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Posted by: Muris Mar 5 2008, 02:12 PM

I've got some awesome news guys!

As some of you already know,I won this http://www.licklibrary.com/Competition.aspx competition,Ibanez Jem.
http://www.lickspace.com/Video/PlayVideo.aspx?V=RfEXlQtV4zM%3d is my entry if someone missed it.
I thought they are gonna send the price to me but they have another solution.
This morning I received an email,they want me to come in London on 14th June at http://www.londoninternationalmusicshow.com/,
to preset me and the price I won.

Now,I have small issue regarding to Visa but I'm sure we'll solve it
before June,we have plenty of time.

I'm sure we have many members living in London or near by.
So,who is coming?

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Mar 5 2008, 02:13 PM

I'll be there. I have been before

Posted by: Muris Mar 5 2008, 02:18 PM

Awesome

Posted by: Trond Vold Mar 5 2008, 02:20 PM

Thats GREAT
I would definetly go if i lived any closer to london..

Posted by: lavendell Mar 5 2008, 02:24 PM

Wow! Awesome Muris!!
Again, congrats on the win

Posted by: Muris Mar 5 2008, 02:33 PM

Thanks guys,hope to see many of you in London tho!

Posted by: chast Mar 5 2008, 02:36 PM

Oh cool, Muris, hope you will get a lot of attention there
And I'm jealous of the members who live there

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Mar 5 2008, 02:39 PM

haha. Muris will have a tonne of people round him getting his autograph and people like Dave Mustaine will have nobody

Muris is a legend. I demand a showcase Muris on guitar. Or at least a quick busk outside

Posted by: botoxfox Mar 5 2008, 02:43 PM

Sure sounds nice.

Posted by: Smells Mar 5 2008, 02:52 PM

London is a 40 min drive for me mate, I`m thinking thats a definate yes from me!

Posted by: Robin Mar 5 2008, 03:05 PM

Awesome!! wish i could be there.

Posted by: Spreedmaster Mar 5 2008, 03:15 PM

Maybe I could make it over, that would be sweet! Also a belated congratulations on the win!

Posted by: D-loader Mar 5 2008, 04:30 PM

Oh my, sure sounds nice

Now I just have to persuade my girlfriend that going to London for a few days this summer would be a good idea. I'll keep my fingers crossed

Posted by: Smells Mar 5 2008, 04:41 PM

was just thinking coz I`m a thoughtful kinda chap if that Jems a bit bulky for the flight back I`d of course store it for you and keep it safe no need to thank me your welcome

Posted by: Siggum Mar 5 2008, 04:57 PM

Big congrats on winning that one!, nice going im sure it was well deserved, unfortunately i cant go to London that time, but im sure u guys will have loads of fun :-]

Posted by: PolackHax0r Mar 5 2008, 05:12 PM

Man I wish I could go, but London's a little far for me...

Posted by: Iluha Mar 5 2008, 05:55 PM

I knew you would win it

They might even throw in another twist and get Steve Vai himself to present it to you! now THAT would be awesome

Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Mar 5 2008, 05:58 PM

Congrats Muris!!!

Posted by: Owen Mar 5 2008, 06:06 PM

I could get a train down Possibly cost a bomb, but would be worth it

Posted by: Muris Mar 6 2008, 01:05 AM

Thanks guys,appreciate it!

Chris,looking forward to meet you,in person this time.

Posted by: Smells Mar 6 2008, 01:24 AM

yup cant wait mate, already booked an advance ticket saving myself a whopping 25 pence woo hoo (50 cents? approx)

Posted by: Muris Mar 6 2008, 01:54 AM

Awesome,can't wait

Guess you can take us to some nice pubs downtown?
Ahhh,hope they serve juices and stuff among beer and scotch

Posted by: Milenkovic Ivan Mar 6 2008, 02:19 AM

Muris that's great news man. You rock!

I would really go to London to meet you - no kidding!

Posted by: JVM Mar 6 2008, 02:33 AM

Awesome! If only I lived nearby. Ah well. Congrats muris!

Posted by: WTN Mar 8 2008, 09:01 PM

Muris,

Just Curious. Are they going to pay your way to London - to receive the prize? Plus you mention visa, which to me means a work visa. Alll I know about is passports. Since I live in the USA I am just curious. Always eager to learn new suff.

Posted by: eddiecat Mar 8 2008, 09:20 PM

This is great news, Muris!
So well deserved... Knock them out!

I hope exams will be over by then,
but I'd LOVE to meet you!!!!

Could be a good and deserved launching pad.
You know we all support you.


