BILLY TALENT: 10 ESSENTIAL RIFFS
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2020
- BLLY TALENT: 10 ESSENTIAL RIFFS
Another riffs video in the bag! I recorded and mixed all these songs in the same tuning being Drop D, except I used the band's provided guitar less, "Guitar Villain" backing tracks for all songs off of Billy Talent III. I used Superior Drummer for the drums. Hope you all enjoy and there's lots more of this kind of content on the way, including another "Essential Riffs" video already complete. Please leave your comments on riffs/songs/bands/videos you'd like to see in future videos and subscribe to see more content related to this!
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Song list:
Try Honesty
River Below
Devil in a Midnight Mass
This Suffering
Fallen Leaves
Saint Veronika
Tears Into Wine
The Dead Can't Testify
Crooked Minds
Hanging by a Thread
Tech info: ________________________________
GUITAR: Kraken Nexter 4.8 Custom Shop
PICKUPS: Nexter Customs P2
AMP/FX: Line 6 Helix
STRINGS: Ernie Ball 11-54
TUNING: Drop D
CAMERA: Pixel 2
DAW: Mixcraft 8
#billytalent #guitar #riffs
Hey everyone! Back again with another video in my new “10 Essential Riffs” series! This time aI rip through the discography of probably my favourite band of the majority of my childhood, Billy Talent! So many memories evoke from these guys music to even count, and I’ve always found Ian D’Sa to be a super underrated and unique guitarist. All the songs were re-recorded/mixed by myself with the exceptions of any of the songs that were on Billy Talent III, as the band actually released official “Guitar Villain” backing tracks which i used in this video! Cheers everyone and let me know what band/guitarist you’d like to see me to do next!:)
Great video! Couple of questions about your recording process if you don't mind- did you take a MIDI version of the drums from a tab and give that to Superior Drummer, or what did you pass to Superior Drummer? What did you do for the bass track? Finally, are the guitars double-tracked here or is that just the stereo Line 6 Helix giving that width I'm hearing in the guitar? Really enjoyable to watch, man!
Ian is a brilliant guitarist. His writing is very unique.
Stephen Eggerton from the Descendents was my longtime favorite guitarist until I heard Ian
I do think he is brilliant at what he does but I also think if more guitarists would improvise more during their first years of practice, they would more likely become a riff writer like Ian.
Cause all he does is playing intuitively when you only have one guitar but still need to play melody and rythm at the same time. It's simple on the one hand if you're familiar with it but not so simple if you've never practiced doing that.
@@klamin_originalI'm a musician who's struggling to incorporate that amazing lead aspect that Ian puts into his riff writing, any tips on how I can get there, like some sort of practice that will be useful, if there's any scales he often uses that sort of thing. Thanks man, just asking because you seem knowledge about achieving this sort of lead rhythm
@@remingtonr717 playing in dropped D is the first step to success I’d say, the easiest part is playing a dropped power chord with your index finger and then trying to add harmonies and melody with your remaining fingers. I played some easier metalcore in my early days and that’s how I learned to play rhythm and a “kind of” lead at the same time. And that’s going to enable you to play some Billy Talent songs already in my opinion and as far as I remember it.
But yeah, try it, dropped D power chords and then add harmonies with your remaining fingers and that will eventually lead you to intuitively figuring out finger sets for different chord targets. As Ian said he doesn’t really know what he’s playing because he’s probably playing with reference points and interval memory so to speak. I can relate to that, you know where important harmonies or notes are and you know the matching fret intervals of harmonies but you wouldn’t actually know the chord or note you’d be playing while playing or coming up with ideas. I never learned any scales although it certainly would’ve been helpful, but you can achieve all this without knowing scales just by knowing your reference points and harmony intervals on your fretboard. But that’s nothing you usually learn in theory, you pick it up while playing around.
And sometimes it also helps to just try to play single notes for lead before adding the harmonies later. Sometimes a melody has to come naturally like a singing voice and later you add the choir basically ;)
You can also try that with Fallen Leaves, it goes quite well without the harmonies and just a single note melody line. Finding the proper harmonies later is just some finger work but not as demanding as writing a melody with alle the harmonies already included.
@@klamin_original thanks so much man for the write up, will start playing around with drop d, Iv always stuck around in E/Eb
I first found out about Billy Talent from hearing the song Red Flag on SSX on Tour. They has been such an influential band to me. The riffs are so unique. I can honestly say I've never heard anything like them before. I also absolutely love the vocalist. They are in my top 5 bands of all time for sure.
I remember that game too! I found out about them when my cousin gave me Billy Talent II on CD for my birthday. Love that album. My mind was blown when Red Flag was in an SSX game because I love those games.
I just saw them here in St. John’s maybe a couple weeks now. Wicked show! They did an encore and Red Flag was actually the last song they did.
I heard them in Burnout Legends :D
Loved to play this game / gem with my little brother 😁
Ian D'sa is by far my favorite guitarist, and Billy Talent is my favorite band of all time so this was nice to watch.
