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Posted by: lcsdds Jun 12 2009, 08:18 PM

According to the email I got it starts at 1:30 am here in Oregon.....Hope I can stay awake....I'm old man....

Posted by: UncleSkillet Jun 12 2009, 08:21 PM

Well that would mean 4:30am for me then I think. I might have to try and go to bed early so I can get up and check it out.

Posted by: skennington Jun 12 2009, 08:54 PM

They are 5 hours ahead of the US. Says it starts at 10am BST, for me on the east coast, that's 5:00 am, looks like I'll be getting up early in the morning I guess..

Rock the house Muris!

Posted by: Chris Evans Jun 12 2009, 09:06 PM

yea rock the house Muris!!

Hopefully I`ll see you before you go in, unfortunatly although I am working there my exhibitor pass does not allow me into the Live hall

I will be next door rooting for you mate!!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 12 2009, 09:10 PM

I am very excited for Muris - can't wait to see what happens!

Posted by: Tolek Jun 12 2009, 09:18 PM

I´ll have to wake up earlier than usually on Saturdays. It will be so awesome! Looking forward to it.

Posted by: jafomatic Jun 12 2009, 09:57 PM

+infinity!

I hope I can either wake up that early, stay awake that late, or at least find enough recordings of the event(s) on youtube later. Very excited to see the performances.

Posted by: Ctodd Jun 13 2009, 03:58 AM

wouldnt BST be 6 hours ahead of East coast U.S.

wait no, that would be for states that dont observe daylight savings time

MY BAD!

p.s. I'll see if I can pull myself out of my bed and over to my computer at 5 am!

I dont have anything to do tomorrow, but this is still no small task

Posted by: Paiva Jun 13 2009, 08:55 AM

1 hour guys!

Posted by: Tolek Jun 13 2009, 09:10 AM

I thought it was at ten (my time), so I went to check and the timer said there are like 50 min left. Damn, I could have slept a bit longer.

Posted by: synfection Jun 13 2009, 09:16 AM

haha hate when that stuff happens. but hey! your awake which is good

Posted by: Tolek Jun 13 2009, 09:18 AM

Yeah, it´s good that I´m awake. I´m just eating a sandwich that I made. Hmmm, it´s so good.

Posted by: synfection Jun 13 2009, 09:19 AM

whats in it ?

Posted by: Tolek Jun 13 2009, 09:22 AM

When I woke up I had a vision of a sandwich: sandwich bread (2 slices), some Pita sauce (which is a bit spicy) on one of them, salad, Gouda cheese, tomatoes and finally some lyon sausage.

You want a bit of mine? My tummy is full, I can´t eat anymore.

Posted by: synfection Jun 13 2009, 09:28 AM

sounds great please do share! 24 minuntes to go eh...

Posted by: Braer Jun 13 2009, 09:33 AM

where can i watch it?

Posted by: synfection Jun 13 2009, 09:37 AM

http://www.licklibrary.com/webcast/

Posted by: Tolek Jun 13 2009, 09:39 AM

Ok, I attached it to this post. Tell me what you think about it.

Posted by: synfection Jun 13 2009, 09:42 AM

damit Tolek! your making me want to get up and make one. but i do have some pringles. hard choice


Edited for language/skennington

Posted by: Tolek Jun 13 2009, 09:47 AM

Take the sandwich. It´s healthier and tastes better. You have 5 min left.

Posted by: synfection Jun 13 2009, 09:49 AM

3 minute now! i'll have one after it. i'll chew on my pick untill then

Posted by: Fran Jun 13 2009, 09:49 AM

It's going to be awesome

Posted by: Tolek Jun 13 2009, 09:51 AM

Ok... Have a good...ehm... pick then. And fun watching GI, ofc.

Posted by: synfection Jun 13 2009, 09:52 AM

Will do man, you to. Oh and how did a GI thread turn into a sandwhich one ?

Posted by: Braer Jun 13 2009, 09:54 AM

lucky muris

Posted by: ErikEklund Jun 13 2009, 09:54 AM

its on, and they are playing steve vais passion and warfare album

Good luck Muris!

Posted by: Braer Jun 13 2009, 09:56 AM

whats the name of this song???? awsome

Posted by: Tolek Jun 13 2009, 09:57 AM

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 10:01 AM

GO MURIS!!!!!

\m/\m/

Posted by: sted Jun 13 2009, 10:02 AM

Yeah Muris!! He looks cool as a cucumber!!

Posted by: maharzan Jun 13 2009, 10:09 AM

wow.. I can watch it on my 200kbps link as well.. not bad though it stops at times.

http://www.licklibrary.com/WebCast/Default.aspx?Reloaded


the bass drums sounds awful.. too loud!

Posted by: Braer Jun 13 2009, 10:13 AM

J**** what a stupid host!

trying to be funny

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 10:13 AM

Silvio Gazquez was first up......nice playing!!

Posted by: sted Jun 13 2009, 10:14 AM

yeah, nice guitar too.

Posted by: Dexxter Jun 13 2009, 10:14 AM

Wow, am I lucky? Just woke up, turned on the computer, checked GMC, saw this thread, clicked the link to the webcast, and there's the first performer

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 10:20 AM

Second up........Alexandros Tefarikis.......Kind of sloppy and out of tune to me. It's early here though.....

What's up with the crowd.....they seem bored......

Posted by: sted Jun 13 2009, 10:21 AM

Hmmm, didnt like that chilean guy, bit of a yawn fest of arpeggios.

Posted by: superize Jun 13 2009, 10:22 AM

Has the Final starteed yet or is it something else on now

Posted by: Red Jun 13 2009, 10:22 AM

Yeah they really do seem bored, thought about that just a min ago too.

Posted by: sted Jun 13 2009, 10:23 AM

I think this greek guy has lost it....

Posted by: superize Jun 13 2009, 10:28 AM

I missed Alexandros Tefarikis my favorite entry

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 10:33 AM

WHAT IS UP WITH THE CROWD!!!!! I've heard more noise at church gigs!!!!

Posted by: Velvet Roger Jun 13 2009, 10:34 AM

Lol, definitely so true

2 more to go before Muris

Posted by: Keilnoth Jun 13 2009, 10:37 AM

All this sound very commercial. Perhaps the reason the crowd don't move. They are people working there perhaps.

So far, Muris will just blow them all away.

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 10:37 AM

Up right now is Daniel Realpe......seven stringer it appears. Nice tapping.

Posted by: sted Jun 13 2009, 10:38 AM

omg his sound is awful

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 10:40 AM

I'm sorry but the crowd SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCKKKSS!!!!! JEEZUS.....its a ROCK SHOW!!!!

Posted by: Braer Jun 13 2009, 10:40 AM

I cant stand the host! he is a totall duche

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 10:41 AM

I think only Silvio's tone has been good so far.....