Eddie

Posted by: Brother Woodrow Mar 8 2008, 09:40 PM

Congrats! Lady Justice triumphs! Have you uploaded somewhere an audio or video of your lick? Would be great to hear it!

Posted by: g-forcelover Mar 8 2008, 09:58 PM

Sweet! on my birthday too! too bad im a 12 year old kid in north carolina. i cant go

Posted by: Wallimann Mar 8 2008, 10:29 PM

Congrats Muris!
That's great, I knew you'd win it... :-)

Posted by: Zephyr Mar 8 2008, 10:40 PM

That sounds awesome, even if you weren't going to be there, but the London International Music Show AND Muris?!?! Incredible! Unfortunately, there's no way I can make it... Oh, well. Those who do go should let the rest of us know how it was!

Posted by: Hisham Mar 8 2008, 10:44 PM

congrat muris i hope you a nice trip..

Posted by: Muris Mar 9 2008, 02:24 AM

Thanks a bunch guys,appreciate it!

WTN, Yeah,they will pay for flight and hotel accommodation.
All I have to get is tourist Visa but that shall not be a problem since I have
a nice invitation letter from LickLibrary,including guaranty for flight and accommodation.

Brother Woodrow, here http://www.lickspace.com/Video/PlayVideo.aspx?V=RfEXlQtV4zM%3d ,cheers.

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Mar 9 2008, 02:29 AM

Absolute insanity that video lol. Muris I think you're better than Vai

Posted by: Stevie·Ray·Vaughn Mar 9 2008, 02:32 AM

You should make a crazy-good lesson out of that video Muris

Posted by: Muris Mar 9 2008, 02:34 AM

Thanks guys.

Wish I could,unfortunately there are too many notes,all improvised,
I have NO idea what did I play in those fast runs.

Posted by: Stevie·Ray·Vaughn Mar 9 2008, 02:35 AM

Aaahhhh It sounds soo cool too Oh well, I'll live

Posted by: Muris Mar 9 2008, 02:37 AM

Well I can give it a shot but it won't be 100% the same,no doubt there.
I can try something with the similar groove,feel and few licks,how about that?

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Mar 9 2008, 02:38 AM

That would be great. Although I couldn't play it with both hands and both feet playing the notes

Posted by: Stevie·Ray·Vaughn Mar 9 2008, 02:39 AM

It would make my life complete

Posted by: Muris Mar 9 2008, 02:42 AM

I'll try,can't promise when tho but will try,no worries.

Thanks guys,you rock!

Posted by: Milenkovic Ivan Mar 9 2008, 03:57 AM

Bravo majstore, zaista si zaslužio nagradu. Ubitačna improvizacija!

Posted by: tonymiro Mar 9 2008, 12:37 PM

Many congrats Muris - well deserved and hopefully this will bring you a much wider recognition on a 'World stage' that you thoroughly deserve mate .

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Mar 9 2008, 02:20 PM

Wow, just saw this!

Now I wish I lived back in the UK - used to be a 30 minute train ride from London, now its a 5 hr flight ...

Posted by: Muris Mar 9 2008, 03:09 PM

Thanks guys.

In a mean while we have GMC to see each other almost every day.

Posted by: Hammerfest Mar 12 2008, 06:51 PM

Ill try to come aswell, I dont live too far from London!
Going for a couple of beers with the Muris would be awesome:D Cya all then!!

Posted by: Muris Mar 12 2008, 06:56 PM

Great!!

Posted by: Toni Suominen Mar 12 2008, 07:05 PM

You gotta be kidding me?! I'm also coming to London for a vacation with my girlfriend from 12th to 16th of June!!! I gotta come to the Music Show! Hopefully I will see you there Muris!

Posted by: Muris Mar 12 2008, 07:07 PM

Awesome Toni,looking forward to it!

Posted by: Nemanja Mar 12 2008, 07:17 PM

bravo Muris...sve cestitke na nagradi....Lepo se provedi u Londonu

Posted by: Dejan Mar 12 2008, 07:19 PM

Ovo je ludilo

Sve cestitke Murise, i vise nego zasluzena nagrada

Posted by: Muris Mar 13 2008, 12:50 AM

Hvala najljepsa!!

Posted by: Nemanja Mar 13 2008, 12:57 AM

matori stvarno si zalsluzio...nema sta...

Posted by: Bogdan Mar 13 2008, 01:56 AM

Congratulations Muris !! You really deserve this one ! I'm so happy you got the awesome prize and trip

Posted by: Muris Mar 16 2008, 02:02 PM

Thanks guys

Posted by: audiopaal Mar 16 2008, 04:05 PM

Nice Muris

Wish I could be there..
Have lots of fun

Posted by: skennington Mar 16 2008, 10:06 PM

WOW!!! Muris that was incredible! Sent ya a "congrats" on myspace but once more man , congratulations! Well deserving and to imagine how many great licks that beat out really speaks of your ability!


