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@craigbrowning94482 жыл бұрын
Something like "Caravan" might have worked better with the "Sitar-Guitar," something predominantly in Harmonic Minor would have probably given more the illusion of an Indian or Middle-Eastern sound. If you're familiar with Gabor Szabo, some of his stuff from the 1960s might have worked on this instrument.
@craigbrowning94482 жыл бұрын
Gabor Szabo "Gypsy Queen" (not in HM, but similar idea)... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJXHdICgrsx0atU
@adecree2 жыл бұрын
I agree with Ben's opinion, the sitar seemed on the silly side but the microtonal actually enhanced the blues
@canadiangoose40782 жыл бұрын
dam you went to humber? thats like 2km away from me lol
@artistlovepeace Жыл бұрын
sammyguitarist, this might inspire you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5exZoWOZpqNntk
@Nicenigel142 жыл бұрын
Imagine sending this exact video in as your Berklee audition where you pause to promote your own guitar teaching course, what a flex 😎
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha, that's gotta be an automatic entry right?
@rafaelm72602 жыл бұрын
@@samuraiguitarist with all due respect. You have way more knowledge and skills. What does a Berkeley title mean.
@mccafferyfamily2 жыл бұрын
@@rafaelm7260 I think the title itself is not that important but probably make loads of good connections there
@somebodythatscool2 жыл бұрын
It’s not an application to be a student, it’s an application to be a teacher
@ReizokoRyu2 жыл бұрын
LMAO
@BenLevin2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I could be part of a video with you again! Brilliant work and good luck with your new course!
@Seth-hc2bj2 жыл бұрын
Yeahh!!
@christiankettlewell2 жыл бұрын
Did he tell you it was a microtonal solo or could you tell that’s what it was?
@fudgesauce2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations into hypothetically getting into Berklee! And I just realized why you are cranking out a new video every day this week. You are 990K subscribers and, like a woman in childbirth, it is time to PUSH! PUSH! to get over the finish line. Here's to 1M subscribers!
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
It's soooo close!
@dankhill68512 жыл бұрын
@@samuraiguitarist I unsubscribed, then subscribed again, are you at a million subscribers now?
@ESPonMe2 жыл бұрын
HE GOT IT IT SHOWS ON HERE ANYWAYS
@atin89962 жыл бұрын
the micro tonal blues actually turned out really well. it sounded awesome truly. it just had that extra bit of something that really catches the ear, and I found my self just smiling like an idiot while listening for no reason. haha
@stephenweigel2 жыл бұрын
There’s now a transcription! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XanGVtoq-Iask
@weresuperbad2 жыл бұрын
Sounded like Gizz
@PhaythGaming2 жыл бұрын
@@weresuperbad good thing a lot of people love gizz.
@ryanpetrak2 жыл бұрын
currently in my 2nd semester at Berklee. honestly if you have a pulse and the money, you’ll be accepted
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
Lol I've heard that actually, if you can afford it you'll get in
@frigginjerk2 жыл бұрын
Does it still count if my pulse is double-time and I have no money?
@theofficialcoolguy692 жыл бұрын
i went to music school for a year, this is the sad reality
@ReileyWilliams2 жыл бұрын
@@samuraiguitarist 4th semester. Ryan is SO RIGHT...
@dan_drumz2 жыл бұрын
graduating this semester from berklee... I whole heartedly second this
@asherplatts62532 жыл бұрын
Here's a secret: Berklee accepts everyone who can pay their exorbitant tuition
@lucistired2 жыл бұрын
As a current Berklee student I can attest that this was way better than most of my peers
@guitareater69752 жыл бұрын
including yourself
@Michael-gq9cd2 жыл бұрын
@@guitareater6975 Good for you for adding that in there
@BrodyAnimates2 жыл бұрын
Loved the last few uploads dude! I never listen to microtonal stuff but I really liked that piece. Keep it up!
