Guthrie Govan Discussion

great chops and note choice. wish a got that kind of fluidity.

but there's a certain player who's influence is coming thru just a bit too much, don't you think? Wink

(at least in this particula ...

I liked it - really kept in the groove with a lot of interesting lines without resorting to predictable shred and massive distortion.

Good job and good luck with GuitarIdol Smile

Shaun Baxter! not a name you hear very often but he's a great player - hi to you and welcome to the board Smile

No real need to start in my opinion - there's a great interview with Scott Henderson just been posted up on Youtube which addresses this subject very well (or at least, he does in part 3/3):

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I think the distinction is relevant from a muso's point of view - if nothing more we can satisfy our definitions of criteria in light of the two classifications....but I don't think we need go much fu ...

I was there and it was magical!! Thank you Guthrie for coming to spain. 100% erotic Cool

He recorded some walking lines and played over that. I felt amazed Shocked

Enjoy!
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Thats a cool lesson - thanks for taking the time to share Smile

Take the guitarist (carefully avoiding use of both terms in the title) away from his instrument and can he still make music? Or can he transcend the instrument to achieve musical rather than technical ...

Hands up anyone who's suprised Guthrie melts faces on a Fretless? Smile

Can't wait for the new album - he should also take the time to film some live gigs so he has control over the content and we ge ...

To coin a phrase "You wouldn't let it lie!!" Smile

I might go weigh in with an opinion or two, don't have anything else taking up my time ^^

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On second thoughts, I'd rather not bo ...

Need a vigier - thats about one of the only things I can play due to the action Embarassed

More on topic and less about my uselessness:

Have you tried some of the heavier jazz picks that were based ...

I think in light of the exhaustive list of Guthrie's influneces I'd actually like to hear anything from a player on that list because its likely to be far more interesting than any suggestion I could ...

I'm sold - now when I stop failing at life and get a rig sorted I can at least get one based on a good recommendation Laughing

I've tried dozens of picks and I've always ended up coming back to the ...

*sigh*

If they're that good I suppose I'll have to get one eventually.....right after a guitar...... Embarassed

Thoroughly enjoyed that indeed - thanks for taking the time to write such a clear and concise article. Reminds me in some ways of the clarity of Guthrie's writing in Creative Guitar by being visceral ...