Wow! New Zakk Wylde Tele!!

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Technically hecould outplay alot of people. Albert King for example.

Does that make Zakk a better guitarist than Albert?



IOW, this argument on both sides is stupid and pointless. Its OK to like what you like, dislike what you dislike, just dont act like a pansyass fanboy when someone else doesnt see thngs the same way...thats the thing that annoys everyone about hero worship.

I see you want to turn the argument around a bit, but "technically", I dont see Albert in here dissing Zakk about his "pinch harmonics" and "biker attire".

"Outplay" means alot of things besides just technical ability.
 
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IOW, this argument on both sides is stupid and pointless. Its OK to like what you like, dislike what you dislike, just dont act like a pansyass fanboy when someone else doesnt see thngs the same way...

....unless they dislike the Beatles of course. :approve:
 
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I see you want to turn the argument around a bit, but "technically", I dont see Albert in here dissing Zakk about his "pinch harmonics" and "biker attire".

"Outplay" means alot of things besides just technical ability.

Thank you for proving my point.

You managed to say Zakk could outplay most of us whom are on the forum...now outplay doesnt mean technical ability when I offer up a legendary example that goes outside of technical ability.

Care to define "outplay" then?And how based on that criteria you know Zakk is much better than a bumch of.people you have never heard play? If its not just technical ability.then what are these other factors?? Maybe some of us are really good at it.

I am in no way shape or form talking about his image...you can bring that up with those who mentioned it.
 
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Thank you for proving my point.

You managed to say Zakk could outplay most of us whom are on the forum...now outplay doesnt mean technical ability when I offer up a legendary example that goes outside of technical ability.

Care to define "outplay" then?And how based on that criteria you know Zakk is much better than a bumch of.people you have never heard play? If its not just technical ability.then what are these other factors?? Maybe some of us are really good at it.

I am in no way shape or form talking about his image...you can bring that up with those who mentioned it.

Not sure what point you are trying to get at other than trying to trap me in something unsuccessfully. I didnt say "outplay" was tied to only technical ability and I also didnt say technical ability had no bearing whatsoever. I said its more like one aspect of several. Care to debate that?

Just a few criteria then we could judge "outplay" on.

Overall connection to and knowledge of the instrument
Ability to express oneself through said instrument
Achievement of a unique, identifiable and influencing style


On those 3 alone, Id say I could draw a pretty safe suspicion.
 
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Now can you get everyone to agree on said definition?

My guess is no.

Im not trying to pick on you, just showcasing how stupid it is to try and define outplay, or when guitar players hit an approved level where its OK to criticize each other...who makes that decison?

IOW, you are proving my point by trying to qualify and quantify personal preference about what is good and what is not, and ascribing that to others. Try that with food, or beauty. Or anything else.Do you have to be at a certain level of attractiveness before you are allowed to have an opinion about who you think is attractive and who is not?

If that doesnt make sense to you, then just feel free to ignore me, I think Ive made myself clear, and dont need to post any further explanation of what I am getting at.
 
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Well, hell, why define anything? Crap, water is wet, no its not!!! Who is everyone? Why do we all need to agree? Does everyone always agree? Is it really necessary?

Why post on a form? Your opinion is subjective and doesnt count.
Why call someone out on a point you cant possibly debate on a forum?

Since we cant judge anything, might as well get rid of the olympics while were at it. Most of that is subjective too. All the gymnast judges always agree right? Why are the numbers they hold up for the same performance different? hmmmm.

Dancing with the stars? Cancelled!

Point is, you asked me to define it. I did to a degree. Im sure I could come up with even more criteria, but in this case, its not necessary. Whos the judge? Me. Why? I said it, I agree with it and frankly, other opinions on the subject matter not to me.


The original quote was "zakk isnt metal". really? Since there are more genres of metal than there are stars in the milky way galaxy, I'm sure if you digged hard enough, you could find a genre of metal to fit boy george into. Marylin Manson is there isnt he?

