He actually learned the guitar parts that were written by Todd Huth, Primus' first guitarist (who has a TH-cam channel btw), then he put his own spin on it and took it sideways from there on later albums.
I just want to sincerely thank everyone involved in making this video. I've always wanted to hear Ler play these riffs and talk some stuff. I love both his playing and his attitude.
Its even cooler when you realize Ler is technically one of the inventors of *Death Metal* Guitar work. _(Possessed's "Seven Churches")_ Rock on Ler 🤘 break a leg with that Rush stuff and you boys stay safe!😁
Mike Torrao (Possessed's other original guitarist who's on all of their 80's records) is also a great player - too bad he gave up music after the band broke up.
This guy is so much like Alex Lifeson of Rush: Humble, underrated, inventive, and such a big part of filling the empty space between two beautifully obnoxious rhythmic players. I love how his style sounds so broken but it fits perfectly in the Primus pocket.
Really wasn't expecting him to play a Possessed song. For a long time, he seemed to keep his involvement with them kinda quiet for some reason. Really cool to see him play this. Seven Churches is such an important record.
Talking about his flatted 5ths, use of diminished, and his signature tritone licks was everything to me! Thank you Gibson for making this happen. Ler is amazing.
..this was worth every minute just to see him play the South Park Riff! Killer Green Flying V. Definitely one of the most entertaining Riff Lord Episodes yet...why can't all Guitar lessons be this great. Larry's creative and unconventional approach to guitar goes to show you that there is no limits to what you can do. Go Gibson and Go for it!
When Frizzle Fry came out my friends and I lost our minds. We got to see Primus for the first time at the Columbus Newport, opening for fishbone. What a show, what an era in music. My bass player Josh(RIP), instantly got deeply into Claypool, which meant I needed to adopt the same vibe. Ler was a huge inspiration on my playing in the early 90s in my band. And influenced a lot of the original music I wrote with Josh.
Great story thanks for sharing I lived in the Bay Area from 91 to 95 I saw primus open for the mighty Rush Great show. Primus played Kashmir, les was on the bowed, upright! Rush (roll the bones tour) was unbelievable as usual
What the F@#$. Larry is a madman! His playing is pure unhinged insanity, somehow both wildly atonal and beautifully melodic. I'd love to see the guitar through his mind for a day. This video is incredible!! I never, ever thought I'd see the day where I might actually understand what's going on in The Heckler.
I’ve always wanted a guitar lesson from Ler LaLonde and now my dream has been answered. Never before have I laughed so much during a guitar lesson, I love his unique style, humour and humility. What makes this even better is that recently I’ve been stuck in a rut with my playing and this video has helped me on a path to get out of said ‘rut’.
Ler is definitely one of the most innovative guitarists out there in my opinion, man, not only does he have to play a part that goes along with the wild shit that Les Claypool is doing but they all compliment the song so well
This is one of, if not the best, guitar instructional videos to textured playing I have ever seen. Larry demonstrates his style superbly, and with modesty, candor, good humor and superb clarity. I feel like I'm sitting there with him. Hats off, man.
This is just a treasure...We never got enough convo with Ler. It's great to see his personality and great sense of humor! Very amusing soul--creative player
Spent so much time slowing down Ler’s riffs and solos and learning them, this is incredible to have it directly from the man himself. And he’s hilarious.
I've always admired Ler's playing and considered it so unique and off kilter right along with Les' bass. I love getting to hear him talk about his playing and get glimpse of who he is. His style has always been a bit mysterious to me and this feels a bit like pulling the curtains back to reveal the wizard. I'm conflicted about it, honestly. Ha Ha... He's one of the greatest guitar players out there IMHO often over shadowed because his sounds is discordant and he's in a band with Les... God! I am in awe of you, Mr. Lalonde. I can't tell you how blown away I was when I pieced it together that you were also in Possessed... 🤯🤯🤯
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING LER ON RIFF LORDS! This is epic and pure solid gold! He is one of the best unsung heroes that doesn't (generally) get the recognition he deserves. The majority of his music is quite difficult to figure out by ear because it is so original and abstract, so thank you Gibson and Larry for putting this out there! What a legend. Mad respect and hope to see more!!
