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**nuntius** · 07-25-2004, 01:00 PM

Re: My take at Rid's backing

its great, only comment i'd make is lay off the speed in some sections.

the tone is nice

i'd be greatfull if you checked out my attempt at this track and tell me what you think to my take. im not the same style as you though, im more gutsy with a bit of technique - your way more technical than me - i couldnt play half of this!!

**DiminisheD-7th** · 07-25-2004, 01:13 PM

Re: My take at Rid's backing

hahah yeah i tend to get over the top sometimes.

i'll go check out your take of it right now, and tell you what i think.

thanks

**nuntius** · 07-25-2004, 01:16 PM

Re: My take at Rid's backing

ok here's a more constructive critiscism since i've been listening solidly since i got it.

- you have the potential to be one of the best fusion/shredder guitarists around, no doubt. but it seems in places you are kinda fishing for notes and relying on speed..

all i could advise you to do is keep the same feel, but build up to a fast part - it would have more effect than playing a few nice licks then flying up and down the board.

i'm being critical here, from what i've heard of you you can do better than this.. dont expect me to go easy on you when you can play the way you can! lol

its just my opinion though.

**Davey** · 07-25-2004, 01:22 PM

Re: My take at Rid's backing

tone nice
technique nice
but you (like nuntius alerady said) overdo with the speed at times. but overall nice feel of it

$\m/(00)\m/$ · 07-25-2004, 01:23 PM

Re: My take at Rid's backing

i hate you!

**TwilightOdyssey** · 07-25-2004, 01:25 PM

Re: My take at Rid's backing

Meh.

The playing is nice, but I was thoroughly bored 2 minutes into it. You have the chops, but you need to develop more melody. It sounds like you're just winging whatever jazzy sounding thing will work over each chord.

A lot can be learned listening to Vai and Satch. There's always a melody to be had first, and then you build to a solo, just like in a song w/vocals. You don't need to be repetetive, but being able to vocalize guitar parts is very important.

Nice tone, nice playing, but the song left me cold ...

You asked for opinions, and that's mine. Take it for what it's worth.

**DiminisheD-7th** · 07-25-2004, 01:34 PM

Re: My take at Rid's backing

sure, i can respect and understand all that was said. i'll take it to my attention.
i think comments like some tonebro's here said are better for me to learn something than "ohh it sounds nice". if you know what i mean.

like i said in another thread, im focusing on musicality right now, because i always get carried away with technique, without noticing. and this could be blocking me abit.

bare in mind, however, this thing is merely an improvisation, not a written song. so it has more of that "mix of ideas" feel then an actuall song with a beginning a middle and an end.

**nuntius** · 07-25-2004, 01:41 PM

Re: My take at Rid's backing

well thats what you need to learn then, to be able to know exactly where your going with improvisation

**nuntius** · 07-25-2004, 01:51 PM

Re: My take at Rid's backing

ok man, heres brutal honesty on you making it on guitar :

your 15 now, and your technique has a lot of people going "wow hes 15!" which is true, you are amazing for a 15 year old.

but - in a few years time the shock and awe with your age as regards to your playing will have gone, and you'll be up against everyone else in the world.

its pretty much make or break so dont get lazy! lol

$\m/(00)\m/$ · 07-25-2004, 02:18 PM

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i was thnking to myself "im 15 too, how good could he be?"

and now i think "WE'RE NOT WORTHY!! WE'RE NOT WORTHY!!!! WE SUCK!!!"

**nuntius** · 07-25-2004, 02:27 PM

Re: My take at Rid's backing

i dont mean to be really nagging at you but i do believe you can play the kinda music that will make people want to be able to play like you.

just try this for me - re do your solo - with no tapping, sweep picking, or whatever other shred techniques you were using.

your not allowed to shred untill the final 8/16 bars!

i just wanna see what you can do melody wise

**DiminisheD-7th** · 07-25-2004, 02:29 PM

Re: My take at Rid's backing

lol i hope that will be so nuntinus.

\m/(00)\m/, dont sweat it, im just a little kid who can play fast

**nuntius** · 07-25-2004, 02:36 PM

Re: My take at Rid's backing

fair enough, just its something i want to see if he can do - he's got the chops to so why not?

i just wanted to try and give some guidance to him, he's way above me playing wise but that doesnt mean i cant critiscise...

the idea is something my guitar teacher did to me, when i used to slide a ton of notes an over vib anything.. its challenging to change the way you play but when you get to control it you become a better player.

this is along the lines of the style i wish i could play, so naturally im very intrested in the guy

$\m/(00)\m/$ · 07-25-2004, 02:41 PM

Re: My take at Rid's backing

by the way

nice clip

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