Can Machine Gun Kelly play guitar?
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I may not care for MGK, but I appreciate that Herman wanted to give the dude a chance and talked about his performance in a measured way.
Agreed, I have so much respect for him. I saw the thumbnail and immediately dismissed MGK, but Herman's reaction is something to model after
Thank you for not making me make the comment
As I said in an past comment on a Herman video, I totally respect the insane talent and hard work of him, but I'm not a fan of his music. But damn am I a fan of Herman as a person, and as a voice in the industry. Specially when commenting on stuff like that when you know you may take a lot of negativity.
As a good musician you have to listen to all genres because you learn a bit from each one.
So, when it's comes to judge a different genre than you play, in your head isn't the image of the best power metal guitarist because pop music doesn't require same level of virtuosity (if it is a high virtuosity it will be a plus)
You judge that person feeling for music.
And Li did it extremely professional. Except the part where he was ''agree'' with MGK haters (it is plenty of space, under the sun, for everyone)
+1 It also gave me some confidence on my playing, you know. Put some energy into the music translates better to the audience than being technically clever. And as long as the playing serves the song/tune😊🤘
I love that Herman is so reasonable and fair to fellow musicians. He's just looking to have a conversation and not bag on people. A masterful player with no ego. We could all be a bit more like that, myself included. He'd make a fantastic teacher. Cheers, Mr. Li.
I wouldn't rag because MGK never touted himself as a guitar master. I hope he gets better and practices..
@@CeeTeeUSA doesent matter if he touted himself or not he’s still awful for someone who runs he’s mouth talking down legends like Eminem Corey taylor but can’t match there talent is just embarrassing Corey can actually sing and play guitar and is a good song writer the same can’t be said for mgk he’s cringe af
@@brandonlatus2218 isnt he a pedo too 💀
@@brandonlatus2218 if you were to be insulted by your favorite celebrity or someone you thought was a friend, what would you do?
@@Weeblicker mgk insulted the rock community and it’s fans that’s why Corey threw shade at him
he was a lot better than i was expecting coming into the video. his presence on the stage also surprised me, he actually seemed happy and alive while playing. that’s awesome.
He’s been performing for years. I kinda miss the rapper days 😢
He’s presence on stage is god awful
@@brandonlatus2218 I've never heard of him. I hate to knock him but that's like the stuff you play as a kid when you first try a wah. Am I wrong? If I am I'm willing to be shown what I'm not seeing.
@@jstro-hobbytech What you're not seeing is that he used to be a rapper, then he dissed Eminem, and Eminem hit back so hard he had to change genre. Not even joking.
A steady rythym guitarist is nothing to turn your nose up at. It's truly imperative for the whole composition to have someone that plays clean, on time, and steady.
Gimme a solid rhythm guitarists who knows how to play well with others.
@@pahwraith this is an important distinction
Prison mike?
1000 %. I'll take a good rhythm guitarist every time. He may not be my cup of tea per see. But he does a great job.
@@crazywisdom2 exactly.
The thing you said about people being afraid to make a mistake on stage is spot on. The music industry wants everything to be perfect but music isn't perfect.
Exactly. Some of my favourite songs, including moments in my own are from mistakes. It gives character and makes it feel more "real" in a way.
It's perfectly spot on considering the fact that DragonForce was faking solos the last tour, especially Sam
It's kept me practicing alone in my room for almost 20 years hoping to one day be good enough and I've never released a single until this year because every time I record something "it could be better". I decided to live in my car and play around the country on street corners to get practice performing and holy shit did that make me realize how bad I still was and how little I cared since the next person to throw a 10 in the case would keep me from having to ask for help getting food for me and my dog. I learned a lot, like when I mess up I just try to get the crowd booing along with me and have some laughs before jumping back in; fits the vibe and turns the energy right around. Much love to Herman Li for having such a positive outlook, it's inspiring to say the least and we really should all just have fun and stop reaching for unattainable levels of perfection. I can look in the mirror if I wanna be disappointed, but when I play who cares if you like my music or even if I have an off-performance cause at this point my whole life has gone into it so at least it's true to me and other like-minded people.
💯I saw Korn and Evanescence in Houston and Amy Lee was singing at the keyboard. When she quickly jumped away from the keyboard, she forgot her mic and had to run back and grab it. No bad mouthing at all towards her, just her being human.