Daniele Gottardo is up now.....his tone sounds nice.....


Muris is next I think.....\m/\m/

Posted by: sted Jun 13 2009, 10:41 AM

is this guy playing a black sabbath song? sounds very familiar....

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 10:43 AM

This dude is by FAR the best so far!!!

Posted by: Braer Jun 13 2009, 10:43 AM

he has some real cool licks

Posted by: Red Jun 13 2009, 10:45 AM

Muris in a few minutes now

Edit: Just saw that you don't need an account to vote, just your e-mail.

So everyone vote for Muris

Posted by: sted Jun 13 2009, 10:45 AM

GO MURIS!!!!!!!

Posted by: Fran Jun 13 2009, 10:46 AM

MURIS time guys!!!

Best of luck!

Posted by: ErikEklund Jun 13 2009, 10:46 AM

GO MURIS!

Posted by: maharzan Jun 13 2009, 10:46 AM

muris muris....

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 10:46 AM

Muris is up!!!

Posted by: Dexxter Jun 13 2009, 10:47 AM

Yeah, go muris!!

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 10:52 AM

VERY NICE MURIS!!!! \m/\m/

Posted by: Red Jun 13 2009, 10:52 AM

The crowd

Posted by: Fran Jun 13 2009, 10:53 AM

It was great!, now let's wait till the end and vote vote vote

Posted by: sted Jun 13 2009, 10:53 AM

Icant beleive how easy he makes that look! Best so far without doubt!

Posted by: Gus Jun 13 2009, 10:53 AM

Muuuris!!!

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 10:54 AM

The crowd BLOWS....have I said this yet????

I gotta say too that I feel bad that these guys do not get to play through their own rigs......that has got to be TOUGH!!!!!

Definitely!!

Posted by: Velvet Roger Jun 13 2009, 10:56 AM

Definitely some impressive playing, but the crowd is really sucky indeed

Posted by: Tolek Jun 13 2009, 10:57 AM

Awesome show by Muris. I love him!

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 10:58 AM

Up now is Jack Thammarat......Very nice composition.....very satrianiesque. Nice tone too..

Posted by: Keilnoth Jun 13 2009, 11:02 AM

Now, from Muris, its became more melodic and sound like music not only demonstration. Perhaps the crowd will start moving.

Posted by: skennington Jun 13 2009, 11:02 AM

Thammarat sounded good too!

Posted by: Red Jun 13 2009, 11:03 AM

Looks like this guy will get my second/third vote

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 11:06 AM

So far I have......

1st=Muris
2nd=Jack Thammarat
3rd=Daniele Gottardo

Could you imagine playing to that crowd.......SHEESH!!!

Posted by: arctic1234 Jun 13 2009, 11:06 AM

He was pretty good... maybe I will give him my third vote or something...

Crappy crowd though

Posted by: sted Jun 13 2009, 11:09 AM

I think its too early in the day really, Ive only just had my breakfast!!! should be later on when everyones soused

Posted by: skennington Jun 13 2009, 11:10 AM

Same thing I was thinking!!

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 11:11 AM

They must be hungover from partying last night.......

Posted by: Keilnoth Jun 13 2009, 11:12 AM

True, can't imagine myself pogoing at 10AM...

Posted by: audiopaal Jun 13 2009, 11:12 AM

How did you know what I was doing las night?

Posted by: Red Jun 13 2009, 11:19 AM

Om what a tone this guy have.

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 11:20 AM

This last guy does indeed have nice tone!!

Posted by: audiopaal Jun 13 2009, 11:21 AM

Yep, the last one was/is great

Posted by: sted Jun 13 2009, 11:23 AM

he was good, cant beleive how good that PRS sounds!

Posted by: Red Jun 13 2009, 11:24 AM

1: Muris
2: András
3: Hedras I suppose.

I don't really want to vote for Jack because it feels like it will not get Muris chances any higher.

But he is really great

Posted by: skennington Jun 13 2009, 11:24 AM

1. Muris
2. Ramos
3. Thammarat

Best of luck Muris!!!!

Posted by: Dexxter Jun 13 2009, 11:25 AM

WOW, Muris and Hedras Ramos was GOOD!!

Here's my votes:
1.. Muris
2.. Hedras Ramos
3.. Jack Thammarat

Posted by: sted Jun 13 2009, 11:25 AM

1. Muris (ofc!) 2. Ramos (The last guy) 3. Thammarat

GL Muris!!!

Posted by: Velvet Roger Jun 13 2009, 11:25 AM

Exactly my votes

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 11:26 AM

Some great playing for sure....Too bad about the crowd though.

Good job Muris.......You definitely got my vote and you should have it wrapped up!!!

Posted by: Tolek Jun 13 2009, 11:27 AM

1. Muris
2. Daniele
3. Ozielzinho

Great show!

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 11:28 AM

1=Muris
2=Thammarat
3=Ramos

Posted by: audiopaal Jun 13 2009, 11:29 AM

Good luck Muris

Posted by: micpon Jun 13 2009, 11:32 AM

voted 1. Muris 2. Thammarat 3. Gottardo

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 13 2009, 11:35 AM

Ok voting message now up on front page - a bit of a plug for Licklibrary but what the heck - GO MURIS!!!

Posted by: Red Jun 13 2009, 11:44 AM

I just voted with my brothers E-mail too, seems like you can vote with how many E-mails you want.
Or maybe they check the IP of where the votes come from so you can't vote 100 times.

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 13 2009, 11:48 AM

Well your brother and you could actually have the same IP - so that would be a risky thing for them to do.

My guess is that it probably counts...so GO GO GO MURIS!!

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 13 2009, 11:53 AM

Go Muris !
I just saw this thread. How is Muris doing, how was his performance ?

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 13 2009, 11:55 AM

Yes - those of you who have been up all night - please give us a summary!

Posted by: Matt23 Jun 13 2009, 12:05 PM

Missed the Live Final , but from the original youtube videos i voted: 1. Muris Varajic 2. Jack Thammarat 3. George Marios.

Posted by: synfection Jun 13 2009, 12:21 PM

Muris blew me away with that performance.

Posted by: superize Jun 13 2009, 12:24 PM

I voted

1 Muris
2 Alexandros Tefarikis
3 Thammarat

Posted by: synfection Jun 13 2009, 12:38 PM

1. Muris
2. Hedras Ramos
3. Jack Thammarat

Posted by: Tolek Jun 13 2009, 12:39 PM

When are the winner going to be announced? I think he said at 4.15 p.m, right?

Posted by: chast Jun 13 2009, 12:40 PM

Damn I missed it, I slept way too long
I hope the videos will be put up as soon as possible.

Posted by: superize Jun 13 2009, 12:42 PM

Its like i alway say....

You Snooze you loose

Posted by: sted Jun 13 2009, 12:55 PM

Yeah mate 4.15 BST.