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
I was surprised that it turned out reasonably ok. That microtonal guitar is always a battle
@supermelvinfell2 жыл бұрын
Oh hi Brody this is one of the last places I’d expect you to be, but it’s cool you like guitar stuff too
@mrkunk192 жыл бұрын
wow animator man like guitar
@stephenweigel2 жыл бұрын
Now there is a transcription :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XanGVtoq-Iask
@avenue6.5542 жыл бұрын
Great video. Loved the “day drunk” description of the microtonal guitar. LOL. You should send this to Tomo Fujita to get his reaction as a Berklee prof.
@stephenweigel2 жыл бұрын
There’s a transcription now too 😅 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XanGVtoq-Iask
@GrahamDallas2 жыл бұрын
I like this, fantastic. That's probably the longest Coral Sitar piece I've ever heard, it pops up all over the place over the last 40-50 years but usually as a simple riff or motif, kudos for pulling of a jazz tune all the way through.
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, that thing has been surprisingly fun
@christophesalet68382 жыл бұрын
That micro-tonal blues was brilliant! I think those extra-notes really added something, like the slightly off bends, but with extra feel.
@DeathMetalDerf2 жыл бұрын
I actually got accepted to Villa Maria here near Buffalo, NY, and very stupidly I listened to my parents when they told me it's going to be incredibly difficult if not impossible to ever make a solid career out of a music theory/jazz guitar degree. So, I went to a local community college and dropped out before the first semester is over. Now I work at a lousy vape shop making $14.00/hr, and I've NEVER forgiven myself for listening to them. ALWAYS follow your heart and your own mind. Sometimes you DO know better than they do.
@yonavlad37232 жыл бұрын
It’s never too late to start building yourself up man.
@skepsisftw2 жыл бұрын
Hey sammyg! long time viewer, fist time commenter, just wanted to say thank you for all the entertainment and the knowledge. only 10k for the million! Well deserved!
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rocco, glad to have brought some entertainment into your days!
@sct272712 жыл бұрын
I’m with Ben on the micro tonal guitar! I would’ve let you in just based on that. I have 2 cousins that went to Berklee. 1 is a jazz guitarist and the other went in playing the trumpet but came out the other end as a jazz pianist
@luznis1396 ай бұрын
Ive come back to your channel many times along my guitar journey, the better i get, the more i realise how awesome of a player you really are
@tom_something2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your openness on that second melody for the sight-reading challenge. A lot of musicians on KZbin have that kind of over-rehearsed vibe when they try things. I'm never going to be a performative musician. I've already decided that. But a lot of people who are working to get to that level might compare themselves to people on KZbin. And a lot of content creators set unrealistic expectations. It might not be intentional, but it's definitely a thing. You are a skilled guitarist, and you obviously have a lot of music theory knowledge that you know how to apply. But you're also willing to show that talented musicians can't do everything, all at the same time, in a moment's notice. And I think that's kind of what's missing when the algorithms direct traffic. It takes a lot of practice to get good at performing, and when a new piece lands on your lap, you still have to spend a lot of time on getting good at it. Our favorite bands and symphonies rehearse their butts off, no matter how long the musicians have been at it.
@kalu_h2 жыл бұрын
7:22 I'm not typicly a fan of micro tonal music, but something about blues makes it sound great. it gives you those waky bends w/o the bend.
@iamthewalrus.2 жыл бұрын
King Gizzard is probably one of the only bands worthy of being asked what genre they play and answer with “yes”
@anthonynonya2 жыл бұрын
I know it's more complicated than this, but I find it funny that you have to demonstrate that you can play guitar in order to get into a school that will teach you to play guitar. lol
@Sonserf3692 жыл бұрын
This is probably the most fun of the challenges so far. Pure gold.
@moydamer2 жыл бұрын
I agree with Ben; the microtonal blues solo was awesome. Every time you break out that guitar, I really enjoy what you do. You have a knack for using microtones in a way that's unique, but very musical and enjoyable.