Steve

Posted by: Muris Mar 16 2008, 11:20 PM

Thanks a lot,that's very kind!

Posted by: Patrik Jezierski Mar 26 2008, 04:47 AM

Congratulations Muris! wish you all the best on your trip and imo opinion you are well worth the price

Posted by: Muris Mar 26 2008, 06:54 AM

Thanks Patrik!!!

Posted by: Muris Mar 27 2008, 02:03 PM

Quick update,
I've got 6 months UK Visa.

Posted by: Smells Mar 27 2008, 02:04 PM

Yay!!

See ya in june!

Posted by: Muris Mar 27 2008, 02:07 PM

Hell yeah!!!

Posted by: Gus Mar 27 2008, 02:55 PM

Congratulations, man. You deserve it.

Anywhere we can hear the lick you played to win?

Posted by: skennington Mar 27 2008, 03:07 PM

Check out post #32 Simply Amazing!!!!

Posted by: Milenkovic Ivan Apr 1 2008, 02:51 PM

Hey Muris, did you get the VISA? How did it all pass...

Posted by: Muris Apr 1 2008, 05:26 PM

Sure mate,thanks for asking!

Got it few days ago,6 months Visa.

Posted by: Bondy Apr 1 2008, 08:21 PM

I'am hopefully going hey smells maybe i could meet ya on the way down not been to London for years

Posted by: Milenkovic Ivan Apr 1 2008, 09:31 PM

6 months? Wow, so you're moving ha?

Posted by: Muris Apr 1 2008, 10:47 PM

Who knows,maybe


There are still some issues waiting to be solved,
as you probably know June is always full of gigs so I hope
to get few days free around 14th.

I can probably miss smaller club gigs,find a replacement or som.
But for bigger events...not sure.

Anyhow,lets hope for the best!

Posted by: Milenkovic Ivan Apr 2 2008, 11:29 PM

Tough choice man that's for sure! . I hope everything will be OK tho.

Posted by: Muris Apr 2 2008, 11:48 PM

Thanks Ivan,appreciate the support!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 3 2008, 03:57 PM

Congratulations Muris!!! You really deserve it!!

Posted by: Smells Apr 3 2008, 04:03 PM

sure you bet

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 7 2008, 10:47 AM

Missed this one - Muris this is soo cool!!

This is of course very well deserved, and the fact that they are paying you the trip etc is just awesome. Congratualtions!

I wont be able to see you there - but I am very positive we will meet some other way! (I got to check if your little finger really is as elastic as it looks from here! )

PS - yes a lesson that solo at GMC would absolutely mindblowing!

Posted by: Canis Apr 7 2008, 10:38 PM

Congratulations Muris =)
This show wouldn't happen to air on TV, would it? If so, I'll find a way to watch it here in Norway If not... I'll find a way to watch it anyway '

Edit: Typo

Posted by: Frank Apr 9 2008, 07:47 PM

Congratulation Muris I do wish you the best. I don’t even read this topic yesterday, but i know that you are a Top of the line Guitar player .God bless you.

Posted by: Muris Apr 10 2008, 12:50 AM

That's very kind of you guys,many thanks!

Posted by: at lights end Apr 14 2008, 01:38 PM

nnnnooooooooooooo!
why did it have to be in june. im on study leave then so im unlikely to be able to go. and london is so close!
i might be able to persuade my parents, ill have a go.

Posted by: Young Guitarist Apr 18 2008, 08:35 AM

London is too far for me, But i guess i can meet you in Bosnia ? WE come there every summer ;D

Posted by: Zizi Top Apr 21 2008, 03:17 PM

Muris !!! I love you man, your solo is so goooooooooooood, i listened to it 5 times in a row !
Why don't you come to paris ... i would love to meet you in person !
By the way, can you do a lesson with the solo that you've played, it would be really inspiring to learn your solo, or see how it's composed.

Keep rockin' man !


Jad

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Apr 21 2008, 03:35 PM

Smells and Bondy. Maybe we can meet up for a drink or something?

Posted by: lliber Apr 25 2008, 03:02 PM

just watched your video for giutar idol, i thought after all this time you couldnt get any better, i was wrong, that was great muris and the steve vai was great too

Posted by: Muris Varajic Apr 25 2008, 03:16 PM

Thanks lliber, glad you liked that one too!!!

