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Posted by: shredmandan Nov 13 2007, 11:33 AM

hey Muris
I was wondering if you ever have considered moving to another country to try and make it big as a musician.Not saying your not now but maybe if you were in the USA or UK i think you could actually become a household name everywhere.

I watched a youtube video of you playing and like i said before stuff i hear from you always is getting better and better.Dude in that video you were ripping it up and honestly i think your actually better than many legends or guitar hero's today.I dont know if you make your living straight off guitar but man your just so great at it.

Tell me how you got this good(i know practice ofcourse) but what was your drive?Also did you have a teacher or just learn all this yourself?

Posted by: Animosity Nov 13 2007, 11:40 AM

Yea Muris, you are amazing! If you ever want to move to the USA you can stay at my place.... and teach me guitar!!

Posted by: muris Nov 13 2007, 11:41 AM

Thanks a lot Dan,kind words indeed!

Well I do plan to move somewhere in a while,this region isn't greatest place on Earth I suppose.
Where and when...dunno...guess time will tell.
Mostly by myself with few instructional videos etc.
And lot of practice as you said.
Looks like I have some luck being in that group of people that get motivation
after seeing or hearing some great player or playing in general.
Guess that has been my biggest drive ever,listening to great playing.

Yeah?? Thanks

Gonna teach you how to swim as well

Posted by: Smells Nov 13 2007, 08:01 PM

I think whats really great about it is that you are able to motivate other people (me for one) with your playing, and encouragement to push us further.

That must be a big reward too I guess

I`ve already said in another thread that moving to another country would surely boost your career to new levels.
The upside to that can only be great things for you and I wish and hope that happens for you , the downside of course is that personally and selfishly I`d lose a great instructor

Cheers
Chris

Posted by: mattacuk Nov 13 2007, 09:20 PM

I would just like to add that you stand out as a professional level player Muris ! I am sure you will go far. You have certainly become a heavy influcence of mine!

Posted by: muris Nov 13 2007, 09:30 PM

Thank you guys,I really proud that my work gives you a boost to go further!!

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Nov 13 2007, 10:01 PM

Actually, Connecticut is very nice - great place, good access to to New York City, and an eager student waiting!

Posted by: Smells Nov 13 2007, 10:06 PM

Hmm, I wish I could compete with that, something like ahh come to Kent, the Garden of England, but alas the truth is that its just pants you win

Posted by: TheClansmanDK Nov 13 2007, 10:10 PM

Muris, you will always be welcome in Denmark. I'll definitly take guitar lessons from you

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Nov 13 2007, 10:10 PM

Kent is pretty nice compared to some other parts of the UK though ... for instance Hemel Hempstead (where I used to live)

Posted by: muris Nov 13 2007, 10:21 PM

You guys are way too kind,
looks like I have many places to stay on the road!

Posted by: tonymiro Nov 13 2007, 10:57 PM

Weather in Andalucia, Spain is good Muris particularly at the moment. Food is excellent as well .

I can see a Muris World Tour coming on .

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: Muris Nov 13 2007, 11:03 PM

Thanks Tony,thanks so much.

I'm just short with words atm,you just keep surprising me,all of you!!

Posted by: Hemlok Nov 13 2007, 11:06 PM

When I move back to the city and you are touring in Australia there will be a spare room for ya

Posted by: Smells Nov 13 2007, 11:10 PM

Well thats the US,UK,Spanish, Oz & Danish legs of the tour sorted

Posted by: Muris Nov 13 2007, 11:15 PM

Looking forward to it guys,looking forward indeed!!

Posted by: WTN Nov 15 2007, 05:11 AM

If you ever come to Houston you can stay with us - I have a ton of vintage equipment - you will be in hog heaven. I can have a real drummer and bass player appear at will - with killer equipment ready to go.

Plus I could take you fishing, ride on jetski, ride in my Corvette - endless stuff. (and you could give me personal lessons)

Your talent needs advertising to the world....................................

