Can Machine Gun Kelly play guitar?
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I may not care for MGK, but I appreciate that Herman wanted to give the dude a chance and talked about his performance in a measured way.
Agreed, I have so much respect for him. I saw the thumbnail and immediately dismissed MGK, but Herman's reaction is something to model after
Thank you for not making me make the comment
As I said in an past comment on a Herman video, I totally respect the insane talent and hard work of him, but I'm not a fan of his music. But damn am I a fan of Herman as a person, and as a voice in the industry. Specially when commenting on stuff like that when you know you may take a lot of negativity.
As a good musician you have to listen to all genres because you learn a bit from each one.
So, when it's comes to judge a different genre than you play, in your head isn't the image of the best power metal guitarist because pop music doesn't require same level of virtuosity (if it is a high virtuosity it will be a plus)
You judge that person feeling for music.
And Li did it extremely professional. Except the part where he was ''agree'' with MGK haters (it is plenty of space, under the sun, for everyone)
+1 It also gave me some confidence on my playing, you know. Put some energy into the music translates better to the audience than being technically clever. And as long as the playing serves the song/tune😊🤘
I love that Herman is so reasonable and fair to fellow musicians. He's just looking to have a conversation and not bag on people. A masterful player with no ego. We could all be a bit more like that, myself included. He'd make a fantastic teacher. Cheers, Mr. Li.
I wouldn't rag because MGK never touted himself as a guitar master. I hope he gets better and practices..
@@CeeTeeUSA doesent matter if he touted himself or not he’s still awful for someone who runs he’s mouth talking down legends like Eminem Corey taylor but can’t match there talent is just embarrassing Corey can actually sing and play guitar and is a good song writer the same can’t be said for mgk he’s cringe af
@@brandonlatus2218 isnt he a pedo too 💀
@@brandonlatus2218 if you were to be insulted by your favorite celebrity or someone you thought was a friend, what would you do?
@@Weeblicker mgk insulted the rock community and it’s fans that’s why Corey threw shade at him
The thing you said about people being afraid to make a mistake on stage is spot on. The music industry wants everything to be perfect but music isn't perfect.
Exactly. Some of my favourite songs, including moments in my own are from mistakes. It gives character and makes it feel more "real" in a way.
It's perfectly spot on considering the fact that DragonForce was faking solos the last tour, especially Sam
It's kept me practicing alone in my room for almost 20 years hoping to one day be good enough and I've never released a single until this year because every time I record something "it could be better". I decided to live in my car and play around the country on street corners to get practice performing and holy shit did that make me realize how bad I still was and how little I cared since the next person to throw a 10 in the case would keep me from having to ask for help getting food for me and my dog. I learned a lot, like when I mess up I just try to get the crowd booing along with me and have some laughs before jumping back in; fits the vibe and turns the energy right around. Much love to Herman Li for having such a positive outlook, it's inspiring to say the least and we really should all just have fun and stop reaching for unattainable levels of perfection. I can look in the mirror if I wanna be disappointed, but when I play who cares if you like my music or even if I have an off-performance cause at this point my whole life has gone into it so at least it's true to me and other like-minded people.
💯I saw Korn and Evanescence in Houston and Amy Lee was singing at the keyboard. When she quickly jumped away from the keyboard, she forgot her mic and had to run back and grab it. No bad mouthing at all towards her, just her being human.
Sure, tell that to perfectly crafted Classical pieces.
he was a lot better than i was expecting coming into the video. his presence on the stage also surprised me, he actually seemed happy and alive while playing. that’s awesome.
He’s been performing for years. I kinda miss the rapper days 😢
He’s presence on stage is god awful
@@brandonlatus2218 I've never heard of him. I hate to knock him but that's like the stuff you play as a kid when you first try a wah. Am I wrong? If I am I'm willing to be shown what I'm not seeing.
@@jstro-hobbytech What you're not seeing is that he used to be a rapper, then he dissed Eminem, and Eminem hit back so hard he had to change genre. Not even joking.
@@pietzsche Huh? He released his most successful rap album a year AFTER being dissed by Em..
A steady rythym guitarist is nothing to turn your nose up at. It's truly imperative for the whole composition to have someone that plays clean, on time, and steady.
Gimme a solid rhythm guitarists who knows how to play well with others.
@@pahwraith this is an important distinction
Prison mike?
1000 %. I'll take a good rhythm guitarist every time. He may not be my cup of tea per see. But he does a great job.
