Guthrie Govan Discussion

James W · Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 191

Who else thinks that MAB is a pathetic walking gimmick who has desperately tried over the years to pschologically compensate with speed and idiotic and non-practicle contraptions for what he lacks in creative talent?

He is a cultural product of an over-excessive 80s.

... Love James XXX

jordan · Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 161

I'll try and remain as neutral as possible, but I have seen some clips of his where you wonder what the point is.....it's very fast, and his arms are flailing around like a fish out of water, but what's he actually playing?
I've also read some interviews of his online, where he seems only too pleased to tell everyone how good he is.

However, the proof of the pudding could be in the following:

Has he ever had a hit record?
Has he ever been in a successful band?
Can you hum one of his "solos"?
Does he have a good tone?
Do any big-league guitarists (Vai, Satch etc..) ever mention him?

I don't know for certain, but I'd guess the answer to most of those is no.
Just my two cents.

James W · Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 191

Uh oh time for more vitriol Twisted Evil

MAB is a complete charlatan; in contrast to his tediously academic music; he comes up with the most idiotic of circus tricks.

Gimmick

noun. a trick or device to attract attention.

As you can guess, Michael's trick is his under/over thing and his device is his bi or quad guitar. It's almost like he has purposely decided to be a gimmick!

As you can tell; I'm quite pissed off. Sorry.

... Love James XXX

bill® · Joined: 11 Sep 2004 Posts: 72

James, you are a negative nelly. As crappy as I think Michael Angelo's music might be, I have to ask myself who this kind of talk is benefiting...?

Well, I don't think it's benefiting anyone, apart from yourself who seemingly has a rather large Michael Angelo shaped chip on his shoulder. But hey, this is an open forum and we've all got the right to have our say.

wrighty-boyo · Joined: 12 Sep 2004 Posts: 75 Location: Wales, UK

I like him alot because he's exceptionally good at what he does SHRED!!!!! Everything else aside, appreciate him for that.

alexkhan · Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 2783 Location: Chino, CA

I never took him seriously either and I could agree with you, but I agree that we don't really need to get into slagging anybody here. But, like Bill said, it is an open forum and opinions are valued here.

I do wonder, though, what we'll do when someone comes in here and slags Guthrie or is negative about what he does. I'm sure it's bound to happen one of these days.

My thoughts are that if you're not into what someone is doing, just ignore it. You heard the old saying, "Opposite of love isn't hate. Hate means that you actually care about it (or person). The true opposite of love is non-interest, as though it (or person) doesn't even exist."
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frankus · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 10:26 am Post subject:

James W · Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 191

Sorry I'm just annoyed as I got banned from his forum for apparently not thinking he is a genius; fascism or what?

... Love James XXX

frankus · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 11:32 am Post subject:

Any time I don't fit in somewhere I usually go away humming if 6 was 9 .. "cos I got my own life to live through, and I ain't goin' to follow you" this happened quite a lot (and still does) , there's no point getting annoyed about it.
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James W · Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 191

Wise words Frankus; I think I could apply this philosophy to other things I do.

Thanks.

By the way, I don't think that anyone will come here saying Guthrie is no good; because he actually is good.

... Love James XXX

frankus · Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 5:37 pm Post subject:

James W · Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Posts: 191

Hmmmm... I know what you mean Frankus; but in all honesty, more bad than good will ever come out of war...

I must admit I find it difficult sometimes to really accept someone else's opinion on a musician; sometimes I find myself amazed that some people like someone who I always considered (and thought was a truism) someone was good. The same applies vise virsa.

But then again (this may sound a bit big-headed now) but I've never found anyone who is so passionate about music as me.

... Love James XXX

alexkhan · Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 2783 Location: Chino, CA

Sometimes opinions are best kept to oneself (at least on a public forum) and sometimes not. When I mean "sometimes", it's knowing that the opinion will do little but rankle and cause needless confrontations. Sometimes opinions and differing views are necessary to just get different and fresh perspectives on things. I guess it comes down to knowing when to pick a "fight" and when to just say, "Why bother?".
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Carlo · Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 408

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as much as i agree with others here that there's no need to slag someone, i totally agree with james here. the guy's a joke and is a good example of someone giving shred a bad name. Evil or Very Mad