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@DanielSantosAnalysis Жыл бұрын
I may not care for MGK, but I appreciate that Herman wanted to give the dude a chance and talked about his performance in a measured way.
@prim16 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, I have so much respect for him. I saw the thumbnail and immediately dismissed MGK, but Herman's reaction is something to model after
@western7265 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for not making me make the comment
@haileene703 Жыл бұрын
As I said in an past comment on a Herman video, I totally respect the insane talent and hard work of him, but I'm not a fan of his music. But damn am I a fan of Herman as a person, and as a voice in the industry. Specially when commenting on stuff like that when you know you may take a lot of negativity.
@shutyourmouthnow Жыл бұрын
As a good musician you have to listen to all genres because you learn a bit from each one. So, when it's comes to judge a different genre than you play, in your head isn't the image of the best power metal guitarist because pop music doesn't require same level of virtuosity (if it is a high virtuosity it will be a plus) You judge that person feeling for music. And Li did it extremely professional. Except the part where he was ''agree'' with MGK haters (it is plenty of space, under the sun, for everyone)
@thomasbjor2332 Жыл бұрын
+1 It also gave me some confidence on my playing, you know. Put some energy into the music translates better to the audience than being technically clever. And as long as the playing serves the song/tune😊🤘
@rticle15 Жыл бұрын
I love that Herman is so reasonable and fair to fellow musicians. He's just looking to have a conversation and not bag on people. A masterful player with no ego. We could all be a bit more like that, myself included. He'd make a fantastic teacher. Cheers, Mr. Li.
@CeeTeeUSA Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't rag because MGK never touted himself as a guitar master. I hope he gets better and practices..
@brandonlatus2218 Жыл бұрын
@@CeeTeeUSA doesent matter if he touted himself or not he’s still awful for someone who runs he’s mouth talking down legends like Eminem Corey taylor but can’t match there talent is just embarrassing Corey can actually sing and play guitar and is a good song writer the same can’t be said for mgk he’s cringe af
@inferiorpatty Жыл бұрын
@@brandonlatus2218 isnt he a pedo too 💀
@Weeblicker Жыл бұрын
@@brandonlatus2218 if you were to be insulted by your favorite celebrity or someone you thought was a friend, what would you do?
@brandonlatus2218 Жыл бұрын
@@Weeblicker mgk insulted the rock community and it’s fans that’s why Corey threw shade at him
@abysses Жыл бұрын
he was a lot better than i was expecting coming into the video. his presence on the stage also surprised me, he actually seemed happy and alive while playing. that’s awesome.
@jonesBONES40 Жыл бұрын
He’s been performing for years. I kinda miss the rapper days 😢
@brandonlatus2218 10 ай бұрын
He’s presence on stage is god awful
@jstro-hobbytech 6 ай бұрын
@@brandonlatus2218 I've never heard of him. I hate to knock him but that's like the stuff you play as a kid when you first try a wah. Am I wrong? If I am I'm willing to be shown what I'm not seeing.
@pietzsche 6 ай бұрын
@@jstro-hobbytech What you're not seeing is that he used to be a rapper, then he dissed Eminem, and Eminem hit back so hard he had to change genre. Not even joking.
@dill6078 2 ай бұрын
@@pietzsche Huh? He released his most successful rap album a year AFTER being dissed by Em..
@prisonmike4971 Жыл бұрын
A steady rythym guitarist is nothing to turn your nose up at. It's truly imperative for the whole composition to have someone that plays clean, on time, and steady.
@pahwraith Жыл бұрын
Gimme a solid rhythm guitarists who knows how to play well with others.
@prisonmike4971 Жыл бұрын
@@pahwraith this is an important distinction
@prizonmike3973 6 ай бұрын
Prison mike?
@crazywisdom2 6 ай бұрын
1000 %. I'll take a good rhythm guitarist every time. He may not be my cup of tea per see. But he does a great job.
@prisonmike4971 6 ай бұрын
@@crazywisdom2 exactly.
@promethvzine Жыл бұрын
The thing you said about people being afraid to make a mistake on stage is spot on. The music industry wants everything to be perfect but music isn't perfect.
@blackdog6969 Жыл бұрын
Exactly. Some of my favourite songs, including moments in my own are from mistakes. It gives character and makes it feel more "real" in a way.
@shamalov9438 Жыл бұрын
It's perfectly spot on considering the fact that DragonForce was faking solos the last tour, especially Sam
@pardifowl Жыл бұрын
It's kept me practicing alone in my room for almost 20 years hoping to one day be good enough and I've never released a single until this year because every time I record something "it could be better". I decided to live in my car and play around the country on street corners to get practice performing and holy shit did that make me realize how bad I still was and how little I cared since the next person to throw a 10 in the case would keep me from having to ask for help getting food for me and my dog. I learned a lot, like when I mess up I just try to get the crowd booing along with me and have some laughs before jumping back in; fits the vibe and turns the energy right around. Much love to Herman Li for having such a positive outlook, it's inspiring to say the least and we really should all just have fun and stop reaching for unattainable levels of perfection. I can look in the mirror if I wanna be disappointed, but when I play who cares if you like my music or even if I have an off-performance cause at this point my whole life has gone into it so at least it's true to me and other like-minded people.
@RaisenCain Жыл бұрын
💯I saw Korn and Evanescence in Houston and Amy Lee was singing at the keyboard. When she quickly jumped away from the keyboard, she forgot her mic and had to run back and grab it. No bad mouthing at all towards her, just her being human.