He almost seems to have an attitude about this like "this weirdo shit I wrote way back then has no business getting this much attention" like he's just not sure about the legendary longevity of his early career 😂
Wow, I have always been a fan of Primus and knew Ler is a great guitarists but this gives me a whole knew appreciation for his out of this world technique and creativity. He just made his way in to my top 5 favorite players of all time. Killer tone as well!
So wish Larry was still with Possessed🤘🏻. I remember buying that album when it first dropped. Monumental in the world of metal. Even though Larry seems to distance himself from it for some odd reason. Then I remember getting the Primus album and seeing Larry on the back. I was like “surely this is a different Larry Lalonde?!”. But then I was thinking, “ well, not exactly a common name?”🤣. I remember telling my girlfriend about Larry being in a band called Possessed, and being excited about it. She just looked at me like I was an idiot. 😂 Nobody understood. He’s a killer guitar player no matter how you slice it. But if Possessed would have stuck it out, I’m sure they would’ve had “Slayer” level of success. Amazing Larry is with Gibson. A really unique player. 🤘🏻 Update: wow! He played Possessed 👍🏻 totally badass 🤘🏻. Come on home Ler!!
same here..I remember back in the day when Primus came out and started to get big I heard his name and I was like "The guy from Possessed?" I looked at my album cover and was like yes...it's the same dude!
@@finishin.my.coffee8780 yeah, he’s used PRS and Fender mostly from what I recall. But like most musicians these days, they all play a little bit of everything. Endorsement deals aren’t like they used to be.
Haha I could watch Larry play all day. Cool seeing him play Exorcist remember hearing that album for the first time blew me away as a teenager. Creative guitar at it finiest. Gibson need to come out with these one per month.
As a non-guitar player but huge Primus fan this was an amazing insight into how Ler came up with such awesome guitar parts - loved every minute of it! Ler's so relaxed & pretty damn funny too. Damn now I'm hanging out to see him live again when we can.
All three members of Primus are such amazing talent! I feel like I am blessed to be a witness to that genre of music and was able to see them so many times live!
Definitely one of the best guitarist alive... And from everything ive read, just a great guy! Seen Primus in Phoenix in 2004 in believe. They played Seas of Cheese from start to finish. To this day, best birthday present ive ever had...
Wow!!! So awesome to see a PRIMUS member talking music theory and demonstrating riffs!!!! Thanks Ler!!! They Finally got him to share his guitar wizardry secrets!!!
15:01 South Park theme with Flying V?!!! Helllll yeah! I recently got 2019 gibson flying v! I should try it! Les is legendary bassist but Ler always had great role in Primus. I can't imagine Primus without him.
Ler is criminally underrated. He invented death metal with Possessed, then joined Primus, who were influential on nu metal, funk rock, and experimental rock. Not to mention, he had a different, innovative playing style for each band
I've been waiting for years for a video of you walking through this stuff. One of the most original players and in my top 3 best guitarists for sure. My only complaint would be that it could be a couple hours longer...
This man is a genius. I finally got to see them live in ATL with Herb and man . . . I was sober as a judge (DD) and my head was spinning and I had heart palpitations, lol! Total pro's with a workman's attitude. ✊
It's pretty cool seeing Larry play that old possessed riff. I can hear where Chuck Schuldiner got his inspiration from. I was like wow okay that's where he got it from Haha
When Ler goes into that Black Floyd LP part and explains and plays the "Solo" parts, if you close your eyes you can hear Sonny Sharrock peaking out from behind him.
thanks gibson for giving one of the most underrated guitarists a spotlight. i've always happened to like gibsons for aestethics and sound. def in my top 2 with schecter.
My first show was Primus 1994 @ Roseland Ballroom, love Ler!!!!!!!!!! This was amazingly awesome, thank you for this guys. Those triangle exercises sound like Cacophony’s The Ninja, the crazy break before the solo👍🏽.
This makes me appreciate Primus even more. I always noticed how strange the guitar stuff was, as in it broke the conventions of guitar as a lead and instead made guitar the support of the bass...of course. But hearing it on its own I see just how crazy it all is. The bass is crazy, the vocals are crazy and the guitar is crazy....but it works!!!
