Robert Ritchiesse improvising to Sol Niger Within (F. Thordendal) on 11-stringed guitar

[@Akbar-nc6hz]

In my nightmare, I had to change the strings of that guitar.

[@TheTeaTVI]

looks like a Floyd too 🤮🤮🤮

[@sarge7string232]

🤣🤣🤣

[@robertritchiesse]

Oh, I change strings in only 40 minutes. :)

[@robertritchiesse]

@@TheTeaTVI Oh, that custom made F. Rose-similar, custom made bridge works veeeery good, right from the start when this grand guitar was finished in 1998. Slam dunk! Never had any problem with it.

[@markolivares6943]

Imagine trying to set it up

[@dronmusicsound]

Born too late to witness Great Discoveries Born too soon to witness Great Universe Discoveries Born just in time to witness Robert Ritchiesse covering Sol Niger Within

[@andresilvasophisma]

I love your harp

[@XChristianNoirX]

André Silva lol! I thought this song should be called.. THE FACES WE MAKE. Metal as hell.. Hails! (I'm playing around of course. It was a cool vid B)

[@Cestariarts]

Scale: Madness minor b13

[@Теодосий-ЗографКолев]

😂😂😂😂

[@hujyhujy7614]

+

[@lauscho]

You definitely got that Thordendal feel down! Really enjoyed this :)

[@robertritchiesse]

Haha … Thanks, Travis! … Hm, in fact, both Fredrick and me have the very same inspiration/"guru": Allan Holdsworth. Playing this awesome tune have nothing to do with geting a Thordendal feel for me. But hey - THANKS! =) Have you hear Allan Holdsworth? If not, check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6iziX5rh8iWi7s Most kindly Robert

[@lex.cordis]

@@robertritchiesse I had to laugh, because I had that exact video _already open_ in another tab. Ha!

[@marcossarmiento3334]

Too late i’ve come to this video, but i just want to say you have got that Holdsworth vibe that Fredrik has too. Very well played and very clean, for what i can see here. 10/10 :)

[@robertritchiesse]

Thanks, Marcos. Really. Yeah, Fredrik and I have that same "guru": Allan. =)

[@raziothedeath1484]

this was amazing . half way in it begins to sound very very natural. 5 stars mate .

[@CpLKaNeZA]

those holdsworth chords at the end xD beautiful. this was insane

[@bradk6170]

Long live the skullet

[@SirUncleCid]

First thing I noticed, what an epic mullet.

[@michaeljoefox]

When you’re so good at guitar it blows the hair off of most of your head and face

[@axhed]

wile e. coyote handed him a guitar and he never put it down.

[@QuinnGuitar]

Robert, you are a master wizard. I am humbled by your integrity and ability.

[@robertritchiesse]

Hehe … Thanks. I’m doin’ my best. I have bad days and good days - for sure. =)

[@rayres1074]

Wow, that could've easily made it as a Thordenal solo. It sounds as chaotically evil and unique as he'd make. Amazing.

[@robertritchiesse]

Thanks Thanks, man =) Well, maybe you’ll like my solo albums (playing my grand-guitar), for example my latest three ones: Defragmentism Project with the line-up: Steve Hunt on keyboard/piano; Morgan Ågren (the very same drummer as on Thordendals album Sol Niger Within) on drums; Mattias IA Eklundh on guitar; and Kai Ritchiessse on bass and saxophones. robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/defragmentism-project-2019-2020?fbclid=IwAR0JySOjeckOcBKOA-F44jCcoj05fSz5bbaMmreW7xbFTGz_aOK6sUXsYas Gautigoths - grand guitar suite: a special composed solo suite for my grand-guitar, in nine movements in the most various expressions. (performance-videos from Gautigoths suite available here on You-tube) robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/gautigoths-grand-guitar-suite?fbclid=IwAR2nxdqwiORzd96rhgkJi2wfUtI02Rp5KneEOk9b-i9a8rw83HYkKxlzREs Stockholm-Session Syndromes with the line-up: Morgan Ågren on drums; Kai Ritchiesse on bass and baritone saxophone. robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/stockholm-session-syndromes?fbclid=IwAR0BRyI6MADtbzP4Ie-FKOCsgX2Qx5FAYkCqkE46eTjxI4zQYtWgpjrWg3g Five more albums planned to be produced and release within five years.

