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Title: racer x
Post by: gwEm on October 19, 2007, 12:59:24 PM: OMG!

i dont usually like 80s, long hair, super strat, shred bands... but i've been listening to racer X clips all morning on youtube, and they are marvellous! scary musicians though - all of them.
Title: racer x
Post by: noodleplugerine on October 19, 2007, 01:05:54 PM: Welcome to the world of Racer X! :D

Gilbert is one of the all time greatest, so it's no wonder his band was brilliant.

Scarified is such a great song aswell :>
Title: racer x
Post by: gwEm on October 19, 2007, 01:08:21 PM: Quote from: noodleplugerine
Gilbert is one of the all time greatest, so it's no wonder his band was brilliant.

One might say the same for Scott Travis too.

In fact thats why I checked them out, I thought - mmm Scott Travis + Paul Gilbert.

They just manage to sound quite brutal despite the technical playing. Favourite so far is 'Super Heroes'.
Title: racer x
Post by: Pauldem on October 19, 2007, 03:41:30 PM: Technical difficulties and God of the Sun all the way man. The bass player now has his own signature fender and plays with The Mars Volta as well. A talented bunch no doubt. I believe Bruce Bouillet is Touring as part of Pauls band on the 'Get outta my Yard' trip!
Title: racer x
Post by: Mr Ed on October 19, 2007, 03:46:41 PM: Love it. Gilberto's one of my all-time heros... my dream G3 lineup would be him, Buckethead and John 5.

:twisted:
Title: racer x
Post by: Pauldem on October 19, 2007, 04:23:13 PM: Kudos to that line up my man! Mine would be Ron Thal/Mattias 'Ia' Ecklund/Senor Gilberto.

I do love John 5 and the buckethead...maybe G5!
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Post by: badgermark on October 19, 2007, 04:30:32 PM: My god the singing on the Racer X track Superheroes (?)was horrible. Really really horrible.
Title: racer x
Post by: Pauldem on October 19, 2007, 04:34:41 PM: Whats wrong with Jeff Martins Vocals? Oh and John Alderete is now sponsored by Lakland basses.
Title: racer x
Post by: Johnny Mac on October 19, 2007, 05:44:49 PM: I thought this one was amazing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES1RypBww_g
Title: racer x
Post by: Nadz1lla on October 19, 2007, 07:00:13 PM: Man, I almost flagged that vid as inappropriate, cos it is obviously pornographic! The sound of a good shred always gives me that special feeling in my tummy. :lol:
Title: racer x
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 19, 2007, 07:16:30 PM: Technical difficulties is so amazing - that clip blew me away

By the way Paul's tuition videos are all available on DVD now!!
Title: racer x
Post by: Muso on October 19, 2007, 08:49:08 PM: Racer X was only really Racer X with bruce bouillet, all the stuff without him really sucks. Theres a live song called Scit Scat Wah which is probably the best instrumental, my only problem with Racer X/ Gilbert stuff is that it is all 3 note per string scales over and over its hardly well composed music but it does serve a purpose among shred kids :lol:
Title: racer x
Post by: Davey on October 20, 2007, 12:15:06 AM: that was orgasmic!
Title: racer x
Post by: Afghan Dave on October 20, 2007, 12:46:31 PM: We so love Paul on the board... :gayflag:

"Did you ever know the you're my hero.... everything I would like to be... I will play faster than the Eagles.... for you are the wind beneath my strings..."
:cry: :cry: :wink:
Title: racer x
Post by: samoth2 on October 20, 2007, 12:49:48 PM: Quote from: Afghan Dave
We so love Paul on the board... :gayflag:

"Did you ever know the you're my hero.... everything I would like to be... I will play faster than the Eagles.... for you are the wind beneath my strings..."
:cry: :cry: :wink:

That would be an awesome song :lol:
Title: racer x
Post by: sgmypod on October 20, 2007, 01:12:26 PM: *L* great guitar playing....forgot how much I hated the singing though

and liked this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EA9k-zhFZc
Title: racer x
Post by: Ted on October 21, 2007, 01:41:22 PM: Quote from: Johnny Mac
I thought this one was amazing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES1RypBww_g

He made a bit of a mistake on 2.24...

Tone could be better... :P

I JOKE!

Seriously, that sort of clip makes me want to quit. I just have to live with the fact I will never ever get to a standard where I could do anything resembling Gilbert. He is truly a master of the instrument.
Title: racer x
Post by: noodleplugerine on October 21, 2007, 02:07:50 PM: What makes me love Paul so much is just literally how much of a NICE GUY he is.

He seems to spend 99% of his time teaching, or writing articles - You can see him in almost ANY guitar magazine, doing some sort of teaching exercise or "how to" guide.

And he's incredibly modest, and although likes to act very rock and roll, he's literally all about the music, you can really tell how much he cares about what he's playing.

We in the guitar community are SO damn lucky to have such a beacon of aspiration.
Title: racer x
Post by: Afghan Dave on October 21, 2007, 02:26:58 PM: ^^ BLOODY ASS KISSER^^

(I am joking!! - I feel the same) :wink: