The "Freeola Customer Forum" forum, which includes Retro Game Reviews, has been archived and is now read-only. You cannot post here or create a new thread or review on this forum.
Anyone who's a guitarist should have heard of this man. Genius guitarist in Racer X, Mr. Big, and a few other bands that escape me right now. I'd heard of him before, but only really started paying attention a few weeks back when "Technical Difficulties" came on my mate's PC. And I've taken it upon myself to get as good as that within a year. I've been playing for about 7/8 years now, and I've got a good grouding in classical (grade 8 pieces, only passed grade 5 though because didn't have theory! Damn money grabbers), and my electric work was pretty decent.
But after only a few weeks of practice, I'm finding my playing speeding up loads. I thought I could play quite fast before, but Gilbert is out of this world. If I can play Scarified in a years time, I'll be a happy happy man, and I'll probably treat myself to a new amp or something. Maybe an Ibanez guitar too. I don't really like the look, but it's easier to play that sort of stuff than on my Les Paul, and definitely on my Telecaster.
Whatever. I downloaded a short video clip of Gilbert hammering away at Technical Difficulties, and I shall upload it once I get pocketmonkey working again. You should see it even if you've got no interest in guitar - amazing fretwork.
Also, does anyone know where I can find any Gilbert/Racer X tab books? I've looked everywhere I can think of, and all they have is compilations with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani and Co. I only want to focus on a few Racer X songs, and can't find anything that's just them. Not sure if I want to use the PowerTab stuff - looks like some long haired, lanky layabout sat and transcribed that from ear, and I'd rather have the professional version.
But after only a few weeks of practice, I'm finding my playing speeding up loads. I thought I could play quite fast before, but Gilbert is out of this world. If I can play Scarified in a years time, I'll be a happy happy man, and I'll probably treat myself to a new amp or something. Maybe an Ibanez guitar too. I don't really like the look, but it's easier to play that sort of stuff than on my Les Paul, and definitely on my Telecaster.
Whatever. I downloaded a short video clip of Gilbert hammering away at Technical Difficulties, and I shall upload it once I get pocketmonkey working again. You should see it even if you've got no interest in guitar - amazing fretwork.
Also, does anyone know where I can find any Gilbert/Racer X tab books? I've looked everywhere I can think of, and all they have is compilations with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani and Co. I only want to focus on a few Racer X songs, and can't find anything that's just them. Not sure if I want to use the PowerTab stuff - looks like some long haired, lanky layabout sat and transcribed that from ear, and I'd rather have the professional version.
Yeah, I love his site - he does it all himself, and it's quite a good insight into his crazy rockstar life. I bet if I emailed him I'd get a reply...
The Racer X site is cool too, because it hosts free videos and tab to download.
The Racer X site is cool too, because it hosts free videos and tab to download.
Grix Thraves wrote:
> Haha, Gilbert is God.
>
> His site's great too, just try and [URL]
> http://www.paulgilbert.com/Photoshop.html [/URL]
EDIT: Actually, just browse the whole site, it's genius.
[URL] http://www.paulgilbert.com/Big_Shoes.html [/URL]
> Haha, Gilbert is God.
>
> His site's great too, just try and [URL]
> http://www.paulgilbert.com/Photoshop.html [/URL]
EDIT: Actually, just browse the whole site, it's genius.
[URL] http://www.paulgilbert.com/Big_Shoes.html [/URL]
Haha, Gilbert is God.
His site's great too, just try and [URL] http://www.paulgilbert.com/Photoshop.html [/URL]
His site's great too, just try and [URL] http://www.paulgilbert.com/Photoshop.html [/URL]
gamesfreak wrote:
> He has just started doing a monthly column in Total Guitar magazine,
> with a few "gilbert style" shred excersizes for you to get
> to work on.
Problem is that the exercises so far have been painfully easy. Not really teaching you how to shred, just some stuff to put into solos, so more licks than exercises.
> He has just started doing a monthly column in Total Guitar magazine,
> with a few "gilbert style" shred excersizes for you to get
> to work on.
Problem is that the exercises so far have been painfully easy. Not really teaching you how to shred, just some stuff to put into solos, so more licks than exercises.
monkey_man wrote:
> If I can play Scarified in a years
> time, I'll be a happy happy man, and I'll probably treat myself to a
> new amp or something.
What, like one you'll pay for? Crazybad!
As long as you don't forget it's cockrock and start coming out dressed like The Darkness, that's fine.
> If I can play Scarified in a years
> time, I'll be a happy happy man, and I'll probably treat myself to a
> new amp or something.
What, like one you'll pay for? Crazybad!
As long as you don't forget it's cockrock and start coming out dressed like The Darkness, that's fine.
He has just started doing a monthly column in Total Guitar magazine, with a few "gilbert style" shred excersizes for you to get to work on.
One day, I'd love to shred....*dreams*
One day, I'd love to shred....*dreams*
I'm a big shred fan and have been for years. A video clip would be nice.
As for tab, I think you're pretty much out of luck. It's almost impossible to get anything for him. Amazon and Musicroom are the most likely places, but they don't have any. Try eBay at frequent intervals.
As for tab, I think you're pretty much out of luck. It's almost impossible to get anything for him. Amazon and Musicroom are the most likely places, but they don't have any. Try eBay at frequent intervals.
Anyone who's a guitarist should have heard of this man. Genius guitarist in Racer X, Mr. Big, and a few other bands that escape me right now. I'd heard of him before, but only really started paying attention a few weeks back when "Technical Difficulties" came on my mate's PC. And I've taken it upon myself to get as good as that within a year. I've been playing for about 7/8 years now, and I've got a good grouding in classical (grade 8 pieces, only passed grade 5 though because didn't have theory! Damn money grabbers), and my electric work was pretty decent.
But after only a few weeks of practice, I'm finding my playing speeding up loads. I thought I could play quite fast before, but Gilbert is out of this world. If I can play Scarified in a years time, I'll be a happy happy man, and I'll probably treat myself to a new amp or something. Maybe an Ibanez guitar too. I don't really like the look, but it's easier to play that sort of stuff than on my Les Paul, and definitely on my Telecaster.
Whatever. I downloaded a short video clip of Gilbert hammering away at Technical Difficulties, and I shall upload it once I get pocketmonkey working again. You should see it even if you've got no interest in guitar - amazing fretwork.
Also, does anyone know where I can find any Gilbert/Racer X tab books? I've looked everywhere I can think of, and all they have is compilations with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani and Co. I only want to focus on a few Racer X songs, and can't find anything that's just them. Not sure if I want to use the PowerTab stuff - looks like some long haired, lanky layabout sat and transcribed that from ear, and I'd rather have the professional version.
But after only a few weeks of practice, I'm finding my playing speeding up loads. I thought I could play quite fast before, but Gilbert is out of this world. If I can play Scarified in a years time, I'll be a happy happy man, and I'll probably treat myself to a new amp or something. Maybe an Ibanez guitar too. I don't really like the look, but it's easier to play that sort of stuff than on my Les Paul, and definitely on my Telecaster.
Whatever. I downloaded a short video clip of Gilbert hammering away at Technical Difficulties, and I shall upload it once I get pocketmonkey working again. You should see it even if you've got no interest in guitar - amazing fretwork.
Also, does anyone know where I can find any Gilbert/Racer X tab books? I've looked everywhere I can think of, and all they have is compilations with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani and Co. I only want to focus on a few Racer X songs, and can't find anything that's just them. Not sure if I want to use the PowerTab stuff - looks like some long haired, lanky layabout sat and transcribed that from ear, and I'd rather have the professional version.