Improvisation over an 80's Ballad BT - NO SHREDDING!

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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2024

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  • @Geraet
    @Geraet 7 років тому +358

    you know you're a badass when you have to put "no shredding" in the title

  • @TheMichaelseymour
    @TheMichaelseymour 8 років тому +454

    No shredding ? That is me at my shredding speed .

    • @richardfloyd4029
      @richardfloyd4029 8 років тому +5

      This isn't even close to shred speed. Look up Michael Angel Batio and Yngwie Malmsteen, now that is shredding

    • @Hamppzah
      @Hamppzah 8 років тому +24

      oh my lord, Brian.. please, tell me you're kidding

    • @masterofsloths
      @masterofsloths 8 років тому +43

      It's a joke, charles.

    • @dawnoftheshred7757
      @dawnoftheshred7757 8 років тому +19

      Charles O'Kenneth MAB is probly the most emotionless guitarist on the planet. Rick destroys him and yngwie

    • @TheMichaelseymour
      @TheMichaelseymour 7 років тому +5

      Charles O'Kenneth i hear he is a master - this michael batio -
      Master Batio in fact.

  • @TruthSurge
    @TruthSurge 9 років тому +88

    I love how that neck pickup sounds. It's so bright and present.

    • @phutureproof
      @phutureproof 4 роки тому +6

      Hey for once I see one of your comments and you aren't chatting shit!

    • @alessandro9740
      @alessandro9740 3 роки тому +1

      @@phutureproof lol true

    • @nickpenacl_
      @nickpenacl_ 2 роки тому

      Not much bright as the bridge neck , but still much more warm and clear sound than neck for sure

    • @ukcats82
      @ukcats82 2 роки тому

      That's the over 1k Ibanez guitars for ya, love em

    • @iamacharliest
      @iamacharliest 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@ukcats82This is a premium model Ibanez so it wouldn't have been over 1k at the time. Also the pickups are swapped out with Bare knuckle Juggernauts I'm pretty sure which are what sound great.

  • @coopercarter
    @coopercarter 10 років тому +149

    Incredibly tasty run at 2:28, Rick. Hell yeah.

    • @xJaGG3d
      @xJaGG3d 6 років тому +10

      the entire video was a tasty run lol

  • @nikkindrid3634
    @nikkindrid3634 2 роки тому +21

    It's now 2022, and this is an eternal type of playing that will be a demonstration of perfect ability for all time.

    • @EnigmaticAnamoly
      @EnigmaticAnamoly 7 місяців тому

      2024 - I can confirm your comment still checks out 🤘

  • @mchangkiri
    @mchangkiri 10 років тому +37

    The backing track is "Faithful Spirits" by Luay Rifai.

  • @greekfreak1980
    @greekfreak1980 10 років тому +24

    Amazing stuff,has that 80's M.Schenker/Gary Moore/Jan Cyrka vibe.

  • @jamespaps4257
    @jamespaps4257 7 років тому +11

    Theres so many influences going on here at once all coming out i love it, from blues, harmonic minor/neo-classical, flamenco, jazz, simply awesome.

  • @whoshotya117
    @whoshotya117 9 років тому +123

    One huge bad thing.
    I can't get enough of it.

  • @khaledalbouzan4871
    @khaledalbouzan4871 8 років тому +23

    great man you make me cry....

  • @MarkvGorsel93
    @MarkvGorsel93 9 років тому +4

    doenst matter if you shref or dont shred! the way you pick the notes is so beautiful! just feels like it cuts right through my soul. keep playing Rick!

  • @SamBellGuitar
    @SamBellGuitar 9 років тому +70

    Tone dude. Amazing stuff.

  • @GeroLubovnik
    @GeroLubovnik 11 років тому +41

    Sometimes we fail to realize the slow stuff is tougher musically than the bombastic shredding as it takes REAL musicality as well as technique and an incredible amount of control. Love it.

    • @korybant8409
      @korybant8409 8 років тому +29

      Nope, musical shredding is far more difficult. Bach is full on shred, fam.

    • @lueysixty-six7300
      @lueysixty-six7300 4 роки тому +3

      What people in comments call slow...almost dismissively, is kinda sad. I'd like to see how fast and well they play. This solo wasn't about any single thing (speed, "emotional" playing, slow bends, playing through the chord changes etc), but rather, it made good use of these specialities to deliver the "right" solo, or the solo the song demanded.

