John Petrucci, Tosin Abasi, and Devin Townsend break down their INSANE Techniques

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Published 2023-09-05
In this clip, John Petrucci, Tosin Abasi, and Devin Townsend show off their guitar skills and break down their individual techniques.

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All Comments (21)
  • @pepeportella
    6:50 -"Devin, you want to just play something?" - "yeah sure" (Proceeds to open an interdimensional portal)
  • @jameshill6839
    It's like Petrucci is the mind (theory), Tosin is the body (technique), and Devin is the soul (emotion) of the music. Beautiful.
  • @henrycloutier
    John: shreds Tosin: shreds Devin: somehow opens the gates of heaven and tells an angelic story with a few leads
  • @kevincowart362
    Anyone watching this who is new to Devin Townsend you must hear him sing. No hyperbole he is one of the greatest rock/metal vocalist ever.
  • @dpclerks09
    Love how Devin is just vibing to Tosin playing while Rick and John are closely watching and analyzing, lol.
  • @archerdoubleO
    It was so brutal after John and Tosin to just say "Now Devin you play something" lol. I would've freakin died on the spot, but Devin owned it. It's funny how much he sounds like Vai though.
  • @TysonMoonie
    Devin’s playing is so unbelievably atmospheric. I love it so much.
  • @michaelhaack3298
    Dear Rick, i believe Devin deserves his own interview, what makes this song great. I am a jazz musician, and also thanks to you, my head is full with theory. Devin's music on the other hand is emotion pure. He can teach all of us whats at least same important as theory and knowledge or technique. Don't know if you familiar with his work. He is so versatile in styles. Hopefully you can do more on him.
  • @orsonprosser3324
    High-key makes me happy to see Devin get that much appreciation in the comments. I knew John and Tosin would but I honestly thought Devin is too underrated to get people talking. Truly an amazing and inspiring artist
  • @furymuso4483
    It's rare that a musician can use an instrument purely expressively, innately and seemingly without thinking. Devin is one of those musicians. Perhaps not in the same category as Eddie Van Halen, but near that level. His playing feels purely instinctual and is largely about the sound and expression over pure technique. Combined with his other-worldly vocals and song-writing/composing make him a phenomenal musician.
  • @6Heather6Hazard6
    Devin is way too underrated, I think today's musicians should look up to him more ❤❤
  • @stonerdemon
    Jon and Tosin are technical monsters, but if you want a guitar to sound like an encounter with the beginning and the end of the universe and the answers to all things, there's no one like Devin to achieve that.
  • I love seeing Devin here. Such a talented artist who has the right idea about playing and gear. Not to mention the best stage banter of all time. He got me into using open c.
  • @ryan1mcq
    6:54 holy crap that sounds like its straight out of Bladerunner, tremendously atmospheric playing there and outstanding sound 👌
  • @petercinfinite
    When Tosin and John Played, I was like: Wow cool, okay. When Devin started Playing I began to smile.
  • @kobainage
    Devin plays the guitar as if it were an extension of his soul. Truly beautiful.