@stephenweigel2 жыл бұрын
There’s now a transcription! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XanGVtoq-Iask
@guitar199712 жыл бұрын
Ok no lie that microtonal blues solo you did was some of the tastiest playing I’ve ever heard you do. That was fucking awesome
@erikhirsh64142 жыл бұрын
I love Ben, he's such a great guy. My band and I have shared a stage with Bent Knee probably dozens of times and I can't recall a single time that he was anything less than exciting to be around 🥳
@Astukart2 жыл бұрын
This series is really cool, Sammy! I hope you do more like this in the future
@rowdymarrs70622 жыл бұрын
Hey man you probably won’t read this but just know that, as a beginner guitarist, I find your creativity super inspiring. I just can’t wait until I’m good enough to start making my own music. Keep it up, bro!
@lukegleeson21342 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I really liked Ben's feedback actually, it felt very realistic and thoughtful!
@inhalerofmoistmeals29312 жыл бұрын
Love the musical challenges dude, really lets you get creative and show us what you can do
@rory72892 жыл бұрын
I love your content man. Definitly the best type of content to watch while either eating a snack or messing around with a guitar.
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, comments like that mean a lot
@totallynotjohn80832 жыл бұрын
Nice pfp Rtl is one of my favorite metallica albums
@ajanator52632 жыл бұрын
This actually helped me, I’m inclining to go to Berklee and this gave me a good idea of what to play. Thank you!
@launder02 жыл бұрын
Those are some of the best videos you did in a while. Keep em coming!
@peoplecallmepeechez2 жыл бұрын
Some of your segways into your ad for your online course are so smooth. Would have been cool to see bens audition to Berkley and see how they compare
@thomasdelabarre69232 жыл бұрын
Omg that microtonal blues absolutely kills ! I mean, blues is always kinda microtonal, but going even more that way fits perfectly
@climatechange2252 жыл бұрын
Been really enjoying these newer videos, keep the good work up! We'll be there at 1M really really soon.
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks pal!
@russelljackman14132 жыл бұрын
That was great, from beginning to end! Thank you!
@jeremyvanengen33412 жыл бұрын
I love this series! Love this video too. Btw, I'm working through your series rn. Very well done
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy!
@caedavch.9883 Жыл бұрын
That sight reading was good. Menuet is part of a famous flute piece by Bach. Badinerie, the part that comes afterwards, is possibly the most famous part of the piece.
@electropunkzero2 жыл бұрын
I went to a Berklee summer program around 2002 and I soaked up so much knowledge. I learned some brand new perspectives on music theory that I had already known really well that reshaped my creativity. It's a cool part of Boston right there by the mall. I had no car but the train took you everywhere.
@ranadipsaha31302 жыл бұрын
As a sitar player, I really liked the sound of the sitar guitar, some of the sounds like the bending notes sound quite similar to a sitar
@diegoxxxbc2 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Bolivia! I rarely comment but gotta do it for that sweet sweet engagement in the search for 1 million! Fantastic video as always, and I'm a simple man, I see Ben Levin in a video, i press like. Here's to 1 million more and beyond!
@Jamtron882 жыл бұрын
I agree with professor Bong Lover, the microtonal blues was a great use of that instrument!
@colton58222 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your vids! I learn so much from them! Also, I love that Mosorite microtonal guitar!
@Buravohn Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. All I can think of is Last Train Home w that Danelectro. Yare yare.
@jars3n1252 жыл бұрын
that lick on the turnaround,beautiful.
@alexdotdash77312 жыл бұрын
Your hybrid picking technique in the jazz portion was incredible!
@JonFinnguitar11 ай бұрын
Hi! Ben Levin was a student of mine during his Berklee career. I’ve been teaching at Berklee for over 30 years. I’ve given thousands of entry auditions. I agree with Ben’s take on your pieces. Very musical on both counts. There’s a couple of teachers here that specialize on microtonal stuff (not me…). If you auditioned on an electric sitar,I’d listen first, then ask why the choice of instrument and go from there. I’ve seen much weirder! You’re a great player congrats on great content!