Posted by: Davidian Nov 15 2007, 05:18 AM

Belgian part of the Muris World Tour is arranged too
You (and your guitar skills) rock!

Posted by: shredmandan Nov 15 2007, 05:22 AM

I got you covered if you ever come to Tennessee We can go watch all the country concerts in Nashville

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 05:24 AM

Thanks people,I'm repeating myself,I know!!

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 15 2007, 05:28 AM

I live in Massachusetts, so when you come here you can stay at my place.

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 05:34 AM

Stop it for once guys,I just don't know where shall I go first!!!!!!!

Posted by: Batista Nov 15 2007, 05:35 AM

To Norway of course!

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 05:37 AM

I KNEW this is coming

Posted by: Batista Nov 15 2007, 05:41 AM

Haha

Well you don't find a better country in my opinion. And just two hours with a ferry over to Sweden to get CHEAP candy

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 05:44 AM

Oh yeah,I have few relatives up in Norway,they have only nice words about the country.

Posted by: Smells Nov 15 2007, 05:44 AM

Thing is, the first Country you go to, are we gunna let you leave!! muhahahahaha

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 15 2007, 05:44 AM

The U.S. sucks. But you may enjoy it.

Posted by: Batista Nov 15 2007, 05:51 AM

Do you? Cool. Do you have any idea where in Norway they live? It is almost only nice words to say about the country. A little hard to get world famous here I think, but except for that I don't have anything negative to say. The richest country in the world

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 05:54 AM

I think in Oslo,and one of them is in Australia atm,studying or som.
Better be top in Norway instead of low rated world wide.

Posted by: Batista Nov 15 2007, 05:58 AM

Oslo ain't that far away from my place. One and a half hour driving, so if you visiting them sometime you gotta come here and visit me and teach me some guitar stuff

Yeah that's true, but there are some worldwide known Norwegian bands though, like Turbonegro for instance.

Posted by: WTN Nov 15 2007, 06:01 AM

Why the hell would you say that. Explain yourself!!!

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 06:02 AM

And now I'm scared

Posted by: shredmandan Nov 15 2007, 06:11 AM

Im curious too why you would say that ?Doesnt make me mad just wonder if your from here and just dont like it.There's so much in the US to do.Sure some places such but there are many many great places aswell.Like Gibson Factory ect ect

Posted by: WTN Nov 15 2007, 06:18 AM

Why don't you go to Bosnia and trade places with Muris. Don't post this crap - especially around veterans day.



The United States is the greatest country on this sorry world. If Muris was here he could fullfil his dream.
What's your dream?

Posted by: shredmandan Nov 15 2007, 06:30 AM

So i take it you or someone close to you is a veteran?All my family has been in the military.The U.S is a much greater place to live as to a 3rd world country and im happy here,although i do not like the way the people in charge are running are country.I think if the continue the USA wont be the best place to live.I will get back on topic now though,also i dont think that Unleash the Shred mean to affend anyone

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 15 2007, 06:35 AM

How are you going to say the U.S. is the greatest country in the world in front of all the people from other countries that use this site also?

I have my own thoughts about our country and I have reasons for it, and there is a thing called freedom of speech which allows me to state my opinion. So why don't you not tell me what to do.

And one more thing. Why are you asking me what my dreams are??? Why does it matter to you?



Thats why I think the U.S. is lame. The government. Thank you for backing me up. At leased someone understands.

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 06:37 AM

Ok fellows,I believe that we all love our countries and there's no point of talking like this to each other.
May I ask for canceling of fire?

Posted by: WTN Nov 15 2007, 06:37 AM

Let him answer. So in the future this might not be the best place to live - where are you going? Yes I am way off of topic but someone cannot just post this and get away with it.

Posted by: shredmandan Nov 15 2007, 06:38 AM

Same here
Its just opinions so we dont need to fight over it especially on a thread i made

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 15 2007, 06:39 AM

I did answer...look a little bit up the page.

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 06:40 AM

Ohh,please stop

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 15 2007, 06:41 AM

Ok, sorry Muris.

