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Offline LudwigVan

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Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« on: May 27, 2010, 07:57:13 AM »
Continuing on the theme of DT hypotheticals...

I've always been a big fan of bands that sport a twin-guitar attack, a la Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth, Queensryche, Judas Priest and Redemption, just to name a handful.   


Not that it's likely to happen, but if DT ever went to a 2-guitar format, which guitarist would you like to see JP trading licks and riffs with?   
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2010, 08:01:50 AM »
Paul Gilbert. After all I've seen of him in MP's tribute videos, I wouldn't want anyone else.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2010, 08:23:23 AM »
I wouldn't like to see it happen but if it did then it should obviously be Mikael Akerfeldt because then he becomes the 1st choice growling option too
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2010, 08:47:05 AM »
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2010, 09:19:22 AM »
Gary Moore

..and LudwigVan, answer your own damn question!
OK I'll answer it for you..Ritchie Blackmore!
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2010, 09:21:12 AM »
Paul Gilbert, although Paul's style of music (on his solo efforts, at least) tend towards a little more quirky pop-kinda feel.  Not sure how well his big-picture musical style would fit, but as far as guitar playing?  The dude is an absolute monster.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2010, 09:25:42 AM »
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2010, 09:28:26 AM »
Perhaps Michael Romeo.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2010, 09:29:10 AM »
Tom Delonge.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2010, 09:41:27 AM »
I don't think Micheal Romeo could work.

Paul Gilbert can pretty much be the guitarist of any bands. He can play any music.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2010, 09:49:17 AM »
Definitely not that guitar n00b Michael Angelo.

Interesting choice for Mikael, he could do the growls on ANTR. :metal
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2010, 09:54:17 AM »
Paul Gilbert would be good.
But I think without JP there is no Dream Theater
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2010, 10:29:00 AM »
Quote from: Elsydeon on May 27, 2010, 09:54:17 AM
without JP

Missing the point of the thread dude.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2010, 10:40:21 AM »
Gilbert would be awesome.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2010, 10:48:13 AM »
Quote from: nikatapi on May 27, 2010, 09:25:42 AM
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Two Petruccis would be redundant.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #15 on: May 27, 2010, 10:57:33 AM »
Because a lot of guitarists would be able to play the rhythm sections for DT, the factor in the decision would have to be stage presence for me (where DT seems to lack).
Having someone energetic and crowd pleasing could bring a new dimension to their live shows.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #16 on: May 27, 2010, 11:32:44 AM »
James Hetfield.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #17 on: May 27, 2010, 11:33:21 AM »
Quote from: cthrubuoy on May 27, 2010, 09:29:10 AM
Tom Delonge.
Their backing vocals problem would be gone! With Tom's awesome and non-winny voice
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #18 on: May 27, 2010, 11:50:20 AM »
ROINE STOLT!!!... eh, or?
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #19 on: May 27, 2010, 11:56:30 AM »
Quote from: TAC on May 27, 2010, 09:19:22 AM
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..and LudwigVan, answer your own damn question!
OK I'll answer it for you..Ritchie Blackmore!

Okay, okay..!    Ihsahn - he would add lots of texture.   Or Marty Friedman.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #21 on: May 27, 2010, 12:34:40 PM »
Quote from: bodiesinflight on May 27, 2010, 08:23:23 AM
I wouldn't like to see it happen but if it did then it should obviously be Mikael Akerfeldt because then he becomes the 1st choice growling option too

Thankfully, we'll never have to worry about him being in the band.

My choice? I think those that picked Paul Gilbert are right - not only is he an amazing player, but he's the same age, has a passion for a variety of music that rival's MP's and can play a number of different styles of music.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #22 on: May 27, 2010, 12:40:10 PM »
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #23 on: May 27, 2010, 12:54:13 PM »
Quote from: Sigz on May 27, 2010, 12:40:10 PM
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The only realistic choice so far.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #24 on: May 27, 2010, 12:55:43 PM »
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Quote from: nikatapi on May 27, 2010, 09:25:42 AM
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Two Petruccis would be redundant.

Not if one of them still writes like old school petrucci.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #25 on: May 27, 2010, 01:15:15 PM »
James Hetfield in Dream Theater would result in my brain imploding from awsomness.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #26 on: May 27, 2010, 01:43:14 PM »
I'd imagine a second guitarist fulfilling more of a rhythm guitar role, in which case it wouldn't need a virtuosic player like Paul Gilbert. I'd be in favour of them trying this out atleast, if it goes wrong they can forget about it, but if it works there could be the world to gain.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #28 on: May 27, 2010, 03:51:21 PM »
Jordan Rudess
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #29 on: May 27, 2010, 03:58:47 PM »
Quote from: bösk1 on May 27, 2010, 03:51:21 PM
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The thread said "Hypothetical". Not "already the case".
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #30 on: May 27, 2010, 04:15:28 PM »
Quote from: Zydar on May 27, 2010, 09:28:26 AM
Perhaps Michael Romeo.

On paper it sounds awesome. Then you would get them competing for solos and time in the spotlight...wouldn't last very long.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #31 on: May 27, 2010, 04:19:48 PM »
Quote from: Adami on May 27, 2010, 03:58:47 PM
Quote from: bösk1 on May 27, 2010, 03:51:21 PM
Jordan Rudess

The thread said "Hypothetical". Not "already the case".

Yes, but JP doesn't "already" let Jordan play guitar.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #32 on: May 27, 2010, 04:21:45 PM »
Quote from: bösk1 on May 27, 2010, 04:19:48 PM
Quote from: Adami on May 27, 2010, 03:58:47 PM
Quote from: bösk1 on May 27, 2010, 03:51:21 PM
Jordan Rudess

The thread said "Hypothetical". Not "already the case".

Yes, but JP doesn't "already" let Jordan play guitar.

You say tomato, I say guitarist.
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
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Re: Hypothetical DT: a second guitarist
« Reply #34 on: May 27, 2010, 04:53:57 PM »
Quote from: hefdaddy42 on May 27, 2010, 10:48:13 AM
Quote from: nikatapi on May 27, 2010, 09:25:42 AM
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Two Petruccis would be redundant.

have you listened to his solo cd?
I think he would be a perfect fit...
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