Rick is true pro interviewer. Always let's his guests talk, never interrupts, never directs the interview back to himself, and doesn't compete with his guest. I always enjoy his interviews and always come away feeling I learnt a lot about his guest.

@ilmelangolo

3 ай бұрын

so true!

@dominicjohn8954

3 ай бұрын

If I were to interview Matteo I also wouldn't compete with him so I guess that makes me a good interviewer also.

@jross380

3 ай бұрын

@@dominicjohn8954 Ah! That depends! Not if you adorned yourself with a guitar even though you didn't play it 🙂

@mattflickinger8151

3 ай бұрын

He knows so much about everything he asks such good questions

@scottbranch5603

3 ай бұрын

jross, I think that too is why I enjoy Rick so much as well. You nailed it.

This guy’s calm, ease, and intelligence are off the charts…. The future of guitar seems to be in good hands!

@wesboundmusic

3 ай бұрын

.... literally so, indeed and thank god.

@Yakaru1

3 ай бұрын

Genuine humility and honesty too!

@JANvanX

3 ай бұрын

MATTEO IS ONE OF THE G O A T S ALREADY!!!

@LanternOneStudios

3 ай бұрын

Amen to that!

@yammak2004

3 ай бұрын

We won't know that till quite a few years passed but I remain optimistic.

I've never felt so inspired to sell my guitars and amps. Truly amazing.

@Invertedworldx

3 ай бұрын

Lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 You mind donating them to me instead lol 😆

@ciderhillband

3 ай бұрын

LOL dude this was so funny

@papapetad

3 ай бұрын

That's funny ^^ Reading this reminds me of the time many moons ago learning guitar and I had a friend with a genuine Vai JEM beauty of a guitar. He went to get some rest and left me with it and the Vai video tape of Passion and Warfare on. The way I went from ecstatic to disheartened within the span of about a minute as I realized the depth of the void between my skill level and the quality of the other elements in the equation. Life has such a way of dealing out punches at times.

@rochford59

3 ай бұрын

Cold night tonight!!....might just have a little Bonfire, and just Hum' a few songs😂😂

@SlabISR

3 ай бұрын

Or take up bass

This guy thinks so carefully about his craft. A lot of great guitarists cannot (or maybe don't want to) talk in such a thoughtful way about their own process and how they arrive at the sound they have.

@ritz0217

3 ай бұрын

Some guys don't really know what they're really doing. Take Dave Grohl for example. He was a drummer and says, "I just try to play like the drums on guitar"

@stevewang2012

3 ай бұрын

Totally!

@dustinb1070

3 ай бұрын

​@@ritz0217 I'm a fan of the music but Dave always came off as a little dumb. Still think some of his writing is good enough for him to belong in my personal musician HOF.

@bg357wg

2 ай бұрын

@@dustinb1070I think he’s just more driven by his intuition…which is not necessarily a bad thing, but you could say he’s the kind of “genius” that would have a hard time teaching

@jarekstorm6331

2 ай бұрын

This guy can explain every detail and technique of his style and it won’t matter whether it’s secret or not. Still can’t do what he does haha. 😭

I'm 71 years old, I've been listening to talented rock and jazz musicians since I was a kid. Today I heard sounds from Matteo's guitar that were from another galaxy, he's such a fabulous innovator. He still seems hungry to expand and take us even higher. Thank you, Rick.

@ipojuca22

3 ай бұрын

For a classical guitar player, his right hand is actually pretty obvious. As he said himself, he's not really innovating much. But he does have a very clean playing.

@lanzicavalli6453

3 ай бұрын

​@@ipojuca22 MM Is a unique innovator. His real innovation is the creation of a new right hand technique used on the ELECTRIC guitar. Is a mix of bass guitar technique with flamenco technique. Infact, actually I dont know no one that play electric guitar with this technique. However, he plays EVERY music genre

@poppya54

3 ай бұрын

​​@@ipojuca22è innovativo perché è uno dei pochi che utilizza questa tecnica, tralaltro anche con dei gusti molto vari, spaziando attraverso numerosi stili chitarristici.