Posted by: WTN Nov 15 2007, 06:43 AM

OK -no problem - let's talk guitar, which we all love. This is Muris's private stuff so lets leave it that way.

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 15 2007, 06:44 AM

I can agree to that.

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 06:45 AM

It doesn't matter what topic is,me,you or guitar.
This is just NOT the way to talk in my opinion.

Posted by: shredmandan Nov 15 2007, 06:48 AM

OKl
Lets talk about that sweet studio that your in on some of your youtube videos.I've never really seen an answer ,is that your studio??

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 06:51 AM

Great then

No,it's not my own,it's a property of a good friend of mine and we work together there all the time.
My place is more like home studio,basic kit to get instrumental work done,which is mostly that I do.
And when I'm into larger project that needs vocal,miced stuff etc,I simply rent full-pro studio
or I sneak into one on the videos,for free of course.

Posted by: WTN Nov 15 2007, 07:26 AM

Final question - If you had one country in the entire world to live in what would it be?

Posted by: tonymiro Nov 15 2007, 07:30 AM

Apologies Muris I missed the start of the shouting - so I'm a bit late to the party.

Nonetheless - guys remember that first you are on an instructors forum so have the courtesy to show them respect - one way is not to turn their forums in to shouting matches. I don't think Muris or any Instructor wants their forum turned in to a flame war.

Again apologies Muris for doing my Moderator bit on your forum.

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 07:35 AM

Hard one.

I believe it would be Bosnia,this is the place where I was born and raised.
And yeas,I always cry when I hear our national hymn even tho it doesn't have lyrics still,sadly...
But fortunately I don't have to choose only one country,do I?

Thanks for the post Tony,your words are always well appreciated!!!!

Posted by: shredmandan Nov 15 2007, 07:38 AM

Man that studio looks real nice.I bet it's like the feeling a kid gets going into a toy store being in there .I could just hang out in a studio for days with some buddies .Get away from everything and all the bills for just awhile that would be great

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 07:41 AM

Just like that Dan,pure fun.
Studio is an awesome place,sharing ideas,creating new music(good or less good),
having a good time with your friends,make few bucks etc.

Wish you the same one day tho!!

Posted by: WTN Nov 15 2007, 07:43 AM

Sorry, I have great respect for Muris - it's just that one post to me passed the boundaries - one cannot say the US (or their country) sucks - without a reply. Thanks.

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 15 2007, 07:46 AM

Yeah sorry about that also Tony. I too respect Muris and I would like to say sorry to WTN to because it didn't have to go that far.

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 07:47 AM

I believe we all left that behind tho.
Not sure how old we are here but I guess that young guys(including me sometimes)
used to say "sucks" without meaning anything that bad.
Of course it can be easily mistaken in forums,even with using smileys.


or
or

Posted by: tonymiro Nov 15 2007, 08:16 AM

nice pattern of smileys there Muris .









Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 08:17 AM

Yeah,just trying to take control over the thread

Posted by: tonymiro Nov 15 2007, 08:28 AM

.
You've got it - and always did have - just excuse me my playing bad cop before mate .

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 09:26 AM

No worries Tony

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Nov 15 2007, 05:20 PM

My apologises for this Muris - I can't believe this happened on your board inspite of the fact that you asked for cease fire!

Posted by: Muris Nov 15 2007, 11:27 PM

No need for apology Kris

We are fine now and I'm sure it won't happen again.
Must underline that no one was insulting me but members exchanged few hard replies to each other
and that was a bit wrong too...
As I said,I'm SURE it wont happen again.
Let's stick to music and guitar now,and fine behavior of course

Posted by: coffeeman Nov 16 2007, 12:32 AM

So the thread is called : "Muris just wanted to say" , in that case I just want to say to you Muris that I feel very inspired by your lessons , is like having a guitar hero as a personal teacher and your a a true guitar hero Muris. Thanks for your lessons and for all your comments on the forum. Im really greatful of being a GMC member and to have you as an instructor.

And of course if you want to come to Colombia you are more than welcome.

thanks.