Sure, tell that to perfectly crafted Classical pieces.
Herman might currently be a master at guitar but the way he talks about the real struggles players face shows how hard he worked to be good at guitar and wasn't just a born prodigy like some people seem to be
Herman is far from a master but ok 👍
@@mrwest2474 all you do is comment hate everywhere, self projection is real. If you’re insecure about your guitar skills just say that man! Hard work brings success, not dissing on others. Have a good day man, rock on !
@@mrwest2474 this made me laugh
No one is born as a prodigy. The trick is getting people to think you are.
@@mrwest2474 Theres a difference between being a master and a pioneer / influential guitar player. Just because someone isn't in the top 10 guitar hall of fame doesn't mean they aren't as technically skilled, or more-so than people in that top 10 list. Some of the most technical guitar players in the world have less than 50k followers online.
This is really wholesome actually. Herman gave mgk a fair chance, appreciated what there is to appreciate about his playing, and gave his constructive criticism.
Herman blew my mind with Dragonforce solos but seeing him appreciate any type of music even outside his comfort zone. Much love! 🤘🏻
I love that he brought up the balance between stage presence and technicality. The more you're energized and moving around, the harder it is to stay accurate.
People hate on Mother Teressa so....imagine giving a fuk what randoms have to say about u..lmao..let me go cut my wrist now
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What makes buckethead so magical
Exactly!! I’m always amazed with energetic players who play super technical and complex riffs or solos live! I recently saw megadeth live, and I was super impressed with kiko. Guy was running around and stuff while playing hard song
You show him Love when most people can't. Respect 🙌🏻
That’s bc he makes it that way. He is so shitty towards people who aren’t famous.
I may not like MGK but he does have some good song and he does know how to deliver a performance
I mean. He doesn't deserve it
@@beefnacos6258 there was a drama that Mgk started and he called slipknot in a disrespectful way so thats why people started shitting on him
@@beefnacos6258 Why not?
The beginning is %100 true and relatable. Learning guitar mainly from bands like Blink-182, Sum 41, Oasis etc., I quickly noticed how simple the guitar parts can be while also being incredibly catchy and emotional.
“I never think of myself as a guitar player, but instead a songwriter.” -Noel Gallagher
Stuff like stay together for the kids, so simple, but so emotional. Also sum 41 underated, espiesally sbm anf after era
This honestly made me feel a lot better about not focusing on being a technical player. If I wanna just play easy stuff for fun and just have a way to express myself, that's okay! Whenever I tried to learn technical stuff, I always felt less connected to the music, but when I just write from the heart, even if its three chords with quarter note strumming, I have way more fun and I feel I can actually express myself!
Same man. I’m learning at a music school and my teachers are litereally hate me bcs I’m more into the song writing and the catchy music making stuff. But man I want to learn how to make music that people love instead of rushing all the notes on the guitar neck and make another generic jazz song.
Some of the best bands, the ramones, joy division etc started as a bunch of young dudes who didnt know how to play their instruments (they would even switch who played what early on because they were so bad it didnt matter) and they ended up becoming incredibly visionary musicians. You dont have to be marty friedman to be a good musician
It's all about enjoying yourself and doing what you want to do - You don't need to be able to shred to do that.
i'm very technical (not saying im good , i'm not ). IF you have the choice id say picking up a guitar and making it make music is a better choice. Yes if i practiced a lot more i could impress guitarists with technical playing..but couldn't make them love the music. Plenty of guitarists out there with horrible form, play kinda muddy, flop their fingers on the strings etc but they make you FEEL.
I'm 52, been playing since I was 12.
My best advice is put the electric guitar down for 3 or 6 months. Practice on an acoustic steel string. Anyone can sound decent on an electric with distortion. Practice on a steelstring as I said for a good long time. You'll be blown away by your playing when you finally hook back up with an electric guitar!
This is the most unexpectedly motivational video I’ve seen in a while! Awesome breakdown.
