Paul Gilbert (MR BIG, RACER X) & Herman Li (DRAGONFORCE) Shred Collab!

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[@zakkattack99]

Almost all modern guitar players would not exist without this man.

[@smokedonnie]

@@DjinnGSXR Definitely Bro, IMO he is the best in alternate picking. I mean all of the guitar gods are awfully good in all techniques but to me he is the best in alternate picking.

[@reachblowsdick7222]

Very true. I use to play a lot of P.O.D, Limp Bizkit, System of A Down, Slipnknot, some Metallica, Nirvana. I thought I was king shit (in my room). Then I saw a Paul Gilbert live concert video.........(BOOOOM) my mind was blown up. I couldn't believe what I was hearing, he was beyond anything I've ever seen (as a kid so I was limited). Ever since I've been trying to play like Paul (and failing miserably) but on the good side, my skills have increased 100 fold, now Metallica solos are a Segway scooter ride in the park, I stopped playing all my old songs because they were just too easy. Now I'm playing songs "Scarified", Extreme "Play With Me", and other bands like Megadeth, Steve Vai, Jason Becker, EVH, SRV, some classical and now I'm gonna go for Ygnwie Malmsteen songs. I wouldn't be pushing myself to play better if not for Paul Gilbert. He's the man!

[@smokedonnie]

@@reachblowsdick7222 Full power to you man. Keep shredding , that's the way to go. After a while, start with more technical stuffs like Alan Holdsworth, that's the pinnacle of jazz fusion. Pick some Guthrie too , keep practicing.

[@reachblowsdick7222]

@@smokedonnie - Alan Holdsworth is an anomaly and his music challenges the skills of even those who are world class virtuoso, he must be an alien or from another dimension. He's one of Steve Vai's favorite and would put him at the top of his list.. Here's a quote from Vai himself.. "His thought process was phenomenal. I can hear any guitar player and I know what they’re doing - I might not be able to play it - but I can see it in my mind’s eye. But I do not know what the fuck Holdsworth was doing at all…” I'll give it shot eventually and hope for the best, thanks!

[@smokedonnie]

@@reachblowsdick7222 couldn't have said it any better myself. Another one to look out for is Shawn Lane, that's a pure anomaly. Even Guthrie says he can't play Shawn Lane.

[@KAGEMORIEru]

Paul’s definitely one the greatest guitarist imo. His solos are always what the song/track needs. Tells a story, fits and is always fantastic.

[@knivedytria]

To Be With You is one of the greatest solo of all time IMO. For a speed metal god to play something tasteful and never show-offy on acoustic is just perfect.

[@kinkinmyslinky967]

You are correct sir.

[@vethwynwetfeather]

I cannot agree more with you. The layers this musician has is astounding and under appreciated. The best part is he's always just been Paul. A real person and relatable human. 🤘

[@AbhishekRanaGuitar]

Sunlit Nights, To be with you and The Whole world's gonna knoe solos are just amazing!

[@kongking4088]

Agreed seems like a great guy as well.

[@heavenly6742]

paul gilbert one of the best guitarist ever....🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Wanshankupardiengdoh]

It's because he sold his soul to devil

[@rorschach4391]

@@Wanshankupardiengdoh That can't be right. Coz the Devil is taking blues lessons from him.

[@thecryptohacker9976]

@@Wanshankupardiengdoh You should read scientific journals and stop taking fairy tales literally lol.This is 21st century not 1st century.Religious idiots are decreasing thankfully.

[@hermanpops]

@@thecryptohacker9976 Or ..maybe you should learn how to take a joke

[@kartonomilagrosevolution]

@@Wanshankupardiengdoh Yeahh you are a Holy man. What a useful things have you given to other peoples dude..??

[@benjamineer3045]

Paul is not just wonderful guitar player, teacher and song writer, he is also very entertaining to watch. His goofy personality is simply disarming

[@RockoAckatih99]

Betul skali...saya sangat setuju

[@irhamismail6225]

Agree..!