@@crazywisdom2 exactly.
I love that he brought up the balance between stage presence and technicality. The more you're energized and moving around, the harder it is to stay accurate.
People hate on Mother Teressa so....imagine giving a fuk what randoms have to say about u..lmao..let me go cut my wrist now
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What makes buckethead so magical
Exactly!! I’m always amazed with energetic players who play super technical and complex riffs or solos live! I recently saw megadeth live, and I was super impressed with kiko. Guy was running around and stuff while playing hard song
Herman might currently be a master at guitar but the way he talks about the real struggles players face shows how hard he worked to be good at guitar and wasn't just a born prodigy like some people seem to be
Herman is far from a master but ok 👍
@@mrwest2474 all you do is comment hate everywhere, self projection is real. If you’re insecure about your guitar skills just say that man! Hard work brings success, not dissing on others. Have a good day man, rock on !
@@mrwest2474 this made me laugh
No one is born as a prodigy. The trick is getting people to think you are.
@@mrwest2474 Theres a difference between being a master and a pioneer / influential guitar player. Just because someone isn't in the top 10 guitar hall of fame doesn't mean they aren't as technically skilled, or more-so than people in that top 10 list. Some of the most technical guitar players in the world have less than 50k followers online.
This is the most unexpectedly motivational video I’ve seen in a while! Awesome breakdown.
This is really wholesome actually. Herman gave mgk a fair chance, appreciated what there is to appreciate about his playing, and gave his constructive criticism.
Herman blew my mind with Dragonforce solos but seeing him appreciate any type of music even outside his comfort zone. Much love! 🤘🏻
That's why I love you guys (as well as your music). You all are very respectful, positive and accepting to all forms of music and performances. You try to critique and analyze but also help and inform everyone.
You show him Love when most people can't. Respect 🙌🏻
That’s bc he makes it that way. He is so shitty towards people who aren’t famous.
I may not like MGK but he does have some good song and he does know how to deliver a performance
I mean. He doesn't deserve it
@@beefnacos6258 there was a drama that Mgk started and he called slipknot in a disrespectful way so thats why people started shitting on him
@@beefnacos6258 Why not?
In 2016, I worked on a tv show, Roadies, with MGK, and at that point, Colson had been playing guitar for about a year, and I know this, because Colson told me himself. These scenes on that show with Halsey under the bleachers, and in the tour bus, singing Simple Man, were among the very first times he played guitar in front of a camera. He was very nervous for Simple Man, as it was the very first time he sang and played guitar at the same time, and had it recorded for everyone to judge for all time. He practiced a lot, and worked hard because he respects his audience, and the song too. It is six years later now, and I guarantee that he has put a ton of time to get better and learn the craft, which is especially difficult with the eyes of the world on you. Colson was a good guy to work with, and there is no doubt that he has a long way to go with his playing, but so does almost everyone else reading this comment. Colson is the real deal, not a phony, and he has earned my respect and appreciation.
He’s a poser try hard fake got destroyed by Eminem then by Corey taylor
Thank you so much for sharing. Roadies is my favorite show and I wish more people would watch it and see Colson from that perspective.
That is a nice way of looking at things. I am learning the banjo and I have a whole new respect for musicians - even mediocre musicians, who are far better than me. Everyone starts as a beginner.
To bad he doesn’t really have respect for other musicians * cough slipknot *
@@animosiity Oh no, do you mean MGK does not respect Slipknot or Herman?
The beginning is %100 true and relatable. Learning guitar mainly from bands like Blink-182, Sum 41, Oasis etc., I quickly noticed how simple the guitar parts can be while also being incredibly catchy and emotional.
“I never think of myself as a guitar player, but instead a songwriter.” -Noel Gallagher
Stuff like stay together for the kids, so simple, but so emotional. Also sum 41 underated, espiesally sbm anf after era
This honestly made me feel a lot better about not focusing on being a technical player. If I wanna just play easy stuff for fun and just have a way to express myself, that's okay! Whenever I tried to learn technical stuff, I always felt less connected to the music, but when I just write from the heart, even if its three chords with quarter note strumming, I have way more fun and I feel I can actually express myself!
Same man. I’m learning at a music school and my teachers are litereally hate me bcs I’m more into the song writing and the catchy music making stuff. But man I want to learn how to make music that people love instead of rushing all the notes on the guitar neck and make another generic jazz song.
