Steph Carpenter - live at The NAMM Show 2020 - Fishman Fluence

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  • Stephen Carpenter of the Deftones performs live in the Fishman booth at the 2020 NAMM show demonstrating his signature Fishman Fluence pickups.
    You can see more about Stephen Carpenter's signature Fishman Fluence pickups here:
    www.fishman.co...
    You can see more of Stephen Carpenter and his band the Deftones here on their TH-cam channel:
    / @deftones

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  • @DrumRoody
    @DrumRoody 4 ปีที่แล้ว +608

    I'm here to see how high Stephen is

    • @judsonsnell
      @judsonsnell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Is he there? Yes? Then he's high as fuck. That's gotta be weird to stand there and karaoke your album on guitar at a trade show....

    • @guitaristssuck8979
      @guitaristssuck8979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      No, he wasn't

    • @bdamotta
      @bdamotta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@judsonsnell Funny enough, most of the guys you see at NAMM are just doing guitar gymnastics and sweeping arpeggios left and right. I enjoyed that he just played through a couple of his tunes.

    • @MrJackal43
      @MrJackal43 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Guitarists Suck You obviously know fuck all about the Def Tones or the Carpenters... fn dolt.

    • @dragulaWC
      @dragulaWC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@bdamotta Stephen and Greg Kubacki (Carbomb) were the two guys I looked forward to the most. I've always respected that Stephen clearly knows how to express himself thru guitar/songwriting more than many virtuosic players I've been around myself. Greg falls on the opposite end of the spectrum as far as actual technique/intensity goes, but describes his process and skill level largely the same. Absolute breath of fresh air these days.

  • @MissionMike
    @MissionMike 4 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    Steph’s music is unbelievable because it comes from a place of passion. His genius is not in his technical abilities, it’s in his passion and emotional ones

    • @davidshaylor2449
      @davidshaylor2449 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Absolutely. His melodic talent in great

    • @Sirriffsalot
      @Sirriffsalot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Simple and effective, the band as a whole is a good fit for each other

    • @dustinskaggs2724
      @dustinskaggs2724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And it comes through and SHINES in deftones.

  • @Greatlakeskyle.
    @Greatlakeskyle. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Steph aging well. Always gave me confidence seeing such a cool player that admits he doesn’t get everything in the specs department or technical department.

    • @fromaggio7654
      @fromaggio7654 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He is the ultimate dudebro, I love him

  • @AmberVivicide
    @AmberVivicide 4 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Deftones will forever be my favorite band. Very few bands write songs with such passion. 💜

  • @georgefIoydoverdosedLOL
    @georgefIoydoverdosedLOL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Steph is the best dude. Always high as fuck and writes insane riffs. He's the shit.

  • @chasemitchell3769
    @chasemitchell3769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    Give it up for no stupid soloing, and also for Stephen having his own thing. Love it

    • @deniz1205
      @deniz1205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not a fan of solo?

    • @fromaggio7654
      @fromaggio7654 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah, I too hate guitar solos

    • @samattckwrkx3674
      @samattckwrkx3674 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Been loving it for 29 years!

    • @state.of.no.return
      @state.of.no.return 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Lead parts that makes sense are welcome. But the over used boring solos and shreds.. are just boring.. love Stephs style. Cos its built upon feelings.. not the typical shredder that just wants to show off technique.. high technique will never mean good music.. Steph is a talented song writer.. he's music certaily goes beyond !

    • @brooklynborn
      @brooklynborn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Solos are the best, you old farts.

  • @ATreeForFive
    @ATreeForFive 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Stephen is a beast and a riffmaster. He has such an elegant approach to songwritting

    • @davinalopez-oz1ez
      @davinalopez-oz1ez 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ahahahahahahahahahahah 4 year old joke

  • @harryshill5050
    @harryshill5050 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Guitars aside, can we all agree that the snare in swerve city sounds amazing

    • @Medddler
      @Medddler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That whole album. The drums are so crisp!

