John Petrucci - Guitar Center - Dance Of Eternity - Q&A

John Petrucci at Guitar Center Times Square.
Play The Dance Of Eternity
Questions and Answers
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Talking about the new Ernie Ball M-Steel strings

[@SlickEnz]

Probably one of the nicest guys in metal, and one of the most humble as well. It's impossible to hate the guy.

[@refanjansen1589]

Totally agree with you! I never heard him said a bad words or else! Very great man!

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

+Refan Jansen I don't know dude I heard him bury Paul Gilbert in a lesson video. Oh wait that was a parody video. LOL!

[@user-qu3bj4qb1q]

so true, just great example that you can be a "nerd nice guy" and metal af

[@piano.man90]

SlickEnz you cant hate dream theater members 😁

[@Jamie-zs8ok]

Agreed all I see online with Petrucci is all class no attitude and just fun to listen too the guy could be your cool School teacher he does not have that Dbag Metal tough guy persona.

[@shafinnahian3191]

8:10 "Clap while it's still 4/4 motherfuckers"

[@marshallpjesky3645]

Shafin Nahian ikr

[@johnnyhenver3183]

"playing acoustic is like leg day at the gym" -GOD

[@DanielVerberne]

I find acoustic guitar so much easier to play tastefully than any electric guitar. I started playing on acoustic and have mostly played acoustic over the years. It's something I'll have to work on over time, the electric is amazing for access to highest frets, legato, sweeps and so forth.

[@relentless.7638]

So crazy to see such humility from such an elite musician.

[@OmarDavidPerez]

why would he not be? it's the other guys' problem not to be humble, this is a simple dude

[@Despond]

Silly cynical logic, being humble isn't always locked in people's DNA, it's still something worthwhile to be noted and respected no matter how often you see the trait. "He loves his son with all his heart" "So he should" @@OmarDavidPerez

[@Bareno91]

Such a nice, patient and humble guy. So much respect for him. It's like he has zero ego. One of the reasons he's my all time favorite.

[@makcatunao7684]

nice guitar Hagrid

[@singgihtubes]

Hagrid: Oh thanks Voldemort

[@TheBogami]

i love this guy more than my uncle

[@4466svenjohnpetrucci]

I love this guy more than my parents

[@rodownesi1638]

I love this guy more than me

[@madmaxbell]

i hope you are not jake bowen^^

[@irena7777777]

madmaxbell haha!

[@josieldrg]

Rodo Wnesi ahsuahsuiahsiauhsaiushaus

[@damianojeda938]

They couldn't even clap along to the 4/4 lmao

[@nicolarighetto3767]

I guess they all shut up after the first line of 7/8 lolololol

[@canman87]

Most people have such a bad sense of timing, it's really peculiar. Maybe we're all just biased because 4/4 is so easy, but goddamn; get it together, humanity xD

[@catshumpcats3]

Watching prog fans try to headbang during a concert is hilarious. Some people have no sense of tempo at all, it's hard to listen or see that. Any prog artist I like, I've listened to their songs enough to analyze any change up. You would think that every prog fan would do the same, considering how difficult prog is to play. Don't meet anyone that loves prog but doesn't play any instruments.

[@Richardrald]

He is way too humble... He deserves what he is today... XD

[@kanhatiwari8632]

Dude XS well said man

[@oldchanel3956]

Dude XS I met him at his guitar camp, and when I told him he was my idol and inspired me to play guitar he seemed surprised was like, oh wow, cool

[@Transferhell]

John talks like a father, like a patient father talking to his kids, y'know?

[@GiorgioDOPPIAG]

He's bigger than the Portnoy's drum kit.

[@aluandcache7336]

That formula didn't work after Portnoy gone.. No questions about that Petrucci is my most favourite guitarist.. But DT as a band is shit now.. Portnoy was the guy whose playing could cover over all the instruments..

[@TheDarkEternalKnight07]

Well, yeah

[@jesushardrock1344]

the guitar is afraid to fail

[@felipea.8075]

jesus hard rock hahahahah

[@oriell003]

With those arms anything there is afraid to fail

[@nathaciaangelina6134]

I've so many times heard the dance of eternity. but every time I hear he's playing the dance of eternity I always get a goosebumps.

[@ejv.96]

can we talk about how perfect that pinch harmonic was at 24:08 lol

[@manifestgtr]

why do people bombard like this? he comes out and immediately "over here john!", "I love dream theater john, thank youuu" "hey john, let's have a meaningful conversation!" applause is awesome...every musician loves it...but let the guy catch his breath...have some pride for fucksake

[@WybjornVR]

The problem is that people feel like they're competing for his attention, and this is when people get weird/inconsiderate. In small settings, it's not hard to get your questions answered, but realistically not everyone there will get attention from him so they get desperate. Hence why they don't do "hang out" meet and greets anymore like many other "less popular" bands do.

