Classical Composer Reacts to THE ARISTOCRATS: GET IT LIKE THAT | The Daily Doug (Episode 714)

[@thearistocrats]

Hey Doug - this is Bryan Beller, hijacking the band account to say thank you to you and Discord Administrator KMach1ne on behalf of the band for taking us for a spin, and mentioning our new album. Very kind - much appreciated! Cheers - BB

[@Arrow2theACL]

Rock on!!!!

[@hulldanfan]

Bryan - Just want to say that rarely can you see three musicians who are just so in tune with each other. I am sure that you all work just as hard as anybody else, but the relaxation just seems to ooze from the band even in the most complex of pieces.

[@merlin5420]

Come to New Zealand!!!!

[@planetcaravan2925]

Loved your gig in Finland in the end of the last year! Thanks

[@brunocunha3076]

You're frickin' awesome!! Come to Brazil (don't forget Brasília), pretty please??

[@JasonMcNamara]

I shot and edited that video so I have to say thank you very much Doug for you mentioning over and over again how much you enjoyed my work. That meant the world to me. Working with people of the talent level that Bryan, Marco & Guthrie possess is ultra inspirational and so the editor in me had an absolute blast making that video as well as the others I did from that DVD. Seriously sir, you made my day. Thank you 🤩

[@Arrow2theACL]

Great video

[@hulldanfan]

Wow - Congrats !! - Could I ask you how the camera was attached to Guthrie's guitar?

[@Doug.Helvering]

Great vid!!

[@JasonMcNamara]

@@hulldanfan same way I did with Steve Vai. Just some mounts and some special double sided tape goop that GoPro don't make anymore, but I still have some that I use very sparingly these days.

[@JasonMcNamara]

@@Doug.Helvering thanks again Doug. And by the way, thank you for the Trevor Rabin interview for his new album Rio. I know many Yes fans dislike me for this, but Trevor is my no.1 Yes member of all time. His contributions really connected with me and Rio is a fantastic album.

[@CRSutherland]

To answer your question Doug, no. No one is better than Guthrie right now 😎

[@jessepeikoff7978]

100%

[@1000nthInLine]

Amen

[@richardmg9903]

So many languages and you decided to speak facts

[@JoseCinnamon]

Based

[@genixia]

Last year I saw Vai, Satch, Petrucci (both solo and DT), Riverside, Porcupine Tree, The Pineapple Thief, Progject, Umphreys McGee, and The Aristocrats. And whoever else I forgot. The Aristocrats were hands-down the best gig I went to. I was right in front of Govrie so had a bird's eye view! I think that he's the most complete guitarist playing today. He has everything from composition to improvisation, technique to tone, dynamics and rhythm. I could watch him play all day. The only negative of that night was that they'd run out of tshirts in everything larger than medium the night before. 😢

[@canman87]

The Aristocrats never disappoint. And yes, Guthrie is about as accomplished a player as a human could possibly be 😅 I've gotten to see these guys twice and it is not an experience you want to miss out on if you ever have the chance to catch 'em. I was also extremely fortunate to go to all of Guthrie's classes during John Petrucci's Guitar Universe 2 back in 2018, which was fantastic; I could honestly listen to him speak about pretty much anything, as he's very well spoken. My favorite memory from that trip was staying up with him and a few other attendees drinking beer and talking music until 4 AM on the final night before the week was over. I mean, how many people can say that they've gotten to do something like that with one of their idols?! I'll cherish that memory until the day I die.

[@canman87]

@@Christ_Is_The_King777 Yeah, he's a very likeable person even in-between songs. All three of them are, honestly; Marco always strikes me as the goofy guy that likes to crack jokes, Bryan kinda makes sure to focus on maintaining a coherent set while also tossing in a quip here or there, and of course Guthrie can craft a fascinating story about basically anything. I'll actually be seeing them again in just a few short months, because apparently I'm very lucky like that 🙂

[@Arrow2theACL]

Peak modern Jazz Fusion. These guys never disappoint. Guthrie could improvise the unprovisable. (Yes, I know that is not a word) Also recommend Nova Collective.

[@user-ov5nd1fb7s]

What the hell are you talking about? There is absolutely no jazz in that. Yes, it is fusion but the fusion is between rock and blues. There wasn't a single jazz chord change in that. They played on static harmony. You can't have jazz without harmony. Make a comparison with what you heard there and this kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH-4oYKfpqqLgLc

[@Alarinth]

I keep imagining guthrie + dirty loops...

