in the video, but they might've just sent out a special one for him, idk

    • @orly.
      @orly. Рік тому +23

      ​@@anthonygunnip8779 i think it was maded specially for tim henson, he said in one video that this guitar was a commercial flaw in the 90's and they would never put it back to market, but polyphia sent the demo of "Playing God" to ibanez and asked them to create a new version of it, so his guitar was probably one of the first and customized the way he wanted. Playing God was one of their best songs and revived this guitar that literally nobody wanted in the 90's.

    • @SK23.
      @SK23. Рік тому +2

      ​@orly. Yeah he's said a couple times that his version was different from the production models

    • @billyd5749
      @billyd5749 Рік тому

      What I came here to see. Amazing

  • @jspotato
    @jspotato Рік тому +568

    I love that the sound isnt overprocessed, you can hear every noise of the finger movements and accoustic imperfections. Makes me trust the skill of the playing a lot more when its obvious its a live take.

    • @mrmother473
      @mrmother473 Рік тому +10

      well... 3 live takes

    • @potato7083
      @potato7083 Рік тому

      He is good at fingering

    • @noahduong
      @noahduong Місяць тому

      @@mrmother473thats actually impressive af. Only 3 takes to finish the whole song without any major mistakes.

  • @av0x536
    @av0x536 Рік тому +1294

    Polyphia needs to get you as a feature on the next album

  • @masterskywalker8877
    @masterskywalker8877 Рік тому +1543

    The fact that he played this on 6 strings when most of it is played on 7 strings is impressive

    • @poadude
      @poadude Рік тому +83

      1 less string = 1/7 easier

    • @NaisanSama
      @NaisanSama Рік тому +27

      I could magine him playing Marcin's acoustic songs

    • @lofy-_-8953
      @lofy-_-8953 Рік тому +109

      ​@@poadudenah bro, that's not how it works

    • @booblaa9734
      @booblaa9734 Рік тому +27

      7 string just has an added lower string so its not really any different other than shifting those notes.
      What's impressive is his playing.

    • @jsubb4680
      @jsubb4680 Рік тому

      Thank you master skywalker

  • @notagamer32
    @notagamer32 Рік тому +383

    This looks like the beginning of a long career. You are insane at guitar and it is great you're getting deserved attention. The production is so good ! can't wait for it to get even better

  • @5veins9
    @5veins9 Рік тому +102

    This sounds so unique yet so close to the original, I have never loved a cover remake of a song as much as I love this.

  • @dio1196
    @dio1196 8 місяців тому +45

    BRO HE KILLED THE STEVE VAI SOLO OH MY GOOOOOOD

  • @CollieMalinois
    @CollieMalinois Рік тому +38

    My fave part at 4:15 after that eek eek sound, the acoustic backing up steve vai solo is so sick! Love the tone on that part

  • @AmJustMaiko
    @AmJustMaiko Рік тому +149

    this is actually amazing. Ur transcribing skills are insanely great. I'm glad they sent you the TOD10, cuz like damn you actually deserve it.

  • @trywynricketts
    @trywynricketts Рік тому +57

    4:15 bro did the eeek eeek without a whammy bar, that's insane

    • @user-td7cy4eh8f
      @user-td7cy4eh8f 10 місяців тому +2

      bc the sound isn’t actually the whammy steve vai just did it for effects on the video 😂

    • @Nolan-JohnstonYT
      @Nolan-JohnstonYT 5 місяців тому +1

      Yeah you like push the tip of your pick into the string it’s weird

    • @Jorged18
      @Jorged18 4 місяці тому

      Not that crazy literally just picking the string and playing a dotted 16th note and muting it

  • @volk5389
    @volk5389 Рік тому +37

    The electric guitar at 3:50 was so clean, Well done!

  • @rjb9999
    @rjb9999 Рік тому +28

    My favorite song in their album, covered by my favorite acoustic guitar fingerstylist. Sometimes life gives so much I should be grateful.

  • @kzekami8002
    @kzekami8002 Рік тому +65

    AYO HES USING AN ELECTRIC GUITAR and bro nailed it without a whammy bar

  • @yeetyfreety6938
    @yeetyfreety6938 Рік тому +12

    I think this is the 50th time ive listened to it. Love it, the tone, editing, playing, all great.