Ian is the man, hes always been a favourite of mine! Glad you enjoyed thanks so much :)
So glad you did Saint-Veronika ! Such an underrated song
Good job man. We hear the term "underrated" a lot. But in this case, Ian is seriously underrated. All of his stuff is brilliant and unique.
Absolutely-there are tons of extremely well-known people that are called “underrated,” but your use of the word is very appropriate here. 👊🏻
Dude Ian's playing is like its own language. He mentioned in an interview that he was in bands before with a lead guitarist and when Billy Talent started they lost their lead player so he compensated by literally playing both at once. I've never seen or heard anyone do it like him.
BT is probably my favourite Canadian bands but we have so many great bands to choose from
Agreed! Its actually crazy how many bands are from here that slip under the radar elsewhere!
Three Days Grace, Saint Asonia, Arkells, Bryan Adams, Rush, Nickelback, Streetheart, Sum 41, April Wine, Theory of a Deadman, The Tragically Hip, Art of Dying, Finger Eleven, Evans Blue, Harem Scarem, Danko Jones, Prism, Gob, Thornley, Big Wreck, Big Sugar, The Tea Party, Default, and The Trews.
That's almost 30.
@@PlushySwan can’t forget our lady peace !!
Silverstein !
@@PlushySwan nickelback huh?
Tone is insanely on point
I first started listening to Billy Talent back in 2006 when Billy Talent II was released. It fit right into my edgy teenager phase and after a few years I stopped listening to the band since I asociated them with edgy teen music and not something you may enjoy "guilt-free" as an "adult". Now I'm 27 and for the past few years I've re-discovered many of my childhood bands. As a guitarist myself I was blown away by how awesome (and complex) Billy Talent's riffs are and I can say with confidence that they are an amazing band that should never have to bear the stigma of an edgy teeny band.
I agree with this so much! A few years ago when I was in my mid 20's I listened to Rusted from the Rain again, during a very bad period of my life and the song did what nothing and no one else could at the time: Release all those pent up emotions in one big session of crying. Still love the song to this day and nowadays the band is really inspiring me to pick up a guitar and play. Their stuff sounds incredible and looks damn fun to play.
I mean, all of those riffs seems too difficult to even learn to play unless you have a lot of experience, I cant even imagine how can someone make that up :D They're just genious
Yes Ian D’Sa is a monster on guitar his riffs are so unique and distinguishable!
Not experience, more dedication. But once you got those down most other things become very reachable. Except for metal. There isn't anything super fast in Billy Talent Songs - but man everything is so fun.
I find it’s the chords that Ian throws together that now it so hard, so many muted strings and odd shapes can be trouble at first, he’s very unique
pins and needles first riff i ever learned
the most unique guitar player in rock history ever, change my mind! great tribute
Jimmy Hendrix perhaps, but totally diffrent but you said history soo 😉
@@nightwing5405 true in a way, but many have "copied" him or just used his style, it's great but approachable. i still don't hear anyone remotely sounding and playing like ian d'sa
Awesome, you're rocking it brother. St. Veronica was Amazing. Love Billy talent, you did right on Ian's Amazing Riffs. RESPECT! 🤘
Wow great job, what a tone!!! 💪💪💪
You make it look easy... so many great riffs from BT
Amazing.
BT has been my favourite band since their first album dropped. Still one of my most listened to albums to this day.
The Dead Can’t Testify riff was slick! Solid stuff man, love it!
Yeah man ive always really enjoyed it as well. Glad you enjoyed though thanks so much, lots more on the way!:)
never delete this man
never will as long as youtube doesnt haha! here to stay!
Subbed, just re found BT and my soul is thanking me.
One of the original guitarists of the 2000s
I am an old guy that has been around since the 80s and I think Ian D'sa is one of the most inventive guitar players I've ever heard. He seems to have an endless bag of cool riffs, plus great tone. Nice job on video!
Couldnt agree more. His style is so distinctive to me at this point, the way he always incorperates chords with melody notes is so
unique imo! Thanks for watching Mike!:)
No Pins and Needles?
D'sa is a genius riff writer.
Good work dude!
Absolutely nailed the tone
Tried my best thank you!:)
Awesome!
Awesome job man, great video!
What a great video dude.. Thank you. Excellent
best video I've seen in a long time!
Wow I love how you play ! Amazing 👍
Love that guitar tone 🙏
Pfffttttt, even considering this list would be mindblowing, let alone playing the riffs. Excellent work mate
Awesome video my dude! I really love playing the Saint Veronika one. Big hug to you.
Brilliant. What a rush coming upon this. Great band, great playing man .🤘🏽
Awesome job!!!
Super cool dude 🎸!
Thanks for watching!:)
Respect man! That's awesome!!
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼amazing
Wtf? I am 42yr old and i just found Billy Talent... Where were they all this time... 😢😂
Reminds me a bit of Sparta/at the drive in...❤
thanks so much, I love those bands too! :)
Thanks for the great content
Great stuff
Awesome job man. Billy talent is my favorite band. Incredibly underrated
Nice!
