I have been told by a few ppl on msn recently that alot of people hate Yingwe (thoes guys included), and thats kinda got me thinkin, Yingwe rules
So what do you guys think of him????
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He actually has a really nice touch on the guitar, apart from his ridiculous technique, but he just widdles far too much. If he would just slow down a bit more of the time, or at least play with a bit more variety, I'd like him more (and that's said by someone who very definitely hasn't gone off shredding 
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He is "that fat guy" though
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I like everyone. Even Michael Angelo Batio. I think you can learn something from anyone, even if it is just "how not to play".
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The Monkey King!
As for yngwee, shredding isn't in my tastes, so I haven't listened to more than one song of his ever. However you are right. Most boards I go to tend towards loathing him, or more often holding him and his disciples up for ridicule. I have no idea why.
As for yngwee, shredding isn't in my tastes, so I haven't listened to more than one song of his ever. However you are right. Most boards I go to tend towards loathing him, or more often holding him and his disciples up for ridicule. I have no idea why.
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Probably because he comes accross as a fat prat in every interview...Rog wrote:The Monkey King!
Most boards I go to tend towards loathing him, or more often holding him and his disciples up for ridicule. I have no idea why.
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The main thing I'm working on in terms of technique atm is "No Boundaries" by Michael Angelo Batio. I've got a way through it now - up to (definitely not including ) the first monster sweeping bit. Michael Angelo attracts a hell of a lot of derision too - and yes, he does shred mindlessly at times - but you have to respect his chops.
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I love that show (teh wahine loathes it )
) the first monster sweeping bit. Michael Angelo attracts a hell of a lot of derision too - and yes, he does shred mindlessly at times - but you have to respect his chops. Gregtarr: http://www.monkeyheaven.com/
http://www.monkeymania.co.uk/monkeymagic/story.htm
I love that show (teh wahine loathes it
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All worked upon a certain rock, old as creation.
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meh they just cant keep up with him
Both partially true, I suspectProbably because he comes accross as a fat prat in every interview...
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It's indeed true that Yngwie is a well hated person, mostly for his incredible ability to be amazingly arrogant at any given moment. Personally I know that my technique was massively influenced by Yngwie when I was younger, and if I still practised, I think it would be now as well . But, as Tsuken said, he does the ultra fast thing too much (if that is actually possible ) and it has got a bit tired over the years. That was very evident on the G3 DVD where he was playing alongside Satch and Vai and looked, quite frankly, like a one trick pony.
That said, I still listen to Yngwie from time to time, and still really enjoy it (especially Odyssey which was a bit more commercial but still a good album). I also believe that he had a very big influence on the neo-classical guitar revolution in the 80's, which I don't think is a bad thing, but many would disagree
. But, as Tsuken said, he does the ultra fast thing too much (if that is actually possible ) and it has got a bit tired over the years. That was very evident on the G3 DVD where he was playing alongside Satch and Vai and looked, quite frankly, like a one trick pony.That said, I still listen to Yngwie from time to time, and still really enjoy it (especially Odyssey which was a bit more commercial but still a good album). I also believe that he had a very big influence on the neo-classical guitar revolution in the 80's, which I don't think is a bad thing, but many would disagree