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I would have put Santana instead of Satriani but at the time i was listening to 'Down, Down, Down' by Satriani. Santana is good but i haven't heard anything good from since his 'Black Magic Woman' days (1970's)Quote:
Originally Posted by chaos_ghost
I do know what I'm talking about Mr.Bigshot.Quote:
Originally Posted by sephirothishere
lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by sephirothishere
As Arucard said, it is your opinion that Becker is the best.
Actually I didn't claim to be able to play anyone's material, I said I had played guitar for eight years; even so, how can you tell my skill based upon my music preference?
...Oh what's that?
You can't. :)
Sephirophishere, you've contradicted yourself and your digging yourself a hole. Want a shovel?
You say Michaelangelo's aguitarist, yet Becker has perfect technique? Technique is not what makes a great guitarist. All these guitarists have great technique, especially Michaelengelo (he's the fastest- i think his technique is pretty down) and Kirk Hammet.
What makes a GREAT guitarist isn't technique. Sure, it helps a lot, but it has to sound good. Think of it like this: while a lot of people can draw and paint amazingly truthful representations of nature, not every single one of them is remembered. To be remembered and acclaimed as a great artist, you have to have the soul of the artist (a la Andy Warhol). The same is true with guitar.
Basing your arguement on technique alone will get you nowhere. Sure, I freakin hate the way Slash plays guitar, but I do admit his technical skills are pretty damn good. Same goes for Michaelangelo.
Shut up. If you're better than Kirk Hammet, prove it. If you're not, say it now and gain some respect.
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You say Michaelangelo's a guitarist, yet Becker has perfect technique? Technique is not what makes a great guitarist. All these guitarists have great technique, especially Michaelengelo (he's the fastest- i think his technique is pretty down) and Kirk Hammet.
bull!!!!!!!!....hammett has the worst technique i have ever heard....and becker has the right balance of creativity and technique....adn becker actually plays stuff that is hard unlike batio...and....if you just listen to the david lee roth album a lil aint enough you will be very impressed.....
So, if you know everything about guitarists (just assuming you do since you speak as if you were the bible), where's your album? When are you going on tour? Where's your critics website? Why doesn't anyone seem to accept your "truth" without question?
Yes, they were/are are all good. Some have different styles than each other and some play closer to the book in terms of technique than others. Despite that this is an FF forum, some of us do know what the hell when we are talking about guitarists. I'd like to see your credentials that entitle you to your "truths", and then maybe we may be a little more open to accept your ideas. If you completely own Batio in a concert on stage, then we may be more willing to think he "sucks".
I never said Becker wasn't great. I haven't heard enough fom him to talk about him properly. I highly doubt Hammet would have the worst technique you have ever heard. Come on be reasonable. I'm not a fan of heavy metal style guitaring but I have watched Hammet play on various dvds etc. and he is definatley a technical virtuoso.
He practices up to three hours a day (according to my old guitar teacher) from the Berkley books. Anyone who manages to work their way through all those books and still uses them is bound to have pretty freakin good technique. They are great books. Check them out if you haven't already.
this is my friends website..... www.altheripper.moonfruit.comQuote:
So, if you know everything about guitarists (just assuming you do since you speak as if you were the bible), where's your album? When are you going on tour? Where's your critics website? Why doesn't anyone seem to accept your "truth" without question?
he shares the same ..."opinions"as me...
virtuosoes should practice 9 hours....and hammett is pathetically weak....he is a nice guy though....but he is a crappy player...Quote:
He practices up to three hours a day
oh an dhte reason i havent released an album is because i havent got a very unique style....it jus sounds like some other guy that already has an album...so im workin hard on improvisin and songwritin and stuff...
Vituosos should practice nine hours? Nah, not if they don't need to. And Becker is good, but I wouldn't put him anywhere near the best guitarists I've ever heard. He may be technical, and have the technique, but that doesn't mean a thing compared to a good tune. Then again, I don't like Batio, Satch or Vai much either, virtuosos tend to bore me.
My favourite guitarists would have to include Jerry Cantrell (AiC), Alexi (Bodom), Deron Miller (CKY), Chuck (Death), Pepper Keenan (Corrosion, Down), Ginger (The Wildhearts), Tom Morello (Rage), Dan and Pin (Sikth), Claudio and Travis (Coheed), and Friedman (Megadeth). All musicians who can put together some damn fine riffs, and top them up with the odd amazing solo. A good riff and a well thought out solo means more to me and speed and technique any day, and I've been playing for around four years now.
