What musician would you like to have the abilities of?

Jeff · 01-23-2008, 02:32 PM

I've never seen this here before, so I think it poses an interesting question: if you could shake hands with anyone and magically get their musical abilities (not necessarily their exact style) who would it be?

I'll start. Nuno Bettencourt. The man is an amazing guitarist, but he also can sing well, and he's a really really good songwriter. It's absolutely crap that he doesn't get more recognition.

A runner up would be Steven Wilson from PT. Decent guitar player, good singer, but also has the production and writing chops to make him a complete musician.

Feel free to contribute, or also to call me and this thread retarded. Or contribute and call me retarded. I can take it.

EDIT Another possible answer is none, you like all your current ability levels, and don't feel envious of anyone. *cough*Bulb*cough*

Vic Rattlehead · 01-23-2008, 02:39 PM

Michael Romeo or Jason Becker

Leon · 01-23-2008, 02:39 PM

Joe Satriani. i don't think there's another lead player out there that i'd rather listen to on and on and on. so, if i could meld Satch's lead prowess with my rhythm ability, i'd be one happy fellow

Apophis · 01-23-2008, 02:40 PM

Yngwie Malmsteen - neoclassical soloing and melody
Frederik Thordendal - everything

This will be my number one combo

Metal Ken · 01-23-2008, 02:41 PM

Dave Suzuki. Then i could play drums and shred.

keithb · 01-23-2008, 03:17 PM

Hmm, maybe Eric Johnson or Steven Wilson. Good chops, good voice, good songs, great musicians all around. I'm not sure I'd want to be a shredder, but I'd love to be a better overall musician.

Nick · 01-23-2008, 03:19 PM

Frederik Thordendal

Jeff · 01-23-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick

Frederik Thordendal

Okay but why? You're supposed to state why, which is what makes the thread interesting.

noodles · 01-23-2008, 06:52 PM

Mick Jagger. I'd like to magically absorb all his money.

Ojinomoto · 01-23-2008, 06:53 PM

Myself in 20 years.
I'd think sounding like someone else *cough*Bulb=Frederik T* is pretty lame.

01-23-2008, 02:32 PM	#1
Jeff Banned from Reality Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,261 Real Name: Uh.....Jeff Main Seven: none Rig: Mesa DC-5 Thanked: 23	What musician would you like to have the abilities of? I've never seen this here before, so I think it poses an interesting question: if you could shake hands with anyone and magically get their musical abilities (not necessarily their exact style) who would it be? I'll start. Nuno Bettencourt. The man is an amazing guitarist, but he also can sing well, and he's a really really good songwriter. It's absolutely crap that he doesn't get more recognition. A runner up would be Steven Wilson from PT. Decent guitar player, good singer, but also has the production and writing chops to make him a complete musician. Feel free to contribute, or also to call me and this thread retarded. Or contribute and call me retarded. I can take it. EDIT Another possible answer is none, you like all your current ability levels, and don't feel envious of anyone. coughBulbcough

01-23-2008, 02:39 PM	#3
Leon {##[====:::. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Ohio Crew Posts: 11,744 Main Seven: RG7620 of Doom Rig: Mesa / Sovtek Thanked: 78	Joe Satriani. i don't think there's another lead player out there that i'd rather listen to on and on and on. so, if i could meld Satch's lead prowess with my rhythm ability, i'd be one happy fellow I have a radical idea. The door swings both ways, we could reverse the particle flow through the gate. We'll cross the streams.

01-23-2008, 02:41 PM	#5
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01-23-2008, 06:52 PM	#9
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01-23-2008, 06:53 PM	#10
Ojinomoto "Negro" Metal Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 304 Real Name: Raymond Main Seven: Red Schecter Gryphon 7 Rig: None Thanked: 2	Myself in 20 years. I'd think sounding like someone else coughBulb=Frederik T* is pretty lame. "Honor is found in the end, not the means." "I like being shit on in life, it makes my grass greener." -Ojinomoto

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Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 9,643 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 48	Yngwie Malmsteen - neoclassical soloing and melody Frederik Thordendal - everything This will be my number one combo

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keithb Carvin Zealot Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 1,129 Real Name: Keith Main Seven: Carvin DC747 Rig: Mesa Nomad/PODxt Thanked: 14	Hmm, maybe Eric Johnson or Steven Wilson. Good chops, good voice, good songs, great musicians all around. I'm not sure I'd want to be a shredder, but I'd love to be a better overall musician.

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