Some of the best bands, the ramones, joy division etc started as a bunch of young dudes who didnt know how to play their instruments (they would even switch who played what early on because they were so bad it didnt matter) and they ended up becoming incredibly visionary musicians. You dont have to be marty friedman to be a good musician
It's all about enjoying yourself and doing what you want to do - You don't need to be able to shred to do that.
i'm very technical (not saying im good , i'm not ). IF you have the choice id say picking up a guitar and making it make music is a better choice. Yes if i practiced a lot more i could impress guitarists with technical playing..but couldn't make them love the music. Plenty of guitarists out there with horrible form, play kinda muddy, flop their fingers on the strings etc but they make you FEEL.
I'm 52, been playing since I was 12.
My best advice is put the electric guitar down for 3 or 6 months. Practice on an acoustic steel string. Anyone can sound decent on an electric with distortion. Practice on a steelstring as I said for a good long time. You'll be blown away by your playing when you finally hook back up with an electric guitar!
You nailed it machine gun Kelley has never pretended to be a great guitar player. He knows his limitations
He doesn't say look at me im a guitar hero. Is he a terrible guitar player ?
I don't think so . He probably is average but it works for who he is.
I'm not a big fan of his stuff .
Why you think he hired Sofie ?
He hired a good guitar player to make up for his weakness
He isn't stupid he has alot of female followers so by bringing in a young new talented female slinger he has solidified his position to draw a bigger audience.
She makes him sound way better
He did pretend to be a good rapper though
@@jeffreis4401 but he actually is a good rapper though.
Not every song is a banger but he definitely can write, he has a good flow and has delivery.
You just hate him cause he's everywhere and annoying at times.
@@jeffreis4401 i don't like how people measure others rap capabilities by seeing how many rhymes he can put in one bar or how fast he can go :/ in the end, its the same as mindless shredding in the guitar community, all tecnique and no substance.. mgk is a good rapper in my book
@@jeffreis4401 Lol he is though
Why is the female part a selling point? Oh right... muh diversity. Not saying she is good or bad just saying that shouldn't be a selling point...
i love the fact that throughout the video, while talking about machine guns kelly's performance you also shared a bunch of good inside tips about being a professional guitar player
You know what, I'm 2 years into playing and I'm pretty terrible but love to play. My take away from this video was all the positivity. I hope I can learn to shred one day and I really like Herman keeping those good vibes out there.
I've never heard you play but you are better than MGK, don't be like MGK.(btw what a douchey name machine gun kelly is) btw If you want to get good, just play Rocksmith untill you're playing vai like nothing)
Herman is such a great dude, a master of his craft without the ego issues that often come with it and a TERRIFIC human being.
I love this channel, thanks Herman! ❤
I wish more people could see how Herman reacts to this -- it's a genuine reaction to see him happy to watch someone else have fun playing their own music.
I took my two teenage daughters to see MGK. Not knowing anything about him and being a metal head, I will say this, it was a great show and he has an amazing supporting band behind him.
I love to enjoy any show even if there’s no singer singing or may be lip singer or a dj.
Time is changing and we have AIs to sing for us. And we have to respect robots over human.
Tom Morello said so. But i dont like this kid as a person and a singer.
Hahahaha, I think MGK is decent in rock. I actually miss him more as a rapper. I like his rap stuff better. But... he does have Travis Barker with him, Travis is basically the king drummer of punk rock so that definitely help MGK.
I just laughed out loud. Also why would you take your kids to a concert when you know nothing about the artist?
@@coreyiscool719 lol his rock music is garbage. Bro should have stuck with rapping. Oh wait Eminem ruined his career so he had to turn around and make fake punk rock music
@@beefnacos6258 👍😜
Your right, im not a very technical player at all but it took me over ten years to play the way that I wanted. I know like three scales and I stopped learning other people's solos because I never wanted to sound like anyone else
Love how balanced his reaction is. Give and take....performer vs. technicality and how if you go one way or the other it pulls away from the opposite. The better the player the more balanced.
100% agree with everything you said. He certainly isn't the most technical (which seems to be more important for metal fans) BUT he's still doing it. I remember watching Disturbed years back and they bored the hell out of me because they had NO stage presence. DragonForce played before them on that stage and I loved it. Everyone in DragonForce had tons of energy and it was a blast. MGK has that energy. He is a showman and he is able to use his guitar to get across what he wants to get across. It's pop-punk not prog-metal and I think people need to realize this.
