Periphery's Mark Holcomb | PRS Guitar Clinic, live at Pitbull Audio.

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  • Periphery's Mark Holcomb | PRS Guitar Clinic, live at the Pitbull Audio showroom in National City.
    PRS Paul Reed Smith SE Mark Holcomb Electric Guitar with Gig Bag - Holcomb Burst:
    www.pitbullaudio.com/prs-paul...
    Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb Signature Dark Sun Delay + Reverb Pedal:
    www.pitbullaudio.com/seymour-...
    Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb Alpha & Omega Pickup Set - Black:
    www.pitbullaudio.com/seymour-...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 281

  • @timsgarage1861
    @timsgarage1861 5 років тому +114

    They know music theory without knowing they know music theory

    • @motoconvo6995
      @motoconvo6995 3 роки тому

      Realest comment I've literally ever read. "No Mark, I know nothing about music theory." Lmao

  • @AndreasYKurniawan
    @AndreasYKurniawan 5 років тому +203

    i recommend u not to skip this one, but just in case u just wanna watch Mrak's gnarly string bend.
    19:28 Reptile
    45:21 Omega
    1:01:52 The Way The News Goes...
    1:14:45 Scarlet

    • @eduardo4683
      @eduardo4683 5 років тому

      Man. There's a lot of lives you car hear it. Just enjoy the information here if you need, of course.

    • @KeepTheGates
      @KeepTheGates 5 років тому +1

      Mrak

  • @JoeShitTheRagMan_GravelGurdy
    @JoeShitTheRagMan_GravelGurdy 5 років тому +118

    Haven't listened that much to periphery, don't really know much about them at all. This video was recomended to me by youtube so I clicked it. One hour and 19 minutes flew by, this guy seems like a really cool dude and I'm gonna check out more of their music now.

    • @JessyWessy_
      @JessyWessy_ 5 років тому +11

      I think that's a great idea. You won't regret having such an open mind. They are all amazing people. They have really creative writing and music so enjoy your journey

    • @JoeShitTheRagMan_GravelGurdy
      @JoeShitTheRagMan_GravelGurdy 5 років тому +7

      @@JessyWessy_ Yeah, they all seem like great people doing what the do for all the right reasons.
      Loved the music, not a super fan of the vocals but that's not their fault :D

    • @nmularoni1
      @nmularoni1 5 років тому +9

      Joe Shit the Rag Man at least you’re respectable about it. Have a great day man

    • @officialdinodoestuff
      @officialdinodoestuff 4 роки тому +1

      Ewolf5150 definitely

    • @mr.e0311
      @mr.e0311 4 роки тому +1

      Same here.. Gonna check em out after this!!

  • @benmilford8965
    @benmilford8965 5 років тому +67

    I love Holcomb's aproach to writing, especially chords how he won't bother with the bass note and adds such interesting voicings to his chords

    • @jonaslang2509
      @jonaslang2509 5 років тому +2

      John Browne is pretty tight in that respect. Especially with crazy tunings and chords.

    • @adamkahn8645
      @adamkahn8645 3 роки тому

      thats cuz Jake and Misha have the low end completely locked down

  • @revanchistz
    @revanchistz 5 років тому +66

    I remember them talking (on some interview) about playing a show with all their longest songs; imagine them playing reptile, omega and racecar all in a single show, I'd pay good money to watch that!

    • @josuastangl7140
      @josuastangl7140 5 років тому +6

      ...and the show would only be 3 songs lol, but same, that would still be too good to be true.

    • @AtomicExploion
      @AtomicExploion 5 років тому

      I was hoping that's what this clinic was going to be, the 3 longest songs they have lol

    • @revanchistz
      @revanchistz 5 років тому +1

      @@josuastangl7140 Hahaha well hopefully not just a 3 song show (though that could well be half a set already). Imagine those 3 songs for an encore... epic.

    • @terran236
      @terran236 5 років тому

      Haken has so many long songs. If they can fit Visions (22 min song)as an encore song periphery can do it.

