It baffles me that anyone can say the Gates sucks. Only on the internet. Never heard a person in real life say that he sucks. One of the best of our time. Just cause he is young and plays for a band you don't like, don't mean much.

This is awesome!

He should release a whole album of this material. I'd buy it.

For anyone wanting to learn the guitar or any other instrument (or anything for that matter), the take home point of this video is at 0:40. "I used to love listening to it, but it just seemed like a very unattainable artform". Anyone practicing anything will at some point feel this, like it's impossible or unattainable, and it can be very difficult to overcome this feeling. When this happens to you, just remember that there is nothing to it except time and practice, lots of practice. If you do practice, you can't help but learn, the difficult part is actually taking time to do it. So, when you see ppl like this, don't think of them as master musicians, think of them as master practicers. Now go play :)

People shit on him all day and he goes home and plays this without sharing it. This is now he spites them and us.

The things that impress me most about Syn Gates is he still practices, learns new things and incorporates them into his playing. Most(Not all) musicians at Gates' level of fame just maintain their playing and stop growing musically. Gates continues to get better as a musician and the new music he writes will reflect that. One more reason to love A7X.

Imagine being in GC thinking "ugh this dude might be an old musician" and walking in and it's synyster gates

I love these videos. Really shows a side of his playing that doesn't always translate with the things he does in Avenged. Sure, the jazz influence was always there, but it's cool to see him totally geek out on an acoustic!

Prime example of why he is one of the most influential players out there today!

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Now I want to play gypsy jazz

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I had respect for Syn, but after hearing this I am truly speechless. Astonishing. Never knew he was into Django and gipsy jazz! Props!

He is a total master on the guitar. No one can argue with that. One of the best in modern time.

I love reading all these comments of people agreeing with the opinion that Syn is shaping up to be one of the greats of his time. It's funny seeing people that were skeptics finally realizing that he is actually a really skilled musician. On top of being skilled he is so unique, and that's what I value most in a guitarist's style, including my own.

He's one of everyone's favorite down-to-earth guitarist. Way to go!

versatile he is...very very versatile

I'm not a big fan of Avenged, but wow, I have to respect who can play manouche jazz

If you listen to A7X you will hear a lot of Gypsy Jazz influence in his music. It's really cool to see him incorporating such a different style into his own writing.

this guy just continues to amaze me.

While I am not a fan of Avenged Sevenfold, you gotta admit the dudes in the band are pure musicians.

Great to see a young metal guitar hero paying tribute to his roots and a legend like Django. And I love how he says "la pompe" with US accent :)

The reality is that someone using the comments to criticise a guitarist hasn't the skill level to match the guitarist they are criticising. A great guitar player would never criticise a player beneath their level. Firstly, because they have nothing to prove. Secondly because they have been where the lower skilled player is at some point in the past, and understand the hard work and dedication we all go through when trying to improve our skills. Therefore every person saying 'x player sucks' or any variation of this, is revealing they are not good enough to do the very thing they are citicising. Since KZfaq's creation some 11 or 12 years ago - I would wager there hasn't been a single 'comment hater' that has gone on to produce their own videos demonstrating a higher level of guitar playing than the person they have criticised.

As a player, this kind of music always makes it's way into your life if you really love music and everything it has to offer. Very cool to see it happen time and time again.

gypsy jazz and metal hmmm... awesome guy

Back in the 50s jazzy mood.. Synyster is one of the monsters out there, he plays with feeling. :)

He should release a skincare line. His face is glowing so majestically, I didn't pay attention to him playing guitar. I want the glow too, Syn. We all want that glow. Please.

I love to go back and watch this video, he is simply amazing at everything he does

You can only travel the same road so many times before it becomes mundane. My hats off to him for spreading out and continuing his quest.

*plays like a God* Syn: "But anyway.."

This man, I gotta hand it to him. He is not only REALLY talented, he is my guitar hero. Love you, Gates

I really am not a fan of jazz music whatsoever, but watching and hearing syns play it makes me appreciate it so much more. A complete mastermind with his instrument.

is there anything this guy CAN'T play?!?!?! that was awesome and beautiful at the same. I was smiling throughout the whole video.

2:13 that's one really cool part

He is my type of guitar player... exposed to all different music genres! that was amazing!

My all time favourite guitarist

Not a fan of Avenge 7X but this gives me a new found respect for synyster and his musicianship. It's awesome to find out that modern guitarists in metal bands like, listen and respect such a great art form like gypsy jazz.

Ufff, que calidad que tiene Synyster. Necesito un álbum suyo en solitario

This is beautiful

This kid is a fantastic player! Awesome to see him doing the gypsy jazz thing!

