Episode Description
Season 10, Episode 6 of The Guitar Hang features one of the most original and fearless guitarists on the planet — Mattias IA Eklundh.
Best known for his groundbreaking work with Freak Kitchen, Mattias has built a global reputation for combining jaw-dropping technical ability with humor, melody, and total creative freedom. His playing blends metal, fusion, funk, and progressive rock into something unmistakably his own — elastic phrasing, wild intervallic ideas, percussive technique, and absolute command of touch.
In this episode we dive into:
- The philosophy behind the “Freak Guitar” approach
- Breaking technical limitations without losing musicality
- Right-hand control and articulation secrets
- Practicing creativity (not just speed)
- The mental game of originality
- Touring stories and studio insights
- Why tone, feel, and humor matter just as much as chops
Mattias also shares insights from decades of teaching and performing around the world, including his legendary Freak Guitar Camps.
If you’re serious about expanding your guitar vocabulary — this episode will stretch you in the best way possible.
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