    • @japhetanciado7999
      @japhetanciado7999 4 роки тому

      yup. shredding is boring after a few minutes.. soulful soloing will never be dull

    • @shahingozalov7910
      @shahingozalov7910 2 роки тому

      ⅞oh9

  • @txampi
    @txampi 5 років тому +8

    you´re one the best guitarist i´ve seen in my life!! virtuoso technique and virtuoso musicallity! congrats man!

  • @axefxiii8591
    @axefxiii8591 5 років тому +1

    Rick Graham you are truly and inspiration and an artist. I often get down on myself for not being able to sweep 128 note long 16th note rising and falling arpeggios at 4k bpm, but you reminded me you dont have to be able to play the fastest runs to play the most beautiful soul touching music. Thank you my friend.......

  • @fwlipem
    @fwlipem 5 років тому +1

    2019 arrived and i still see this video every single day... and it still send chills down the spine

  • @jonbones-
    @jonbones- Рік тому +1

    Outstanding talented guitar player... First heard this amazing composition years ago and always listen to it while running the streets... So just wanted to say thank you.
    And Thank you to UA-cam because without them none of us would have ever been introduced to such amazing talented people around the world 👊🏾

  • @davi6006
    @davi6006 3 роки тому +4

    This tone gives me goosebumps

  • @60ndown
    @60ndown 10 років тому +86

    i think you snuck a little shredding in there :)

  • @jackpiki
    @jackpiki 3 роки тому +2

    it's the fifth time I listen to this today, I can't get enough of it please send help

  • @always_lucid
    @always_lucid 2 роки тому

    Bro you attaining my max speed and calling it no shredding makes me wanna go to the corner and weep, but then again the Master can only inspire. Phenomenally sweet ballad.

  • @kgotsotshwana8631
    @kgotsotshwana8631 5 місяців тому

    11 years ago but still making it my absolute favourite highlighting the chord changes ❤❤❤

  • @pedromartins6904
    @pedromartins6904 7 років тому

    Rick I really miss these times when you used to improvise over any backing track, with or without shred... This is just amazing!

  • @xionilee3442
    @xionilee3442 4 роки тому +1

    I can feel Rick holding back as much as he could.. But yet still produces great tone grea tune great playing.. That's how great he is..

  • @rubentumbelaka4042
    @rubentumbelaka4042 5 років тому

    after watching tons of guitars video in youtube, I must surely and regularly get back to this one. A really masterpiece

  • @JakobStrand
    @JakobStrand 5 років тому +1

    Reminds me of that one song with Satriani...beautiful play Rick!

  • @ramiromelendreras4567
    @ramiromelendreras4567 6 років тому +1

    this is the most beautiful improvisation i,ve ever heard. Incredible, thank you for your music Rick

  • @ralphz619
    @ralphz619 2 роки тому

    It's 2022 and still stuck with your beautiful solo. The first time I heard this beautiful piece was way back in 2013.

  • @svtcobra666
    @svtcobra666 9 років тому

    Man....Rick Graham is one of my go-to guys on UA-cam when I'm just looking for music to listen to....fantastic work!

  • @shaurya-dobhal
    @shaurya-dobhal Рік тому +1

    master rick with the master tone and feel

  • @shooweri3666
    @shooweri3666 3 роки тому +2

    I've always liked how this guitar sounds so I just bought an used RG721RW that I found for a good price. Phenomenal sounding and playing guitar with solid build quality. Installed Duncan Custom/DiMarzio Illuminator pickups, Gotoh locking tuners and Luminlay side dots.

    • @Georgiyantyufeyev
      @Georgiyantyufeyev 2 роки тому +2

      I’ve wanted one of those for years!

    • @shooweri3666
      @shooweri3666 2 роки тому

      @@Georgiyantyufeyev They're pretty nice guitars. Test one if you can!

    • @YaoEspirito
      @YaoEspirito 2 роки тому

      Plus, they look great.

  • @SamHortonMusic
    @SamHortonMusic 11 років тому +4

    Perfect! This is the type of lead guitar I love, so much feel!

  • @hugoflores8365
    @hugoflores8365 7 років тому

    This took me back to the time I was a kid and enjoy listening to this amazing music on a rainy night thinking.... how on earth can he play the guitar like that.....thank you Maestro.

  • @keinhabibaufhawaii
    @keinhabibaufhawaii 11 років тому

    Man this is so awesome and quite a showcase how much tone is actually comin' from the picking hand... people tend to underestimate that too often! sounds so "easy" but it is truly one of a kind.