It's insane how comfortable he looks on the stage actually, idk the guy at all but i can tell he's an amazing performer
I went to his gig last week, the guy has an amazing stage presence. At one point I felt guilty that I don't look at other band members because i was at the front so had to choose who to look at but it was what it was, whether you're a boy or a girl, this guy knows what to do on stage to grab your attention. I may say another artist that captivated me this much and holds no 1 place in that regard for me was Zack de la Rocha
Where's Zack the commie now?
@@judetchua i feel like Tom is the biggest commie and Zack went into hiding
No way a MGK fan, but tons of respect for the technical breakdown of the overall presentation and performance over just the fingering. Props for having an outspoken positive heart especially these days.
I really like technical guitar playing but this is really on point. I don't listen to MGK but Dragonforce yeah... obviously. And the guy seems to be enjoying himself. And it's really about the connection. Thanks again Hermann for your opinion on this.
I have seen MGK live for the first time at a recent festival. He played more than ok, including a couple solos. His stage presence is also great in an unexpected way. Overall, a positive surprise.
He’s stage presence is god awful dudes a try hard poser who can’t play guitar well
Please clarify what Your definition of “more than ok” lol! Hope You got to see “better” at the festival Mate!
I think, coming from the dragon forest guitar player, there is a lot to be said. I absolutely adored dragon force. They played in Shanghai. Loved it. This dude obviously knows what he's talking about, so I'm inspired by it.
"Where the fuck was I going to learn how to play like Steve Vai." is the laziest excuse to put effort into your instrument I think I've ever heard.
People that don't know MGK 's career think he lost a rap battle and switched genres but he has always wanted to make rock music, his first song, Save Me, on his first album in 2012 was a collab with a metal band, he was the only rapper playing guitar and performing with a live band.. He has always mixed genres..He made a 5 time platinum pop hit in 2017, Bad Things, then he had the rap battle with Eminem in 2018, released his best hip hop album Hotel Diablo in 2019 that ended with a pop punk anthem, I Think I am OK, that was so successful that MGK felt ready for an entire pop punk album!!
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Exactly thank u
Shame literally all of it is garbage.
@@thomascrawley99 false bro is a revolutionary when it comes to music
@@GoneXX2 “revolutionary”
I really appreciate Herman for analyzing his playing and performance from a professional perspective, instead of surfing on a collective hate by adapting a 2K20 variation of the FЯED video's in an effort to be entertaining
Herman is an amazing person. As respectful and empirical with his criticism as he is talented and technical with his musicianship. Great guy all around.
Honestly a lot of blues music is very simple and that’s one of my favourite genres just because the different emotions you get out of it.
He's clearly not the best, but he doesn't need to be. He's got a great stage presence to the point where I know I would enjoy myself at one of his shows even though his music is not my style.
He has no stage presence he’s a try hard poser
@@brandonlatus2218 Can you do better?
I've been an MGK fan since his quarantine stuff. I like some of his old stuff, but the quarantine stuff was the best imo. I'd love to catch one of his shows.
@@mikellwells3286 he’s quarantine shit was garbage he can’t rap
@@coktale easily I’m not a try hard poser fake
Honestly I hope he inspires more kids to start bands and play whatever they want to play. When I was a kid nobody told me the dudes in Sabbath or Metallica were literally teenagers when they put out their first albums.
That's what he wants too!!
No one’s getting inspired to pick up a guitar cause of mgk
@@brandonlatus2218 idk man The Aquabats were like my gateway drug into rock music and they had the same drummer as MGK before he filled in for Blink 182’s drummer on tour
@@robbiewilson214 again no one’s getting inspired to pick up a guitar or rock music cause of mgk
Actually they are! Because of mgk my daughter is learning how to play and with a guitar he gifted her for her birthday. You seem to think you know everything about mgk but it's all hate
His drummer actually the MVP.
his drummer is an MVP even if Herman was playing with him they're both pros and what they do
Travis barker boyz
travis barker is one of the best punk drummers tho
Travis barker legend.
Thats not Travis Barker thats hia bestfriend Rook.
At the end of the day. Good music isn't just a metric for skill. It's cool to see people go out of their comfort zone to express themselves. Lots of music I listen to have singers that are "objectly bad singers".
That being said, I've never listened to machinegun kelly, so idk much about his music ect LOL
I have been playing for 28 years, teaching for 16. I am a shredder, I love to play fast. John 5 being my favorite player. However you said everything so perfectly, there is so much more to the guitar than speed. So much more, I try to teach that to every one of my students that inspire to be a shredder.