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 13 2009, 12:59 PM

And even worse: if you Sleep you are into Deep

Posted by: Canis Jun 13 2009, 01:17 PM

Noooo! It's over??
NOOOOO!

I'll jump on Superize's saying.... I snooze, I loose...

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 13 2009, 01:26 PM

Guys please post final results as soon as you find out !

Posted by: Farmer Joe Jun 13 2009, 01:53 PM

Ah man, I missed it I completely forgot about the big time difference. I was looking forward to it too. Please post results though, that'd be great!

Posted by: Startear Jun 13 2009, 03:05 PM

I voted in time luckily , I guess in few minutes we will know who won (Muris I hope)

Posted by: kaznie_NL Jun 13 2009, 03:17 PM

It's 4:15 here, but I gues it's London time, 3:15...

Posted by: synfection Jun 13 2009, 03:18 PM

that is correct

Posted by: sted Jun 13 2009, 03:28 PM

no probs pedja!

Posted by: Ivan Mihaljevic Jun 13 2009, 03:58 PM

Damn, I completely forgot it's today...
I missed it!

And the voting is closed now...
Hope Muris wins!

Posted by: Braer Jun 13 2009, 04:13 PM

its on

Posted by: Startear Jun 13 2009, 04:16 PM

about time

Posted by: Braer Jun 13 2009, 04:20 PM

god i hate the host

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 04:25 PM

Muris Did great. A couple of things about the competition in general though.....

I gotta say that I am really dissapointed in the way the crowd behaved......there was ZERO enthusiasm there. At one point in the show Stuart Bull kind of reprimanded them about it. If I didn't know better I would have thought that the audience was a bunch of senior citizens who thought that they were there to see an opera and didn't know how to behave or react at a rock concert so they just played it safe and kept their mouths shut. I really felt bad for the contestants. After EVERY performance there was like ZERO applause. Could you imagine going to see G3 and when Steve Vai takes the stage and opens with FTLOG that after the performance there is almost complete SILENCE!!!! Part of me agrees wonders if it was that the audience was just full of arrogant guitarists who were thinking "Yeah, I could do that.....they aren't that good".......Stuart Bull said as much at one time as well.

Muris did really well though......although I got a little worried because it looked like he was having trouble dialiing a delay setting he wanted. He did great though......although I'll be interested to hear his thoughts on this as far as dialing in his sound. I was really impressed by four of the contestants......

Muris......Daniele Gottardo......Jack Thammarat.......Hedras Ramos

All four of these guys played MUSIC......the other contestants seems to just be doing a "shred clinic". It was early in the morning here so maybe I am off in this comment. Man.....I just can't get past the audience. Unbelievable....

Anyways......GO MURIS!!!!!\m/\m/

Posted by: Braer Jun 13 2009, 04:29 PM

S***!

Posted by: SonofDestiny Jun 13 2009, 04:29 PM

I missed it?

Posted by: sted Jun 13 2009, 04:29 PM

AND THE WINNER IS>>>>>>>> thammarat, bummer...

Posted by: Matt23 Jun 13 2009, 04:31 PM

Jack was good but Muris should have won.

I don't think they should have chosen the winner just by votes.

Posted by: sted Jun 13 2009, 04:31 PM

A PRS and a Rob Williams and the title, the boy done good for sure!

Posted by: The Uncreator Jun 13 2009, 04:31 PM

FAIL.


Muris should of won, As always.

Posted by: Tolek Jun 13 2009, 04:32 PM

Congratulations to that guy. But Muris is still my fav.

Posted by: berko Jun 13 2009, 04:32 PM

The guy played good but Muris would have definitely deserved his first place there

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 04:34 PM

Thammarat did well.....I think Muris should have won hands down......but congrats to Thammarat.

When they announced the winner the Crowd.........did nothing.

They didn't say who took second or third.....unless I missed it.

Good job Muris.....you should have won!!!! Have a safe trip home.......\m/\m/

Posted by: Braer Jun 13 2009, 04:35 PM

why dident we get to see steve vai???

Posted by: Startear Jun 13 2009, 04:38 PM

now this sux big time, how the hell is the crowd supposed to choose who's best?

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 13 2009, 04:38 PM

I am sorry guys but where did you read about winners ? I went back to licklibrary website and I couldn't find anything on there.

How did Muris place? What about that Macedonian guy who plays Greg Howe style ?

Posted by: Marek Rojewski Jun 13 2009, 04:40 PM

Startear the audience choose their "idol". not the best player, this as You can see is a difference.

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 04:41 PM

From the licklibrary website:

Once the countdown timer reaches ‘0:00:00’ then the voting process will be CLOSED. The results of the online vote will count towards the overall votes that will be cast by the judges (whose decision is final) and the winner will be announced online on LickLibrary.com on Monday 15th June.

Maybe the announcement was just the popular/fan vote and there is still the judges vote.....they didn't say anything about this though.......

Posted by: Marek Rojewski Jun 13 2009, 04:43 PM

Well, they said about "global vote winner".

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 13 2009, 04:44 PM

I think when I voted 30 minutes before closing that it said final results will be published on MONDAY !
I might be wrong, thats why I am wondering whats happening. Can't find any info who won and how Muris did.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 13 2009, 04:45 PM

They probably used some kind of combined votes&jury voting. I'm sorry Muris didn't won, he's my favorite contester. Rock on Muris!

Posted by: SonofDestiny Jun 13 2009, 04:47 PM

That guy won?

I didn't know it was a search for a Satriani wannabe with bad vibrato

Really bummed Muris or Daniele didn't win

Posted by: Startear Jun 13 2009, 04:53 PM

so that's why Muris didn't won... I get it now

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 13 2009, 04:56 PM

My expectations on the one(s) who beat Muris is enormous - can't wait to see them! They better be good..!

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 05:36 PM

Muris was Technically, Tonally and Musically the best in the competition....Only guys that even came close were Hedras Ramos, Thammarat and Gottardo.

Posted by: Ivan Mihaljevic Jun 13 2009, 06:11 PM

I can't seem to find the results! Can anyone post a link?

And one more thing, can I see the videos somewhere? I found the Muris' take on YouTube, but can't find the other finalists and there are a couple more that I'd like to see!

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 06:13 PM

Good Job Muris....\m/\m/

Posted by: SonofDestiny Jun 13 2009, 06:37 PM

That crowd... oh my god I can understand you got angry Monte! Man man man.. they should've paid some respect to da boss!

Posted by: Braer Jun 13 2009, 06:51 PM

I know why he dident win, its because of his tight pants

Posted by: jafomatic Jun 13 2009, 06:51 PM

The crowd isn't wired for sound. The audio stream seems to be coming from a mixing board and there just isn't any crosstalk from the crowd or any sources that are listening to it.

Even a weak crowd would make more noise than this, clearly it's just an oversight on the part of the sound director.

