Inside The Sound Of Guthrie Govan 

I met Guthrie at a John McLaughlin concert in Bangkok a few years ago. I told him how impressed I was that he had mastered so many different electric guitar techniques, and then I said, "You must have put in a tremendous amount of work." Without missing a beat, he replied, "If it felt like work, I wouldn't have done it."

A huge thanks to Rick for going into such detail on this! In many ways it is what paved the way for us a company, so it is great to see someone give it the time it deserves.

I love how Govan's so good it makes Rick air guitar!

Guthrie’s the man. But let’s not forget about Rick’s air guitar skills.

Rick please get him to do a sounding off. And get him to talk about some serious music theory stuff. PLEASE

Guthrie taught me at Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford 2000..man, i sat at the front of every one of his classes. Insane player and such a nice guy. Gave me a distinction and told me to my face, life complete.

I cannot contain my excitement over this series!!!! Thank you Rick.

His solo on Steven Wilson's Drive Home is surely one of the greatest guitar solos of all time.

Guthrie is an exceptional guitarist, with a Genius level IQ, ang very humble. A rare combination indeed.

Guthrie sums up what being a virtuoso should be all about: incredible technique to provide perfect expression to outstanding music.

I know it's not a competition, but Guthrie is the best guitar player ever. The Jedi Master of all guitar players.

As Joe Satriani once has said: "Guthrie is one scary guitar player." :-) His playing is almost unbelievable.

his solo from 'drive home' (Steven wilson) is beautiful

Guthrie is beyond good.

Guthrie Govan is the definition of what a virtuoso guitarist really is, someone who combines technical playing with proper phrasing and emotion.

What to hate about Guthrie? Incredible skills, outstanding musicality and feeling, and still very humble

It's so amazing to see someone who knows his stuff, break down someone who knows his stuff. I actually have met Guthrie, and not only is he just a complete beast of a guitar player, but he is also a really, and I mean really, humble nice man. Thanks for this Rick. keep up the amazing work. Peace.

I went to a Guthrie Masterclass and asked him what he thinks about over 2-5-1 changes. His answer was, "when we talk, do think of a verb and where the preposition is and what tense do you need to be in, and where does the noun live? No - you speak your ideas. Music should be communication like that, where you know the rules and don't have to think." ME: - er more study then......😁

Thank you for this, Mr Beato. Growing up in Norway, I struggled to find my place in this world. Both my parents are creatives; my mother is a painter, and my father is a studio technician, producer, and guitarist. For some reason, I delved much deeper with visual arts than I ever did music. This I find strange since I've grown up with a recording studio in my house; grand piano in the hallway, B3 Organ in the studio, various instruments and guitars everywhere. There are photographs of me as a young child playing on guitars twice my size, and I have vivid memories of my first electric instrument that my father gave me; a miniature cherry red Telecaster (which I still have) that we used to play old rock riffs like Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, and The Rolling Stones on. Then, I can't even remember why, or when, it just stopped. I basically didn't touch an instrument until my 20's. I bought a Strat, which I picked up from time to time; I even got myself Rock-Smith and joined a school 'band' because I wanted to start playing. It didn't stick, though. I went on to do more visual arts for years, even starting on a bachelor's degree in illustration in the UK. However, that little spark in the back of my head never went out. I got myself a DAW, which (again) I only did sporadically. Life got in the way as usual, and I made myself ill by unknowingly fighting it; part of the reason I ended up doing visual arts is that it was "easy" for me, I never gave myself the time to become adept at music, so, in return, it was not "easy." As mentioned, I became ill, so I had to quit my studies in Wales. I moved back to Norway, where I was diagnosed with Adult-ADHD, and I'm awaiting assessment for Aspergers; this might have been just what I needed, though. I've had time to get into the art of composing, and I've had time to play the piano, guitar, ukulele, and other instruments. I've had time to delve into my DAW, and I've had time to experiment with both music production and mixing. Finally, the comfort of being capable again started appearing, and I have never felt so at ease. Your channel contains a plethora of information I never thought existed, or knew I needed; it has opened my eyes to how, and why music theory is not a hindrance for creativity, but rather a tool to expand on it. So, thank you, Mr. Beato. Thank you for sharing all of this. I have bought your book, and I'm looking forward to learning!

He taught me for 3 years and he is also the nicest guy in the world! A true legend!

Never clicked so fast and liked the video before watching a video, probably the best video for me on whole RU-vid. Thanks Rick.

His solo on Regret #9 Might be the greatest guitar solo ever

Should be noted that Guthrie is also one the all time funniest guitarist of all time as well.

I played with Guthrie last Thursday and I can tell you that his knowledge of the different genres and the main exponents of those styles is extensive..he played one ridiculous solo that was completely George Benson..and then he was Albert Collins..and he's completely humble with it..he's the real deal.

Guthrie is next level and many have yet to realize this, when i heard Erotic Cakes in 2007, one of my best friends brought it over to my house one day and was like "you have to hear this", not kidding it changed my life, it was so powerful.