@jackinthebox1817 Жыл бұрын
Sure, tell that to perfectly crafted Classical pieces.
@ribhubhattacharya78 Жыл бұрын
Herman might currently be a master at guitar but the way he talks about the real struggles players face shows how hard he worked to be good at guitar and wasn't just a born prodigy like some people seem to be
@mrwest2474 Жыл бұрын
Herman is far from a master but ok 👍
@tuneswithz Жыл бұрын
@@mrwest2474 all you do is comment hate everywhere, self projection is real. If you’re insecure about your guitar skills just say that man! Hard work brings success, not dissing on others. Have a good day man, rock on !
@TemperedVenom85 Жыл бұрын
@@mrwest2474 this made me laugh
@jeremyedwards9304 Жыл бұрын
No one is born as a prodigy. The trick is getting people to think you are.
@Robstrap Жыл бұрын
@@mrwest2474 Theres a difference between being a master and a pioneer / influential guitar player. Just because someone isn't in the top 10 guitar hall of fame doesn't mean they aren't as technically skilled, or more-so than people in that top 10 list. Some of the most technical guitar players in the world have less than 50k followers online.
@JonahKMusic Жыл бұрын
This is really wholesome actually. Herman gave mgk a fair chance, appreciated what there is to appreciate about his playing, and gave his constructive criticism.
@LuigiTuazon Жыл бұрын
Herman blew my mind with Dragonforce solos but seeing him appreciate any type of music even outside his comfort zone. Much love! 🤘🏻
@jackr5131 Жыл бұрын
I love that he brought up the balance between stage presence and technicality. The more you're energized and moving around, the harder it is to stay accurate.
@SpaceRanger187 Жыл бұрын
People hate on Mother Teressa so....imagine giving a fuk what randoms have to say about u..lmao..let me go cut my wrist now
@Itsunclegabby Жыл бұрын
*Adam Jones has entered the chat*
@jonesBONES40 Жыл бұрын
What makes buckethead so magical
@numbers7889 Жыл бұрын
Exactly!! I’m always amazed with energetic players who play super technical and complex riffs or solos live! I recently saw megadeth live, and I was super impressed with kiko. Guy was running around and stuff while playing hard song
@tombuck Жыл бұрын
This is the most unexpectedly motivational video I’ve seen in a while! Awesome breakdown.
@Growing_Payne Жыл бұрын
The beginning is %100 true and relatable. Learning guitar mainly from bands like Blink-182, Sum 41, Oasis etc., I quickly noticed how simple the guitar parts can be while also being incredibly catchy and emotional. “I never think of myself as a guitar player, but instead a songwriter.” -Noel Gallagher
@serotonin635 Жыл бұрын
Stuff like stay together for the kids, so simple, but so emotional. Also sum 41 underated, espiesally sbm anf after era
@ArcticaTheFox Жыл бұрын
This honestly made me feel a lot better about not focusing on being a technical player. If I wanna just play easy stuff for fun and just have a way to express myself, that's okay! Whenever I tried to learn technical stuff, I always felt less connected to the music, but when I just write from the heart, even if its three chords with quarter note strumming, I have way more fun and I feel I can actually express myself!
@faktdiz3897 Жыл бұрын
Same man. I’m learning at a music school and my teachers are litereally hate me bcs I’m more into the song writing and the catchy music making stuff. But man I want to learn how to make music that people love instead of rushing all the notes on the guitar neck and make another generic jazz song.
@killtrump_666 Жыл бұрын
Some of the best bands, the ramones, joy division etc started as a bunch of young dudes who didnt know how to play their instruments (they would even switch who played what early on because they were so bad it didnt matter) and they ended up becoming incredibly visionary musicians. You dont have to be marty friedman to be a good musician
@humanbeing2420 6 ай бұрын
It's all about enjoying yourself and doing what you want to do - You don't need to be able to shred to do that.
@charlesreid9337 6 ай бұрын
i'm very technical (not saying im good , i'm not ). IF you have the choice id say picking up a guitar and making it make music is a better choice. Yes if i practiced a lot more i could impress guitarists with technical playing..but couldn't make them love the music. Plenty of guitarists out there with horrible form, play kinda muddy, flop their fingers on the strings etc but they make you FEEL.
@jleo8656 6 ай бұрын
I'm 52, been playing since I was 12. My best advice is put the electric guitar down for 3 or 6 months. Practice on an acoustic steel string. Anyone can sound decent on an electric with distortion. Practice on a steelstring as I said for a good long time. You'll be blown away by your playing when you finally hook back up with an electric guitar!
@jeffreynongkseh6844 Жыл бұрын
You show him Love when most people can't. Respect 🙌🏻
@JustJenReacts Жыл бұрын
That’s bc he makes it that way. He is so shitty towards people who aren’t famous.
@desth07resper69 Жыл бұрын
I may not like MGK but he does have some good song and he does know how to deliver a performance
@beefnacos6258 Жыл бұрын
I mean. He doesn't deserve it
@dejwid7014 Жыл бұрын
@@beefnacos6258 there was a drama that Mgk started and he called slipknot in a disrespectful way so thats why people started shitting on him
@DenvarShay Жыл бұрын
@@beefnacos6258 Why not?
@TheBlargMarg Жыл бұрын
That's why I love you guys (as well as your music). You all are very respectful, positive and accepting to all forms of music and performances. You try to critique and analyze but also help and inform everyone.
@TheMrRichard Жыл бұрын
I wish more people could see how Herman reacts to this -- it's a genuine reaction to see him happy to watch someone else have fun playing their own music.
