British guitarist reacts to Paul Gilbert's lack of technical difficulties!

[@dmike03]

What always impressed me the most about Paul, is he can pick ever single note faster than most players using legato!

[@flickdasher1775]

faster than gary moore?

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah that's true!

[@brianjones8432]

Honestly, the *most* impressive thing about Gilbert is the guys humility..... He's always really down to earth, never comes off as egotistical. Likely from years of teaching and having to relate to students as well. But as @wingsofpegasus said, he's always just a good guy. Even though everyone has been putting him on a pedestal for decades now, and deservedly so. Same with Guthrie Govan, just a great and down to earth guy, and an absolute monster on the instrument.

[@muhammadmamunsarowarchowdh8382]

combination of alternate n legato.

[@sashingopaul3111]

Muhammad Mamun Sarowar Chowdhury you can hear the wick noises

[@Alfredo78666]

He and Marty Friedman are the only soloist guitar players I can hear for hours not getting bored

[@pranaakbary9924]

I'm with you

[@SpaceCattttt]

I've actually met Paul. And Billy Sheehan as well. My cousin works at Göta Källare in Stockholm, and he managed to squeeze me in backstage when Paul played there in 2010. I brought my guitar with me for him to sign, which he generously did. And then he said: "Well, let's see what you've got!" I almost shat myself! XD I couldn't compete with his monster skill, of course, but he showed me some pretty cool riffs and exercises. Absolutely top guy. And not only can he play like the devil himself, but he's also one of those blokes who gives back to the guitar community by giving lessons and always sharing what he knows. I met Billy in a music store, where he was demonstrating a new model bass (can't remember which it was). Also a really nice guy with monster skills. And hilariously funny. I got him to sign my guitar as well, but luckily (?), I didn't have to play with him...

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool! Yeah it would be funny to meet Paul, playing him the stuff he taught on his dvds, only worse! 😂

[@pewe822]

Kul historia! Vågat att ta med guran backstage till en sådan lirare... :)

[@briankoncyk3379]

Paul is incredible! One of the most rounded capable players ever. A really cool down to earth guy that is not full of himself. Thanks for covering one of the greatest.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

He was shredding so fast his guitar was traveling into the future and growing a beard.

[@mhunter1969]

What a MONSTER player. He is by FAR my favorite instructional guy and I remember how shocked I was when he would make a mistake and start over without editing it out!!! Showing the reality that even the greats mess up. Love it. Thanks Phil!

[@SpaceCattttt]

He makes mistakes? I thought he makes mistakes say: "Sorry, my mistake"...

[@mhunter1969]

teppolundgren what?... every other instructional video was edited to show a perfect performance... his was the first to show worst and all

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he's super cool and laid back!

[@SpaceCattttt]

Well, I haven't noticed any mistakes. It's possible he's made a blunder while playing a song I don't know (in which case, I might not have known it was wrong), but other than that, what kind of mistakes are we talking about? Sloppy scales? Wrong chords? Perhaps you're too nitpicky?

[@mhunter1969]

you are funny.... if you watch his videos, he starts to play a section and then literally says, "That;s not right, let's try that again." and plays the same segment to his liking. Watch the videos he does and you will see.

[@fistoftulkas7335]

The ultimate shredder, best alternate-picker, cleanest and most melodic, imo... The good old Metal Dog, what it was called before becoming Technical Difficulties, with a different solo as we hear, and one of my absolute favorite from him, amazing...

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah Batio is up there, but I think Paul is more melodic.

[@fistoftulkas7335]

Yeah MAB is a great player... Gilbert's picking over a wide variety of licks and styles, plus his impeccable control of dynamics, are still unparalleled, in my opinion... And his riffs, rhythms and harmonies are just as good as his leads... Lots of unique gems in his old VHS, like the first terrifying shred solo in Intense Rock 1 or Screamin Blues O'Mania, also The Gargoyle, Colorado Bulldog's pentatonic madness intro and outro, and one of my favorite shred-song ever composed Let The Computer Decide, there's a perfect live performance of it from an asian's clinic, you should check it out...