I love Ler's sense of humour, and Primus's in general. So much of the music in the 1990s was either dour grunge/industrial or sappy jangly pop rock. Primus was an island of levity in all that, while still rocking hard.
OMG I've never heard Ler talking before & he's hilarious. I'm so glad he did Groundhog Day, the only Primus song I attempted to play, long before YT existed.
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When you help invent death metal in tenth grade and also write the intro to South Park. This guy is a legend.
Most underrated guitar player on the planet.
Idk how I never knew this guy was in Possessed. Insane!
Ler basically had to recreate a way of playing guitar cause of how weird les claypools playing was. love this guy!!
Absolutely. These guys are incredibly creative people.
They already weird in the beginning hahah
He actually learned the guitar parts that were written by Todd Huth, Primus' first guitarist (who has a TH-cam channel btw), then he put his own spin on it and took it sideways from there on later albums.
@@antondavidovic3996 most of the songs off the first 3 albums were written in the early days before jay lane was even the drummer.
He also played a big part in creating a way of playing guitar called Death Metal
I just want to sincerely thank everyone involved in making this video. I've always wanted to hear Ler play these riffs and talk some stuff. I love both his playing and his attitude.
I've been dreaming for so long about a video like this. Lalonde is so underrated and this was long overdue.
@@jayjayjigsbys amen
Definitely is a treat !!!
Since I can’t say it better, I’ll echo it.
@@jayjayjigsbys yeah, he inspired me to play guitar
Its even cooler when you realize Ler is technically one of the inventors of *Death Metal* Guitar work.
_(Possessed's "Seven Churches")_
Rock on Ler 🤘 break a leg with that Rush stuff and you boys stay safe!😁
Mike Torrao (Possessed's other original guitarist who's on all of their 80's records) is also a great player - too bad he gave up music after the band broke up.
Going to see their rush tribute tour in October super excited for both the rush and primus!
@@random1234100 just went myself. awesome show
@@dowens3781 We broke up? I must have missed it. ;)
@@JeffBecerra1
You guys broke up for quite a while and then reformed with a new lineup, right? Great to see you still kicking ass, brotha🤘
This guy is so much like Alex Lifeson of Rush:
Humble, underrated, inventive, and such a big part of filling the empty space between two beautifully obnoxious rhythmic players.
I love how his style sounds so broken but it fits perfectly in the Primus pocket.
Theyre the only ones that should ever play RUSH!!!
Amen to that
such a big part? lol in a 3 man band the third guy is the only other part. Stay in school
@@martymcfly6637it very obviously means that the commenter feels tim and les get more attention
There isn't enough guitar based Primus content on TH-cam. To have the man himself come on here and play is exactly what I've been waiting for.
Ler is one of the most unique players out there. I'm so glad I was able to see Primus back in the day, great shows!
Just saw them last weekend…..you should definitely see them this tour….
Hell yeah I saw them in Houston last night and they absolutely killed it!
Ler is so underrated and humble. Great player and personality!
If someone is in a group as popular as Primus they are not "underrated".
Really wasn't expecting him to play a Possessed song. For a long time, he seemed to keep his involvement with them kinda quiet for some reason.
Really cool to see him play this. Seven Churches is such an important record.
Talking about his flatted 5ths, use of diminished, and his signature tritone licks was everything to me! Thank you Gibson for making this happen. Ler is amazing.
..this was worth every minute just to see him play the South Park Riff! Killer Green Flying V. Definitely one of the most entertaining Riff Lord Episodes yet...why can't all Guitar lessons be this great. Larry's creative and unconventional approach to guitar goes to show you that there is no limits to what you can do. Go Gibson and Go for it!
When Frizzle Fry came out my friends and I lost our minds. We got to see Primus for the first time at the Columbus Newport, opening for fishbone. What a show, what an era in music. My bass player Josh(RIP), instantly got deeply into Claypool, which meant I needed to adopt the same vibe. Ler was a huge inspiration on my playing in the early 90s in my band. And influenced a lot of the original music I wrote with Josh.
Great story thanks for sharing
I lived in the Bay Area from 91 to 95
I saw primus open for the mighty Rush
Great show. Primus played Kashmir, les was on the bowed, upright!
