Also based on how his wrist and hand are positioned on the neck, I can tell he has a classical guitar background. It’s fairly easy to tell. Other classical guitar background players are Chris Broderick and Randy Rhoads.
@@GuitarCody9 Yes. On a bus interview he said he would want to meet Bach or Beethoven. He recommends people to learn from them. It has it all he says. If you could meet anyone.
I love Tim like the son I never had, and Ichika too, but some reason, and I don't really know why, I can't get into Marcin. (I don't know how to construct sentences either)
Tim Henson has a signature nylon electric guitar (the Ibanez TOD10N) that could be cool place to start if you were at all interested in exploring electric! it’s sort of a hybrid of both electric and acoustic in the way that it’s built and plays.
So the main reason his style is so unique is that he often writes directly in the DAW without a thought about if/how a part can actually be played, and then he has to back out how to actually execute on guitar.
as a guitarist i would typically say most if not all classically trained musician's have a great ear, you need it playing intricate pieces with so many layers like that
That was awesome to watch somebody figure a song out just by listening to it like that. I know people do it all the time but ive never seen it before especially with such a complicated song.
When you mentioned the action it made me think of the first time I started playing guitar. And then where I am now I 100% believe people need to play acoustic first because you get a good feel for how hard you need to bear down, and when you move to electric it's soooo much easier.
Wow dude! Thanks so much for using my suggestion. I hope this video will get you a lot of views man. Though I don't support much of his lifestyle, I've learned a lot from Tim as a musician. If you have the time you should totally check out Dimitar Ivanov's version of Polyphia's song OD. It's absolutely crazy. Love your work Cody
@@reticentblue yeah, it originates in buddhism, taoism and zen, and eastern philosophy. it essentially opens you up to demons. notice how tim increasingly uses more demon pictures, buddha figures, and evil eye charms, and his interest in demonology
Electric makes pull offs WAY easier ….but it sounds like he played a lot of scales coming up, a very mature style that reminds me of fusion jazz, the changes he is playing over, pretty sophisticated stuff. First I’ve listened to more than a measure, I don’t get why they bag on him
Somebody took scales practice a little far but your ear is on your instrument makes it so difficult I couldn't even come close so rock on for putting the effort in
Only Tim plays Tim... but don't worry bout it... it's complex, difficult for the sake of being difficult and complex. Speak your own truth, and sometime, it makes more sense to simplify, but don't make it so simple you sound like "sexy red".
Lower action, more reactive strings and a lot of distortion makes this sound so smooth. I'd like to hear him play this clean without distortion and without effects
This is what happens when you start by writing melodies, counter melodies, bass melodies all in a DAW, and *then* try to map it to a single guitar (and/or two guitars and a bass).
I mean, that's PART of it, but not everyone using this technique to write gets the masterpieces of Tim. His brain just WORKS in polyphonic music the right way. I think some of that is due to his training, but a LOT of it is just the way he thinks!
"I cant do XYZ its tricky on a classical guitar" - no no, it's tricky on an electric, it's tricky on all guitars man XD Playing Tims stuff the way he does is close to impossible for mere mortals
Well yes but it’s much much harder on classical guitar because there’s lower sustain, fewer frets, and playing the highest frets is awkward because of the hand positioning (the shape of a classical guitar and the lack of a notch makes it harder to play the highest strings)
@@anitanaseer1007 Yes, I am quite aware, I played classical guitar for 11 years. I was just joking about the thought that popped into my head when I heard him say that.
nope.... sry.. don't like the guy... can't put his "music" in any drawer of mine... creativity sometimes is also overrated... and i neither like his outfits nor his ugly fullbody tatoo thing :( sry... not my cup of tea at all...
Ha funny video. But it's better not to get carried away with this dude. Yes, his technique is at its height, but the melodic is at zero. His music is completely empty, with no images or emotions.
"Melodic is zero"...what?!? It's supposed to be a polyphonic melody...(you know, that's why they call the band Polyphia.). Look it up. Just because you're used to a certain STYLE of melody and music doesn't invalidate other styles. "No images or emotions"...what in the world is this supposed to mean? Does this mean YOU don't feel emotions from it? Then I suggest you listen to the millions of people who DO. Personally, when I hear "Playing God" (for example), it takes me on an emotional journey through many feelings. There is a subtle tension that builds with the first lick which suggests anger beginning to brew, but a desire to temper it. Followed by the rage coming out for a minute (fueled by the other instruments) then an attempt to calm down again. It's a back and FORTH of emotion that you don't get from MANY pieces of music! That's just ONE example. If it's not your cup of tea, that's fine. But just because you don't understand it doesn't mean there's nothing there
Tim played classical violin before taking up guitar so he definitely has a classical background. You did a great job imitating him!
