I didn't know that instrument could be epic!
- RaustBlackDragon
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I didn't know that instrument could be epic!
I'm a big fan of music that takes an instrument that's pretty much considered precluded from being awesome, and doing awesome things with it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-64CaD8GXw
Shipping up to Boston does this with a banjo and an accordion. An ACCORDION.
Then there's pseudolonewolf, who does the most amazing things with those terrible midi instruments that are used whenever you play a midi file in your browser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0zs0mQPT5o
Anybody else like songs that do this? If so, post your favorite!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-64CaD8GXw
Shipping up to Boston does this with a banjo and an accordion. An ACCORDION.
Then there's pseudolonewolf, who does the most amazing things with those terrible midi instruments that are used whenever you play a midi file in your browser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0zs0mQPT5o
Anybody else like songs that do this? If so, post your favorite!
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Re: I didn't know that instrument could be epic!
Dude I love that song. I've always liked Dropkick Murphys, but I hadn't heard that song until I watched the movie 'The Departed.' Such a good flick.
Also, contributin' in the form of people who use guitars in unique ways. Dunno if that's exactly what you had in mind, but I feel like sharing these amazing artists
Sungha Jung (playing Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved) - He's awesome because he takes the melody/percussion of the entire song including the vocals and creates a solo guitar piece.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EirMd5FI ... ure=relmfu
Igor Presnyakov (playing Poker Face) - Similar to the above. They take shitty songs and make them awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY53khFqGDU
Justin King playing an original piece called Knock on Wood - This guy has the most unique style I've ever seen. The only other artist I've seen do something similar is Kaki King, but they are still so different.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh_24DXNy8E
Rodrigo Y Gabriela playing Diablo Rojo - These two are an amazing duo. They sort of combine modern guitar styles with flamenco and the result is great
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT9hvyDv ... re=related
And, while not guitar, this guy is pretty awesome:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoFurLev ... ure=relmfu
Also, contributin' in the form of people who use guitars in unique ways. Dunno if that's exactly what you had in mind, but I feel like sharing these amazing artists
Sungha Jung (playing Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved) - He's awesome because he takes the melody/percussion of the entire song including the vocals and creates a solo guitar piece.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EirMd5FI ... ure=relmfu
Igor Presnyakov (playing Poker Face) - Similar to the above. They take shitty songs and make them awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY53khFqGDU
Justin King playing an original piece called Knock on Wood - This guy has the most unique style I've ever seen. The only other artist I've seen do something similar is Kaki King, but they are still so different.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh_24DXNy8E
Rodrigo Y Gabriela playing Diablo Rojo - These two are an amazing duo. They sort of combine modern guitar styles with flamenco and the result is great
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT9hvyDv ... re=related
And, while not guitar, this guy is pretty awesome:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoFurLev ... ure=relmfu
- RaustBlackDragon
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Re: I didn't know that instrument could be epic!
That wasn't QUITE what I had in mind, but those songs are so awesome that whether or not they're relevant is irrelevant :)
What's the price of freedom now?
Can you cut me a deal?
A crate of wholesale liberty,
or a justice combo meal?
Can you cut me a deal?
A crate of wholesale liberty,
or a justice combo meal?
Re: I didn't know that instrument could be epic!
Well I'm glad you liked them. In the spirit of sharing good music, here's some more like those:
Antoine Dufour playing a cover of Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap. Before you listen to this one, make sure you hear the original song first, as it helps you appreciate just how much work might've gone into creating this piece.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNPCI8y9 ... plpp_video
Walk of the Earth playing Somebody that I used to Know by Gotye (I think). This whole band plays a single guitar. Pretty neat stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9NF2edx ... plpp_video
This one, I'm not sure who its by, but god is he amazing at the drums. I love minimalist drum kits, as they force you to be inventive with your style. EDIT: Make sure you watch in 480p, there's a huge difference in sound quality.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oD3pbOB ... plpp_video
This guy, John Gomm, even uses the tuners to create unique sounds with his guitar. Pretty awesome IMO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apa8GveP ... plpp_video
Antoine Dufour playing a cover of Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap. Before you listen to this one, make sure you hear the original song first, as it helps you appreciate just how much work might've gone into creating this piece.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNPCI8y9 ... plpp_video
Walk of the Earth playing Somebody that I used to Know by Gotye (I think). This whole band plays a single guitar. Pretty neat stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9NF2edx ... plpp_video
This one, I'm not sure who its by, but god is he amazing at the drums. I love minimalist drum kits, as they force you to be inventive with your style. EDIT: Make sure you watch in 480p, there's a huge difference in sound quality.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oD3pbOB ... plpp_video
This guy, John Gomm, even uses the tuners to create unique sounds with his guitar. Pretty awesome IMO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apa8GveP ... plpp_video
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Re: I didn't know that instrument could be epic!
How about a robot cello playing Marilyn Manson? (Also, a singing scanner.)
Edit: Even better, here's a guy playing a tree!
(Be sure to check out his other videos, especially if you like the John Gomm video.)
Edit: Even better, here's a guy playing a tree!
(Be sure to check out his other videos, especially if you like the John Gomm video.)
Re: I didn't know that instrument could be epic!
That's such a wonderful choice of song for a bunch of robots to play! haha!Dr. Kylstein wrote:-snip-
Re: I didn't know that instrument could be epic!
This:
Ian Anderson is amazing. Period.
Ian Anderson is amazing. Period.
Re: I didn't know that instrument could be epic!
I play in an accordion orchestra. Yes, such a thing exists. :PRaustBlackDragon wrote:An ACCORDION.
You're lucky that I don't play accordion myself or I might be offended. ;)
- RaustBlackDragon
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Re: I didn't know that instrument could be epic!
Oh no, I'm not saying it sucks, I'm just saying I never thought it could be used in actiony-epic music successfully.M!C wrote:I play in an accordion orchestra. Yes, such a thing exists. :PRaustBlackDragon wrote:An ACCORDION.
You're lucky that I don't play accordion myself or I might be offended. ;)
What's the price of freedom now?
Can you cut me a deal?
A crate of wholesale liberty,
or a justice combo meal?
Can you cut me a deal?
A crate of wholesale liberty,
or a justice combo meal?
Re: I didn't know that instrument could be epic!
You should listen to pirate songs, then.
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