[@seanmiller7889]

Greatest physical player I've ever seen. Met him at a local guitar shop right before Mr. Big blew up. Such a nice down to earth dude. And he played the drums for our small audience of 12! Pretty amazing at drums also.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@theblacksquirrel.]

I met him at a clinic after Mr Big had blown up and he was still this super cool guy, like it was him meeting his idol, not the other way around! also his musical knowledge really, REALLY blew me away. He did a piece where he would ask for song & band from the audience and then play it and discuss the structure of the melody and the progressions, modes, inversions they were using... people were calling out some pretty weird and random stuff, I thought it had to be rigged (and practiced) until a mate called out some ABBA song, which he again nailed! I asked him afterwards and he said he just randomly called it out as it was the most un metal song he could think of...

[@fistoftulkas7335]

Yep, Gilbert is a good drummer too, he can play different instruments... I've seen him trading places with Tomas Lang in his recent tours for a song or two, also at soundchecks, same with Pat Torpey (sadly missed) in Mr Big, he played Smoke On The Water on drums in 2009 at Budokan... And yes Gilbert is a human's jukebox, it seems he knows every pop, rock, whatever song mankind ever created and can play it perfectly on request, mindblowing stuff...

[@mrknarf4438]

"Every guitarist has to be part drummer" -Paul Gilbert

[@giannimaggio474]

I'm studing this song right now and i can say this: i hate Paul Gilbert! Why he does not make a song like "Easy difficulties"?

[@wingsofpegasus]

I think that ones called smoke on the water!

[@timmyboy1970]

Guerino Mazzocchetti 😄

[@zigg4045]

Ow my... haha

[@James-hh1lq]

I'll second that

[@GuamanianHarmonLoop]

I really want to thank you Phil for making guitar playing enjoyable again for me. Your attitude and smile goes a long way and helps me appreciate the different styles and techniques of individuals. I'll show my appreciation with a purchase of one of your t-shirts. God bless, you.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@zapp99]

What amazes me about Paul is not just how skilled he is on the guitar, but how soft spoken, humble, generous, and kinda funny in a goofy way. A true master of his craft and a nice guy!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he seems like a cool guy!

[@kodiakfamily8032]

You videos are great. Your presentation in content and explanation is a real treat. I have not heard you play, but I hear is someone who plays, understands and then communicates the amazing feats that I have not seen. That is a gift - just like Paul Gilbert's hands! After watching a few of you videos, I think I am on the same line as you. I really like some slower more melodic playing mixed with technical brilliance. Paul G is not someone I can listen to for hours, but I have always appreciated his talent and contribution. He also seems to be a natural teacher. I really appreciate you highlighting these talents even more. Keep up the good work!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks! There's a playlist at the end of each video ☺

[@davidcoulombe3924]

Another great video. Gilbert is as good as it gets in my book. His ability to play notes at incredible speed mixed with his melodic flavor is just incredible. Can't get enough of him!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@elvisbullets7382]

GOOSEBUMPS every time I listen to this. One of my all time favorite compositions. Thanks Fil.

[@TheCjbowman]

Paul is gifted as a player, no doubt about that! I love the fact that he is so humble, so approachable, and so encouraging to other players no matter what stage they may be at. He truly loves music and has a irrepressible passion for playing!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he seems like a really cool guy!

[@j.rayredden1528]

One reason I cannot listen to Yngvie for any length of time. All shredding, not much feeling. Paul adds many styles into each solo. Big fan here.

[@chazbono5991]

yngwie's got feel, he can smoke up the blues with the best of em.

[@darrenstansbury4433]

I think a challenge many virtuosos have is making their virtuosity serve their songwriting instead of vice versa. Paul, who is also an able singer, is fortunate not to have that problem.

[@EliorThartea]

Listen Amberdawn.

[@EliorThartea]

Listen Amberdawn.

[@EliorThartea]

Listen Amberdawn.

[@MSB-fj7cd]

Paul Gilbert and BucketHead both have pinky fingers like an E.T.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha yep!

[@MistyMountainMedia]

Because they are the same person, doh!

[@MSB-fj7cd]

MistyMountainMedia No, they're not. Brian Patrick Carroll is BucketHead not Paul Gilbert.