  • @jephmacen6995
    @jephmacen6995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Fishman exec: I think we nailed it huh
    Steph: Yea we nailed what i was looking for at the time
    Fishman exec: *pees his pants a little*

  • @haethem3788
    @haethem3788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Such a groovy guitarist. Love his ethereal guitar style

  • @robdobble6672
    @robdobble6672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Some guy in the front row is literally taking pictures with a Nintendo DS

    • @bradylasserre9320
      @bradylasserre9320 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      What a legend

    • @lilithjade4363
      @lilithjade4363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      REALLY LMAO time stamp? i cant see

    • @ooferrell
      @ooferrell 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol Stephen's pink guitar is the same color ad my DS

    • @Mmmleftovers
      @Mmmleftovers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hipster swag bro!

    • @streamerby_theway3985
      @streamerby_theway3985 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s where we grew up listening to him punk son of a bitch!!!!!

  • @brandonpratt9353
    @brandonpratt9353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You know what’s awesome about Stephen & Deftones!? He proves you don’t have to be a crazy flashy Shred guitar player to write awesome iconic songs, riffs etc with your own unique feel & vibe! You CAN be flashy & Shreddy but it doesn’t mean you HAVE to be! You can Create something tasteful and unique which ever way you choose to go!

  • @Colin.W
    @Colin.W 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Steph always makes me want a 7 or 8 string. His collection is gorgeous.

  • @brunobplima
    @brunobplima 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    He is the coolest musician ever.

  • @ted__ryan
    @ted__ryan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Fucking Legend. Can't wait for the new album!

  • @drawolcyelsew
    @drawolcyelsew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I saw Greg from Car Bomb in the crowd! That dude needs some fishmans

    • @fromaggio7654
      @fromaggio7654 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Laser fish

    • @HMonk-hd1zr
      @HMonk-hd1zr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Carbomb is an awesome band!

    • @gokhan9395
      @gokhan9395 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙃🙃🙃🙃

    • @MAV2105
      @MAV2105 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, man! Cool to see him banging head to Deftones)

  • @brandonproctor3639
    @brandonproctor3639 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Love his ESP he’s playing

    • @Iheartdgd
      @Iheartdgd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great looking guitar... still can’t get around a Floyd on an 8 string though xD but that’s what the tech is for! Lol

  • @alvaroescandela4495
    @alvaroescandela4495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of my favorite guitarist ever, not for his technique, which i think is good tho, but for what makes me feel with his music.
    A legend.

  • @brandonpratt9353
    @brandonpratt9353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Two of my favorite guitar players right there! Stephen from Deftones & Ken from Unearth! :)

  • @Reign_In_Blood_963
    @Reign_In_Blood_963 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the best Deftones albums.... Stephen's melodies...Chino's vocals were on point... the bass groves... drumming not overplayed... I forgot how much I love that song.

  • @DweebpopInc
    @DweebpopInc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Kinda wish the mix on stephs guitar was a lot louder. Could barely hear it over the songs. Still rad to see steph at an event like this tho.

  • @vidmohit4684
    @vidmohit4684 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm more into technical music these days but Steph will always be an influence for me with his simple yet heavy melodic style. Awesome to see him at namm even though he isn't a "shredder".. he doesn't need to be :)

  • @michaelenochs4033
    @michaelenochs4033 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Steph is my hero. I can't tell you how many days I've spent researching his setup for guitar, like in depth reviews and research. I hope I could meet him some day and pick his brain.

  • @MrNickRowe
    @MrNickRowe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love Stef so down to earth! Would love a mk2 set as he stated... Love the mk1 though. He is the reason I play 8 string and now 9

  • @newmanley7575
    @newmanley7575 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steff..it's jerica from sac..Scott n Tina..d street ...you look great Brother..so proud of you !!

  • @seanbessette6517
    @seanbessette6517 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Greg Kubacki out here thinking he can get away with blending into the crowd. We see you dude 😂

    • @rowanb4395
      @rowanb4395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahah yeah

    • @SoomDood
      @SoomDood 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, came to the comments looking for this one.

  • @adolforamirez4182
    @adolforamirez4182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He's got a such unique vibrato.

  • @TheJTvenom
    @TheJTvenom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I play over complicated shit all the time and that doesn't work with a band that can't keep up. This guy has his shit together musically and doesn't need to get any better. I enjoyed this just as much as the shredders if not more

  • @DG-po3gi
    @DG-po3gi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    What a great hiatus from the modern shred fest that takes place at events like these

  • @sethtompkins6862
    @sethtompkins6862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do any of you realize that KEN SUSI from UNEARTH is the Fishman spokesman. It's very cool to see him in this light. Hes a great guitar player. Hes always hustled hard for his band. I am glad to see him succeed outside of unearth!! Fluence pickups fucking rule.