Posted by: WTN Nov 16 2007, 01:38 AM

I think everyone is cool now. I should have dropped it sooner - just hit a nerve. It will not happen again. No hard feelings at all. I apologize to everyone. Now back to Guitar - my toy arrived a day earlier than expected:



It's the guitar - not the vette - I just love this color scheme for some reason.

Posted by: tonymiro Nov 16 2007, 01:43 AM

Corvette is rather nice as well - at least for going in straight lines .

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 16 2007, 01:48 AM

That is pretty sweet, i've seen that on a guitar site somewhere before.

Posted by: Muris Nov 16 2007, 01:48 AM

WOW!!

Congrats WTN!!!

Guitar looks great,same as the fury

Posted by: WTN Nov 16 2007, 03:52 AM

Well if you mean by fury the corvette then yes. I have spent the last two hours trying to get the guitar setup correctly. Folks seem to say it arrives in the mail and it's perfect - hard to believe, since it's been bouncing around in the back of UPS aircract/trucks through various climate changes. It needed some work. Had to tighten the neck plus the D string intonation was way off ( I mean way off - sent my peterson strobe spinning). Will let it settle out and see what happens - it's sounding a lot better. I have not plugged it in yet, because if it cannot keep tune then it's going back to ZZOUNDS. I think it will be OK.

Posted by: Muris Nov 16 2007, 03:57 AM

Yep,I meant of Corvette

wish you nice time with new axe and hope it'll stay in your hands instead
of going back to ZZ's!!!
Shipping might kick guitar a bit of condition so give it some time,
hope it'll work fine after all.

Posted by: Animosity Nov 16 2007, 04:05 AM

Dude! WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING!????!

Posted by: WTN Nov 16 2007, 04:13 AM

My main guitar is a 1961 Les Paul TV Model - nothing can touch it as far as action and feel. It has had one fret job - jumbos of course, and a lot of customization as far as tuners and pickups, but I will get the new ibanez real close to the action on the Les Paul. If all works out, I will put up a review on the Ibanez on the main review board.

Posted by: Muris Nov 16 2007, 04:16 AM

Thanks,that'd be great.

P.S Try to make smaller versions of images if possible

Posted by: WTN Nov 16 2007, 04:30 AM

I am currently in a mid-life retirement. Took time off to make a CD with my son's and play with them a while. I am a Mainframe Systems Programmer - big IBM systems. Worked for Chevron for 26 years and a large Hospital System in Houston for 7 years. Made lot's of money - I am blessed beyond belief. My Dad got cancer, my Mom up and died, and I took care of my Dad until he died (pretty quick) and then have spent time as the Executor for his will. I am currently looking for another job in the Systems Programmer field. My main love is music, but it's hard to make a living on that. BTW - I am 55.




This is the last post here in your private forum. Did not mean to intrude - just wanted to clear up some stuff. And yes I need to get the pics smaller. Bring on some more Paul Gilbert Lessons!

Posted by: Muris Nov 16 2007, 04:36 AM

So you're going to visit my forum no more

Posted by: WTN Nov 16 2007, 04:46 AM

That did not come out right. I meant that I would not post here unless appropriate. Yes, for sure I will post here again if on topic.

Posted by: Muris Nov 16 2007, 04:47 AM

Great then!

Posted by: FretDancer69 Nov 16 2007, 05:00 AM

Muris, you said your national anthem didnt had lyrics. Why not try to write some? Im sure you have a huge bond with your country, so it might turn out something really good. Even if it doesent become the official lyrics, i think it would be something really nice.

Posted by: Muris Nov 16 2007, 05:08 AM

Politics my friend,as always.
Issue between muslims,serbs and croats stills goes on,
and leaders can't make a deal about lyrics...
Stupidity,yeah....

Posted by: WTN Nov 16 2007, 09:56 AM

Well, I have broken my post rule , but I have to ask - what does fury mean?