@ianschnaider5245

3 ай бұрын

@@lanzicavalli6453 so many disrespect with people like paco de lucia or hendrix himself, he is not creating anything, is a virtuoso that is taking to a most mainstream view technics and styles of playing and genres.

@Schcarraffone

3 ай бұрын

​@@ianschnaider5245 he iz not germanz enough for you?

Not since Guthrie Govan have I been so completely astonished by a players feel and technique! Truly a once in a lifetime talent.

@Raoul684

3 ай бұрын

So that's twice in a lifetime then.....

@mrhyde2250

3 ай бұрын

@@TheOriginalArchieagreed. Max is incredible.

@nonsense2369

3 ай бұрын

Guthrie is an absolute beast and legend. I bow to him. However, his feel comes across very mechanical sometimes. This man can do what he can do but also adds a very human feel. I mean….obviously so! Using his fingers like that. It’s amazing stuff!!

@georgemgeorge2171

3 ай бұрын

​@@nonsense2369his feel doesn't come off as mechanical lol idek what you're on about 😂

@nonsense2369

3 ай бұрын

Hence the word “sometimes”. You may not think so but the speedy licks Guthrie plays sounds robotic to my ear. The same style of speed has a softer attack with this man. I don’t even see how that’s debatable considering his finger technique. I suppose you can never preface an opinion enough for some people.

Wow. Been listening to to guitar players for 70+ yrs. This guy is scary good

His technique is the first thing you notice, and then you realize he's also an absolutely mindblowing improvisor as well.

@davidsellers3639

16 күн бұрын

Thought process is enlightening

This is how you do an interview. 90% of the time the guests do the talking. Rick is really ultra focused on listening. A true master indeed. Hats of sir. 🫡

@robertallen6710

3 ай бұрын

Best comment..😊

Apart from being an amazing musician, Matteo is such a personable, intelligent, and articulate guy. Another fantastic interview Rick.

@hoot7588

3 ай бұрын

And all in English too!

@melaniefong8211

3 ай бұрын

Rick please at least tell us that Matteo warmed up before touching that guitar as I'm about to incinerate mine. What a PLAYER.

@mwhite6522

3 ай бұрын

@@hoot7588 About 90% of Italians speak English. They're taught it in school, like many other Euro countries.

@RawAngelix

3 ай бұрын

WTF...@@Repent-and-believe-in-Jesus

@12hpa

3 ай бұрын

i can remove my comment as i have just seen yours😊

Life can be really hard, but watching Rick's interviews with giants (even young ones) like Matteo, life becomes beautiful. Thank you both!

@jeffreese1828

3 ай бұрын

I hear ya , man . Music is a great haven and healer .👍🍻

@GiGi_65

3 ай бұрын

Well said!

@willem9688

2 ай бұрын

Nice comment 👍

@timbalada312

2 ай бұрын

Beautifully put!!

Talented, articulate, genuine and modest. I'm fascinated by this guy

Aside from Matteo’s obvious talent, the hallmark of any great player is his attention to history and different styles, in a very thoughtful way, and his constant desire to improve and evolve as a player. Such an impressive person.

@jonessusan100

3 ай бұрын

L

This kid is so humble. Not only has he mastered his craft . He's actually made up a technique that is unique to himself. If only there was a way to bottle his humility. ❤

@poppya54

3 ай бұрын

Well said my friend

@MarioCola

3 ай бұрын

Italy really humbles everyone, talent is taken for granted or even hated.. we have a say from latin "Nemo profeta in patria" which means "no one can be profet in his homeland" Even now, Matteo is more recognized abroad rather than in Italy.

