Do you feel X ? (warning: guitar porn content)

[Copperhead]

I don't think if you really like someone you would compare them to Hitler.  :D

edit..............
Reading back through the thread it's about half and half.

No personal stake in this at all, I don't know the guy.
Just amused and pondering why he seems to rub some people the wrong way.

[FernandoDuarte]

I think it's mostly me who finds him annoying.  The majority of people on here seem to really like the guy.

I think he's "over in everything... We're in times that you shall demonstrate to people that you're 197% and nothing will break it... Your mom died? Go to a party, drink and you'll be happy :?
He's just one more of a lot of people like this...

[38thBeatle]

I bet he is good to his Mum.

[Philly Q]

I'm sure he's a nice guy, there's nothing wrong with being an extrovert.  But a quiet person is essentially "invisible",  a loud person is invading your personal space (for want of a better term) just by being there.  IMO.  

Imagine sitting on a bus with him there talking on his mobile:

"Hellllooooo Baaaay-by!  PHIL X!! Well allriiiight! (stamps feet) How's it hangin'? (drums on the back of the seat in front) WOOOOT!!" (etc)

Meanwhile I'm sitting there trying to read a book....  :?



(Disclaimer:  This assumes Phil X is exactly the same in everyday life as he is on his videos.  He may well not be.)

[Ian Price]

I like him very much (not in a sexual way of course). I imagine that he is similar in his personal life - maybe just not as loud. If you watch the videos of him when he is playing seriously there is quite a bit of a difference.

[Dreichlift]

I often wonder if I'd go just as gaga when presented with a wealth of vintage guitars to choose from.

[AndyR]

I often wonder if I'd go just as gaga when presented with a wealth of vintage guitars to choose from.

... and someone poked a camera in your face and said "OK, demo and talk about this guitar..."

Actually, Philly, if someone did that to you - what do think might end up on film if they did that to you? :lol:

I've only been videoed once (as a front man) in a "talking" situation, and I just clammed up and gave mono-syllabic answers. Watching it afterwards, I realised that, for future reference, the only way I could do it successfully would be to put the "over the top verbal-diahorea nutcase" personality on... luckily, no one ever pointed a camera at me again!!

[Philly Q]

Actually, Philly, if someone did that to you - what do think might end up on film if they did that to you? :lol:

"Please don't point that camera at me, I don't like being filmed or photographed."

"Look, please, could you turn it off?"

"I said... will you $%&# OFF!!!"

Fingers on lens.

(Some sort of scuffle, too blurry to make out.)

Shot of someone's feet and legs, filmed sideways at ground level.

Stop.

[FernandoDuarte]

... and someone poked a camera in your face and said "OK, demo and talk about this guitar..."

Rá! Really good point of view... Not sure if I'd be very shy or very explosive, depends on the day... Fernando X :lol: cr@p, you've got us...

[gordiji]

he's great, full of beans obviously, but exudes musical talent.not just a matter of playing exceptionally well, which he clearly does, but he's a performer, he wants to share his talent and does so very well.

[BigB]

Praising Phil X for his enthusiasm seems a bit like praising Hitler for his ambition.

Godwin point.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin%27s_law

[Ribboz]

egh thats stuff is alright.......... just go to guitar center in in downtown LA and they're just lying on the floor. Bah its sorta cool and sad. But I picked up a $3000 SG from like 63-64 and it was just, on the floor. :\