Posted by: Sentenced Jun 13 2009, 07:02 PM

such a great performance muris, you are my guitar idol

Posted by: berko Jun 13 2009, 07:25 PM

I was thinking the same. Muris' take was really nice, although I missed those synth choirs from the original take. Somehow the mixing is weak, barely any bass and the drums are thin. Nevertheless, Muris is the winner for me

Posted by: kaznie_NL Jun 13 2009, 07:25 PM

That's to bad!!

But, I have something to say xD

the voters of this competition were "normal" human being, no guitar experts or real judges. And what do normal people want? They don't want ultra fast, very technical playing! They want something recognizable, easy and structured. I think Muris's balcan influences aren't something "normal" in the UK, and I gues that most of the voters were non-Balkan, so they thought Muris composition was ok, but to hard to be easy. Thamarat however, had a quite easy balad! Plain people want to hear straight simple, maybe even boring music! Musicians often know that classical music is way better, technical, melodic, and tonewise, then pop, but still everyone listens pop, and only a few listen classical music!!

I don't want to say Muris was worse or better then Thamarat, but I do think that voters are the ones that make the final decision. If your style isn't the same then the Votor's style, then it might get hard! But Muris, please don't become a boring pop writer, just do follow your style, and even if people don't like it, we do

Posted by: skennington Jun 13 2009, 07:29 PM

Fantastic job Muris! You won in my book for sure. I still think the final results won't be announced til Monday, so fingers crossed for you man.

Posted by: Marek Rojewski Jun 13 2009, 07:33 PM

Well Kaznie You are right on many points, but at the same time, some people will use the opposite criteria - most strange=most original=one to vote for. Other will vote for the most shredish-speed-exploding solo, because they will think "wow this guy is lighting fast, he must be really good". Many beginning guitarists were/are thinking that speed is the biggest "skill factor". It doesn't matter that it isn't true, many believe in it.

Posted by: kaznie_NL Jun 13 2009, 07:47 PM

True, but I don't think voters vote for originality, or they do, but not only on that! You're right about the beginning guitarists, but who of the voters were guitarist?

btw
HOLY COW HE IS TWO YEARS YOUNGER THEN ME: http://www.guitaridol.tv/online_final/entry/dark_enemy But twenty years better xD

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 13 2009, 07:59 PM

I hope you are right about the sound and the crowd...... but even Stuart Bull at one point "reprimanded" the crowd. Judging by what I saw from the webcast the crowd wast totally LAME, APATHETIC and IMO DISRESPECTFUL!!!! ALL the contestants deserved WAY better treatment than the crowd gave them. I know this is like the 20th time I've mentioned the crowd but these guitarists came a long way and worked really hard to come play for them......you can't even clap A LITTLE BIT....

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 13 2009, 07:59 PM

Nice performance by Muris but I actually prefer his original recording. Like some of you mentioned, overall sound just wasn't the same, and it seems like everything came out trough the mixer. I guess there wasn't much preparation for performance with the actual bass player and drummer.

Guys lets not write Muris off yet, I am hoping on Monday we will see different final results then the ones you mentioned here !

Edit : Duplicated content

Posted by: Paiva Jun 13 2009, 08:16 PM

Just read in the GI forum some guy posted

I don't know if this is true or not. But it seems that Muris got some prizes after all!

Posted by: Tolek Jun 13 2009, 09:08 PM

If I remember correctly, Muris won a not physical prize, only a titel or something which is ofc a good thing.

Posted by: Santitv Jun 13 2009, 09:16 PM

http://truthinshredding.blogspot.com/

He says Muris win an amp .

Posted by: Startear Jun 13 2009, 09:30 PM

it's true, he won amp, Blackstar I think

Posted by: Bondy Jun 13 2009, 09:48 PM

Muris won the Blackstar award and won a Blackstar HT-5 stack, will post pics and a video of Muris and Damjam Jamming on the Lace stand.

Posted by: rokchik Jun 13 2009, 09:54 PM

I just got home from work and am trying to catch up on all the action but first wanted to post and say congrats to the winner but Muris will always be tops in my books.

Congrats to you Muris, for all you've accomplished, you may not have got the title of "guitar idol 2009" but you're our guitar idol everyday of the year man. I hope your time in London was great, look forward to some pics, and safe voyage home.

rok

Posted by: Daniel Robinson Jun 13 2009, 09:57 PM

It its true that stinks that Muris didnt win.

But, with that being said the biggest thing is the exposure. Which is more important to a hardcore guitarist like Muris.


The fact that Muris is competing on an international level with guitarists that in their own right are the up and coming superstars of guitar says alot!


The last two years i have declined to even enter. I know my limitations as a player, and i can't imagine what pressure these guys are under competing at this level.

Maybe next year i will throw caution to the wind and see where it leads me. But to be honest, i can't even imagine myself competing with Muris or any of the finalists. Heck, even making it thru the first few elimination rounds.


No matter what happend Muris is still tops in our book. ANd we have him all to ourselves


Daniel

Posted by: Iluha Jun 13 2009, 10:16 PM

The competition in this contest is VERY tough...

I don't if what they announced is the final results, but either way, Muris, Daniele Gottardo and jack Thammarat, all were extremely impressive.

The competition isn't a "who got the best technique" competition, but rather who can write the best guitar piece for this competition.

This is just my opinion about the three:

Muris - Best technique and most original composition, but on the other hand the backing was pretty monotone and boring(atleast to my ear).

Gottardo - Best backing, really cool sounding chord progression, and he displays incredible technique, but his composition is pointless to my ears, he's just shredding it up with little to none melodical ideas behind it.

Thammart - Not too impressive technique wise, nor on the originality, but his composition is the most flowing one, it's very catchy, just like Gustavo Guerra's composition in last year's competition, so I'm not surprised he won.

Posted by: Joruus Jun 14 2009, 04:49 AM

I missed the live thing, but just saw Muris part on youtube.
Very nice take
I liked the clothes too

Too bad its not first place but congrats on the price!

Did you go see it live Bondy?

Posted by: wrk Jun 14 2009, 10:39 AM

First of all i think it was awesome that the show was streamed live. I was exited and stressed for the performer i saw (didn't saw the end thought). It's somehow different to follow this in realtime as to see it later on youtube.

I found the mix really dry and the guitar mainly too loud, not for the advantage of each player. Every detail could be heard... makes some performances even more impressive imo.

As being a Muris fan, it's hard for me to be objective and give other player a fair chance .. , but i was impressed by Thamarats performance as well. I can not really agree that his composition is an "easy ballad". Jack is hiding his skills and shred lines quite well in his compositions. He has a really soft and fluid playing style. Considering that his composition is a 160bpm track, some lines are getting quite complicated to play the way he does.

