Opinions On A Bunch Of Guitarists | Honest UnFiltered Opinions #16
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Guitarist/Songwriter/Samurai Born in the Manitoba prefecture of Canada, samuraiguitarist, honed his discipline under the study of the country's most powerful musical sensei. Bred on rock, raised on the blues, trained in jazz, samuraiguitarist creates incredibly innovative videos that showcase his talents on the guitar.
"In a street fight with his guitar and barely winning..." That's just flat-out genius.
This to me is all about how Neil usually plays electric guitar. Love it.
Neil excels at acoustic. Electric, not so much.
Reminded me of this
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@@Soundscapemind I have loved Neil Young's playing as far back as the Buffalo Springfield. While Steven Stills played very melodic thought out solo's, Neil sounded (and still does) like he has no idea about what the next note will be. He walks a tightrope on every solo but it's part of what makes him Neil Young and so unique. He plays guitar with a feel like Keith Richards (and even Charlie watts drumming). They always seems to be on the verge of just losing the song but never do. Neil is very refreshing, never boring and his songs are excellent.
I think Cobain’s playing had this quality too sometimes
If I could also make some suggestions for a part 2
- George Harrison
- Josh Homme
- Brian May
- Joe Perry
- Alex Lifeson
- Ace Frehley
- Billy Gibbons
Yes
Billie Joe
Yes
I would add Steve Morse to that list. I feel that guy flies under the radar a lot and I would like to hear what others think of him.
Andrew Pappas add Neal Schon aswell
My top 10:
Skrillex
Gordon Ramsay
Jimmy Buffett
Miles Davis
Tony Hawk
Shrek
Honey Nut Cheerios
Kmac
Jesus
Billie Eilish
BRUH
Lmaooo
You forgot Prince Charles.
You disgust me
Honey Nut Cheerios is not as good a Jesus IMO
Finally FINALLY someone gave praise to Jimi Hendrix' SONGWRITING!
Thank you sensei!
His songwriting and lyrics are both severely underated. I think he would of been bummed out to find out that his guitar heroics were people's main takeaway from his music.
@@gerimayawhyte154 he was a guitar prodigy but yeah his songwriting was def outshined
Hopefully we get a next episode with:
Jimmy page
Eric Clapton
Eddie van halen
Toni Iommi
SRV
Brian May
Jeff Beck
Joe Perry
Slash
Angus and Malcolm Young
Alex Lifeson
Eric Johnson
John Frusciante
Gary More
And BB king
laurens noy Maybe Eric Johnson too?
Jerry Cantrell
Gary Moore
Paul Gilbert
TimS #1 Maybe, but he already said that he does not like guitarists like Steve vai because it is 95% guitar. So his reaction would not be very special.
"this content i like it"
*smashes laptop on the ground*
"ANOTHER!"
O_e
Loving that Thor reference, btw
I understood that reference!
If you make a part two, I’d like to hear your thoughts on Dimebag Darrell
1000%. Hrs such an amazing guitar player, even if his tone is nails on a chalkboard
Rock In Peace Saint Dimebag! 👊😎
Eddie Van Halen gave away his yellow and black Frankenstrat so it could be buried with Dimebag.
Nuff said.
@@joermnyc it was originally supposed to be an exact replica then Eddie said "The original deserves the original".
The title to this video would have me believe that this is episode #16... Sammy G making a “part two” to this episode would most likely be #17
For some different suggestions:
Nick Drake
Elliott Smith
Ben Howard
Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro)
Jeff Buckley
Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead)
Paul Simon
Guthrie Govan
Mark Tremonti (Solo + Alter Bridge)
Yess Elliott Smith and Nick Drake were incredibly skilled and unique in their playing
Nick Drake is actually a genius. Such amazing music.
Mr. Borg
I straight up spammed Sammy G to do a hufo on Mark Tremonti for this go around
A good list, I’d throw Tom Verlaine in their too
HoneyNut CHEERIOS nah bro he ain’t even that good
"I'm not a guitar player, I'm a musician who mostly plays guitar". My respect for you hs reached a new pinncle.
