Author Topic: Paul Gilbert is awesome (Read 21397 times)

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **on:** September 01, 2009, 01:38:11 PM »

He can play arpeggios with his ass.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGH9b8iQG74

EDIT: Also, Mr. Big has extended their Japanese tour into Europe now. Tour dates can be found here: https://www.mrbigsite.com. Hopefully this in indicative that they will eventually end up touring in the states.

*crosses fingers*

Gwii · « **Reply #1 on:** September 01, 2009, 01:41:43 PM »

axeman90210 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 01, 2009, 05:09:04 PM »

we are not worthy

emindead · « **Reply #3 on:** September 01, 2009, 07:13:52 PM »

I was going to create a thread regarding Mr. Big's reunion mini tour.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #4 on:** September 02, 2009, 06:21:40 AM »

We had one on the last incarnation of the forum, but at the time, they were only to be doing a few shows in Japan.

For anyone interested, their European dates can be found at https://www.mrbigsite.com.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2010, 08:35:18 AM »

Thread revival:

Just prior to leaving for a Racer X tour in Japan, Paul bid America farewell by playing the National Anthem on has Las Vegas balcony to an audience of unsuspecting neighbors. On New Years Eve.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf_mgNi6Lhs

bosk1 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2010, 09:01:25 AM »

You mean, more proof besides having Alice Cooper as your drummer on Scarified? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTDXwypsNYs&feature=related

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2010, 09:16:09 AM »

It never occurred to me how much he looks like Alice Cooper, but yeah, now that you mention it.

Also, of note, John Alderete is also the bass player for Mars Volta. A band I've never heard and have a strange feeling I might not like.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2010, 09:24:02 AM »

Also, he can play the solo to Detroit Rock City with his teeth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89fvxO0Csz4#t=3m09s

Though it isn't shown in the video, he's said that he and Bruce used to both play the harmony solo with their teeth.

faemir · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2010, 03:41:07 PM »

Also, he played the guitar solo on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7V7BaRAy0k which is just rediculously awesome, funny and true.

SPNKr · « **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2010, 07:15:10 PM »

wtf? He did that as if he was wiping something off his pants!...

splent · « **Reply #11 on:** March 27, 2010, 08:06:29 PM »

Saw him live during G3, he blew me away

cthrubuoy · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2010, 01:36:08 PM »

Quote from: SPNKr on March 27, 2010, 07:15:10 PM

wtf? He did that as if he was wiping something off his pants!...

He's not actually doing it.

cthrubuoy · « **Reply #13 on:** August 26, 2010, 10:41:45 AM »

As last poster in this thread before death, I think I'm qualified to revive it. So here is it's revival.

bosk1 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 26, 2010, 10:43:57 AM »

I will also contribute (copied from another thread):

Quote from: bösk1 on August 26, 2010, 08:37:01 AM

I feel compelled to say once again that, as of three years ago, one of Paul's solos became my all-time favorite guitar solo. Pretty impressive, given that he bumped Alex Skolnick, Dave Meniketti, and John Petrucci to climb into the top spot.

Quote from: GuitarCozmo on August 26, 2010, 08:38:59 AM

Upon the Door, was it?

Quote from: bösk1 on August 26, 2010, 09:35:19 AM

Quote from: GuitarCozmo on August 26, 2010, 08:38:59 AM
Upon the Door, was it?

Yeah. I can't remember--have you heard it? For some reason, I have in my mind that you don't have any of Neal's stuff. Anyway, you know, I like a lot of more upbeat, shreddy solos too. But my top two are very slow, melodic, soaring solos that just rip it up over softer melodies (Paul's and then Skolnick's on Return to Serenity).

Oh, and Goldy, if you and Sneak ever change your mind and decide to consummate your relationship, I'm happy to perform a meaningless Internet ceremony for the both of you by the notpower vested in me as forum admin.

Quote from: bösk1 on August 26, 2010, 09:47:16 AM

I just did a quick search and couldn't find the whole piece. There are some live clips, but it ain't Paul, so it ain't worth listening. Here's a short clip with a few second leading into the solo, the solo itself, and then a few seconds afterward. Still awesome, but it does lose just a BIT of impact without the context of the whole piece. Anyway, I'm sure you'll still enjoy feasting your ears on it. Here you go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7xF6wQ9dzM

Funny thing is, it's definitely NOT the cleanest solo I've ever heard. But that's part of its appeal to me. Even though I know every note of it and every phrasing of every note, every time I listen, part of me is like, "He's playing so on the edge, he could just lose control of this thing any second now. And I know exactly what he's building to, and there's no way he's going to hit it...is there? IS THERE?" Silly description, I know, but that's the best way I can put it. It's technical, and yet also so emotionally driven and raw that it doesn't just sound overly cerebral and lifeless. Just a perfect solo. Anyway, I'll spare you any more rambling. Obviously, me likey teh solo.

Quote from: GuitarCozmo on August 26, 2010, 09:54:30 AM

Wow.