In 2016, I worked on a tv show, Roadies, with MGK, and at that point, Colson had been playing guitar for about a year, and I know this, because Colson told me himself. These scenes on that show with Halsey under the bleachers, and in the tour bus, singing Simple Man, were among the very first times he played guitar in front of a camera. He was very nervous for Simple Man, as it was the very first time he sang and played guitar at the same time, and had it recorded for everyone to judge for all time. He practiced a lot, and worked hard because he respects his audience, and the song too. It is six years later now, and I guarantee that he has put a ton of time to get better and learn the craft, which is especially difficult with the eyes of the world on you. Colson was a good guy to work with, and there is no doubt that he has a long way to go with his playing, but so does almost everyone else reading this comment. Colson is the real deal, not a phony, and he has earned my respect and appreciation.
He’s a poser try hard fake got destroyed by Eminem then by Corey taylor
Thank you so much for sharing. Roadies is my favorite show and I wish more people would watch it and see Colson from that perspective.
That is a nice way of looking at things. I am learning the banjo and I have a whole new respect for musicians - even mediocre musicians, who are far better than me. Everyone starts as a beginner.
To bad he doesn’t really have respect for other musicians * cough slipknot *
@@animosiity Oh no, do you mean MGK does not respect Slipknot or Herman?
This was incredibly refreshing. Thank you Hermin for being so informative!
I was watching this on Roku YT and was so impressed both by MGK and the way Mr. Li presented his reaction, I honestly had to get on my PC to come back and comment. Kudos!
That's why I love you guys (as well as your music). You all are very respectful, positive and accepting to all forms of music and performances. You try to critique and analyze but also help and inform everyone.
I took my two teenage daughters to see MGK. Not knowing anything about him and being a metal head, I will say this, it was a great show and he has an amazing supporting band behind him.
I love to enjoy any show even if there’s no singer singing or may be lip singer or a dj.
Time is changing and we have AIs to sing for us. And we have to respect robots over human.
Tom Morello said so. But i dont like this kid as a person and a singer.
Hahahaha, I think MGK is decent in rock. I actually miss him more as a rapper. I like his rap stuff better. But... he does have Travis Barker with him, Travis is basically the king drummer of punk rock so that definitely help MGK.
I just laughed out loud. Also why would you take your kids to a concert when you know nothing about the artist?
@@coreyiscool719 lol his rock music is garbage. Bro should have stuck with rapping. Oh wait Eminem ruined his career so he had to turn around and make fake punk rock music
@@beefnacos6258 👍😜
I wish more people could see how Herman reacts to this -- it's a genuine reaction to see him happy to watch someone else have fun playing their own music.
I have seen MGK live for the first time at a recent festival. He played more than ok, including a couple solos. His stage presence is also great in an unexpected way. Overall, a positive surprise.
He’s stage presence is god awful dudes a try hard poser who can’t play guitar well
Please clarify what Your definition of “more than ok” lol! Hope You got to see “better” at the festival Mate!
i love the fact that throughout the video, while talking about machine guns kelly's performance you also shared a bunch of good inside tips about being a professional guitar player
You nailed it machine gun Kelley has never pretended to be a great guitar player. He knows his limitations
He doesn't say look at me im a guitar hero. Is he a terrible guitar player ?
I don't think so . He probably is average but it works for who he is.
I'm not a big fan of his stuff .
Why you think he hired Sofie ?
He hired a good guitar player to make up for his weakness
He isn't stupid he has alot of female followers so by bringing in a young new talented female slinger he has solidified his position to draw a bigger audience.
She makes him sound way better
He did pretend to be a good rapper though
@@jeffreis4401 but he actually is a good rapper though.
Not every song is a banger but he definitely can write, he has a good flow and has delivery.
You just hate him cause he's everywhere and annoying at times.
@@jeffreis4401 i don't like how people measure others rap capabilities by seeing how many rhymes he can put in one bar or how fast he can go :/ in the end, its the same as mindless shredding in the guitar community, all tecnique and no substance.. mgk is a good rapper in my book
@@jeffreis4401 Lol he is though
Why is the female part a selling point? Oh right... muh diversity. Not saying she is good or bad just saying that shouldn't be a selling point...
THANK YOU FOR THIS PERSPECTIVE!! Love the way you talk about this
Thank you for this post sir!🙏🏼
Love how balanced his reaction is. Give and take....performer vs. technicality and how if you go one way or the other it pulls away from the opposite. The better the player the more balanced.
Seeing someone with you skill expertise being honest and real with your content is refreshing and amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Herman is such a great dude, a master of his craft without the ego issues that often come with it and a TERRIFIC human being.