[@tobykok8788]

Three of the best musicians out there and three of the nicest guys too! 👌🏻

[@alphaenemyplus8376]

Is this the first time with The Aristocrats? Phenomenal, phenomenal band.

[@BenIrvine11]

Ikr

[@Arrow2theACL]

We have listened to them in Council of Doug hangouts. Doug is familiar with all three musicians in other bands as well, so this should be good.

[@ironmanmichael]

Guthrie is from my home town. He played my strat in the local guitar store while I was getting it checked over. It was a sad day when I had to change the strings. Buy his books - Creative Guitar, Cutting Edge Techniques if you can. His wit and generosity comes through and you’ll learn everything you need to know about guitar. Loved your reaction, Doug.

[@wesleytrott6397]

I still can't believe that Rolling Stone magazine didn't include Guthrie in its top 250 guitarists of all time. Guthrie is a God-tier level guitar player.

[@SnarleySteve]

I don't think he's too concerned about it... lol..

[@averydallaire3458]

I'd love to see a reaction to some of Guthrie's solo work, like the song Waves or Ner Ner from the album Erotic Cakes

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

Combined level of skill in that band right now is absolutely off the charts. There are very very few acts that could match or even exceed that level of musicianship, performance prowess, and creativity right now. It's not even a soupergroup. And a hypergroup. Three musicians at absolutely top of their field, in their prime, no limits.

[@kmach1nex]

Thanks for for giving me a guest DJ slot! Really appreciate it Doug. Glad you liked it.

[@Arrow2theACL]

Great choice, K.

[@segproductions6094]

Thank you...😊

[@sweetpanic705]

"Can I audition as their keyboard player?" = Best complement ever😂🎉

[@richhastings2908]

Their album with the Plovdid orchestra has some of the best orchestral backing I’ve heard on any modern album. Stunning!

[@buckfuttler2877]

This is the vest ratio of price/venue size/talent of any band on earth.

[@philipodd3378]

They also collaborated with the Polish Primuz Orchestra with an album recording some of their tracks from earlier recordings which is phenomenal ,I am sure you would really enjoy being a classical composer Rkon ,Really glad you reviewed the Aristocrats they are indeed a fantastic 3 piece

[@musicmandan4857]

I'm so glad you finally got to check out The Aristocrats! You should check them out (and their new single) when they come on tour this year. Their shows are jaw- droppingly good!

[@ericblankenburg]

No, there isn't anyone better than Guthrie today. Thanks for doing this.

[@grandpascottshodgepodge9318]

That was a great intro to this band for me. I always enjoy hearing something new. Thank you.

[@strabel803]

Yes,musical wizzards of our time,i really dig their musical craft and outstanding musical imagination. As a bass player myself i apreciate ofcourse Brian Beller's playing,my take on him is,that he truly is a 5 string player,what i mean is,i have seen a lot of players with 5 string basses but,using it as a 4 string. All 3 are masters of their craft but maby evenly important to me,they always surprise or bewilder me with their compositions.Always a joy ,for me,to watch them.Mastery in motion.🤘

[@ditmavic]

Brilliant, you've got to play more of these guys! really enjoyed that

[@Rondo2ooo]

I had the pleasure to see them in 2016 as part of Joe Statriani's G3 in Germany, relocated from the outside to a rather small venue due to heavy rain. Seeing the Aristocrats, Joe, Steve Vai and Mike Keneally 5 m away from me with funny audience interaction playing incredible music is unforgettable. Best concert ever.

[@segproductions6094]

Saw gg n da boys one nite, walked out with same wonderment I had years ago watching mahavishnu orchestra, thinking, well I kinda play guitar....❤ brilliant on many levels...thanks for showing off one of the finest examples of what the human mind can accomplish...😮

[@AxelJVH97]

This is the song that made me fall in love with Fusion. And the improvised break from this particular live version still blows me away to this day. Unreal!

[@jhjansenhtpc]

Saw these guys live oct 2023 (Boerderij, Zoetermeer). The best concert i visited last year and maybe one of the best ever ❤

[@francoisathome5979]

I was there too. In my opinion that evening basses sounded way to loud; they drowned all other sounds. Great band however, I have all there albums.

