His anecdote about the Holdsworth gig is the same as when I saw Eric Johnson live. He seemed so frustrated with his tone or playing the whole time, but to the crowd it was amazing.
36:48 onwards is such a massively important lesson. Accept and embrace your strengths AND your weaknesses. There is no point trying to emulate something that you will most likely just be a pale imitation of. Use your strengths and your weaknesses to find what makes you unique and use that to find your own voice.
This was such a great conversation guys, it’s awesome to hear how you you both deal mentally with the struggle of finding/accepting your personal sound and accepting certain limitations in how you arrived at it. Thanks to you both for the honesty and transparency.
Great interview. I don't listen to Tom's style of music very much, but I appreciate his insight and attitude. You guys hit the nail on the head with this one.
Fantastic video guys. Some fantastic insights. Josh, I'd love to see you chat with Chris Buck. One of my favorite players and is always interesting to listen to.
This is the best one yet. I'm the same age and I think a lot of us can relate to growing up with Guitar Player magazine which was killer, but also allowed a lot of us to get really good at sounding really good without having any idea what we were doing.
This conversation is enlightening and has given me more confidence and realization that there are acceptances, struggles, successes, not so successful, times.
Best one so far - so, so honest and revealing about what you do, how you do it, and the struggle to maintain a 'level' of ability, and to keep pushing forward. Really inspiring.
Love to hear you guys talking about embracing your own personal strengths, not beating yourself up over stuff you struggle to do which others make look easy. For me, speed with accuracy has always been something I've struggled with - I just dont have naturally very fast fingers, and i've come to be ok with that, as I have strengths in other departments.
That entire conversation was one of the most enlightening, informative and honest guitar/music discussions I have seen. Just such great insight and observations from you both. Fascinating to be reminded that even two such brilliant players like yourselves are still human - a reminder we all need to see and keep in mind. Josh, if this music thing doesn't work out for you, you got a great future as an interviewer. :P XD You just GET it. You instinctively know to let your subject breathe and talk without getting in their way and yet you just know the right places to jump in and provide your own perspective, which all serve to take the discussion into really genuine, meaningful directions. AWESOME CONTENT....THANK YOU BOTH! PS: As a devoted Ibanez guy for 3 decades+ I am delighted to hear such positive comments. Yes, the cynical will cry "of course they would say that!". But the truth those people forget is that people like Tom Quayle, Josh Smith, Satch, Vai, Gilbert, Timmons, Benson and so many other legendary players could pick and choose the guitar manufacturers of their choice. The haters forget that. And you see the length of time such players stay with the brand - not years, but DECADES. That pretty much speaks volumes on so many levels about the inner workings at Ibanez.
another great interview josh. you’re really onto something with these. went back and watched the sayce one the other day so i think i’m caught up! covid sucks ass but it paved the way for your channel and all the other killer stuff people have been making/posting as well as freeing up time for quayle and all the rest to be available to do these. Keep making the lemonade brother!
Two brilliant guitarists/musicians out there and two brilliant human beings out there and two brilliant persons out there ever...They are both ....... brilliant....
Great interview - the most open and insightful so far. Love the Solo app btw - I’ve been using it for warm-ups before I get into practising bebop lines since day 1 of its release. It’s perfect for me. Simple to use, keeps me focused, warms the brain, the ears as well as the fingers... Love it. Tom and the developers listen to feedback and were quick to add Oleo into the practice options, despite Tom’s fear of hearing someone call for rhythm changes :-D
25:15 “Option Paralysis” exactly the same, subscribed to Spotify, Access to all the sounds in the world, and cannot decide what to play, So search for new material, Hit play and within 5 seconds I’m on “Fans Also Like” no giving anything a chance. Back to the Vinyl and CD’s for me.
Love the videos but Josh’s mic is typically so low in volume that when I turn up to hear him better the guest is typically noticeably louder. Just offering som feedback and not wanting to gripe. Love the playing and info!!
Tom just as matter of interest. That SG2 - You stripped the paint, was it Black with Grovers and the original black plastic single coil types pick ups.
