Improvisation over an 80's Ballad BT - NO SHREDDING!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2013
  • It was a request from someone on my last video to do an improvisation with no shredding, so here it is. Make of it what you will :-)
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  • @Geraet
    @Geraet 7 ปีที่แล้ว +351

    you know you're a badass when you have to put "no shredding" in the title

  • @TheMichaelseymour
    @TheMichaelseymour 7 ปีที่แล้ว +448

    No shredding ? That is me at my shredding speed .

    • @richardfloyd4029
      @richardfloyd4029 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This isn't even close to shred speed. Look up Michael Angel Batio and Yngwie Malmsteen, now that is shredding

    • @Hamppzah
      @Hamppzah 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      oh my lord, Brian.. please, tell me you're kidding

    • @masterofsloths
      @masterofsloths 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      It's a joke, charles.

    • @dawnoftheshred7757
      @dawnoftheshred7757 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Charles O'Kenneth MAB is probly the most emotionless guitarist on the planet. Rick destroys him and yngwie

    • @TheMichaelseymour
      @TheMichaelseymour 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Charles O'Kenneth i hear he is a master - this michael batio -
      Master Batio in fact.

  • @TruthSurge
    @TruthSurge 8 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I love how that neck pickup sounds. It's so bright and present.

    • @phutureproof
      @phutureproof 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hey for once I see one of your comments and you aren't chatting shit!

    • @alessandro9740
      @alessandro9740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@phutureproof lol true

    • @nickpenacl_
      @nickpenacl_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not much bright as the bridge neck , but still much more warm and clear sound than neck for sure

    • @ukcats82
      @ukcats82 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the over 1k Ibanez guitars for ya, love em

    • @iamacharliest
      @iamacharliest 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ukcats82This is a premium model Ibanez so it wouldn't have been over 1k at the time. Also the pickups are swapped out with Bare knuckle Juggernauts I'm pretty sure which are what sound great.

  • @coopercarter
    @coopercarter 10 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Incredibly tasty run at 2:28, Rick. Hell yeah.

    • @xJaGG3d
      @xJaGG3d 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      the entire video was a tasty run lol

  • @nikkindrid3634
    @nikkindrid3634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It's now 2022, and this is an eternal type of playing that will be a demonstration of perfect ability for all time.

    • @EnigmaticAnamoly
      @EnigmaticAnamoly หลายเดือนก่อน

      2024 - I can confirm your comment still checks out 🤘

  • @SamBellGuitar
    @SamBellGuitar 9 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Tone dude. Amazing stuff.

  • @mchangkiri
    @mchangkiri 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    The backing track is "Faithful Spirits" by Luay Rifai.

  • @whoshotya117
    @whoshotya117 8 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    One huge bad thing.
    I can't get enough of it.

  • @kgotsotshwana8631
    @kgotsotshwana8631 วันที่ผ่านมา

    11 years ago but still making it my absolute favourite highlighting the chord changes ❤❤❤

  • @greekfreak1980
    @greekfreak1980 9 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Amazing stuff,has that 80's M.Schenker/Gary Moore/Jan Cyrka vibe.

  • @khaledalbouzan4871
    @khaledalbouzan4871 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    great man you make me cry....

  • @jamespaps4257
    @jamespaps4257 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Theres so many influences going on here at once all coming out i love it, from blues, harmonic minor/neo-classical, flamenco, jazz, simply awesome.

  • @60ndown
    @60ndown 9 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    i think you snuck a little shredding in there :)

  • @davi6006
    @davi6006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This tone gives me goosebumps

  • @felipeaam
    @felipeaam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2019 arrived and i still see this video every single day... and it still send chills down the spine

  • @MarkvGorsel93
    @MarkvGorsel93 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    doenst matter if you shref or dont shred! the way you pick the notes is so beautiful! just feels like it cuts right through my soul. keep playing Rick!

  • @stevesolo16
    @stevesolo16 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loven it! Everything is so clean,..and it tells a story the more you get into it. I'll have it down by tonight. Thanks for posting.

  • @dianas-space
    @dianas-space 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    amazing technique and feel, I am in awe!

  • @ramiromelendreras4567
    @ramiromelendreras4567 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is the most beautiful improvisation i,ve ever heard. Incredible, thank you for your music Rick

  • @hugoflores8365
    @hugoflores8365 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This took me back to the time I was a kid and enjoy listening to this amazing music on a rainy night thinking.... how on earth can he play the guitar like that.....thank you Maestro.

  • @txampi
    @txampi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    you´re one the best guitarist i´ve seen in my life!! virtuoso technique and virtuoso musicallity! congrats man!

  • @keinhabibaufhawaii
    @keinhabibaufhawaii 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man this is so awesome and quite a showcase how much tone is actually comin' from the picking hand... people tend to underestimate that too often! sounds so "easy" but it is truly one of a kind.