I voted Muris 1st and Jack 2nd. I don't get why the winner was not announced direct after the show, what needs so long to take decision? Can't remember, but last year is was on the same day, or not?

... maybe the crowd was not that bad after all .. don't be so hard on them .
I hope Emir will tell us more about it later.

Posted by: Bondy Jun 14 2009, 10:55 AM

He got plenty of applause it just did not come over on the camara.

Posted by: Emir Hot Jun 14 2009, 11:22 AM

I was shouting like crazy from the audience but obviously wasn't enough for Muris to win

Posted by: Tolek Jun 14 2009, 11:24 AM

Well done! You´re a real supporter. Do you have some pics as well?

Posted by: wrk Jun 14 2009, 11:27 AM

... i was sure !!! Hope you still have a voice today

Posted by: Emir Hot Jun 14 2009, 11:33 AM

There are some pictures but I'll post it all when Muris leaves for Bosnia. We don't have time to take a breath here.

Posted by: Tolek Jun 14 2009, 11:34 AM

Ok, then have a lot of fun together!

Posted by: Jose Mena Jun 15 2009, 01:28 AM

I missed the live broadcast, however I saw Muris Performance on you tube, like everyone has noted, the crowd wasn't the best, or at least it looks that way. I want to see the other performances as well, I was trying to find Jack Thamarat's but I couldn't find it.

I failed in my prediction, I said Muris would win and he didn't however, what place he came in?

Would you be competing in GI 2010 Muris?

Posted by: Canis Jun 15 2009, 01:33 AM

He ranks #1... In our hearts

I don't think they announce the rankings until tomorrow on the Guitar Idol site?

Posted by: ItsMe Jun 15 2009, 03:58 PM

here a vid from the price ceremony

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek7WyArax2A

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 15 2009, 04:06 PM

Muris didn't speak when he received award and acted a bit like Ninja with bowing to the crowd


Edit : I just heard Guitar Idol winner. Really nice composition, I can definitely see why he got so many votes now. Congratulations, here is a link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01Zo37fFXjo

Posted by: Tolek Jun 15 2009, 04:23 PM

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 15 2009, 04:29 PM

You saw the way he put his hands together and then lowered his head to audience? Thats what Ninjas and Samurai masters do

Posted by: Tolek Jun 15 2009, 04:33 PM

I know. Konichiwua Akaciam! (Means: Hello, Darling!) They say this while putting the hands together like Muris, I think.

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 15 2009, 04:47 PM

Awesome, didn't know you could speak Japanese?

Posted by: Tolek Jun 15 2009, 04:50 PM

Well, that´s nearly all of my vocabulary.
I did Judo for 9 years and learned some words like small (ko), big (o), wheel (guruma),... . Tai-o-Toshi, Kata-Guruma, Honge-Sa-Gatame, Ushi-Mata,... All names of techniques.

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 15 2009, 04:58 PM

I used to do Karate when I was really young so I think I learned to count only Ich ni san chi etc

Posted by: Tolek Jun 15 2009, 05:01 PM

So, we can do a fight club now: Muris (Ninja), Pedja (Karateka) and Tolek (Judoka).

Posted by: Marek Rojewski Jun 15 2009, 05:05 PM

I know how to fight with sword+shield, axe+shield and dane axe Oh and also know how to use tomfa (spelling). All in all, everyone not fast enough to escape should know some "killer tricks"

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 15 2009, 05:05 PM

Karate Kid
I was able to do split now if I try it would definitely hurt myself

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 15 2009, 05:05 PM

I can't watch video at work..

What place did Muris get???

Posted by: Tolek Jun 15 2009, 05:09 PM

I was never able to do it... We didn´t practise much gymnactic, Judo is a self-defense sport.


There was only the first place and some other prizes (without ranking) to win. Muris won an amp.

Posted by: sidewas lightning Jun 15 2009, 06:22 PM

He was awesome, but the crowd was pretty lame. Maybe they thought that they could play something better (not in a million years...) There's already some guy that has a lesson up on youtube about how to play it! I don't think he gets the feel right though. Maybe Muris should do a lesson on it...

Btw, what kind of amp did he win?

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 15 2009, 07:02 PM

Yeah, the audience.......AW Nevermind.....I've spouted off enough about this..........

Posted by: Tolek Jun 15 2009, 07:04 PM

Posted by: Canis Jun 15 2009, 07:07 PM

The Final Dance lesson was actually done by someone here at GMC
I can't find the topic about it, though..

Posted by: skennington Jun 15 2009, 07:11 PM

Here's the thread Canis refers to...

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=23322&st=0&p=317031&#entry317031

Posted by: Frederik Jun 15 2009, 07:15 PM

HAHA seems like i have a fellow judoka

Posted by: Emir Hot Jun 16 2009, 12:14 AM

That amp will be delivered to my place. Muris can't take it to Bosnia, it's huge. I'll test it and write about it. I don't remember which model it was.

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 16 2009, 12:17 AM

So Muris won the Amp but you get to keep it.......Nice.......

Emir.....it sounded like when they announced the winner that it was just for the online voting.....were the results the results of the judges as well?

So are you gonna enter next year Emir?????

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 16 2009, 12:27 AM

Emir for the win !

Posted by: Emir Hot Jun 16 2009, 12:40 AM

haha no, I've done it in 2005 and enough for me. That year it was only about the judges decision.

This year the online voting decided about the overall winner and the rest was the judges choice. Not really fair. I knew that online voting would result that Chinese or similar can only win. If only his street clicked, there you have 100.000 votes if not more

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 16 2009, 12:48 AM

Hahaha brutal !
Love it, classic

So true Emir, I think that guy has more Youtube video views then Muris. The same thing was with that guy Gustavo Guerra.

Posted by: Tolek Jun 16 2009, 02:15 PM

What place did you get?

Posted by: Emir Hot Jun 16 2009, 02:24 PM

1st

Posted by: Tolek Jun 16 2009, 02:27 PM

Woooooow. Respect.
Are there any videos of that show? What did you play there?

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 16 2009, 02:34 PM

TOLEK?????....... Did you not know that Emir is......DA MAN!!!


\m/\m/

Posted by: Tolek Jun 16 2009, 02:39 PM

I actually heard something that he won GI, but I wasn´t sure anymore. And I always knew that he´s DA MAN.

Posted by: berko Jun 16 2009, 02:42 PM

What did you play there?

Posted by: Emir Hot Jun 16 2009, 04:44 PM

I played Race With Destiny by Vinnie Moore. That year we were allowed to play covers. There is a video but really bad quality. That was recorded with some very strange camera by a friend of mine. The file is 600mb (7 min clip) and I have never found a codec that can convert it to something else but smaller.

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 16 2009, 04:53 PM

What did you think of the experience Emir??? Was there a lot of pressure?? If I was ever in one of those competitions I see myself walking out on stage.....plugging my guitar in......looking up at the crowd.......crapping my pants......then exiting stage left....