    • @fleagalisyourdaddy
      @fleagalisyourdaddy 5 років тому

      Finish the show with Satellites, too.

  • @jeremiahm3765
    @jeremiahm3765 4 роки тому +9

    Coming from someone who grew up as a tap dancer: Rhythms sing a song, even if they don't have different notes.
    Rhythms ARE their own song.
    Thinking about it like that has helped me get some of the weirder chuggy rhythms in metal music.

  • @tetra3000
    @tetra3000 5 років тому +68

    Was thinking of learning some Omega...then I saw 47:38...you guys just making up chords now

    • @donnythei
      @donnythei 5 років тому +3

      Lmao that fucking chord 😂😭

    • @emadeathmetal1264
      @emadeathmetal1264 4 роки тому +1

      He makes it look weird. I tried it and it's easy, or atleast for me. The E chord is the worst of them.

    • @oscar.leon003
      @oscar.leon003 4 роки тому +3

      They are actually not that hard. I find marigold arpeggios more stretchy when you are getting to the 12th fret

    • @lassiliimakka
      @lassiliimakka 3 роки тому +3

      @@oscar.leon003 fr the Marigold arpeggios are a nightmare. Especially the ones from higher like you mentioned. My hand still starts to cramp after I play the riff

    • @jaydenw.6007
      @jaydenw.6007 3 роки тому

      Oscar León My broken and outstretched fingers want to like this more than once, please help

  • @DC33879
    @DC33879 5 років тому +138

    He protec
    He attac
    But most importantly...
    *HE MRAK*

  • @brooks9184
    @brooks9184 5 років тому +37

    Reptile at the next headliner, hell yeah!

  • @Ephemeral_A
    @Ephemeral_A 4 роки тому +11

    *Mark is so humble, writes such amazing riffs and it's such a nice person, it was a delight to watch him play and listen to his insight about songwriting

  • @fehdmohmid2307
    @fehdmohmid2307 5 років тому +65

    Reptile is such a Masterpiece, remembered me to Prayer Position esence.

  • @louispagan6791
    @louispagan6791 5 років тому +5

    it's extremely badass of him to leave his gear setup for others to try out. I got to play his PRS 7 string at a clinic in KC a few years ago and it blew me the fuck away. Absolutely the classiest dude

    • @saigeyoksh
      @saigeyoksh 3 роки тому

      I hope he comes back to KC soon. Id come for sure

  • @danielsantini4580
    @danielsantini4580 5 років тому +31

    I still hear jazz chords that’s awesome thank you thank you

  • @tylercrews9025
    @tylercrews9025 5 років тому +9

    I saw you guys in Columbus and I nearly cried because I've always wanted to see you and it was even better than I already thought it was going to be you guys are amazing I swear

  • @tallicafu
    @tallicafu 5 років тому +8

    Awesome video! Mark is the soft-spoken, refined djentlemen of this genre and a tremendous inspiration as a guitar player.

  • @GeneWongOfficial
    @GeneWongOfficial 5 років тому +49

    Thank you Mark, Pitbull Audio, PRS for making this possible.
    Was a blast and learned so much!
    Can't wait for the next one.

    • @dumithegreat3892
      @dumithegreat3892 5 років тому +2

      Gene Wong ooo, i didn’t know you were a Periphery fan too! your Diru covers are awesome btw.

    • @TommyTadeo
      @TommyTadeo 5 років тому +1

      When was this??

    • @GeneWongOfficial
      @GeneWongOfficial 5 років тому +1

      I am now! Mark is inspirational and so kind for doing this for us.

    • @Branbreakers
      @Branbreakers 5 років тому +1

      Gene Wong hey man, thanks for letting me get in front of you to record when Mark played The Way The News Goes and thanks for just being a super cool dude at the clinic!

