Is It Possible To Shred With Feeling?

[@AshRavens]

Shawn Lane smiles at you from above. Beautiful playing.

[@josshlegg8647]

Rick can you please post more videos like this where you focus more on phrasing and lyrical playing? Such as your '80s ballad no shredding" video.

[@RickGraham]

+josshlegg will do, cheers pal

[@josshlegg8647]

Rick Graham awesome, love it

[@DavidNwokoye]

sounds like david gilmore

[@virnalinebrida-sunga7748]

David Nwokoye gilmour*

[@mksounds6326]

If Gilmour broke out of the box. And had three hands.

[@xklopan]

I think Gary Moore already answered this question years ago :) Sounds awesome as ever though Rik, you can make anything sound good :D

[@xemuz]

Vinnie Moore also does this very well

[@victorscarpes]

Alan Stokes Steve Vai as well

[@thiagobueno2032]

Victor Sabiá Pereira Carpes so did Jason Becker, Marty Friedman and even Malmsteen in his golden years

[@DannyGadish]

alex lifeson

[@tomandrehansen8827]

John Petrucci?

[@danielreeves4171]

Rick my man, you need, and i cannot stress this enough, you NEED to put together an album with phrasing like this. I really enjoy your old ep but would love to see your new style and shred put into some music from you man!

[@Smung]

daniel reeves you may like David maxim micic

[@ohaidere12]

Check out Chon, Intervals, Polyphia, Plini, Their Dogs Were Astronauts, and Earthside. They all have some similar stuff. Best ones are probably Intervals, Chon, and Plini. I would recommend starting with The Shape of Colour album by Intervals.

[@danielreeves4171]

ive already checked out all of these bands haha i dont need help finding the most obvious bands in this scene. i was looking for rick to come up with his own music, not listen to other bands. thanks.

[@danielreeves4171]

also because i havent even listened to this for a year, those bands actually sound nothing like this xD this is very virtoustic as most of ricks playing is. just because music can have similar tones doesnt mean the artists music will be the same.

[@ohaidere12]

Well of course Rick would probably make some very different music from Plini, but nonetheless Plini makes some really interesting stuff, and in my opinion has a similar level of skill.

[@jamespaps4257]

My god, this is a breath of fresh air. As I was starting to lose hope and thought no one cared about feel anymore this comes along. Amazing

[@freepok]

listen to buckethead dude, trust me

[@Dslasher99]

freepok lol "buckethead" the dude just shreds and messes with a whammy pedal.

[@ASqdrnDA]

soothsayer by buckethead but you just gotta dig to find some nice songs especially in the albums colma, electric tears, electric sea and pike 65

[@Ignore14]

If you think buckethead is just a shredder you obviously haven't listened to much buckethead

[@jfrog1979]

@@Dslasher99 tell us you have no idea what you’re talking about without telling us you have no idea what you’re talking about🤣

[@johnmcaleese8459]

Just mind-boggling. My God !!!!

[@dannyzep92]

I think when talking about shredding and feeling a lot of it has to do with phrasing and finding the right places to put those lightning fast runs in. Bends slides and legato technique help a lot too. This video is a great example of all of this combined together

[@laxmanGuitar]

his right sooooo controlled and relaxed amazing man

[@Dslasher99]

Oh man, 0:48 - 0:54 got me good. So clean and precise movement.

[@dominikmichaud1048]

This is the definition of a great guitar player .. I would listen to this on repeat

[@aericc]

Literally laughed out loud at how tasty this playing was. Holy shit.

[@DragorElite]

in 3 minutes this guy demonstrated 20x more hard work than most musicians nowadays in their whole career

[@foxybrown2]

That is some smooth playing Rick the legato is off the planet

[@luhanmairink]

We're just waiting for the album Rick! Amazing! Greetings from Brazil.

[@draper858]

that was amazing technique ... dont forget the power of a good long note... ala gilmore. or gary moore. nicely done.

[@mksounds6326]

I agree. I love a good shred as much as the next guy, but there's so much power in a Moore double-stop, tortured bend.

[@gurnstein]

Beautiful, just that. Get out there Rick.

[@MrZeddie15]

That run that starts at 1:22 :o

[@Finnvbot]

+MrZeddie15 It's so tasty and efficient it's scary.

[@seanruiz3357]

+Finn V. Arthur hint,...practice efficiency ,,,....get efficiency.....

[@Finnvbot]

Sean Ruiz True.