Posted by: Smells May 8 2008, 11:39 AM

Sorry OC missed this, we are definatly going so if you are too then sure why not


Muris.... I know you where seeing what you had booked around this time to be able to go, do you think its pretty definate that you`ll be coming to London?? *fingers crossed*

Posted by: DeepRoots May 8 2008, 11:45 AM

uhh im still gutted about this..though i finish my last exam the day before this i doubt there's anyway i can get down to London. Seeing all you guys would kick ass...and i could have taught you all how to drink Deep style

But- the train fair would be gigantic- well more than what i can afford anyhow.

One request though- could somebody try and get some video footage of Muris at the show to share at the forum? Could even be a concert review

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion May 8 2008, 11:46 AM

Yo. Look up National Express coaches. They cost barely anything to get to London and back.

Posted by: Smells May 8 2008, 11:54 AM

I`ll be taking my digicam mate, so hopefully if Muris is going I can get that on here for everyone

Posted by: DeepRoots May 8 2008, 12:47 PM

Wow! those coaches are cheap cheap! Thanks a bunch OC

Amazing...ill think about doing this- ill look into it more this weekend!

Posted by: Smells May 8 2008, 01:32 PM

I see Paul Gilbert is playing on the Saturday at the show, right before Muris and David play off in the Guitar Idol competition

Posted by: PlayAllDay May 8 2008, 02:13 PM

I'm so excited for this!!! Yay for you Muris - I hope it's all you dream it will be, and you too David of course!

Posted by: DeepRoots May 8 2008, 02:24 PM

Here guys just incase you havent seen it yet...



But what/who is C3?

I think 2 oclock onwards would be the best few hours of my life

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion May 8 2008, 02:27 PM

Awesome line up

Posted by: Smells May 8 2008, 03:18 PM

Just found this

"premier live performance of “C3” featuring undisputed guitar greats Richie Kotzen, Guthrie Govan and Greg Howe"

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion May 8 2008, 03:23 PM

That's insane. I'm gonna definitely be there

Posted by: Vinod Saranga May 8 2008, 03:37 PM

I am jealouse @ you guys 

Why  London is so far from Srilnka. 

Congratz Muris

Posted by: kaznie_NL May 8 2008, 03:56 PM

Congrats Muris! Isn't it a bit weird there are two shows on the same time? The music show and the guitar show....or am I wrong?

Posted by: Smells May 8 2008, 04:02 PM

Usually "live" events going on at a main stage at these big shows, a mate of mine who goes every year says theres loads of different stages with various known artists appearing that endorse certain products etc

Posted by: Alex Lewis May 8 2008, 04:11 PM

Im only a half hour away from london but i do work saturdays so if i can get the day off I will definitely be there!

Posted by: Smells May 8 2008, 04:13 PM

Sweet a mini GMC UK meet

Posted by: Niko Fran May 8 2008, 04:20 PM

Insane video Muris, thought the guitar would catch on fire for sure

I can't make it to UK though, exams not over there, but you know, one day, I'll tell my grandchildren that i used to be on GMC with Muris Varajic

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic May 8 2008, 08:29 PM

Wow, that's a hell of a lineup and event. Muris, you certainly deserve to play among these players.

Posted by: Muris Varajic May 8 2008, 09:39 PM

Sounds weird but here is the deal.
International Music Show in London is HUGE event,
Guitar Idol Competition Finals is just a small part of it.

And now to explain LickLibrary Jem award thing.
They invited me attend the LIMS show(not Guitar Idol,that's another competition)
and to give me the price I won,Ibanez Jem.
But due some unforseen circumstances LickLibrary stuff isn't allowed to attempt
LIMS at the same time as Guitar Idol Competition,I do not know indeep reasons.
Coincidence or not,both events are supposed to be on June 14th.

So,my purpose of traveling to London is different now.
I have Visa,payed traveling expenses by some sponsors from my country etc.
I'll be in London no matter what,even if I don't get into top 10 Guitar Idol Competition.
Also I'll contact LickLibrary stuff and probably take my award while I'm in UK.

So vote on Guitar Idol,just to be sure.

Posted by: Smells May 8 2008, 09:54 PM

arr nuts

still on the up side, you`ll be in London either way sweet

Posted by: Muris Varajic May 8 2008, 09:58 PM

Yep,have some friends in London AND Sittingbourne

Posted by: Smells May 8 2008, 09:59 PM

they`ll all be there for sure

Posted by: Muris Varajic May 8 2008, 10:01 PM

Sure thing,keep one bed free

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic May 8 2008, 11:27 PM

heh dve muve jednim udarcem - bravo čoveče

Posted by: Smells May 8 2008, 11:37 PM

I was just about to say that

Posted by: Muris Varajic May 9 2008, 01:17 AM

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion May 15 2008, 02:07 PM

Yngwie Malmsteen is on at London Guitar Show now as well as Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Phil Hilborne, Billy Sheehan, Guthrie Goven, Ritchie Kotzen and Jamie Humphries. He has just been confirmed recently.

