Six-String Stories with August Burns Red
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- August Burns Red guitarist JB Brubaker chats with APTV about his origins as a guitarist, his style and more!
Brubaker first picked up a guitar after he graduated high school. His graduation present to himself, in fact, was an Ibanez starter kit.
Hear the story of how he progressed from the kid who thought it would be cool to jam with his friends to being a professional musician with his very own custom Ibanez-from his punk roots, overcoming the bad player habits he picked up as a result of breaking his wrist while self-teaching and to developing his own style.
Now, Brubaker finds himself working against his genre to stand out in a world many guitarists get lumped together stylistically.
"I listen to a lot of lighter music these days," he says. "As a result, that kind of stuff has seeped its way into the music we're making now, and I think it helps to build a dynamic in the songs between the really heavy stuff and the more chill stuff. It makes the extremes feel more dramatic, which is fun for us."
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So your telling me the one of the best (opinion) guitarist in the genre didn’t start playing guitar until he was 18
Tom Scholz from Boston didn't start playing until he was 21 and recorded "Foreplay/Long Time" a year later
He’s for sure one of the best g-players in the genre.
No bro its not opinion. Thats hard fact. He is one among the God guitarists.
" becuase I was super hardcore back then "
ChemicalxSorrow lol back then you know, so what has he leveled up since then or ust eveolved completely?
ChemicalxSorrow I was sure someone pointed out this comment lol. I laughed so hard when I heard it!
Name a scene kid that didn't talk like that back when
FAKE!!!!!!!!!!!! Jb is wearing shoes everyone knows he only wears flip flops
It's a clone... or a hologram
He is smart, doesn't have to worry about stinky shoes on tour
He looks like he just graduated though...
I don't really listen to metal core. I listen to bands like Megadeth, Metallica, pantera, iron maiden etc. however August burns red is a very respectable band. I have seen them play, and it's a shame musicians like these are given the recognition they deserve. A lot of old folk metal fans think only the old musicians are worth listening to, and players like this guy gives a good argument to that theory.
With your music tastes, you would absolutely love Trivium
I agree this guy is the most underated guitar player ive ever listened too. Alot of his stuff so much more complex than alot of these 80’s players.
It's hard to find a band that sounds just like ABR, aside from ABR.
+xXUnoriginalNameXx33 they sometimes sound like converge and viceversa :V
Try Texas in July
rip tij
there are a lot of similar sounds, but each is their own. Both extremely great bands. Good reference man!
converge? XD
ABR is cool and all but can we point out this is a rare occasion JB is actually wearing shoes? :P
He's one of my favorite guitarists!
He actually gave me a guitar pick!! I agree hes an amazing guitarist I got such a sic picture of him!!
Jeez, that Marianas Trench intro sounds just as dramatic when he's not even plugged in...
***** wireless, dont speak if you dont understand about guitar
***** 0:37
***** 4:34
Guntoro Nuari
Unplugged* Don't argue if you don't understand English ;)
CHH-CHH-CHH-CHH-CHH-CHH-CHH-CHH-CHH
I want an interview with ABR's china cymbal
wtf lmfao!
As someone who started guitar relatively late, last year of highschool, it's inspiring to see a skilled player that didn't start when they were six.
Why the hell didn't you have him plug his guitar in? Lol
Seth Taylor he's not even talking when he's playing though
Because they’re amateurs who don’t know what they’re doing
This guys style of playing is so unique and he is a legend!
It gives me anxiety hearing someone talk so calmly over metalcore
The pinky has a function! Now I need to convince the brain :)
RabidTweak I feel you hey😂😂😂
that dog scared the crap out of me
JB and Brent do more with 6 strings than most bands with 7+ strings.
Yes it's true
He never ages!
3:54 "rawgh" so inspiring
wtf he learned after high school and he's THAT good!!!?? maybe there is still hope for me...
Napoleon Dynamite, is that you?
he's wearing shoes probably an impersonator
Why does no one give a damn about what the dog had to say? He says "boof!" Around 3:54 And no one cares. Welll I do.