[@WillCrawford0]

That's possibly because Paul was Brian's teacher :o)

[@James-hh1lq]

@@MistyMountainMedia no they ain't clown

[@88kingofhearts88]

Was this filmed in 1982? On a serious note; Paul Gilbert is fuckin amazing. One of the best guitarists alive. He's got the speed. technical proficiency, plus he can deliver very tasteful and melodic music. Way better than Malmsteen.

[@wingsofpegasus]

I agree. Paul is really cool too, I once saw an 'instructional' DVD by Malmsteen where he wouldn't explain how he shifted from one string to another he said 'I just kinda do it' and that 'it just happens'. Like some kind of school kid hiding his special secret trick. The answer was either an upstroke or downstroke. When you've played for a while its easy to figure out anyway. Paul always explains everything clearly and isn't this childish!

[@yellowlightingbolt]

wingsofpegasus That is because Malmsteen is useless as a teacher. Just because you are good at doing something does not mean you are good at teaching or passing on that knowledge (it is a different skill) however that doesn't make you a worse guitarrist (in fact Gilbert counts Malsmteen as one od his influences). Having said that is true that Gilbert is great at explaining music. I am not a player myself and still love his instructional videos.

[@Stringzippy]

Absolutely bang on there mate! Paul is an unreal player in every aspect of guitar

[@diegoguerrero7962]

Of course he’s better than malmsteen, although it’s different kind of playing; Yngwie just likes to shred all over the guitar and some people prefer that, but Gilbert is way more technical and complete

[@jonmcox1]

Paul was a qualified guitar tutor before he became famous. That helps when explaining stuff....

[@jimithy47]

Excellent! And so clean you hear every note. Thanks for sharing.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@Guitarmon8]

Also PG just seems like the nicest guy.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah definitely!

[@MrClassicmetal]

Paul Gilbert is a hell of a player and I like his attitude. What impresses me the most about him, on top of his technical abilities, is how he uses dynamics, muted notes, and great vibrato. And you're right about him having that sense of melody. The backing track is most probably intentional, he hss done things like that in the past as an homage to the music he's listened to while growing up.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah hes a cool guy!

[@latkagravas9011]

Not only is he an awesome player, but an awesome person. He was the webmaster of his website (not sure if he is now) and he use to always interact with everyone who would email him or post on his forum. He responded to every email I sent him and would answer any question I would ask with a detailed response. Super polite and humble too. Good luck getting that kind of response out of Yngwie :D

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha yeah he seems like a really cool guy! (Paul! 😂)

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he seems like a really cool guy! (Paul! 😂)

[@billyj5080]

Thanks Fil for putting that up. Great you got to my request so soon. Paul grew up 20 miles from my house... still the shred master but melodic.. cudos to you brother for your live feed other night nice job... have a great night... Billy J .. south of Pittsburgh

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem Billy!

[@ronnienose8608]

If I could be one player it'd be Paul. Not only can he play anything, he can adapt to virtually any style and is a great songwriter. No arrogance, good sense of humour. Sickeningly, he is also a damn fine drummer. A true musician who loves music and conveys that joy when you hear him talk about it. Can't fault him.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he has a rare mix of ability but is still down to earth.

[@yellowlightingbolt]

Went to see Paul live in a small club, first row. The size of its hands is impressive, something that calls your attention.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Paul has been one of my absolute favorites since Racer X! His melodies are great. He has excellent “pop” sensibilities too as far as catchy tunes. I love his album with Freddie Nelson. The song “Waste of Time” is a straight up pop tune with some very tasteful phrasing and a killer solo that is technical and emotive at the same time. Thanks for featuring one of my all time favorite axe slingers! Cheers!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@Carvin5150CFH]

Paul is a complete master of the guitar. Watch the video of him at like 16-17 years old just sitting there playing Malmsteen, Van Halen,etc. Everything he plays he just nails perfect.You are spot on with your thoughts on his playing so cheers for that. Racer X era PG is still ahead of its time as far as I’m concerned.👍🏻

[@ScragNath]

When he was around 17, one of his students was Buckethead.