Agreed. These two are so goddamned underrated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pure Strife
the way you phrased that doesnt make me wanna argue with you...so...cool.....but if you wanna hear tasty phrases try david lee roth...a lil aint enough....its cool.....Quote:
Vituosos should practice nine hours? Nah, not if they don't need to. And Becker is good, but I wouldn't put him anywhere near the best guitarists I've ever heard. He may be technical, and have the technique, but that doesn't mean a thing compared to a good tune. Then again, I don't like Batio, Satch or Vai much either, virtuosos tend to bore me.
My favourite guitarists would have to include Jerry Cantrell (AiC), Alexi (Bodom), Deron Miller (CKY), Chuck (Death), Pepper Keenan (Corrosion, Down), Ginger (The Wildhearts), Tom Morello (Rage), Dan and Pin (Sikth), Claudio and Travis (Coheed), and Friedman (Megadeth). All musicians who can put together some damn fine riffs, and top them up with the odd amazing solo. A good riff and a well thought out solo means more to me and speed and technique any day, and I've been playing for around four years now.
- Kerry King - Slayer
- "Dimebag" Darrell Lance Abbott - Pantera/DamagePlan/Rebel Meets Rebel (RIP :crying:)
- Zakk Wylde - Black Label Society/Ozzy
- Alexi Laiho - Children Of Bodom
- Alex Skolnick - Testament
- Jeff Hanneman - Slayer
- Scott Ian - Anthrax
- Dan Spitz - Anthrax
- Matt Heafy - Trivium
- Dave Mustaine - Megadeth
- Mark Morton - Lamb Of God
- Willie Adler - Lamb Of God
- Jon Donais - Shadows Fall
- Adam Dutkiewicz - Killswitch Engage
- Michael Amott - Arch Enemy
- Tony Iommi - Black Sabbath
- Glenn Tipton - Judas Priest
- K.K. Downing - Judas Priest
- Adrian Smith - Iron Maiden
- Dave Murray - Iron Maiden
- Devin Townsend - Strapping Young Lad
- Eric Peterson - Testament
- Gary Holt - Exodus
- Rob Arnold - Chimaira
- Paul Allender - Cradle Of Filth
Randy Rhodes - Ozzy
Zakk Wylde - BLS
Herman Li - Dragonforce
Kirk Hammet - Metallica
Dave Mustaine - Megadeth
Corey Beauleiu - Trivium
Yngwie Malmsteen
Eric Clapton
Ray Toro - MCR
Linde Lindstrom - HIM
Angus Young - AC/DC
Mick Mepham
\m/ \m/
I always thought Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins/Zwan) and Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses/50 Foot Wave) were pretty good.
After reading your post ... i have come to the conclusion that you sound like an automation, and very uncool. (AND I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOU)Quote:
Originally Posted by o_OUh, ok. Yes, I have played guitar in several bands since my first year of highschool. That was 8 years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by sephirothishere
I don't know if you're claiming that he sucks just to be different or if you just plain don't know anything about his style of music, but bandwagons aren't always wrong.
You also say Hammett sucks. Kirk Hammett happens to be one of the most influential guitarists for modern heavy metal. Surely Metallica's cult following (and Hammett's, for that matter) can't be all mistaken?
Can you play guitar anywhere near as well as either of them?
Didn't think so. ;)
You are regurgitating what you have heard, but there isn't anything solid in your arguements to add validity. Its just puffing out your chest and squaking as loud as you can to grab everyone attention and focus it on you.
Just because i learned to play guitar by playing someones music (whom you think has no technique) doesn't mean i am lookin' for an ass kickin' ! But i highly doubt that you'd be the one to do it ... pft ...
If you can play, good for you. Remember thinking and doin are 2 different things. Also air guitar isn't really playing guitar. I really don't care what you can or (most likely can't) do. Those who can't, teach and criticize ... Good for you to have a mate who believes what you do. Wow, 2 people who believe the same thing ... it must be true !
And if you have no style, technique is wasted...
I have never had anybody complain that because i learned to play guitar by playing metallica that i can't play, have no technique, style or am just a plain suck ass guitarist ...
But hey, you think what makes you feel good. After all its only your OPINION ... nothin' that will throw the world off its rotation.