Ryogen, he died on 18th September 2017 for a cancer. He had been fought against the cancer in during last few years. As you can see from this performance, he was a young, very talented guitarist and a musician. I hope many people will remember this artist, and the performance as much as possible. R.I.P

This guy created an entire world in 5 minutes, absolutely beautiful.

The fact he is playing while fighting cancer in this video means a lot to me. Doing what he loves - not focused on anything else. Sharing his passion and music till he couldn’t anymore. Beautiful music, beautiful soul. May I meet you someday, somehow, somewhere brother. May your music and passion teach others as it has taught me. Thank you.

all the thumbs down are sad to see. I have been playing guitar for 22 years and this guy may not have the most virtuosity I have ever seen but he certainly has his own style and is creating a mood and expressing himself in a very honest and beautiful way, and his use of electronic looping is seamless. I can tell he has put a lot of time into developing his craft.

The last guitar bender

Alot of people don't realize that playing super clean and precise (like he is doing here) takes waaaay more skill than "shredding" a million notes per second! RIP Ryogen

he's creating the whole universe and the whole ocean just by playing this. uniquely played, beautiful song. bravo! r.i.p Ryogen

I closed my eyes and as I listened, I could picture an underwater world full of life and color, the sounds of whalesong and dolphins singing, bubbles coming out of air pockets, and I was a passerby watching this world float past me, man. This was magical.

Let's be real here for a second: yeah he is using pedals to get the sound but have you guitar players forgotten that they're just tool. Listen and watch closely or have you forgotten what that was like when you first started learning? Get a sense of his timing and rhythm, his techniques, and more importantly how he simply isn't playing but creating something. It's not all technical. People forget too easily that playing an instrument looses all purpose when the player doesn't add something of their self to what they do. And that goes for anything in life. So be real: this guy is phenomenal and if you could do half of what he can then congrats. Be proud of yourself but stay humble and learn even more.

As mentioned by some he has recently passed away, only 11 months after this performance. Fighting against cancer he lost his hair, and I believe since then he has gone into the idea of body painting. Putting the fact aside, I feel his music is truly coming from his inner soul. To me he was and still is a true artist. Anybody who has a say about the style should search “ryogen guitar”. Often he was more aggressively percussive and that too was fun to listen or see. By the time of this performance he should have been aware his condition was far from perfect. However even after this date he kept on fighting and performing until the very last moment. I can only respect for the guts he has shown. Sorry for the long post but I thought there are things worth mentioning. R.I.P. Ryogen. I hope your music continues to live in one’s heart.

This is soul music. You're not bored. You're relaxed.

When the guitar becomes an extension of your soul!

rest in peace. You will make great music in heaven.

When he started to hold the guitar.. Feels like his body, music, soul, guitar fuse together to create some magical or something amazing when u close ur eyes.. Thid guy is a legend..

A phenomenal player. This music will not mean much to casual listeners. Only the ones who plays the instrument knows what he is doing. And indeed it is phenomenal. Beyond words. Totally one of a kind. Not just the technical prowess that he has, but on top of it ,he adds his own story + emotion + feel + depth and dimension to an experience of the vast water body deep inside where life just blooms in its totality. I just knew recently that he died . He played magnificently beyond words.

He is telling a whole story with only one instrument! Hypnotic, unbelievable and impressive at the same time! RIP - 🙏

I must be high... Cause I am tripping out on his wicked skills playing the guitar, feels like I am under water listening to the harmonic sounds of dolphins

What a good example of how there is beauty in simplicity.

Someone who manages to be different, in a world simply brimming with players of every kind... that alone gets my respect :-)

First time hearing this. What an incredibly talented young man Ryogen was. May he R.I.P.

This one of those pieces where you lie down, close your eyes, and let your mind wonder and escape the world. A beautiful piece of music, takes a good musician to create something with complex techniques, takes a great one to create a piece of music which captivates people. Loved it

Just to let you people know, this young man, who just loved playing the guitar and didn't hesitate at all to share with the world what he's got, died of cancer. If you have time to be sarcastic, use that time to go out there and express yourselves and show the world what you have, because while some may criticize you, there are also others waiting for that gift you have!