You're such a humble guy Herman, really enjoyed the video and your takes.
Thank you Herman, it's always nice to have another perspective. Music and guitar is for everyone. It's obvious that few people will have the ability, the will and the time to reach the DragonForce guitar solos, but nothing prevents us from creating lighter riffs and solos. In short, we call that musical diversity. With that, Greetings from Montreal!
I think just like you! I have been a fan of Dragondorce since 2007, I love sreeding But at the same time I love bands like Sum 41. When MGK published tikets to my downfall, I did love it. I have to say that it's not that easy to write a catchy song. The song could not be complicated but being that creative yes.
Mgk had no talent he makes easy song my farts write better music
Yeah he doesn’t write his songs
I could listen to Herman Li talk all day.
This was incredibly refreshing. Thank you Hermin for being so informative!
Great one Herman. Very enjoyable to listen to your break down.
Seeing someone with you skill expertise being honest and real with your content is refreshing and amazing. Thank you for sharing.
I saw him live in Syracuse this year and they were a force. I brought my daughter and between Avril and MGK it was an unforgettable show. His stage show rocked too.
I loved this video. Herman is so considerate and balanced, I love it
I actually respect him more after seeing this. I don’t really follow him so I had no idea he played guitar live. He was getting pretty big in the hip hop game, it was a huge risk changing to this type of performance.
The fact that he nailed the Stevie T impersonation 😭💀Stevie T needs to see this 9:21
He did react to that performance
I just see him live this week & honestly it was one of the most entertaining shows I have ever seen, it was just one big party, standing, seated were all involved.
went to the detroit show and it was phenomenal! He almost died on that damn helicopter though it almost dropped him and collapsed!
@@grantlang1187 Bruh if that happened I'd lose my goddamn mind and ve heart broken more than anything
@@Sognafar it was crazy I wont lie
@@grantlang1187 what a shame it dident crush him I don’t know how you can survive an mgk show
I definitely respect the guy for wanting to do something different. Too many metal purists out there want everything to be cookie cutter and perfect which kinda goes against everything metal has always stood for. He's putting feeling and joy into that guitar and I totally love that.
“Something different”
not really different. more of a rehash of blink-182 but i dont mind MGK
hes not doing anything different tbf
@@Harvm Different for MGK if I understand correctly. I haven't listened to him, I've just heard the name a lot.
@@MoldyStir-Fry pretty sure his earlier music was like this but he jumped onto rap to get big and then when he fucked that up he went back to this
I was watching this on Roku YT and was so impressed both by MGK and the way Mr. Li presented his reaction, I honestly had to get on my PC to come back and comment. Kudos!
Herman is a class act. Love his vids. He's been known to pick a note or two also, lol.
I completely agree!! honestly so many of his songs are so easy to play it's fun as an amateur player to pick it up and learn in a few minutes. it allows the music to be shared!
Just says everything about him he can’t play well at all and he’s songs are all cringe and easy to learn garbage pop punk
Dude's talking about protraying feeling through his music. I'd like to appreciate the drummer making the same wah wah riff sound like 4 different songs with 4 different feelings. Reall well done on his part!
The smile on his face as he watches MGK play - that's what a true guitarist invokes with his/her playing.
LOL, that's not a smile of joy from enjoying the music.
I’ve seen this man live three times and every time he’s done a guitar solo, he’s genuinely passionate about it and at those shows you can tell.
why would you pay to see that man 3 times
@@qoopertrooper ok music elitist
@@qoopertrooperhis concerts are dope. Saw him before he did punk and after. Both great shows
@@mysticshawty1234 nah I'm a human character elitist actually.
He still sucks at guitar he’s a poser
He knows enough to get where he has with music. As Kurt Cobain once said "here we are now entertain us" and he is entertaining to watch. The thing I like most about MGK is he is not easily phased. Talk bad about him and he doesn't withdraw and wreck himself on drugs like a lot of so called "stars" do. Ive been playing guitar for 20 years and can honestly say he knows enough to do some great things. He has the tools and knows what he doing and its only a matter of time before the two become one to enable something special to happen. Good for you MGK. FUK the haters coz in 20-30 years he will be called one of the greats and the cycle will start all over again and some kid will pick up and learn guitar because of him and that's all that matters.