I definitely agree about the "songwriting over guitar" idea. That's why I consider myself a "musician" or a "producer", rather than a "guitarist." For me (and I know this is different for everyone), guitar is a means of creating the songs that I want to create. If I can create those songs by other means and be happy with the result, that's fine too. I do want to improve my skills with guitar (because I think it'll open some doors for me musically), but I see it as just another tool in my toolbox, rather than the be-all-end-all of musical expression.
5:23
Sammy G: "I'm not into metal"
Also Sammy G: "I really like Metallica up to Master of Puppets"
Nah, I believe his words. Still without bass, AJFA is a remarkable album and many people into metal can find even one or two songs from it that they like I think. (I said "remarkable" just to be more objective, for me, it's a masterpiece.)
@Leejen Denetsosie Gomez Also call me crazy, but sometimes I hear a very low bassline blending in the scooped guitar lines
@@marquitobach7213 yes I know that
@@qqwp9937 I also believe him. I just thought it was strange to hear this from him and decided to make a little joke out of this hahaha
i mean Metallica is the biggest metal band in the world im not surprised
Some other suggestions..
Johnny Marr
John Fahey
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Eddie Hazel
BB King
Derek Trucks
John Mayer
Lindsey Buckingham
Vachan Eddie hazel is fucking glorious
And Alex Lifeson
and thurston moore and kevin shields
Derek Trucks is an amazing shout
What a guy
These videos are immensely entertaining please keep them coming
Everything you said about Neil Young was exactly how I feel about him.
I don't think his melodies are that strong actually, most of his stuff sounds samey, I'd rather listen to Vai or Satriani
@@leob4403 Its the style of Neil that sounds the same in that genre. Vai and Satch sound the same after awhile also. From a listener you remember a Neil Young song before Satch. No disrespect too Satch i listen too him all the time great technical guitarist. Neil Young plays with heart and feel and just enough guitar too make ya remember it.Satch better guitarist Neil Young better artist
@@brianforgie5515 just because you're playing acoustic doesn't mean you have more feel. Young is just strumming basic chords most of the time. Satriani has a much more unique songwriting approach, his songs instantly memorable
@@leob4403 Neil Young has a visual warmth and connection too his instrument. I get what Neil Young does on guitar. Nothing spectacular. Joe Satriani writes from a different perspective For sure Joe is eassy too spot with his sound but that cuz you know him. He doesnt appeal too the masses.. As i said no knock on joe but Neil Young is more appealing too the masses and too me also. I can listen to Vai Satch these guys for an hour or so them im done. Could listen too Neil all day. Neil Youngs guitar set fits his style. All said and done the best guitarist is Glen Campbell anyways.
@@brianforgie5515 I'm not the type of person that wants music to be soft noise in the background. I get it, Neil Young is easy to digest, same as country pop and so on, nothing you have to think about too much. While I have practiced Satriani tunes for 20 years and I'm still not there yet, and I still get a kick out of hearing his songs. The dynamic composition is just incredible, changes in keys, tempos, rhythm, scales and so on. His music takes you on a journey. While I don't need to hear Heart of gold or Rockin the free world ever again, they are already ingrained in my memory, and I know what they are all about, they are not growing with each listen. In the genre of Neil Young I'd rather listen to Creedence/Fogerty for example. Or as a pure singer/songwriter Nick Drake for example, what he did with different tunings and so on is much more interesting than Young.
Hendrix wasn’t the craziest guitar player but he had the whole package. Writing, live performance and humble about it. No one ever sounded like Hendrix.
He wrote Little wing one of the most unique and beautiful guitar pieces ever. I'm not even a huge fan of Hendrix but he was a genius
Guthrie Govan
Richie Kotzen
John 5
Jerry Cantrell
Marty Friedman
Paul Gilbert
Gary Clark Jr
Gary Moore
Satchel
Love the content!
Are you straight up my twin. Those are most of my top 10. Throw in EVH and Dime and you hit it. Jerry Cantrell is and always will be my #1.
Kotzen is a fucking beast
I always have to puke when I hear Kotzens Guitarplaying
Second Guthrie Govan
Moore is so underrated & almost forgotten among the younger generation.