[@hiraprxc.7141]

@@RockoAckatih99 betol bang betol

[@phantomechelon3628]

For such an amazing musician he is surprisingly humble and down-to-earth.

[@ohayoueveryone7954]

You know how good Paul Gilbert is when one of the modern guitar hero just humbly sit and take a lesson from him 🔥🔥

[@bemlisen2841]

you can see it from Herman's smile, he really admires paul, probably one of his biggest inspirations

[@HaidarAli-zr5ob]

I still could not believe how very clean every single note when Paul Gilbert played very fast.

[@chuckyinges]

The amazing thing is that Paul is not playing at super high tempo like 250bpm or 300bpm. it's his "cleanliness' from his picking that creates the perception of fast, especially when he plays those 16th note triplet runs. Like Scarified and Technical Difficulties are not even 150 bpm.

[@alanmilanez4896]

Paul Gilbert is the picking god, no one sounds as clean as him.

[@rorschach4391]

Paul Gilbert is the best. 😭😭😭😭

[@Porydong]

My man played crazy train kid solo. He’s the goat

[@rorschach4391]

@@Porydong And he kept evolving all these years. He is like a guitar Saiyan.

[@toxictator4561]

Paul's string skipping has always fascinated me . mans a legend .

[@sixty4guitars]

Paul Gilbert did a series in Total Guitar, those lessons taught me so much about the guitar, I will be forever grateful. I have seen him live on many occasions and when he played JB's in Dudlee he did an informal meet and greet..... I panicked (as I was not worthy) and left before he came out of his dressing room. Biggets mistake ever, thank you Paul, you're a proper gentleman.

"The drummer shouldn't be the only one in the band with a good sense of time" PREACH Paul. Preach!

[@saddocatto9245]

bassist without sense of time is a nightmare

@@saddocatto9245 Yup. Most of guitar players are like that too. Give them an acoustic guitar to play and they're lost and mostly without time. And I say that as I primarily solo guitar player/vocalist myself.

[@Guitariovaiphei]

Paul is not just the one of the best guitarist but also one of the best teacher...

[@youdidntcatchme6943]

I'm glad the community hasn't forgotten about fundraiser for Jason, really awesome!

[@ronsonesteban8632]

I wish Paul would live forever. He must be a staple in the universe. Legend.

[@scottfrommaryland7658]

Thanks Paul for your generous donation to Jason's care.

[@APK-pn4qh]

Paul is up there with Jason Becker and EVH and Randy Rhoads for me. Superbly talented player and writer. 😎

[@xXG3TPWNEDXx]

This was so freaking cool man. Im not a musician at all but, I really enjoyed this. Paul is so energetic. I love it.

[@jpotter]

Its a testament on why i call Paul Gilbert the guitar player's "Guitarist". Not to critique Herman or anything(he tends to go off the style of the backing music on jams), in this jam he never went off the track but still sounded his way..kudos to both PG and Herman. Pop off bro!!! BIIIIIIG fan of you both. Hope to see more interviews/jams like this.

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

Paul's tone it always pretty great, but man... so on point here it's unreal

[@BLANK-ps8vu]

I want Buckethead next 🤧

[@alvinsonngangzoyo315]

bucket head please

[@djhinormas959]

i still belive there the same person ahhaha look at pauls hands and there both the same size human litterly just chuck a bucket and a gibson on pual and got buckethead

[@BLANK-ps8vu]

@@djhinormas959 imagine Paul secretly recording thousands of songs !! 😂😂😂😂

[@djhinormas959]

@@BLANK-ps8vu i can hahahah lol i dont know how buckethead is going to go on this show but? does he talk now?? thought he didnt talk? he would probs bring a robot dog on the show that speaks Klingon and then have a translater dressed as a big bird translate it while he does morse code to the dog with nunchucks on his guitar! come to think of it id watch the f$%k outta that hahaha get BucketHead on!!!! lol

[@BLANK-ps8vu]

@@djhinormas959 lol.... affirmative 😂😂😂

[@jakeliftsnshreds6670]

Thank you Paul for donating that and thanks Herman for helping out Jason Becker 🙏

[@VirtualDvid]

It was so cool to watch Herman getting out of his comfort zone and nail it. These guys are awesome 😎

[@jpotter]

True! He usually wanders off but here he doesnt. Prolly bcoz of PG's instruction+own chops.