[@johnkaplan3810]

"You must be tired! Hyuck Hyuck"

[@leeg7106]

I think it is very cool how humble as a big name, John Petrucci is among his fans and such. He is patient, not condescending, takes everyone serious, shares his knowledge and facilitates himself well. Lately I have become a bigger fan every-time I have come across this guy. Been thinking about getting the Music Man Majesty Artisan Guitar : ) Cheers !!

[@Mattia_Genuardi]

4:54 John: *Plays a note Crowd: *"WOOOOOO"*

[@infinitusCR]

Not even a note, he just turned up the volume of the guitar 😂

[@realblakewilliams]

lol @ the crowd trying to clap along with the Dance of Eternity. Instant fail.

[@NOKnova]

Blake Williams They hadn't even gotten to the difficult bit yet! 😂

[@wiggy009]

Still 4/4 lol

[@elixenramirez740]

Porn

[@bradanderson3828]

A room filled with musicians and they can’t clap in time. Fucking pathetic.

[@sleepy962007]

Wow.. to be fans of Dream Theater/ John Petrucci and they can't keep a beat xD

[@wafaadbros.5741]

John Petrucci's secret to maintaining big arms at an old age? we think he lifts in 7/4

[@iamrichlol]

Old age? He's in his 40s in this video...

[@ledsabbazepplath3889]

He’s not really old

[@GammaFZ]

hes not old

[@DKguitarist89]

When that kid shouted out, Petrucci looked so creeped out XD

[@sergios4214]

Darrell Knight i saw this video like 7 months ago and i still cringe t the start

[@GuillermoPintoG]

minute pls?

[@GuillermoPintoG]

Abba235xx ty dude

[@andrewonym6456]

And he looks annoyed af after the kid's shout 😂

[@mekitzalol3064]

hey don't insult me!! I was only a little kid and I was stupid to shout out

[@rahard]

He is such a nice, polite guy

JOHN IS REALLY MASTER OF ETERNITY-PLAYER!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN !!! (born on July 12 1967)

[@Mattia_Genuardi]

You can actually study human anatomy seeing him play. On his left arm you can clearly see all the nerves and muscles contracting and relaxing.

[@aangunarto9173]

Saya dari Indonesia, saya pun mengaguminya. Dia begitu rendah hati, punya atitude dan tidak pelit ilmu. Yang paling saya kagumi lagi, orang sekelas dia pun masih sangat berhati hati dalam memainkan gitarnya.

[@deegola]

As great as a guitar player he is, you can tell he's an ever greater guy. So refreshing to have a legit rockstar to just be such a great guy!

[@tcrane8630]

Y'know..... he seems like the guy that would help ya move and, supply the truck.

[@Knosferatu]

+T Crane lololol

[@chucksteak6396]

+T Crane Or maybe wouldn't even need a truck. He'd just carry all the stuff himself.

[@Romcom_enthusiast]

Children, this is a god

[@tomesilva36]

How does he fit his arms through the shirt?

[@HeyLook287]

Tomé Silva His shirts fit around his arms not the other way around.

[@Yakushii]

+Tomé Silva I think they have to make the shirt around him.

[@mattmartinez7135]

Y'all are crazy he ain't that big. He's built but he's not excessively lol

[@Yakushii]

Richard Martinez - I can't hear you over the sound of JP's biceps.

[@mattmartinez7135]

+Yakushii haha get outa here. Giving him too much credit lol

[@nathanjh13]

Al Qaetrucci - The Stance of Eternity

[@the_darkpatator]

Thanks for this awesome footage ! What a nice guy, Petrucci forever !

[@edwardvanleppard2774]

Love the way he kept acknowledging his #1 fan specifically while playing! What a cool dude!

[@jamesdavid7782]

Liked before watching because how could this not be epic

[@Joesfosterdogs]

such a nice normal guy.

[@rahard]

agreed! rare quality ...

[@Hari_Dumre1234]

u're right i've never seen any musician like him.he just don't have any pride for who he is,very polite n humble.he doesn't even use the rough words such as 'fucking', 'shit', 'hell' cause he is man of god...

[@midiman5045]

I never cared for his style of playing, But I have to agree he really seems like a very nice and honorable person. That I am very impressed with that.