Perhaps the best guitar player interview EVER. Interviews of other true legends -- from Page to Beck to EVH -- have never produced such thoughtful, humble, reflective analysis of a player's own style & technique and those of other players. Bravo, Rick, on knocking this interview out of the park: a real testament to both the interviewer and guest. Captivating. 👏👏👏

@ericandrews1661

3 ай бұрын

Mentioning these two in the same sentence as the true greats is insulting. Page, Beck or Van Halen were working and world class musicians, not youtube guitarists.

@brohammer

3 ай бұрын

Oh stop it

@pjbpiano

3 ай бұрын

@@ericandrews1661, I am curious. What’s the difference between the thoughts of working world class guitarists and youtube guitarists on the art of guitar playing?

@SixStringSicario

18 күн бұрын

@@ericandrews1661you’re 💯 correct. Big difference between die hard rock n rollers who wrote the books and internet guitar hero’s. There’s no comparison.

@TristanTarrant

6 күн бұрын

​@@ericandrews1661Matteo works real hard, touring, recording. He's definitely not a KZreadr

Italy brought the guitar-gods to the world. Thank you Italy! We love you!

@domenicodaspra9639

3 ай бұрын

not sure on truthfulness but grazie!

@AMANDASNADEL

3 ай бұрын

@@domenicodaspra9639 Satriani, Vai, DiMeola, Petrucci, Zappa, Sfogli Mancuso ... And I bet Gambale does have italian roots as well. That´s a lot of italian names :-D I mean ... wtf...? :-D

@_sudipidus_

3 ай бұрын

I guess Rick is also of italian origin haha

@AMANDASNADEL

3 ай бұрын

@@_sudipidus_ True 😄

@AMANDASNADEL

3 ай бұрын

Oh, and shame on me, I forgot Joe Bonamassa…

did you notice that the great and best musicians are simply always the most humble people on earth. Is the common denominator and a constant. Probably these people realize that the more they learn, the more they tell themselves that they know nothing and that there is still so much to learn. Great job Matteo.

@LCP19

3 ай бұрын

What about Malmsteen? I believe that humility is not associated with ability

@johnhenrysguitar

3 ай бұрын

A lot of amazing musicians have huge egos lol, it takes a special kind of person to be amazing and also resist the ego that comes with success

@rogerdixon1069

3 ай бұрын

Your last sentence is always what I’ve thought about the greats. Very well said.

@Vivi_9

3 ай бұрын

@@LCP19 he's not one of the best anymore dude peaked 35+ years ago

@hashtagonlykris293

3 ай бұрын

So damn true

You can expect that knowledge from a 50 years old player. Matteo is so humble and his technique is not only unique but also incredibly clean and his knowledge is incredibly deep for a boy his age. It's mesmerizing listening to him talking about technique. Thank Rick to bring him to the world. I think he really deserves it. I also think i've never saw you smiling so much.

@mrmoa

3 ай бұрын

Although not the main thing - I’m always amazed how well these guys communicate given that they are speaking a foreign language

@ripleyhrgiger4669

3 ай бұрын

I don't think he knows that most guitarist are unfamiliar with classical guitar style. He's super fortunate to have a father who was a good classical guitarist, support, father, and teacher. I hope this brings to light how technically brilliant classical guitar is as well. We're seeing a real life Paganini and Liszt right before our eyes. Now if he takes up composition and can create revolutionary music... Then we've witnessed something even more spectacular. He seems to always be studying and pushing himself - I wouldn't be surprised to see him create something amazing one day.

@markhammer643

3 ай бұрын

@@ripleyhrgiger4669 There are some musicians who can impress, but all you can imagine is them doing what you like about them for the rest of their career. Then there are musicians whom you look forward, with anticipation, to seeing what future paths they take and how they develop. This kid is one of those.

@MaTTheWish

3 ай бұрын

​@@mrmoa agreed.. I'm assuming Mateo has a very high IQ. Special human being.