[@arlos21]

Paul is amazing he make Herman Li play some blues licks properly 🤯❤️ Can't believe Paul Gilbert jam some Rainbow in the Dark by another great Vivían Campbell 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ilyali1466]

Paul and his Technical difficulties inspired me to start playing guitar

[@blainetrain2299]

I have taken Pauls lessons and the personal feedback from him is absolutely priceless. It's so good.

[@hermanpops]

Is it expensive?

[@Returnality]

@@hermanpops Nope. It's less than 300 dollars for a year of lessons plus his interactions with other students. That's less than 30 bucks a month

[@Kelovar]

Paul is an awesome guitarist and a even better human being. I could spend hours just listening to him talking about playing guitar. He has to be one of the most passionate musician on this planet.

[@pogchamp7983]

Paul just taught me how to play blues in moments wow

[@adaher]

Paul gilbert is one of the few old school shredders that could hop into Dragonforce with almost no adjustment.

[@chrisgoblin4857]

The 3 string lick at the start of Paul's "Get Out of My Yard" album blew my mind when it came out. Paul is my all time inspiration for guitar playing, I started off as a Racer X fan and learned to love Mr Big and all the solo work as well.

[@MusicianinMe.]

Melody by Paul is just too amazing.. and he makes is look so easy

[@HandOfMetal]

26:34 now THAT's a Rainbow In The Dark ! Thank you Herman for these guest streams. Amazing stuff! 🤟

[@euroryan]

Isn't Paul Gilbert just the greatest? THE GREATEST!

[@adityasuman5332]

Paul gilbert is a master..... He isn't a boomer ...such a cool guitarist...

[@gordonbezanson4710]

Ya he's gen x.

[@richardgrant9367]

paul is truly amazing ! the licks he can pull out of his hat with no problem, will be blowing my mind for ever ! both of you seriously shred 🤙🏽

[@seagullpoet]

Bought RACER X “ Street Lethal “ when it first came out. On whim. 1986. I thought, at the time, other bands would be putting out such type albums. Boy, was I wrong. That release was epic ! Historic !

[@TornacenseDeFuturo]

I love Paul Gilbert! He is so modest and nice, I’m met him 10 years ago :) Jason Becker: “You should learn how to play guitar from Paul Gilbert”

[@mazterford]

The idols of idols,Paulo Gilberto…i played and learned his vhs intense rock 1 n 2 endlessly until it melts…🤟

[@XenomorphBN]

25:00 first time watching Herman playing the blues

[@MichaelKeelphotography]

I always thought it'd be great if Paul Gilbert had his own Late Night TV show like Letterman. Of course focused on musical guests, music education etc. He's super down to earth, smart, hilarious, has that public speaking voice, and I would definitely subscribe to whatever new channel had him on. Plus you'd get to hear him rip leads nightly.

[@vernonsalibad7343]

After seeing this video…I am now a subscriber….Paul Gilbert is one of the nicest and coolest Guitar players today…he is a Guitar Monsters with a Kind Heart….WOW..

[@austintyler8567]

I was so sad when this video ended. I could watch them jam all day

[@chrisq15]

That Paul Gilbert's version of "2 become 1" by the spice girls really rocks! but that "Technical Difficulties" blow my mind! 1 of the best guitarist ever! \m/

[@rvmusictv0122]

You guys really so much fun to watch!!! So cool and enjoyable.. Kinda feel needs a longer video but it’s really entertaining !!! Thanks Herman Li!!! Love J. Becker and PG🙏❤️

[@chow111jiet]

i LOVVEEE paul gilbert, thanks for bringing him to the show herman! big love

[@tommywho924]

This is 30min of gold. That blues jam was legendary. Thanks for sharing this Hermin. You guys rock \m/

[@guitarholley]

I love this! Paul is such a genuine musician! He's one of the greats

[@akidk1499]

7:06 lol Paul sneaking in a little bit of Crazy Train there...