  • @Metal_Mohan
    @Metal_Mohan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Stef is a legend

  • @an.august.sunflower
    @an.august.sunflower 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    this is pretty much the guy that inspired me to start playing guitar 😂 deftones is so based and stephen is a chill beast. love it.

  • @IceKoldKilla
    @IceKoldKilla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just watched the one recorded from the front. Thanks to this video, I now know what that dude looks like behind his phone. It's the dude to the far left at the front, behind mohawk dude. He's obviously holding a phone.

  • @BoyAditya
    @BoyAditya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Stephen C: "I have zero six string in myne..*high AF* .."
    ESP: here new 6 strings Stephen carpenter's signature in sonic blue for 2020"

    • @IceKoldKilla
      @IceKoldKilla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, never understood this. I mean, I do but it's stupid.

    • @danmontga
      @danmontga 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    • @musicsucks6969
      @musicsucks6969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      His first signature model was a six string. They brought it back for the 20th anniversary of Stef being with ESP. So even though he doesn't use them anymore, if you want the sound of the first 3 deftones records. You get the 6 string

    • @gregheckert1396
      @gregheckert1396 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Notice he doesn't like to travel far from home? He gets paranoid about it.

    • @gregheckert1396
      @gregheckert1396 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because he is a stoner! It's ok man, you can come out of your shell!!!! lol

  • @resnersix
    @resnersix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Stephtones

  • @XMetalChefX
    @XMetalChefX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really like how steph and a few others are keeping the simplicity. I dont shred at all hardly anymore. Just find a groove and track it and refine. Good riffs pull shirts up!

  • @Iheartdgd
    @Iheartdgd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    3:08 DAMN! He went there! NO 6 strings 😳

  • @yosoycarlosphotography9025
    @yosoycarlosphotography9025 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stephen playing is simple, smart and rich on dynamic range. Music is not about amount, is about quality.

  • @skylayne68
    @skylayne68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is Amazing, True talent. Like his mellow vibe

  • @CheckOutThatGrooveYo
    @CheckOutThatGrooveYo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    12:14 That dude just vigorously chewing his gum xd. Great show, loved it, Deftones forever \m/

    • @ooferrell
      @ooferrell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats greg fron car bomb! There band is sick and he does a hell of a performance ar the fortin amp booth at namm look it up.

  • @ChrisBrokamp
    @ChrisBrokamp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wait, so this is an ad for their pickups and there are ads in the video. What an age.

  • @MrErikchaugen
    @MrErikchaugen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greg from Car Bomb in the audience!!

  • @janoxstorm5887
    @janoxstorm5887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gordo te amo! Gracias por tanta musica eh inspiracion🤗💓😎🤘Steph forever🤘

  • @captainhowdy3104
    @captainhowdy3104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always loved his tone, never oversaturated , such a clear drive if there's such a thing. I think he's a mesa boogie guy, his tone comes from amp and drive he uses. I think so...now I wanna look it up lol.

  • @MrDEATHCUBEK
    @MrDEATHCUBEK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Where’s Deftones new album at?!!! Dying fr

    • @samcardenas1991
      @samcardenas1991 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Supposed to come out around April brobro I'm dying waiting too! The TH-cam channel DeftonesLive posts updates sometimes

    • @monarca_rdz4056
      @monarca_rdz4056 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sam Cardenas They said second half of 2020 and I’m just dying idk what to believe I JUST WANT TO HEAR A SINGLE AT LEAST 😩😩

    • @enriquepastor3626
      @enriquepastor3626 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Every day is another day less to wait boys!!

  • @davidshaylor2449
    @davidshaylor2449 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is so incredible

  • @SkeeterMcBeater
    @SkeeterMcBeater 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best guitarist for a beast of a vocalist like Chino.