Why so much pressure? Make a single every month and compile a album at the end of the year! I get you like to have a thought out album, cause you used to here music this way. Me too! But, the people aren't, so no pressure needed💜 live your both playing 🤘🎸
@@JayMatharu i didnt mean his guitar is nicer than mine. my guitar in his hands would not look like firewood. it would look like finely tuned instrument, just not in my hands
48 Minutes in and they have both played a bit. I appreciate it when the guitar takes the back seat to the discussion in interviews, and is only used for demonstrative purposes to supplement the discussion.
I could listen to Tom Quayle 24/7. That guy is so modest - in a good way. Thanks for this, Josh!
"Keep going somewhere" - love that.
Killer chat this is guys. Love love love your work.
Awesome insights on this one. Also, great shout on Immanuel Wilkins' "Omega", that's an incredible album front to back!
Ridiculously good interview. The insights are incredible
Time for Tom Quayle to put out an EP of his favorite standards. The Tom Quayle trio would be huge!
His anecdote about the Holdsworth gig is the same as when I saw Eric Johnson live. He seemed so frustrated with his tone or playing the whole time, but to the crowd it was amazing.
36:48 onwards is such a massively important lesson. Accept and embrace your strengths AND your weaknesses. There is no point trying to emulate something that you will most likely just be a pale imitation of. Use your strengths and your weaknesses to find what makes you unique and use that to find your own voice.
Tom is one of my favorite modern players. A legato master! Nice work Josh.
One the best discussions so far. Very interesting and a lot to think about.
Tom was my guitar teacher when I was a kid, great guy and teacher.
This was such a great conversation guys, it’s awesome to hear how you you both deal mentally with the struggle of finding/accepting your personal sound and accepting certain limitations in how you arrived at it. Thanks to you both for the honesty and transparency.
Great interview. I don't listen to Tom's style of music very much, but I appreciate his insight and attitude. You guys hit the nail on the head with this one.
Fantastic video guys. Some fantastic insights. Josh, I'd love to see you chat with Chris Buck. One of my favorite players and is always interesting to listen to.
Nice to hear guys at that level expressing the same frustrations and concerns that I do as a (more humble) player.
This is the best one yet. I'm the same age and I think a lot of us can relate to growing up with Guitar Player magazine which was killer, but also allowed a lot of us to get really good at sounding really good without having any idea what we were doing.
This conversation is enlightening and has given me more confidence and realization that there are acceptances, struggles, successes, not so successful, times.
Great stuff, guys. About rekindling the fire - buy vinyl again! It’s been transformative for me, after many years of streaming music.
Such a wonderful guest, interviewer.
Another amazing interview, and huge thanks to both Josh and Tom, really insightful!
My dudes!!
Best one so far - so, so honest and revealing about what you do, how you do it, and the struggle to maintain a 'level' of ability, and to keep pushing forward. Really inspiring.
Yep, completely agree.
Love to hear you guys talking about embracing your own personal strengths, not beating yourself up over stuff you struggle to do which others make look easy. For me, speed with accuracy has always been something I've struggled with - I just dont have naturally very fast fingers, and i've come to be ok with that, as I have strengths in other departments.
Fantastic! So much wisdom, honesty and openness here. Thanks guys :)
My first real worked out song moment was the Couldn't stand the weather riff. Was hooked from that point
Great interview/talk. Thank you guys for being brutally honest.
Josh, you are an interviewer extraordinaire. Michael Parkinson would be proud of you. Thanks both you legends.
That entire conversation was one of the most enlightening, informative and honest guitar/music discussions I have seen. Just such great insight and observations from you both. Fascinating to be reminded that even two such brilliant players like yourselves are still human - a reminder we all need to see and keep in mind.
Josh, if this music thing doesn't work out for you, you got a great future as an interviewer. :P XD You just GET it. You instinctively know to let your subject breathe and talk without getting in their way and yet you just know the right places to jump in and provide your own perspective, which all serve to take the discussion into really genuine, meaningful directions.