Seems many here want to nitpick a guy be it image, style, ability or whatever, who has accomplished alot more in the music industry than most could ever dream of, I think short of a forumite being paul gilbert and posting anonymously, its pretty safe to assume hes going to outplay anybody here. No need to define it really, I think it would be painfully obvious. Opinions dont matter so they cant think badly of ol zakk anyway.



Zakk Wylde is metal /thread
 
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Re: Wow! New Zakk Wylde Tele!!

Bathing is too risky at this point. I have no idea if water is indeed wet. In order to find out, we will all have to form a committee and come up with a list of criteria that we can all agree upon. A concensus in this matter just wont do.
 
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zakk wylde is a guy like malmsteen and michael schenker. they play the same **** for at least 20 to 30 years, never bothered in changing styles, really. the thing is, malmsteen intrigues me, michael schenker entices me, and zakk wylde bores me. can zakk wylde play faster and to more pinch harmonics in a second than those 2 combined? Perhaps/sure. but I don't care. I don't care for him or his playing or his style. I used to, but he became a drunk crazed boring playing. That 'ode to dime' is just so...fuqin... BORING. into the arena is just much more fun.
 
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zakk wylde is a guy like malmsteen and michael schenker. they play the same **** for at least 20 to 30 years, never bothered in changing styles, really.
Zakk Wylde has played more different styles than just about any other famous guitar player out there.
 
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Zakk re-invented himself several years ago with the Pride and Glory stuff. That country chicken pickin / southern rock thang. Some of his best stuff, imo. Zakk does indeed do a bit more than pinch harmonics.
 
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Zakk Wylde has played more different styles than just about any other famous guitar player out there.

Let`s see he`s done the hard rock thing with Ozzy, the southern rock Pride and Glory , a couple acoustic cds , metal with Black Label , am I missing anything? Love em or hate em Zakk is one hell of a guitar player.
 
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Let`s see he`s done the hard rock thing with Ozzy, the southern rock Pride and Glory , a couple acoustic cds , metal with Black Label , am I missing anything? Love em or hate em Zakk is one hell of a guitar player.

Also plays a bit of piano as well. The whole "schtick" or whatever is one thing but, truth is Zakk can flat-out play and I personally love him. Probably my favorite guitarist ever. The solo from "No More Tears" is the whole reason that I even picked up a guitar and listening to it gives me chills to this day. His new book is ****ing hilarious as well.
 
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I'd rather listen to this guy..

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I don't think Zakk Wylde has much (if anything) over him.

John 5 is a heckuva player.. I think he isnt taken seriously cuz he was in MManson.

You, Sir, are my Hero.

I hate when someone says "yeah well, he caught a break and rode someone else's coattails and he's selling records - what did you do?"
Find me a pair of coattails, or get me a break, and I'll sell millions of records, too.

The simple fact is, I HAVE written better songs than ZW, and better than most of what's out there right now. The big difference is that I have no contacts and no exposure. If they don't hear it, they don't buy it.

Im NOT being snide, Im being honest and asking as a music lover. Is your stuff avail anywhere I can listen?? Id love to hear what you are doing!
 
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Also plays a bit of piano as well. The whole "schtick" or whatever is one thing but, truth is Zakk can flat-out play and I personally love him. Probably my favorite guitarist ever. The solo from "No More Tears" is the whole reason that I even picked up a guitar and listening to it gives me chills to this day. His new book is ****ing hilarious as well.

The no more tears solo SLAYS!!!
 
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I've seen Zakk play with Ozzy in 2002. It was a great show. I own all the Ozzy albums where Zakk plays. I air guitar to some songs. He's not one of my favorite players, but he can play, and he's more versatile than you'd think. I take no issue about how he chooses to dress. Seems like a good guy.
 
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So In summary Zakk Wylde doesn't have a Signature Tele, & His Image is despised by some Forum Members, but what he lacks in Image he makes up for in his ability to outplay everyone on the forum. I think that's it .....right? K I'm going to bed now....
 
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