[@brianward851]

I love Paul's shred, but his take on the blues is always so amazing. It has all the soul it should, but it is still mind bogglingly technical, in my opinion. I don't think he can possibly do any wrong on his guitar.

[@robertosozio3425]

Paul Gilbert one great Man ❤❤🗽🗽

[@FuriousMess]

these vudeos are soooooo freakong cool Herman. Thank-you

[@scottstone1475]

Paul is a fantastic teacher of the art of guitar. All of it.. Easy learning.great rewards. Thank you boss

[@attenh8650]

Paul is such an amazing human. This made my shitty week end on a high note. Thanks Herman

[@batute117]

he like is like the keanu reeves of guitar

[@EarthToSean]

I just love this so much. On top of being an excellent guitar player, Paul is such a genuinely good human being. I Neve get tired of hearing him talk about guitar and music.Thanks Herman for putting this together!

[@attilahun8541]

Woowww Paul was here and i missed the live!!! 😭😭. Still amazing to see him here thank you Herman! 💖

[@triledink]

I would call Paul Gilbert an any guitarist guitarist, he could replicate pretty much any 80s shredder without any problem.

[@vethwynwetfeather]

This does not get brought up enough. He's possibly the most well rounded shredder ever. 🤘

[@blazer6248]

Buckethead? 😉😁

[@jerkinking43]

@@blazer6248 Dudeee no way Paul Gilbert is better than Brian Carroll

[@TheOriginalBillyYO]

Shawn lane

[@strat1080]

Not only that but he can replicate any music genre period. Along with having ridiculous chops, his playing is so melodic and tasteful he can fit in with any musical environment. I’ve seen so many shredders look out of place out of a metal context

[@monocyte2210]

WOOOOOOAHHH YOU GOT PAUL GILBERT IN THE SHOW !!!!!!

[@kenminerva]

Mannnnn!!! Paul, you are definitely the best!! You are so inspiring!! You have been inspiring and you never stop inspiring!! God bless you, PG!! Rock n roll 🤘🏿🤘🏿!!

[@joshuabiddix2923]

Paul gilbert and herman li should do an album.

[@wanttosayadrem2551]

Amazing duo of guitar virtuosos, so nice and modest people

[@KennethGurholt]

What a couple of legends! Hope this series does not end after the fundraiser😊

[@rahjr4017]

You’d think Herman would know this inside and out. It just proves that even if you’re a gifted player, learning the blues can elevate your playing.

[@squidly2112]

"Just a kid from Hong Kong" (-Herman) .. and one of the most fabulous musicians and people on the planet .. such a great guy!

[@captainkeller2792]

Saw him live once. By far the best live guitarist I have ever seen.

[@simonrath1112]

Thanks so much, one of the Shred Collabs i wished to see one day...and it happened. I'm really grateful for all the very very cool Shred Collab you do Mr. Li, simply love them. Personally still funny for me, as an autodidact starting back in the days just playing upstrokes until that went really fast for upstroke playing only. Then a friend said, hey did you ever heard about alternate picking and i said, no. From that time on i knewed what all the fast guys did and do but still, when just letting it go most 3 Note per String runs automatically start with an upstroke. No matter what i do, there will always be some 'leftover' in the playing formed by the early upstroke days. And i always have the feeling that Paul Gilbert also still faces this situation which makes me smile since he could make an advantage out of it. 😀

[@squidly2112]

Man, I sure wish I had the money to buy one of these fabulous guitars .. I just love all of those guitars. Herman, you guys are so fantastic !!! .. thank you so much for what you do !!!