  • @odinplays6143
    @odinplays6143 7 років тому

    For the last year now i have just been returning to my "liked videos" tab on youtube to find this video again. You phrasing in this video is just amazing. Some more of these "no shredding" videos would be nice ;)

  • @TruthSurge
    @TruthSurge 10 років тому +29

    Not to sound critical but man, I've watched many Rick vids and this is really the first one where I sensed he lost touch with the melody there in the middle and wasn't sure where he wanted to go. IOW, he's human! hahahhaha Still, very nice melodic lines and tone and touch as always. I think sometimes hearing someone who's clearly a great musician make a mistake or even hesitate or whatever, it can be inspiring. haha It can say HEY, he's not superman. Maybe I can learn a few of these things? I'm glad he took the time to upload all of these vids and yes, they are in a way little ads for his site and all but I've enjoyed the heck out of watching these. I know you're not reading all your comments, who could, but thanks, Rick! You rock.

    • @ferassalah9695
      @ferassalah9695 6 років тому +5

      That shows you that it is an IMPROVISATION

    • @swadlikesapplesbigred8547
      @swadlikesapplesbigred8547 6 років тому +8

      Yes you needa delete this comment actually...

    • @kabirsingh1900
      @kabirsingh1900 4 роки тому +3

      Hey man, you can go and fuck off coz no one cares about your dumb opinion. Please go and play your shitty old licks and let us enjoy rick Graham licks in peace. Now go fuck off.

    • @phutureproof
      @phutureproof 4 роки тому +1

      Ah man that didn't last long :(

    • @MikeF031
      @MikeF031 4 роки тому +2

      Okayyy that escalated quickly. I agree that it is inspiring, and we are all aware that it is an improv. It puts the listener in place of the player and vice versa, allows for relation and shows the common denominator between him and us. A really helpful thing for those of us who are not on his level.

  • @yes100yessireebob6
    @yes100yessireebob6 6 років тому

    That's was as sweet as it gets.....no amount of "practice" can render that kind of emotion, it' comes completely from within.....

  • @Satchin73
    @Satchin73 10 років тому +3

    Wow, I l love this track awesome feeling!!!!! Simply great,great and GREAT, MAN!! I'm a big fan of Rick Graham.

  • @YTJamTracks
    @YTJamTracks 6 років тому

    Amazing as usual. Beautiful tone and phrasing.

    • @YTJamTracks
      @YTJamTracks 6 років тому

      All sorts of BTs on my channel including some 80s cheese haa.,

  • @DemiurgePhoenix
    @DemiurgePhoenix 11 років тому

    AMAZING.
    I never know where to start to unlock improvisation...seem so easy when I hear you!

  • @theanimator1029
    @theanimator1029 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful guitar. Beautiful solo.

  • @dianas-space
    @dianas-space 8 років тому +3

    amazing technique and feel, I am in awe!

  • @сергейм-п7т
    @сергейм-п7т 7 років тому +3

    сила. просто МАСТЕР мужик.ничего не скажешь -есть чему завидовать и учиться.

  • @alrick3000
    @alrick3000 7 років тому

    Excellently executed squealing pinch harmonics on a ballad, pure BLISS!

  • @TheGuitaristTony
    @TheGuitaristTony 9 років тому

    2:46-2:55 my favourite bit of note choice, but its all amazing.

  • @Halogran77
    @Halogran77 11 років тому

    He did this in the year 2013,,, and he's considered a guitar god!
    Excellent as always Rick!

  • @mksounds6326
    @mksounds6326 4 роки тому

    The conscious decisions not to shred are what causes that beautiful tension. Although I would argue that there is some tasteful shredding going on at various points here.
    Great work. Tasty chops. Keep rockin'.
    MK

  • @immortalsoloist
    @immortalsoloist 11 років тому +1

    You're a phenomenal guitar player Rick. Whatever you play sounds great.
    Remain blessed.

  • @megnadh
    @megnadh 11 років тому

    shredding, no shredding you always rock !!! such fluid playing !!

  • @tetraederzufrequenz8428
    @tetraederzufrequenz8428 3 роки тому

    IT was fantastic. Very emotional and expression it feels like when the Sun go out in the morning...
    Wow.
    Thank You.

  • @StevenMartinGuitar
    @StevenMartinGuitar 10 років тому

    It was me who requested this. Rick really nails everything he plays. He's certainly got 'dem feelz'. ;)

  • @00Uglyduckling00
    @00Uglyduckling00 9 років тому +2

    You are a true artist...

  • @GeroLubovnik
    @GeroLubovnik 11 років тому

    One more thing... I've seen at least one of your early vids when you looked like the Pillsbury Doughboy. What you've done with your physique is amazing and I wanted to let you know that someone out here has noticed. Incroible! Thanks for all your posts.