    • @GeneWongOfficial
      @GeneWongOfficial 5 років тому

      Anytime brother! I always feel bad if people don't have a clear view in front of me. Hope you got some good footage :)

  • @terran236
    @terran236 5 років тому +5

    There's something a lot of these genius guitar players have in common and that is the simplicity behind writing complex riffs. If that makes any sense. it's like building a house: you start from something simple(a base foundation) and build upwards from there.

  • @ahriik
    @ahriik 3 роки тому +1

    I'm enamored by how Mark does he chugs for some reason. Controlled, calculated, methodical even, but still very aggressive and crunchy

  • @fabianthio4011
    @fabianthio4011 5 років тому +7

    Thanks for the put up of this video. Great video!

  • @jamesdodds3745
    @jamesdodds3745 5 років тому +2

    this was awesome, thanks guys :)

  • @ronnohre6673
    @ronnohre6673 4 роки тому +1

    Mark is such a humble down to earth dude, what a great guy and amazing guitar player. Been loving Periphery since the beginning and they just keep pushing out more every album.

  • @chris_noswe
    @chris_noswe 5 років тому +4

    Man, I love Mark, he's such a great dude.

  • @nicko7238
    @nicko7238 5 років тому +1

    down to earth, amazing character and a total fkn beast on guitar! You guys only deserve the best

  • @FezMan94
    @FezMan94 4 роки тому

    The way the news goes... love that song

  • @IchKannteEinenNerd
    @IchKannteEinenNerd 5 років тому +3

    Thank you! Mark is such an incredible and inspiring player and person....

  • @damianescudero.producer
    @damianescudero.producer 4 роки тому

    Amazing guitarrist and songwriter, thanks Mark!

  • @AntagonistInPhoenix
    @AntagonistInPhoenix 5 років тому +1

    Mark is truly an absolute genius for the riffs he gave us on Reptile, they definitely have his chord-based approach to them like he's always done but he's taken them a step further here. I find it so refined and it's a beautiful progression on his style.

  • @fehdmohmid2307
    @fehdmohmid2307 5 років тому +2

    One day I will be there listening to this master!

  • @TheDuerden
    @TheDuerden 5 років тому +12

    Watching this guy, so cool and laid back. Glad I bought one of his signature models, great guitars and I hope he gains some satisfaction from knowing people are buying them and loving them.

    • @bilbotbaggins8886
      @bilbotbaggins8886 5 років тому

      Not always buying, his personal guitar that he cherished and had for a long time was stolen a while back while they were on tour.
      Mark acts as though it hasn't affected him but it was a signature of his, the first of his, and his favorite.

    • @behindthen0thing525
      @behindthen0thing525 4 роки тому

      @@bilbotbaggins8886 that's unfortunate to hear

  • @Resin311
    @Resin311 5 років тому

    This was really cool. Appreciate the upload

  • @DaveSP196
    @DaveSP196 5 років тому

    Saw Mark in a clinic in Wales, one of the greatest dudes I've ever met. And I just booked my tickets for Bristol in November!

  • @christophermurphy7723
    @christophermurphy7723 5 років тому +3

    Mr holcomb
    Thank you for being so informative

  • @DareToShine
    @DareToShine 5 років тому +3

    30:45 is wonderfully said. Inspiration leading to trust as a band is such an important factor in real growth and success.

  • @NAguitarist
    @NAguitarist 4 роки тому

    I love his chord voicings. Amazing player.

  • @stephenmacdady
    @stephenmacdady 5 років тому

    Jezzz great playing ....and fingers to boot!

  • @behindthen0thing525
    @behindthen0thing525 4 роки тому

    Great job Mark

  • @lancecass8997
    @lancecass8997 4 роки тому +1

    Mark! I love all the thumb strums on this album. Your playing style is ever evolving, but still very Mark Holcomb. The drop GG is similar to Architects drop GG. Love it

  • @NikkeK
    @NikkeK 5 років тому

    Love it!