[@qztip]

his style? He and Jordan Rudess (the keyboardist for DT) did a one night only concert called "A night with Jordan Rudess and John Petrucci" where they played instrumentals. I think that between LTE, DT and this album its awfully hard to find a "style" he doesn't cover....

[@shinyahirano7]

SuperCool!!! thanks upload.

[@ricardoalexandresilva3937]

Fabulous musician I love it !

[@_Balaur_]

El Peluca Sabeeeeee

[@danielalvarez2054]

jajajajajajajajajaj

[@SkateGeneva]

Sebastian Pena uy sape colorado

[@ardiebluesman4618]

Amazing mr.john petrucci🤘

[@cepsicristian6608]

love his beard !!!!! Heavy Metal Santa !!

[@martinlagrow3330]

One of the best covers I've heard. Good job, random guitar dude!

[@Cestariarts]

Thanks for sharing, bro! :D Greetings from Brazil

[@tylerjacobson8012]

He reminds me of someone’s cool older brother. Nice dude. One of the sickest guitar players out there. Dream theater is hit and miss for me but I seriously respect petrucci. The guy has put the work in and is at that level where everything seems easy.

[@Diy-fever]

Very cool, thanks for posting. I was there! :)

[@TheGuitarFather10]

awesomeness. was at this workshop also and recorded only his songs. so much for guitar center telling us to not record and take pictures. screw authority! thanks!

[@johnwattdotca]

Whew! I thought I was taking a chance listening here, but, I'm still my favorite guitar player.

[@istillsuckatguitar]

Awesome. Thanks for uploading.

[@Michael_Michaels]

It's a joy to hear him speak but for those who can't wait, just go ahead: 7:53

[@ninjastar58fartmachinether50]

john petrucci looks like what i think jesus would look like

[@ferdelance.]

I think he is the second coming

[@fantabanta1150]

Ninjastar58fartmachine thereal Guthrie is Jesus

[@lethean1757]

biceps?

[@abdelmessiah]

The thing that I realized why he is so humble, John always repeat the question so everybody knows clearly what he wants to answer

[@williamkjwilliamkj1815]

Petrucci is awesome.

[@refanjansen1589]

Very very great man!!

[@vincentmichaellim1786]

Yes clap while its still 4/4 lol

[@yanava]

Fanboyism through the roof

[@ElMoShApPiNeSs]

Fucking annoying.

[@sleepy962007]

ElMoShApPiNeSs agreed

[@PowerVoltaire]

Is it negative to be a fanboy who admire their favourite guitar player???that's the reason they show up to support Petrucci....I'm proud to be a fanboy myself in things / hobbies I like for instance; Star Wars, Heavy metal music, Warhammer and loads of stuff, that I enjoy to do in my spare time ;) and nerd it!

[@yanava]

PowerVoltaire please come back when you know what beeing a fanboy means and why that is different from beeing just a fan.

[@JustusVidyo]

that beard tho

[@TheRocker0619]

got to love this distortion sound

[@gatsuguitar]

one of my dream guitars!

[@taomahNEGEV]

Love his solo album.

[@raytutorial673]

Love u guys John and the Dream Theater. Lovely 💙

[@carl_lindquist]

Enjoyed this video! All the best!!

[@7kaemon]

In the beginning John was like idgaf to the kid lol

[@MadNut321]

Do you even recognize specific emotions?

[@RICCARDOREARDON]

I AM THE ULTIMATE UNCLE~JOHN PETRUCCI FANATIC....

[@mariochiuariu8788]

Gotta' love his trademark smile :D.

[@naychimoehtun2477]

It's cool to show the guitarists up close

[@mohdfairuz1823]

Guitar god but still the humble person..respect & salute petrucci

[@hluahmar]

Awesome my lord guitar..

[@jstephen1]

John Petrucci accidentally inspires djent with the Mirror

[@GeoffreySplaneChannel]

Dream theater plus meshuggah = djent

[@davidamarat]

Dreamuggah

[@Guitorresgtr]

Petrucci é o cara!!

[@nickx1754]

25:20 Epic beast mode engaged...jeeze, man! I love it.

[@srwla]

Soy fanático de DT,.... hace años que no veía videos de Petrucci, he visto 3 hoy,,,y siento que ya no es el de antes, tiene errores, se relajó...seguro que le da lo mismo, ya no es ese robot algorítmico :(, igual es mi héroe de guitarra, un abrazo Petrucci !

[@trevbeats77]

Cool stuff...

[@TylerUSA]

I was there! Almost convinced me to buy a Majesty! Almost...