Rush (roll the bones tour) was unbelievable as usual
What the F@#$. Larry is a madman! His playing is pure unhinged insanity, somehow both wildly atonal and beautifully melodic. I'd love to see the guitar through his mind for a day. This video is incredible!! I never, ever thought I'd see the day where I might actually understand what's going on in The Heckler.
I’ve always wanted a guitar lesson from Ler LaLonde and now my dream has been answered. Never before have I laughed so much during a guitar lesson, I love his unique style, humour and humility. What makes this even better is that recently I’ve been stuck in a rut with my playing and this video has helped me on a path to get out of said ‘rut’.
Best thing I have ever seen on this Gibson tv
Ler is definitely one of the most innovative guitarists out there in my opinion, man, not only does he have to play a part that goes along with the wild shit that Les Claypool is doing but they all compliment the song so well
The heavy parts in groundhogs day and the heckler are insanity.
As a huge fan of Lers playing I've been frothing at the mouth for something like this for years. This is amazing!
This is one of, if not the best, guitar instructional videos to textured playing I have ever seen. Larry demonstrates his style superbly, and with modesty, candor, good humor and superb clarity. I feel like I'm sitting there with him. Hats off, man.
Ler is one of the most unique guitarists in all of rock history. Awesome video.
Larry is a freakin legend. Making wrong, right since forever.
This is just a treasure...We never got enough convo with Ler. It's great to see his personality and great sense of humor! Very amusing soul--creative player
Spent so much time slowing down Ler’s riffs and solos and learning them, this is incredible to have it directly from the man himself. And he’s hilarious.
Probably one of the most distinctive rock guitar players of the last 30 years.
Ler is a goddamn national treasure.
Ler has always been such a massive influence. What a unique player.
I LOVE Primus, Ler is a genius, such a creative guitar player!
I've always admired Ler's playing and considered it so unique and off kilter right along with Les' bass. I love getting to hear him talk about his playing and get glimpse of who he is. His style has always been a bit mysterious to me and this feels a bit like pulling the curtains back to reveal the wizard. I'm conflicted about it, honestly. Ha Ha... He's one of the greatest guitar players out there IMHO often over shadowed because his sounds is discordant and he's in a band with Les... God! I am in awe of you, Mr. Lalonde.
I can't tell you how blown away I was when I pieced it together that you were also in Possessed... 🤯🤯🤯
Such and underrated guitarrist!, i always love how creative and versarile he is, not everyone can be in a band like Primus!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING LER ON RIFF LORDS!
This is epic and pure solid gold!
He is one of the best unsung heroes that doesn't (generally) get the recognition he deserves.
The majority of his music is quite difficult to figure out by ear because it is so original and abstract, so thank you Gibson and Larry for putting this out there!
What a legend.
Mad respect and hope to see more!!
When I thought the day couldn't get any better...
Thanks Gibson.
Larry!! Good seeing you here .
Great to see Ler on Gibsons now! I never realized how crazy The Heckler riff was before seeing this video!!
hes one of the most underrated players in history imo, someone asked me to describe his playing and i thought "controlled chaos" was pretty apt
I cannot stop smiling at watching him play the heckler riff.
I never dreamed I'd get to see him break it down like this, fantastic stuff
Everybody say "Larry, You're a..."
He almost seems to have an attitude about this like "this weirdo shit I wrote way back then has no business getting this much attention" like he's just not sure about the legendary longevity of his early career 😂
Ler once said that every time he plays a solo he's just trying his best to sound like Frank Zappa so he's definitely a tad self deprecating haha
@@timcardona9962 Damn, well every time I play/write a solo I’m just trying to sound like ler lol. It’s the nature of things I guess.
@@timcardona9962 that's funny because the only person I can think of that sounds like Ler it's Frank Zappa😜🤷
I always think of Adrian Belew myself (as well as Zappa)
Love how unique his guitar playing is
Wow, so used to seeing him with a PRS or Fender. The Gibby suits him well!
what a gift. Talk about a guy that has never gotten his due. one of a kind.
How long have I waited for Ler to do something like this man.
Ler definitely deserves much more respect when it comes to his guitar playing. He’s super creative, unique and brave. I’ve always admired his skills.