Posted by: Muris Nov 16 2007, 10:16 AM

Fury?
Sort of anger,madness...a monster maybe

Posted by: WTN Nov 16 2007, 10:23 AM

You might be right. I have spent several hours working on this Ibanez and something is really wrong with it. I told my wife I am taking the vette for a ride - kind of venting anger I guess.

Posted by: Muris Nov 16 2007, 10:25 AM

Sorry to hear about guitar tho but yeah,
car looks like real anger tool.

Posted by: eddiecat Nov 16 2007, 05:36 PM

Well, Italy's probably not the best country for music,
but once you're done with your World Tour you can definitely
come over here to relax and chill out!
Italy's great for holidays!!!
And then we could drive together to Spain and pay Tony a visit!!!
And yes, you are a HUGE inspiration and for sure my guitar hero!
Cheers, Eddie

Posted by: Muris Nov 16 2007, 06:13 PM

Thanks for such a kind words and offer Eddie,fully appreciated!!

Oh btw,I made a lesson,solo type,major scale,lot's of techniques,not that hard to play.
Shall be uploaded soon so stay tuned.

Posted by: eddiecat Nov 16 2007, 06:47 PM

Thank you very much, Muris!
I'm currently doing your Bb lesson and it's beautiful!!!
Ok, those sweeps are a bit of a problem but... I'll get them!
Very helpful as all of your lessons!!! Your work is helping me so much, you just can't believe.
And now I can't wait to get that lesson I asked you for!!!
Maybe in my next collaboration I'll manage to put a few tapping notes?
Hmmm... I said maybe!!!
Cheers, and have a great day! I'll get back to you soon...
Eddie

Posted by: Muris Nov 16 2007, 06:52 PM

Tapping in next collab is a MUST,cause I added it in new lesson.

You're welcome tho,glad I can help!

Posted by: WTN Nov 17 2007, 03:06 AM

Gee, did some research on Floyd Rose Floating bridges or should I say the Physics of Floating Bridges. No wonder I cannot tune this guitar. Will attack it again - don't want to give up yet.

Posted by: Muris Nov 17 2007, 03:33 AM

Yeah,floating might be really hard to control sometimes

Posted by: leedbreak Nov 17 2007, 04:18 AM

Ok Muris, I will pick you up on Sunday at the airport at 2:30PM ET as you asked, we can play Guitar till 10 PM then I will take you out for a steak. Monday morning we can get up and I will take you bass fishing and show you how to catch a 5 plus pound bass on top water, man this is going to be fun. By then your new apartment will be ready and we can jam all night long.

I just need to know what part of this message did you want me to send only by PM?

Posted by: Smells Nov 17 2007, 04:23 AM

love it

Posted by: Muris Nov 17 2007, 04:30 AM

Great one Jason,specially PM part

Posted by: shredmandan Nov 17 2007, 04:51 AM

Hey Muris
Just wanted to say i started improving on sweeping and im not talking about the floor I got sick though for the past 2 days and havent been able to play but before then i started to get some patterns down.I used one of your patterns in the B Flat lesson and its sweet,also the solo in Megadeths Holy Wars .I know there's alot of solo's in that song but there one really nice that starts out sweeping down all 6 strings and im getting it down.I just ned to work on my upstrokes and 2 string sweeps now.That sounds so funny but the 2 string sweeps are the hardest for me cause they never sound right,but when i do a 4 string sweep i can here that sound that makes you know that your doing it right

Cant wait to see your next lesson.Also the stacato lesson was interesting.The music reminded me of something that would be played for the royal family in England Dont ask me why i know that sounds silly but thats what came to my head when i heard it

Posted by: WTN Nov 17 2007, 04:53 AM

No way. He is going saltwater fishing with me at my house in Galveston. You never know what you are going to catch in saltwater. I prefer speckled trout, redfish, or flounder, but I have tied onto stuff that will spool your line. Then we can ride the jet ski which is just about as fast as the corvette acceleration wise.

Posted by: Muris Nov 17 2007, 04:55 AM

Be aware of the next lesson Dan,gonna love it.