[@Hamka-wq8qx]

nice. john patrucci.i like it

[@victordorantes722]

I would love to know how many times he had been asked to impersonate adam02 like in the dvd

[@bradgphoto]

Great video quality! I wish whoever was filming was able to get a board feed for the audio. He’s one of the cleanest players out there. The audio definitely doesn’t do it justice the way I’m sure it sounded being there. Still very appreciative for the post. 🤘🏼

[@OBQM]

I'm getting some Billy Mays vibe with that beard. I've normally never been a fan of his Music Man guitars, but this new model looks gorgeous

[@alvaroescandela4495]

Nice cover!

[@vittoriocas]

15:13 WOOOO!!! I was in Rome too in 2000 :)

[@123lowp]

I love Dream Theater. Such an awesome band!!

[@user-yk1pn3tc6i]

i really agree! 🥰

[@TheBTEAMwins]

went to a clinic of his one time at a GC years ago, and our guitarist raises his hand to ask a question and John goes "yea go ahead" and my guitarist asks jokingly, "is it true than when you play a million notes per second people die?" everyone starts laughing right? Petrucci without skipping a beat laughs and responds "I don't know, no ones ever lived to tell about it" and we all started cracking up hahahahahah

[@michaelpark5681]

This guy such a beast he has biceps on his abdomen.

[@mekitzalol3064]

i'd like to thank my father for taking me to this clinic and making me viral

[@onlyonepeach5224]

u'll be my idol forever I'm Thai people ^^

[@FantaFuture92]

That beard, he´s Jesus i knew it!

[@YouSuckDeep]

Buffed ass jesus xD

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

I just see a facewarmer...

[@JAYESL]

I really can't headbang to this.

[@RH-5482]

Great video from John as usual. To bad GC no longer has a re-seller contract with Mesa Boogie, i.e. no comments from John at all about his amps.

[@zidy260]

When would mr John Petrucci come and show to Bandung/Jakarta (Indonesia)? I'm really want to see him

[@foxdie8106]

I'm your number one fan hahahaha

[@cowboyfromhell11]

7:54 song beginning

[@Joel-xy7qg]

That is one cool bad ass guitar

[@EmotionalShredd]

Holy shit. Is John getting into bodybuilding now. Dudes getting huge arms

[@ajinlatief1326]

Christ impelittery amazing...

[@marianobrascich]

cool,pls upload more videos !!! tis

[@ianguest2011]

Too many players think sweeping is the be all and end all. It isn't! It can be a very 'boxed in' technique.Vibrato is 'the' most important technique and it doesn't matter how fast or slow you can play. If your vibrato ain't down you ain't shit!

[@ianguest2011]

I didnt say they werent important I said vibrato is the most important. No matter what techniques you have ( or havent) in your arsenal vibrato is the one that separates the men from the gods. This is so taken for granted these days and the reason a lot of modern shredders sound like robots (Pettrucci obviously does not fall into this category). Too many people focus on the advanced techniques. All the 80's shredders had killer vibrato (yngwie, gilbert, howe, lynch)

[@shenkeey]

Ian Guest I agree with you. I know this great shredder, but his vibrato just sounds amateurish, which makes his entire playing sounds shitty. If someone plays a easy solo, but with solid vibrato it will still sound amazing. It's always the same too haha, they move their entire hand instead of this fluid motion

[@lathrin]

​@@shenkeeylol have you even listened to the solo from The Best Of Times or watched the rock discipline dvd

[@astigtv7688]

thnx john

[@oldGnRrocks1]

+paulbrian sumugat you just called your son an 'it'

[@christophermontez5889]

I liked the parts when he turned and plays for his #1 fan while smiling.good shit

[@leovienne0607]

He looks to his left and say "WILL ONLY SHOW CHORDS TO YOU GUITAR NOOBS" when the lead part kicks in he will face infront ahaha

[@guitarmasterme]

perhaps, and this is just a theory, but he might be facing his pedalboard.........

[@6stringhawk]

Applause

[@victordorantes722]

Good Guy JP: Uses phone to take care of his fans' throats.

[@jadarr1]

i love this song but when i hear it i think of how fucking crazy the drums are.

[@ENTP247]

Coolest dude out there. Looks like lord Shiva too. 😍

[@Nasosdag]

Jeez, he lifts!

[@devunnolan2039]

Damn right, he can lift shadows off a dream

[@Nasosdag]

Devun Nolan Hahahaha very true!

[@gregsuarez1309]

Nah... he just practices a lot.

[@horde616]

lifts them burgers lol

[@euriccality6668]

Those muscles!