now I can’t pretend that the reason I can’t play like him is my old acoustic

As someone who's seen a guitar before, I can confirm that is a guitar.

You guys don't know this but this is a gift from Tim. He's looping this so that you can jam out with him with your instrument of choice giving you the spot light to make some face melting solos. 🤙

I think the Worst riff is one of the best sounding technical riffs of all time.

Tim: “playing a guitar” Me: that’s fake cuz my guitar doesn’t do that

I really enjoy those “tickie tackie” sound

You know you’re talented when even the friction and sliding and clinking sounds beautiful. Perfect rhythm.

It is crazy how effortless he plays the crazyest things on this instrument. I am playing guitar for 10 years and i am a fast and technical player but everytime i try to play something that Tim plays i almost break my fingers.

Acoustic Timmy is what I needed tonight.

Took me 8 minutes and 54 seconds to realize this was a loop

Incredible!!

This is literally a moment that Tim Henson played a guitar.

Ladies and gentlemen, he has done the impossible... ...one of the most famous guitarists of modern times has....played the guitar.

can confirm that is indeed a guitar you are playing, tim.

"looped for your pleasure" Thanks Tim.

As someone who’s seen a couch before, I can confirm that that is indeed... a couch

It's never "just a guitar" with Tim playing it

It is crazy that 8 minutes of the same riff isn't boring in the slightest.

im literally re-watching this, i'm a beginner playing the guitar and my dream is to be as good as Tim, he has inspired me with his videos and now I am going to be totally committed to playing the guitar no matter how hard it may be. But I wouldn't think of it as hard but as easy. Thanks Tim fir your inspiration!

This is a like an exercise. Its how you get so good at these techniques. Not being afraid to hypnotically play the same thing endlessly. Could listen to this loop for an hour.

“The worst” riff is honestly underrated af

on behalf of everyone on Earth I would like to thank you for looping this Edit: wow thanks for the likes!

i've been looping this for hours at a time when i'm home from work or off for about 3 weeks straight now. it still hasn't gotten old.

I'm not a guitarist but I can sense how much feeling u put into your playing. Its literally like you become the act of the playing, not the person who plays. That makes music so touching. Thanks for ur art, please continue blessing us :-)💫

Can't wait for the lofi beats gang to sample the hell out of this

bruh I just found out that he’s 27 years old I thought he was 17-19 🗿

Seriously my favorite riff so far, it's incredible how much percussion youre able to add with your hamer ons and plidadly pows and bleamer ba bews da dleamer de lemer ba beamer ska skiddly pew pop pop badmealier gew.... Killer and srsly hypnotic you're an animal

"Hey that guy looks like tim henson" "Oh, it is tim henson..."

Plot twist. Timmy turner's last wish was to be made into a guitar god before he forgot about his fairy god parents..

Me: *listens to all 9 minutes while reading comments*

I THOUGHT YOU WERE PLAYING LEFT HANDED FOR A MINUTE AND THAT ABSOLOUTLY BLEW MY MIND

I just love the style, so quick and vibrant.

Tim: *plays guitar* Me: I can't even brush my hair like that, how am I going to hybrid pluck into the 5th dimension.

Imagine how awesome it would be if they did an acoustic album with all of their bangers

the clean tones that come out tapping on an acoustic make me throw mine against a wall

The comments helped me realized instantly that I’m listening to a loop

The Worst is hands down the most satisfying song to play and get right, beautiful arrangement.

I didn’t know brushing my teeth could feel this peaceful

It doesn’t matter which hand he’s playing with, the end result is always the same. Flawless!!!

He’s got it all … young handsome man … great feel for his style… doesn’t appear to be a snob … check him out with Rick Beato … definitely influenced by Jeff Beck …Steve Val … Eric Johnson, Eddie Vanhalan… Tommy Emanuel … Hendrix opened this door over 50+ years ago … and every now and then a great player for that time emerges

When you want to impress your gf but end up impressing your whole school:

This man exists not only to bless our ears, but to make every guitarist feel inadequate

This is a legendary riff, I hope you know that. Possibly the best you've ever written. Just pure fire.

I love this resurgence in guitar centric music but most importantly, HOW its coming back. You and many other are leading the way by going against what my generation was taught not to do... It hits back on your "Boomer bends" phrase that I heard you say on an interview with Rick Beato. When I first started playing in the 90's, I would 'attempt' to play a style similar to yours...High tempo with minimal breaks/rests. I was told by many older players: "You're doing too much" or "It sounds cool, but there is no soul to it... Try this *Insert Boomer Bends / hands me an SRV CD*". Although there is a point to letting notes simmer a bit (i.e. David Gilmour), there are many reasons why you do not have to (i.e. Tim Henson). I believe this 'Boomer Principal' was justified as those who were playing fast in the 80's and 90's, were primarily playing neo-classical, murdering the harmonic minors scales, while alienating themselves from the average listener. Your playing is really translated to the average listener via the rhythms and accompaniment of the band, incorporating modern beats/rhythm with your fast style of playing. Well done!