@dbass49732 жыл бұрын
i am no Berklee professor but 5 seconds into the first videoclip it is evident that you are a professional musician who is just trolling us. cheers
@CharlesSeipke2 жыл бұрын
I'm very happy you brought back the Casio guitar. Funky clavinet for life! Here's to 1 million!
@heavymetalfren48722 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite things that this channel has done.
@Bready30002 жыл бұрын
That jazz sitar audition is probably the COOLEST thing I've heard all month
@metalinyourhead36042 жыл бұрын
I cannot wait for tomorrow’s video. The video quality is so high on Sammy Gs content, and because of that the uploads are super frequent, but it’s still worth it. So seeing videos every day is awesome
@Berlysdad2 жыл бұрын
This has been a fun series. Thank you!
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you've enjoyed it, one more tomorrow!
@OmniZero11782 жыл бұрын
I love the " Do do do do de de da do" made with the sitar/guitar plastic thingy ma bop
@rawLmaobigDImEs2 жыл бұрын
What a great video idea. Love to see it Sammy
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@philipptomic63102 жыл бұрын
Just started watching your channel love it m8
@geraldhenrickson74722 жыл бұрын
I love videos like this…unique, interesting and performed with panache. Thanks
@nicolmicah2 жыл бұрын
Bro! Berklee grad here. You definitely got in! Come to Boston please 🙏
@ConnorHammond2 жыл бұрын
Ben spoke my exact sentiments. Great work, samurai!
@gillt67482 жыл бұрын
Awesome video so cool how you got variety. Cheers Canadian bro
@tarkenton38952 жыл бұрын
Gawd damn that microtonal blues solo was fantastic. Some real funky notes and some we're just spot on (as much as possible with microtonality) but that's where the fun lies I guess
@jackpasternak75862 жыл бұрын
that microtonal solo was one of the best things i’ve ever heard
@NotDingse2 жыл бұрын
Right after the jazz improv I got an ad with a song in the same key. Very smooth KZbin
@Coda022 жыл бұрын
I like this mini series, thank you!
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ItsRyan2652 жыл бұрын
I can already tell you're going places. You have quite the resume.
@BaldPerspective2 жыл бұрын
Late gang here, I'd like Jazz a lot more if they played it on sitar guitars instead lmao. Loved the 8-Bit/Microtonal Blues Fusion. Congrats on getting a scholarship too!
@Banshee11032 жыл бұрын
That micro tonal blues sounds like something I'd hear in Earthbound and I love it!
@Gunny_furr2 жыл бұрын
that microtoneal blues thing was amazing honestly i mean it just really impressive how well it worked everything was awesome i gottaa do more theory research
@pinball-wizard2 жыл бұрын
That cover of There Will Never Be Another You in the vid was very reminiscent of a Pat Metheny piece called Last Train Home, very nice
@utkarshthanvi40482 жыл бұрын
Hey great video! I'm pretty sure the Ben Levin's School of music is more advanced, and apt for modern music too, so congrats! Love your content, definitely want to jam with you someday.
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
I also want to go to Ben Levin's school of video production, the guy is on another level
@utkarshthanvi40482 жыл бұрын
@@samuraiguitarist You're up Levin. We're waiting for your "Ben Levin's School of Audio/Visual Entertainment, A post-modern enterprise"
@carterwidmor13792 жыл бұрын
Also wanted to say I really enjoyed this video man, you deliver some banger content sometimes
@sufferrng17172 жыл бұрын
gz on 1m, enjoy that plaque!
@lithominium99552 жыл бұрын
I actually did There Will Never Be Another You for my audition!! Unfortunately i didnt end up sticking with music school, but i didnt do autumn leaves
@RustyGonzo2 жыл бұрын
Haha, I just can't not hear Pat Metheny when someone's playing the sitar guitar. Great work all around! Super fun video! Subbed for sure.