[@dimitriospapapavlou9539]

God damn man, i got goosebumps and the Allan Holdsworth-style at the end..keep up the good work. You are more than worthy to solo on this masterpiece. Praise to you my friend.

[@robertritchiesse]

Haha … Thanks, Dimitrios. Really. Well, my friend Fredick and I have the same inspiration - Allan Holdsworth - about our solo playing: the holdworthian legato school. Cheers =) Robert

[@eeobeeob]

I've listened to this medley so much and now here it is reborn!

[@xovaqiin4844]

That aircraft carrier has a whammy bar? What kind of PhD do you need to keep that thing in tune?

[@robertritchiesse]

Haha .... No PhD needed - I promise. Just the ordinary knowledge, skill and experience as any kind of guitar instrument or lutes, no matter how few many strings. =) That guitar was custom made (on commission by me) in the early 90s. My main "ax" since -98. Top quality made grand-guitar; I never had any problem with it. Robert R.

[@MaXaNoMaLoUs]

I suggest everyone try to do their own version. It helps expand the mind. This is awesome btw!!!

[@very_not_emo]

legendary and most metal possible haircut

[@joycesanders4898]

I love that 'tar....even with the 11 string wang-o-tronic pitch lever.

[@empspxce]

Crazy. Nice playing, awesome guitar, insane bridge too

[@gabrieltremblay3918]

Epic skullet, Epic playing, epic guitar, epic library shelf, epic everything

[@QuinnGuitar]

Your playing is beautiful magnificent. Astounding.

[@emmettogrady3085]

I’d trade my left but to have you as a guitar teacher!!!

[@dzemperator]

between like 0:47 and 0:50 for example, is the "flutter" effect produced by delay+expression or something else? fredrik uses that type of sound a lot and it seems like a lot of fun :D

[@rottendeadite]

I miss my GSP2101. I don't know if I'd buy another one, but when I had it, it was great.

[@robertritchiesse]

I hear you .... have 7 units of GSP 2101. Five of them for sale ... I had six of them in my guitar rig a few years ago, in mix with each other. The other ones was for reserve.

[@Peters518]

Insanely rhythmic and technique skill!! Almost speachless .. Peet

[@robertritchiesse]

Thanks Thanks, man =) Well, maybe you’ll like my solo albums (playing my grand-guitar), for example my latest three ones: Defragmentism Project with the line-up: Steve Hunt on keyboard/piano; Morgan Ågren on drums; Mattias IA Eklundh on guitar; and Kai Ritchiessse on bass and saxophones. robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/defragmentism-project-2019-2020?fbclid=IwAR0JySOjeckOcBKOA-F44jCcoj05fSz5bbaMmreW7xbFTGz_aOK6sUXsYas Gautigoths - grand guitar suite: a special composed solo suite for my grand-guitar, in nine movements in the most various expressions. (performance-videos from Gautigoths suite available here on You-tube) robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/gautigoths-grand-guitar-suite?fbclid=IwAR2nxdqwiORzd96rhgkJi2wfUtI02Rp5KneEOk9b-i9a8rw83HYkKxlzREs Stockholm-Session Syndromes with the line-up: Morgan Ågren on drums; Kai Ritchiesse on bass and baritone saxophone. robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/stockholm-session-syndromes?fbclid=IwAR0BRyI6MADtbzP4Ie-FKOCsgX2Qx5FAYkCqkE46eTjxI4zQYtWgpjrWg3g Five more albums planned to be produced and release within five years.

[@afaqadnan7336]

FANTASTIC ... 1:15 ... my favorite moment .... bigman big lines big guitar :) i have to edit my comment becoz of what you did at 2:24 .. super holdsworthian

[@robertritchiesse]

Thanks man! =)

[@BravoIllusion]

Wtf was that 1:15 chops so quick his hands teleport

[@johnstitt2615]

Now this is reaching for something else. Groovy.

[@Iheartdgd]

That is a floating bridge on an 11 string... LMAO

[@sergeymineychev7482]

^^ Incredibly cool man . I cant imagine now i can hold this whole harp in my hands ;)

[@Chlortextrophan]

Sir, your Holdsworthian technique is incredible. Cheers!

[@nebularvoid4669]

That Floyd looks fun

[@לוטן-ז2נ]

great work man, u r one from a few youtube players which worth watching.