He switched entire genres when someone talked "bad" about him, that he clapped at first
@@NeCoruption Yeah, his fans praise mgk for being everything he is not. He is somewhat entertaining, i'll give him that. But otherwise, eminem destroyed his career with a singular song.
The funny thing while watching this video. Is that when I was younger I was super into dragonforce and my friends would say "oh they're terrible live, they show up trashed to each show and have to do like 100 takes for each song." And here you are playing beautifully, talking exactly about how it is as a guitarist, about another guitarist people talk trash about. Rock on man, I love the positivity in the music community, it gives me high hopes for the music scene in my town.
Dragon force is great live :)
You're really inspiring. Thank you Herman! Your words are very encouraging.
What a pity you didn't analize his other performance at SNL, his most powerful one of the song Lonely. The light system broke down just before him going on the stage and he made a very intense and emotional performance. Also his recent acoustic shows in UK were amazing. The videos from his current tours speak loudly on his ability to communicate emotions and engage with the audience!
Are you an insider or just someone who goes to his concerts?
i love how he even uses live instruments even for his rap songs live which really enhances the whole experience, unlike some rappers who just play the instrumentals on loudspeakers
That was an amazing performance
@@JojoWasa57 wdym by insider? Like how do they know that the light system broke for that snl performance? Pretty sure mgk talked about it in a insta story or post saying "whole light system collapsed so i kinda had to wing that shit in the dark"
@@grantlang1187 Insider? - because of what M V was saying in his reply to me about an earlier comment I made about Sophie Lloyd. Wondered if he was maybe part of MGK's entourage.
i love your outlook and feedback on videos and how you look deeply into these things. i value the insight that you give its a great learning tool. your a great mentor for artists. i like how you look beyond the guitar and see things more as an artist.
Le titre de la vidéo laissait augurer une analyse à la Stevie T et finalement, je suis tombé sur une vidéo très objective et agréable à regarder! Merci pour cette séquence pleine de musicalité! 🙏🏻
Well said man. Everyone has different musical taste. If you can inspire people to love music in general, your a success at any level. Love your content. Keep shredding. Cheers
As a fan of MGK I truly appreciated the OBJECTIVE & UNBIASED pov. As a fan of his that's ALL I wanted. Didn't want smoke being blown up u know where, or blind hate with zero constructive criticism. You were extremely fair and accurate in your assessment I'd say. As a fan I think one of MGK's biggest strengths how versatile the guy is. He may not have mastered one particular thing but he's also talented in a wide variety of ways. " A Jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." I'll say, if you've ever been to a show he's really good live.. You can tell he really enjoys what he does and puts his ALL into every show. The guy has a crazy work ethic too and NEVER stops working. He's constantly writing, making, releasing new music, acting, touring, performing a late shows, doing interviews, phototshoots, making appearances, ect. He reallh doesn't stop.
Only thing I completely disagreed with was him getting murdered by Eminem. Yes, Rap Devil doesn't even compare to Killshot (lyrically.) But for me I still enjoyed Rap Devil much more. First off, Eminem dissed MGK and for me I respect the fact that he had the nuts to not be too afraid to fire back, and actually stood up for himself. THAT my friend is what Hip-hop is all about. It's always Much better to swing back, and even miss, than to not swing back at all. Didn't see any other rappers fire back at Em when Em was dissing them. And I LOVE Eminem. Rap Devil was objectively really good and even most of the main popular hip-hop heads seem to all agree and come that consensus. Which brings me to my last point, MGK's next album is a hip-hop album.
MGK sucks
Rap devil was catchy but not for repeated listening tbh
@Deco Electra lmao that’s fair I was high as shit when I wrote that 😂
@@uchihasasuke7436 it has over 357 million views on one video
@@dougieefresh1829 ok? Is that supposed to change my perception of the song?
Being charitable and fair in judgement are, IMO, signs of an elevated person that masters a subject. This is a great example. If MGK watches this video, I beleive that, most likely, he will fell motivated and will want to improve and work on his playing. Basically, everyone wins. Cheers, all the hard work is appreciated! MC
I gre up listening to Blink 182 but I am older now and my tastes have expanded to other genres but watching MGK do the 'blink style' and then listening to you talk about technical players( I get reminded of Tosin Abasi or Tim Henson) reminds me that everyone can like anything and just because you like it doesnt mean that someone else has too
I love Animals As Leaders but I have always thought that they are the kinda band that would only appeal to other musicians so I agree with what you are saying
Absolutely Describes Perfectly my EXACT thoughts! I loved this video!