[@robertburke784]

I saw him with Mr. Big years ago, and Paul along with bassist Billy Sheehan were absolutely jaw dropping in their speed and technique. These guys did some practicing!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@robertcook2139]

Hahaha! Nice observation Fil !! On the comfortably numb, i was liking it, then you pointed it out and it clicked!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

Eventhough I play guitar I can't call myself a 'guitar player' but Paul Gilbert blew mind when I was learning guitar and was inspirational. Still remains inspirational. This song should have been what Eruption became for "guitar fans". Such a technically demanding track. Much respect & awe to Mr Gilbert.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah Paul's playing is seriously impressive and he seems like a cool guy too!

[@gsxerwhite]

He's a genius. I remember ordering his CD from the back of Guitar magazine in the late 80's

[@jacksnedden8161]

Love Paul! Such a gifted player and humble. Anatomically speaking he has that very long sledgehammer pinky that can seemingly and effortlessly reach like no other!! (Commented before your commentary on his reach ability)....

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah it was destiny!

[@aweekback1]

Great stuff! You're making a lot of people happy again!!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂

[@GordonHeaney]

Great analysis as always. Been a fan of PG since the early Racer X days. His intro solo to the first video he did is stunning. The string skipping lick is classic. And yes, the Comfortably Numb chord progression is deliberate, Paul's knowledge of guitar history is encyclopedic.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@jonathanvince8173]

So right about Paul he is a great nice person and will help younger people to play better too. This is why I like your show.

[@plattplatt183]

Nothing against malmsteen but saw him times yes he is a monster but Paul keeps it fresh and doesn't play the stereotypical repetitive Runs that Yngwie plays there fore keeping my interest going. PS how about a video on bucket head or blackmore old. Thanks FIL keep m coming

[@wingsofpegasus]

I'm getting there! ☺

[@declanp1]

This is one of my favorite videos on the internet.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@OkieGirlForever]

I strum, I don't play. If it's easy I'm there. But I SOOooo appreciate players like Gilbert, his dexterity is full on, all the time! I'm convinced players like him come from another planet. LOL Another great review~!!

[@kenRoberts1984]

I miss playing guitar. I think I'm about the same age as you Fil. I'm 34 and last year I had to stop playing due to carpal tunnel syndrome. I still love watching this stuff

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah I'm 35. That sounds rough, guitar is my life.

[@mikepoirier2492]

Sorry to hear that Kenny...ever try slide guitar or bass guitar? Might be a little easier on the hands!

[@kenRoberts1984]

Mike Poirier yeah I tried that.

[@HipsterEatinShark]

Sorry to hear that, man. Hopefully it will come back again.

[@kenRoberts1984]

Brundlefly thanks

[@GaryGoRound-to7ld]

Paul and I grew up a couple towns apart..he's a few older than me...his talent took him him far early on ..before he was out of his teens. He is a mega beast of a player.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@vmat1000]

Nice pick!!! Insane playing here. Back in the glory of Shrapnel Records (US Metal Vol I and beyond), me and a few chums would drive by a record store called The Record Factory then later Vinyl Solution for the latest releases. One trip at the latter yielded Racer X "Street Lethal". Yes, i remember the Guitar Player Mag article called Spotlight and Paul in his 'pirate' shirt (RR Sr ;) but hearing this slab of vinyl blew us ALL away. Second Heat was great, too. Lately 'Dead Man's Shoes' live . Best thing about Paul, he's just a cool guy. Watch a gear demo and he's like a kid again

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he's a cool cat!

[@diamon999]

Paul does "widdly-widdly" a lot, but what impresses me the most is his change in recent years to blues. He has all the chops. I was very fortunate to meet him once in a guitar clinic and he is so infectious and enthusiastic. On top of all that his teaching the future guitarists with ArtistWorks is second to none.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@robertharden4092]

Thanks Fil your the best. Brother in music.

[@emreemre369]

I suggest you check out Gilbert's late solo work if you did not already... its been a while but one of them was the 'Fuzz Universe'. This guy is an incredible musician, and there is no more compulsory shredding in his music now.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah!

[@joegillis6798]

Thanks for pointing out the "Comfortably Numb" backing riff. I always concentrate so much on his abilities that I would have missed that.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem! Yeah it was definitely intentional by Paul!