[@robertritchiesse]

Thanks, man - really. :) I have not made many videos lately, but there is a good reason for this: I’ve been very busy with my next solo album with Morgan Ågren (drums), Steve Hunt (keyboard and piano), Mattias IA Eklundh (guitar, on track only, as a guest) & and my brother Kai (bass and saxophones) + symphony and choir arr "here and there". And not only this album will be released, but one more album; an old project (after some editing and re-mix etc). Both the albums - Fragmentism Project (2003-2004) and Defragmentism Project (2019-2020) - is planned to be released at the end of January, one week between ’em. Cheers - and thanks again Robert

[@לוטן-ז2נ]

@@robertritchiesse that's great. I have to say that the guitar world has lost his way. i believe that you are the best guitar player in the world right now who is not famous. now days it is all about sweep picking, alternate picking and so on but no music.

[@robertritchiesse]

@@לוטן-ז2נ Thanks, man - really. I know only one thing: I’m not trying to make, or rather restart, some kind of a carerr here. I’m 50 years old., and I’m doin‘ a lot of other things today as well - no only music (for example writing books about history in linguistic). But .... playing with celebrities, from time to time, and just having a good time, releasing albums - I’m fully satisfied with that. B t w: earlier this year, in the summer, I wrote a guitar concert, special composed for my grand guitar. Two versions: on totally solo (clean and big sound only); and one version with symphony orchestra & choir. I guess I’ll make albums of both - .versions. Gimme two to four years. . Oh, I have some other things going on with some "real deal" celebrity musicians - really iconic ones. But because it’s not my projects in these cases, it’s not my secrets to reveal. Cheers Robert

[@axisdriftguitarworks1384]

You are fantastic!

[@robertritchiesse]

Thanks, man - really =) Well, maybe you’ll like my solo albums (playing my grand-guitar), for example my latest three ones: Defragmentism Project with the line-up: Steve Hunt on keyboard/piano; Morgan Ågren on drums; Mattias IA Eklundh on guitar; and Kai Ritchiessse on bass and saxophones. robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/defragmentism-project-2019-2020?fbclid=IwAR0JySOjeckOcBKOA-F44jCcoj05fSz5bbaMmreW7xbFTGz_aOK6sUXsYas Gautigoths - grand guitar suite: a special composed solo suite for my grand-guitar, in nine movements in the most various expressions. (performance-videos from Gautigoths suite available here on You-tube) robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/gautigoths-grand-guitar-suite?fbclid=IwAR2nxdqwiORzd96rhgkJi2wfUtI02Rp5KneEOk9b-i9a8rw83HYkKxlzREs Stockholm-Session Syndromes with the line-up: Morgan Ågren on drums; Kai Ritchiesse on bass and baritone saxophone. robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/stockholm-session-syndromes?fbclid=IwAR0BRyI6MADtbzP4Ie-FKOCsgX2Qx5FAYkCqkE46eTjxI4zQYtWgpjrWg3g Five more albums planned to be produced and released within five years.

[@mark6302]

I can't get over the guitar matching the bookcase that is fancy as fuck

[@robertritchiesse]

Well, antique books, antique guitar. It adds upp .... Hahaha

[@jebslept8515]

amazing

[@louistorres]

Holy smoke!

[@jakedemolisher5032]

That resolution at 1:28 is just gorgeous.

[@joshuawerner3074]

Bro cool 🎸 guitar and great playing is that’s Kahler tremolo system you got as the bridge!

[@robertritchiesse]

Thanks, Joshua. =) .... Nope. That trem. syst. is - close enough - a Floyd Rose one. That grand guitar was custom made on commission by me, in the 90s. Cheers! Robert

[@joshuawerner3074]

You build guitars that’s awesome I’d love to be friends with a luither hit me up on Instagram so I can stay better in contact with ya maybe later in a distant future you could build me some extended range guitars and bass if possible what’s your luither company you got! My Instagram is joshuawerner61

[@robertritchiesse]

@@joshuawerner3074 I’m not very fond of social media, Joshua. I only have my Fb-page and my KZbin-account. That’s it. We’ll chatt on Messenger. Cheers

[@EVEROSFP1]

👌👌👍👍👍you play really great man.

[@treborkciddur]

Very inspiring!