We are all lucky that this kind of stuff is being made, and made available. I wore out multiple tape decks trying to 'hear' what was done.
I really appreciate what a good dude Ler is. He is truly an under appreciated master of his craft with such a unique voice.
Possessed's 'Eyes of Horror' was his finest moment, amazing record!
Wow, I have always been a fan of Primus and knew Ler is a great guitarists but this gives me a whole knew appreciation for his out of this world technique and creativity. He just made his way in to my top 5 favorite players of all time. Killer tone as well!
So wish Larry was still with Possessed🤘🏻. I remember buying that album when it first dropped. Monumental in the world of metal. Even though Larry seems to distance himself from it for some odd reason. Then I remember getting the Primus album and seeing Larry on the back. I was like “surely this is a different Larry Lalonde?!”. But then I was thinking, “ well, not exactly a common name?”🤣. I remember telling my girlfriend about Larry being in a band called Possessed, and being excited about it. She just looked at me like I was an idiot. 😂 Nobody understood. He’s a killer guitar player no matter how you slice it. But if Possessed would have stuck it out, I’m sure they would’ve had “Slayer” level of success. Amazing Larry is with Gibson. A really unique player. 🤘🏻
Update: wow! He played Possessed 👍🏻 totally badass 🤘🏻. Come on home Ler!!
He plays "The Exorcist" by Possessed in this episode!
same here..I remember back in the day when Primus came out and started to get big I heard his name and I was like "The guy from Possessed?" I looked at my album cover and was like yes...it's the same dude!
@@gibsonguitar yeah, wrote my comment a bit to early 😅. Totally badass to see Larry embracing his inner teen and his death metal legacy🤘🏻
Damn, I forgot he used to be in a metal band. Also, didn't he used to play PRS guitars a lot?
@@finishin.my.coffee8780 yeah, he’s used PRS and Fender mostly from what I recall. But like most musicians these days, they all play a little bit of everything. Endorsement deals aren’t like they used to be.
Best video I have ever seen from Gibson. Ler you are a Legend.
No way, what a pleasant surprise! Great to see someone like him on here.. Very underrated player. 🤘
Haha I could watch Larry play all day. Cool seeing him play Exorcist remember hearing that album for the first time blew me away as a teenager.
Creative guitar at it finiest. Gibson need to come out with these one per month.
That Gibson on The Heckler segment looks KILLER!!!
Caught tribute to kings show Cincinnati last weekend. Show was awesome and Ler on fire!!
As a non-guitar player but huge Primus fan this was an amazing insight into how Ler came up with such awesome guitar parts - loved every minute of it! Ler's so relaxed & pretty damn funny too. Damn now I'm hanging out to see him live again when we can.
Great sound outta them hands. So unique.
His personality and humor are cool. He's got a permanent smile face.
Possibly the greatest thing ever
Always wished les would do this
But ler just as good . Luv it
A rare Ler sighting; this is the most I've ever seen him talk.
All three members of Primus are such amazing talent!
I feel like I am blessed to be a witness to that genre of music and was able to see them so many times live!
Definitely one of the best guitarist alive... And from everything ive read, just a great guy!
Seen Primus in Phoenix in 2004 in believe. They played Seas of Cheese from start to finish. To this day, best birthday present ive ever had...
Omg yes one of my favorite guitarists and bands. Can you please do some more 🤞🤞🤞👍
Wow!!! So awesome to see a PRIMUS member talking music theory and demonstrating riffs!!!! Thanks Ler!!! They Finally got him to share his guitar wizardry secrets!!!
God I could have watched hours of this! So many Primus songs I'd love to know the inner workings of.
I saw you guys live with Mastodon a few years ago and you didn't even play 30 seconds of "Jerry Was a Racecar Driver"
Just glad to see this.
15:01 South Park theme with Flying V?!!! Helllll yeah! I recently got 2019 gibson flying v! I should try it! Les is legendary bassist but Ler always had great role in Primus. I can't imagine Primus without him.
It ain't really Primus without Larry LaLonde. As evidenced by Les' illustrious catalog of solo projects
Ler is criminally underrated. He invented death metal with Possessed, then joined Primus, who were influential on nu metal, funk rock, and experimental rock. Not to mention, he had a different, innovative playing style for each band
He's not "underrated" by any means.