[@prsplayer210]

Paul Gilbert right hand is probably the greatest one ever, the guys alternate picking is just machine like

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@julesmainman]

David I think he is one of the best but yngwie is the number one spot for the right hand

[@scottjm211]

julian morgan Paul is faster and cleaner than Yngwie.

[@julesmainman]

Scott M. No way

[@yorulaney8563]

julian morgan its True he can play every yngwie song, especially if you look at his 80s times he's much better. If you analyse yngwies playing he uses a weird system for picking. Paul kinda does to with his picking legato combined stuff but he CAN (or at least could in the 80s) pick every note.

[@nunyabusiness7927]

I saw Paul Gilbert at a guitar Clinic at the Raleigh Music Academy about ten years ago. Great player..

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@marcusdawson5621]

Saw Paul’s name and had to watch as a dear departed friend of mine, a great female metal guitarist, once took guitar lessons from Gilbert. I can see things that she possibly learned from him in her playing.

[@lukemanify]

I LOVE HIS LAID BACK ATTITUDE. HE CAN PLAY EVERYTHYNG WITH EASE AND A SMILE ON HIS FACE

[@leonardfishboy]

Naughty boy of the guitar virtuoso community. When I listened to his interviews he always mentioned about how much he wanted to be how he is now. this guy is all about dedication and well said again lack of technical difficulties and while I’m writing this you just said discipline is adding that too.

[@wingsofpegasus]

☺👍

[@RichardNixon-y3o]

If Van Halen and Yngwie had a baby, it would be Paul Gilbert. He's a really friendly guy too. Early on in the internet, he used to be the webmaster of his website. He'd answer all emails in detail every time too.

[@staffordduecker665]

Love Paul Gilbert. I"ve watched tons of his stuff. What strikes me most about him is that he seems to have more fun with his playing than most other guitarists.....

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he really gets into it!

[@johnhernandez1505]

I used to see Racer X all the time from 86-88 in L A. First time was at the Troubadour and we're the same age which was 19 at the time and I seriously considered quitting after I saw him and Bruce just kill it that night, lol. So glad that brief discouragement turned into motivation and inspirational drive, he really opened up the door of guitar for me. Love this guy🎸😎🎸

[@tonylaxson6528]

Could listen to him all day! What impresses me he can be just flying through the notes at lightning speed and every note is clean and clear not just super fast jumbled notes

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah his technical ability is seriously impressive!

[@tonvks]

The dude kinda looks like young Dave Mustaine

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@tonvks]

😏👍🏻

[@livinglife3257]

Ton Vongkhamsao Dread and the fugitive

[@johnaverydiamzon7953]

Ton Vongkhamsao yeah, I thought so too haha!

[@RavishingSailor]

Ton Vongkhamsao holly crap I literally was just thinking the same thing.

[@chemicle]

I Love how you can't help but smile in the same places I do - it's absurdly good.....

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha yeah it's impossible not to!

[@dakotacoon72]

You are the most British looking Guitarist I've ever seen! Love the videos!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha thanks I think!

[@markbirchette8740]

Fil, mate your right, now that you mentioned it I agree that it does indeed have that Comfortably Numb feel and sound in the background. Nice job on this as well. I think it's an awesome feeling when folk's are able to get past just listening to music. But when you are able to feel the emotive sounds that the musicians are putting out there in your on soul it is a very cool and personal thing for not just the musicians but to the folk's who appreciate the abilities music has. It's not just for the ears. It can help you to heal quicker, it is the One Absolute that can bring many different folk's from many distant places together. Lol, I know I'm preaching to the choir. But lot's of folk's miss out on these awesome vibes. Cheers from across the pond in Utah.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah I think it's good to listen without prejudice, if peopl don't like it then they can just move on. But listen first!

[@74dartman13]

Music is the best medicine! It does bring people together too, that normally would never meet. I've talked with really cool people all over the world about guitars and music, that I would have never thought I ever would! So cool!👍😎🎸🎶

[@elvisbullets7382]

Thanks Fil, Paul is my favorite guitarist, I love your analysis and this is my fave version of T D.

[@ace-nw1hn]

That guitar playing was TERRIFYING...

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@zigg4045]

Exact way to describe it.

[@levisalvini4110]

Scares a lot of other players, for sure! He is PAUL GILBERT...