  • @jtv0706
    @jtv0706 Рік тому +28

    Galing. Pinakadabest fingerstyle guitarist ng philippines

    • @lebii_m
      @lebii_m Рік тому +1

      true

    • @russeljamescanonio
      @russeljamescanonio Рік тому +1

      tru apaka overrated nung iba

    • @SKYSHOTPhotography-ol6iq
      @SKYSHOTPhotography-ol6iq Рік тому

      ​@@russeljamescanonio snbe mupa ung iba sabay sa uso pero ito grabe isipin mo polyphia nayan tapos sya pa nanalo don sa contest ng polyphia at sya nakakuha nung signature guitar ni tim henson sobra saludo 🙇

  • @okami-626
    @okami-626 Рік тому +148

    I am at a loss of words. This has to be one of the most technically outstanding (and visually impressive) covers I've ever seen in my entire life. Like, saying you did a wonderful job wouldn't even begin to do it justice. Hats off, man, you're an integral part of this fanbase's history at this point

    • @orinblank2056
      @orinblank2056 Рік тому +4

      If you haven't seen his Playing God cover, that one is even better imo

    • @okami-626
      @okami-626 Рік тому +3

      @@orinblank2056 of course I have, this guy's been a star for a while hahah. I actually prefer this new cover!

    • @lieliedash2
      @lieliedash2 Рік тому

      ​@@okami-626 me to

  • @ZZFOR3V3R2
    @ZZFOR3V3R2 Рік тому +25

    The fact he’s playin polyphia on polyphias guitar is jus incredible

  • @ASimpleInternetUser
    @ASimpleInternetUser Рік тому +9

    Love to see that competition prize guitar getting some use. Paolo really earned it and now he's just going the extra mile with it.

  • @Nolan-JohnstonYT
    @Nolan-JohnstonYT 6 місяців тому +9

    The way you added that electric to Steve’s solo😫

  • @erthuima
    @erthuima Рік тому +35

    You have got to be one of the most competent guitarists that I've seen in my life. Your guitar skills are insanely good. Keep up the good work!

  • @ooft8098
    @ooft8098 Рік тому +7

    1:01 this actually gave me goosebumps. I didn't know it would sound so good in acoustic.

  • @koedurley8582
    @koedurley8582 Рік тому +4

    it goes hardest at 2:45 no doubt in my mind the acoustic sound on that riff is crazy

  • @thenormie
    @thenormie Рік тому +29

    The part before Steve Vai’s solo on acoustic sounds awesome
    And the brasstracks part on the nylon string at the end is just beautiful

  • @Stay2Strapped
    @Stay2Strapped Рік тому +5

    Love that your style is acoustic, but Vai's part sees you venturing to new heights for the audience. Awesome!

  • @yujrondina5260
    @yujrondina5260 Рік тому +8

    11/10 You're a S++ tier guitarist!
    transposing notes, playing this song in 6 strings and converting parts into fingerstyle is alot of work and dedication.

  • @MddMLarisa
    @MddMLarisa Рік тому +12

    Can't imagine the amount of patience needed to learn the full song... Congrats!

  • @chrislawrence5965
    @chrislawrence5965 Рік тому +16

    that steve vai's part was perfect, the tone, the execution, its so good

  • @dvevilgameranwesh4254
    @dvevilgameranwesh4254 Рік тому +15

    Bro is cracked. Damn man I can't even play one note from Tim he just did the whole band including Steve Vai. A legend in the making. 💥💥💥🌟🌟

  • @Luke-ih1oc
    @Luke-ih1oc Рік тому +131

    You know what’s funny is that as I listened, I remember thinking “this doesn’t sound all THAT great” lol.
    But in my head, I was comparing this singular guy to the entirety of Polyphia and their highly-produced track, and then I realized just how good this guy is that my brain was subconsciously doing that.