  • @TheGuitarshredder515
    @TheGuitarshredder515 9 років тому +4

    masterful playing

  • @thegreatskygig
    @thegreatskygig 8 років тому +4

    That tone!!!! Damn

  • @fedestefaninski
    @fedestefaninski 7 років тому

    What a beatiful playing my friend. All the feeling putting on it. Congratulations, geetings from ARgentina

  • @bassmanjordan1139
    @bassmanjordan1139 7 років тому +1

    Blows my mind every time

  • @StefanDLazarov
    @StefanDLazarov 9 років тому

    Amazing!!! Currently i am studying your approach to scales ( lick library CD) hopefully one day i will be able to run the freatboard like u!

  • @TheSubconsciousness
    @TheSubconsciousness 10 років тому

    love it! Sounds so natural and improvised. Even visible at 1:43.

  • @stevesolo16
    @stevesolo16 5 років тому

    Loven it! Everything is so clean,..and it tells a story the more you get into it. I'll have it down by tonight. Thanks for posting.

  • @danielgoodwin1571
    @danielgoodwin1571 2 роки тому

    I always search the most fantastic guitarist I can find yet this is the first I've ever heard of Rick. How in the world is that possible. Earlier today was checking out some Andy James. ( Love his playing) and there was Victory featuring Rick. That shit melted my face. Love this guy Ricks playing. One of my new favs

    • @sobeit1927
      @sobeit1927 2 роки тому

      Check out “Dooo”

    • @alexjackson8841
      @alexjackson8841 2 роки тому

      @@sobeit1927 The doo is a great player but not on that super high level of Andy and Rick

    • @sobeit1927
      @sobeit1927 2 роки тому

      @@alexjackson8841 As a player myself , I love to discover tremendous players .the impressiveness of the dooo is his ability to improvise any song , even a song he has only just heard a few bars of , he then often plays better than the original . Also playing two guitars together and playing each of them considerably better than I could ever play . Awesome talent . Have you checked out “Panos Antonio Arvanitis “ ? If not then I suggest you do . Get back and give me your thoughts on this guy , he totally blows me away .

    • @alexjackson8841
      @alexjackson8841 2 роки тому

      @@sobeit1927 I’m not saying any negative about him he’s an incredibly talented player I certainly wish I had his skill. Just personally I don’t feel anything I’ve seen the dooo play matches the incredibly complex technical playing that Rick is capable of

  • @tomsfruitstand6821
    @tomsfruitstand6821 7 років тому

    I love guitars with a natural finish. Sounds awesome too.

  • @kent17520
    @kent17520 11 років тому

    Has the soulful quality of Billy Gibbons' lead in "Rough Boy". All these people who think just because some can play 164th notes that they can't also play with feeling, depth, intonation and an overwhelming sense of theory should line up for a group enema. Bravo, Rick.

  • @lueysixty-six7300
    @lueysixty-six7300 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, toan!! 🤟😎 This is what I need an Ibo for...they have a stunningly beautiful tone when used tastefully. Mm - mmmmm... Great Gilmour style playing m' man! 😎👉

  • @Rose.Of.Hizaki
    @Rose.Of.Hizaki 5 років тому +1

    1:58 when you flicked the pickup selector. that crunch sound reminded me of car with a dodgy gearbox that wont slide into gear. oof lol

  • @MrShaktirock
    @MrShaktirock 8 років тому

    I don't know how to describe how good this music is! I just love it

  • @msteele0
    @msteele0 7 років тому

    Wow! Rick, I love all your playing, but this was just awesome! More of this please!!!

  • @jonaslundstrom2011
    @jonaslundstrom2011 5 років тому

    Ricks best solo, by far. Even though every now and then there was an intense pulling of my shredding nerve to get some stimulation.

  • @uncle-andy-guitar-herbst
    @uncle-andy-guitar-herbst 2 роки тому

    A great listening experience this morning. I love it. Rock on to the last note!

  • @bguitar95
    @bguitar95 10 років тому

    I love this! You should do more of this! It's so raw and intense

  • @ssa12344
    @ssa12344 11 років тому

    I agree with Greegzoid. Cutting Loose it very underrated. I would be nice to see a cover!!!

  • @kirkdoede2857
    @kirkdoede2857 8 років тому

    You are truly gifted Rick.