@ferevon Жыл бұрын
It's insane how comfortable he looks on the stage actually, idk the guy at all but i can tell he's an amazing performer
@joelschwartz6480 Жыл бұрын
In 2016, I worked on a tv show, Roadies, with MGK, and at that point, Colson had been playing guitar for about a year, and I know this, because Colson told me himself. These scenes on that show with Halsey under the bleachers, and in the tour bus, singing Simple Man, were among the very first times he played guitar in front of a camera. He was very nervous for Simple Man, as it was the very first time he sang and played guitar at the same time, and had it recorded for everyone to judge for all time. He practiced a lot, and worked hard because he respects his audience, and the song too. It is six years later now, and I guarantee that he has put a ton of time to get better and learn the craft, which is especially difficult with the eyes of the world on you. Colson was a good guy to work with, and there is no doubt that he has a long way to go with his playing, but so does almost everyone else reading this comment. Colson is the real deal, not a phony, and he has earned my respect and appreciation.
@brandonlatus2218 Жыл бұрын
He’s a poser try hard fake got destroyed by Eminem then by Corey taylor
@jessies1198 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing. Roadies is my favorite show and I wish more people would watch it and see Colson from that perspective.
@dolam Жыл бұрын
That is a nice way of looking at things. I am learning the banjo and I have a whole new respect for musicians - even mediocre musicians, who are far better than me. Everyone starts as a beginner.
@animosiity Жыл бұрын
To bad he doesn’t really have respect for other musicians * cough slipknot *
@dolam Жыл бұрын
@@animosiity Oh no, do you mean MGK does not respect Slipknot or Herman?
@XarForLife Жыл бұрын
I took my two teenage daughters to see MGK. Not knowing anything about him and being a metal head, I will say this, it was a great show and he has an amazing supporting band behind him.
@bulishfx Жыл бұрын
I love to enjoy any show even if there’s no singer singing or may be lip singer or a dj. Time is changing and we have AIs to sing for us. And we have to respect robots over human. Tom Morello said so. But i dont like this kid as a person and a singer.
@coreyiscool719 Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha, I think MGK is decent in rock. I actually miss him more as a rapper. I like his rap stuff better. But... he does have Travis Barker with him, Travis is basically the king drummer of punk rock so that definitely help MGK.
@beefnacos6258 Жыл бұрын
I just laughed out loud. Also why would you take your kids to a concert when you know nothing about the artist?
@beefnacos6258 Жыл бұрын
@@coreyiscool719 lol his rock music is garbage. Bro should have stuck with rapping. Oh wait Eminem ruined his career so he had to turn around and make fake punk rock music
@bulishfx Жыл бұрын
@@beefnacos6258 👍😜
@AquaMunkee Жыл бұрын
Herman is such a great dude, a master of his craft without the ego issues that often come with it and a TERRIFIC human being. I love this channel, thanks Herman! ❤
@MatejMachac Жыл бұрын
I have seen MGK live for the first time at a recent festival. He played more than ok, including a couple solos. His stage presence is also great in an unexpected way. Overall, a positive surprise.
@brandonlatus2218 10 ай бұрын
He’s stage presence is god awful dudes a try hard poser who can’t play guitar well
@adamstein9333 7 ай бұрын
Please clarify what Your definition of “more than ok” lol! Hope You got to see “better” at the festival Mate!
@kasumi1245 Жыл бұрын
i love the fact that throughout the video, while talking about machine guns kelly's performance you also shared a bunch of good inside tips about being a professional guitar player
@joshuapruna1567 Жыл бұрын
This was a really great discussion Herman. Great guitar playing all comes down to does it stir something up within your soul that you never knew was there. As long as people are enjoying it, it doesn't matter how technical a musician like MGK is. This is coming from someone who really isn't familiar with his music either. The guitar solo was also not bad! I enjoyed the wahh effects and he did make it look fun.
@salintium Жыл бұрын
I will some what disagree. Technical in playimg includes muting unplayed strings etc. Technical playing is quite important. simplistic playing with heart will do it though
@brandonlatus2218 Жыл бұрын
Mgk can’t play guitar
@joshuapruna1567 Жыл бұрын
@@brandonlatus2218 this reply literally adds nothing to the conversation
@bonkbonkbonkbonkbonkbonk Жыл бұрын
@@joshuapruna1567 i’ve seen him at least 50+ times on videos regarding mgk, even reaction videos and sorts. guy’s got nothing to add
@jasonrettberg4636 8 ай бұрын
I think, coming from the dragon forest guitar player, there is a lot to be said. I absolutely adored dragon force. They played in Shanghai. Loved it. This dude obviously knows what he's talking about, so I'm inspired by it.
@delchavez Жыл бұрын
I could listen to Herman Li talk all day.
@Rob_Lee Жыл бұрын
You know what, I'm 2 years into playing and I'm pretty terrible but love to play. My take away from this video was all the positivity. I hope I can learn to shred one day and I really like Herman keeping those good vibes out there.
@relicboxing Жыл бұрын
I've never heard you play but you are better than MGK, don't be like MGK.(btw what a douchey name machine gun kelly is) btw If you want to get good, just play Rocksmith untill you're playing vai like nothing)
@stephenphillips5523 Жыл бұрын
You nailed it machine gun Kelley has never pretended to be a great guitar player. He knows his limitations He doesn't say look at me im a guitar hero. Is he a terrible guitar player ? I don't think so . He probably is average but it works for who he is. I'm not a big fan of his stuff . Why you think he hired Sofie ? He hired a good guitar player to make up for his weakness He isn't stupid he has alot of female followers so by bringing in a young new talented female slinger he has solidified his position to draw a bigger audience. She makes him sound way better
@jeffreis4401 Жыл бұрын
He did pretend to be a good rapper though
@pointless5ive Жыл бұрын
@@jeffreis4401 but he actually is a good rapper though. Not every song is a banger but he definitely can write, he has a good flow and has delivery. You just hate him cause he's everywhere and annoying at times.