Jason Bonham is also there.

Malmsteen is doing a signing session on Marshall stall also

Posted by: Smells May 15 2008, 02:08 PM

Excellent, he`s playing on the Saturday I see

Posted by: Tomotoms May 15 2008, 02:52 PM

This is going to be amazing!

Posted by: DeepRoots May 15 2008, 03:02 PM

Wow...Guthrie is going to be there!! Woop!

Guthrie, Gilbert...that'll make my day.

Posted by: dango Jun 4 2008, 09:57 PM

Hi Muris
Congrats on the final of guitar idol. I am sorry to hear you are not going to play as the winner of licklibrary. But good news is that you gonna still play anyway.
I will be there to see you play. Good Luck! I am looking forward to see you and whole music show.

To Smells: I hope you wear the guitarmasterclass T-shirt on that day, so I can find you, too.

see you

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 4 2008, 10:04 PM

Thanks Dango

Yeah,LickLibrary isn't able to set presentation just because of
GuitarIdol event.
But somehow I managed to sneak into the finals
and you guys helped A LOT,well appreciated!!

Posted by: Smells Jun 4 2008, 10:09 PM

Sure will, look forward to meeting you

Posted by: Bondy Jun 4 2008, 10:12 PM

I will be the fat one next to Smells LOL

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 4 2008, 10:13 PM

I'm the one with the glasses,hard to miss

Posted by: dango Jun 4 2008, 10:20 PM

I will find you guys.

Posted by: Smells Jun 4 2008, 10:28 PM

hmmm well I expect your taller than me so lets stick to that, I wont cry then when he calls me Bondy

Posted by: Adis Jun 5 2008, 04:02 AM

Congrats to Muris on Wining both competitions!!!!

Actually the June 14th is the big day for me I am getting married on that day!!!
But I looking forward on some videos from the Guitar Idol!!!
I hope you guys have fun!!

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 5 2008, 12:32 PM

Ahh,I haven't won both competitions Adis,just one,
there are still finals for GuitarIdol.

But congrats on marriage Adis,seems like a big day indeed!!!

Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam Jun 5 2008, 12:43 PM

I was meaning to ask you if you won the Steve Vai "Signed" Jem, man I envy you

Regardless good luck in London, you deserve this Recognition and you deserve to show people how talented Muris Varajic is

Good Luck !

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 5 2008, 01:04 PM

Thanks ESJ

Posted by: Adis Jun 7 2008, 03:20 PM

The reason I said you won both is that I talked to fortune teller Dzemila
I sure you will be recognized there even if you don't win, which I think you will.
Make us proud boy!!!!! GMC and Bosnia!!!

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 7 2008, 09:41 PM

Dzemila,brilliant

Thanks tho Adis,will do my best.

Posted by: bodo Jun 7 2008, 10:32 PM

I`m not surprised.... Your place IS with the top 20 in Europe... Believe or not.... Such a technique, passion, feeling and most important - your magic TUCH. Anyway Muris, I wish you all the best and GOOD LUCK.

Irhan (Bodo)


P.S. Kad krenes kocku secera u usta, i bokal vode da se za tobom prospe.....

Posted by: Kosei Kubota Jun 7 2008, 11:38 PM

I have been away from forum for a while, and what a news!
Congrats and all the best to you!

Hope you'll come to tour the US someday!

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 8 2008, 12:46 AM

Over strong

Thanks Kosei and Bodo,appreciate it!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 9 2008, 03:58 PM

Couple of days left Muris, wish you the very best on your trip to London man.
I hope you will get some great deals there from the people in the industry!

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 10 2008, 02:08 PM

Hoping for the same Ivan,thanks a lot!

Posted by: audiopaal Jun 10 2008, 02:10 PM

I really really hope you win Muris, blow them away
I would be so happy for you if you won

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 10 2008, 02:40 PM

Thanks man

I'll do my best but it's not fully under my control,
judges have different tastes and small details will decide I believe

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Jun 10 2008, 02:42 PM

How about dropping a sleeping pill or two in everyones drink. That may work That's a small detail

You should blow them away Muris. Many will be amazed when they see that Bono kicks arse on the guitar

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 10 2008, 02:53 PM

Another solution

Posted by: Tolek Jun 10 2008, 03:32 PM

I wish you all the best and I believe that you can win!

Don´t forget your cool light pick. xD