It took me so long to realise this was a loop 🤡

No fakery here kids. Tim's the real fucking deal. It's refreshing to see a guitarist this good post some quality candid videos and not always relying on produced videos. It really speaks to his technique and skill as well as his comfort as a musician to highlight himself in such a way. Thanks for all the great material, Tim.

One of the few youtube videos i come back to watch seems to be more and more lately thanks for this one Tim!

This is so relaxing. We need more guitar playing loop videos!

Only real fans know that this clip is a redone video because the first clip didn't have audio lol

This is so nice because I don't have an electric guitar, and this affirms The Worst riff doesn't need one to sound good

You are absolutely amazing! Love the band, blessings and love to all of you.

Little Timmy: “I’m going to perform a song”

The best and the most underrated Polyphia's song.

I'd love to hear more acoustic Polyphia. Imagine a collab with Javier Reyes on his 8-string classical

Been playing for 30 years . This is mind blowing to me. Fkin beautiful

Tim Henson is pretty much the Chris Heria of the guitar community.

after all these years i realize that what makes an outstanding guitarrist is not his speed , not his hundred techniques , but his ability to create songs / riffs that are eternal and stay in the ear .

Probably the most honest video "title" on KZfaq

聴き心地が良すぎて、うっかり寝てしまいました！😴素敵な曲ですね！！

Indeed a guitar it is. That one looks like it has some character and been a few places. Love hearing you jam the acoustic. You are truly a guitar master and one of the best from this generation definitely the most technical. Your technicalites blow my away the suttle nuances ghost notes taps bro you blow me away. You are truly blessed.

Hearing the rhythmic plucking of strings on the acoustic mixed with the regular crazy melodies is something I didn’t know I needed.

Okay I'm a straight guy but this dude is actually beautiful, and so is his playing.

Such an adventurous riff.. like a man enjoying the bobbing of a boat on the high seas on course to an undiscovered land. That or entering a Skyrim shop.

I've been playing for a solid 10 years, I can play just about anything this side of van-halen's eruption. But this guy, amazes me and makes me realize how much I still have to learn.

There has to be another word for this. It’s beyond just playing.

I was waiting for him to play the hook for almost 2 minutes

Ive watched this 100 times and still can't figure out where half those heavenly percussive noises are coming from

i refuse to believe he isn't the next step in evolution. he cant be 100% human.

You looped this, because it's perfection. 7 minutes and 25 seconds in and it is still beautiful and unique, flowing... So enjoyable to play for you in the moment, notes bouncing from your hands effortlessly dancing... I love it!

PLEASE RELEASE AN ACOUSTIC ALBUM WITH THE BOYS!!!

Dude, I am utterly blown away by your playing. I am 52 years old, been playing since 84, and I can't touch the stuff you are doing. Unbelievable

It looks like several jump cuts spliced together...but that doesn't diminish this guys undeniable awesomeness!

Hammer ons on nylon strings are seriously impressive!

For those of you who want to give it a try FULL TAB is available on my channel 🙂

So inspiring watching this…awesomely done 🤘🙏

Watching his hands play this is probably the most peaceful, relaxing, amazing and smooth thing I’ve seen

Imagine sitting at the Home Screen on a game with The dopest acoustic sound track ever

He looks like he isn't even trying, how do you get this good omg

Guys come on that’s a saxophone. Mister 12 years of music school should know that.

Even the guitar is impressed

this is by far the best fan made cover i have ever seen

I love these raw and truly humble, honest videos of Tim just playing what he feels like at that moment. Heartwarming, inspiring and beautiful.

Love this and love that you looped it. Some of my favorite riffs (mine or covers) I’ll play for minutes and minutes. When it’s right, you just feel it. The acoustic works super well for this, but any chance you could hit us with an 8 minute electric version as well?

so lovely to hear you playing a real nylon, makes so much difference

Who else couldn’t help but watch the whole 8 mins ahaha gg Tim... gg, you win again.

my guitar doesn't do that

Just watching and hearing you play. Just amazing.

He’s a damn good guitar player, I’ll tell you that much.

Tim so talented he can play guitar left and right handed

I was just listening to this song as I was driving home so it’s cool hearing this classical acoustic version before bed.

I’m just happy I’ve found Polyphia while I’m still fairly young and my brain can still pick up things really quick. Been playing for 15-20 years (idrk) and picked up this riff in a couple days. Honestly think learning their stuff if helping me become more creative and out of the box

I'm gonna need a 10-hour version of this

Two things I’ve always wanted: 1. For this riff to last forever (shame it has such short time in The Worst) 2. An acoustic version. Big Yay

how to become the life of the party for 12 minutes

Thanks for the loop mannnnn \m/

As a guitar, I can confirm I'd want Tim Henson to play me Wait

i love when tim makes loops cuz it saves me from hitting replay so much

Now We definitely need a guitar lesson on this song

This guy has been doing the same shit since 8 mins, and I'm still enjoying it

omg its the loop of the intro riff of his song The Worst. Sounds soo good on acoustic too