[@mkivy]

What a technically efficient guitar musician! I was amazed when I saw him open up for Joe Satrani....at the HOB here in SC....I was blown away....I never knew he could play like this… so so gr8...he can play the classics note for note...have u seen him when he uses another guitar player help him open a song...I love watching and analysis of his work...so technically perfect....

[@billwhitman4125]

Paul has and uses every tool in the tool box. He has such a huge catalog of music to listen to and appreciate. Blues, Metal, Classical Electric, Classical Acoustic, his range has no boundaries. Paul and Guthrie Govan share the rare talent to play, feel, and understand the minor details of many major styles. Anyone can play the notes at this level. But their talent is broad. Guys who play notes without the emotion, just play notes faster. Andy Timmons too. A beast

[@Hotdog22958]

I love Paul, he's amazing! I've never heard him miss a note.

[@veronicanavarrette7009]

This guy is amazing! Great analysis Fil!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@ghfdt368]

I have massive respect for paul gilbert. He is probably the best rock guitarist on the planet. But what I always really revered about him is how musically open minded he is, he listens to all kinds of music and really loves to understand how it works and use these tricks and techniques for himself. I remember him saying in an interview when he went to study music it changed everything for him, he heard more genres and styles and learned more theory and made him really nail down his techniques come up with more music ideas and licks. He is also an incredibly nice guy. I actually met him when I was in Manchester a few years ago when i was a university student, I was a beginner at that point and i walked into a pub i used to visit a lot and there he was. I walked up to him and introduced myself and he asked me what my name was what i did, and he gave me some great advice he literally just said "listen to music you like even if people say its lame,practice your tail off, but its okay to put the guitar down for a few days everyone needs a break and don't be scared to learn theory" then he told me about his website which I still use time to time as a learning resource. Awesome player and an awesome person.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool! Yeah he seems like a really cool guy!

[@michaeltodd7008]

Wow, I really am impressed with this artists creativity! Amazing. Keep with these great reactions. Peace.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@paulpanza1474]

Paul Gilbert is incredible. He gave lessons to the great buckethead. The use of the pinky finger is what blows me away. Now I'm thinking is Paul... buckethead?! Lol. Another good one fil. Keep it going brother

[@lnugent1000]

He's built like bucket head....it may be him 😆

[@mojopin70]

Watching you watching Paul Gilbert has to be the silliest thing I have seen in recent times.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Trust me, there are even sillier things! Some people who have no knowledge of the subject material film themselves watching videos! 😂 wingsofpegasusband.com/about-me

[@Monsterdrumma]

I seen him in the crowd at a Kings X show and me and a friend hung with him and the now late Pat Torpey from Mr Big for the entire show and they were the nicest dudes you could meet! We were talking about the show the entire time as well and they were not aggravated at all just completely down to earth nice guys!

[@avilienakhro467]

Paul Gilbert wow he have a great techniques with long finger and very brilliant.

[@pomod]

Do you think Paul Gilbert was actually playing through a big muff at the beginning here as implied on the green screen? I thought he would have been a rack guy back then.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah I don't know! I wonder if he can remember that far back?!

[@maekong2010]

Paul's signature Ibanez picks (plectrums) changed my life. No lie.

[@adrianlee3497]

Mike Varney knew how to pick 'em. I saw one of those fringe guitars in a pawn shop for relatively cheap I didn't know it was his signature model until later. That's his Racer X stuff on the Shrapnel label.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he plays some nice guitars!

[@theblacksquirrel.]

He was 16 when Mike Varney signed him based on his demo tapes, Mike thought he was much older!

[@StephenMarkTurner]

That X-rated pinky is perhaps a help (I remember that from the old instruction VHS tape from late 80's)

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha yeah dam those genetics!

[@prasinos37]

Paul is amazing, you cant create a list of top guitar players without him included.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@UNGETABLE7]

Paul never ceases to make me think about using intravenous caffeine so i can practice 24/7 just to play this. What a killer player! Thanks for the vid, love your channel mate! ✌️

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@eirikasbjrnberg8753]

I saw mister Big as i waited for SOAD on castle donnington . I was surprised by the quality of the guitarist but non less of the bassist . Highly entertaining .