@dan182v Жыл бұрын
@@jeffreis4401 i don't like how people measure others rap capabilities by seeing how many rhymes he can put in one bar or how fast he can go :/ in the end, its the same as mindless shredding in the guitar community, all tecnique and no substance.. mgk is a good rapper in my book
@JR0b78 Жыл бұрын
@@jeffreis4401 Lol he is though
@joe-di6zf Жыл бұрын
Why is the female part a selling point? Oh right... muh diversity. Not saying she is good or bad just saying that shouldn't be a selling point...
@dylanfarnham5164 Жыл бұрын
100% agree with everything you said. He certainly isn't the most technical (which seems to be more important for metal fans) BUT he's still doing it. I remember watching Disturbed years back and they bored the hell out of me because they had NO stage presence. DragonForce played before them on that stage and I loved it. Everyone in DragonForce had tons of energy and it was a blast. MGK has that energy. He is a showman and he is able to use his guitar to get across what he wants to get across. It's pop-punk not prog-metal and I think people need to realize this.
@RollerCodsterWFEW Жыл бұрын
I have been playing for 28 years, teaching for 16. I am a shredder, I love to play fast. John 5 being my favorite player. However you said everything so perfectly, there is so much more to the guitar than speed. So much more, I try to teach that to every one of my students that inspire to be a shredder.
@ObviouslyKieran Жыл бұрын
"Where the fuck was I going to learn how to play like Steve Vai." is the laziest excuse to put effort into your instrument I think I've ever heard.
@MV-eo2ws Жыл бұрын
People that don't know MGK 's career think he lost a rap battle and switched genres but he has always wanted to make rock music, his first song, Save Me, on his first album in 2012 was a collab with a metal band, he was the only rapper playing guitar and performing with a live band.. He has always mixed genres..He made a 5 time platinum pop hit in 2017, Bad Things, then he had the rap battle with Eminem in 2018, released his best hip hop album Hotel Diablo in 2019 that ended with a pop punk anthem, I Think I am OK, that was so successful that MGK felt ready for an entire pop punk album!!
@denylltrim512 Жыл бұрын
💯
@GoneXX2 Жыл бұрын
Exactly thank u
@thomascrawley99 Жыл бұрын
Shame literally all of it is garbage.
@GoneXX2 Жыл бұрын
@@thomascrawley99 false bro is a revolutionary when it comes to music
@nasserbukhari9513 Жыл бұрын
@@GoneXX2 “revolutionary”
@skateup2291 Жыл бұрын
Honestly a lot of blues music is very simple and that’s one of my favourite genres just because the different emotions you get out of it.
@marcostassi4141 Жыл бұрын
This was incredibly refreshing. Thank you Hermin for being so informative!
@zephyrleapold6796 Жыл бұрын
No way a MGK fan, but tons of respect for the technical breakdown of the overall presentation and performance over just the fingering. Props for having an outspoken positive heart especially these days.
@nedsec9626 Жыл бұрын
Mr Li is a cool guy. I finished my dinner 3 minutes in, but watched (listened) to the whole thing because Herman talks good talk, love it!
@SvenP Жыл бұрын
At the end of the day. Good music isn't just a metric for skill. It's cool to see people go out of their comfort zone to express themselves. Lots of music I listen to have singers that are "objectly bad singers". That being said, I've never listened to machinegun kelly, so idk much about his music ect LOL
@danielaaron81 Жыл бұрын
Herman is an amazing person. As respectful and empirical with his criticism as he is talented and technical with his musicianship. Great guy all around.
@dougieefresh1829 Жыл бұрын
As a fan of MGK I truly appreciated the OBJECTIVE & UNBIASED pov. As a fan of his that's ALL I wanted. Didn't want smoke being blown up u know where, or blind hate with zero constructive criticism. You were extremely fair and accurate in your assessment I'd say. As a fan I think one of MGK's biggest strengths how versatile the guy is. He may not have mastered one particular thing but he's also talented in a wide variety of ways. " A Jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." I'll say, if you've ever been to a show he's really good live.. You can tell he really enjoys what he does and puts his ALL into every show. The guy has a crazy work ethic too and NEVER stops working. He's constantly writing, making, releasing new music, acting, touring, performing a late shows, doing interviews, phototshoots, making appearances, ect. He reallh doesn't stop. Only thing I completely disagreed with was him getting murdered by Eminem. Yes, Rap Devil doesn't even compare to Killshot (lyrically.) But for me I still enjoyed Rap Devil much more. First off, Eminem dissed MGK and for me I respect the fact that he had the nuts to not be too afraid to fire back, and actually stood up for himself. THAT my friend is what Hip-hop is all about. It's always Much better to swing back, and even miss, than to not swing back at all. Didn't see any other rappers fire back at Em when Em was dissing them. And I LOVE Eminem. Rap Devil was objectively really good and even most of the main popular hip-hop heads seem to all agree and come that consensus. Which brings me to my last point, MGK's next album is a hip-hop album.