Oh really? Well, now I like him even more. Thanks
he played both at the same time until a couple years ago
Also based on how his wrist and hand are positioned on the neck, I can tell he has a classical guitar background. It’s fairly easy to tell. Other classical guitar background players are Chris Broderick and Randy Rhoads.
@@kgunitkeese17 and don't forget Jason Becker, his contrapuntal 'Air' composition along with his orchestral compositions and arrangements
@@GuitarCody9 Yes. On a bus interview he said he would want to meet Bach or Beethoven. He recommends people to learn from them. It has it all he says. If you could meet anyone.
He shreds calmly
That description totally captures his essence.
Only if Tim Henson and Marcin had a baby
Marcin has been chilling with Ichika Nito a lot lately, their baby might be on the way. 😅
Omg. I can only imagine. lol
@@LogioTekbruh🤣🤣😊
I love Tim like the son I never had, and Ichika too, but some reason, and I don't really know why, I can't get into Marcin. (I don't know how to construct sentences either)
Ayo?
Tim Henson has a signature nylon electric guitar (the Ibanez TOD10N) that could be cool place to start if you were at all interested in exploring electric! it’s sort of a hybrid of both electric and acoustic in the way that it’s built and plays.
Right. I think I've seen that one. Yeah, it's totally a cool hybrid and blend of sound and styles.
@@GuitarCody9 the Cordoba stage looks much better and more importantly sounds better
@@GreggFellows The cordoba stage is ugly as sin
@@ItsMeBarnaby i'd take one any day over the Ibanez
@@GreggFellows Contrarianism forces one to make bad choices
Henson is such a buttery player, everything is smooooth
So the main reason his style is so unique is that he often writes directly in the DAW without a thought about if/how a part can actually be played, and then he has to back out how to actually execute on guitar.
It's SUCH a weird way of writing guitar music, yet it somehow WORKS! I can never wrap my mind around Tim's process. I just trust that it works.
as a guitarist i would typically say most if not all classically trained musician's have a great ear, you need it playing intricate pieces with so many layers like that
Bro your pick up on observation and playing is beautiful. Much love
Hey, I appreciate that. Thank you!
this is amazing!
Hey, thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
liftoff on a 19 frets high action classical guitar is chad
Haha. Good one
Cool, technique is almost a whole different instrument. Have you thought in a Yamandu Costa video reaction?
This is true. Yamandu Costa is a good idea. I've been lucky enough to see live in concert twice. Amazing musician.
Great video man!
Hi Garrett, thank you!
That was awesome to watch somebody figure a song out just by listening to it like that. I know people do it all the time but ive never seen it before especially with such a complicated song.
U got a sub for being awesome
Hi Koyomi! Thank you for subscribing!
A good one to try by ear, is his cover of New Space from Anomalie
When you mentioned the action it made me think of the first time I started playing guitar.
And then where I am now I 100% believe people need to play acoustic first because you get a good feel for how hard you need to bear down, and when you move to electric it's soooo much easier.
Awesome content brother.
Much appreciated. Thank you for watching!
Tim Henson s personal channel has a unplugged playthrough of playing god
"attempts to play Tim Henson" 💀
Dark 💀
Some fingering gonna happen 💀
Some fingering gonna happen 💀
💀
Attempts to play God fails miserably😅
11:31 sounds like me with the new task my classical guitar teacher set me last Tuesday!! 😀
Wow dude! Thanks so much for using my suggestion. I hope this video will get you a lot of views man. Though I don't support much of his lifestyle, I've learned a lot from Tim as a musician. If you have the time you should totally check out Dimitar Ivanov's version of Polyphia's song OD. It's absolutely crazy. Love your work Cody
What about his lifestyle do you not support?
@@reticentblue buddhism, drugs, meditation, yoga, new age
@@ZachMcCordProg lol dude really bunched up drugs with 4 other common harmless things
@@ZachMcCordProg you really have an issue with meditation?
@@reticentblue yeah, it originates in buddhism, taoism and zen, and eastern philosophy. it essentially opens you up to demons. notice how tim increasingly uses more demon pictures, buddha figures, and evil eye charms, and his interest in demonology
Apparently, Tim Henson said that now he only exclusively listens to hip-hop so his guitar playing is basically very hip-hop orientated
For playing it by ear, this is pretty impressive.
I appreciate that you tried! Cheers!
This was a very interesting watch. Tim Henson riffs definitely weren’t made for classical guitar. 😅
Thank you, and yeah that is true.
You should react to Charlie Robbins' (Syncatto) playing
Sam Griffin spent 90 minutes trying to learn Polyphia. He got the first 16 seconds down of Playing God.