That's pretty f*cking badass. Usually his solos have him written all over them 100% (meaning I could tell a Paul Gilbert solo without actually knowing beforehand that it was him). This one is that way in places, but not entirely. Very, very nice.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #15 on:** August 26, 2010, 10:49:41 AM »

Here's a clip of a Gilbert/Sheehan solo from last year's Mr. Big reunion. Unreal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_3KmT5YDUI

Be sure to watch it all the way through, for the "human capos" at around 3:20.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #16 on:** August 26, 2010, 10:53:45 AM »

Also, the "Paul's Equipment" thread at the Racer X forum:

https://racerx.edutom.co.uk/board/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=11600

EDIT: Also just noticing bosk's new title and such.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #17 on:** August 26, 2010, 11:05:43 AM »

Quote from: faemir on March 26, 2010, 03:41:07 PM

Also, he played the guitar solo on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7V7BaRAy0k which is just rediculously awesome, funny and true.

I meant to comment on this last time, but didn't. Paul's playing in this video is amazing as all hell. Ferocious tone and licks that make your head spin. The song itself is awesome and, as you said, so true.

antigoon · « **Reply #18 on:** August 26, 2010, 03:28:07 PM »

MC Lars!!! I saw him live once. Rippin' solo

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #19 on:** August 27, 2010, 09:27:16 AM »

Tuning your guitar, Paul Gilbert style.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqoVQ-IBOug

Slain · « **Reply #20 on:** August 27, 2010, 09:34:57 AM »

Paul Gilbert will always be my favorite guitarist, he's amazing, he changes up his style of play, he's not pretentious like Yngwie, and you can tell he has a blast whenever he plays.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #21 on:** August 27, 2010, 09:40:29 AM »

In addition to being a great guitarist, he is freakin' hilarious. His solo tunes have a great cornball sense of humor to them, in his instructional videos he's a total goof. Love it.

bosk1 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 27, 2010, 09:43:57 AM »

Quote from: GuitarCozmo on August 27, 2010, 09:27:16 AM

Tuning your guitar, Paul Gilbert style.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqoVQ-IBOug

I love that.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #23 on:** August 27, 2010, 10:02:53 AM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eBzEw-88EE&feature=related

Paul on Bass

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #24 on:** August 27, 2010, 10:38:48 AM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RyWBbDCRD0&feature=related

Paul on drums.

Also Pat on bass, Eric on guitar, and Billy on vocals. Til the solo, at least. Awesome.

wolfking · « **Reply #25 on:** August 29, 2010, 03:40:48 AM »

I'm a casual Mr Big fan, is the new DVD worth picking up??

In The Name Of Rudess · « **Reply #26 on:** August 29, 2010, 04:11:40 AM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wr62Dvd32k

This one's pretty quirky. But funny.

ACID_FOX · « **Reply #27 on:** August 29, 2010, 06:36:55 AM »

I've never even heard of this guy before. I feel ashamed.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #28 on:** August 29, 2010, 04:27:39 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on August 29, 2010, 03:40:48 AM

I'm a casual Mr Big fan, is the new DVD worth picking up??

This one?

https://www.amazon.com/Back-Budokan-Mr-Big/dp/B002MVO3RQ

If so, skydivingninja said it was really good. I've not seen it yet.

wolfking · « **Reply #29 on:** August 29, 2010, 07:03:21 PM »

Quote from: ACID_FOX on August 29, 2010, 06:36:55 AM

I've never even heard of this guy before. I feel ashamed.

WUT! You should be ashamed, very ashamed.

wolfking · « **Reply #30 on:** August 29, 2010, 07:06:00 PM »

Quote from: GuitarCozmo on August 29, 2010, 04:27:39 PM

Quote from: wolfking on August 29, 2010, 03:40:48 AM
I'm a casual Mr Big fan, is the new DVD worth picking up??

This one?

https://www.amazon.com/Back-Budokan-Mr-Big/dp/B002MVO3RQ

If so, skydivingninja said it was really good. I've not seen it yet.

Yeah that's the one. Cool stuff.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #31 on:** September 15, 2010, 09:36:25 AM »

Mr. Big is currently recording a new album. The Paul Gilbert Mr. Big (not the Richie Kotzen MB).

https://twitter.com/BillyonBass/status/24487732722

AwakeFromOctavarium · « **Reply #32 on:** September 16, 2010, 08:26:01 AM »

This guy can practically do anything.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wr62Dvd32k&feature=related

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #33 on:** November 29, 2010, 12:17:19 PM »

NEW MR. BIG NEWS!!!!!

The new video, "Undertow" is available on YouTube and I'm totally digging it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ2rRXtwVwQ

skydivingninja · « **Reply #34 on:** November 29, 2010, 12:25:48 PM »

Song!

News: Video of online chat between fans and members of Dream Theater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx8cLlXnHpA&feature=youtu.be (*no chickens were harmed during the filming of this chat)

Author Topic: Paul Gilbert is awesome (Read 21397 times)