@FeNcEcHILD Жыл бұрын
MGK sucks
@uchihasasuke7436 Жыл бұрын
Rap devil was catchy but not for repeated listening tbh
@dougieefresh1829 Жыл бұрын
@Deco Electra lmao that’s fair I was high as shit when I wrote that 😂
@dougieefresh1829 Жыл бұрын
@@uchihasasuke7436 it has over 357 million views on one video
@uchihasasuke7436 Жыл бұрын
@@dougieefresh1829 ok? Is that supposed to change my perception of the song?
@mroberts7519 Жыл бұрын
Love how balanced his reaction is. Give and take....performer vs. technicality and how if you go one way or the other it pulls away from the opposite. The better the player the more balanced.
@joelatham1502 Жыл бұрын
I loved this video. Herman is so considerate and balanced, I love it
@adammulanix6797 Жыл бұрын
I was watching this on Roku YT and was so impressed both by MGK and the way Mr. Li presented his reaction, I honestly had to get on my PC to come back and comment. Kudos!
@shagmanjackson220 Жыл бұрын
Your right, im not a very technical player at all but it took me over ten years to play the way that I wanted. I know like three scales and I stopped learning other people's solos because I never wanted to sound like anyone else
@Mr1Nate7 Жыл бұрын
You're such a humble guy Herman, really enjoyed the video and your takes.
@riplead Жыл бұрын
Herman is a class act. Love his vids. He's been known to pick a note or two also, lol.
@peterbatten596 6 ай бұрын
MGK was never inherently bad at what he does, it’s his disrespect towards artists and then contradicting it to make it worse. So he basically set himself up for people to double down on him when he tries to explore.
@Jamestoke999 Ай бұрын
Except he only disrespects when he is disrespected first. eg Eminem and Corey Taylor
@MothmanCold Жыл бұрын
I saw him live in Syracuse this year and they were a force. I brought my daughter and between Avril and MGK it was an unforgettable show. His stage show rocked too.
@eegoii Жыл бұрын
His drummer actually the MVP.
@williamkelley2738 Жыл бұрын
his drummer is an MVP even if Herman was playing with him they're both pros and what they do
@Seemyhammer Жыл бұрын
Travis barker boyz
@psydvckk Жыл бұрын
travis barker is one of the best punk drummers tho
@raynarzary Жыл бұрын
Travis barker legend.
@Mr.CoachBeaulieu Жыл бұрын
Thats not Travis Barker thats hia bestfriend Rook.
@mikeallen5291 6 ай бұрын
Herman. YOU are one of the people that inspired me to to shred. One of my fisrt tab books was Inhuman Rampage, which I still have to this day. I don't believe in anything crushing a dream. A person dedicates themselves to the art and you keep trying until you get it. Saying "I can't" or "I'll never be able to" is self-defeating.
@KEEGANATORGAMING Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen this man live three times and every time he’s done a guitar solo, he’s genuinely passionate about it and at those shows you can tell.
@qoopertrooper Жыл бұрын
why would you pay to see that man 3 times
@mysticshawty1234 Жыл бұрын
@@qoopertrooper ok music elitist
@MyPPSad Жыл бұрын
@@qoopertrooperhis concerts are dope. Saw him before he did punk and after. Both great shows
@qoopertrooper Жыл бұрын
@@mysticshawty1234 nah I'm a human character elitist actually.
@brandonlatus2218 10 ай бұрын
He still sucks at guitar he’s a poser
@diesel92kj1 Жыл бұрын
I just see him live this week & honestly it was one of the most entertaining shows I have ever seen, it was just one big party, standing, seated were all involved.
@grantlang1187 Жыл бұрын
went to the detroit show and it was phenomenal! He almost died on that damn helicopter though it almost dropped him and collapsed!
@Sognafar Жыл бұрын
@@grantlang1187 Bruh if that happened I'd lose my goddamn mind and ve heart broken more than anything
@grantlang1187 Жыл бұрын
@@Sognafar it was crazy I wont lie
@brandonlatus2218 Жыл бұрын
@@grantlang1187 what a shame it dident crush him I don’t know how you can survive an mgk show
@RicHSAD2 Жыл бұрын
He's clearly not the best, but he doesn't need to be. He's got a great stage presence to the point where I know I would enjoy myself at one of his shows even though his music is not my style.
@brandonlatus2218 Жыл бұрын
He has no stage presence he’s a try hard poser
@coktale Жыл бұрын
@@brandonlatus2218 Can you do better?
@mikellwells3286 Жыл бұрын
I've been an MGK fan since his quarantine stuff. I like some of his old stuff, but the quarantine stuff was the best imo. I'd love to catch one of his shows.
@brandonlatus2218 Жыл бұрын
@@mikellwells3286 he’s quarantine shit was garbage he can’t rap
@brandonlatus2218 Жыл бұрын
@@coktale easily I’m not a try hard poser fake
@CommandoMaster Жыл бұрын
13:50 Good point. Technical playing and putting on a good performance for an audience are separate skills that u have to learn, and it isn't easy to be perfectly technical when u need to focus on giving the people watching a good show as well.
@olivierroquelle8007 Жыл бұрын
Le titre de la vidéo laissait augurer une analyse à la Stevie T et finalement, je suis tombé sur une vidéo très objective et agréable à regarder! Merci pour cette séquence pleine de musicalité! 🙏🏻
@robertvargas6636 Жыл бұрын
Seeing someone with you skill expertise being honest and real with your content is refreshing and amazing. Thank you for sharing.