I've seen some interviews with MGK. Despite some rough language at times, he's actually a pretty down to earth and articulate guy.
He’s not a nice person I’ve heard horror stories
@@brandonlatus2218 nobody cares. Pendejo
@@mr0mime hahaha
I think this is a good video! people can't talk shit about you saying "Herman doesn't know what he's talking about!" That shit can't fly. You brought up good points about MGK he does music that is not in my listening zone "now" but who knows one day it might be.
Even Herman made fun of mgk on tik tok he was being fake nice here
Not gunna lie this has opened my eyes. Now I can really appreciate what he does a lot more. Ive allways loved MGK. Ive allways been a good Heel myself. I might have to Play some guitar and jam to MGK now.
I can relate to this. I don't know any scales or nothing, they get on my nerves, but I can express myself on guitar in a unique way no one else can.
13:50 Good point. Technical playing and putting on a good performance for an audience are separate skills that u have to learn, and it isn't easy to be perfectly technical when u need to focus on giving the people watching a good show as well.
Love that he has Sophie Lloyd as part of his live band + Travis, pure monsters on stage 🔥
He seems to love playing. That's all I need. Dude can set the mood with a guitar.
Mgks a try hard poser
I am just happy we are having a guitar revival! If all these pop/rap singers want to switch to guitar lets GOOO!
But mgk can’t play guitar he’s awful he’s a try hard talentless hack poser
Such a good perspective, Kurt made me love guitar even more and my guitar teacher hated nirvana. Plus I grew up on classic rock and understood that Kurt wasn’t the best but he brought his A game with emotions. People playing guitar is always a good thing even if they love MGK
I think I might be in love with Hermans guitar collection
As a guitar player, he plays decently. He's like Kurt in this aspect. He can play well enough to write his own songs and connect with people. His vocal range isn't that great, just like Kurt's vocal range was. I am with Herman on this one. I hope he does inspire people to pick up the guitar and expand their interests.
The whole reason I picked up the guitar was a mixture of my father's playing and Linkin Park and Lenny Kravits being my introduction to rock music. I then expanded my musical tastes and I can say now that I have an appreciation for all types of music, even those styles I'm not a fan of.
I don't care for the guy's attitude towards others, but it helps solidify his image. He is the villain that we need because he is bringing attention to rock music to an audience of people who probably thought rock music was just senseless noise. So for that alone, I am thankful he's out here doing his thing.
Kurt could sing the fuck you mean
Kurt was a damn good and formidable player. MGK, no. Not at all. He's an amateur guitar player that sounds really bad and manages to just continue playing consistently at least during the act. No matter how terrible it sounds. If you play with confidence that is always half the battle. He's doing that, but that's basically all he has.
@@mtpstv94 I have to disagree with you there. Kurt really sucked as a guitar player in my opinion. He was better than MGK is now, I agree with that, but to say he was good? I don't see it. But then again, music is subjective and to each their own.
With that said, he's definitely not as good of a lyricist as Kurt was, and let's face the fact that Kurt came up with some cringe worthy lyrics sometimes and incredible lyrics the rest of the time. There's no inbetween.
@@rivervaughanmusicstuff5771 i see your point but i think kurt was a way better guitarist because he made his own sound and was breaking new ground with it, it was original. nothing MGK does is original or risky, thats why its just bad playing imo. if you’re gonna copy other peoples whole career then at least be really good at it
@@dylanswrld I can and do agree with you that MGK isn't doing something risky or original as you put it whereas Kurt was.
I like that machine gun kelly is a unique blend of modern punk rock, his not exactly the cure, or NIRVANA, but his himself, and his truthfully confident and brave to be himself socially and creatively
There were many manufactured bands with he same generic punk sound in late 90s early to mid 00s. He probably confided in a producer at some point a received help , nothing wrong with that there is a market for what he does, and he has pushed himself a little. There are some far less talented people who think they are rappers and use a bunch of filters on their vocals, it still sells and there is money in it.
It’s not punk rock it’s pop punk big difference
The best of all time Dragon force ❤️🔥
Honest review my friend. I’m now subbed
THANK YOU FOR THIS PERSPECTIVE!! Love the way you talk about this
As a music fan and fellow guitarist, I totally agree. There's a big difference between playing with passion and being wanky/boring. 🤘
MGK can definitely play, glad to see him make progress and get better over time.