[@davidmacleod9313]

I would love to play like Paul Gilbert. His video “Intense Rock” was a huge help for me to learn alternate picking. Now that I am getting the arthritis I have to get used to the idea of letting it go. (I would have to be in my teens to even hope to get to his level. As if...lol Thanks, Phil!

[@jenkinboykz0]

I think it's called Metal Dog, and the phrase after the intro melded into what is now known as Technical difficulties

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah that's right!

[@sbardellajulio3114]

great video about paul gilbert technic cheeers not very much people talking about him he"s in a master level listen to him feels like great 🤘 paul 🤘 just one of the god's guitarrrrr 🎸

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he's immense!

[@ByDesign333]

Wooo! playing like his gives a feeling of being high...💫

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@einarabelc5]

Paul loves the blues. To be with you, one of the first songs I learned by ear, after the National Anthem.

[@rahullou3387]

Anything that is intense enough is not for everybody . That is why we see many people getting turned off by metal music when even the very best musical elements are there in the metal music community. Same goes for technical guitar players. Paul's technical difficulties is a classic great example of shredding where one can definitely see it is melodious, has music theory behind it's composition, has many cool techniques, has dynamics, has intro, build ups, main lead solo , outro, everything. But it is not for everyone. I have friends who say there are no lyrics / singing in the song when I blasts instrumental music in the car. What ever it is, it doesn't matter. The fact that we understand what it is, that we appreciate it , that we learn these songs to actually play it, shows a lot.

[@stevenbrewer5161]

fucking incredible! i love the clever change ups!sweet!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@ronh.798]

I got to work with Paul when he was in a band called Giant. Nice kid.

[@Kreln1221]

One way to help overcome the wide interval finger stretch thing, though it's a bit of a drastic measure, with it's own set of disadvantages, is to use a shorter scale instrument, so that the frets will all be closer together.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah I'm not sure I could live with the look of it! But it's ok its not a problem to use the right hand, I actually prefer the legato sound of tapping!

[@kiwipower9036]

This track is unreal. Paul Gilbert is one skilled human!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@TheLadsBandLive]

Paul may very well be the most inspirational guitarist I've ever seen (through his playing AND speaking). He always makes me want to play and become better. Also, how cool is Paul's FRM200??!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he's a cool guy!

[@UnfilteredwithjoeyB]

Picks every single note on time... beautifully

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he's technically amazing!

[@richardharms2009]

So we need per individual sized scaled guitars to utilize that range of fretted stretch instead of one size fits all. Not like pro hockey players have mold form prescribed skates at their "Advantage" Paul has adapted the stringing to expediated his playing and possibly used different sized instruments in his playing for instance the double bass.

[@RodBolt]

I’ve never been a fan of f holes on guitars. Actually, Paul’s pretty rockin’. Looking forward to the next vid!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he plays them well!

[@thatboybrandad]

The sticato in this song is on point

[@wingsofpegasus]

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[@4rcgv]

My son just told me about him. He is awesome. Melodic is the word.

[@Module79L]

Man, your titles always get me before I click to watch the video. As you know, the miniatures in YT's main page don't display the title's full text, so this video was titled "British guitarist reacts to Paul Gilbert's lack of technical...", which I immediately assumed to be lack of technical skills! XD

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂

[@Christian-vq8rd]

The Comfortably Numb backing is on purpose and is part of Paul's sense of humor. Also, why are you basically Brian Cox?

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah I thought as much! I have no idea!

[@minimoog4236]

Well, things can only get better.

[@julifer9211]

Your a boss and so is Paul

[@cabansinleaf8867]

Funny thing, when Mr Big first arrived on the scene my friends and I were all looking at each other thinking, just great, another hair metal band but when you listened a bit closer you knew they were anything but, and I think Paul and Billy Sheehan had more than a little something to do with that hehe.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah definitely!

[@rocknutters52]

Fantastic playing this is the kind of melodic shredding I like his musical knowledge is amazing also.

[@rexjansen7717]

One of the best teachers on you tube class act

[@thaddeusmccaustland8023]

I'm learning this, three years in and I'm working on this.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@thaddeusmccaustland8023]

Wings of Pegasus It is an awesome song man. You should consider learning it.