Absolutely sick man, love your version of the riffs and one can see how much you enjoy playing them that's even more awesome! They are my most favorite part of their songs. Your version of this suffering is incredible, nearly as good as the original in my opinion you captured it very well👌🏻I'm just really discovering Billy Talent and am loving it, much love from Germany👍🏼
Dude so clean
Great work
Nicely played! This has now become my Billy Talent riff to-do list. Devil on My Shoulder is missing, though.
Man you getting some sick tones there, rock on brother!
Dude thank you so much for this
all their riffs are just so powerful!!! i’m learning covered in cowardice right now and having a blast. love this compilation!
Fun fact about Covered in Cowardice, it is actually the title track of the Billy Talent II album despite them not having the same titles. If you can’t figure it out I’ll tell you why 😎
I love your tone
Smashed it mate!!!!
This is simply awesome, bro.. love the energy , the vibes , the presentation ... Salute !!!!!!!
Thank you so much! Stay in touch man!
Love this so much
Thanks so much for watching!😊
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Love this dude!!!
Glad you enjoyed Rich and thanks! Lots more coming soon!
Really nice
Sick man!
Great selection and playing! This band has so many cool riffs and probably my favorite Drop D riffs. Well done 👍✅
Same here thanks for the kind words! Your great as well stay in touch!:)
Sickkkk man
Great playing, mate!
Awesome
Glad you enjoyed !:)
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Favorite band ever since the day try honest played on much music lol
Great video 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏
Thank you kindly!:)
Billy talent for the win!!
Nice work! Would have thought Devil on my Shoulder would have been on this list somewhere
Love it man! Earned my subscribe!
Thanks Tyler!!
Careful selection of riffs! Great playing!
Tried my best! Lots more on the way stay in touch🤘🏼
@@cameronfarrellguitar You are welcome. We will definitely see your new uploads.
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Super Nice 🎸
Your the best bro!:)
I will be watching you playing the 🎸 guitar.
Really loved it to watch you playing in style🤘
Thanks so much stay in touch!🤘🏼
@@cameronfarrellguitar Sure👍
The most iconic, essential riff (possibly of the entire 21st century) has been left out-- Viking Death March!
That's cool! You are so talented👍👍
Thank you!:)))
I'm trying to learn Try Honestly by ear and by looking at this video, I got there first riff down
Dude this is amazing. I missed Pins and Needles, one of my favourite riffs from my teen days lol anyways keep it up!! edit: just subbed
Thanks so much man! But you got me there sp true it was actually one of the last cuts i made for this vid! Billy talent ii in particular was hard for me to make cuts for cause almost every song has a really good base riff at least. Thanks for watching!:)
dude this is awesome billy is the best Canadian band imo there amazing great cover 👏
Hey thanks man means alot! Yeah so many great bands actually come from canada its great!
love to see this kind of video get made in 2020
edit: nice broncos sticker too
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Your tone on This Suffering was spot on!!
thanks tried my best to capture ians tone!
Very nice work bro, you play well and it sounds nice!
Thanks man could say the same for you! Lots more coming!:)
nice riffs bro. good sounds. well done
Thanks for the comment Bey!
Awesome job man
Thank you very much Anthony!!
Subbed! Much love from Alberta
Your the best man, salutes from Ontario! Stay in touch man, love your taste!☺️
nice list, pins and needles is absolutely essential though
Do lessons fr. Billy's my favorite band atm. Need to learn these songs. Pretty much got all the bangers in this list.
It is good!
Good sound cool‼︎
Glad you think so! thanks bro!:)
Ian Dsa is such a skilled musician
My bro, this sound is fucking amazing!
He feels it I love it
Always bro, thank you so much:)
@@cameronfarrellguitar🔥
My favourite band I only have an acoustic but I’ll learn it either way! Rock on 🤘
Hey they are one of mine as well and thank you for the kind words! I got the majority of my tabs roughly from Ulitmate guitar!
@@cameronfarrellguitar Ultimate Guitar Tabs is so legit. I bought the premium pass when I was like 12 & there were only one or two pro tabs on the whole thing, but it was a lifetime pass for $25 & it probably was the best purchase I've ever made. I'm learning bass for a bunch of these & even the drums through UGT are accurate sometimes!
Well done Cameron 🤗
Thank you!:)
Sick guitar, tone, and playing!
Thank you so much!:)
@@cameronfarrellguitar You're welcome!
BT wrote some great riffs and music, very well played sir, nice tone and the guitar look awesome, I want one 🤘
Its actually just an eddie van halen cheapy copy haha! Thanks for the kind words though!:)
cool sirrr 🔥🤟
Thanks man much appreciated!:)
I wish I could like this video more than once
Thanks so much Michael , appreciate it brother 🤘
@@cameronfarrellguitar great playing man. Such an underrated band
Mostly play metal but Ian's my top 3 guitarists and the dude I have to learn the riffs of.
Cool video anyway
I ♥️ billy talent too god job bro
Thanks Jony☺️
The man knows his stuff!
I tried brother thanks so much!:)
Nice playing there man !
Thanks man much appreciated!:)
Ooooooooh yes man!!!
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Wow, really hot Cam!!!👍
Thanks Rick!:)
JESUS CHRIST THAT PART IN SAINT VERONICA SLAPS SO HARRRRD!