[@madmaxx010]

You have many leather-bound books, and your house smells of rich mahogany. Killer playing btw 😎👍

[@tromboneman4517]

The skill required to handle this beast of an instrument is nuts. Please write your own material! It could very well be the future of metal.

[@Caynug]

Rob at it again, you nail those solos so well - more meshuggah stuff coming soon? I hope!

[@robertritchiesse]

Thanks, Caynug! =) Naaaaaa, no more Meshuggah. This was an exception. Sorry, Caynog. I found that backtrack video (Fredrik and Morgan kzbin.info/www/bejne/amGroWd3pLqBmac ) a few days ago by "happy coincident". When I found this video of mine favorite parts of Fredrik’s solo album, I thought that I could give it a "go" by improvising along with it - just for once and just for fun. Just one(!) evening about this, no longer than that. Both Fredrik and Morgan are acquiantances < > friends of mine. But I totally adore them as musicians as well. Morgan Ågren, the drummer on Sol Niger Within, liked this video above very much … *Yay*!!! =) Hm, not so long ago, I released this video, on of the most demanding pieces I’ve ever played: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZmUgmivgtCWbq8 Fredrik’s respons about my guitar-playing was: "… beyond impressive". His response made me very glad. If Allan Holdsworth himself (Fredrik’s and my common ’Master’ since many many years) had said it, I would felt like "finding salvation". Now, it is time for me to continue my studying in our (my and Fredrik’s) Masters music; the music of Allan Holdsworth. But hey - do you know that I sometimes get this Meshuggah-inspiration in composing my own music, for exemple in intro- and outro part in my opening tune Metal Fragmentism on my soloalbum Fragmentism Project from 2004?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opWokqWioM9_p5o (Note: If everything goes well, I’ll release a second soloalbum about 2-3 years from now. Maybe(!) there will be some Meshuggah-inspired "stuff" there too. Donnow … ;) ) Once again - thanks! All the best to ya, Caynug - and everyone who reads this. Robert "Rob Guz" Ritchiesse

[@Caynug]

Rob, thank you for that indepth answer. This is very interesting, I didnt know you know fredik so well - hes my idol with his style and his interpretation of alans crazy sounds. If you didn't know: The way you play and use your instrument inspires my upcoming music alot, and before you I didnt know of alan holdsworth.

[@robertritchiesse]

Thanks. Your lines makes me glad. Of course, as a musician, I wanna do a show, you know. But to me, it is also very important to inspire others, like others inspire me. Hm, Fredrik and I are more like acquiantances rather than friends. But hey, we do have a "check" on each other, from time tro time - and we have great respects for each others work, no matter he is very well known and I’m not. However, Morgan and I are in contact pretty frequently and discuss music and exchanging … cool reflections and discussions in music. ;) Oh, you did not know of Allan Holsdsworth … Fredrik’s and my ’Master’? Gosh … I strongly recommend Allan Holdsworth’s music, albums, concerts, videos etc … For example, check out the 5 first minutes - ah, what the heck, the first tune - in this video. Everytime I’m watching this, I’m "on my kneeez". Check it out - and by all means, tell me what you think. =) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6XMfZZra6d9Z6s

[@gianluferro]

This is wonderful!!!!

[@robertritchiesse]

Thanks, Gianluca Ferro. I had a great time improvising to this tune, right after I found one Fredrik T. / Morgan Å-video here on You-tube. That video was - are - perfect play-along "stuff". Morgan Å, who is a friend of mine, liked this video a lot. That made me glad. He is one of the greatest drummer known to me. I don’t know if Fredrik - we are aquaintances to each other - have watched this video. But Fredrik do liked the linked below video (in this comment) very much. Maybe you’ll like it to? =) (Fredrick and I do have one thing in common: we both have Allan Holdsworth as our main inspiration / "guru-man", and Fredrik and I are "having an eye" on each others work. *haha*.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZmUgmivgtCWbq8 All the best to ya Rob

[@puregroove5171]

11 strings on a floyd rose. I just wrote a 6 word horror story LOL.

[@OracleRouge]

This is amazing man...

[@scottishwarrior3438]

I've fell in love with that custom 11 string ever since it was used in the my own sickness video, I've played both 7 and 8 strings, I would welcome a challenge to try the 11 string if I had one. Btw great job jamming to Sol Niger Within Rob.