[@molokodrengo]

Missed this when it dropped, one of my favorite bands! All three are not only top tier at their instruments but their creativity is what I think sets them apart. Minnemann is so tasteful and his cymbal work is unmatched imo

[@thomasdirk8024]

I saw them last November here in Germany. What a bunch of fantastic musicians! Killer groove…😃

[@theangryhog]

I've seen them live twice now and if you are remotely into true musicianship, you owe it to yourself to catch them live. Very talented, fun to watch, and all super nice guys. I like that their shows are typically fairly small and intimate so you can get pretty close to the action and truly appreciate what they can do. No weak links in this chain.

[@Future_Ruben]

Hey Doug! Please check out "Within the Realm of Possibility" from the concept album "Opus" by Nospün for another amazing epic. They are the lovechild of Dream Theater and Haken and came absolutely out of nowhere with one of the best debut albums I've ever heard!

[@Arrow2theACL]

Word is getting out about this band and rightfully so. The entire album is very "Scenes From a Memory" Normally I hear this and I roll my eyes because that is a massive comparison, but I think it holds very true.

[@skjeggendale4976]

Second that!

[@jamesderekeikeland9048]

Agree, love that album

[@yannick1036]

The version of their song "Last Orders" together with the Primuz Chamber Orchestra is definitely worth checking out ;)

[@leddygee1896]

All Of Them Are Musical Magicians...

[@Keegan0011]

FINALLY!!, please give us more aristocrats vids ;)

[@timfeeley714-25]

Stanley Jordan plays two guitars simultaneously in his fantastic cover of Stairway to Heaven. It's one of the most incredible things I've ever seen.

[@BrianMillerConcerts]

I saw Jordan do that live at a show at my university around 1993 or 1994

[@paulyost3283]

Guthrie Govan is, without question, the greatest guitarist to ever live! His phrasing is beyond match and allows him to improvise from one to the next flawlessly. I'm a drummer and first listened to the Aristocrats for Marco, then, Guthrie! I'm a drummer who watches more and more of Guthrie every day! I'm 73 now and not in great health. I hope to meet him before I leave! Thanks for another great reaction to a fun, fun band!

[@Psychograce93]

Seen these guys on several occassions, they bring their best Everytime! One of the best and nicest musicians out there. Huge fan of all they've done

[@offroaders123]

So glad you got to check them out!

[@rogerplourde1151]

i went to see them in montreal ,,these guys had a smile on there face the whole night ,,a delight

[@davidberesford7009]

I am appropriately impressed. Both by The Aristocrats, and Doug's obvious need and aptitude to be in a band. You were having fun Doug. Keep it up.

[@tonypeake467]

Thanks Doug for this musical genius. Technicality and fun. Will be checking out some more of their catalogue. Cheers from Australia.

[@StefP.]

About time! These guys are on a completely different league if you check their stuff! Seen them up close twice and they where jaw dropping and very interactive with the audience as always!

[@gf301]

Awesome Doug, what a treat! Their last album is one of the greatest things I've ever heard, and this video was a total joy to watch. Astonishing musicianship from all three,i don't think you could find a finer guitarist than Guthrie. He's super humble and not one for social media or self promotion, that's why he's not more widely known. But once seen never forgotten. After watching your tasteful piano impro maybe they should have you guest on keyboards!?

[@BrianMillerConcerts]

When you mentioned Steven Wilson at the beginning, I was expecting something more proggy. This sounds like jazz fusion to my ears. Interesting.

[@ojasrox]

Saw them last year here in India! Instantly fell in love with their entire discography! Loved to see your analysis!

[@Viiinc3]

The Aristocrats ❤❤❤. Always a fun moment to see them play live !!

[@kevinarteagaR]

The most incredible reaction !!! Amazing band, amazing musicians, amazing music !! 🤘🏻🎸🫶🏻

[@brunocunha3076]

I don't think it's about who's better (if there is such a thing). But Guthrie's absolutely a genius imo

[@iPondR]

So much fun watching you watching them...

[@jks3190]

I just love it when a muscian reacts to great musicians! I felt you when you started drumming on your chest😂

[@tonycooke3848]

Marco just missed out on the DreamTheater gig and then started this trio He is an unbelievable drummer you should check out his drum solo everyone on 2007 summer slaughter tour with Necrophagist.

[@buckfuttler2877]

Marco turned it down. He was the first choice. But he couldn't commit to the band exclusively, so they said Mike was. Which is laughable to think Mike was better for the job. Robotic yes man .