I love this channel, thanks Herman! ❤
I loved this video. Herman is so considerate and balanced, I love it
You're such a humble guy Herman, really enjoyed the video and your takes.
You know what, I'm 2 years into playing and I'm pretty terrible but love to play. My take away from this video was all the positivity. I hope I can learn to shred one day and I really like Herman keeping those good vibes out there.
I've never heard you play but you are better than MGK, don't be like MGK.(btw what a douchey name machine gun kelly is) btw If you want to get good, just play Rocksmith untill you're playing vai like nothing)
i love your outlook and feedback on videos and how you look deeply into these things. i value the insight that you give its a great learning tool. your a great mentor for artists. i like how you look beyond the guitar and see things more as an artist.
It's insane how comfortable he looks on the stage actually, idk the guy at all but i can tell he's an amazing performer
No way a MGK fan, but tons of respect for the technical breakdown of the overall presentation and performance over just the fingering. Props for having an outspoken positive heart especially these days.
Mr Li is a cool guy. I finished my dinner 3 minutes in, but watched (listened) to the whole thing because Herman talks good talk, love it!
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Le titre de la vidéo laissait augurer une analyse à la Stevie T et finalement, je suis tombé sur une vidéo très objective et agréable à regarder! Merci pour cette séquence pleine de musicalité! 🙏🏻
This was a really great discussion Herman. Great guitar playing all comes down to does it stir something up within your soul that you never knew was there. As long as people are enjoying it, it doesn't matter how technical a musician like MGK is. This is coming from someone who really isn't familiar with his music either. The guitar solo was also not bad! I enjoyed the wahh effects and he did make it look fun.
I will some what disagree. Technical in playimg includes muting unplayed strings etc. Technical playing is quite important. simplistic playing with heart will do it though
Mgk can’t play guitar
@@brandonlatus2218 this reply literally adds nothing to the conversation
@@joshuapruna1567 i’ve seen him at least 50+ times on videos regarding mgk, even reaction videos and sorts. guy’s got nothing to add
Great one Herman. Very enjoyable to listen to your break down.
Herman is an amazing person. As respectful and empirical with his criticism as he is talented and technical with his musicianship. Great guy all around.
I could listen to Herman Li talk all day.
Your right, im not a very technical player at all but it took me over ten years to play the way that I wanted. I know like three scales and I stopped learning other people's solos because I never wanted to sound like anyone else
You're really inspiring. Thank you Herman! Your words are very encouraging.
This was a great video Herman. I haven’t seen your videos before; in fact didn’t know you even did reviews… look forward to more. I have subscribed.
the way you speak is so elegant ! you are awesome !
“The longer I love on the earth the more imperfect I will be”
- so many levels and so true for us all 🙌🏼😂 keep chugging forward brother and take care.. and thank you for your positivity the world need it!
People that don't know MGK 's career think he lost a rap battle and switched genres but he has always wanted to make rock music, his first song, Save Me, on his first album in 2012 was a collab with a metal band, he was the only rapper playing guitar and performing with a live band.. He has always mixed genres..He made a 5 time platinum pop hit in 2017, Bad Things, then he had the rap battle with Eminem in 2018, released his best hip hop album Hotel Diablo in 2019 that ended with a pop punk anthem, I Think I am OK, that was so successful that MGK felt ready for an entire pop punk album!!
💯
Exactly thank u
Shame literally all of it is garbage.
@@thomascrawley99 false bro is a revolutionary when it comes to music
@@GoneXX2 “revolutionary”
Honestly a lot of blues music is very simple and that’s one of my favourite genres just because the different emotions you get out of it.
Absolutely Describes Perfectly my EXACT thoughts! I loved this video!
Thank you Herman, it's always nice to have another perspective. Music and guitar is for everyone. It's obvious that few people will have the ability, the will and the time to reach the DragonForce guitar solos, but nothing prevents us from creating lighter riffs and solos. In short, we call that musical diversity. With that, Greetings from Montreal!
I really like technical guitar playing but this is really on point. I don't listen to MGK but Dragonforce yeah... obviously. And the guy seems to be enjoying himself. And it's really about the connection. Thanks again Hermann for your opinion on this.
Herman is a class act. Love his vids. He's been known to pick a note or two also, lol.