[@robertritchiesse]

Oh, thank you, Mikey - really! =) Well, maybe you’ll like my new solo album, Defragmentism Project with the line up: Steve Hunt, Morgan Ågren, Mattias IA Eklundh and Kai Ritchiesse. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWrNZZiiZcyEd5o And all my three solo albums are available on Spotify. Just search for Robert Ritchiesse Have a great weekend Cheers Robert

[@Still-Cousins-VOVA]

OMG IT HAS A FLYD ROSE OMG

[@HenrikHensHuber]

that was very cool!!! also no need to say that this guitar is absolutely impressive haha

[@Anshul1614]

All i can say is DAMN.

[@Harbaksh1234]

Fantastic!

[@matthewbehrle4428]

OMG where did you get that guitar and the trem system! That thing is amazing just like your playing!!!!!!

[@robertritchiesse]

Hi, Matthew. Well, in short: that grand-guitar was custom made, on commission by me, in the 90s. My main "ax" since -98. I’ve used this guitar in many music contexts/genres since the 90s. I think you might like my latest solo album, Defragmentism Project with the line up: Morgan Ågren on drums; Steve Hunt on keyboard and piano; Mattias IA Eklundh on guitar and Kai Ritchiesse on bass and saxophones. robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/defragmentism-project-2019-2020?fbclid=IwAR0JySOjeckOcBKOA-F44jCcoj05fSz5bbaMmreW7xbFTGz_aOK6sUXsYas open.spotify.com/track/5uKTAiTUDjQXVUzmdhwIi8?si=2c46e6a7fe6049f0 There are more of my solo albums etc available on Spotify AND! My next solo album, Gautigoths, will be released in February next year: a special composed solo suite - just me and my grand-guitar with a nice, clean and powerful sound. Gautigoths is appr. 1 h. 45 min of music worth., in nine movements - in most various expressions. Subscribe me and you’ll get notice about the Gautigoths release. I dare to say that this album will be .... very special. Cheers Robert R.

[@djsist]

Your choice of notes reminds me of late Allan Holdsworth. RIP sir, you are terribly missed.

[@BrainBreakerLP]

This is fucking amazing

[@warmetalpacifist]

Props for having higher tuned strings and not just strumming on the bottom ones! Also, the improvisation was lovely :)

[@NicoBellisarioMusic]

bruh, leave some skill for the rest of us

[@arduinopuglielli]

Wow!

[@123wordbird321]

that was fuckin cool

[@dmytrotsvyntarnyi799]

Just noticed that the highest string is a .007 and is tuned to a high g. Damn. Myst be a very frightening experience tuning that one

[@robertritchiesse]

Not really, Dmytro. This custom made guitar - on commission by me in the 90s - has a very short mensur; 21.21" over the 7-stringed part. In my 25 years of playing my guitar, the g-string has broken of just a few times, and after a (too) long time stretch in use. In short period of time, I even manage to tune the g-string (still 0.007) up a minor third; b flat.

[@santiagodobles9843]

Nice

[@lex.cordis]

1:36 Allan!

[@SteveJonesGuitar]

A real Jedi!!!

[@AlexSherwood]

great stuff..but...i have so many questions about this guitar

[@robertritchiesse]

Haha, okey Alex .... then, just ask. =) Have you checked out my latest album, with the lineup: Morgan Ågren, Steve Hunt, Mattias IA Eklundh and Kai Ritchiesse? ... And of course I’m using my grand-guitar on that album. robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/defragmentism-project-2019-2020?fbclid=IwAR0JySOjeckOcBKOA-F44jCcoj05fSz5bbaMmreW7xbFTGz_aOK6sUXsYas

[@danielreyna7897]

scale? you are awesome

[@elewennajn3561]

You Slays!

[@antiwacks4017]

I don't get the 11 strings. But what do i know 🙂

[@chrisjohnston3077]

Great single note mayhem!

[@mejsjalv]

Näää mannen! Sånt som du gör för skojs skull är bara awesome. Skönt att du delar med dig. Lyssnade på din album femtioelva gånger och fattar fortfarande inte varför du inte släpper ut sånt 'fire' på CD och allt sånt. Du gör fin music hörru!

[@pthombeaux]

Genius

[@davidencoification]

holy fuck you can play that thing!