Herman, keep rocking my friend - you and DF are inspiring others to play too!! 🎸 🤘
Take care! 🌝
Mgk can’t play at all he’s a poser
Just watched MGK live in Glasgow, and he’s a lot better, he must be getting good tips from Sophie Lloyd. Really honest review, liked it a lot 🤘🏻
He’s awful he can’t play guitar at all
@@brandonlatus2218 dude you go everywhere were mgk goes
Really love the amount of respect MGK was given by Herman especially with a performance view. He makes honestly amazing points with award show live performance. He should check out the 3 songs him and Travis Barker did live in the abandoned building for MTV music awards. Best point you don't need to be amazing to connect with your audience and be a good performer.
This was a great video Herman. I haven’t seen your videos before; in fact didn’t know you even did reviews… look forward to more. I have subscribed.
I love how humble and respectful your being about it. Everything your saying is so true 👌
MGK was never inherently bad at what he does, it’s his disrespect towards artists and then contradicting it to make it worse. So he basically set himself up for people to double down on him when he tries to explore.
Except he only disrespects when he is disrespected first. eg Eminem and Corey Taylor
I've been listening to metal for about 20 years now. I've seen Dragonforce live in concert. I've see Dream Theater, I've seen Iron Maiden and dozens of other huge metal bands and old school rock bands like AC/DC.
I listened to MGK's album twice in a row when I heard it for the first time. Damn, that shit is catchy as hell. Took me back to my high school days when Blink 182 and stuff were all over the radio. Too many metal fans think their music taste is superior and constantly dissing nu-metal or pop punk or whatever.
Say what you will about him, but I sure as hell appreciate some actual music on the top of the charts that isn't just fat ass girls twerking and talking about their body fluids. The lyrics are memorable and easy to sing along with. The guy sure sounds like an arrogant prick, but I don't listen to music because I care what a musician does when they're off the stage.
I think sometimes people forget about why those scenes got ridiculed in the first place.... i grew up through nu-metal and pop-punk too. i of course listened to the music and will always have a spot for it but, the scene was so cringy man. i remember never wanting to associate myself with the bands or their crowd because of embarrassing it was
He’s aLso a pedo I’ve heard horror stories about him not a nice guy
It was like a bad parody of blink 182 like a bad steel panther parody it was awful he’s garbage pop punk was terrible catchy maybe but cringe af and embarrassing
Absolutely nailed it Herman! There is so much hate for MGK for so many things but if people enjoy his music, enjoy playing his music or want to start learning yhe guitar because of his music, who cares. I've only recently gotten into more technical players, I remember being a teenager and looking up to blink 182 and wanting to learn to play stuff off their albums, they inspired me to pick up a guitar and play! Thanks for your honesty!
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This was a really good video. I like how Herman broke everything down. I like that he wasn't negative and said what he liked and what could have been done better. It's cool to see someone at Herman's level being humble. I liked the tips he gave for performing live. Great video.
His performances at awards shows are live, even his concerts are live. If you know his music you can tell when he messes up and he did a couple times during the one I recently went to. He just went with it and kept going.
which hilariously is so hard. I have tried to learn that habit for over 10 years on guitar and I STILL stop every fucking TIME
He’s a poser he has no talent
Of course. You NEVER want to stop playing during a live show, find the beat, and keep playing. Mess ups happen, happened to me a few times ( You know you've messed up when your lead singer gives you that look lol). Same goes for those trying to learn to sing and play guitar at the same time, just have to remember to keep your strumming hand moving.
not a fan but he sounds good. if you have passion you don't have to be amazing to be so
Saw mgk in concert on the 4th. Fuck yeah he can play, and it was mind blowing at that. For anyone who would say ‘maybe he was miming with a track’ he did an incredible solo and all the frets and strings were correct, so even if he was miming, he can play. He’s incredible and I don’t know why so many people can’t believe it or think he’s faking.
He’s a poser try hard he can’t play or sing
it‘s just because his music is so lame. And only Americans actually like MGK wich is kinda funny to see from outside.
@@blackwolf4653 it’s also hilarious that I’m not American. And every uk show was completely sold out in giant arenas
@@anarchyasher you mean MGK plays in Arenas with 10‘000people in the UK.? If so the islandnis truly lost lmao.
@@blackwolf4653 yep that’s what I mean
UR a RIGHTEOUS dude, "DRAGON FORCE!" Keep on ROCKIN'... and may the "DRAGON" a I ways be with you
I love the wisdom that you’re dropping man. I’m subscribing forsure 👍