It blows my mind still. I remember watching this a couple of months after it was released in my teens, he def set the bar on what a hood shredder sounds like.
And in the middle of this debate about his guitar skills, one may forget that he's also an amazing song writer and lyricist (within his music genre obviously), If one only sees Romeo's skills as a guitar player we are loosing half of his talent.
@@darkguitarist3476 Yep, me too. In fact, back when I downloaded SX songs (in my shameless teenage years) I ended up downloading that one Castlevania song from Symphony of the Night by mistake (The Tragic Prince, I believe) and for years I legit thought it was a SX song, lol. It sounds like it could be one of their earlier songs, easily.
Many people, in this video as well, say that Michael is way too infuenced by Yngwie. Of course there is a certain level of influence, like inspiring Michael to be neoclassical or whatever, but Michael's style is way too personal and unique. Yes sure he plays classical music on guitar but that doesn't automaticaly make him a Yngwie clone or anything. He has a certain tone and color to his playing that I find way too different from Yngwie's.
He actually learned how to play classical guitar, as a kid if I’m not mistaken. I don’t think it’s just because of Ynwgie that he has a neo classical style.
This video set the pace for me, it was at that moment when I saw him playing that I decided to pursue that level of playing. Michael Romeo is such a great inspiration, crikey!
Who gives a shit what weight he is or what he looks like, unlike yngwie, this guy can actually come up with some amazing music, and he seems like a real nice guy
@Generalwalrus I don't know what the hell they are saying Michael looks like a really bad ass guy because of his facial features , plus anyone who plays guitar like that deserves respect
its in his phrasing. trust me he has so much skill its just unbelievable. i can get close but it takes some serious practice. its a different style with note choice and phrasing. and sometimes the slow blues doesnt cut it. i believe in being diverse. in ALL aspects of ALL music. including metalcore, SRV, 80's metal, and the power metal/progressive you see right here. im glad people dont bash romeo's name around like malmsteen and zakk thinking they know best. romeo = a league of his own.
I had that same guitar when I was 16! Except the body was black. God I regret selling that guitar! It was an esp m-II with a maple neck and emg pickups.. that thing was amazing....it’s actually Cool seeing Romeo play on the same guitar.
yngwie ands romeo are both good guitarists dont say that anyone is better than an another we metal dudes must fight for metal not talk rubbish who is better
Totally agree , this division stuff started in the 80s . All it had done is took away the power and mystique of metal . Know matter the style we got to be together . Otherwise we can never bring it back to success like in the 80s . Good is good end of story !
I find it amusing that all the negative comments comes from people who can not comprehend how fucking hard it is to play this clean. Y'all seem to forget the fact that the playing in this video is phenomenal regardless who is playing. "yeah he is playing fast" Is what you can understand. Brothers, he is fucking string skipping all over the place, and picking every note. Oh right you don't even know what that means :D
its actually cus its sitting a little loose so hes adjusting it to have ready for use. Dont know the model of floyd on this guitar but I know this is a common problem with schaller floyds - that they get loose
today's guitar players: video manipulation skills to speed up their shredding videos michael romeo: actually slowing his shredding to match the ends of the phrases😂
@Hertsman50 While I do agree that tone is important, it's really not whats important in this video. Besides, I'd rather have this sort of guitar skill than great tone. That's what sound engineers are for lol.
@GameVicius hacerlo no es tan difisil el punto es hacerlo bien limpiamente sin tirar cuerdas al aire llevo unos meses y todavia no me logra salir muy limpio y organizado estaba tocando inferno y en el segundo solo me pierdo y tiro cuerdas al aire con la mano izquierda por esto concuerdo ABSOLUTAMENTE contigo xD
@antonis9292 He holds the pick with his middle finger when he taps.after he's done tapping he basically hands it back.I do the same thing.but I also use a bit of my ringer finger to hold the pick. when i tap.
Читаю и читаю, емае. Ребята чего спорить кто лучше. Мальмстин был масштабным, Ромео масштабен, но тоже скучен иногда. Нео-классика круто, но задрачивание иногда бесит.
Yeah, I just recently got back into Romeo. I was never much into neoclassical, but man... his phrasing is pretty damn amazing. The Lane influence is totally clear. He's got some of the nicest vibrato, bends, prebends etc you can find.
@@lgnazio maybe in one dimension though, MRs got way more metal and Shaun Lane in his styling than yng. MR plays way more interesting ideas than yngs Harmonic minor saturations .
watched this 15 years ago and it blew my mind.
watched again today, and it also blew my mind!
this guy is water.
That’s it… this guy blows minds
It blows my mind still. I remember watching this a couple of months after it was released in my teens, he def set the bar on what a hood shredder sounds like.
even the clothes are neoclassical... amazing!
hahahaha
Buhh stupid
And in the middle of this debate about his guitar skills, one may forget that he's also an amazing song writer and lyricist (within his music genre obviously), If one only sees Romeo's skills as a guitar player we are loosing half of his talent.
