Author Topic: Some of your favorite guitar work??? (Read 4155 times)

silentrage · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2008, 02:57:13 AM »

Quote from: Nolly

I'm really trying to hold back from posting a whole barrage of videos, so I'm limiting myself to just three (...ok, four)... for now

I have to start with a clip of the guys from SikTh. I first got into them when I saw them playing a clinic similar to this one. From that day I have been constantly wowed by their musicianship and ability, both individually, and even more so when playing together as a pair. No matter how close I think I get to nailing one of their songs, watching this video makes me feel hopelessly inadequate. Even if you're not a metal fan, I urge you to watchi this:

SikTh clinic

Secondly, Andy Timmons has to be the most tasteful player I've come across. His note-choice is sublime, and the guy packs so much expression into his playing it's unreal. I've chosen two of his videos, one being one of my all-time favourite guitar instrumental pieces, the second being what I hold up as my holy-grail of non-metal tones:

Super 70's
BB preamp demo

Finally, this clip of Reb Beach had a profound impact on me a few years ago when I was starting to get into lead playing. It's the intro to his instructional VHS from the 80s, which i had but lost a couple of years back to an unscrupulous pupil of mine. I only just found this clip up on youtube, and watching it again it's funny to see how many staple licks of mine are nicked from it:

Cutting Loose intro

+1 for Andy Timmons.
I saw him for the first time (on vid) with Vai in the Ibanez 90th Anniversary performance, and I first I thought who's this Simmons guy.
But he just pulled this solo that made my jaws drop straight to the floor, and by the looks of it Vai almost did too. lol

Nolly · « **Reply #16 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:06:34 AM »

Quote from: noodleplugerine

That Sikth vid is GREAT.

Seen it before - And was just as amazed that time.

And a good advert for BKPs!!

The ebony top B2 halfway through the vid is fitted with nailbombs if I remember right.

Hah, I forgot to mention that Pin uses BKPs! He has ceramic bridge/AV neck Nailbomb sets in both his Blackmachines.

Quote from: silentrage

+1 for Andy Timmons.
I saw him for the first time (on vid) with Vai in the Ibanez 90th Anniversary performance, and I first I thought who's this Simmons guy.
But he just pulled this solo that made my jaws drop straight to the floor, and by the looks of it Vai almost did too. lol

I can't believe Andy isn't way better known than he is, given his playing and his contacts... He really deserves a lot more coverage in magazines etc. His latest album is just plain incredible guitar music, I urge everyone who reads this to buy it!
He held a clinic at PMT Birmingham at the end of 2007 (that's about 20mins from where I was living then), and I just didn't know about it until a week later. I can't believe I missed out on an opportunity to hear and meet the guy in person...

silentrage · « **Reply #17 on:** February 20, 2008, 10:42:06 AM »

Quote from: Nolly

I can't believe Andy isn't way better known than he is, given his playing and his contacts... He really deserves a lot more coverage in magazines etc. His latest album is just plain incredible guitar music, I urge everyone who reads this to buy it!
He held a clinic at PMT Birmingham at the end of 2007 (that's about 20mins from where I was living then), and I just didn't know about it until a week later. I can't believe I missed out on an opportunity to hear and meet the guy in person...

I often wonder that myself.
He might be very popular in a different part of the world like Japan or Korea perhaps?
Speaking about missed opportunities, I missed DT in beijing last month. :(

headtheball · « **Reply #18 on:** February 20, 2008, 07:24:35 PM »

Currently, I'm absolutely in love with the chunky approach of Mr Tim Sult. Riffage that manages to be both big and clever.

indysmith · « **Reply #19 on:** February 20, 2008, 07:54:09 PM »

Braid - Frame and Canvas
Indian Summer - Science
Jesus Lizard - Shot
Hey Mercedes - Loses Control
Sparta - Wiretrap Scars

Will · « **Reply #20 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:24:06 PM »

Steve Stevens - Top Gun. Damn, its in my head goooooood. He is a classy player. His flamenco stuff is also on the playlist. liking much...

maxingwell · « **Reply #21 on:** February 20, 2008, 11:11:49 PM »

That Sikth stuff is cool. I hope they find a new singer soon.

A couple of fun clips, dunno who they are:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATub40Npxik (its a bit w4nky but I like the bit at 1:43)
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZpD0btOZx8
I've spent far too many hours on youube thanks to this thread :?

Can't believe Guthrie Guvan hasn't been menioned yet either.

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #22 on:** February 21, 2008, 12:30:07 AM »

Quote from: maxingwell

Can't believe Guthrie Guvan hasn't been menioned yet either.

If i'd been bothered to post you'd see about 20 GG vids =/

Here's a taster ;)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=q7mm6oSjtNE&feature=related

LOVE the bit at 0:42.

maxingwell · « **Reply #23 on:** February 21, 2008, 01:50:32 PM »

I like the 'pirate mode' lesson he gave - such good technique!

I've not heard much of Chris Broderick but I found this one which was quite impressive...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xohcxxt6oHo&feature=related

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #24 on:** February 21, 2008, 02:02:58 PM »

Quote from: maxingwell

I like the 'pirate mode' lesson he gave - such good technique!

I've not heard much of Chris Broderick but I found this one which was quite impressive...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xohcxxt6oHo&feature=related

Another BKP player! =)

QS-Nalle · « **Reply #25 on:** February 28, 2008, 09:38:25 PM »

If you want to be scared absolutely shiteless by pure technique alone there is no other than Shawn Lane (R.I.P)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkjp4r8wINA&feature=related
That, my friends, is perfect technique.

But if its fun I want I'll stick to the Young brothers of AC/DC, rock genius at its best!