Herman you are right. I wanted to be a guitar player. Started it, saw some of your plays. You crushed my dreams
Thanks Herman! You are a classy act on your take of MGk. I'm curious about more tips on being a better performer on stage. Especially when it comes to song writing. Technical playing vs Easy fun playing and how to add showmanship in between.
His drummer actually the MVP.
his drummer is an MVP even if Herman was playing with him they're both pros and what they do
Travis barker boyz
travis barker is one of the best punk drummers tho
Travis barker legend.
Thats not Travis Barker thats hia bestfriend Rook.
I love how humble and respectful your being about it. Everything your saying is so true 👌
Love the positivity on this vid. Hands down.
Herman thank your nuggets of wisdom about performance playing! I waited 20 years to start playing again, now I'm working on my stage performance and trying these things you have said. Now I'll focus even more on this art!
Waited.. for 20 years? That sounds more like a conscious decision to stop playing for 20 years.
Well, not so much waited, never really stopped playing, just not seriously. Now I'm in a band again, doing what we can to make it a full time gig. Going pretty well so far! So glad to be back in it and rockin out!!
Well said man. Everyone has different musical taste. If you can inspire people to love music in general, your a success at any level. Love your content. Keep shredding. Cheers
I think, coming from the dragon forest guitar player, there is a lot to be said. I absolutely adored dragon force. They played in Shanghai. Loved it. This dude obviously knows what he's talking about, so I'm inspired by it.
100% agree with everything you said. He certainly isn't the most technical (which seems to be more important for metal fans) BUT he's still doing it. I remember watching Disturbed years back and they bored the hell out of me because they had NO stage presence. DragonForce played before them on that stage and I loved it. Everyone in DragonForce had tons of energy and it was a blast. MGK has that energy. He is a showman and he is able to use his guitar to get across what he wants to get across. It's pop-punk not prog-metal and I think people need to realize this.
I just see him live this week & honestly it was one of the most entertaining shows I have ever seen, it was just one big party, standing, seated were all involved.
went to the detroit show and it was phenomenal! He almost died on that damn helicopter though it almost dropped him and collapsed!
@@grantlang1187 Bruh if that happened I'd lose my goddamn mind and ve heart broken more than anything
@@Sognafar it was crazy I wont lie
@@grantlang1187 what a shame it dident crush him I don’t know how you can survive an mgk show
I completely agree!! honestly so many of his songs are so easy to play it's fun as an amateur player to pick it up and learn in a few minutes. it allows the music to be shared!
Just says everything about him he can’t play well at all and he’s songs are all cringe and easy to learn garbage pop punk
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Herman I seen yall in Lawrence KS. You and Sam are literally guitar gods.
I really appreciate Herman for analyzing his playing and performance from a professional perspective, instead of surfing on a collective hate by adapting a 2K20 variation of the FЯED video's in an effort to be entertaining
I saw him live in Syracuse this year and they were a force. I brought my daughter and between Avril and MGK it was an unforgettable show. His stage show rocked too.
I have been playing for 28 years, teaching for 16. I am a shredder, I love to play fast. John 5 being my favorite player. However you said everything so perfectly, there is so much more to the guitar than speed. So much more, I try to teach that to every one of my students that inspire to be a shredder.
Ya know what. I just had this playing while I was changing my strings. I'm not a huge dragon force fan but am aware who you guys are. I RESPECT this video. No matter what I think of MK (I'm a slash and kirk fan) I think more people should put content like this out there. Good job. Fair play.
I went to his gig last week, the guy has an amazing stage presence. At one point I felt guilty that I don't look at other band members because i was at the front so had to choose who to look at but it was what it was, whether you're a boy or a girl, this guy knows what to do on stage to grab your attention. I may say another artist that captivated me this much and holds no 1 place in that regard for me was Zack de la Rocha
Where's Zack the commie now?
@@judetchua i feel like Tom is the biggest commie and Zack went into hiding
He's clearly not the best, but he doesn't need to be. He's got a great stage presence to the point where I know I would enjoy myself at one of his shows even though his music is not my style.
He has no stage presence he’s a try hard poser
@@brandonlatus2218 Can you do better?
I've been an MGK fan since his quarantine stuff. I like some of his old stuff, but the quarantine stuff was the best imo. I'd love to catch one of his shows.