[@TheCyberMantis]

When it comes to guitar players... Some players are great. Some players are amazing. And then you have "wizard level". Guthrie is certainly a wizard.

[@Michael-fo3ib]

I saw these guys live a few years ago at a small venue in Buffalo, NY and WOW! What a show. Go see them if you get a chance.

[@Anteaterman23]

Marco has got to be one of the most talented (and comedic) drummers of our time

[@chetthehoss]

Agreed 100%. I'm sooooooooooooooo glad he chose not to get into Dream Theatre when he auditioned to replace Portnoy.

[@brunocunha3076]

Please keep doing Aristocrats videos. Guthrie's solo stuff is also gold, and I'm sure Bellers' and Minemann's will probably be as well.

[@agusyuli_channel]

Hey Doug please check out Mahandini from Dewa Budjana. For your information Dewa Budjana is one of legendady guitarist from Indonesia. In that song Dewa Budjana is working with great musician there such as Jordan Ruddess (Dream Theater) and Marco Minneman (The Aristocrats). I always enjoying how you reacts a music video. Thanks

[@Andreascarnero]

Nobody better than Guthrie today.

[@mandrillion2524]

I saw them live in Rome last december, what a treat!

[@erikdepee]

They just released a new track this week.

[@skjeggendale4976]

Finally!

[@rafaelsantti714]

the aristocrats live was one of the best shows and most fun I ever had, I think only Snarky Puppy is at the same level, just amazing experience, and Guthrie is untouchable .

[@sitiesito715]

Bryan Beller also plays in the fictitious cartoon death metal band Dethklok, you should definitely check out Bloodlines by them on a metal Monday!

[@karlsarkozi3626]

I only know Guthrie from his time in Asia. Saw him live with them as well. This group is new to me.

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

Doesn't get better than Guthrie Govan on guitar, Bryan Beller on bass, and Marco Minneman on mrums. Pretty much the funnest and most talented trio out there today. I can't recommend the entirety of their two live DVDs enough. The albums are good but watching them live is where it's at.

[@stevejones18]

Just saw these guys in Richmond VA on Mon. 29th. Small club 5 feet from the band!! Like a private concert! Unfucking believable!! Got to meet all 3 after the show!!!

[@carlosbarrios2203]

Just saw them on Tuesday here in Vancouver. My wife, who's into pop, was floored!! We walked outta there in awe. What a band!

[@tonycooke3848]

Finally i mentioned this months and months ago along with Animal As Leaders,Watchtower, Seiges Even and Illogicist!

[@jacobbradley1349]

YES!! I've been SCREAMING about these guys!!!! *Before video comment. **Didn't realize I never finished this! Doug coming in clutch with the shaker lol. Glad you enjoy these guys so much, Doug!! I yelled about em on like 40 of your videos and now I am happy to see this is on of my favorite videos on youtube. They're seriously good, and Guthrie is the guy you think is the best guitarist out there would say is the best guitarist out there. The guy is a legend among anyone who plays the instrument. No matter the genre, he's well respected by all who play. The dude is like the Michael Jordan of playing guitar. Probably will be the GOAT forever. Not that you can just label someone the greatest guitar player of all time, because it's personal opinion, but he's the closest you'll ever get to someone being just that.

[@callespringer9718]

If I could like this a hundred times I would.

[@chrisjackson1266]

Love me some Aristocrats! Duck is fantastic. They channel some Grieg and juxtapose it with construction sounds at one point.

[@carlosnascimento9269]

I wish the Liquid Tension Experiment DVDs were shot like this. Such an amazing display of musicianship and you can barely see it. The Aristocrats are awesome. I feel this channel needs more Pain of Salvation. I think Doug would love Iter Impius.

[@allopeth]

Please please do more aristocrats songs !!!

[@noncompulsoryl]

Furtive Jack is an awesome live performance! I think you'd enjoy it a lot.

[@dimitriid]

7:34 I don't think it would be unreasonable to argue than no: there really isn't any better guitarist today than Guthrie Govan and he's usually on the short list of anybody who knows him or of him. However for a fun sideway into a request, if you asked Guthrie this question I think he would probably mention the late, great Shawn Lane (Which he covered in the past btw) as a guitarist he personally looks up to yet mentions he might never actually reach in terms of well, whatever it's related to guitar: technique, musicality, etc. So maybe check out Shawn Lane - Get you back (There should be a restored/remastered live video version of it which is particularly inspired) even though he holds back most of the song to just let the melodies sing, he does hits the warpspeed button near the end and just blurs through like it was almost as second nature as those slow, thoughtful vibratos.