    • @Cp.migoo2
      @Cp.migoo2 Рік тому +12

      Same I was like this isn’t very good sound wise but I know he’s like 60 million times better than me lol

    • @therandomisedo7175
      @therandomisedo7175 Рік тому +4

      He doesn't play on electric guitar. Acoustic is harder to play because you need to press harder 😔

    • @RichieTugay
      @RichieTugay Рік тому +1

      There is this limitation to the sound that acoustic guitars (and the electrics) can produce; surely this is already the best-sounding cover it possibly is, without any multi-tracks involved in the sense that there is only one recording of each type of guitars involved in this cover

  • @PandaZen01
    @PandaZen01 6 місяців тому +6

    I was actually contemplating about the sound because it's not that good when you hear it with good speakers, BUT appreciating that every sound that you do on the steel acoustic guitar. Marvelous. Thumbs up to PINOY! LET'S GO!

    • @riziqhanafi8108
      @riziqhanafi8108 5 місяців тому +2

      Yeah, i agree with you. i love this guy's content but let's be real. This one is... ugh... i don't know, man, It's all over the place. No hate, just we're all human after all.

    • @valvihk3649
      @valvihk3649 3 місяці тому

      Okay, I thought I was the only one who didn't like it very much. Very skilled to play this but composition - enjoyment wise - not for me.

    • @barryvaldes5811
      @barryvaldes5811 22 дні тому

      Also it can't just be me who was just confused after the intro was over? That section's timing was so over the place I cannot place where the back beat is supposed to be at all.

  • @panohot595
    @panohot595 Рік тому +10

    You deserve more more more subscribers. Sana makilala ka ng buong pilipinas, pati na rin sa buong mundo. Galing mo pre! More power!

  • @StevePhillips76
    @StevePhillips76 Рік тому +5

    I love how he used the guitar that he won in a Polyphia contest in this video. Thank you for sharing your amazing skills.

    • @OrvinReyes
      @OrvinReyes Рік тому

      tbh that guitar has the worst tone here 😂

  • @user-ws8bb8ii4n
    @user-ws8bb8ii4n Рік тому +5

    All of the guitars played together is so nice

  • @raincabreros4857
    @raincabreros4857 Рік тому +6

    Greatest polyphia cover on youtube

  • @winstonxarilo_
    @winstonxarilo_ Рік тому +4

    the whole video was impressive, but man from Steve's solo to the outro is just perfect.

  • @valente.victor
    @valente.victor Рік тому +2

    Bravo! Very impressive cover. There is a "feel" that comes across with this cover that I haven't seen anywhere else.

  • @kafhynientertainment9707
    @kafhynientertainment9707 Рік тому +3

    Amazing! I ran that Scott section back quite a few times. And your were smooth as hell during that Steve Vai/Acoustic mix. 💯👏

  • @danielnillo
    @danielnillo 7 місяців тому +1

    That was dope dude. Very cool.

  • @iamsolde7735
    @iamsolde7735 Рік тому +1

    Polyphia songs probably one of the hardest to play yet he is taking it like he owns it. Goodluck

  • @monochromatech
    @monochromatech 6 місяців тому +1

    i think tim needs to send you another guitar man. this is by far some of the very best instrumentation i have seen. i love your fingerwork, and the dedication to keep the nails perfect. keep that 4000 cloth and polish handy brother.

  • @needheartranken
    @needheartranken Рік тому +24

    Nails like that is a sign that this man is a guitar god

  • @mikes41720
    @mikes41720 Рік тому +8

    You’re so talented! It’s insane. Tim and Polyphia really need to see this and react to it.

  • @groudon2391
    @groudon2391 Рік тому +8

    Rarely see this guy play on electric guitar 🔥🔥 love it

  • @talestoon
    @talestoon Рік тому +2

    Epic arranged ever

  • @saltbaeguitarista
    @saltbaeguitarista Рік тому +2

    man, paolo, you need to start a band now. I'll stan. The pinoy community should be proud we have you!

  • @paulmyfinger
    @paulmyfinger Рік тому +2

    Sickeningly good. Love and respect from here

  • @irsyadk
    @irsyadk Рік тому +5

    Holy crap that was amazing. Nice use of different guitars, they all fit where they need to be. Only thing missing was a whammy bar! Execution was flawless and cinematography was also great

  • @metzli5797
    @metzli5797 Рік тому +13

    The fact that you made this sound excellent as 1 musician is incredible. Definitely wont say better than the original, but being so close vs 5 of the best living players is outstanding.

