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GMC Forum _ CHILL OUT _ All Guitar Idol Finalists Announced!
Posted by: Bondy May 18 2009, 07:54 AM
Congratz to Muris for making the finals again, and commiserations to the other GMCers who did not make it, hope you will try again next year
Below is the link with the final 12
Amongst them are jack Thammarat, and Damjan Pejcinoski (Who is awesome btw)
http://www.guitaridol.tv/entries/2009/finalists
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic May 18 2009, 10:19 AM
Congrats Muris! 
Hope you win this time around!
Posted by: Lian Gerbino May 18 2009, 10:42 AM
congrats man!!! you´ll win this time for sure! 
Posted by: Chris Evans May 18 2009, 10:57 AM
congrats again Muris, look forward to seeing you in London next month.
Craig - are you venturing to London again this year??
Posted by: audiopaal May 18 2009, 10:58 AM
Congratulations again Muris 
Posted by: Bondy May 18 2009, 11:05 AM
Craig - are you venturing to London again this year??
Yep stopping at Emir's
Posted by: Muris Varajic May 18 2009, 11:06 AM
Thank you very much guys, you help has been much appreciated!!
And of course my feelings and admiration for other GMCers
who didn't make it to the finals this time,
best of luck next year my friends, it's never late!
Posted by: Sensible Jones May 18 2009, 11:07 AM
Congratz Muris!!!
Craig - are you venturing to London again this year??
I'm hoping to be there too!
Posted by: Chris Evans May 18 2009, 11:15 AM
excellent
will see ya there! cool, the more GMC`ers the better!
Posted by: Kapto May 18 2009, 11:17 AM
I don't know how many times I've seen Muris Video. I can't get that tune off my head. All I can say is that I find it MESMERAIZING, MAGIC. He comes out with something different all the time. All the contestants have amazing skill but it doesn't matter what they play, jazz,blues, rock you know what to expect it doesn't happen with Muris to me he is the most refreshing, original guitar player and because of that he'll win. 
That's my modest personal opinion I hope not to upset anyone but it's my truth
Posted by: Red May 18 2009, 11:21 AM
Looks like it's good competition for you, hope you'll win this time
Edit: Why is this in Gear?
Posted by: Chris Evans May 18 2009, 11:46 AM
?? its not
(good spot!)
Posted by: Red May 18 2009, 12:00 PM
(good spot!) Thanks
Posted by: Emir Hot May 18 2009, 12:14 PM
Kill 'em all bro
Posted by: Muris Varajic May 18 2009, 12:15 PM
And Ride The Lightning
Posted by: superize May 18 2009, 12:33 PM
Good luck in the Final Muris
But i must say that i liked Alexandros Tefarikis entry the most(Its more the kind of music i like).
Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam May 18 2009, 12:45 PM
I wish you all the luck in the world Muris !
I like all the entries alot more this year.
Gottardo's still blows my mind ! lol
Posted by: chast May 18 2009, 12:54 PM
Good finalists, but I expected a lot of other players.
Congrats to Muris again
Just listening to Damjan Pejcinoski's entry, really cool stuff in there, sounds great.
One of my favourite entries from the beginning was (and still is) Silivio Gazques Summer Night, glad to see him in the finals.
Public votes are ok, but too much shred for my taste.
Posted by: Velvet Roger May 18 2009, 01:14 PM
Congrats again Muris
Posted by: Jose Mena May 18 2009, 01:25 PM
The judge selected finalists are truly great guitarists, but I believe Muris tune is more original and has something new to offer, I think hope the judges will see this and give him the victory
Posted by: David Wallimann May 18 2009, 01:50 PM
Congrats Muris! :-)
Posted by: Power_Arctica May 18 2009, 02:17 PM
Congrats Muris!! Hope you win this time!
Wow! Silvio Gasquez is from my country, i know him from an argentinian forum... i didnt know he plays like that! hehe
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 18 2009, 02:34 PM
Congrats & Good Luck Muris!! I'm sure that you'll win this time!
Posted by: Jad Diab May 18 2009, 02:35 PM
Congrats Muris, your balkanian song is a hit hope you win the finals man.
http://www.guitaridol.tv/entries/2009/finalists
I'm sure we'll all be back next year
Posted by: Fran May 18 2009, 02:59 PM
Congrats again Muris, you will rock the finals this year!
Posted by: Young Guitarist May 18 2009, 03:37 PM
Muris , you'r entry was my favorite one! LOVED IT! You will win!
Posted by: NoSkill May 18 2009, 03:46 PM
I just listened to all the finalists. I didn't get a chance to hear some of them before as they were lost in the clutter, and admittedly I just looked at the GMC entries and the ones where the voting went bananas...however, Muris, wow! Wow! I didn't appreciate all the trills the first time through. Wow. Good luck, Professor!
Posted by: Gus May 18 2009, 04:10 PM
Congratulation and good lucky Muris!
I wish I could go to London and see the finals 
Posted by: berko May 18 2009, 04:24 PM
I really like the Summer Night one, thumbs up for Muris as well... but I simply cant believe that Jose didn't make it!!!
Either the Hungarian guy, or the young chap from Middle-America (he is a good shredder though and certainly can choose some exotic scales) or the one who's called Aleksandros something (that means: 3 of the 4 public choice vids) could have been easily omitted. Washed Away has a very catchy, low gain crunch chord melody, wonderful 8finger tapping lines, crazy solo and so forth....
*sighs* Well... I guess there are too many good takes that have been left out.
Once again, Muris is the man here!
Posted by: Tolek May 18 2009, 04:28 PM
Muris, congrats! I´m sure you´ll be admired so much, even more than now, on the show. I wish I could be there just to see you again.