YEEEEESSSSSSS! Guthrie is Amazing! His work with Steven Wilson is my favorite. Stevens music mind with Guthrie's playing. Perfect!

I couldn't stop watching those Fellowship-band tapes from the basement in Chelmsford. They're a must see for any musician.

Everytime Guthrie finishes a phrase I can't help but laugh because of how absurdly good it is and how it goes past almost unnoticed.

You could make an entire series on Guthrie and it would NEVER get old. Thanks so much for this break down. Amazing stuff. Keep up the excellent work!

The first time I heard about Guthrie was back in 2011, playing live his "Wonderful slippery thing", and I was so thrilled because I could never find some specific guitar sounds, actually instrumentals, that were reflecting with me, until that one day... I liked that jazzy fusion, all the phrasing and "jockey" playing, so I kept watching other related videos with Guthrie and since then, his style of playing had such a bing impact on my guitar playing - just the right impact that I wanted. Sure at that time I was saying to myself how I could never be as good as him, but during these 8 years I actually realized how I don't need to be as good as him, but rather to be as good as myself, to play with the emotions that I have. I don't even know how I would play the guitar today if I haven't had watched that video in 2011. big big thanks mr. GOVAN! ;)

Guthrie really is unbelievable. There doesn't seem to be any disconnect between the voice he creates in his head and the translation onto the instrument.

Guthrie is the most incredible player I have heard in my 35 years of playing and so love that you are talking about him. His progressions are sublime, playing out of this world and his ability to teach is simply perfection. Love your channel, Rick. This is killer.

I see he has recent videos and interviews. You ever try to contact him? It would have been nice to have a combo 'Inside the Sound' and interview.

Brilliant Rick, your channel is amazing, love it! 🎸

I am super excited about this series!! Thanks for doing this! 👌👌

Really hope to see Govan on this show. Beato and Govan talking music together is something I'd buy a ticket to see.

Awesome! This new series looks really promising! The Guthrie-video is awesome!

Inside the Sound of!!!!!! Just like we all discussed yesterday. Your channel is so much fun, Rick!!!!!

I love the idea behind this series! Thanks Rick!

Awesome, Rick, and great idea about the whole series. Thank you!

I'm not a shred guy. I'm not aiming for Guthrie's speed. But thank you for getting into how Guthrie deals with phrasing, especially with ending his phrases. That might be the thing that I'd like to emulate from his playing. Plus, he is a super nice dude! Clicking on this video was a no-brainer.

Rick, I though for sure you'd pull apart "Home Invasion/Regret #9" - with one of the most killer moog solos AND one of the best (Guthrie Govan) guitar solos ever.

Great series idea! Thanks for this Rick! And one of my favourite guitarists! Guthrie's amazing!

More!!! Thank you for this so much Rick.

It sounds as though he's listened to a lot of horn players. For example, a sax player like Nelson Rangel has an amazing way of phrasing and it's smooth as silk, just beautiful, same like Guthrie.

The first ever Guthrie Govan experience I had was watching “Along the Tracks” on youtube back in maybe 2009? I remember thinking “what the hell did I just witness?” Ive been hooked on his music ever since.

Listening to music with Rick is priceless. His delight is absolutely contagious.

That was a fantastic video. Thanks Rick.

Guthrie Govan is Legendary. Absolute Monster Guitar Player. Just a Fire-breathing Dragon "ala" John Coltrane or Allan Holdsworth. Love G.G.- Awesome Series Rick. Enjoy your channel tremendously. oNe LovE from NYC.

Guthrie is one of the tastiest, most amazing players ever!! He just makes me giggle in awe sometimes!

Rick, thank you for another brilliant assessment of a song and the artist's music!

Found this to be your best vid yet. Thank you.

I always love your enthusiasm Rick. My Guthrie story now. I was hired to play cello for the Hans Zimmer show in Canandagua, NY two years ago. Thrilled to see Guthrie rolling his own cigarettes out on the patio with us locals. I'd seen his videos and proceeded to make a fool of myself by saying something about him playing a glass neck guitar. He wasn't too sure about that (turns out it was fret less). Lovely gentleman. I was honored that he spent a moment with me. The concert was amazing. Sitting maybe 20 feet from him on stage, I remember one section cooking along in a REALLY fast 7/8, lights flashing, sub bass rattling my jingly bits, and Guthrie just screaming.

You absolutely hit the spot of Guthries playing in my opinion. Great work Rick!

Thanks, Rick. I always like your joyous videos!

Looking forward to this new series, Rick. Very smart to keep reinventing your channel this way. Keep it up!

I’ve been saying he’s the most accomplished electric guitarist i have ever heard for years.. JTC has some amazing guitarists... techniques that are almost inhuman, but Guthrie has something very special.. Which is exactly what Rick is pointing out..