He writes most of the music that isn't Played on a band mates instrument. like the orchestral parts
From time to time I have to come back and watch this. It usually takes me a year or two to recover then I’m ready to watch it again.
Fantastic player...😂
love how symphony x songs remind me of castlevania games. they sound so dark and ghostly to me.
5 stars!
Im 13 years late and yes I think of the same thiiiiiing ❤️❤️
@@darkguitarist3476 Yep, me too. In fact, back when I downloaded SX songs (in my shameless teenage years) I ended up downloading that one Castlevania song from Symphony of the Night by mistake (The Tragic Prince, I believe) and for years I legit thought it was a SX song, lol. It sounds like it could be one of their earlier songs, easily.
5:16 that smile when you know you have nailed it.
The smile of superiority
@@subwayz_qt5 Nah, it looks more like "man, this shit is crazy, better remain focused to nail it".
Betcha cant play this
Many people, in this video as well, say that Michael is way too infuenced by Yngwie. Of course there is a certain level of influence, like inspiring Michael to be neoclassical or whatever, but Michael's style is way too personal and unique. Yes sure he plays classical music on guitar but that doesn't automaticaly make him a Yngwie clone or anything. He has a certain tone and color to his playing that I find way too different from Yngwie's.
He puts much more emotion into his playing than Yngwie.
great guitar player!but the symphony x was boring
Guess he uses some minor9 arpeggios, something Yngwie rarely does. Very unique playing.
He actually learned how to play classical guitar, as a kid if I’m not mistaken. I don’t think it’s just because of Ynwgie that he has a neo classical style.
Yngwie has this guys poster on his wall
This video set the pace for me, it was at that moment when I saw him playing that I decided to pursue that level of playing. Michael Romeo is such a great inspiration, crikey!
This is still today one of the most insane guitar videos ever made (it’s my favorite personally).
This will never get old
what the hell...he's a guitar god
Far beyond the Yngwie.
Search "Pablo soler"
excellent guitar player
Far beyond the Paganini and Bach.
Pablo soler = meh 😒
HAHAHAHAH
This is a huge dose of inspiration for me.
So amazing to watch his little sausage link fingers blur through these demos!!🤘🤣
I came back to this, and that demo of Damnation Game reminded me why he is my absolute favorite guitarist
Absolutely mind-blowing playing and tasty riffs.
He calls his guitar Juliet
hahaha.. clever!
Symphony x , my favorite band :)
haha,gotta love how hes actually dressed like Romeo from juliet. XD
One of the most underrated guitar players around! Here's my cover on Romeo's "Fear the unkown" guitar solo th-cam.com/video/stwONAiA_3A/w-d-xo.html
Kiriakos GP Where can I buy that clothes?
sounds great
How is he underrated? He's placed on the 91st spot on the Guitar World's 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists.
@@Smiley01987 should be no.1
@@roies7756 this. Should be at the top or very near.
of sins and shadows is the best solo ever for me.. and for everyone.
OMG, It's so good it hurts!
Michael is one BADASS MO'FO!!!
i love him and govan
Michael romeo, Malmsteen and michel angelo have that kind of rare disease
Who gives a shit what weight he is or what he looks like, unlike yngwie, this guy can actually come up with some amazing music, and he seems like a real nice guy
Despues de tantos años de ver este video no deja de sorprenderme,tremendo guitarrista!
@Generalwalrus I don't know what the hell they are saying Michael looks like a really bad ass guy because of his facial features , plus anyone who plays guitar like that deserves respect
how 90's is this? :0
1st time ive seen michael romeo was in 2010 and i was so amazed, and until now still watching his amazing guitar skills.
fuck me, i believe he was my age when he did this. What am i doing with my life?
Simply the monster!
its in his phrasing. trust me he has so much skill its just unbelievable. i can get close but it takes some serious practice. its a different style with note choice and phrasing.
and sometimes the slow blues doesnt cut it. i believe in being diverse. in ALL aspects of ALL music. including metalcore, SRV, 80's metal, and the power metal/progressive you see right here.
im glad people dont bash romeo's name around like malmsteen and zakk thinking they know best. romeo = a league of his own.
He is a metalgod!!!
I had that same guitar when I was 16! Except the body was black. God I regret selling that guitar! It was an esp m-II with a maple neck and emg pickups.. that thing was amazing....it’s actually
Cool seeing Romeo play on the same guitar.
Wow.......
yngwie ands romeo are both good guitarists dont say that anyone is better than an another we metal dudes must fight for metal not talk rubbish who is better
Totally agree , this division stuff started in the 80s . All it had done is took away the power and mystique of metal . Know matter the style we got to be together . Otherwise we can never bring it back to success like in the 80s . Good is good end of story !
he makes me have faith in my small chubby hands
its hard to breathe
no the impact is deadly
5:00 to 5:26 : epic and awesome !!!
