Overrated Guitarists? |
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Nov 5 2007, 12:06 PM
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Malmsteen! That guy has such a huge ego it makes me dislike all of his playing. I think he creates way to much hype for himself!
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Nov 5 2007, 12:31 PM
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Hrm, they are all hard to compare really.
Some people would say that speed and technical ability is a measure of skill, which certainly it is, but when it comes to liking music it is also very much about how good they are at writing songs. Kurt Cobain couldn't shred to save his life, but he was awesome at writing songs. People like the aforementioned Chris Impelliterri however can shred a million notes a minute but what they're playing isn't very musical or 'song' like. It's like comparing apples and oranges. That said, there definitely are some overrated guitarists out there but who they are just depends on what you would classify as a good guitarist. I personally really don't see much in the guitarists from Dragonforce and other "speed metal" bands as it's as if they're just trying to fit as many notes into a song as possible to prove the point that, yes, that can play damn fast. Gimme BB King any day And I agree, the rolling stones top 500 guitarists list is a complete joke. I had never really read any of their magazines before, but after seeing that list it has completely removed the thought of ever doing so out of my mind. -------------------- Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day. Fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way http://www.myspace.com/cashnz |
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Nov 5 2007, 12:32 PM
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This thread makes me sad. It's like a war between guitarists! this definately wasnt my intention/purpose... -------------------- Playing Guitar Since: December 2006 |
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Nov 5 2007, 12:41 PM
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QUOTE I love you. -------------------- Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day. Fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way http://www.myspace.com/cashnz |
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