  • @rubentumbelaka4042
    @rubentumbelaka4042 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    after watching tons of guitars video in youtube, I must surely and regularly get back to this one. A really masterpiece

  • @jonbones-
    @jonbones- ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding talented guitar player... First heard this amazing composition years ago and always listen to it while running the streets... So just wanted to say thank you.
    And Thank you to TH-cam because without them none of us would have ever been introduced to such amazing talented people around the world 👊🏾

  • @ralphz619
    @ralphz619 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's 2022 and still stuck with your beautiful solo. The first time I heard this beautiful piece was way back in 2013.

  • @bguitar95
    @bguitar95 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this! You should do more of this! It's so raw and intense

  • @SamHortonMusic
    @SamHortonMusic 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Perfect! This is the type of lead guitar I love, so much feel!

  • @svtcobra666
    @svtcobra666 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man....Rick Graham is one of my go-to guys on TH-cam when I'm just looking for music to listen to....fantastic work!

  • @JakobStrand
    @JakobStrand 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reminds me of that one song with Satriani...beautiful play Rick!

  • @DemiurgePhoenix
    @DemiurgePhoenix 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    AMAZING.
    I never know where to start to unlock improvisation...seem so easy when I hear you!

  • @immortalsoloist
    @immortalsoloist 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a phenomenal guitar player Rick. Whatever you play sounds great.
    Remain blessed.

  • @axefxiii8591
    @axefxiii8591 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rick Graham you are truly and inspiration and an artist. I often get down on myself for not being able to sweep 128 note long 16th note rising and falling arpeggios at 4k bpm, but you reminded me you dont have to be able to play the fastest runs to play the most beautiful soul touching music. Thank you my friend.......

  • @theanimator1029
    @theanimator1029 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful guitar. Beautiful solo.

  • @msteele0
    @msteele0 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Rick, I love all your playing, but this was just awesome! More of this please!!!

  • @kirkdoede2857
    @kirkdoede2857 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are truly gifted Rick.

  • @bassmanjordan1139
    @bassmanjordan1139 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Blows my mind every time

  • @uncleandyguitarherbst1157
    @uncleandyguitarherbst1157 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A great listening experience this morning. I love it. Rock on to the last note!

  • @Satchin73
    @Satchin73 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, I l love this track awesome feeling!!!!! Simply great,great and GREAT, MAN!! I'm a big fan of Rick Graham.

  • @tetraederzufrequenz8428
    @tetraederzufrequenz8428 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    IT was fantastic. Very emotional and expression it feels like when the Sun go out in the morning...
    Wow.
    Thank You.

  • @xionilee3442
    @xionilee3442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can feel Rick holding back as much as he could.. But yet still produces great tone grea tune great playing.. That's how great he is..

  • @TheGuitarshredder515
    @TheGuitarshredder515 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    masterful playing

  • @794Ronaldo
    @794Ronaldo 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing tone and feeling! Great Job!

  • @shaurya-dobhal
    @shaurya-dobhal 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    master rick with the master tone and feel

  • @pedromartins6904
    @pedromartins6904 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rick I really miss these times when you used to improvise over any backing track, with or without shred... This is just amazing!

  • @GeroLubovnik
    @GeroLubovnik 10 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Sometimes we fail to realize the slow stuff is tougher musically than the bombastic shredding as it takes REAL musicality as well as technique and an incredible amount of control. Love it.

    • @korybant8409
      @korybant8409 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Nope, musical shredding is far more difficult. Bach is full on shred, fam.

    • @lueysixty-six7300
      @lueysixty-six7300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What people in comments call slow...almost dismissively, is kinda sad. I'd like to see how fast and well they play. This solo wasn't about any single thing (speed, "emotional" playing, slow bends, playing through the chord changes etc), but rather, it made good use of these specialities to deliver the "right" solo, or the solo the song demanded.

    • @japhetanciado7999
      @japhetanciado7999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yup. shredding is boring after a few minutes.. soulful soloing will never be dull

    • @shahingozalov7910
      @shahingozalov7910 ปีที่แล้ว

      ⅞oh9

  • @freddylopez7536
    @freddylopez7536 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So tasteful as usual. Great tone once again. Thank you.

  • @Niander69
    @Niander69 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great phrasing, so fluid! Keep on rockin' dude!

  • @camblokland
    @camblokland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is stunning! ❤️

  • @julifer9211
    @julifer9211 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahhh yeah baby!!!
    Guitar settings and good playing awesome tone.