  • @GusDrax
    @GusDrax 11 років тому +19

    Excellent stuff Rick. I really like your phrasing.
    I have also a video playing over this exact backing track.
    It is an awesome backing track! hehe

    • @efeturhan596
      @efeturhan596 6 років тому +4

      Gus Drax you left comment 4 years ago did you improve your guitar 😁

  • @guitarsehole
    @guitarsehole 7 років тому

    Added to favourites!! Beautiful! And fun to play along to in drop C. Accidental harmonies all over the place. Haha

  • @arikandro
    @arikandro 4 роки тому

    One of my favorite tracks by you. the *feel*!

  • @aldoorozco7978
    @aldoorozco7978 8 років тому

    Rick Graham I love your videos! and I want to make a request to you. Could you please make a video lesson explaining how to achieve speed and smoothness related to sweep picking?

  • @Skelly5962
    @Skelly5962 4 роки тому

    Now that is some seriously beautiful playing, my man. You fucking rock.

  • @NickF97S
    @NickF97S 8 років тому +2

    Binge watching your videos you're awesome man, subscribed! Could you please do a tone tutorial? What guitar are you using?
    Thank you!

  • @remingtonsguitartheory143
    @remingtonsguitartheory143 7 років тому

    good stuff as always! what's most impressive is fast it never ends up sounding cheesy. good job brother. You are exceptional.

  • @glennhughes2664
    @glennhughes2664 3 роки тому

    It's the best I've heard you play.... Shredding is only a part of guitar it's important but still only one of the many parts it takes to be a complete guitarist.

  • @GeoNjules
    @GeoNjules 11 років тому

    Very nice. I could listen to this stuff all day long.

  • @jaymc6451
    @jaymc6451 10 років тому +1

    AWESOME Rick

  • @xombie0709
    @xombie0709 5 років тому

    0:42 I love the way this sounds

  • @Pete_Sam
    @Pete_Sam 7 років тому

    Wow forgot how great 80s guitar solos were. Awesome tone. Looks so effortless pulling out those harmonics 😎😜👍 class

  • @SayakPChatterjee
    @SayakPChatterjee 7 років тому

    Theres only one word goes for you......and that is LOVE...

  • @InstrumentalAvenue
    @InstrumentalAvenue 7 років тому

    You know I did a jam over this, but after the first notes that you played I already knew I was going to prefer yours.

  • @sasaknezevic1338
    @sasaknezevic1338 8 років тому +7

    One of the best guitar performances I have ever seen.Great sound of guitar,superb soloing,wonderfull melody...Make more stuff like this...👍👍👍👍

    • @YaoEspirito
      @YaoEspirito 8 років тому

      Make sure you look at his: 'Misha Mansoor, Bareknuckle' something or other he does here on UA-cam. It's even better than this!

    • @sasaknezevic1338
      @sasaknezevic1338 8 років тому

      Thanks man...I will.👍

  • @alexwr
    @alexwr 11 років тому

    This is so great! A really different side to your playing that I haven't seen over the last few videos :) A great musician and player!

  • @grios62gr
    @grios62gr 7 років тому

    Great shredding... Rick always seem to amaze me with such great Sentimental melodies guitar... Great teacher😎🤘🤘🤘

  • @GpGx9955
    @GpGx9955 11 років тому +1

    There is a new scale that Rick uses in his pieces/improvvisations: the awesome scale. This scale makes awesome everything you play, but only Rick knows this scale. Someone think that Rick, used to contact God to learn this scale.

  • @carlostorosepulveda676
    @carlostorosepulveda676 4 роки тому

    Muy bueno, excelente trabajo melódico y técnico, saludos desde Chile.

  • @sotiroussis
    @sotiroussis 10 років тому

    Amazing tone and phrasing.Who can dislike this? .....

  • @bobby9847
    @bobby9847 6 років тому +13

    0:40 Timmons mode activate.

  • @ronandelana
    @ronandelana 11 років тому

    my favorite so far!

  • @ShammShammy
    @ShammShammy 11 років тому

    Very melodic, Rick. Love that tone as well, if I had the money, I'd try to get an AxeFX... Wish I could get close to this tone with normal equipment. Cheers!

  • @unknownman3267
    @unknownman3267 Рік тому +2

    Amazing.. Needs tutorial or tabs

  • @julifer9211
    @julifer9211 4 роки тому

    Ahhh yeah baby!!!
    Guitar settings and good playing awesome tone.

  • @Manu_RAS
    @Manu_RAS 9 років тому +3

    Wonderfull Music, awesome technic

  • @Chozal
    @Chozal 10 років тому

    Aha, I have that bt somewhere in my folders. Good track !

  • @cow6470
    @cow6470 8 років тому

    Mr. Graham is a monster. great performance.