Mind-Blowingly Awesome Guitarists!

[Amy4life]

Since my last post failed to get many responses, (possibly because it didn't offend anyone), I'mma make another one, just coz I can.
And this one's theme is... Awesome guitar players!

I thought of this thread after discovering a Japanese guitarist/singer named Miyavi a few days ago.
He's one of the best freestyle acoustic players I've ever seen!
And he also has a very distinct look and vocal style, a true original artist.

Check out his mental intro in his single "Selfish Love":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEH7cphEODk

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[Reino]

lol what a dike,
hes not 'Mind Blowing' I dont think anyone is, because that acoustic guitar would have been tuned like emotion sickness and you could just smash the strings and it sounds cool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXZqc7Dr ... re=related

Thats a Awesome guitarist right there also Ozzys otthers, Jake.E.Lee and of course Randy Rhoads

[panicatticmind]

This kid is amazing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfDgI0gVAW8

[Amy4life]

Hmmm...
I disagree Steven. Not just anyone can pick up an acoustic and pull out slap tunes like that, no matter how damn well it's tuned.
As far as the clip of the guy with the long hair goes, he's got some great skills.
But I was more impressed by the design on the guitar.

That kid is great! He's definitely got potential to be a world-class player.

[panicatticmind]

The kid is insanely good. Check out his other videos. For some songs he's playing the guitar parts WHILST playing the vocals on the guitar and adding some bass lines in as well. *head explodes*

[wheelyq]

don't know if he's mind-blowing, but pretty darn good...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od01fu3A ... re=related

on the today show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zibgtyan ... re=related

[thievingbirds]

... and of course Randy Rhoads

Damn straight kid! The hubby would love you for saying that.

My personal favorite - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaMcf63f7Ic&feature=related

To hear it with the backing music, as on the recording - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfE1Lva0bko

Doing Flight of the Wounded Bumblebee - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCgxCNNFm-k

Solo at 3:24 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyAWA08_V-A

Geez, I just got off track for about an hour looking through heaps of unbelievable vids of that man.

Mrs. thieving

[Reino]

Heres some good hair metal for ya,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-XfnkLdkjo
glam metal

[Revolution Baby]

I'm not watching any of those clips so I have no idea what most of this thread is about.... can we use a few words to summarise what the clip is showing?

My contribution to this thread is: Jeff Buckley. Guitarist first, singer second. I love what he does with his chord progressions and improvisations.

[SilverKOLgirl]

^^Excellent contribution, Revolution Baby!

I hereby include the man in my av, David Gilmour 'cause his guitar playing is incisive, atmospheric and contains the most incredible tone I've ever heard, plus he's an amazing singer and lyricist too.

[CyRuS]

lol what a dike,
hes not 'Mind Blowing' I dont think anyone is, because that acoustic guitar would have been tuned like emotion sickness and you could just smash the strings and it sounds cool

You're an idiot. You can barely play Emotion Sickness.

That guy is pretty fucking awesome!!

Other great guitarists:

Tom Morello
Tommy Emmanuel
John Mayer (he's very underrated as a guitarist - he's quite incredible live)
Brian Setzer (not amazing, but pretty damn good)

[Amy4life]

Wow... All these players are quite amazing! I'm lovin' it!

[imthirsty.]

i like robin gunthre from the band cocteau twins. they're a band they pioneered the dream pop sound and the shoegaze style. he has a very simple style but i like the sound.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_CHbmZIRXE

[DonCarlos]

Not someone that people first think about as an awesome guitarist, but don't sleep on Prince:

http://www.antiquiet.com/news/2010/05/prince-purple-rain-1983-video/

[wheelyq]

http://www.deezer.com/en/music/mattrach#music/mattrach

MattRach is the artist and guitarist. The group is from France. I found them on youtube. The guitarist is dope. Listen to track 3 of the "Mister Jack" album.