[@neilomac]

"Is there anybody better?" No, Doug, there isn't. Now that Jeff Beck has once again ascended to the Astral Plane from which he descended, Guthrie is undoubtedly the greatest plank-spanker on the planet.

[@kurtv4946]

First time I've heard these guys. Great stuff.

[@Schmiddsche]

great choice, Doug!

[@jamesderekeikeland9048]

Fantastic musician, check out Guthrie's work with Steve Wilson, amazing solos

[@maxx.mazzeo]

This is pure joy

[@SPAMDAGGER22]

Ha, ha. When skimming through thumbnails I thought this was a reaction to The Aristocrats joke as told by Doug Stanhope. I stayed for the whole video anyways!

[@thomasw178]

Im getting some serious Flecktones vibes from this for some reason. Obviously different, but wow. What an astounding assemblage of musicians.

[@RandyLott]

About 75% of this was completely improvised. Incredible synergy... they definitely have impressive chemistry.

[@jimmishoto]

guthrie has mastered the guitar

[@planetcaravan2925]

Is mastering

[@onsesejoo2605]

"Bad Asteroid" and "Waves" are perhaps the early signature songs for them, there are live performances available on them as well, from "Boink Were Doing It Live". I saw them on the album supporting tour October 2023. There might be better in a specific genre, but Gowan pretty much can cover it all, be it jazz, prog rock, pop, rock 'n' roll, metal.

[@FVD]

I first discovered Guthrie playing a version of Fives on the Lee Ritenour Six String Theory album where Tal Wilkenfeld also played bass. Killer version!

[@flea1972]

🤘🤘👍👍✌️ Check out their new song 'Hey, Where's My Drink Package?'.

[@buddysaile973]

furitive jack please, thank you Doug

[@TruzFest]

This is such a dank song! I love it

[@davidcombs9450]

i love me some Aristocrats and yes many other great players from Polyphia to Billy Strings and Paolo Gans just to name a few

[@offroaders123]

Oooh, I rediscovered this video by Marco Minnemann (the drummer for The Aristocrats), which is the progress of one of his songs for an upcoming release of his. I was curious if you'd be interested in reacting to it! It has been one of my new favorite releases from the last few months. The video is called "Marco Minnemann ‘Last Rays Of Summer’ (feat. Mariko Muranaka and Randy McStine)".

[@intredastingvideos9365]

The aristocrats are awesome.

[@toddrunyon3635]

Awesome 🤩

[@fredwds5178]

Highly recommend watching The Aristocrats play Jack is Back with the Primuz Orchestra. It is truly amazing!

[@jdbroders64]

You lose me when you start playing and stop watching because you aren't listening. With cats like these it's almost criminal

[@RamonRMarques]

hahahha love this react

[@yoninissan]

Hey Doug, loving your videos. You should totally FirstTimeReact to a double feature of Boi What - Plan Z and then Neon Tide. I would love to hear your input on these as a future branch of music called "PlanktonCore".

[@TheDmoe4000]

About God damn time.

[@Cinegavo]

Nice addition on the keys there

[@CraigPMiller]

Guthrie is … beyond! 🎸

[@thewestfaceofdhaulagiri6697]

Doug asks is there anyone better than Govan these days? Maybe not better but maybe on the same level would be Frank Gambale, Matteo Mancuso, josh meader, Max Ostro and Marshall Harisson.

[@piotrbazynski2389]

Hey Doug, if you like this one, you should definitely check out “Nuclear Burn” off the Brand X debut album “Unorthodox Behaviour” (1976). You’ll find some good musicianship there ;) Ps: if someone has already suggested it before - I second it!

[@soulconnectedstudioproject4612]

Ever heard of Matteo mancuso ... Incredible guitar player

[@MegaRockeman]

Love your reaction videos Doug. I would enjoy seeing you react to Sour Sigh by Myrath. Their use of Eastern scales and unusual polyrhythms might excite you. :)

[@Arrow2theACL]

Doug reacted to Myrath on Patreon. It was a Fan Favorites world edition, so Doug is familiar.

[@Ericlfimate]

For the next reaction video, another Alter Bridge- Pawn and Kings song reaction and analysis would be awesome