@andreasaulbach8807

3 ай бұрын

I absolutely agree with all those laudatios. He can play anything he wants with ease, but there is one thing with most virtuosos of this category: Only few can play a slow song or build up tension / atmosphere by playing few notes only.

I am amazed at Matteo's English!! His word choice, his thoughtful answers and a general way he conducts an carries himself...absolutely a class A gentleman!

@rainscratch

Ай бұрын

A very centred and focused, humble guy.

Rick this is one of the best interviews I've watched on your channel. Listening to Matteo speak about music, watching your reaction to his playing, gives me hope that there's still a chance of real musicians out there ready to take us back to music with real artists and not computer generated sound. This was a real pleasure!

@alphamaleswift7558

3 ай бұрын

Amen to THAT

@TheoSmith249

6 күн бұрын

It surely is right up there in the top 10

Not only an amazing musician but so humble and genuine exactly what the world needs more of right now. Carry the flame !

@marcosgomes7681

2 ай бұрын

True,the opposite of so many talentless people out there, thinking they are the peaks of mankind 😅

Matteo seems like such a nice down to earth kid... He demonstrates everything without ego, I respect that. Definitely following his channel.

@trekkiejunk

3 ай бұрын

Kid? He's 27. He's older than George Harrison was after the Beatles broke up.

@DenvarShay

3 ай бұрын

@@trekkiejunk You realise that In some places and cultures (mine) people that are older than you will call you kid no matter your age. At 37 years old I get called kid on a near daily basis by the 60+ year olds at my workplace...what's the problem?

@Cranio76

3 ай бұрын

@@trekkiejunk of all the parts of the comment you could react to, you chose the most useless one :)

@samueluwayo

3 ай бұрын

Matteo is my guitarist 🥰🥰

@GardnerDJames

3 ай бұрын

@@trekkiejunkGeorge WAS 27 when the Beatles broke up. He was also one of the most freakishly successful people of all time.

I know nothing about guitar playing.... But this was absolute captivating... fueled by two guys at the peak of their knowledge.

@andrewhooker8798

11 күн бұрын

I've been a musician my entire life just about, and played guitar for 25 years...and I know nothing about guitar playing compared this guy lol

Unbelievably good and unbelievably humble. Stellar player. Bravo Matteo!

He plays with such ferocity, confidence and arrogance. Three qualities that he doesn’t dare portray in his personality. He almost seems embarrassed of his unbelievable skills and ability. Very refreshing for this day and age. What a talent! Side note: When Rick laughed after one of Mateo’s insane runs it said everything that he needed to say about what he was actually thinking. Wow! All you can do is laugh.

@OneFlewOver1776

3 ай бұрын

Where the Fk do you mean he gets off by arrogance?

@robarnold6998

3 ай бұрын

@@OneFlewOver1776 Well, I knew that there would be at least one who didn’t get it.

@DiegoDeschain

3 ай бұрын

@@OneFlewOver1776 Chill. If you're even mildly intelligent, you should be able to deduce, by context, that Rob didn't mean anything negative, the first two adjectives he uses should tell what he meant.

@robarnold6998

3 ай бұрын

@@DiegoDeschain thank you!

@marshallcrocker8239

3 ай бұрын

he never said get's off on arrogance go reread and use your brain@@OneFlewOver1776

Once again Rick crushes it with his unique interviewing style. I love how he gives the interviewee space to talk, and demonstrate the things being discussed. Excellent interview, as always.

@simoncederqvist

3 ай бұрын

Exactly! I immediately thought of a previous Beato video where he analyzed the inverview style of an older interview. Great questions and bridges to the next topic. And giving space for the artist to be themselves and explore.