I'd become a youtube LEGEND.......Just not the kind of legend I'd want to be.....

Posted by: Emir Hot Jun 16 2009, 04:59 PM

haha, no man there was no pressure. I was going through a really hard time that year. The fees for my school were really high and I had to find a way to pay it. I was all alone in the UK. The reason I applied for that competition was only to win. I was pretty confident. The song was really hard though. When I've done it I sold all the stuff I got and paid the university. If I had the money I would have never enter such thing.

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 16 2009, 05:03 PM

Really??? So you didn't really enjoy it? Do you think it helped your career? I wish you had a good video of it......I'll bet you rocked the house. I KNOW YOU DID!!!!

Posted by: Emir Hot Jun 16 2009, 05:11 PM

It is always mentioned everywhere but I am not sure whether it helped in the career. When someone reads about it maybe they give me more respect but I still cost the same when I play a gig

And yes, I think I rocked that place. Some famous guitar magazines wrote about it. Also to mention that the competition was called "Guitar Hero UK" that year and it wasn't international. Then they changed the name to Guitar Idol.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 16 2009, 05:41 PM

That's a pretty cool story Emir, you rock man

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 17 2009, 12:25 AM

Classic Emir

Anyhow, thanks A LOT for your support guys and let me tell you what.,
one guy from Lick Library told me that I was 2nd by votes
which means you guys did a hell of a job so my huuuge appreciation!

So, contest is over, one more experience in my bag
but unfortunately it was pretty similar like the last year,
no sound check and I HATE to waste someone else's time tweaking the amp
so I just plugged in, did few turns and that it.
But that was not the end of all troubles.
Backing track (synhts, some loops etc ) was so LOUD in monitors,
I barely heard my self playing in chorus section, when choir is on.
And what I hear now, there was almost none backing in master mix,
it sounds so poor, the whole song.
Crowd was great actually!!
They were shouting all the time but there were
no ambience mics to pick that!!

And yeah, I had no idea that online votes would decide the winner.
If I knew that I probably wouldn't apply in a first place,
imo that is job for well trained musicians and not for everyone,
to make that kind of decisions.
I do understand them whatsoever, they need more traffic online
to get more sponsors but you should have said
that online voting is most important and not the judges.
I won this Blackstar amp and I still have no clue was it because of
the votes or judges.

Posted by: skennington Jun 17 2009, 12:35 AM

Great to see you back here Muris and congrat's anyway. I'm just not sold on GI any more. I love the fact that they streamed it for everyone to watch, but the online voting thing just don't do it for me.

I could tell you had no prep time before you plugged in and thought you did a fine job in spite of that. I hope soon there will be a true sanctioning competition judged by professionals in which you and some of our other instructors get more exposure.

I do think the more your name is mentioned, the better the opportunity for you to get a major label interested so the time was not wasted for sure. Anyway, we all love you here bro, keep rocking!

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 17 2009, 12:37 AM

Thanks Sken!

Yeah, it is nice promotion indeed (let Bondy tells you more ).

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 17 2009, 01:15 AM

Glad you got back safely Muris and that you could win a nice new amp for Emir......

I'm glad to hear that the crowd was great.....on the webcast it sounded like they were dead silent.
I thought your performance was great. I will say though that when you played the first couple of notes and there was no sound......at least on the webcast there wasn't.....I was like...."Oh man, here we go again!!"

Your still GMC's guitar Idol.....YOU ROCK MAN.......\m/\m/

Posted by: UncleSkillet Jun 17 2009, 01:58 AM

The way I hear it Emir owes Muris a new Fifth fret and some wood putty to patch a small hole. Comfortably Numb can be a dangerous song apparently.

Posted by: Emir Hot Jun 17 2009, 02:04 AM

Muris said that little whole has to be there. That way the guitar looks more rock and roll





It's because they didn't have any ambience microphone to catch audience's voices. I was in the first row shouting like mad

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 17 2009, 02:12 AM

He needs some cigarette burns on the headstock too. Your beloved Hamer probably has some schrapnel marks from your little "light bulb" explosion eh Emir. Nice to know you are willing to sacrifice your life so that I can become a better guitarist......

Posted by: Emir Hot Jun 17 2009, 02:33 AM

My Hamer was even swiming with me in the lake and still works perfect

Posted by: Bondy Jun 17 2009, 07:19 AM

Glad you got Home safe Muris I had fun hanging out with you.

BTW guys all the time we were there Muris kept getting stopped by people saying how awesome he was, and could they have there picture taken with him, I think he was stopped more times than Guthrie Govan LOL.

Posted by: AdamB Jun 17 2009, 02:11 PM

Seems a bit lame that there isn't a sound check, a bit unprofessional maybe. The videos are up on lick library now of all the contestants. The sound in general is pretty poor, shame really as the performances themselves are obviously pretty good.

EDIT: Heres a link - http://www.licklibrary.com/Channels/Guitar-Idol/

Posted by: Emir Hot Jun 17 2009, 02:18 PM

I agree, the sound wasn't really that good

Posted by: Jose Mena Jun 17 2009, 03:18 PM

I didn't know that online voting would decide the winner, I thought it was like the online heats where online voting helped but at the end the judges decided who wins.

I missed the online webcast, I was out all day with the family and had a gig at night, I didn't vote, it could have probably made a difference if it is like they say that it was only by 2 votes.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 17 2009, 03:30 PM

Yeah, it was pretty wrong rule
and unfortunately some major players won't apply next year
cause of that rule......



Oh yeah, seems like amp mic was muted or som!

Thanks Monte.

Posted by: AdamB Jun 17 2009, 03:55 PM

That's a shame really. One of my goals for my practicing is to get good enough to write a song to get to the finals of guitar idol. It will probably never happen, but it keeps me motivated to practice. For me, the prize would be being able to play on stage there.

I very rarely get a chance to play infront of people, and I've never played something I'd really want to play, as I'm heavily into melodic shred etc. but obviously very few musicians want to play this sort of stuff, let alone actually can play it. This is why I don't really play in bands anymore, because I'm tired of doing the same old covers or writing the same old indie/punk/metal songs.

-Adam

Posted by: Jose Mena Jun 17 2009, 04:08 PM

Will you?

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 17 2009, 04:32 PM

Not sure Jose, perhaps I will if Emir and I book some more gigs
but not just for the competition if rules are gonna be the same.



It is what counts the most, yeah.

Posted by: Velvet Roger Jun 17 2009, 05:15 PM

Good that you came back home safely Muris!

The sound was indeed not perfect, but you still did a great job performing on stage , really well done!

Posted by: Tolek Jun 17 2009, 05:18 PM

Glad to have you back, Muris. And thanks for this awesome show, we enjoyed watching it. Did you get my text message when you finished playing?