How about: Jeff Beck, SRV, Clapton? Thanks, I like your straightforward opinions!
Bill Nastali throw Chet Atkins in there and you’ve got a good chunk of my top 10 👊🏾
All honesty I haven’t given Jeff Beck the time that I should. I’ll dive in here soon
How about:
Samuraiguitarist
Ian d'sa
Bradley Hall
Greg Koch
John mayer
Ichika nito
Randy rhodes
Tash wolf
Aaran marshall
never have i thought that i would read someones comment mentioning Ian d'sa. Other than me, lol. Such and underrated guitarist.
Jay A NS I like them all except for Tim Henson, I think what he does in the guitar is totally lifeless
he did one on polyphia already
TASH WOLF!!
@@leonardoleal5092 wat. Look up "Tim Henson | Liftoff Solo"
David Gilmour❤❤
Dave is literally the only guitarist who has stayed one of my 5 favorites for the entire time I've been a player myself.
To me he is the epitome of phrasing and feel beating out speed and the ability to do big runs every time. Jimmy Page plays 10 notes for every one of Dave's, and I know I'd rather hear him launch into the stratosphere with Comfortably Numb or Shine On any day...
Gilmour's tone and style gives me goosebumps.
Django Reinhardt was the GOAT, especially when playing with Stefan Grappelli who was also the GOAT.
The First Guitar Hero
Andres Segovia is also a Legend
Opinion on Lil Wayne, the greatest guitarist who ever lived
Well you're talking about him, I bet he never talks about you.
@Andrew Devine he’s just joking plus why are you defending Lil Wayne?
Lil Wayne needs no opinion stated from anyone, we all know he is above god
I can’t believe he even raps!
I wonder if he’ll be able to upload a lot more now, It’s looking like it, that would be great.
I really like how I was able to resonate with all of these opinions. I have wondered how to put these opinions in words for some of my music buddies, and I love to show them this wonderful piece of art.
I’ve been subbed to you for a while, but this video really made me respect you a lot more, but that I didn’t already have a general respect for your demeanor, but this was very wholesome and relatable as a guitarist. Thanks dude.
I love Nirvana. I really like how you speak about them with an objective respect and appreciation and constantly reiterate that it's just your personal taste that makes you not a fan. I often speak the same about Rush. I have tremendous respect and admiration of Rush for their contribution to the world of music - I even like the way they are/were such good friends. I just don't love the music, personally.
I wonder what you think of Johnny Marr, my absolute favorite. Cant imagine how many hours i put into learning those Smiths songs
Man. You're just so refreshing. I love listening to how you disect your own likes/dislikes. Its not just. "This is what I like" its, "This is how I perceive the world around me, and this is why I enjoy it."
At the end you articulated just what I’ve been thinking for years. Thanks!
I’ve seen Knopfler live. Get in before he gets too old.
One is never "too old".
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GOAT in my humble opinion
@@aylbdrmadison1051...if one is fortunate enough to not get arthritis.
Yeah mark is sick
I’m not at all the sentimental type, but seeing Mark perform on On Every Street live last year made me tear up for the first time in years. In my opinion, there are very few guitarists who are able to convey emotion through their music like Mark
Easy-going-down Grateful Dead songs to check out: Help On The Way, Scarlett Begonias, Built To Last
Also, since you're a story song kind of guy, check out "Althea" and "Mexicali Blues"
The other other Matt Mexicali Blues is one of my favorite Dead songs. All their cosmic country songs are simply too good
For what it's worth as a long time guitar nut 60 yrs nearly, and a very limited player. I agree with your views and ideas about guitar players and importantly the great music that isn't always about virtuosity. Great stuff
I love your perception of music. The way you feel about songwriting is class, man. I'm a self taught songwriter, mostly focusing on dark folk and country stuff. I think your course is exactly what I need because I can actually see that you want to make us better guitarists in order to be able to express ourselves, not pass an exam. Thanks Sammy ❤️
Neil Young is ALWAYS in a streetfight with his guitar and his songs. And it is sometimes not sure who won ;-)
And Hendrix was not only a great guitarist, a great writer but also great interpreting songs of others. Especially Bob Dylan. His rendition of "Like a Rolling Stone" from Monterey sends shivers down my spine and even Dylan agrees that his All Along the Watchtower is the ultimate version of this song.