A guy, musician, like no other. So sad he is gone and his unique and beautiful music. I come back here often, close my eyes and fly through limitless space of the sky, surrounded by Ryogen's sounds.

As a death metal listener... I approve. this is some soothing, unwinding beautiful music! this is REALLY GOOD.

A stirring performance. Those cosmic sonic sounds with those guitar chords. Crying guitar strings. A beautiful balance. All the visuals, including Rogen’s tattoo work help attract to the performance. Bare foot on those pedals. Sensational work.

This fellow is really inventive. What an amazing guitarist.

Such a listened musician. It's our loss that he isn't among us any more. His music is lovely. If really doesn't matter what tool you use, his music is lovely. Respect to you bother.

He really immerses himself in his music, very complex sound effects skillfully performed to sound like bubbles of water rising and animal sounds, the man is brilliant. R.I.P. Ryogen, lost before your time.

Had to download his two albums! This guy is amazing

I just came across this mesmerizing musician and my heart is truly sad that this beautiful guitarist is no longer living, but I will always be grateful that I was blessed to have listened to Ryogen create his music to his own guitar beat.

I love how he made the sounds like burning something with fire in the last seconds! Extremely impressive! 💯💯💯

Just feel what he said from his spirit expressed through his guitar, priceless

There is a lot more going on here than a lot of the cynical musicians in the comment sections are appreciating. I've been playing guitar for 20 years and am a guitar teacher at a music school and I thought the song itself, the use of visual art, and the tasteful application of electronic effects made a beautiful piece of work here.

This is a treat for your ears and eyes! Love it all

Haven’t seen an ovation be used this way before. Amazing

I have just come across this clip..so creative and mesmerising..very sad to learn of his passing..a beautiful soul who will be greatly missed

So special that he is gone but his music lives on...incredible performance.

The reason most people love music , pick up and play instruments/sing and learn music is because of the "joy" . Watching the visuals crafted toward the vision of the music and istening to the music here was a very Ecstatic and Joyful experience. Thank you Ryogen

As I've watched for the first time. This belongs to my playlist! Genius.

This guy made his guitar more than what most can do. I like this and I'm inspired to create with my guitar today.

Real musicians don't bash, just enjoy.

I've never heard a sound like this from a guitar before. It's amazing.

Feels like I'm being pulled into a realm of tranquility. Thanks for sharing a piece of your soul. RIP

Expressing his "uniqueness"...being in the moment....being who he is, doing what he loves...how beautiful is that! May we all learn, that it is ok to be "who we are"..no judgement...simply loving the being! Thankyou!

Brilliant creative energy and musicianship!

I'm not a guitar expert so if people that know better regarding guitar are saying he's doing a "basic" job, well, okay. But this guy is freaking talented. The whole composition, using more than 4 notes, the atmosphere, the mastering of the instruments... Well, everything is composing the music, doing the same kind of job than Mozart or Bach. If people like what you did, then you've done great. Music is sharing and this guy has done it very well.

I think this is a beautiful performance, you hear the sea and the sounds of it. Great.

My only regret is that it was not longer. Rest in peace, sweet Ryogen.

It was meant to happen Ryogen. I'm so glad I was able to meet you and to hear your music. Thank you!!

Outstanding guitar skills and his ability create moving textures along with the techniques he's using is impressive. The only thing I hate is the scowled disinterested looks 90% of the audience gave.

Amazing! Talk about being one with the guitar !! Heart And Soul !! 🙏👏

Sounds amazing! I hear the Boss Tera Echo leaving a huge fingerprint on this song.

Absolutely incredible. No rules. Just straight from your kokoro.

Rest in peace, and thank you for sharing your gifts, Ryogen.

beautiful.

I'm in love with you, Ryogen, thank you for this guitar performance.

Awesome sound!