@adamdixon63262 жыл бұрын
Honestly I liked that melody you pushed out with that sitar it was noce
@ReizokoRyu2 жыл бұрын
Killer video! Very entertaining and outside the box 😁👍🏻
@kicsiszol2 жыл бұрын
loved the blues soloing!
@revazzambakhidze34812 жыл бұрын
I love this series. Maybe it could be longer or continued later on?
@burnin202 жыл бұрын
Those videos are really fun! I kinda dig the microtonal guitar and didn't know about it. One rabbit hole to explore I guess.
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
I've used it way more than I ever thought I would, it's surprisingly fun but also quite a challenge
@nolyspe2 жыл бұрын
This is the menuet from the Orchestral Suite No 2 in B minor! It's a very lovely piece, that precedes (and perfectly flows into, in my opinion) the very famous "Badinerie". Your partition wasn't notating the ornaments (I think it's standard for baroque music?), so I don't think your intepretation did it quite justice. Viewers should definitely check out this piece!
@ryandanelson28892 жыл бұрын
Hey SammyG! Love the videos, keep it up!
@Rylee_G2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad your channel is coming back into algorithm
@clementd.73002 жыл бұрын
This microtonal blues is wild man ! I love it
@thevoid51172 жыл бұрын
Love Ben Levin I met him at a gig in the UK and had a great conversation with him.
@Tomislav_B.2 жыл бұрын
I would really like to hear more of that microtonal blues! It was fresh and amazing! 👌
@brandonwarren57892 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the great videos! It’s channels like yours that have helped fuel my love for guitar. Out of curiosity, what is the parlor sized looking acoustic on the stand in the background?
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
It's an art and lutherie parlour thing, I discuss it a bit more in my video "All of my guitars" as well as "is too much gear a thing"
@sebastiancardb2 жыл бұрын
Great video idea, loved that microtonal blues ✌️✌️
@andylovesbats45662 жыл бұрын
I'm in that handful of people who love microtonal guitars, and wow, you really killed it on that solo!
@stephenweigel2 жыл бұрын
There’s now a transcription :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XanGVtoq-Iask
@mk_rexx2 жыл бұрын
Microtonal on conventional music tend to sound weird to me (weird could be in good sense or bad sense). Your microtonal blues didn't sound out of place at all but still sounds unique and fresh. I think you're amazing for that. - a guy nothing to do with Berklee or any music school
@stephenweigel2 жыл бұрын
There’s now a transcription! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XanGVtoq-Iask
@jonny555ive2 жыл бұрын
That was fun to watch 👍👍
@hungryshark972 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 1 mill!
@carterwidmor13792 жыл бұрын
Trust me you got in haha.. I had a friend in high school who went to berk. I was in jazz band with him, and was basically his mentor. He never was quite as good at guitar, but he still wanted to make a career of it. You on the other hand are light years ahead of me.. so yeah you got in man
@wendelynmusic2 жыл бұрын
I totallly loved the microtonal blues solo. sweet!!
@wakeinfright54982 жыл бұрын
Props for the Gizz reference!
@kyle85752 жыл бұрын
love the unique video ideas man
@johnsonkaiden4972 жыл бұрын
i hope this becomes a series
@CaptCamel2 жыл бұрын
love that phase 4 sound, sounds like slide steel guitar without the slide
@user-bd5pz3ds8w8 ай бұрын
🤯 You did amazingly well
@hunterbushell32762 жыл бұрын
Hey Sammy g would love to see an updated collection video and show your amps. Love the content
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
The amps aren't nearly as numerous as the guitars. I've got 4 my dad made and a revv g10. I think I discuss it in my video "is too much gear a thing". Cheers!
@weresuperbad2 жыл бұрын
The King Gizzard name drop made me smile :)
@Nicenigel142 жыл бұрын
I've been really enjoying this series, Sammy G!
@samuraiguitarist2 жыл бұрын
It's been a trip, I hope you say the same after tomorrow, it's a controversial one...