[@maximummatt73]

Whoa I want that fucking weapon. But I don't want that hairstyle

[@robertritchiesse]

Hahaha .... Neither do I, nowadays. I let my hair grow out. X))

[@aramisvanaquin827]

This is absolute Mind-fuckery. I mean this in the best way humanly possible.

[@robertritchiesse]

Hehe - Thanks. I had a great time improvising/testing this marvelous opening tune. Morgan and Fredrik liked it too … =)

[@arsonravengarcia8370]

How do you play black bird on that thing?.

[@robertritchiesse]

Hahaha ... Funny question, but honestly, I’m not interested in to find out. When I play my grand-guitar, I prefer to play music by Allan Holdsworth, Duke Ellington, Mozart, J. S. Bach, Arvo Pärt - and my own solo music. So much music, so little time ...

[@roland3285]

Sounds great. I like your name. :P

[@mrm1dn1ght53]

first extended range guitar vid I see with no hate comments XD that's some stellar playing too.

[@david_handlebar]

I gotta know, what are the scale lengths of your instrument?

[@robertritchiesse]

Hi, David. Well, the scale length is from G subcontra octave up to c in forth octave, depending on the tuning system. The mensur on the 7-stringed part (saddle to bridge) is 21'21''. My grand-was custom made in the early 90s, in commission by me. My "main ax" since -98. I have released a bunch of solo albums, my music based on that guitar, with Morgan Ågren, Steve Hunt etc in the line-up. Robert

[@emmettogrady3085]

man I"d love to be in a band with you if you lived in Ontario!

[@robertritchiesse]

Hehe .... Thanks, I guess. Well, I’m living in Gothenburg, Sweden, so .... =) Cheers Robert "the Goth" :P

[@7even67]

Bet this thing is fun to tune.

[@robertritchiesse]

Naaa - no problem. If you know how to tune this "ax" or a piano or any string instrument really, there is no big deal. It takes skills, but if you have these skills, it is just routine.

[@7even67]

True, I just have ptsd trying to tune floating tremlo 6 strings. Awesome improvisation btw, the Frederick djazz is strong with you!

[@robertritchiesse]

@@7even67 Haha … Thanks. Fredrik and I have the same "guru" since many may years: the great Allan Holdsworth. Fredrik and I are actually playing … very much different, compared to each other - and to Allan - but sure, there are(!) some resemblance between us there as well. Fredrik and I like to "check out" other‘s work, from time to time. Hey! Speaking of Fredrik T. and his Sol Niger Within-album: I did a recording session with Morgan Ågren just a few days ago, for my next solo album. (You know, Morgan; the drummer on Sol Niger Within, among many other "things" that he has done.) Great session day! Complete madness with my 11-stringed grand guitar, drums, bass and saxophones. =) Release of that album, called Fragmentism Project: a year from "now", give or take.

[@7even67]

@@robertritchiesse Thats awesome, ill definately keep an ear out for it. Jazz muscians play so expressively and its why i've always had an appreciation for those who play through their own skill and subconcious moods, especially true for all those you mentioned, Ågren, and of course, Holdsworth! Love the harp and the amalgamation of influences you show in your composition. Keep playing ive subbed for more! :)

[@robertritchiesse]

Thanks, @@7even67 . Will do. Later on this year, in the fall/winter or so, I’ll make a studio quality video "teaser" about my forthcoming album. In that video, I’ll play short "teasers"; the music Morgan took part in, etc etc. C ya =) Cheers Robert

[@ether2006]

playing is a bit holdsworth like in some places. neat as hell!

[@semmarant8643]

Je kiffe!!😎👌👍

[@Nikita1986ful]

Hej Robert.När kommer den tillbaka i bandet, M. A. N?

[@robertritchiesse]

Hi! … Well, I think that band belongs to the past. But … who knows: an 10 anniversary gig of the Massive Audio Nerve-album, maybe, in 2021? ;) … Who knows… Cheers! Robert

[@Nikita1986ful]

Thank you for the answer.I'll wait)))

[@ZachMcCordProg]

I hate to be that one dude who comments on the guitar rather than the playing lol, but dude that guitar is wild. Tell me about it please! What the heck is it, what's it tuned to? Who made it lol?