@Steinjung Жыл бұрын
I really like technical guitar playing but this is really on point. I don't listen to MGK but Dragonforce yeah... obviously. And the guy seems to be enjoying himself. And it's really about the connection. Thanks again Hermann for your opinion on this.
@vadimkozlov3228 Жыл бұрын
i love your outlook and feedback on videos and how you look deeply into these things. i value the insight that you give its a great learning tool. your a great mentor for artists. i like how you look beyond the guitar and see things more as an artist.
@fpvtv2222 6 ай бұрын
This was a really good video. I like how Herman broke everything down. I like that he wasn't negative and said what he liked and what could have been done better. It's cool to see someone at Herman's level being humble. I liked the tips he gave for performing live. Great video.
@tedgermann3904 Жыл бұрын
Great one Herman. Very enjoyable to listen to your break down.
@slm3510 Жыл бұрын
“The longer I love on the earth the more imperfect I will be” - so many levels and so true for us all 🙌🏼😂 keep chugging forward brother and take care.. and thank you for your positivity the world need it!
@Nick-zg3pj Жыл бұрын
Just for the record, this first vid is from the Alpha Omega tour, which was in 2016(ish) and long before people claim he "switched genres".
@OurKingZeno Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Describes Perfectly my EXACT thoughts! I loved this video!
@shroudedindarkness79 Жыл бұрын
I went to his gig last week, the guy has an amazing stage presence. At one point I felt guilty that I don't look at other band members because i was at the front so had to choose who to look at but it was what it was, whether you're a boy or a girl, this guy knows what to do on stage to grab your attention. I may say another artist that captivated me this much and holds no 1 place in that regard for me was Zack de la Rocha
@judetchua Жыл бұрын
Where's Zack the commie now?
@shroudedindarkness79 Жыл бұрын
@@judetchua i feel like Tom is the biggest commie and Zack went into hiding
@lanedevore9293 Жыл бұрын
I completely agree!! honestly so many of his songs are so easy to play it's fun as an amateur player to pick it up and learn in a few minutes. it allows the music to be shared!
@brandonlatus2218 Жыл бұрын
Just says everything about him he can’t play well at all and he’s songs are all cringe and easy to learn garbage pop punk
@allendian6960 Жыл бұрын
Wooww... The collection at background ! 😎💥
@catherinecarterofficial Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR THIS PERSPECTIVE!! Love the way you talk about this
@WillemV203 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate Herman for analyzing his playing and performance from a professional perspective, instead of surfing on a collective hate by adapting a 2K20 variation of the FЯED video's in an effort to be entertaining
@robbiewilson214 Жыл бұрын
Honestly I hope he inspires more kids to start bands and play whatever they want to play. When I was a kid nobody told me the dudes in Sabbath or Metallica were literally teenagers when they put out their first albums.
@Sognafar Жыл бұрын
That's what he wants too!!
@brandonlatus2218 Жыл бұрын
No one’s getting inspired to pick up a guitar cause of mgk
@robbiewilson214 Жыл бұрын
@@brandonlatus2218 idk man The Aquabats were like my gateway drug into rock music and they had the same drummer as MGK before he filled in for Blink 182’s drummer on tour
@brandonlatus2218 Жыл бұрын
@@robbiewilson214 again no one’s getting inspired to pick up a guitar or rock music cause of mgk
@Chevy720 Жыл бұрын
Actually they are! Because of mgk my daughter is learning how to play and with a guitar he gifted her for her birthday. You seem to think you know everything about mgk but it's all hate
@intheirownwords6079 Жыл бұрын
I can relate to this. I don't know any scales or nothing, they get on my nerves, but I can express myself on guitar in a unique way no one else can.
@mrseaweed88 Жыл бұрын
I think I might be in love with Hermans guitar collection
@HappyTheYorkie Жыл бұрын
You're really inspiring. Thank you Herman! Your words are very encouraging.
@Redd_Psycho14 Жыл бұрын
The fact that he nailed the Stevie T impersonation 😭💀Stevie T needs to see this 9:21
@punkfrenzy8373 Жыл бұрын
He did react to that performance
@masonatorgaming669 Ай бұрын
Steve Terryberry did a video on the mgk second performance
@w0ngky Жыл бұрын
I gre up listening to Blink 182 but I am older now and my tastes have expanded to other genres but watching MGK do the 'blink style' and then listening to you talk about technical players( I get reminded of Tosin Abasi or Tim Henson) reminds me that everyone can like anything and just because you like it doesnt mean that someone else has too I love Animals As Leaders but I have always thought that they are the kinda band that would only appeal to other musicians so I agree with what you are saying
@EN-du9vk Жыл бұрын
Thanks Herman! You are a classy act on your take of MGk. I'm curious about more tips on being a better performer on stage. Especially when it comes to song writing. Technical playing vs Easy fun playing and how to add showmanship in between.
@AWM8 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Herman, it's always nice to have another perspective. Music and guitar is for everyone. It's obvious that few people will have the ability, the will and the time to reach the DragonForce guitar solos, but nothing prevents us from creating lighter riffs and solos. In short, we call that musical diversity. With that, Greetings from Montreal!
@weslee7680 Жыл бұрын
Such a good perspective, Kurt made me love guitar even more and my guitar teacher hated nirvana. Plus I grew up on classic rock and understood that Kurt wasn’t the best but he brought his A game with emotions. People playing guitar is always a good thing even if they love MGK
@StoneXue 6 ай бұрын
Herman giving a 23 minute master class on PERFORMING not just playing.
@123MetalManiac123 Жыл бұрын
Dude's talking about protraying feeling through his music. I'd like to appreciate the drummer making the same wah wah riff sound like 4 different songs with 4 different feelings. Reall well done on his part!
