No More Excuses!, I know we have 4 in GI '09, but... |
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No More Excuses!, I know we have 4 in GI '09, but... |
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Apr 15 2009, 06:15 AM |
Did anyone notice the GI entry by Benjamin Teacher?? THE GUY ONLY HAS ONE HAND!
Take that, Django Reinhardt! http://www.guitaridol.tv/online_final/entry/heavy_mettle -------------------- "I dreamed a lot when I was younger.. I'm older now but still I hunger For some understanding. There's no understanding, now. Was there ever? ...Joe Puerta (Ambrosia)... Finally got a YouTube page going. |
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Apr 15 2009, 07:12 AM |
Did anyone notice the GI entry by Benjamin Teacher?? THE GUY ONLY HAS ONE HAND! Take that, Django Reinhardt! http://www.guitaridol.tv/online_final/entry/heavy_mettle It's a contest for guitarplayers. The best guitarplayer should win. Sure he has one hand but compared to the other entries he shouldn't have made it to the finals in my opinion. He gets his vote because of the one arm, not the entry. He is a good player, very good, and it is quite an accomplishment but he shouldn't be in the finals, thats my opinion. Compare Benjamin to Marc Playle (also one armed) who was in the live final last year and hear the difference in timing and "cleaness". EDIT: This is *this years" entry /EDIT http://www.guitaridol.tv/online_final/entry/narcosis This entry is a good entry, not a good "one armed" entry. IMO This post has been edited by Koopid: Apr 15 2009, 07:13 AM -------------------- Gear
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Apr 15 2009, 08:06 AM |
I saw that, i was shocked ! I still can`t understand how he do it Glad i have two healthy hands
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Apr 15 2009, 12:52 PM |
Yeah, Ben is really a great player!
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Apr 15 2009, 04:35 PM |
wow! My God!! This guy is awesome!
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Apr 15 2009, 05:02 PM |
I'm shocked that there's more than one competing in the one-armed category!!! I can't play with TWO.
Siggum: I agree, the playing is not exactly great, and I too was put off by him calling himself a "virtuoso." I'm going to read up on him and the other player Koopid posted the link to. I guess there is this shock and awe factor working in his favor but it's true the contest is not about sympathy, it's about great playing. -------------------- "I dreamed a lot when I was younger.. I'm older now but still I hunger For some understanding. There's no understanding, now. Was there ever? ...Joe Puerta (Ambrosia)... Finally got a YouTube page going. |
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Apr 15 2009, 11:43 PM |
the difference between Marc and Ben is that Marc doesnt compete in the "one-arm category", he is good enough to compete in the "guitarplayer category" even though he has only one hand. Thats my opinion anyway You are right, that's a much better performance of a better song. This was articulate, very lyrical melody, and real subtleness. I can't imagine the frustrations that had to be overcome to achieve this. Truly an inspiration. This post has been edited by jdriver: Apr 15 2009, 11:44 PM -------------------- "I dreamed a lot when I was younger.. I'm older now but still I hunger For some understanding. There's no understanding, now. Was there ever? ...Joe Puerta (Ambrosia)... Finally got a YouTube page going. |
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Apr 16 2009, 12:27 AM |
Now I'm in no position to judge if this guy deserves or not to be in the GI competition, but I do respect him for making there and being able to play like this. I wish him all the best.
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