  • @James-yt6to
    @James-yt6to 5 років тому +5

    I cant wait to see reptile live dudes

  • @Major_Fuzzz
    @Major_Fuzzz 3 роки тому +17

    How do you even write a riff like Reptile!? It's all over the neck, and happens so fast IDEK how you come up with that, it's a beast of a riff

    • @juliobonilla3104
      @juliobonilla3104 3 роки тому +2

      Reptile is amazing, but they have a ton of way more intricate riffs in their other songs. Reptile isn’t in their top 10 IMO

    • @MrCarcass1978
      @MrCarcass1978 Рік тому

      @@juliobonilla3104 No worries boomer! Thanks for your expert opinion.

  • @paracite366
    @paracite366 5 років тому +3

    This man is truly a genius. Reptile is such a good song

  • @adonisx-.-.790
    @adonisx-.-.790 4 роки тому

    Man his style is soo damm badass !

  • @marksteele3026
    @marksteele3026 4 роки тому

    Hi Mark, I just purchased your signature SE with bone nut and plekd from Sweetwater. The instrument came to me perfectly tuned to drop C. I wanted a new challenge with an unbeatable instrument and I found it in what you and PRS have created !!!!
    Wish me the best, as I do you Mark!
    PEACE BROTHER
    MARK C STEELE

  • @masonbose9658
    @masonbose9658 5 років тому +1

    I bought his sig off you guys last year - saw it on Reverb I think - and it's my favorite guitar I've owned to date. He's one of my biggest inspirations, so it was really sick for you guys to host him for a clinic

  • @Vyktamus
    @Vyktamus 2 роки тому

    It is so fucking stupid how good this video is. Such amazing insight and technical talk watered down so that even my 11 year-old understood him and enjoyed (my little one was raised a metalhead so this was captivating for the little guy). I'm teaching basics and we were talking about sound style. He asked me about reptile and the song led us down the rabbit hole to this video. So glad we caught it.

  • @tel5690
    @tel5690 5 років тому +1

    Mark...is super cool...Met him in 2015....

  • @miks4496
    @miks4496 3 роки тому

    This guy is my hero.

  • @Mist_R
    @Mist_R 5 років тому +5

    Ahhhhhh that's why the beginning of sentient glow had that 2010 feel to it. When I first heard it I thought it was a great unique take to that style, idk what it's called. It was kinda overused back then but slowly died, so it's definitely the perfect timing to do sentient glow.

    • @dylantower2726
      @dylantower2726 5 років тому

      When I heard sentient glow all i thought about was killswitch engaged

  • @ohsnapsitsnick
    @ohsnapsitsnick 4 роки тому

    Crystal Lake - Aeon!!! You"ll love it!

  • @jeremiahm3765
    @jeremiahm3765 4 роки тому +4

    Came for the guitar talk, stayed for the good life advice.

  • @nothere941
    @nothere941 5 років тому +8

    Omega is such a thicc tune

  • @atopermusic
    @atopermusic 5 років тому +1

    Mark, you're a great musician and as a part of one of my favorite bands I eternally applaud you.
    Speaking of which, 3:34 the dude in the VoM shirt claps like he's beating it lol

  • @theguildofsilence
    @theguildofsilence 5 років тому +1

    Reptile is one of the greatest songs ever written

  • @thrawn2k5
    @thrawn2k5 Рік тому

    Holy smokes, I just bought a Holcomb SE from Pitbull Audio just yesterday!!

  • @tyleraskelton10
    @tyleraskelton10 5 років тому +4

    0:50 I felt that *subtle* new tat flex

  • @jaredhelms4768
    @jaredhelms4768 2 роки тому

    Rocking the MT15. My man!

  • @AlexSpetz
    @AlexSpetz 5 років тому +1

    yayyyyyyyy

  • @cade_olson
    @cade_olson 5 років тому

    Ive always thought PRS guitars were hideous but wow. That thing is stunning.

  • @iamrichlol
    @iamrichlol 5 років тому +20

    I want to see the Superiphery shirt :(

    • @zacheryjohnson629
      @zacheryjohnson629 5 років тому +4

      That was me in the Superiphery shirt: instagram.com/p/BwpN8okhXeG/
      I think they might have more for their next headliner?

