Tim Henson Top 10 Riffs of the Decade 

when he taps its like his fingers are magnetically attracted to the correct fret

amazing!!!

That weird feeling while watching him play, like wanna quit guitar for ever but at the same time i feel motivated to be better. Youre a beast boi

I'm so glad I'm alive to hear #8 be released as Playing God Playing God indeed, Tim!!!! You're beyond amazing

When I discovered Tim I started learning his songs like crazy, and in one month I had improved four times as much as I would in half a year. I have built my speed, hybrid picking, and harmonic skills through the roof. I hope he continues to do the same for others.

0:00 - 40oz 1:02 - rich kids 1:46 - nightmare 2:20 - unreleased 2:44 - O.D 3:13 - saucy 3:33 - the worst 4:03 - playing god 4:32 - shred collab 5:06 - goat

Make a whole song out of the shred collab, it was such a great riff it deserves a whole song

00:00 1. polyphia - 40oz 01:02 2. polyphia - rich kids 01:46 3. polyphia - nightmare 02:20 4. unreleased 02:45 5. polyphia - o.d. 03:13 6. polyphia - saucy 03:33 7. polyphia - the worst 04:04 8. unreleased 04:31 9. jdsc 05:04 10. polyphia - g.o.a.t.

i love that you stick to the standard tuning

Well, you know what they say. “Straight as a metal pole? Sorry to break it to ya but even metal bends if it’s hot enough”

Can’t wait for the new album and everything else you do next decade

4:03 - "Playing God" damn, thats sick! Here we are with 2022 haha

Tim brought sexy back to the guitar world. His riffs, his flow and delivery. Its inspiring.

His hands looks like spiders when running, and sounds so futuristic. This dude is ultra fucking talented

Imagine just being a musician and releasing some cool stuff only to find out in the comments that you've caused some men to reconsider their sexual orientation

Ironically, the bass player is wearing an "And justice for all" shirt 😂

I’ve been straight my whole life, but Tim a snack.

So many words to describe Tim's playing. But clean, precise, beautiful, and innovative are the ones I would use most. This dude is technically superior to almost all of the guitarists I (we) listen to, and does it with skill, feel, and a quiet calmness all at the same time. Discovered him through the shred collab and he is outright the sickest guitarist I've ever seen.

happy 2020 mr henson. i cannot wait to see what is in store for the next year.

The JD shred collab is definitely my favorite. I remember when I first watched the entire collaboration video and was like "shred...shred...shred...shred...shred...WHOA, what the hell is THAT?!". Through that video, I found Polyphia, which opened up so many musical doors and artists I hadn't been aware of before.

4:04 riff is #1 for me, holy shit dude. i listened to that about thirty times when i found it. o i just watched the rest of the video and your shred collab part is #2, with goat being #1 and that’s okay too lmao

Tim is not something u see every now and then. I mean it. I'm fucking 31,Been playing guitar since I was 12, I've listened to hundreds of guitar players over the years... Tim is like Ronaldo or Messi, a genius of once in every few generations... So unique and creative.

Amazing technical ability, innovative riffs in your own style and the best clean tone I’ve ever heard. Excited to see the next decade of Tim and Polyphia!

God the drummer is so clean sounding.

Taking me 2 months to get like the first 4 measures of GOAT lol

That acoustic riff at 4:04 is totally insane ! It's like Paco De Lucia meeting trap. You music is already amazing, please bring more of that and you'll probably break everything.

Like the dark souls of guitar playing

@4:04 finally released!

The unreleased from 2:30 please relase the whole song it is amazing

Bro. My man straight summons unicorns through his guitar. Unreal playing man

My list for worst riffs: 1. The Worst

I’m back 2 years later now that Playing God (the second unreleased riff) was released 😂

Anyone saw "playing god" yet? ya. He IS playing god.

Dude, I absolutely love the blue 8 string you use in "Look but don't Touch", it's so beautiful. I've always wanted to try to play an 8 string, Been playing a 6 for since I was 10, so 21 years now. Guitar has been my saving grace. I've undergone 3 kidney transplants and a liver transplant in my life from shit I was born with and playing guitar has been one of the very few things that have been able to pull me out of and keep me out of very deep and dark depressions. One day I hope to be able to pick one up similar to that one. You're such an inspirational and innovative player dude, I love listening to the crazy runs you come up with. Much love bro.

Looks like hes playing a rubik's cube

TIM HENSON BEST RIFFMAKER IN HISTORY OF MUSIC, HANDS DOWN

The first is my fav Tim Henson video of all time, this right here shows how he can play live just as well as he can record, literally the same take... I can’t tell a diff

4:04 new album, or we riot. Nuff said.

Let's be honest here, no one can help but come back to this video again and again just to listen the unreleased ones. Damn i love the second unreleased one

As a 25 year old mediocre guitar player who regularly dreams of being as good as you Tim, I just wanna say thank you for being such an inspiration! much love from Ontario

Extremely inventive. I get the same feeling while watching Tim Henson that I got when I saw Eddie Van Halen or Steve Vai for the first time. These are artists that change the the way we play and listen to guitar. I've played professionally for 26 years and a lot of Tim's techniques are new to me. Well done, sir!

So now we know unreleased 2 is Playing God by Polyphia. NICE

3:35 the most exotic riff i have ever heard

Those songs sound like “Little wing” on 2020 steroids. Amazing melody and skill

There's no words that can describe how much I love you and the way you play man.