[@robertritchiesse]

Hahaha ... Hi there, ProdByMono. =) Well, to make a story short: that grand-guitar was custom made, on commission by me, in the 90s (1991-1997). My main "ax" since -98. A "bunch" of people were involved to design and build that "ax": wooden work, mic., the bridge-plate etc etc. But my grand-guitar is all made in Sweden. (I live in Gothenburg, on the west coast.) You can hear that grand-guitar on my solo albums. Just look for "Robert Ritchiesse" on Spotify, Band-camp ... well, on most of digital platforms. In my view, my latest solo album is ... pretty wild. Line up: Morgan Ågren (F. Thordendal [Sol Niger Within], Devin Townsend etc) on drums; Steve Hunt (Allan Holdsworth band, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham etc) on piano and keyboard; Mattias IA Eklundh on guitar, and Kai Ritchiesse on bass and saxophones. robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/defragmentism-project-2019-2020?fbclid=IwAR0JySOjeckOcBKOA-F44jCcoj05fSz5bbaMmreW7xbFTGz_aOK6sUXsYas AND! ;) In February, I’ll release my next solo album: a special composed solo suite for my grand-guitar. The solo suite is named Gautigoths, about 1 h. and 45 min. of me and my grand-guitar only. A teaser from that solo-suite Gautigoths: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHnYgWuObbKBbck Cheers! Robert Ritchiesse

[@snusk741]

That Moment when he plays a fucking mind blowing solo and doesn't even have to Look at the guitar^^

[@Vahm369]

KOOL

[@sancesrost5212]

Holdsworht Allan....

[@latinjguzman]

wth did you just do?!?!? awesome. that tone tho!!!? tips?

[@robertritchiesse]

Haha - I was just having fun. That is all really. Nice to improvise to this marvelous music. Hm, hard to say about tip; it depends on many things. (I’m guessing that you mean the dist.sound.) Well, in short: go for overdrive-character. For me, I’m using a Allan Holdsworth Overdrive Boost-pedal. That pedal is AwEsOmE: that pedal works very "stealthy" (almost no noice, hum or buzz), good overdrive character, generous setting possibilities. I hope this could be a good start for you. All the best, Jerry

[@latinjguzman]

Robert Ritchiesse thanks man! Indeed I was talking about the tone.

[@robertritchiesse]

You’re welcome. =) Seek and you will find - a little "pieces" of your personal sound puzzle. I’m still looking for pieces too, you know … ;) C ya

[@syhr_samoht]

❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤

[@rrr00bb1]

do you still have quartertone guitars? ( i play quartertone )

[@robertritchiesse]

Cool, man! =) … No, I don’t have these guitar anymore in my possession. I gave these guitar to the metal band Massive Audio Nerve. Cheers! Robert

[@METALPLUSGAMING]

HOLY SHIT!! o_o

[@robertritchiesse]

Hehe … Thanks, Reynard. I guess. =) Hm, maybe you like this one too? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZmUgmivgtCWbq8 Most kindly Robert

[@frankschrodinger1424]

Was this instrument used on the original studio track?

[@skippityblippity8656]

No

[@JacobMedrea]

Why does it sound like 6 strings?

[@robertritchiesse]

It doesn‘t. My grand-guitar has a much more extended range scale, compared to a six-stringed guitar. It’s like ... a modern grand piano has a more extended range scale compared to a 1800th cent. piano - they don‘t sound the same; a theorb lute has extended range scale compared to a non theorb lute - they don‘t sound the same etc etc Check out track 9 on this grand-guitar album of mine in the link below; that track is one of more striking example of how my grand-guitar does not sound like 6 stringed guitar. The whole suite is special composed for my grand-guitar, b t w - and the suite simply can’t be played ’accurate’ on a six-stringed guitar - my custom made grand-guitar only. robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/gautigoths-grand-guitar-suite?fbclid=IwAR2nxdqwiORzd96rhgkJi2wfUtI02Rp5KneEOk9b-i9a8rw83HYkKxlzREs Have a nice day Robert R.

[@eliteleaf5305]

An 11 string guitar, how’s that thing tuned?