Time to try classical dragons with tim and marcin
Electric makes pull offs WAY easier ….but it sounds like he played a lot of scales coming up, a very mature style that reminds me of fusion jazz, the changes he is playing over, pretty sophisticated stuff. First I’ve listened to more than a measure, I don’t get why they bag on him
He has a cpuple different videos of him on a acoustic playing different stuff. I seen them awhile back but you will have to search down his videos
Hey can you make this with riffs from ichika nito?😊
That man’s guitar playing is crazy. I could try but may not survive lol
You could try quintuplet mediation if you havent heard it
Somebody took scales practice a little far but your ear is on your instrument makes it so difficult I couldn't even come close so rock on for putting the effort in
A partir del Minutos 7
Tim. Usa una guitarra eléctrica. Por eso. Ouse hacer pickin.
Y veo. Que guitar. también puede
Timi Hendrix
Only Tim plays Tim... but don't worry bout it... it's complex, difficult for the sake of being difficult and complex. Speak your own truth, and sometime, it makes more sense to simplify, but don't make it so simple you sound like "sexy red".
Lucas Brar plaied Playing God on classical but jazzy and with a walking bass
He’s the master
Do a video on playing god from them
Hey, thanks for the video suggestion. This one's for you czcams.com/video/sjIhEdbl5Y8/video.htmlsi=FL0Opjw7eYWnozoq
How long on you gonna punish yourself with that classical lol :-) - great playing though! Fun video
You like flavors? React to Mateus Asato! haha
U need to get an electric guitar ma boi 🙏😭😭 trustt
Haha, you might be right!
The make up helps with the smooth sound
Forget the Tim Henson and play Petite Etude from Rik Emmett / Triumph.
Lower action, more reactive strings and a lot of distortion makes this sound so smooth. I'd like to hear him play this clean without distortion and without effects
Next video should be reacting at marcin dylla latest video play weiss sonata.
Nice idea. I saw that video a few days ago, and it was so beautiful.
let's talk about Max Ostro...
He looks like he thinks he is a rich woman's cat
You know what? In some ways that description is spot on. Lol
This is what happens when you start by writing melodies, counter melodies, bass melodies all in a DAW, and *then* try to map it to a single guitar (and/or two guitars and a bass).
I mean, that's PART of it, but not everyone using this technique to write gets the masterpieces of Tim. His brain just WORKS in polyphonic music the right way. I think some of that is due to his training, but a LOT of it is just the way he thinks!
“Having a good ear” in jazz is so much easier than classical because half the notes can be wrong and that’s good enough for jazz.
Dont agree with the 1st part of your comment but agree with the second xd
Most modern Jazz musicians go through the same ear training as classical musicians.
who is tim Henson
Attempting this on a nylon strung acoustic 🤦🏻♂️
“I”, not “me”. Sincerely, the grammar police.
"I cant do XYZ its tricky on a classical guitar" - no no, it's tricky on an electric, it's tricky on all guitars man XD Playing Tims stuff the way he does is close to impossible for mere mortals
Well yes but it’s much much harder on classical guitar because there’s lower sustain, fewer frets, and playing the highest frets is awkward because of the hand positioning (the shape of a classical guitar and the lack of a notch makes it harder to play the highest strings)
@@anitanaseer1007 Yes, I am quite aware, I played classical guitar for 11 years. I was just joking about the thought that popped into my head when I heard him say that.
Luckily it's mostly just the pentatonic scale
Bro, why don't you get an electric guitar 😅
So painful.
I love Tim's creativity, but I cannot tolerate Polyphia's music at all unfortunately, awesome try it aint easy for sure lol
Pick up an electric!!
wth am i watching
nope.... sry.. don't like the guy... can't put his "music" in any drawer of mine... creativity sometimes is also overrated... and i neither like his outfits nor his ugly fullbody tatoo thing :( sry... not my cup of tea at all...
Tl;dr - "I'm a hater"
What a waste of time...
You’d be surprised how much better you can get by learning things by ear. At any level of skill.
Don’t you mean “Kim” Henson. It looks like the transition is far enough along 🤷🏻♂️
? he's half asian
Minimize the yapping please
Ha funny video. But it's better not to get carried away with this dude. Yes, his technique is at its height, but the melodic is at zero. His music is completely empty, with no images or emotions.
Nah
ha funny comment.
"Melodic is zero"...what?!? It's supposed to be a polyphonic melody...(you know, that's why they call the band Polyphia.). Look it up. Just because you're used to a certain STYLE of melody and music doesn't invalidate other styles.
"No images or emotions"...what in the world is this supposed to mean? Does this mean YOU don't feel emotions from it? Then I suggest you listen to the millions of people who DO. Personally, when I hear "Playing God" (for example), it takes me on an emotional journey through many feelings. There is a subtle tension that builds with the first lick which suggests anger beginning to brew, but a desire to temper it. Followed by the rage coming out for a minute (fueled by the other instruments) then an attempt to calm down again. It's a back and FORTH of emotion that you don't get from MANY pieces of music! That's just ONE example.
If it's not your cup of tea, that's fine. But just because you don't understand it doesn't mean there's nothing there