I agree with you on Steve Vai. His playing is so good it almost comes across as gimmicky to me with all his whammy stunts. Joe Satriani though, love that guy. His album What Happens Next is one of my favorites.
Suggestions toward part 2
- John Petrucci
- Buckethead
- Guthrie Govan
- Plini
- Aaron Marshall (Intervals)
- Rohan Stevenson (I Built The Sky, not the film composer)
- Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (specifically his work with Sons of Apollo. Alive has such an amazing solo, best fretless I've heard)
I've seen a few of your videos before and enjoyed them and never knew until earlier that your also from wpg, I'm a amateur guitarist (not very good) and sadly like a 1 week into quarantine my only guitar strings broke so I guess I'm gonna get my fix for guitar from watching more of your vids now until quarntine is over so i can go to long & mcquade to get new strings
Dude I really appreciate your HUFO series, along with your other videos, and you're able to articulate your thoughts in a way I can relate to. That being said, I believe you could find yourself into the music of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia if given the right circumstances or timing in your life. Jerry and the Dead have been a real inspiration for me, and when it comes to songwriting there's so much there. I feel like it's just a matter of time for you to dig through and find the songs that resonate with you. They have such a vast catalogue that spans different decades and genres. I suggest the song Eyes Of The World from their 1990 release Without A Net. Branford Marsalis sits in on that one and Jerry's playing is really great. The whole album is great really. Thanks for what you do. You're a light on the internet man.
In part 2 you should definitely talk about:
- Stevie Ravy Vaughan
- Wes Montgomery
- Freddie King
Aren't you Canadian? Gotta talk about Ian D'Sa (Billy Talent) next time. A severely underrated guitarist whose unique playing is instantly recognizable. His stuff is a ton of fun to play too.
Alex Mott Ian is very underrated I agree. Very unique style and tones, some very cool riffs. Good call Alex.
Yeah BT II his soloing is excellent. Really hits the brief!
I am a huge fan of Ian Dsa. He is obe of my favorite guitar players. Rythmic and melodic at the same time. A grear riff master
Love the vid samurai. No one I saw mentioned it, but I appreciate that Dave Matthews was on this list. Once I could start playing barre chords, I started learning Dave's style. It is very unorthodox, but is what I love about it. The notes are there, the voicing and positioning is just different which leads to a unique sound. This style has lent itself to use some of those chord shapes when I play with my buddy who uses a lot of open or basic barre chords in his original songs and it has provided very good results.
Great vid. Appreciate the hufo series. Agree with most if not all of your opinions
This video confirmed my decision to give your courses a try.
Josh Homme
Matt Bellamy
Satchel (Steel Panther)
Tim Henson
Eric Clapton
Tom Morello
Jerry Cantrell
Troy Van Leuween
Great opinions, I would love to hear your thoughts on Buckethead and Kim Thayil of Soundgarden. Kim is my personal favorite guitarist who I believe is beyond underappreciated for his outstanding riff making, and chaotic, yet tranquil guitar playing.
Nicely done. Your opinions were balanced with enough substance so that the comments always seemed well thought out and fair. I agree with most of your comments, especially on Knopfler. He's just so musical, with every aspect that word can bring about (nuance, subtlety, melodic and harmonic instincts, tasteful drama, touch, etc.).
The part about guitsr just being your medium of expression, and not your reason for enjoying music resonated with me. I play bass, but when I listen to music with bass in it, I don't care how technically proficient the bassist is, I care about whether or not they're making good music. I'm just as happy chugging along to a simple song as I am playing something busier
I enjoyed the answers a lot and found that I agree...with you on most of those. Not that it matters...but yeah.
The "not that it matters" part of your comment is pure wisdom because it is pure reality. Opinions are nothing more than that, opinions. That said, I too enjoy hearing others opinions. They often help me to realize and or experience things I might otherwise be missing out on.
Yo these videos are awesome keep em coming
Great man. You should definitely do more.
Glenn Branca
Kevin Shields
Thurston Moore / Lee Ranaldo
Robert Fripp
Carlos Pompeu who?
