In the world of progressive metal, Polyphia Band's Tim Henson is considered one of the most innovative guitarists of his generation. Henson has captivated audiences around the world with his unique playing style and his technical prowess.
It was recently revealed that Henson once sought musical guidance from another guitar virtuoso, Tosin Abasi of the band Animals as Leaders. Specifically, Henson asked Abasi to teach him how to play the "thump guitar," a percussive sound produced by striking the strings with the thumb.
Known for his prowess on percussion guitar, Abasi gladly agreed to this request. The two guitarists reportedly jammed together for several days to hone their technique. Henson posted a video of the two performing together on his social media accounts, which quickly went viral among music fans.
Fans of both bands were thrilled to see two of modern music's most innovative guitarists working together and sharing their skills. Many praised Henson for his willingness to learn from others and expand his musical skills.
Henson thanked Abasi for teaching him the technique. In a recent interview he said: “Playing with Toshin was a great experience. He is a true master of percussion and I learned a lot from him. We look forward to taking it to the next level.”
Henson and Abasi's collaboration is just one example of the camaraderie and mutual respect that exists between musicians in his community of Progressive His Metal. With fans eagerly awaiting new material from Polyphia and Animals as Leaders, it's clear these two bands will continue to push the boundaries of what's possible with a guitar.