I find it amusing that all the negative comments comes from people who can not comprehend how fucking hard it is to play this clean. Y'all seem to forget the fact that the playing in this video is phenomenal regardless who is playing.
"yeah he is playing fast" Is what you can understand.
Brothers, he is fucking string skipping all over the place, and picking every note. Oh right you don't even know what that means :D
i exploded at 2:40
this guy is possessed!He sold his soul !lol
oh she is
I thought he was about to slay master of puppets 😳😲
such a great f@k´n guitar player too damn good
symphony x 4 life!!!!!
wow
fuuuck.ive watched this video when i was a kid, when there was no u tube,..
@66AngelOfDeath66 No malmsteen is a fat version of MR!
As Malmsteen to widdly diddly for me,but can appreciate the musicianship...
its actually cus its sitting a little loose so hes adjusting it to have ready for use. Dont know the model of floyd on this guitar but I know this is a common problem with schaller floyds - that they get loose
I loved his tone in this video. What was he playing through?
ロメオはネオクラギタリストの頂点
yngwie put on some wieght
Sensacional
Arpeggios and no idea
today's guitar players: video manipulation skills to speed up their shredding videos
michael romeo: actually slowing his shredding to match the ends of the phrases😂
nice guitar
Cody Jäger ESP M-II custom
sea of lies
Esse cara é foda.
@NYGRIME no shit, he plays neo-classical mate.
Roseanne can fucking shred
The fact that he used to be huge doesn't effect his playing at all. He was and still is damn good.
not fair!!!
@Hertsman50 While I do agree that tone is important, it's really not whats important in this video.
Besides, I'd rather have this sort of guitar skill than great tone. That's what sound engineers are for lol.
I'm pretty sure he'd do that :)
True lol
lol MR is amazing. lol @ his clothes though haha
Jonah Hill is pretty bad ass 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
@GameVicius hacerlo no es tan difisil el punto es hacerlo bien limpiamente sin tirar cuerdas al aire llevo unos meses y todavia no me logra salir muy limpio y organizado estaba tocando inferno y en el segundo solo me pierdo y tiro cuerdas al aire con la mano izquierda por esto concuerdo ABSOLUTAMENTE contigo xD
got to admit: he moves his head in a very funny way. but thats all.
@MonkeyPowers
hahaha studioforce. thats hilarious
@EvekoRogue
overall very good though.....i'm still laughing!! sorry
Dude Michael is like the actually good song-writing version non-complete shred head version of Yngwie :D WIN
nice but still jus heard of guy. yeah he has the chops. clearly smokin. kermit the frog
What amp did he use back then ?
haha
Melhor que o Malmsteen.
he's a guitar god..
ahaakkz...bt he's still human,1:47...
he cringe after he made an error..
n kept playing,dat's kewl...
What guitar is that?
ESP MII
I thought it was Malmstein
hahahahaha
O_o!
SYmphony X or dragon force??
Symphony x
No, Better.
yngwie se ha de haber zurrado...siempre es lo mismo te cres unico y sale otro igual o mejor q tu BUAH JAJAJA
@antonis9292 He holds the pick with his middle finger when he taps.after he's done tapping he basically hands it back.I do the same thing.but I also use a bit of my ringer finger to hold the pick. when i tap.
@HM9408K1LL3R If you could make your guitar sound like that, I'd make YOU my girlfriend...
Am i the only one who thinks he's a fat Malmsteen? xD
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Nope, Much Better.
Читаю и читаю, емае. Ребята чего спорить кто лучше. Мальмстин был масштабным, Ромео масштабен, но тоже скучен иногда. Нео-классика круто, но задрачивание иногда бесит.
Ynwgie = Black Star
One of the most musical shredders, every note means something.
Each note means something? What a weird thing to regurgitate.
@@jeffdillenbeck1278 OK
no wasted notes even though there is tons of notes
@@jeffdillenbeck1278 yeah, nice one
Yeah, I just recently got back into Romeo. I was never much into neoclassical, but man... his phrasing is pretty damn amazing. The Lane influence is totally clear. He's got some of the nicest vibrato, bends, prebends etc you can find.
He's going light speed and still looks like he's cruising around. That's one of the cleanest fast playing I've seen
probably the best neo-classical metal guitarist ever
The Hound
Jason Becker...
2nd.. Yngwie Malsteem comes 1st
@@lgnazio maybe in one dimension though, MRs got way more metal and Shaun Lane in his styling than yng. MR plays way more interesting ideas than yngs Harmonic minor saturations .
@@lgnazio Nah, we're going for Becker. Way better contestant.
Def Becker no doubt
He has longer bar mid sections than typical yngwie compositions. People shouldn't make comparisons between them.. They're music is different