@kennykaufman8263

3 ай бұрын

Check out Lex w/Tal. Special

@michaelroberts3898

3 ай бұрын

They call it interview but I call it intelligent conversation. Let the information come from the players engagement with the ideas instead of engaging the nuts and bolts questions. So simple yet so much better than a where were you born, what your parents like, did they encourage you style lol

Rick's knowledge of guitar theory is why his interviews are so fluid since both understand each other's lingo.❤

Matteo is a friend a of mine, and there is this one time where he was in my place and he picked up my telecaster and played some "casual" neo soul for a couple of minutes and still it was the most mind-blowing live performance I ever saw in my entire life, he's just a legend!

@jijieats

2 ай бұрын

Needless to say that was a great inspiration... to drop guitar for good 🤣

@rockisrealmusic5338

2 ай бұрын

You're very lucky to have him as your friend

Matteo, you made me cry! I have been playing guitar for over 50 years, and you are just offering a new freedom to the musicians of the future. It is not really a question of speed, it is a question of expression and of musical scope. Thank you very much for your clear explanations. I am too old now to follow your trail, and I have bad nails, but I am content anyway to know that there are still new wonderful territories to explore with our favorite instrument. Thank you. Really.

@Lateralus504

3 ай бұрын

Beta

@ransbarger

3 ай бұрын

May you get everything that you have coming to you.@@Lateralus504

@thedog7494

3 ай бұрын

@@Stevengenx You have no idea what that word means lmao. So much brainrot.

@anthem3560

3 ай бұрын

you should try them anyway it's fun to learn😊

@Vincenzo-wn1or

2 ай бұрын

Well said

I love how Rick so gently interacts and really lets Matteo teach us about his style and approach. Really a little masterclass and so involving. Great interview.

@Sijilos

3 ай бұрын

100%!

Why the heck were we told to use a pick for electric guitar? Such flawless technique and great tone. Absolutely stunning, and a whole new level.

@vosaemify

2 ай бұрын

Cause someone finally made it look cool.

The series of lines from 37:13 onward are absolute mind candy. Standing on the shoulders of so many previous guitar giants, Matteo Mancuso is literally NEXT LEVEL.

Even ignoring his immense talent, he comes over as an absolutely charming fellow. Great relaxed and informative interview.

@Tusitala1967

3 ай бұрын

The constant switching from soft spoken humility to ludicrous virtuosity nearly gave me whiplash. 🙂

@RogerT-kt3zd

3 ай бұрын

its flamenco guitar 🤦‍♂️🥱🤣

@testinguk_Admin

3 ай бұрын

Whenever he says “I’m still working on this.” I chuckle a little in my head.

@billknudson7895

3 ай бұрын

I totally agree. He’s a true gentleman. There’s not even a whiff of arrogance in this young man’s character. There’s as much to be learned from his personality as there is from his playing.

@utubewillyman

3 ай бұрын

Very honest, unpretentious, and has obviously spent most his life thinking deeply about music and guitar.

Rick, wonderful , as always. Matteo is so lovely. His knowledge and explanation of how and why is fascinating. He logged in crazy hours and the precision …… Thank you, Rick. Let’s not forget.. Matteo eloquently explained it all in a second language. Wow

@scottbranch5603

3 ай бұрын

excellent point! Here i was thinking his Italian accent is not that bad!

@alveydoug

3 ай бұрын

His playing is articulate and so is his ability to explain every detail. So young and a master who is still learning.

What an incredibly unassuming young man, who seems totally unaware of his unique & special talent. I sense even Rick was in awe....

As talented as Matteo is on the guitar, he is equally bright and fun to listen to. His guitar tone impressed me a ton.

The thing about this guy is that even other world class guitarists are astonished by him.

@user-bj2zu2ex1y

3 ай бұрын

True: Vai, Al di Meola, Bonamassa, Johnson, etc.

@Gauchothedog

3 ай бұрын

Yeah,like Steve vai and al di meola

@plane_guy6051

3 ай бұрын

And they should be because he's damned good and knows his chops and whether it's by his dads help or his own research, he knows all the greats and has studied all their techniques.

@user-kz8wf7yz7s

3 ай бұрын

Indeed ..his skills are amazing.