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 17 2009, 05:28 PM

Yeah he got it Tolek.......when he finished and raised his fist in the air he was telling you...."Hold on Tolek.....I'm kicking butt on Guitar Idol!!!....I'll get back to you in a minute.."

Posted by: Emir Hot Jun 17 2009, 05:38 PM

hhahah funny

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 17 2009, 05:46 PM

Yeah, I've got it, thanks!!!
But I was using the other phone in UK.

Posted by: ItsMe Jun 17 2009, 07:29 PM

congrats to your nice stage show. Thought you were great. Hope you had fun

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 17 2009, 07:29 PM

Thanks, it was nice indeed !

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 17 2009, 07:38 PM

Welcome back Muris! I got chills once again by watching your Final Dance - it's such a cool piece of music! I hope you had a good time in London.

Posted by: ItsMe Jun 17 2009, 07:38 PM

cool. Your gigs with Emir sure looked like allot of fune too. And btw what about this contest

http://www.guitarplayer.com/article/now-accepting-entries/apr-09/95275

Its cool because they feature you in guitar player magazine and the judges are guys like Vai and Bettencourt and there is no online voting.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 17 2009, 07:47 PM

I think all those GP competitions are US residents only or som.

Posted by: Tolek Jun 17 2009, 08:41 PM

You´re crazy!



Ok, cool.

Posted by: Skewlbuzz Jun 18 2009, 07:55 AM

Congrats on the 2nd place Muris! :]

Hope you're gonna do it again, though I must agree that the fact that only the votes have influence on who wins sucks a bit..

And if you don't like the amp you won, you can always sell it! (to me )

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 18 2009, 12:50 PM

Thanks a lot, I don't know how this amp works at all
but I believe I'm gonna keep it after all.

Posted by: Paiva Jun 18 2009, 01:22 PM

I'm not certain about that Muris. Last year a guy from bosnia went. I posted a thread here with that contest you said you knew that guy

I don't you ask him? or just send an email to guitar player! I think it's a great opportunity. If you pass you are going to be seen and judge by people like steve vai, joe satriani etc.

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 18 2009, 11:49 PM

Does anybody know how the heck the judging was done for this competition?????

One of the other forums I get on said that it was determined by these guys???

http://www.guitaridol.tv/judges/online

I thought it was chosen by the "popular" online vote.......I'm confused.

Muris.....what were you told.....obviously going into the competition you thought the winner would be determined using a different method than was actually used.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 19 2009, 12:41 AM

You mixed things a little Monte.

Those were judges BEFORE the finals,
those guys picked 8 players for the finals during online finals
and they also decided some players for online finals along with public pick.
But I don't know who were judges in the finals.

Yeah but he's been US resident for like 8-9 years.

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 19 2009, 12:44 AM

So was the finals that you played in last saturday determined by a combination of the online popular vote AND judges???
But you don't know who exactly the judges were???? Sounds like they need to get their act together. I think GI is a great concept but the execution is lacking......it sounds like you and some of the other contestants agree.

Posted by: skennington Jun 19 2009, 12:45 AM

Just got this from LL. For those of you that missed any of the performances...

http://www.licklibrary.com/Channels/Guitar-Idol/

still can't find where they tell how the voting was split, just that it was split..

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 19 2009, 12:46 AM

It wasn't combination, at least not for the title
cause winner was decided by public votes only as far as I know.
Rest of the prices were decided by judges tho.
I would have done it the other way around.

Posted by: skennington Jun 19 2009, 12:52 AM

This came straight off the email I recieved...

The Guitar Idol 2009 live final was broadcast exclusively as a webcast on our website as Licklibrary's coverage gave users the opportunity to participate in not only watching the live final but a unique chance to vote and help decide the winner.
Thousands registered and voted and alongside the judges helped crown Jack Thammarat as this year's winner.

You can now watch all the high quality videos online and for FREE. When you're done why not contribute to the show further by commenting on the performances on the newhttp://ss34.on9mail.com/sendlink.asp?HitID=1245344738193&StID=5687&SID=6&NID=114836&EmID=8849084&Link=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5saWNrbGlicmFyeS5jb20vQ2hhbm5lbHMvR3VpdGFyLUlkb2w%3D.

We hope you enjoy the performances and who knows, this time next year it could well be you up there!

I would love to know the percentage ratio of online vs judge...

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 19 2009, 12:53 AM

Yeah....that is what Owen Vaughn said at the other forum. That means that it was basically a popularity contest..

That SUCKS.....sorry Muris.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 19 2009, 12:59 AM

Well I do understand them a bit,
you can't get lot of sponsors if you don't involve public enough,
you need good traffic on the site etc.
But yeah, it ended like popularity contest or som.

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 19 2009, 01:51 AM

I know things are way more involved than the appear to be.....it just sucks that it turns into a popularity contest. Why even have a live final then??

Do you feel it was beneficial for you to go out there and play? I don't mean the gigs you had with Emir either..

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 19 2009, 01:05 PM

It's always good to play live, specially in London at LIMS,
I have got some nice invitations regarding clinics and gigs,
this in still negotiating process so I can't talk a lot about it atm.

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 19 2009, 03:06 PM

Thats good to hear Muris......good luck with those things.

Posted by: Chris Evans Jun 19 2009, 03:19 PM

When I was leaving the show on Saturday and just about to get in my car in the car park I looked behind me and following was Stuart Bull from Licklibrary, I still didnt know the result then so as he was getting in the car next to me I decided just to ask him how it went and what the results were.

According to him the Judges had Jack Thammerat in first place, cant remember who they had second but the judges scores had Muris in third place, the online vote pretty much followed the same pattern as the judges but the online votes (and I guess this is where you awesome GMC`ers came in ) promoted Muris to a second spot

Generally, talking to him they were very happy that the way the judges and online voting system worked and how it seemed to follow a similar trend so they felt that the final overall placings were spot on.

Pretty sure that they will either follow the same format next year or perhaps even do away with the floor judges all together and stick with online votes, who knows, they change the rules pretty much every five mins anyways

Posted by: AdamB Jun 19 2009, 03:23 PM

I think it should be judges only personally, else ye olden 'battle of the bands' rules start to apply - whoever brings the most friends wins. Which is lame when it's a contest of skill, not popularity.

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 19 2009, 03:59 PM

Totally agree with you Adam...

Posted by: Chris Evans Jun 19 2009, 04:39 PM

I agree also, however there will always be a point of contention, at the end of the day you enter these things more for the publicity and exposure, imo Muris doesnt need a panel of judges to say he`s the best, we all know that to be fact

Posted by: AdamB Jun 19 2009, 04:57 PM

I thought from watching the videos on the guitar idol site that the only people that stood a chance of winning was either muris or jack thammarat, so I suppose it worked out about right.