[@miguelhuezoguman3774]

Herman's approach being a guitar superstar on this channel is fantastic, as a fun and laid back humble practicing musician, congratulations on your excellent content and driving at such a high level

[@dloner9628]

thank u mr herman li and mr paul gilberto. both of you are amazing gtrists

[@esckay4fun231]

This is the best interview ever!

[@armhan]

What a genius, only LOVE for Paul Gilbert!!!

[@mattmartian1658]

I use to tell people who didn't know who Paul was. If their was an Olympics of guitar. We send Paul and he Definately gets the gold .

[@BlackenedEclipse]

Damn good interview Herman! Great channel man

[@jaygarcia5982]

Hell yeeee everything I like about music here! Just normal dudes having a good time with music. Thank you BOTH for being decent humans,may God bless you both for keeping Jason Becker in your thoughts,Thank you.

[@DreidMusicalX]

Beautiful guitar! I wish I could afford it.

[@cflowers69]

Paul sounds more and more like David Letterman all the time. Love that. Lol. Once you hear it….

[@crazefrenz]

I love this man. Growing up he was my guitar hero and still is but with many others.

[@KennethGurholt]

This gave so much cosy family vibes, lovely!

[@Trashpanda_404]

2 of the most kick ass uber humble rock stars. Just makes it seem like you are listening to friends and getting to enjoy in the creative process with them.

[@rhoieeichstadt8406]

This is great😊😊 two of my faves twogether in a video,,very nice👍🏽👍🏽

[@ianmcevoy9936]

Awesome show,cheers.

[@TayTayKemp]

Paul is a gem, thanks for this Herman

[@looneyman2.019]

Dude! Herman it brought a smile to my face seeing and hearing you play the blues. That was great. Hope all Is well.

[@danepresley7851]

Listening to Herman play blues is amazing and Paul is simply the greatest

[@instrumentalist28]

That Timmons and Vai concert pg refers to is one of my favorite performances

[@cmdrdredd]

I don’t even play guitar and I enjoyed this immensely. Paul seems like such a genuinely nice guy and an amazing talent. I stumbled across this video in a search and watched it start to finish like a kid watching his favorite cartoon. What struck me is how humble you two are about your ability. I think we see you play or hear your music and think “man they can do everything” but you weren’t afraid to show that certain things are difficult even for seasoned players that we look at as more or less guitar gods lol.

[@davetbassbos]

Paul Gilbert, the reluctant shredder, lol! seems like such a cool dude!

[@kc_jones_gaming]

Paul is awesome… how he talks about music is amazing. I wish I could go to those cool camps to jam with him. He’s just so f***in chill

[@felinekaiju4517]

I love every interview and live stream that Paul is on!. And there's nothing like jamming to the blues.

[@jimcoppa6946]

Paul Gilbert is absolutely incredible he's a great guitarist thanks for having him on your show

[@JustinSpakable]

I watched every second and was sad I almost was at the end. I love Paul gilbert with all my soul

[@StephenDanielAddeo]

Paul's the best for a multitude of reasons.

[@woolfel]

always fun to watch Paul, you can tell how much he loves music and sharing his voice. I've seen quite a few of this videos teaching guitar and he is an excellent teacher.

[@Eliteguitarschool]

What a great channel!

[@Kaminskip]

That was f'ing wonderful :)

[@kartonomilagrosevolution]

Paul for me is still my best inspirator guitarist of my love. He can play any style and skill. And he was a gentle man.

[@Taylor___]

This video with Paul is awesome. Usually when he james with people it sounds like two kids battling at a guitar store but Paul is just pure class. He's on the next level to Herman Li

[@beaumanikoth9142]

Great stuff!

[@loadding3160]

my idol! Love this!

[@blazer6248]

Jeez Herman. You picked that blues riffing up quick! Wow! 😲👍

[@TomFly83]

Herman sounded really cool in that blues jam. I'd love to hear him explore that side of his playing more. Paul is a great teacher.

[@Benobot99]

Awesome collab!

[@sonusworld5357]

Two Greats 🤘🤘