@bananabob2185

3 ай бұрын

@@user-bj2zu2ex1ySatriani, marmmstein, Metheny… 👍🏼

Che gioia vederti su questo canale, Matteo. Very proud of you.

It's not just the harmonic explosions of his single note mastery that captured me, it was more the very brief moments where he exposed himself to chordal phrasing around a melody. Oooh, that literally hurt so good.

Im 49 and have never touched a guitar. This young man is so well versed in his art form that led me to be intrigued all the way through the video. Im utterly amazed and left in awe over Mr. Matteo. Great video Mr. Beato. Thank you.

Such a humble genius. It's like he has been studying guitar for 200 years.

Absolutely incredible guitarist! The marriage of technical ability and feel is unreal!

@mjhastings4534

3 ай бұрын

He's Italian that's how they approach everything!!!

Mateos guitar frequencies notes and tones keep the universe vibrate in a complete harmony

Sei il nostro orgoglio 🇮🇹 grande Matteo 🤘🏻💪🏻

@JamesSmith-bo3po

8 күн бұрын

Il vostro orgoglio è Georgia Meloni 😂😂😂😂😂

I’ve been playing nearly 40 years-I thought I’ve seen it all. Astonishing talent

His father Vincenzo did a great work. A serious and humble guy with a lot of talent! Bravo Matteo you deserve all this success

I love this kid. He’s the most insane guitarist alive imo. It’s only going to get more intense from here.

I've met Matteo in a guitar shop, really cool and humble person. As italian I'm really proud of him. Fantastic interview, god job Rick!

@TheoSmith249

6 күн бұрын

I would imagine hearing him test guitars would be the treat of a lifetime.

I met Matteo to a showcase he did for Yamaha when he was in town in a local music store. Really sweet guy, we talked a bit and gave me a few advices as well! What a great guitar player, most importantly a great person. Respect!

What struck me the most is as brilliant as Matteo is, he doesn’t believe he’s arrived at perfection and greatness. He listens to a wide range of musicians and hungers to continually learn and discover new things. He understands that he stands on the shoulders of the greats that came before him and deeply respects them.

@jesusislukeskywalker4294

3 ай бұрын

he’s very 🐥 young, give him time ⏰

@grimdrum2396

3 ай бұрын

Well said! And I just knew they would mention Frank Gambale at some point.

@user-rp8kh3ln6k

3 ай бұрын

Strange that Jim Hall and Kenny Barrell were never mentioned.....

@MrDeanelwood

3 ай бұрын

Yes that appetite to learn is so key and he has that in spades. Youth is on his side - in a few years I think he'll be amazing. I don't think he's quite the finished article yet. But for the technique he's still great to watch!

@lanzicavalli6453

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely

Just amazing! I can't even comprehend how good he is. Incredible.

Excellent! Appreciate all you bring!

As a classical guitarist, this is fascinating. I adore this guy's approach and the videos of him covering songs like Fred and Cliffs of Dover are wonderful. The future of the guitar is right here. Thank you, Rick.

As a musician it is hard to not be envious of his skill but dear God his playing is absolutely mesmerizing!

@bouroboumambaye2270

2 ай бұрын

you are right ...great skills and HARD WORK

Fantastic interview young man is not only a God gifted musician He is A. intellectual musician always learning always improving God bless him.

What a cool and insightful interview. Enjoyed it to the bits

Rick is an archivist, a curator, in the best possible ways… first, he RECOGNIZES brilliant musicians and illuminates and probes their genius; second, he gets them to both display and reflect on their influences, development, and trajectory, bringing forth a high-level kind of metacognition which pushes the envelope of understanding, but also deepens the appreciation for the past. This interview was a superb example of the mastery of two crafts; illuminating the genius of a rare musician such as Matteo, and the threading of the needle of historical context by another master from an earlier generation, who, avoiding grandstanding and control, allows the interviewee to make and reveal discoveries to all of us who are fortunate enough to apprehend both ends of the spectrum of the history that is being made.