Who?
Who/who?
Who?
Wha? Why?
Tony M im not 100% certain about anyone there except Fripp. Hes been the lead guitarist of a prog rock band called king crimson for 50 years and has been the only consistent member. I could only describe him as being as close to a robot you can get while still being able to play with emotion. His pedalboard is 2 pedals away from becoming self aware. Cutting edge of guitar tech advancement for 50 years
Thurston, Lee and Glenn are experimental guitarrists from the No Wave scene. Thurston and Lee were in Sonic Youth, I love the way they expand the ways you can create a riff by using odd tunings.
Glenn was in DNA and in solo carreer, and the thing I most like about him are the droning sounds he creates using only a guitar
As for Kevin Shields, he is the lead guitarrist and composer for My Bloody Valentine, very influential in his use of effects, layers, textures and creating a wall of etheral sound.
😳😳
Was I the only one waiting for Jimmy Page to come up I would like to here his opinion on him
You are so insightful and funny as always. Suscribing to your lessons is in my to do list
Very good, enjoy your opinions. Agree with most...would love to hear more on more players.
Don’t sleep on the Grateful Dead. American Beauty is a phenomenal album everyone should hear at least once
agreed
Your HUFO on Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Ed O’Brien, please!
Awesome replies! Totally true about NY and definitely on Hendrix. He was such a phenomenal all around musician and songwriter. He really grabs your heart.
Hi Samuraiguitarist, just wanted to say I appreciate your sharp wit as well as your sharp opinions about music and guitar. Thanks!
Jimi Hendrix when you watched his playing looked like he was channeling into the higher musical dimensions on stage. He went completely beyond logic into pure intuitive feeling, barely even knowing what he was doing in the moment, just letting divinity flow through his fingers...and teeth ;)
Always hope to see Johnny Marr included on these but I’ve never seen him on one
Marr is one of the greatest. The way he always pretty much seamlessly bounced back and forth between lead and rhythm in his riffs and chord progressions was always admirable
I feel like he always overlooked, a very underrated guitar player
Him and John McGeoch
Bruhh. I’ve been watching you a long time i didnt know you’re from winnipeg. Proud winnipeger right here. You’re an inspiration to us bro! 👊🏻
I agree with this entire video. Not just the individual points. The overarching theme is just... exactly on point. Love it dude keep it up
Would absolutely love to hear his opinion on Tim Henson. I feel like ol’ Sammy G could go either way with Tim, either thinking he’s needlessly flashy or really appreciating his compositional style. OH also Ichika Nito. I feel like they’re two sides of the same coin
2:17 his "I'm concerned" sounded like Money by Pink Floyd, 8th 5th 1st
Bruh. I hear it?!
I don't
Are you high? I hear it too but I would have never have noticed that. lol
Jonah Nelson this has me giggling like an idiot lmao you’re absolutely right
@Iamman i upload 5 times a day for 6 months : This is one of the things that is well and good about getting high *sometimes.* Taking notice of things that would otherwise slip past our circle of awareness. Like *literally anything* though, it can be abused and become an addiction. But if kept in balance, getting high can be a very positive thing. For instance: can you imagine what would happen if trump smoked weed?
As a graduate of Jazz Guitar from college, I totally vibe with your philosophy on what guitar IS.
It’s a tool to express the music, yet it isn’t THE music.
Good job answering all the questions in a way that was respectful, sincere, and honest.
I’ve found your channel a couple months ago and have really enjoyed your content 🙏🏼
Loving the ending point of this, how an instrument is a vehicle to music, and not an eigenvalue. Always felt that way, which is why I have always loved learning new instruments.
Not sure how familiar with bluegrass guitarists but if there's ever part 2:
- Doc Watson
- Tony Rice
- Billy Strings
- Michael Davis
- Molly Tuttle
Milly is AMAZING! Love watching her play.
Thank you for your comment. Doc Watson (ofc) and Tony Rice I was aware of already, but I will have to listen to the others you suggested now too.