  • @nowhereman8511
    @nowhereman8511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its so funny watching these types of videos expecting slurs of arpeggios, scales and finger crawling solos then here goes stephen doing simple guitar chords holding it for couple of seconds. Its like a reminiscence of the first time you learned what chords are but yet hes rocking hard. So its all about the passion guys

  • @JTakasa
    @JTakasa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ✊ Respect for the passionate riffing and holding down the rhythm section!

  • @JamminWithJer
    @JamminWithJer ปีที่แล้ว

    Steph stays with the rolly on haha. Guy is a walking juxtaposition in a good way.
    I was half expecting a fan at his feet to turn on when he started playing lmao

  • @Iheartdgd
    @Iheartdgd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had no idea Stephen was the first extended range artist to sign with Fishman? I would’ve assume it was Tosin.

  • @jorgehuaman5825
    @jorgehuaman5825 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steph will always be a great influence for me, thats why I named my son Estefano ;D

  • @woogiejones
    @woogiejones 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    @9:50 bottom left guy recording.... the total "look like im recording but I'm not" hes gonna love that pocket footage... lol

  • @benfowler2127
    @benfowler2127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a set of the 6 string pickups they made for him. They’re not in a guitar yet, but I know they made them at least for a little while.

  • @ashleyjackson8538
    @ashleyjackson8538 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this music , I think it’s going to love forever !!

  • @NoSubjection1
    @NoSubjection1 ปีที่แล้ว

    9:26 Greg Kubacki headbanging to Swerve City made my day.

  • @DaveThomson
    @DaveThomson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have the original ESP SRC Signature series see thru green 6 string

    • @surreygravity
      @surreygravity 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a sweet guitar.

    • @StayFreshMyFriends
      @StayFreshMyFriends 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ive got 3 lol

    • @ryanschuckel3419
      @ryanschuckel3419 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My dream guitars forever.MIJ esp block letter see thru green 6 and 7.

    • @christmeister
      @christmeister 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dream of having either the white SRC or the black one with the binding

    • @DaveThomson
      @DaveThomson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christmeister sad I dont have my black one anymore

  • @riddlegunnermanuel6503
    @riddlegunnermanuel6503 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been a fan since 95

  • @deathbrodigital
    @deathbrodigital ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🐐

  • @stolenhal0
    @stolenhal0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shit man, I was there and didn't even know Stef was gonna be there. And the friend I shared the hotel with got in on an ESP endorsement and has his guitars built by the same luthier.

  • @johnme4443
    @johnme4443 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God ! i bet he's miserable without his fans. love Steph!!

  • @bayouboattrash
    @bayouboattrash 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If they would bring back the 6 string set that would be great!

  • @Apex_grind562
    @Apex_grind562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought this was a plug , but Carpenter doesnt give a fuck. Alot of people here are dogging on his sobriety. Who cares? We all have our shit. And fuck theory , this dude is expressing his own style. That's his philosophy. And if you think you are better....cool, make platinum! Sell out a show!Rock a crowd! But dont talk shit til the masses know your name. We know this guitarist's name. RESPECT. Stay high on life!

    • @indie3818
      @indie3818 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right?? The dude is such a goddamnn innovator and has written the best riffs of the 21st century imo

  • @FuzzImp
    @FuzzImp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best deftones song to demo

  • @johnnyblue9120
    @johnnyblue9120 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it. Both the video and the tone. I'm looking into your pickups for sure 😁

  • @OzzKrunch
    @OzzKrunch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    2:57 some is gonna get fire.

  • @heavymetalbrotato
    @heavymetalbrotato 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gotta love Swerve City.

  • @kristianrichardson576
    @kristianrichardson576 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steph is a chill dude

  • @Robher85
    @Robher85 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was that Greg Kubacki at 9:25? Looks like the Guitar player for the band CAR BOMB.

  • @victorvasquez744
    @victorvasquez744 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice he played my 2 favorite songs by them

  • @checkm8852
    @checkm8852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's the most impressive guitar playing I've ever heard and seen!

  • @ChrisCram
    @ChrisCram 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that he’s playing thru a Revv

    • @bayouboattrash
      @bayouboattrash 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah no shit! That's cool! I couldn't tell at first so I screen shotted and zoomed in lol. I wonder what model.