  • @NotSoBrown
    @NotSoBrown Рік тому +7

    The Steve Vai part is sooo hard! Congratulations on the whole piece!

    • @sudhramjutun5694
      @sudhramjutun5694 Рік тому

      No not at all. Vai part was generic just a Pentatonic scale solo

    • @NotSoBrown
      @NotSoBrown Рік тому +2

      @@sudhramjutun5694 people like you can’t even play hot cross buns on anything with strings and comment shit like this. The pure joy and vibe in his playing resonates very well but you wouldn’t recognize that either because the only form of joy you know is when your mother dropped you down the stairs and she smiled.

  • @Adwaypratap80
    @Adwaypratap80 Рік тому +2

    His skills brahh!! and the motivation to do that hardwork, practice and grind for this video. His skills speak volumes man!

  • @alamcho
    @alamcho Рік тому +6

    I knew you were good at fingerstyle but man, you can absolutely shred too! bravo

  • @-siranzalot-
    @-siranzalot- Рік тому +3

    Outstanding Work Paolo. What you pulled of here is insane, mad respect!

  • @moa4331
    @moa4331 Рік тому +1

    This is definitely the best cover I've ever seen and probably will ever see.

  • @juanmendoza-qm1td
    @juanmendoza-qm1td Рік тому +2

    The Scott le page slap guitar part is very very clean and the second part of the Steve vai sólo , so Greta Job man , good guitar cover 👌🏻

  • @EUCRAZY_AU
    @EUCRAZY_AU 8 місяців тому +1

    Raw and as close to Tim yet your own much respect brother keep up the great work ! 5 stars here

  • @elitoramalho1635
    @elitoramalho1635 23 дні тому +1

    Sincronizei o video original e esse cover... é inacreditavel que não tem nenhum erro, esse cara é muito monstrooo!

  • @thomasblackleaf236
    @thomasblackleaf236 Рік тому +1

    loved the acoustic tone

  • @geoffreymartin6363
    @geoffreymartin6363 Рік тому +4

    Awesome work. Sounds amazing, and the way you constantly swapped the guitars kept the song sounding like a conversation between them which I loved about the original. Kinda feel like the TOD10 almost let you down a little at the second section, it works with the main riff but I reckon the steel strings are nicer on this particular song - it was great to see it again though! Congrats on the fantastic cover

  • @bisukartahsastawaradanasia2904

    cmon man, youre the first one to make it for ego death by polyphia! Cant wait for you amongst Ichika Nito, Manuel Gardner Fernandez, and also Polyphia themselves!

  • @mashiro.5990
    @mashiro.5990 8 місяців тому

    Dude, you are awesome! Seeing you play gives me a feeling of pure peace.

  • @TejasGuptaMusic
    @TejasGuptaMusic Рік тому +5

    3:00 - fav part, besides the Steve Vai solo... 🤌

  • @toesnt
    @toesnt Рік тому +1

    its so fricking goood! inspiring

  • @gabrielsimoes9987
    @gabrielsimoes9987 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations Paolo. That's amazing, simply amazing.

  • @cosmicfiber4
    @cosmicfiber4 Рік тому +2

    Insane that he plays this all fingerstyle so elegantly when it is played on a 7 string at parts of the song

  • @lucasfilipejusto
    @lucasfilipejusto Рік тому

    This covers brings me so much joy !! Amazing work of art my friend Paolo!! Keep doing that

  • @soumiksaid
    @soumiksaid Рік тому +4

    Just unreal. It's like getting to see Polyphia unplugged, but somehow better.

  • @kacarawr
    @kacarawr Рік тому +1

    I'm so happy you're getting the recognition you deserve. This is great! You're the best ❤

  • @keithhogan2336
    @keithhogan2336 Рік тому +3

    Eargasm, this was so ridiculously fantastically amazing...SHEESH 🤩

  • @jorgegandarillas4599
    @jorgegandarillas4599 Рік тому

    I love how raw this is!
    Beautiful sir!

  • @jesuslovesmebetter
    @jesuslovesmebetter 3 місяці тому

    Paolo, you are a beauty.