I have to say that I would of thought muris would have taken it, as although jack is an amazing guitarist, his style does remind me alot of other people. The moment I heard his track intro, I thought eric johnson, and then when it kicked off with the main part it sounded a lot like satriani and at times I could almost think I've heard it somewhere before.

However, muris' composition seems much more original. The only bit that I thought reminded me of something else was the little instrumental intro before muris starts playing on his entry video, which I reminded me of dire straits - ride across the river (think that's the track name), hehe.

Posted by: Marc_Maiden Jun 19 2009, 04:57 PM

ok i know im late to the party,
this is my first time watching (sorry muris i love you but just didnt grab the chance)


is it me, or is the first place guy (jack's) playing very boring.


Muris had a something jack didnt....a melody...thats square one of shredding and solo guitar playing....it sounding like jack was just improvising, but muris had an actual song....maybe thats why he won, he did more noodling than muris did

Posted by: AdamB Jun 19 2009, 05:25 PM

I think he's playing basically the same as his entry video. Just that the thing that was really good about his entry was the tone of the guitar, rather than the melody itself, I suppose. I think in the live show that didn't come accross because of the sound issues and he started to sound a bit average. In fairness, he is very good, though. Just it's hard to look so good when your up against other great players.

But I guess it's more about the actual playing there, I'd kill to be able to play at that show. I suppose I'll just have to keep raging against my metronome...

Posted by: wrk Jun 19 2009, 05:26 PM

My life would be fulfilled if, by "just improvising", i could come up with a song like jack's solo.
I think thats the beauty of music that people hear the same song differently. I found this song extremly melodic and very well structured.

In my opinion, this song follows satriani's approach to write instrumental guitar music not only for guitar player ..

Posted by: jafomatic Jun 19 2009, 05:27 PM

+1



I think that's the same song, and it's very pretty sounding here.

Posted by: Siggum Jun 19 2009, 05:36 PM

Hey Muris, shame you didnt win and that the conditions werent clear, nice performance though i wont say anything bad about the winner even though i think you should have won

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 19 2009, 05:41 PM

Totally agree with you here Andy. I've always said I'd rather have Vai's chops but Satch's songwriting skills.

EVERY ONE that competed at GI 09 was a world class player IMO. There is no objective way to judge who was the best.

Congrats again on making the finals Muris......Your performance ROCKED...\m/\m/

Posted by: Staffy Jun 19 2009, 07:17 PM

In my opinion it's totally stupid to compete in guitar playing - but hey, it's kinda fun and it sure is a showcase for new talents. But when the push comes to shove, it's all about the ability to transmit and "speak" your own language to the audience. E.g - you must have something to say!

We all likes different styles and kind of music, but what really excites me and got me to pick up the guitar 35 years ago - is the energy in music, and that cannot be either taped, recorded or learnt (in the meaning of feeling, technique can anyone acchieve). For me, music is really a "live" and improvisation thing, it should be fun to see a competion where the contestant doesn't know the tunes in advance

One thing that I realized during the years, is that the "attitude" you play something with is far more important than the actual notes you play. We all can learn tricky scales, fast runs and so on - it's just a matter of practice, but the attitude to music (and also life) comes from deep inside and reflects one's state of mind in the best cases. To be a good musician is to learn about life and be able to transform it to other people. At least in my opinion.

Excuse me for beeing a little philosophic here, I wish all the contestants that were competing all the luck in the future. They were all great in their own way!!!

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 20 2009, 01:12 AM

Some very nice lines you wrote Staffy!

Yeah, it'd be nice to see all players improvising
over unknown backing but that'd need even more time,
we had no time for sound check whatsoever.

Posted by: Staffy Jun 20 2009, 09:24 AM

Thanks Muris! It's a pity that You did'nt get any time to perform soundchecks and so, but I guess that the sponsors are focused on other things things than the competition itself. Anyway I like your entry, it sounds a little balkan to me (I played a lot of greek music back in the old days, but on keyboards). It gives the song a nice touch and brings in other influences than just pure metal and speed into the music. I like this a lot!!!!

//Staffay

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 20 2009, 05:10 PM

It has a lot to do with Balkan indeed, cheers!

Posted by: DenisN Jun 20 2009, 07:07 PM

Hi Muris!

I watched the contest and for me everyone is a winner! I belive that there is to much 'bad talk' in the guitar world like 'I'm better, they are a rip off, I play faster etc.' Jack was great, played very well (as all others) and it was it's turn to get on top.
I also want to congrattulate you because you are truly a great musician! You have a great ear for melodies and your technique is top. But more than that you help people and that is a characteristic that no Guitar Idol or any contest can give you. Tnx!


Pozdrav,

Denis.

Posted by: Tomas Santa Clara Jun 20 2009, 08:13 PM

GO FOR IT MURIS!

BRING THE GOLD HOME Man!!!1

Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam Jun 21 2009, 12:37 AM

After watching all of the contestants.... I have a couple things to say.

First of I don't think it was far at all to not have a soundcheck.

That in itself is already walking into a dark room.


@ Muris: I really think the only reason you didn't win, was the sound.
I'm saying this from a neutral perspective. Both you and Jack had really good entries. The main reason i think he won, was that he had the overall best sound on the stage. If you and everyone else had the time to do a sound check and get everything fine tuned, this competition would have been different for sure. The tone you had on your youtube entry and the one you had live, there was just no comparison there .

I liked Danielle again this year aswell.

Dont have much more to add.


Oh and the online voting thing sucks imo.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 21 2009, 12:55 AM

Very well said guys, they are all great players
and if there was sound check the whole event would look and sound a lot better!!
Better, faster, more melodic...no one can tell, it's music.

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 24 2009, 07:55 PM

I just read that Daniele Gottardo won the "GI 09 Steve Vai" award.....

Anybody know what the heck this is? Does he get to play a show with Vai or does he just get a trophy or something? I wasn't aware there were any more awards.....

Posted by: skennington Jun 24 2009, 09:36 PM

I think he won an autographed Jem. Didn't Muris win it last year?

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 24 2009, 09:41 PM

Yeah, that's the same guitar!
An congrats to Daniele of course, great player, well deserved.

Posted by: lcsdds Jun 24 2009, 10:02 PM

You won a Jem last year Muris? I thought that was for the "jamming in space" thing you did for licklibrary??? You have TWO jems?? Share the wealth man.....

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 25 2009, 11:58 AM

I have one Jem and this one that Daniele has got is the same one,
given by LickLibrary as well this time in addition with GI 2009.

Posted by: Emir Hot Jun 25 2009, 04:15 PM

Do you play that JEM at all?

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 25 2009, 04:27 PM

Hardly bro, actually it's better to say I don't.
I played one concert with Philharmonic Orchestra with that JEM
and I also recoded one lesson for GMC, that was all.

Posted by: Emir Hot Jun 25 2009, 04:35 PM

Poor guitar