It’s just impossible to hate on Mark Knopfler or Jimi Hendrix
@@elliottsmiles170 you're alone there bud
@@elliottsmiles170 I just heard jimi in the car 🤷🏽♂️
@@elliottsmiles170 reeeeeeee
@@elliottsmiles170 you sound abit preachy ngl, i personally love hendrix and you hate on him but that '60s druggie' is the reason most genres of music exists like phycadaelic rock, metal and alt rock
Meh,I abviously love Jimi,but his playing can be very,very sloppy sometimes,the absolute contrary to Knopler,in which every note and melody feels purposeful and beautiful
Great video. I love your positivity.
I like your philosophy about this stuff. I gravitate toward appreciating guitar players that blend into a band context whether they are "A" listers or not.
My list:
George Lynch
Rik Emmett
Jake E. Lee
Randy Rhodes
Tuck Andress
Adrian Legg
Kelly Valleau
Tj Anderson RIK EMMETT my maaaan
I would also add Jack White
Sammy G
@@drpepper694 Goes without saying :p
@@waterturtle2919 Jack White?! HAHAHA...April Fools...
I've had the privilege of watching Mark Knopfler twice in concert (once with Bob Dylan). He is every bit as good to watch as you'd imagine, if you get the chance absolutely do it! Great video!
Ha! I made it to a HUFO vid! Dunno why but I'm happy as a kid!
Not only you answered my question but I really liked your response on this and other artists! The only one I "disagreed" was about Jerry Garcia, but then you didn't exactly dislike him, you just said you didn't give his music enough time.
Love ya, Sammy G!
Thank you ! Bought your course ! I have lot of free time, so might as well get back to music (haven't played since high school)
Glad to see someone acknowledge Dave on one of these
More suggestions from me:
-Marc Lettiery
-John Mayer
-Cory wong
-Guthrie Govan
-Julian Lage
-Isaiah Sharkey
Dig the HUFOs. Your input is always knowledgeable and honest. But damn, Sammy, you opened a garage-sized can of worms with this one. I could easily send in 30 names myself and I'm sure a part two will be asked for. Cheers....
I 100% understand your point at the end about virtuosity vs. preference. I'd also like to request your opinion on Johnny Marr...
Bruh if there is a part two i would like to hear your opinions on robby krieger, roy buchanan, bob dylan and tame impala 😁
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Hey Sammy G, I just wanted to let you know that you are part of my inspiration to pickup and start learning guitar. thanks for being awesome and keep it up!
Really good answers. Great video
I feel like my guitar skills are improving just watching Sammy G
Art is an expression of our experiences in life. So that is a completely valid comment.
Nobody asked for it but my top 5:
David Gilmour
Richie Sambora
Jimmy Page
Jake Kiszka
Brian May
Knopfler was on my bucket list too and I finally saw him in 2015 and just last year. Honestly he's as amazing live as you'd expect him to be. His tone and touch is astounding. And pretty sure he was using a Kemper or the like this last tour as there was no onstage amplification at all, yet the tone was killer! I just kick myself as a life long fan I didn't see him earlier as his touring now gets less and less as he approaches 70. Make the effort to see him, it's worth it!
I loved that outro bit about how guitar is guitar. I often find myself being just as happy playing a simple rhythm part while at the same time being just as happy trying to play a hard clapton part (first name to pop up.) I've tried to listen to the likes of Steve Vai and Joe B, but after a while I just didnt feel it anymore. Its nice to know there's some guitarists like me in the world lol.
Your HUFO on that Danelectro that's hanging on the wall behind you? I've been thinking of getting one.
Go to a music store that sells them (after the pandemic's over of course) and try one out. It's the best way to know if it works for you.
Rick C Thanks, I’ll try. I haven’t been lucky in finding them (or any Danos for that matter) in stores near me so far. I’ll keep looking though!
I got a list,
here's the order of my list that it's in
It goes:
Reggie,
Jay-Z,
2Pac and..
Oh... Wrong list.. Sorry
till i COLLAPSE im spillin these RAPS
Hahahaha nice
BIGGIE
ANDRE FROM OUTKAST,
Great perspective and options on guitarists. Just find the ones that you like and have fun playing music!! Great channel. Hitting subscribe. 👍
Can't not agree more with your opinions in this video 🤘 awesome stuff man
In the comments, there's probly gonna be alot of different guitarists names and demands for part 2, so I'll get mine out there. Bradley Nowell and Kevin Shields
I second kevin shields
Listen to war and to new blues by Satriani. It may change your mind my friend. Thanks for all those great videos!