  • @Whoaeros
    @Whoaeros Рік тому +1

    absolutely awesome keep it up

  • @AJ.Rafael
    @AJ.Rafael Рік тому +3

    Obsessed with that percussive technique! I would love to see your take on some of Mike Dawes songs.

  • @Beholddog
    @Beholddog Рік тому +2

    I was so impressed when I noticed that you played Val's part without the tremolo.... you're astonishing

  • @dark3593
    @dark3593 Рік тому +2

    Insane bro

  • @Physticuffs
    @Physticuffs Рік тому

    The action on that acoustic is butter!

  • @chimcastillo4344
    @chimcastillo4344 Рік тому +1

    the more you watch'
    the more you feel

  • @skan1608
    @skan1608 Рік тому +24

    woah thats illegal , no human
    is allowed to be able to perform this masterpiece

  • @bard416
    @bard416 Рік тому +1

    This is absolutely gorgeous dude, congrats. This must have taken so much practice. The acoustic sliding just sounds incredible. Great camera work too

  • @Joedanpwnz
    @Joedanpwnz Рік тому +7

    What this video made me realize is how much harder this song is to play than playing god is lol. My lord.

  • @mackoy85
    @mackoy85 Рік тому +1

    Lolo Vai and the rest of the Polyphia must be proud of you! Your electric guitar skills is a revelation! 😮

  • @hotpenguin607
    @hotpenguin607 Рік тому

    I love the original Ego Death and listened to it extensively
    Now I listen to ur cover again and I gotta say the way you covered it is absolutely mind boggling
    Mad lad

  • @b_ryc
    @b_ryc Рік тому

    Amazing. It's awesome how well that fender sounds in your hands!

  • @iking311
    @iking311 Рік тому +1

    Grabe to. Masterclass playing. Note per note. Husay mo sir 10/10! Hands down

  • @jmlulail2040
    @jmlulail2040 5 місяців тому

    dayyum, this's so amazing brookk 🙏

  • @tokiomitohsaka7770
    @tokiomitohsaka7770 Рік тому +2

    This is incredible! I want to see Polyphia reacting to this so much.

  • @akin.kilic.
    @akin.kilic. Рік тому

    love that it's just the guitar and nothing else, super clean, best of luck on your career man

  • @justinaaronmedran5663
    @justinaaronmedran5663 Рік тому +1

    Great cover!
    And nice improvision for lacking of whammy bar on steve vai's part
    Looking forward for the next polyphia cover ❤

  • @johnpaulreyes8178
    @johnpaulreyes8178 Рік тому +1

    This masterpiece deserves more views.

  • @cidhighwindgunz
    @cidhighwindgunz Рік тому +1

    Ok you are an actual legend dude this is insane

  • @honordevs
    @honordevs Рік тому

    This is absolutely mind-blowing and I did not expect the electric guitar at the end.

  • @rots3123
    @rots3123 Рік тому

    The dedication of this man and sheer fricking will! I arrange fingerstyle songs but this is otherworldly hard to compose.

  • @fxETA
    @fxETA Рік тому +1

    bro i love this soo much , really liked that you put your own style into this cover rather than copy everything. and steve vai's part gave me chills . really like the acoustic in the background. Keep it up!

  • @nikanj
    @nikanj 7 місяців тому +1

    Even on an acoustic cover, Steve Vai's parts must always be played on an electric.

  • @aykut.calisir
    @aykut.calisir Рік тому +1

    WOOOWW THIS IS INCREDIBLE

  • @ryrytequila
    @ryrytequila Рік тому

    Jaw dropping video! The skills tho!!!

  • @ky1e2884
    @ky1e2884 Рік тому

    Incredible work, would love to see more videos of you on the electric!

  • @jamesclentcunado7695
    @jamesclentcunado7695 Рік тому +2

    Bro got possessed by Tim Henson, Scottie Lepage, and Steve Vai😮

  • @invisiblestar5473
    @invisiblestar5473 Рік тому +1

    Just how
    This is so impressive, great job

  • @supermegaturboman5070
    @supermegaturboman5070 Рік тому +1

    Dude! Amazing!

  • @adios6414
    @adios6414 Рік тому

    so much determination and motivation and inspiration