#8 is the intro their new song Playing God

Ugh, they’re all incredible haha. And Blood Moon wasn’t even out when this video was made haha.

This is the best guitarist of all time and it isn’t even close. Ty sir

i just found out about Tim when the shred colab came out on Dec 25... Im amazed... instant fan \m/ btw.i just fkn love the phrasing on jsdc

The Prophecy is fullfilled: After the age of VAI, a son of the future will come. He will defy genres and genders. He will fear neither odd meters nor complexity. He will be the master of all techniques and the bearer of the 33rd harmonic... and He will show man to the secret ways of the guitar, for He is burdened with contempt for the old world.

Tim Henson slowly turning metal heads soft and we’re all okay with it 😂

Still can't believe that Tim has had the riff to Playing God in the holster for at least 3 years before putting it out. He's probably got dozens if not hundreds of unreleased projects that would melt our brains. Like, the guitar version of Mac Miller.

2:33 that hit different. I'm talking about his eyes

2:20 is my favorite part its also good I get to see nightmare tappong

Number 4 is fucking sick, it sounds like something out of Majora's Mask. Can't wait to see it become a full song

This guy is going to usher in a new era of playing.

2:21 damnnnnn

The shred for Jared's video should be a full song that play was smooth as butter 🖒

Love you mate! You continue to inspire

"Give me anything, and I'll write something insanely complicated, but insanely beautiful over it."

Cant wait for the 20's and all of your music that comes with it

You have to release number 4 eventually! Holy it sounds so beautiful! 👍🏼

No. 8 is now Playing God, the ultimate riff

Genuinely one of the most talented individuals I've ever seen in my life. Coming across this guy was a blessing indeed

Super impressive decade! Take care of yourself and live like 5 more decades!!

8. Playing God

Tim handsome

He could probably start playing now for the next 15 years straight and never play the same lick twice, he’s like an A.I. On the guitar.

the one at 2:20 just makes me super excited for album 4

cant believe the unreleased on 8 is now released. playing god👍

My list: 1. G.O.A.T. 2. Goose 3. The Worst 4. OD 5. 40oz 6. Lalala 7. Saucy 8. Icronic 9. jdsc 10. Nightmare

watched this more than once in a row and still open jaw. your style is something exceptional.

3:33 is just so flowy. Fantastic.

Dude, you are a legend, the next generation of Hendrix, Vai and Satriani in one. Ever thought of playing a classical guitar sometimes too, I feel some of the clean tones and harmonics would transfer nicely over to that and sound dope

My god guitar solos aren't a thing of the past their a thing of the future in those hands, awesome Tim beautiful work, I'd love to see you play a slow melodic groove that would be great to see..... Cheers W

The lick playing at 3:52 is my favorite one of this mashup

I gotta say the jared dines shred riff is sooooo good probably my fav lol even though it's so new

Been playing guitar over 30 years, and discovering Tim has completely changed my view on what's possible. More motivated to practice and create than ever before.

Each and every riff on here is so sick, I just wish the volume between all the clips was evened out a bit

I wish I had discovered Tim sooner. I started playing guitar since I was in 6th grade and most of the songs I played were just pop songs, literally strumming the chords all over. After years not touching my guitar, I am now learning his riffs as a college junior. I don't have much time playing since there are tons of things to focus on, that's why I wish I had known him sooner. Thanks the w6rst, you're the best lol

Finale has to be one of the best ever riffs. Happy new year bro, thanks for all the musics

Keep practicing dude. You’re sounding pretty good and i can see you have some potential!! Whatever you do, don’t give up!!

The riff at 4:03 is the best holy shit

Man I’m so glad i found this band and to be honest ive been needing this sound for years and his fusion of so many genres of music is absolutely phenomenal

I'd also add in that one riff from nasty after the intro, that shit is gold.

Amazing Tim, amazing. You're so talented and such an original guitarist. So young and so ahead. GJ

I love how when he's playing saucy, it really looks like he has to focus more than he usually does

Your style and sound is so original. Your band is always innovative.

He's playing guitar since he's a fetus

Young man I just found about you while watching a music teacher trying his best to explain your style of "guitarship". It was the song G.O.A.T. You are incredible sir! Your playing style is off the charts. You have another new fan in the crowd. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. 😊😍😘

Ha! And now I just need to learn all of 'em... No I can't

I can feel the emotion in your guitar, Tim - It's almost as if it's singing to me. Namaste and thank you for playing!

There’s a not a lot of guitarists who have that good of an ear for catchy hooks and melodies while also being a shred god. I wonder what his and Scott’s legacy will be like in like 20 years time...

waiting for 4 to be released. it sounds amazing!!!!!!!

GOAT and GOOSE ALL THE WAY!!!!!!

Where did this come from.... this is so stunning in everyway. I have been playing guitar for 25 years.... and this is mindblowing to me. I have to expand my style... like ALOT

Aliens; c'mon man it's time to go home the spaceship is ready. Tim: i'm just gonna hang around a little more to play the guitar then catch up with you guys later.

LOVE THE TITLE! Tim is already DA LEGEND and he bloody knows is it! :)

"Your body is not a temple It's an amusement park So enjoy the ride"

These are all incredible, but the one at 4:32 is just amazing and beautiful, on a whole nother level