AWESOME CONTENT....THANK YOU BOTH!
PS: As a devoted Ibanez guy for 3 decades+ I am delighted to hear such positive comments. Yes, the cynical will cry "of course they would say that!". But the truth those people forget is that people like Tom Quayle, Josh Smith, Satch, Vai, Gilbert, Timmons, Benson and so many other legendary players could pick and choose the guitar manufacturers of their choice. The haters forget that. And you see the length of time such players stay with the brand - not years, but DECADES. That pretty much speaks volumes on so many levels about the inner workings at Ibanez.
another great interview josh. you’re really onto something with these. went back and watched the sayce one the other day so i think i’m caught up! covid sucks ass but it paved the way for your channel and all the other killer stuff people have been making/posting as well as freeing up time for quayle and all the rest to be available to do these.
Keep making the lemonade brother!
Two brilliant guitarists/musicians out there and two brilliant human beings out there and two brilliant persons out there ever...They are both ....... brilliant....
Great interview - the most open and insightful so far. Love the Solo app btw - I’ve been using it for warm-ups before I get into practising bebop lines since day 1 of its release. It’s perfect for me. Simple to use, keeps me focused, warms the brain, the ears as well as the fingers... Love it. Tom and the developers listen to feedback and were quick to add Oleo into the practice options, despite Tom’s fear of hearing someone call for rhythm changes :-D
great interview with two stellar guitar players +12
Awesome,thanks 👍
Thanks guys!
I should buy all the music i want to learn.... I order to absorb it better and deeper.... Good take away, thank you!
Relate to wearing out an ALBUM! My brother used to hide his Beatles. The quest to find music from an Artist that’s not popular...at the time.
Guitar technique was available in Canada.
Awesome!
25:15 “Option Paralysis” exactly the same, subscribed to Spotify, Access to all the sounds in the world, and cannot decide what to play, So search for new material, Hit play and within 5 seconds I’m on “Fans Also Like” no giving anything a chance. Back to the Vinyl and CD’s for me.
Great!
Love the videos but Josh’s mic is typically so low in volume that when I turn up to hear him better the guest is typically noticeably louder. Just offering som feedback and not wanting to gripe. Love the playing and info!!
Tom just as matter of interest. That SG2 - You stripped the paint, was it Black with Grovers and the original black plastic single coil types pick ups.
Yeah Tom
Shit I want a josh smith guitar
Guitar technique was available in the US IN THE 90’s.
Why so much pressure? Make a single every month and compile a album at the end of the year! I get you like to have a thought out album, cause you used to here music this way. Me too! But, the people aren't, so no pressure needed💜 live your both playing 🤘🎸
Damn Josh’s new Ibanez is so sick
and made in Japan.......... it's called the Sad Cloner
Uh Oh... TOM! People are getting ready to burgle your dad's house now! 1918 Martin! You have your mouth to blame. Lol
New TQ Ibanez tele sig????
RULING!
when i hear tom play i look at my guitar and it looks like firewood......
Better get a new fancier guitar ;)
@@JayMatharu i didnt mean his guitar is nicer than mine. my guitar in his hands would not look like firewood. it would look like finely tuned instrument, just not in my hands
Sorry was just being a bit sarky
Great interview! But there has to be something said about two great guitarists with guitars in hand and not playing a note. Lol.
Ibanez....now made in Japan.........for 1 reason....save money on American Labor.... sad..commercial clone
Interesting how the first song you folks learn is a Metallica song. For my generation it was Deep Purple.....
what ibanez is tom has?🤔🤔🤔
It’s pity Tom changed his Fibenare guitar on Ibanez.
I still associate him with that firenare roadmaster
No guitar to be heard for the whole of this.
48 Minutes in and they have both played a bit. I appreciate it when the guitar takes the back seat to the discussion in interviews, and is only used for demonstrative purposes to supplement the discussion.
Tom Quayle is great. But if you watch enough of his demos you will see that he is very repetitive in what he does.
In his demos, yes. If you hear him actually play tunes, no. He breaks out of his usual finger patterns and improvise melodies.