@jk-76 Жыл бұрын
He seems to love playing. That's all I need. Dude can set the mood with a guitar.
@brandonlatus2218 Жыл бұрын
Mgks a try hard poser
@ForeverJade.D Жыл бұрын
I actually respect him more after seeing this. I don’t really follow him so I had no idea he played guitar live. He was getting pretty big in the hip hop game, it was a huge risk changing to this type of performance.
@LordDudeious Жыл бұрын
Look, I'm an old man. I dig music with my heart, soul, and passion. That kid killed that. I could feel his vibe... that's what I look for in the music I enjoy. As a Seattle guy? He had a lot going on and it reminded me of seeing Kurt live. I've seen lots of bands play, at the Crocodile Cafe among other places. Like the kid or not, I absolutely enjoyed that.
@evaneleazer575 Жыл бұрын
Herman thank your nuggets of wisdom about performance playing! I waited 20 years to start playing again, now I'm working on my stage performance and trying these things you have said. Now I'll focus even more on this art!
@yamahakid450f Жыл бұрын
Waited.. for 20 years? That sounds more like a conscious decision to stop playing for 20 years.
@evaneleazer575 Жыл бұрын
Well, not so much waited, never really stopped playing, just not seriously. Now I'm in a band again, doing what we can to make it a full time gig. Going pretty well so far! So glad to be back in it and rockin out!!
@MV-eo2ws Жыл бұрын
What a pity you didn't analize his other performance at SNL, his most powerful one of the song Lonely. The light system broke down just before him going on the stage and he made a very intense and emotional performance. Also his recent acoustic shows in UK were amazing. The videos from his current tours speak loudly on his ability to communicate emotions and engage with the audience!
@JojoWasa57 Жыл бұрын
Are you an insider or just someone who goes to his concerts?
@dan182v Жыл бұрын
i love how he even uses live instruments even for his rap songs live which really enhances the whole experience, unlike some rappers who just play the instrumentals on loudspeakers
@MothmanCold Жыл бұрын
That was an amazing performance
@grantlang1187 Жыл бұрын
@@JojoWasa57 wdym by insider? Like how do they know that the light system broke for that snl performance? Pretty sure mgk talked about it in a insta story or post saying "whole light system collapsed so i kinda had to wing that shit in the dark"
@JojoWasa57 Жыл бұрын
@@grantlang1187 Insider? - because of what M V was saying in his reply to me about an earlier comment I made about Sophie Lloyd. Wondered if he was maybe part of MGK's entourage.
@NorthmanGuitarCovers-Vkng737 6 ай бұрын
I found the part where you talk about people having to look at the fret-board to play really interesting... I'm still learning to play a guitar at only about 2 Years & 2 Months into that... I've never had lessons though except for 2 lessons on an acoustic guitar when I was 12 years old... Acoustic wasn't my style... The point is that 2 years ago I started with Rocksmith 2014 and no experience or training... From the bottom up I've learned from trying to play songs on there... That has meant that I spend far more of my time looking up at the screen to see what I need to hit next than I have at the fret-board... Maybe it's slowed my progress in some ways but I think it's helped me in a lot more... I can now play a great deal of music while barely having actually look at where I'm going with my fret hand because that's all I've ever been able to do... Most of what I play is too fast to keep up and see both so I've had to learn to play without looking that much... I never really did know what was normal, my way or the other way but I assumed most don't learn to play guitar like I did... I don't think I could have learned a different way nearly so quickly... That part of your video really interested me though.
@marcod24 Жыл бұрын
Herman is such a smart person. He said it all. Thumbs up!
@arlos21 Жыл бұрын
Looks like Herman Li lives inside the biggest guitar Center and that's awesome!
@GlobalTossPot Жыл бұрын
Well, when you have money it will buy you anything even guitars that you don’t need
@atreyfall3812 Жыл бұрын
I think just like you! I have been a fan of Dragondorce since 2007, I love sreeding But at the same time I love bands like Sum 41. When MGK published tikets to my downfall, I did love it. I have to say that it's not that easy to write a catchy song. The song could not be complicated but being that creative yes.
@brandonlatus2218 Жыл бұрын
Mgk had no talent he makes easy song my farts write better music
@BeforeThisNovember Жыл бұрын
Yeah he doesn’t write his songs
@jacksparrow-ie8uq Жыл бұрын
Herman you are right. I wanted to be a guitar player. Started it, saw some of your plays. You crushed my dreams
@chris929rr7 Жыл бұрын
He knows enough to get where he has with music. As Kurt Cobain once said "here we are now entertain us" and he is entertaining to watch. The thing I like most about MGK is he is not easily phased. Talk bad about him and he doesn't withdraw and wreck himself on drugs like a lot of so called "stars" do. Ive been playing guitar for 20 years and can honestly say he knows enough to do some great things. He has the tools and knows what he doing and its only a matter of time before the two become one to enable something special to happen. Good for you MGK. FUK the haters coz in 20-30 years he will be called one of the greats and the cycle will start all over again and some kid will pick up and learn guitar because of him and that's all that matters.
@NeCoruption 6 ай бұрын
He switched entire genres when someone talked "bad" about him, that he clapped at first
@example795 6 ай бұрын
@@NeCoruption Yeah, his fans praise mgk for being everything he is not. He is somewhat entertaining, i'll give him that. But otherwise, eminem destroyed his career with a singular song.