It's like Les and Ler were made for each other.
Whether with Possessed, Blind Illusion or Primus, Ler's career has always been top notch quality. Thanks Gibson and Ler!
Ler is one of hugest inspirations so I’m glad this exists.
One of my favorites when it comes to ripping nasty dissonant solos
I've been waiting for years for a video of you walking through this stuff. One of the most original players and in my top 3 best guitarists for sure. My only complaint would be that it could be a couple hours longer...
"that should always be your goal, making space sounds when you're playing guitar"
Love larry so much
You know you've made it when buckethead says you're one of his favorite guitarists
It's Funny, people always talk about Les or Herb, but really Ler was the real genius in the band.
One of my absolute favorite guitar players. Would love to meet him one day!
This man is a genius. I finally got to see them live in ATL with Herb and man . . . I was sober as a judge (DD) and my head was spinning and I had heart palpitations, lol! Total pro's with a workman's attitude. ✊
i have watched this like 5 times already and i would watch at least ten more videos like this of Ler explaining his riffs
Stay tuned for more episodes of "Riff Lords" this summer!
@@gibsonguitar ooh nice, hope we get to see ler again or if not, it's still cool to see people explain their songs
Ler is Amazing I’ve seen him play live many times
Larry's personality is somehow what you'd expect from a person that plays for a band like Primus: unexpected and not taking himself seriously!
It's pretty cool seeing Larry play that old possessed riff. I can hear where Chuck Schuldiner got his inspiration from. I was like wow okay that's where he got it from Haha
One of the most underrated guitarists ever in my opinion.
When Ler goes into that Black Floyd LP part and explains and plays the "Solo" parts, if you close your eyes you can hear Sonny Sharrock peaking out from behind him.
Best video on TH-cam and I've only seen the first 10 seconds
My boi playing both South Park’s theme and The Exorcist ahahhahaha ❤️
Super excited for the primus tour soon!!
It was so damn fun, worth every penny
Damn! This is awesome. Truly underrated and creative player.
Is it just me or do a lot of the riffs sound just as good at half speed as they do at regular speed. He doesn't get enough recognition. So humble too.
thanks gibson for giving one of the most underrated guitarists a spotlight. i've always happened to like gibsons for aestethics and sound. def in my top 2 with schecter.
This dude is so talented I learned more and just a few minutes then I have the last couple of years
My first show was Primus 1994 @ Roseland Ballroom, love Ler!!!!!!!!!! This was amazingly awesome, thank you for this guys. Those triangle exercises sound like Cacophony’s The Ninja, the crazy break before the solo👍🏽.
Ler’s playing is just pure chaos haha, I love it. Having to come up with something to play over Les has to be a challenge for sure
I could watch Larry all day. Really cool SG&V guitar.
This makes me appreciate Primus even more. I always noticed how strange the guitar stuff was, as in it broke the conventions of guitar as a lead and instead made guitar the support of the bass...of course. But hearing it on its own I see just how crazy it all is. The bass is crazy, the vocals are crazy and the guitar is crazy....but it works!!!
We need a pt. 2!
Sos lo más grande que hay Ler!!!!! Gracias por destruir nuestra cabeza con cada canción!!!
The best video on TH-cam!
I would love to see Gibson TV do a THE COLLECTION video on Ler.
Those guitars are rad!
I love Ler's sense of humour, and Primus's in general. So much of the music in the 1990s was either dour grunge/industrial or sappy jangly pop rock. Primus was an island of levity in all that, while still rocking hard.
Such a unique and wonderful guitarist. A bteath of fresh air from the norm.
OMG I've never heard Ler talking before & he's hilarious. I'm so glad he did Groundhog Day, the only Primus song I attempted to play, long before YT existed.
Kudos my friend that's the most beautiful SG I've ever seen in my life
Ler LaLonde plays the perfect blend of disciplined technique and sonically chaotic musical schizophrenia.
Such a unique and underrated player
As someone who has tried to work out Primus songs my whole life by ear (not advised) this is a godsend. No one every shows Ler's licks!!