[@MuriMorello]

run.. thats vocabulary of who plays in more than one key

[@Amber57499]

Pff. That's the first pentatonic lick I ever learned.

[@josephdow5428]

Now if someone asked me how I wish I could play this would be at #1. Amazing timing, touch and composition.Bravo!

[@oceancrosby4578]

Ha, I am working on it and it isn't easy. I take on these kinds of pieces for mainly two reasons. 1st, is to gain technique become a better guitar player, 2nd is to see if RG is a mortal. If Rick is in fact mortal, I stand a chance. 🙂🙃😉

[@LowEndStrings]

It's all about the phrasing. It doesn't matter how fast you talk as long as the story is great. And your fingers tell a great story. It's fun and inspiring to watch you play guitar.

[@Drokkstar_]

Wow. Dude, this is incredible stuff. Clearly the answer is an emphatic 'YES!'. Stunning. Absolutely stunning.

[@JBENNETTR22]

In the 1980's a lad by the name of Jason Becker answered this question. Nice to see Rick positively reinforcing the motion. :-)

[@draper858]

Maybe my favorite post youve done

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

Rick! That is some amazing playing man!!!

[@jakobupton3615]

Rick Graham, hands down one of the most impressive players I have ever seen I strive to play as effortlessly as you do.

[@tonysarrio8940]

I've watched this atleast 30 times. Outstanding playing. I just noticed I have those same Edirol monitors.

[@dgfeeder9801]

You‘re definitely my idol and one of my favorite shredders ever... love how you play fusion shreds over relaxed backing tracks... damn genius

[@lifegoeson2422]

Absolutely flawless. Can't fault his technique and playing. He's perfect.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

i was literally IN at the first note...great Rick...

[@fourseasons4105]

I love how he answers the question in the title by just doing so... Beautiful playing, loved it!

[@davidian2.024]

I just landed here and your beautiful playing had me teary my friend...within the first minute it had my throat... the sheer beauty of this progression and the feel here is stunning.

[@YaoEspirito]

Too true.

[@thedome46]

this is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever had the pleasure to listen to !

[@kennyken7278]

I think Rick is one of my Top Three KZbin guitarist ever. His licks have so much depth and precision

[@b123kotey]

Cannot stop listening to this. It's been months. Too good

[@jakelemt]

This is seriously one of my favorite guitar videos, I've watched it so many times. Love your videos Rick!

[@YaoEspirito]

Me too. This one and his 'Bare-knuckle Misha Mansoor' demo vid. Both just stellar.

[@reyesplace1096]

Plenty of passion and pyrotechnics here. Love it

[@MarcBernadCasanova]

The fact of playing ultra-speed phrases requires lots of accuracy, technique, precision, control, dedication, perseverance... that's feeling for me also. And If the phrase is musically interesting... there's the answer!

[@hrdrainfalls]

Lovely, simply lovely. Thanx for the inspiration Rick.

[@Shreddster]

100% yes and shred with beautiful melodies also!!!

[@mksounds6326]

Agreed! Makes the whole thing memorable.

[@allenmay1102]

your playing is nothing short of astonising

[@Slayer-zv9ho]

I'm using this as inspiration. Love the mood, & how well the leads fit over the chord progression. Thank you Rick!! Keep it up.

[@gavinjuge1961]

You are honestly one of the best guitarists on the planet

[@tonypowell250]

Still picking my jaw up from the floor. Most tasteful shred I've ever heard.

[@YaoEspirito]

Check out his "Bareknuckle Juggernaut Misha Mansoor" video too. Same kind of super-beautiful phrasing.

[@soumyamohanty931]

It was just beautiful speechless ❤️❤️

[@melophile9070]

There's only 1 man that's you...I love it you nailed it bro ..big fan

[@mikeparsons7835]

Rick, I am always blown away by your playing

[@santinhoww]

Love your tone man!

[@gabrielanderson9899]

Nothing is impossible for Rick Graham!

[@draper858]

this is my favorite video of Rick's playing so far.

[@b123kotey]

Everything I love about guitar right there

[@jakobupton3615]

God I am so envious of the fluidity with which you play, I wish I could effortlessly glide across the neck the way you do

[@wolfos412]

and on the 6th day Rick Graham said "let there be shred" and Rick Graham saw that it was good.

[@azazulsoulmeister7959]

Logan Vogt Amen

[@bobrankin6048]

I am from an age when you picked almost every note this is amazing mufling pulloffs hammer ons and speed WOW

[@terryrichardson3054]

Fantastic playing Rick!!!!! Lots of soul.....