@faithfullyfaded Жыл бұрын
The smile on his face as he watches MGK play - that's what a true guitarist invokes with his/her playing.
@chrisgatton621 Жыл бұрын
LOL, that's not a smile of joy from enjoying the music.
@alexhigginbotham8635 Жыл бұрын
I've seen some interviews with MGK. Despite some rough language at times, he's actually a pretty down to earth and articulate guy.
@brandonlatus2218 Жыл бұрын
He’s not a nice person I’ve heard horror stories
@Punkzy Жыл бұрын
@@brandonlatus2218 nobody cares. Pendejo
@fugginrambo Жыл бұрын
@@mr0mime hahaha
@zublacus Жыл бұрын
Paul Gilbert crushed my dreams back in 86. I finished college and now play in an AC/DC and Lynyrd Skynyrd band...so it's all good.
@CustomTaylor Жыл бұрын
Honest review my friend. I’m now subbed
@rivervaughanmusicstuff5771 Жыл бұрын
As a guitar player, he plays decently. He's like Kurt in this aspect. He can play well enough to write his own songs and connect with people. His vocal range isn't that great, just like Kurt's vocal range was. I am with Herman on this one. I hope he does inspire people to pick up the guitar and expand their interests. The whole reason I picked up the guitar was a mixture of my father's playing and Linkin Park and Lenny Kravits being my introduction to rock music. I then expanded my musical tastes and I can say now that I have an appreciation for all types of music, even those styles I'm not a fan of. I don't care for the guy's attitude towards others, but it helps solidify his image. He is the villain that we need because he is bringing attention to rock music to an audience of people who probably thought rock music was just senseless noise. So for that alone, I am thankful he's out here doing his thing.
@scottbulinski5450 Жыл бұрын
Kurt could sing the fuck you mean
@mtpstv94 Жыл бұрын
Kurt was a damn good and formidable player. MGK, no. Not at all. He's an amateur guitar player that sounds really bad and manages to just continue playing consistently at least during the act. No matter how terrible it sounds. If you play with confidence that is always half the battle. He's doing that, but that's basically all he has.
@rivervaughanmusicstuff5771 Жыл бұрын
@@mtpstv94 I have to disagree with you there. Kurt really sucked as a guitar player in my opinion. He was better than MGK is now, I agree with that, but to say he was good? I don't see it. But then again, music is subjective and to each their own. With that said, he's definitely not as good of a lyricist as Kurt was, and let's face the fact that Kurt came up with some cringe worthy lyrics sometimes and incredible lyrics the rest of the time. There's no inbetween.
@dylanswrld Жыл бұрын
@@rivervaughanmusicstuff5771 i see your point but i think kurt was a way better guitarist because he made his own sound and was breaking new ground with it, it was original. nothing MGK does is original or risky, thats why its just bad playing imo. if you’re gonna copy other peoples whole career then at least be really good at it
@rivervaughanmusicstuff5771 Жыл бұрын
@@dylanswrld I can and do agree with you that MGK isn't doing something risky or original as you put it whereas Kurt was.
@MoldyStir-Fry Жыл бұрын
I definitely respect the guy for wanting to do something different. Too many metal purists out there want everything to be cookie cutter and perfect which kinda goes against everything metal has always stood for. He's putting feeling and joy into that guitar and I totally love that.
@nasserbukhari9513 Жыл бұрын
“Something different”
@Sid_Vicious-hu6yn Жыл бұрын
not really different. more of a rehash of blink-182 but i dont mind MGK
@Harvm Жыл бұрын
hes not doing anything different tbf
@MoldyStir-Fry Жыл бұрын
@@Harvm Different for MGK if I understand correctly. I haven't listened to him, I've just heard the name a lot.
@Harvm Жыл бұрын
@@MoldyStir-Fry pretty sure his earlier music was like this but he jumped onto rap to get big and then when he fucked that up he went back to this
@waranghira Жыл бұрын
Coming from someone who took his own fair share of dissing despite being technical already, makes sense that Herman is such an agreeable and accepting guy.
@Oddly_Wendigo Жыл бұрын
Herman is probably the most wholesome person to listen to about guitar on KZfaq
@leviddesign4537 Жыл бұрын
It's all about feel. Gary Moore springs to mind. Music like art should move you and be felt in your soul.
@dirtrhoads Жыл бұрын
Not gunna lie this has opened my eyes. Now I can really appreciate what he does a lot more. Ive allways loved MGK. Ive allways been a good Heel myself. I might have to Play some guitar and jam to MGK now.
@Zach.W96 Жыл бұрын
I've listened to dragonforce for years, but this is the first time I've actually heard Herman Li talk. Never watched any videos of his where he's talking until now though. Really interesting accent, I like it.
@Sonicstillpoint83 Жыл бұрын
I love the idea of finding the spot in the song that allows for smoother transitions because I never actually thought of it that way. When I was coming up, I treated huge position shifts just like learning position and shifting on the violin: I would repeat the same shift over and over again until I got it right. While that did get the job done it wasn’t near as much fun as starting with something musical and adding just enough technical prowess to get the job done. There is a line in Victor Wooten‘s book where a character says that they cannot play a particular instrument and the response is good then play music. I hope that Machine Gun Kelly can teach the current generation who have all been exposed to over processed auto tune/beat detective beleaguered music how to have their own unique voice. I don’t think that it’s an accident how nirvana had already hit the scene when jewel was able to write music when she literally only knew four chords in that order exclusively.
@brandonlatus2218 Жыл бұрын
No one’s getting inspired to play guitar from a talentless hack who can’t even play said guitar
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