  • @kristiangrundstrom
    @kristiangrundstrom 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds good Rick!
    Always enjoy your videos and the effort you put into making them. Cheers

  • @fedestefaninski
    @fedestefaninski 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beatiful playing my friend. All the feeling putting on it. Congratulations, geetings from ARgentina

  • @irishRocker1
    @irishRocker1 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is prob my favourite of your improv vids! so awesome!

  • @LovePump76
    @LovePump76 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done!

  • @sen4zen673
    @sen4zen673 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Stuff Rick !!

  • @Tnageoff
    @Tnageoff 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, simply awesome.

  • @bryansphere6359
    @bryansphere6359 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous!

  • @arikandro
    @arikandro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite tracks by you. the *feel*!

  • @erikceman5354
    @erikceman5354 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic Rick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @scumpumpkin2845
    @scumpumpkin2845 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    nicely done Rick👍

  • @odinplays6143
    @odinplays6143 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    For the last year now i have just been returning to my "liked videos" tab on youtube to find this video again. You phrasing in this video is just amazing. Some more of these "no shredding" videos would be nice ;)

  • @StefanDLazarov
    @StefanDLazarov 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!!! Currently i am studying your approach to scales ( lick library CD) hopefully one day i will be able to run the freatboard like u!

  • @andreamaccieri9943
    @andreamaccieri9943 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sound amazing man

  • @TurkiyeCumhurbaskani
    @TurkiyeCumhurbaskani 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love ballads, awesome job Rick

  • @GeoNjules
    @GeoNjules 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice. I could listen to this stuff all day long.

  • @MichaelGrecoGuitar
    @MichaelGrecoGuitar 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful and soulful

  • @megnadh
    @megnadh 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    shredding, no shredding you always rock !!! such fluid playing !!

  • @remingtonsguitartheory143
    @remingtonsguitartheory143 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    good stuff as always! what's most impressive is fast it never ends up sounding cheesy. good job brother. You are exceptional.

  • @MrShaktirock
    @MrShaktirock 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know how to describe how good this music is! I just love it

  • @TheSubconsciousness
    @TheSubconsciousness 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    love it! Sounds so natural and improvised. Even visible at 1:43.

  • @andyh4992
    @andyh4992 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely beautiful!!! 👌🏼

  • @grios62gr
    @grios62gr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great shredding... Rick always seem to amaze me with such great Sentimental melodies guitar... Great teacher😎🤘🤘🤘

  • @MarkvGorsel93
    @MarkvGorsel93 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is amazing! i really love this!

  • @chromaticking
    @chromaticking 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool improvisation.rock on rick

  • @alexwr
    @alexwr 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so great! A really different side to your playing that I haven't seen over the last few videos :) A great musician and player!

  • @00Uglyduckling00
    @00Uglyduckling00 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are a true artist...

  • @TheRollorokka
    @TheRollorokka 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice, wow!

  • @marlino321
    @marlino321 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!!!!

  • @aleksandernefedov8653
    @aleksandernefedov8653 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well played Mr. Rick!

  • @ianpearce7121
    @ianpearce7121 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant , love it

  • @KD-nb3mp
    @KD-nb3mp ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible!

  • @ezegnr85
    @ezegnr85 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    100% feeling! Congratulations!

  • @tomsfruitstand6821
    @tomsfruitstand6821 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love guitars with a natural finish. Sounds awesome too.

  • @Daviallon
    @Daviallon 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really love your tone !

  • @ChristophMayer
    @ChristophMayer 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your style man.... Great!!!

  • @lorenvburrell
    @lorenvburrell 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    So incredibly good.

  • @jackpiki
    @jackpiki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    it's the fifth time I listen to this today, I can't get enough of it please send help

  • @thegreatskygig
    @thegreatskygig 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That tone!!!! Damn

  • @ronandelana
    @ronandelana 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    my favorite so far!

  • @khund03
    @khund03 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn... you make it look so effortless...... Lovely Playing Sir

  • @MsPaulieboy
    @MsPaulieboy 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    man I love your bends.....

  • @Timotheedle
    @Timotheedle 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    inspiring and inspired as always

  • @saptamutuutama4641
    @saptamutuutama4641 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @thiagobant
    @thiagobant 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful!

  • @Manu_RAS
    @Manu_RAS 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderfull Music, awesome technic

  • @klauswhitedreamer
    @klauswhitedreamer 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    simply beautiful and really touching!... subscribed , all my respect to you !...

  • @dwightcarpio4409
    @dwightcarpio4409 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rick amazing tone buddy

  • @CoryYZ250F
    @CoryYZ250F 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome playing as allways Rick! I love your videos. You're easily my favorite guitarist! :D cheers mate keeps the vids coming

  • @youssefomrane3713
    @youssefomrane3713 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a great tone

  • @bruno__bcb
    @bruno__bcb 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!

  • @Mattieval
    @Mattieval 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was hoping for a video like this.