Damn I love gypsy jazz and Synyster Gates. Now I can have both in my life!

Synyster’s picking tehnique was something else

This would be another reason why he’s my favorite guitar player

this has become one of my favorite videos

This just gave me so much more respect for him, sorry I ever criticized you senior Gates.

I notice that Musicians with humble beginings always stay true in their music and demeanor.._.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE ❤️ LOVE THIS VIDEO 📹..BECAUSE HE MENTION'S UNCLE~MR.JOHN-5...PHENOMENAL GUITARIST 🎸....THIS IS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE VIDEO'S!!!!!!

Gates is one of the most talented guitarist in the world. He's truly diverse.

he had such a sweet voice im dead

And Avenged Sevenfold and Synyster haters says he can only show off and play metal... haha

So talented he’s even playing the rhythm at the same time you just can’t see it

I always try to become like him. And one day when i finally at high school watching this video, and I'm done. He's the best for the rest of my life

He is definitely not the number 1 best guitarist out there. He is, however, my number 1 favorite. Keep doing what you do Syn.

He's got the chops, that's for sure. Not taking ANYTHING away from him, but imagine that played with only two fingers on the fretboard... that was Django.

I love his voice

I love his hands 😍

Am i the only one who thinks that Syn looks like that russian dude in Ant man?

0:49 So, what his skincare routine?

This guy's awesome.

beautiful hands

Syn’s legit. He’s got the Gypsy Jazz picking hand technique.

This is why I love Syn and A7X ...very well rounded and talented motherfuckers. Their music has been a big part of my life for sure...big fan thanks for the video

12 years later and is still my idol guitarist

Incredible player and voracious learning.

how does he get that perfect shave?

So relaxing, more of this please :)

Beautiful playing. He should release an album of this. Covers or originals.

He gets it. Music has many dimensions and if you don't allow yourself to enjoy many of them, you are incomplete.

Unbelievable Unbelievable

All those who admire this guy ( including me ) will know that the band with whom he is committed is one of the most creative and self challenging musical groups out there..... All those who say that a7x sucks, try learning just one song..... it'll take you years........And only those who don't have the level of playing their solos or singing at the same octave as shadows say that it sucks. I'm sure that after learning just one solo, haters will shut their mouth forever. Their songs might sound ordinary and easy to the common ear but once you sit down with your musical kits, you'll know where you were wrong

Still the best, been a fan since 05 ...hopefully a solo record soon!

Much much respect for this man.True technique by using the broken wrist picking hand .True feels and sound.He could play here in PARIS without any shame.An d i don't know any metal shredder who can play this style .Respect.

I really think that he's the best guitarist out there.

I have to admit I didn't think much of Gates before this video . I take back all the bad comments I have made about him .

This is awesome! A7X! Finally saw a calmer Synsyter gates ❤

You are a freaking GENIUS 🤘

I dare you to tell me this guy is a shit guitarist now, I fucking double dare you.

Show this to everyone who hates on synyster gates and says all he's good for is playing fast

Synister gates...he is another level on the guitarist...!..

This video is the best example to showcase his main influence as a guitar player. You can easily identify some of the gipsy jazz licks and runs that he's playing in the early A7X albums.

I'd rather see him do Gyspy jazz than go ta an AX7 show, seems he just exudes more musicality in this setting.

Well I am not a guitar player, so i dont know the technical aspects of it. But I am amazed by the comments that say they are surprised that he can play this style. Do yall actually thing that metal players cant play other styles? Or for that matter any genre of music. Most of these players play all kind of styles. They may not be masters of certain styles, and they know where their bread is buttered at. He makes his living playing metal. There is no telling what he plays in HIS own time.

Synyster Gates is one of the best guitarists ever.

Loved that!

if your into this check out angelo de barre

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That was dope AF

bryan your the beast of guitar melody

that was better than the past two albums of avenged sevenfold.

He looks like Christian Bale + young Christopher Walken

As a former metal musician, I concur with how the nuances of gypsy jazz are just so incredibly encapsulating. I’ve pretty much converted to full manouche.

im in love

good, but look Bireli Lagrene

sidewinder

Id say this guy can really play his guitar in any shape or form!!

Epic....thank you...i really needed this info

I hate A7X, but Synyster Gates is a fucking good guitar player.

What... He can do swing.. wtf

Synyster Gates was the reason I started to look into jazz. I also loved Django Reinhardt's work.

Synyster Gates playing Minor Swing by Django Reinhardt literally makes me the happiest ever