He come from other time, or other planet? A beautiful spectacle!!! Sound, picture, space and emotion, 4D - strong!

Thank you for your art performance courage and contributon Ryogen.

The music envelopes you with the feeling of depth and mid buoyancy This is art. Amazing.

Absolutely Amazing!! The most BEAUTIFUL pieces of guitar music I have heard in a long time!!!!! I wish i could have heard of him in his living years!!! Bravo,Bravo!!! Ryogen May you Live on and Rest In Piece!!!...... xo

The comments lol. He's on stage, you're not. Bunch of back seat drivers that critique everything.

i was listening this on my Lsd trip and this guy just took me to some other dimension!! I love this !!

So pleasant I can listen for whole day and never get tired.

Imagine being at this performance; sitting there watching, listening and feeling this music... no words in a KZfaq comment could describe this... 凄い、お疲れ様。どうもありがとう、Ryogen-San

sublime🙏❤

The love of music, perseverance, and creativity leads every guitarist his success. Constant practice and exercise brings perfection. When someone reach the top, never forget to look back where he started. Aware of his health condition maybe, then thats the time he put all his soul in music. It's worth remembering, may his soul find eternal peace.

I have no words, only a bursting heart and a desire to hear more!

you don't pick up a guitar and say I'm going to play this song today. this airbender is incredibly gifted

Very artist. Love energy on this song.

Beautiful!

Amazing, it was wonderful, it's as if nature itself is infused in the sound coming out of the guitar... Brilliant.

Incredible playing ! Feels like a new kind of art : Guitar meditation

This underwater guitar effect can be achieved with the tera echo by boss. it's also included in the multi-effect pedal, boss ME-80 which might be what he is using.

That was beautiful...what he did with the harmonics was sick

Ive been playing guitar and seen one too many guitarists, This guy is breaking new barriers , just like Jimi and Van Halen , A new rockstar era , where no guitarist is celebrated anymore

WOW this is simply amazing.

ギター好きには、たまらない！

This is Jigen when he activates his curse mark. Relaxing music though hehe

The kid was obviously on pins and needles nervous yet kept it together enough to creat a psychedelic underwater mindscape. Very cool.

I could tell this piece is the creation of creativeness - artistically played music . The sound will take you somewhere when u close your eyes and feel the melody, u will imagine you’re with nature. One of the most amazing things ive heard in my entire life!! Kudos to this artist!

was an epic Guitar exhibition... he made it sound like a unknown instrument!!!

Reminds me of the DIABLO soundtrack.. from WAY back in the day.. remember?

I closed my eyes... when i opened it i saw fairies and unicorns.... Thanks for the little break from my world of chaos and uncertainties.

Wow, beautiful. Loved it. So sad to hear he is no longer with us.

I find it beautiful! Thank you!

Sure he might not be objectively super skilled. But I don't think that was the point. I think it was more sound design and atmosphere. Which at least I think he nailed.

Damn...i was elsewhere floating in a parallel world. This guy is awesome!! Listen with your eyes closed

Amazing performance, R.I.P., we remember you bro

Rest in peace ryogen..

Damn it that's so clean

Beautiful to see THE POWER OF CREATION IN MUSIC...LORD BLESS HIM TO CONTINUE....

Wow... This was incredible. I can't believe how so many see this as just delay, echo, and other effects. Watch again and pay attention to the artificial harmonics he's doing as other techniques as well to make something that sounds so simple, yet complex and very beautiful. Deep. This guy should be on CandyRatRecords with the rest of their roster imo.

I saw this performance 5 years ago maybe 6.....im still listening and i can't still figure out all tbe notes .,.. better then tim hension...this is hard......

Ryogen is not just a guitarist he's an artist! RIP!

Gorgeous. Flawless soul music. Thank you for sharing of yourself my brethren

Its basically guitar ASMR. Dude was ahead of his time.

Ted music performances are always Like grandma discovering something that's Been out for decades.

Beautiful integration of music and technology.. Flawless execution. And nice outfit!

Beautiful work. Bravo.