This young man is soooo inspirational....even to an older bloke like myself, just brilliant.

@hendrikheemels8615

3 ай бұрын

Same here!

I love Matteo’s playing style which is unique. And the melodies and lick he comes up with in his songs are incredible... such a genius. I really enjoyed this interview (as rick is one the best interviewers of musicians- always lefty them speak uninterrupted and ask the most poignant questions). Another great one Rick !!! Much love from my country Bangladesh

I attended one of his show here in Italy, and he blew me away

Bravo Matteo, le ore e ore di lavoro duro ti stanno premiando; te lo meriti. Complimenti anche per il you inglese, che è eccellente per un italiano e fa un ottima impressione. Continua a lavorare duro e rimani umile che c’è sempre qualcosa da imparare. Stai scrivendo una bella storia. In bocca al lupo. Gaetano

@FilippoFavrettomusic

3 ай бұрын

Ho apprezzato anche io l'inglese perfetto!

@DarkSideofSynth

3 ай бұрын

L'inglese è davvero migliorato. Soprattutto, è molto più sciolto.

This guy is so gifted. It blows my mind that he's so young and so astonishingly skilled. He's also so incredibly personable and likeable and forthcoming with his knowledge. A great interview subject, a great interview, great all round.

Another outstanding interview. Added three new albums to my library. Thank you.

Truly inspiring! Great interview!

Not only has he mastered the guitar but he's more eloquent in a second language than i am in my first language. And to top it off he seems like a really nice chap.

I'm a drummer and have been following Matteo for years. Clearly a master of his instrument. A very humble young man. He will forever influence new and current musicians like the people who influenced him. When musicians become your biggest fans, you know your on to something. Great interview Rick.

A fabulous player who also seems to be very grounded and insightful.

This guy is stunning. Out of this world

I'm floored by this. I've never heard of Matteo before today. He's just beyond amazing. I LOVE that this is such a technical guitar interview, this is never shared. Thanks Rich and thank you Matteo, I'm now a fan and I feel like this is a gift THANK YOU!

@paulmahfinger9101

3 ай бұрын

Glad you finally found out about Matteo. Go check out the videos that Matteo has posted to KZread, you'll be absolutely amazed. This interview only scratched the surface in regard to what Matteo is capable of.

This is a masterclass, it's actually insane to watch this content for free

Wonderful, inspiring and a delight to watch! Thank you both.

Wow. Great interview; very thoughtful questions. And answers. Well done.

Matteo is our Italian pride. And moreover is an extremely nice and mannered guy that, nowadays, it's quite rare to find! Continua così Matteo! Alla grande!

You got Mancuso! This guy executes things things that seem like they should be impossible. Like a Paganini of the electric guitar.

congrats rick....i was waiting for this interview....awesome......bravo matteo

Great interview, thank you!

This guy is at a completely different level. Blistering fast and couldn't be cleaner and creative lines. This guy is going to be one of the legendary players

Not only has this young man achieved mastery of his instrument, but he’s achieved mastery of a language other than his own. He speaks English better than I do, and I’m a native speaker. Rick’s interview skills are off the charts, as usual. The future of this instrument is in great hands.

@SudsRegal

3 ай бұрын

I totally agree. His vocal articulation, communication and language is as free flowing and precise as his immaculate playing. What an immensely talented and inspiring person!

@stefanovarisco9121

3 ай бұрын

Actually it's not that strange in European countries to study 1 or 2 foreign languages, even if languages is not your main field of studies

@lanzicavalli6453

3 ай бұрын

​​@@stefanovarisco9121 I'm italian, and what you say is true. However, studies are often not so deep and accurate. Matteo surely study also english himself, because now is necessary for his international career

Rick another excellent interview with a guitarist you have just introduced to me! His style also incorporates Stanley Jordan, Dereck Trucks, Lee Ritinour. But as he is a millennial he is a sponge absorbing everything and finding ways to make it his own. !!!thank you

Thank you, Rick!! Another fantastic interview! What a player he is...