@@mikellwells3286 he’s quarantine shit was garbage he can’t rap
@@coktale easily I’m not a try hard poser fake
I can relate to this. I don't know any scales or nothing, they get on my nerves, but I can express myself on guitar in a unique way no one else can.
I love the wisdom that you’re dropping man. I’m subscribing forsure 👍
The fact that he nailed the Stevie T impersonation 😭💀Stevie T needs to see this 9:21
He did react to that performance
As a fan of MGK I truly appreciated the OBJECTIVE & UNBIASED pov. As a fan of his that's ALL I wanted. Didn't want smoke being blown up u know where, or blind hate with zero constructive criticism. You were extremely fair and accurate in your assessment I'd say. As a fan I think one of MGK's biggest strengths how versatile the guy is. He may not have mastered one particular thing but he's also talented in a wide variety of ways. " A Jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." I'll say, if you've ever been to a show he's really good live.. You can tell he really enjoys what he does and puts his ALL into every show. The guy has a crazy work ethic too and NEVER stops working. He's constantly writing, making, releasing new music, acting, touring, performing a late shows, doing interviews, phototshoots, making appearances, ect. He reallh doesn't stop.
Only thing I completely disagreed with was him getting murdered by Eminem. Yes, Rap Devil doesn't even compare to Killshot (lyrically.) But for me I still enjoyed Rap Devil much more. First off, Eminem dissed MGK and for me I respect the fact that he had the nuts to not be too afraid to fire back, and actually stood up for himself. THAT my friend is what Hip-hop is all about. It's always Much better to swing back, and even miss, than to not swing back at all. Didn't see any other rappers fire back at Em when Em was dissing them. And I LOVE Eminem. Rap Devil was objectively really good and even most of the main popular hip-hop heads seem to all agree and come that consensus. Which brings me to my last point, MGK's next album is a hip-hop album.
MGK sucks
Rap devil was catchy but not for repeated listening tbh
@Deco Electra lmao that’s fair I was high as shit when I wrote that 😂
@@uchihasasuke7436 it has over 357 million views on one video
@@dougieefresh1829 ok? Is that supposed to change my perception of the song?
i needed this a lot, because i beat myself up to this things like "oh i am not technical" etc etc. i needed to hear this, because i have a good ear for tempo and if i want i can be good even whitout be technical, thank you so much this made me feel better
Oh yeah, a good rhythm guitarist impresses the hell out of me. And it really sounds good too.
Such a good perspective, Kurt made me love guitar even more and my guitar teacher hated nirvana. Plus I grew up on classic rock and understood that Kurt wasn’t the best but he brought his A game with emotions. People playing guitar is always a good thing even if they love MGK
The smile on his face as he watches MGK play - that's what a true guitarist invokes with his/her playing.
LOL, that's not a smile of joy from enjoying the music.
Dude's talking about protraying feeling through his music. I'd like to appreciate the drummer making the same wah wah riff sound like 4 different songs with 4 different feelings. Reall well done on his part!
I’ve seen this man live three times and every time he’s done a guitar solo, he’s genuinely passionate about it and at those shows you can tell.
why would you pay to see that man 3 times
@@qoopertrooper ok music elitist
@@qoopertrooperhis concerts are dope. Saw him before he did punk and after. Both great shows
@@mysticshawty1234 nah I'm a human character elitist actually.
He still sucks at guitar he’s a poser
I appreciate that you called it like it is and showed some real love to MGK which honestly not a lot of people in the industry have the balls to do! Keep it up and you got a new follower for it, stay real!
Agree Herman, well said. Great advice on performance and keeping the punk attitude no matter how good you are ✌️☠️🏴🇦🇺
Honestly I hope he inspires more kids to start bands and play whatever they want to play. When I was a kid nobody told me the dudes in Sabbath or Metallica were literally teenagers when they put out their first albums.
That's what he wants too!!
No one’s getting inspired to pick up a guitar cause of mgk
@@brandonlatus2218 idk man The Aquabats were like my gateway drug into rock music and they had the same drummer as MGK before he filled in for Blink 182’s drummer on tour
@@robbiewilson214 again no one’s getting inspired to pick up a guitar or rock music cause of mgk
Actually they are! Because of mgk my daughter is learning how to play and with a guitar he gifted her for her birthday. You seem to think you know everything about mgk but it's all hate
such a good dude man i love how you just care about people having fun playing music and non of the other crap
I feel like you are speaking to me. As a brand new guitar player in my 40s, I picked it up, started a band, and am nervously giging regularly. Love every minute but I play simple and I try my best to play for the crowd.