[@robertritchiesse]

My 11-stringed grand-guitar is my "main ax" since -98, custom made on commission by me in the 90s. The tuning system of my grand-guitar is (from "top to bottom" followed by string gauges): g (0,007), d (0,010), bb (0,013), f ((w) 0,018), C (0,026), G (0,036), D (0,046), G (0,060), Eb (0,072), D (0,074), C (0,080). Maybe you’ll like my solo albums (playing my grand-guitar), for example my latest three ones: Defragmentism Project with the line-up: Steve Hunt on keyboard/piano; Morgan Ågren on drums; Mattias IA Eklundh on guitar; and Kai Ritchiessse on bass and saxophones. robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/defragmentism-project-2019-2020?fbclid=IwAR0JySOjeckOcBKOA-F44jCcoj05fSz5bbaMmreW7xbFTGz_aOK6sUXsYas Gautigoths - grand guitar suite: a special composed solo suite for my grand-guitar, in nine movements in the most various expressions. (performance-videos from Gautigoths suite available here on You-tube) robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/gautigoths-grand-guitar-suite?fbclid=IwAR2nxdqwiORzd96rhgkJi2wfUtI02Rp5KneEOk9b-i9a8rw83HYkKxlzREs Stockholm-Session Syndromes with the line-up: Morgan Ågren on drums; Kai Ritchiesse on bass and baritone saxophone. robertritchiesse.bandcamp.com/album/stockholm-session-syndromes?fbclid=IwAR0BRyI6MADtbzP4Ie-FKOCsgX2Qx5FAYkCqkE46eTjxI4zQYtWgpjrWg3g Five more albums planned to be produced and released within five years. Robert R.

[@eliteleaf5305]

@@robertritchiesse thanks, I’ll definitely check out the albums.

[@dimirx]

More things for fun please!

[@ViceSquad]

Needs more cowbell 🌹🌺 x

[@Three-LeggedCat]

Jean-Luc Picard getting into death metal I see

[@Iheartdgd]

Ok lol but can we just stop at 11 please... xD

[@dmytrotsvyntarnyi799]

*no*

[@buggerkingmalmo8949]

if Allan Holdsworth played for Meshuggah:

[@michalbudzisz]

Amazing! Hey, you're from Scandinavia, right? Have you met those guys? Or were you in another flying saucer? :>

[@robertritchiesse]

Haha … yeah the same UFO - kind of. Yeah, I’m swedish, just like Morgan and Fredrik. I met Fredrik at few times "on the road", such as festivals when we both had gigs at the same location (him, Meshuggah - of course - and I, Massive Audio Nerve. See link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4nEeqqsjcZmias (The bass-player and I are playing on quarter-tone guitar and bass.). Nowadays, I am acquainted to both Fredrick and Morgan and vice versa; we like to "keep an eye" on each others work and they like what I’m "doing". I’m chatting quite a lot with Morgan nowadays about music, practice etc… Very inspiring.

[@michalbudzisz]

That's great. They're both really awesome musicians. I was very into Meshuggah when I was younger :) I know your band of course :) (And I still love early Korn, Mudvayne or all Deftones for example :>) Although I prefer your solo projects. They are full of outstanding ideas ... Cheers! BTW. Metal Fatigue? :D Or it's just me?

[@robertritchiesse]

Metal Fatigue … ? What do you mean? :P

[@michalbudzisz]

:D "Logocide"

[@robertritchiesse]

Hahaaaa. Damn right it is. :P When I arranged that solo, I set the pitch as the same pitch setted in the chorus in the song Metal Fatigue, "-2", and played the whole solo with that pitch. During that drum break in Logocide I played the chord riff from Metal Fatigue as well. :P This solo arrangements was my tribute to A. H.; my way of saying "thanks" to my true and only father-in-music since 30 years. (Hm, with the risk of being "brash": if you don’t have listened to my soloalbum "Fragmentism Project" (2004), that album is available for free here on KZbin if you want to listen to it. I hope you like it. But that album feels really … old to me nowadays. If everything goes well, I’ll make a second album, about 2-3 years from now - if it feels right in my heart and mind and if I think I’m good enough. (I’m not "there" yet.) The title tune of my new album - Unidentified Legato Object - is actually available here on KZbin (the swell volyme guitar-arr.), just as a teaser of what to come. That tune is like my own "response" to Allan’s Distance Vs. Desire, but my tune much much darker and "evil", futuristic, sci fi. "post war" … something like that compared to Allan’s "light" D. Vs. D. Just search for the name of that tune.) Well, I’ll leave you in piece, my Friend. Haha … Anyway, I(!) have to practice. Sooo much work ahead of me. Take care Rob "the Blob"

[@bruceatterbury1292]

Holy shizzstik!

[@Vpain90009]

Those chords at the end got me woke