  • @mudzera
    @mudzera 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    stephen = simplicity

  • @francisbarbotin
    @francisbarbotin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a unique style, cheers Steph Tone

  • @LesPauloCaster
    @LesPauloCaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Deftones and everything, brings back awesome high schools memories....but I have to say this, 9 strings to play single fretted notes? Gosh, guitar has really evolved in 15-20 years

    • @dylonsky4347
      @dylonsky4347 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      As he says in the video, hes not a shredder.

  • @vigaren
    @vigaren 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    stephen is an awesome musician

  • @rooty83
    @rooty83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Swerve City

  • @Jjernsberger
    @Jjernsberger 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this man.

  • @richardmiller8457
    @richardmiller8457 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How about a set for the 6 string? Fluff has a set and I’d love to put a set in my SC-20. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @CFChristian
      @CFChristian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zzzsounds sells them through Reverb.

  • @lowtonecapone
    @lowtonecapone 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just seen a video of “Stevie Wonder” at this same convention!? Crazy to know two of my favorite musicians (Heroes) were there! #Stephdogg

  • @eightfifty2309
    @eightfifty2309 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    4:23-4:33 would be funny if some of those in the crowd are like "hes not talking about our pickups is he?"

  • @musicsucks6969
    @musicsucks6969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Let this guy remake his signature set.

    • @michaelinglis567
      @michaelinglis567 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! They could have done so much better!

    • @MrErikchaugen
      @MrErikchaugen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This actually is the presentasion of his signature set!!

  • @bobbyosborne2375
    @bobbyosborne2375 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good ol' Steph Carpenter. The guitar players bass player.

  • @loungefly92
    @loungefly92 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, some of Chino's best lyrics in "What Happened To You."

  • @metalphobos3632
    @metalphobos3632 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    God damn, I love that song...

  • @joswayyyTTU
    @joswayyyTTU 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steph got them pearly whites!

  • @jAMIemADR0x1
    @jAMIemADR0x1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When John Wick decides to play guitar
    ;D
    Nah just kidding

    • @thegoodguy44
      @thegoodguy44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Looks nothing like the keanu reeves character. Smh.

  • @TheIvmanProject
    @TheIvmanProject 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good to see Greg from Carbomb rocking out

  • @renzo.lamaquina
    @renzo.lamaquina 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Buenos arreglos, me inspira

  • @stillnessinmovement
    @stillnessinmovement 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    fluence are great pickups, I played some recently. I still like my alumatones a little better, though. lighter. no battery. both are very clear, high output, high signal/noise ration.

  • @AlejandoGonzo
    @AlejandoGonzo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ken Susi is looking good!!

  • @rao1087
    @rao1087 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greg from Car Bomb also is there!

  • @osirisxtv
    @osirisxtv 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    STEFTONE!

  • @tweezy6201
    @tweezy6201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Stephen should've asked dude to sing Chino's parts since they look alike. 🤣

  • @patrouthier8064
    @patrouthier8064 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ken, the new corporate seller ! Wow!
    Looked a bit less professionnal the last Unearth show I went to but was way more entertaining !

  • @marco327
    @marco327 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really dig the pink Horizon.

  • @bstoybox
    @bstoybox 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty sure I seen Greg from Car Bomb in the audience head banging!!!

  • @jorgeandrade1898
    @jorgeandrade1898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It would be nice if he just play some riffs without the backing track so you can hear what the pickups sound like!

  • @carlossalazar3177
    @carlossalazar3177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Can’t hear the live tone! So what’s the point??

  • @blatantcan
    @blatantcan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Strum 2 stacked power chords for a whole song and everyone is like "he's not technical he's passionate"
    If he had passion he would riff harder. I'm good on "lazy passion."
    Passion doesn't come from playing slower. Passion and feeling comes from the way the notes and intervals build tension and resolve tension. You can build and resolve tension while "shredding"
    I hear passion in technical shreds, because I hear the tension build and resolve.

    • @b.p.5129
      @b.p.5129 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stephen very much builds and resolves tension in ways that are powerful and interesting and he doesn’t have to do too much to do that. Which is why he’s a great and influential player to many, myself included.
      Of course having more chops is just having more tools in your arsenal to do such a thing, but people’s point isn’t to downplay shredding but to say that it’s just a tool and not necessary or a goalpost you have to reach to make great and enjoyable music.