  • @bronsonyazzie1065
    @bronsonyazzie1065 5 років тому +2

    Even him tuning the guitar sounds musical.

  • @oksen4214
    @oksen4214 4 роки тому +17

    16:33 this face when you realise the guitar you tuned 15 minutes ago is completely off tune

  • @AntagonistInPhoenix
    @AntagonistInPhoenix 5 років тому +1

    HE WANTS TO PLAY RACECAR LIVE!!! HOLY SHIT IT'S BEEN SO LONG THEY NEED TO DO IT!

  • @pagejamesuk
    @pagejamesuk 5 років тому

    So cool to see Mark’s PRS thru Tremonti’s Mt15. This pairing is exactly what I have, but why no name check for Mr Tremonti?? At Tremonti clinic Mark asked me what guitar I had with me (MH SE), surely these dudes know each other?

  • @melvinsilalahichannel
    @melvinsilalahichannel 5 років тому +1

    Hail Holcomb

  • @Forest_V19
    @Forest_V19 5 років тому

    I like Mark’s new tattoos.

  • @guitarz
    @guitarz 4 роки тому

    Coulda watched another hour of this.

  • @usedport100s
    @usedport100s 4 роки тому +1

    1:01:52
    those first six notes had me thinking Mark was about to unleash an impromptu "Bubble Dream" by Chon cover

  • @zacharywilliams3631
    @zacharywilliams3631 4 роки тому +1

    I want to join periphery so bad

  • @dannysiew
    @dannysiew 4 роки тому +1

    Love the numbering and non-theory explanation of MAKE TOTAL DESTROY. I guess Racecar's intro would be something like 3112113611211361121136112113.

  • @giominor88
    @giominor88 5 років тому

    @PitbullAudio what camera do you use for the main frame?

  • @lostinlucidity
    @lostinlucidity 4 роки тому

    Mark is so fucking humble.

  • @illuminatiCorgi
    @illuminatiCorgi 5 років тому +21

    Wait a minute...where's his Emperor shirt? 😐

  • @thomholio
    @thomholio 5 років тому +2

    You guys killed it at the Anaheim show, and now you're shreddin the gnar with these playthroughs! The new album gives me the big metal horn, and Reptile is a mastapiece. You and the guys are true craftsmen. Thanks for the wisdom in this clinic. Also, can confirm that this guitar can make you sound amazing whilst playing poorly.

  • @neewollah6875
    @neewollah6875 4 роки тому +1

    49:00 starts the carpel tunnel riff.

  • @PavelGanzelinsky
    @PavelGanzelinsky 9 місяців тому

    BTW, I’m wondering what string gauge does he use for that drop-G tuning in Reptile song? 🤔

  • @christclinger6540
    @christclinger6540 5 років тому +4

    I love Periphery so much but I wish they new theory!!!!! They have such a musical ear! I love theory so much and it’s weird to me that musicians like them don’t know theory!

    • @ramonw9430
      @ramonw9430 4 роки тому +3

      It hasn't seemed to stifle them much.

    • @AlphaStormMusic
      @AlphaStormMusic 9 місяців тому

      You don’t need to know theory to make a good song.

  • @tomugetsu5947
    @tomugetsu5947 2 роки тому

    May I know what clip-on tuner he used during the 16:44 mark?

  • @MaxAntsiferov
    @MaxAntsiferov 5 років тому +3

    Dang those 3 kids on the right ask some great questions

  • @Mark-OutWest
    @Mark-OutWest 5 років тому +41

    Ah ha. He does swap out that nut.