Dude starts playing AFTER high school. Buys Ibanez starter kit.
Right. Total talent bro. Great story.
Jason Bradley But he is talented. What's wrong with buying an Ibanez starter kit as a graduation present?
we all start somewhere :p
Exactly ^
But this gobshite seems to think differently. lmfao
Jason Bradley because how much talent you have on guitar is justified by what guitar brand you use .-.
talent means nothing, everyone's skills are justified by how hard they work and dedication
This is the band I play for people when I try to convince them that "screamo" bands aren't just angry noise. I had never given ABR much thought over the years. I had heard Composure. Then I finally listened through Phantom Anthem and realized these guys are amazing. Not just because they can play fast notes, but because they have so much creative and musical talent. I listen to Float over and over because of this.
I know how he feels on the whole not listening to so much heavy music and branching out on mellower stuff. Don't get me wrong PURE FUCKIN METAL all the way but I like the mellowness as well. Real musicians listin a broad spectrum of music.
Talking about lighter stuffs, I was hoping ABR will at some point of time release one of its acoustic version track just like BTBAM's Colorblind. Kinda like those :D
Hes right about being unique, they do have a signature sound and superb songwriting.
0:48 eargasm :)
Hey check out my new Marianas Trench cover! if you enjoy watching ABR cover videos, you'll like this one! th-cam.com/video/Q7B-EF-z7Sc/w-d-xo.html
I'm sure he knows that Fluence pickups aren't digital now but just imagine how shocked he probably was or would be when or if he found out they function the same way as a regular pickup but constructed completely different.
I nearly choked when i found out about the tech myself lol
I talked to him and Brent about the fluences vs EMGS when I saw them a few days ago, Brent said that they had A/Bd them in the studio and they didn’t hear much of a difference, even then, I want to get a set of fluences myself and try them on my own
@@maddoxmay611 i definitely recommend giving them a go, i personally believe Voice 1 gives you more dynamic character than a traditional EMG, and a really good way to achieve that dynamic character is by boosting the pickups with some kind of clean midrange boost pedal wether it be a TC Electronics Spark booster, Walrus Audio Warhorn, Electric Eye Audio Mudkiller with the pre gain circuit switch turned off, etc.
Of course you could use tube screamers or other overdrives like the Maxon OD808 or the Boss SD-1 and still get good results, but even then i'll argue that Voice 2 sounds miles better than voice 1 with a TS or OD style pedal.
Both voicings are definitely worth trying out though, that way you get a better idea of how you can shape your tone and experiment a little bit.
@@Stretchwreckedem469 I agree 100% I have a tube screamer but I mostly use a built in od808 through my line 6 pod go, I want to get JB’s new black Ibanez sig and I might put fluences in it and see how I feel about them, I’ve tried them in the store many a time but I want to see the difference when I use my rig at home
His transparency is awesome. Love it, Love the new album!
I just love JB from August Burns Red..been a fan now for about 5 years..have to say he is my fave guitarist ..shows alot of compassion and has forgive me for saying this...balls of steel lol..
What's the first song?
ABR has a very distinct sound; very noticeable and unique. Love it.
Now what about 7-string stories? \m/
He could be alex from cannibal corpses younger brother lol
I hate the stripes on his guitar I never got the meaning of the stripes
What’s the name of the first background song?
Definitely inspiring to hear when he started playing and how he progressed.
Thank you for this!
Tons of guitar players don’t use their pinkies and it’s just because they can’t. Amazes me. USE YOUR PINKY.
4:28, Fishman Fluence.
www.fishman.com/products/series/fluence/
What does JB mean those are digital pickups?
How are they different from regular pickups?
I can’t stop fixating on the fact that he holds his pick between his thumb and middle finger
I only stopped doing that a few weeks back cos I just couldn’t play pinch harmonics
Just saw them last Sunday in my hometown on the 20 year anniversary tour. It was amazing meeting JB and talking about gear with him! Even caught his pick and a bottle of water that he threw to me 😂 such an amazing and down to earth dude!