Posted by: Muris Varajic May 18 2009, 08:58 PM
Either the Hungarian guy, or the young chap from Middle-America (he is a good shredder though and certainly can choose some exotic scales) or the one who's called Aleksandros something (that means: 3 of the 4 public choice vids) could have been easily omitted. Washed Away has a very catchy, low gain crunch chord melody, wonderful 8finger tapping lines, crazy solo and so forth....
*sighs* Well... I guess there are too many good takes that have been left out.
Very true, public voting is what they needed for better traffic which means
more sponsors etc but 4 might be just too much if you have only 12 in final.
IMO they REALLY need to find some other way
to get more viewers and let online judges (or judges with votes combined)
to pick top 4, not only votes.
Ok, I do understand the manner of this competition and it's not fully
on technique, playability or composition, there must be some personality, even image/look etc.
But lets take a look at other "Idol" competitions,
I think there are ALWAYS judges only, right?
Posted by: lcsdds May 18 2009, 09:12 PM
more sponsors etc but 4 might be just too much if you have only 12 in final.
IMO they REALLY need to find some other way
to get more viewers and let online judges (or judges with votes combined)
to pick top 4, not only votes.
Ok, I do understand the manner of this competition and it's not fully
on technique, playability or composition, there must be some personality, even image/look etc.
But lets take a look at other "Idol" competitions,
I think there are ALWAYS judges only, right?
I think American Idol is only judged by the audience.....theoretically anyways. To be honest I hate that music is made into a competition. I've stated this before. Music is subjective.....as are many things in life. I know that Muris and the others are in this competition mostly for exposure so that they can continue to make a living doing what they love.....Music. I just wish there was a good way to judge these things......it's impossible. I loved Ivan and Jose's entries. I just think it is impossible to say that one is better than the other. It comes back to taste. Congratulations Muris......your composition is one of my all time favorites and I hope it finds it's way to your new album.
Posted by: ItsMe May 18 2009, 09:12 PM
Anyway. Congrats Muris. Hope you win. Next year it would be great if our other instructors also make it.
All of you had great entries.
Posted by: Muris Varajic May 18 2009, 09:36 PM
I also pretty much hate competition in music just like you Monte
but they are running and it's nice opportunity for promotion,
to meet some important people from music industry, to be seen at the end etc.
Tho not the best will win cause there is no best.
Posted by: Ctodd May 18 2009, 09:41 PM
but they are running and it's nice opportunity for promotion,
to meet some important people from music industry, to be seen at the end etc.
Tho not the best will win cause there is no best.
Aye, though I hate to make the distinction; but some may look at this as a guitar competition rather than a music competition
Posted by: Muris Varajic May 18 2009, 10:05 PM
Indeed, it's Guitar Idol and not "best song" contest or som.
Posted by: Pedja Simovic May 18 2009, 10:12 PM
Bravo Muris, I knew you will end in finals !
I will make another prediction now...
I can see you or Damir winning this year. Damir's tune is Greg Howe style, you are more of Satriani style, so lets see what judges say in finals
Posted by: Muris Varajic May 18 2009, 10:15 PM
I will make another prediction now...
I can see you or Damir winning this year. Damir's tune is Greg Howe style, you are more of Satriani style, so lets see what judges say in finals
Thanks Pedja!
And it's Damjan, not Damir.
Posted by: Pedja Simovic May 18 2009, 10:23 PM
And it's Damjan, not Damir.
Sorry for the typo Muris
But Damjan rocks, I will root for him also to win
Posted by: Muris Varajic May 18 2009, 10:24 PM
But Damjan rocks, I will root for him also to win Np.
Posted by: Jose Mena May 18 2009, 10:27 PM
I believe the composition plays a significant part, technical ability doesn't make someone a better guitarist, but using techniques to great nice melodies is what counts. Music is subjective so you'll never know who has a better composition, only which one most people agree is the best.
Another important part of this competition is the buzz on a certain guitar player, an example is Danielle Gottardo, he might not promote himself and get 500 votes, however the judges know that there is an interest in him, I mean all of us know about him right?, he was a finalist last year, and I have seen his name in a few places. And of course his entry was amazing, so I had no doubt he'd be in the finals.
The great entries that didn't make it will still show the world the talent out there, and little by little will be known for their skills on the guitar (by skills I mean technique and composition).
I'd like to wish Muris good luck, although I truly believe you won't need it, your entry is unique and it really stands out.
Posted by: Muris Varajic May 18 2009, 10:38 PM
Cheers Jose.
Posted by: Sergio Dorado May 18 2009, 10:44 PM
Congrats Muris! I´ve seen all the videos and you have my total confidence to win, for sure!
Posted by: Sinisa Cekic May 18 2009, 11:29 PM
Best of luck in the final Murise !!
(vala ako sad ne pobedis neces nikad )
Posted by: rokchik May 18 2009, 11:51 PM
Congrats and good luck Muris
We're all rooting for you, and I agree with Jose. Your entry truly stands out, I believe this is your year my friend. Wish I could be there to see ya win!!!
rok
Posted by: AlexLion May 19 2009, 08:14 AM
Congrats again Muris! Not much time remains till you win in London
Posted by: Rated Htr May 19 2009, 10:33 AM
Congrats Muris, knock them dead
Posted by: Muris Varajic May 21 2009, 03:53 PM
Thanks a lot people.
Posted by: coffeeman May 21 2009, 06:55 PM
Congratulations again Muris, this is definitely your year, your going to win this competition.
Posted by: Muris Varajic May 22 2009, 12:55 AM
No one can tell but thanks!!
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