Matteo's playing is so way beyond shredding (and in the world of jazz and fusion there are too guys just shredding chords and scales into tiny little pieces). Time, phrasing, tone, vocabulary, he's incredible.

What a brilliant, humble young man. Does the whole thing in English, knows all the theory, rips into effortless demo licks, draws on so many styles with an incredible memory and probably perfect pitch. Great interview.

Just a great interview. One of the best. Matteo is beyond amazing.

I enjoy watching your channel!!!! Great content, great musicians and great format. Love how it's very casual...like a coffee chat. I feel like I'm there. Awesome Rick!!

Outstanding interview Rick! I could see the marvel in your eyes as Matteo played. He truly is a one of a kind and a truly humble and gifted musician.

Matteo is the best 🤘

@iehen

3 ай бұрын

yeah, but he plays too fast often. I prefer when he plays slower; when all this bubble will be over, maybe he will express himself more naturally

@JeremyBercow

3 ай бұрын

@@iehenthere always has to be that one person

@iehen

3 ай бұрын

@@JeremyBercow what?

@Lennie_peled

3 ай бұрын

lmao the "he has no feel" guy@@JeremyBercow

@iehen

3 ай бұрын

​@@Lennie_peled i never said he has no feel.

Bravo, Matteo! Great interview! Well done!

Great interview of an amazing player. The music’s future is in good hands! Thank you again! Grazie!

I bought Matteo’s album and it’s awesome. He’s really a great player and, listening to many interviews he did, he’s also a great human being. I’m so proud that Italy gave birth to such an incredible guitar hero!

@otacon04psn

3 ай бұрын

You have to listen to Drift lab, his band project, better than the solo LP

Matteo is simply unreal & beyond words. I agree with so many of the comments as well, regarding not only his mind boggling technique, his incredibly mature & eclectic approach to playing, writing, and most of all, his continued learning, but especially his maturity and humility. It’s just impossible not to like the guy even if you aren’t into his music. It is truly a lesson for almost anybody in any craft to know that there are people with that level of discipline, dedication, and passion, who still maintain such humility and search respect for others. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Love how such young players are so Intergrated into the past. Great interview and player.

Such a clean tone and so much finesse🎉. Loved every bit of it.

Only a few things in my life have dropped my jaw like the first time I saw Matteo; seeing Guthrie Govan at NAMM, the first time I heard Cliffs of Dover, the first time I heard Eruption. Matteo is up there for me, absolutely mindblowing talent. I cannot wait to see where he takes it.

@phoenixjim0527

3 ай бұрын

Yep! Same thought when I first heard Matteo. Along with Hendrix (Voodoo Child).

As Italian I'm so proud to see Matteo in this channel! Grande Matteo!

Rick is such a great listener and that makes a great interview

Brilliant and intelligent interview, both parties!

There is no pretense in Matteo. He is a very sincere and amazing guitarist/artist. He answers questions so openly

I must admit that I am very proud of Matteo. Italy is not only the country of famous opera singers but also of great rock and jazz musicians

@francescodefendi3201

3 ай бұрын

Rock? Non starai mica parlando dei maneschini, vero? 🤔…. 😂😂

@peachmelba1000

3 ай бұрын

Almost all of the really incredible American shred players from the last 30 years are of Italian descent.

@finlay460

3 ай бұрын

Marco Sfogli being one of them

@JavierMartinez-rz4vc

3 ай бұрын

Tierra de virtuosos ,, hay algo en esos genes que han salido muchos intérpretes desde barroco a hoy día

@klystermeister9134

3 ай бұрын

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Such an incredible experience with this new-era guitarist! Grateful❤

What a great player, what a great interview, what a great youtube channel...a big big thank you from France !