Very cool! In my 30s and I have 2 years on guitar, would love to pursue this. Best of luck.
I think just like you! I have been a fan of Dragondorce since 2007, I love sreeding But at the same time I love bands like Sum 41. When MGK published tikets to my downfall, I did love it. I have to say that it's not that easy to write a catchy song. The song could not be complicated but being that creative yes.
Mgk had no talent he makes easy song my farts write better music
Yeah he doesn’t write his songs
I gre up listening to Blink 182 but I am older now and my tastes have expanded to other genres but watching MGK do the 'blink style' and then listening to you talk about technical players( I get reminded of Tosin Abasi or Tim Henson) reminds me that everyone can like anything and just because you like it doesnt mean that someone else has too
I love Animals As Leaders but I have always thought that they are the kinda band that would only appeal to other musicians so I agree with what you are saying
you brought up very good points i couldn't agree more. The person who actually inspired me to play guitar after just owning it for like 5 years and it collecting dust was you herman li and my friend.
I've listened to dragonforce for years, but this is the first time I've actually heard Herman Li talk. Never watched any videos of his where he's talking until now though. Really interesting accent, I like it.
It's all about feel. Gary Moore springs to mind. Music like art should move you and be felt in your soul.
"Where the fuck was I going to learn how to play like Steve Vai." is the laziest excuse to put effort into your instrument I think I've ever heard.
13:50 Good point. Technical playing and putting on a good performance for an audience are separate skills that u have to learn, and it isn't easy to be perfectly technical when u need to focus on giving the people watching a good show as well.
Honest review my friend. I’m now subbed
I love the idea of finding the spot in the song that allows for smoother transitions because I never actually thought of it that way. When I was coming up, I treated huge position shifts just like learning position and shifting on the violin: I would repeat the same shift over and over again until I got it right. While that did get the job done it wasn’t near as much fun as starting with something musical and adding just enough technical prowess to get the job done. There is a line in Victor Wooten‘s book where a character says that they cannot play a particular instrument and the response is good then play music. I hope that Machine Gun Kelly can teach the current generation who have all been exposed to over processed auto tune/beat detective beleaguered music how to have their own unique voice. I don’t think that it’s an accident how nirvana had already hit the scene when jewel was able to write music when she literally only knew four chords in that order exclusively.
No one’s getting inspired to play guitar from a talentless hack who can’t even play said guitar
He seems to love playing. That's all I need. Dude can set the mood with a guitar.
Mgks a try hard poser
big respect to herman li for breaking this down and giving credit where credit is due!!
aloha....I just wanted to drop a few lines and say how much I enjoyed you speaking about guitar playing...you seem like such an interesting person...mahalo for sharing your knowledge. I appreciate you. 🙏🏼 Blessings from the big 🏝️ of Hawai'i 🤙🏼🤘🏼🖤
What a pity you didn't analize his other performance at SNL, his most powerful one of the song Lonely. The light system broke down just before him going on the stage and he made a very intense and emotional performance. Also his recent acoustic shows in UK were amazing. The videos from his current tours speak loudly on his ability to communicate emotions and engage with the audience!
Are you an insider or just someone who goes to his concerts?
i love how he even uses live instruments even for his rap songs live which really enhances the whole experience, unlike some rappers who just play the instrumentals on loudspeakers
That was an amazing performance
@@JojoWasa57 wdym by insider? Like how do they know that the light system broke for that snl performance? Pretty sure mgk talked about it in a insta story or post saying "whole light system collapsed so i kinda had to wing that shit in the dark"
@@grantlang1187 Insider? - because of what M V was saying in his reply to me about an earlier comment I made about Sophie Lloyd. Wondered if he was maybe part of MGK's entourage.
Not gunna lie this has opened my eyes. Now I can really appreciate what he does a lot more. Ive allways loved MGK. Ive allways been a good Heel myself. I might have to Play some guitar and jam to MGK now.
This was explained perfectly, thank you DragonForce!
I love Herman, he's so real and down to earth 🤘