    • @stevenparsons1211
      @stevenparsons1211 5 років тому +4

      lol as soon as i saw pics with a black nut on it every time he plays i was like yeah... thought so...
      the nut on my macassar ebony version is trash but i love the guitar

    • @ezassegai4793
      @ezassegai4793 5 років тому +6

      it isnt really an expensive upgrade

    • @DabrielRojas
      @DabrielRojas 5 років тому +3

      I figured so..also the locking tuners

  • @jasonvitale6858
    @jasonvitale6858 Рік тому

    as an owner of marks SD alpha and omegas, id have to say they definitely make you play differently because my 5150III stealth’s gain through them is so hot but clear

  • @andrep0wly35
    @andrep0wly35 5 років тому +1

    i hope mark got an signature prs amp head like the mt15 or peavey invective.

  • @MikaTarkela
    @MikaTarkela 5 років тому +3

    I wonder which locking tuners those are and also the nut. I just got the Holcomb SE and would love to change them too.

    • @dannysiew
      @dannysiew 4 роки тому

      Considering he is a PRS artist, he would likely be using Phase II/III tuners. The nut may be from PRS too. As for locking SE tuners, MannMade makes drop-in replacements for SE models. (Sorry, I realise this is a few months old.)

  • @whendoweeat
    @whendoweeat 4 роки тому

    No chairs? Dang. Killer clinic.

  • @owenkhan777
    @owenkhan777 4 роки тому +1

    RIP

  • @johnnyguitar_34
    @johnnyguitar_34 4 роки тому

    What about Portland Mark!!!!!!!!!!!! 8-)

  • @Handsofakiller19
    @Handsofakiller19 5 років тому +6

    Send me some PRS Locking tuners, and a new nut lol I have one of his sigs and it is awesome!

    • @xFindThers
      @xFindThers 5 років тому

      Is the tuning stability bad with the stock nut??

    • @masonbose9658
      @masonbose9658 5 років тому

      @@xFindThers it's not insanely bad but it's definitely a good upgrade to make

    • @xFindThers
      @xFindThers 5 років тому +1

      @@masonbose9658 I see... Im planning to get the satin finish one, but i dont want to spend 900 bucks on an instrument that cant hold a tuning

    • @Handsofakiller19
      @Handsofakiller19 5 років тому +1

      @@xFindThers it's not too bad honestly, it stays in tune pretty well for me. With a good nut and locking tuners though it'd be more stable especially in a live situation.

  • @mrman0310
    @mrman0310 2 роки тому

    Lol Omega is my all time favourite
    Mark:it’s ugly it’s ridiculous

  • @paradax0019
    @paradax0019 2 роки тому

    how does he do those bends harmonics?

  • @Rendydany
    @Rendydany 5 років тому +2

    reptile will be the drogon of the 3 dragons

  • @pocouturier
    @pocouturier 5 років тому

    25:38 the guy in the right corner is hailing stan

  • @TheoYoungMusic
    @TheoYoungMusic 5 років тому

    That pinched harmonic at 46:32!!!

  • @josku5
    @josku5 9 місяців тому

    @ 29:57 Mr Miyagi casually walking in the backround 😂

  • @ericvalverderosado2046
    @ericvalverderosado2046 5 років тому +15

    10:36 just ask to Mr.PRS to build you a damn 26.5 scale baritone guitar, daaaa 🙈🤣

  • @wasianwonderer
    @wasianwonderer 4 роки тому +1

    Me: Ah man I'm so inspired hearing Mrak talk about music
    People at the clinic: 9:11

  • @taytymrayne
    @taytymrayne 2 роки тому

    It would be something else if this guy and mark tremonti did something together

  • @adamkahn8645
    @adamkahn8645 3 роки тому

    why does he only use his SE's? I would think he'd play his core custom

  • @simbaIism
    @simbaIism 5 років тому

    I wanna be on 3dot one day

  • @kenjishin7
    @kenjishin7 5 років тому

    is that Gene Wong on 2:35 far left? >:D

  • @codymartinez4493
    @codymartinez4493 5 років тому

    41:52
    This is what I want

  • @fragileforce
    @fragileforce 5 років тому

    Anyone know what kind of volume/speed knobs he switched to?