I caught him in 1980 on a Thames Television programme (a UK channel) playing, I seemed to remember it was, a perfect rendition of Jimi Hendrix's Purple Haze. He was 9 years old at the time. I've looked for that piece of film recently but have not been able to trace it.

Please continue this series Rick .This was super.

Love, Love, Love that you have both the vocabulary and knowledge to actually explain in-detail what is happening/going-on with these talented/gifted Musicians. Rick, you yourself are gifted as well! Now all we have to do is find someone to explain and detail what is going on with your many talents/gifts (a tall order for sure)! Thanks again for another great/insightful video.

Wow. It's fun to discover you can still be amazed by a guitarist at this late stage in guitar evolution.

Love Guthrie Govan. You know your good when Steve Vai says "Man I am scared of that guy" LOL.............Love the Channel Rick!!!!!!

i noticed your vibrato is coming from the soul and thats whats precious to me Rick

This was amazing, thank you Rick for your always passionate videos .. Guthire is one of my favorites too, always feel the same excitement when listening to him. And breaking it down like this did make me look at it a bit deeper. Thank you!

Great video, Rick! And a fantastic new concept :) Guthrie is my definitely favorite contemporary rock/fusion player. I discovered him when I heard Steven Wilson's song "Ancestral", which has probably my favorite rock solo of all time But yeah, I hope that there is going to be some classical and film composers here, too, like Howard Shore, Debussy, Thomas Newman etc. :)

Rick, you picked up 47K subs in the last few weeks alone. Amazing. Beautiful PRS btw.

This series is super great Job Rick !

Omigoodness this is way, most excellent! Thanks Rick!

Holy christ! I cant believe Guthrie is 49 years old. I thought he is just in his twenties!

He's talked about sweeping before and said he can do it but stylistically it's not really his bag. That's where he says that he gets the tapped octave arpeggio lines, is from listening to sax players and liking the 'bubbly' sound of playing an arpeggio tapped as opposed to sweeping. Great video as always Rick.

I love the new thing that pops up for the Beato Book!

Thanks Rick! My favourite RU-vidr unpacking my favourite guitarist!! ❤️

Great video, gonna be a great series. If i may suggest some players for the future, Allan Holdsworth, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler

Its so cool that Rick Beato thinks Guthrie is as amazing as I do!

A interview of Guthrie in your channel is a must! Love guthrie

First video I see from this channel and I'm already in love with it!

Guthrie and Ron Thal are the most unique guitarist today

Rick, how come you never kept this series going? Or did it just continue under a different name? It was such a good idea!

I found out about him from the exact same video in 2017. I don’t know much about music, but I couldn’t stop listening.

Thank you for this epi(c)sode!

Guthrie Govan is an absolute lord of guitar. Musically intellectual yet totally in control and brimming with taste and chops that seem beyond us mere human germs. Full on respect to you Mr. Beato for not only breaking him down to a slightly more digestible state but for proving yet again that you're not only a musical scholar to envy but a pretty nifty guitarist in your own right. Gorgeous tone by the way. Any chance of some insight into your chain? All the very best and much love!

Inside The Sound Of: Django Reinhardt please

New favorite series. TY Mr Beato.

Thank you for this superb video.. I learned something new to explore on my guitar.... The phrasing thing you talked about ticked something in my head and I am gonna try it out..

Amazing concept! Way to keep it fresh, man. Love Guthrie... My friend was a student of his and says he's the greatest guy. Assuming you won't limit this series to only guitarists? Would love an episode on John Bonham :P

Would love to see Steve Morse here.

Amazing, Rick 😊 Love your passion

Rick thanks SO much for doing this. YOUR enthusiasm for music is SO wonderful. I've been hearing Guthrie's name bandied about, and am BLOWN AWAY hearing him. There's something about him being SO original, yet SO accessibly funky. WOW!

Great vid! Could you do video on Kevin Parker?

Guthrie is an example of how you can start to think when you break down every possible barrier technically. He is 100% focused on the music and I'm sure he doesn't even realize what he's actually doing. He thinks of an idea = it's being played just how he is imagining it. I've seen him live with Steven Wilson, The Aristocrats, and Solo (w/ Jon Finn and Nili Brosh). He is that good. Every single performance is unique and flavorful. His improvisations are so good, most professional guitar players likely couldn't even write, rehearse, and perform something of that caliber.

Thank you Rick! As always right on the money. So melodic.

Epic video. So good. I'm so inspired by how you are dissecting this. the ideas are flowing!

Can we get a WMTSG on Steven Wilson's "Home Invasion/Regret #9" now? :D

PLEASE DO "INSIDE THE SOUND OF: JACOB COLLIER"!!!

What's not to love about this?! Right on, Rick!!

Guthrie is the guy who has no competition or comparison.

I remember Neil Degrasse Tyson talking about Isaac Newton, saying "He CREATED a math that most people cant even LEARN!" THAT is Govan on guitar!

I wish you would continue this series, this episode is just great!

Awesome as usual Rick! More of this please!

Would love to see Alex Hutchings here!