[@Joonaman123]

0:34 - 0:40 might be the best thing I've ever heard

[@ariochoa6971]

I would sell my soul to have this much talent. Fr

[@dgfeeder9801]

Absolutely amazing!! Always stunned when I see your playing... I‘d enjoy some of your improvs on Spotify

[@danaeverhart6487]

Yes I went to sleep last night enjoying ricks work and woke this morning continuing to do so! He is let's say so friggin talented! Fast as a striped snake, as clean as MR. CLEANS Bucket on the final rinse!

[@giacomoforbice5244]

The backing track reminds me Nevermore by UK (solo section), great job Rick!

[@benhawker7632]

Absolutely loving this!

[@chriswalshcustomguitars3962]

Different class. His phrasing is wonderful.

[@diabeticmonkey]

You’ve got that Derek Trucks “gospel singer” vibrato down. That shit touches my soul

[@kaka40031]

guitarist at his finest ... love it man ..you freaking rule !!

[@pwilson4726]

this tone and feeling is blowing my mind.

[@steaksauz]

Some of those riffs there gave me some serious Guthrie vibes! Goes to show what a phenomenal player he is. I keep coming back to this haha. Absolutely beautiful, Rick. Loved it.

[@markyymarkXL]

i could genuinely imagine watching him perform this live with a band, id go in a heartbeat

[@empirestatelvr3694]

Perfect practice makes perfect

[@mrsir5866]

Rick your playing is always so good. You use a nice, wide, controlled vibrato, a skill that many players don't invest in. Your command of the instrument is masterful. Bravo.

[@enzoaraujo7858]

Wow! Look at that technique! So soft and tasteful at the same time...

[@user-fz5wn4jy4i]

Wow your fingering on the frets are so clean and discipline....and loveeee the tone

[@pathfinder6991]

This is just gold. Great job

[@DudeWheresMyTom]

So to sum up, the answer is yes

[@erikpjokstad]

this is by far the tastiest playing I've ever witnessed. you've got yourself a new fan, sir!

[@RFWMusic]

Wow..beautiful backing track. I admire your virtuosity as well !

[@paulandlesson]

I have enjoyed your playing for some time. Your touch and clarity in this video. very nice. Peace.

[@pauloshea3741]

Holy fuck, I could spend the rest of my life trying to learn that. You are AWESOME Rick Graham.

[@elleeenon8530]

That's amazing! Loved it

[@FabruT]

probably the best shred I've ever seen on youtube

[@danbenkert]

Great emotional value Rick very nice as always !!!!

[@smellymeatballs]

Insane man, people like you inspire me to keep playing.

[@dimitrigigauri8304]

Rick, You are incredible. Great video, Great job! Thank You!

[@israelcosta980]

2:16-2:27. Incredible beautiful. The sensation of pedal makes every note pull out as an own determination of goodness. And so, the "giant steps" of each individual note bring some more quaking of emotion.

[@gamerluigi]

That hybrid picking is RIDICULOUS!

[@nostalcholy]

2:01 that harmonic..eargasm

[@cesarcarlosventura]

1:53 idek why i love that 10 seconds so much

[@dakota74]

That was absolutely amazing

[@juliancaicedo2493]

yes, Rick can do it. Just great!!!

[@denidenito]

This is the incredible picking lesson!

[@RaulGarcia-vy3zi]

I felt that! simply amazing!

[@Linox82]

You are such an inspiring musician. Peace man !

[@badboyscoob124]

I say "YES", shredding can have feeling, IF played like this!! Awesome

[@lukejav818]

Rick you are such a huge inspiration for me!!!! I really admire you!!!! Amazing musical taste

[@jacobmead7427]

Is it possible to shred with feeling? You do it with the best of them man! David maxim micic, Rick Graham, Jon petrucci , you're up there 100%

[@Fostrosity]

This is just incredible... man

[@celtacortacabezasxD]

just awesome.... WOW

[@squashedmike]

Rick, I absolutely love your playing!!

[@spencerleighton3592]

rick graham and dan donegan both prove that shredding with feeling is possible and incredible

[@phildyerguitar]

Incredible playing and phrasing mate, loved it!

[@YaoEspirito]

+Phil Dyer The guy's a beast. His phrasing is off the map. Also probably the most articulate pinky I've seen in years.

[@FonsoDalchemist]

You're the last of a dying breed my friend ❤️

[@albertofrigo4199]

man, that's PERFECTION!

[@maverickdoe6984]

That sounded fantastic Rick!