What is the background song
Does anyone know the intro song? Cheers
I cant use my pinky i cut it when i was 9 years and the doctor putt it back. I cut it when iwas a service in roman catholic and is hard play guitar with pinky i still have the finger but it feel numb when i put pressure .
this guy is a fucking monster
Awesome guitarist. Enjoy how you go from one dynamic od metal and breakdown to the cleans with reveb and chorus and then back into the metal. God Bless
Awesome video AP/August Burns Red! Nice to know that big bands are using some of the same gear i can has! Pretty awesome stuff!
Breaking Benjamin FTW
holy fuck the eyes are so weird
What ethnicity is JB? He looks like some sort of Europenese
Alex Wayne "Europenese" Meaning some sort of European ethnicity crossed with Japanese. "Blackanese" is a similar term to this, because there are a tonne of ethnicities that can be described as "black".
"Whitenese" would work as a similar term. I never meant to insinuate that "European" was an entire ethnicity.
He doesn't have an ethnicity.
Ethnicities are for mere humans.
i hope abr never ruins there style with djent
a typical herpderp their style will never be generic
lol guess what buddy
Νίκος Παναγιωταράκης are you saying their new stuff is djenty? Lol
It's not "their" style to begin with, it's mediocre at best.
keep doing what your doing man! I'll be at bogharts on valentine's day! can't wait!
Sound the same? In metalcore? REALLY?!
Marianas Trench is one of my top favorites off Constellations! Aside from Meddler of course!
Oh, god. I use my pinky... Shit, time to learn to use it lol
They're using using Fluences now too? Shit, now I have to get a set
Nice Bean Boots JB.
Jesus loves you!!!
What’s that song playing in the beginning of the video?!
What's up
I just folded that same shirt and put it away tonight haha. Good sense of style 😁
DAMN DOG barking in the background
JB still rocks the iPod. Respect.
Help someone!
What is the song played in the background for the first minute or so???
the name of the song is The Wake by August Burns Red
More ABR stuff please
Part of that was easy cause you have giant hands
Anyone know what kind of strap that is? I want it.
Best local band!!! #717 #lanclanc
he said be unique then he says buy the peavey to sound like us. this guys a genious!
Daniel Quick Except gear has zero to do with differentiating yourself as a player.
I use a EVH 5150 with a 8 string Shecter Guitar I was always about playing metal now I’m leaning to a Santana and Jimi Hendrix style with a bit of metal as well
was he talking about the 6505 plus head or combo tho??
Same sound almost? why bother
That Ibanez is gorgeous.
GENERATIONS IS THE BEST
Song at 3:49?
ToothedEllis Mariana's Trench
2:28 Majoring in the Minors!!!
What's an eye pod?
I thought he used EMG's those look like Fishmans.
lol I should have finished watching the video.
the greatest guitarist i ever seen! vfery talented!
I literally have that same shirt
That guitar is so sick.
i want this guitar...it's awesome
#newhero
What does 'JB' stand for? i cant be the only person wondering...
I believe it stands for John Benjamin
thanks
JB brubrack toca muito.....
He has the most perfect teeth.
music is to loud
His riffs are very repetitive and he doesn’t know how to really solo, but non the less he has written some great riffs.
dem teeth doe!
whats the song at 2:27 ?
ToothedEllis identity
Zach Elliott
thanks man
Thats Majoring in the Minors, actually.
Ibanez #1
The GOAT
Gotta love JB
dat guitar
love it
yaas
JB monster!!!
im planning on investing on a really good overdrive pedal, and i heard him say something about an Ibanez TS9. I looked it up and it was $100, a little steep for my budget. Does anyone know of a pedal thats pretty comparable for a price a little cheaper? Reply some suggestions please. Thanks!
+KevinFromInFamous14k Most pedals are around that price so...unless you get it used off of ebay in not-so-perfect condition, that's just about the lowest price you're gunna get :P
Hey man, here are some options under 100:
MXR Badass or Custom Badass
MXR Distortion+
Any Joyo distortion pedal (true bypass, sound great and under 50 each!)
get the same one, but go used!
+KDoubleU98 digitech badmonkey
+NyxalOG boss SD 1 $50