Loved many of your comments here, first Like a Hurricane, the original and so many live versions are so raw and real perfect, I agree 100%. Then your summation on why you play guitar, I sing and write for myself, don’t record, don’t play live, it’s kind of my living journal, channeling whoever that day brought me. That’s where the real power of music is. Give me raw and real over sterile and perfect any day.
I love your explanation about loving many different kinds of music with or without guitars. I have been playing and gigging for a few decades now and that's the way I feel. Although guitar is my main instrument I also play very keyboard and bass and if necessary and when called for will play any of them with the same amount of pleasure. The songs are the most important thing to me followed by the vocals (great 3-4 part harmony trumps anything for me) then the instruments that support the song. Give me a great song with mediocre backing over an instrumental that is full of great technique but no solid melody or emotion. Playing faster than a speeding bullet may initially impress me then I easily move on and possibly never return to that kind of musical free-for-all.
As for Jerry Garcia....I was dragged to a Grateful Dead concert in the early 70's by some friends. This band was to be kind.........an above average garage band. They sounded like a new band that didn't have any good songs and could barely play. (I know....here comes comes the wrath of the Dead heads.) Jerry Garcia knew a few basic scales played over and over (and over) with no emotion or relevance to the song. Again, I am a song first person and aside from a few (very few) instances they just didn't have the material to start with. The solos were just plopped into an opening in the song. You can take any Jerry Garcia solo and basically cut and paste it into any Dead song and it would be the same thing. No thought or emotional connection to the song. Just my opinion. Let the hate begin.
I wanna hear his HUFO on Prince' guitar playing
I think he actually has a big fascination with Prince. He's said that he loves his music I do believe.
I'd be interested too. Although I admire Prince greatly for his awesome song writing and producing, and also think he is an excellent rhythm guitarist, I find his lead playing to be sloppy as hell and lacking in direction. More of a mess than anything. Perhaps I'm just not listening to the right tracks? I'm open to other viewpoints on this though, especially seeing as many who I look up to disagree with me on this and Prince was otherwise a bit of a genius imo.
Prince was the fucking GOAT
@@aylbdrmadison1051 My favorite Prince solos are on Lady Cab Driver and Bambi. But if you want to see what most people consider Prince's best guitar playing, check out him preforming "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
Love that Jazz behind you, that’s not an Adam Clayton is it? With the blocks looked like mine.
Very nice honest comments, totally agree with you
Great thoughts man I agree with you just about all of them!
Matt Bellamy
James Iha
Major Mo Matt is nasty
@@Giblitzky gotta disagree but aight
James Iha and Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins are two brilliant guitarists that are never mentioned.
@@Giblitzky Matt Bellamy is "nasty", eh? He's an incredibly technical player, I've seen Muse live 18 times, and he keeps getting better, fast player, and all of his riffs are really intricate to play. He's an amazing piano player too.
@@venanciahopkins5035 They are, James can cover pretty much all the bases, technique wise, he can rock hard, or be as delicate as a breeze, great player.
Do you use your thumb when you play?Asking everyone... im curious
I find my hands are too small to achieve it but hey if it works for you then go for it.
Both of them, mainly when picking fingerstyle
Really depends on the guitar you are using whether it really makes it easier. In some very rare cases a chord does become easier using your thumb though.
Sometimes when I ditch the pick and go for a more seduced tone on an acoustic I will definately use the thumb for picking. It falls natural that the thumb will mainly work on the E, A and D strings though...
I do use my thumb only for tone. Since I play more metal and rock, there's no use for finger style. I use it playing around with the acoustic or just fiddling with chords.
Great vid! Would’ve Also loved to hear you opinion on SRV, Ritchie Blackmore, Brian May, Thurston Moore, George Harrison and Robert Fripp
I like your outlook from 6:30 to 7:00. That perfectly encapsulates how I view it.