Frank Gambale: Live

distressed_romeo · 04-19-2007, 06:31 PM

Just dug this record out again and did some transcribing (see the 'jazz line resource' section). I appreciate this guy more the more I hear him. Everyone seems to have him pinned as yet another shredder/sweep-picker, when, to my ears, it's his phrasing and harmonic vocabulary that really set him apart from the pack. The guy makes the nastiest changes sound as effortless as a twelve-bar blues.

He's just been roped into Troy Grady's 'Cracking the Code' film, which is going to be interesting, as apparently there are a lot of aspects of his technical approach that have been misunderstood (for instance, he's not a strict economy picker, despite being the undisputed master of that technique...for certain sorts of lines he switches back to alternate picking, and incorporates a fair bit of legato too).

LilithXShred · 04-19-2007, 07:19 PM

Yeah i saw the trailer of frank doing a take for "cracking the code" a few months ago... his sweep picking is so damn clean, even in super slow motion. I'm not a big fan of his music though, he's for sure a great composer and tasteful musician, but it's not my cup of tea ^^. Maybe i need to get hold of some more music by him.

kung_fu · 04-19-2007, 08:21 PM

I've been a fan of franks since the second i heard him. I think the reason he often gets lumped into the souless/sweep/shredder category is due in part to people who have an uncontrollable boner for sweep picking. They unfairly lump frank into the same category as johnny no licks who can do nothing but sweep pick, wheras anybody can tell you frank has much more to offer with his playing. Most of his youtube vids have the word 'sweeping' in the title so that kinda adds to this.

I have never seen or heard him perform any of his solo stuff in a live setting, aside from his concert with class video which i love, but his playing with the elektrik band is incredible. I love when he plays unison/harmonized runs with the sax player, their tones fit nicely together. Frank is right up there with allan holdsworth for me in every category: tone, technique, composition, phrasing, and especially note choice.

God Hand Apostle · 04-20-2007, 02:56 AM

To me, Gambales electric tone has never been very good. It's the best now compared to his earlier works though, to my ears. But his jazz box clean with the Yamaha AES-1500 crazy good.

The playing is always spectacular!!!

If I could have a lesson with anyone, it would be Gambale. I think he's a great teacher as well. Every time I see a new instructional with him little lights go off in my head.

kung_fu · 04-20-2007, 10:21 AM

some outtakes off of cracking the code(?)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=eewz4u7w2xE

i've seen him playing that guitar a lot lately. what exactly is it?

oh, i found it

http://yamaha.com/guitars/products/p...RODUCT,00.html

Shawn · 04-29-2007, 10:53 PM

I've always liked Frank Gambale. His "The Light Beyond" cd is pretty amazing too.

yespleasevicar · 05-01-2007, 08:40 PM

Does anyone else really like his voice, the Alan Titchmarsh of shredding

distressed_romeo · 05-05-2007, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yespleasevicar

Does anyone else really like his voice, the Alan Titchmarsh of shredding

jacksonplayer · 05-16-2007, 03:51 PM

His playing is awesome, but the "Live" album sounds really dated to me now. His more recent "live bootlegs" album kicks ass, though.

distressed_romeo · 05-16-2007, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacksonplayer

His playing is awesome, but the "Live" album sounds really dated to me now. His more recent "live bootlegs" album kicks ass, though.

Yeah, it is very '80s fusion', particularly the keyboard sound.

04-19-2007, 06:31 PM	#1
distressed_romeo Bringin' UR Kaos! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Albion Posts: 9,567 Real Name: I have many... Main Seven: C7 Hellraiser Main ERG: Aria bass tuned in fifths Rig: POD v2.0 Thanked: 200	Frank Gambale: Live Just dug this record out again and did some transcribing (see the 'jazz line resource' section). I appreciate this guy more the more I hear him. Everyone seems to have him pinned as yet another shredder/sweep-picker, when, to my ears, it's his phrasing and harmonic vocabulary that really set him apart from the pack. The guy makes the nastiest changes sound as effortless as a twelve-bar blues. He's just been roped into Troy Grady's 'Cracking the Code' film, which is going to be interesting, as apparently there are a lot of aspects of his technical approach that have been misunderstood (for instance, he's not a strict economy picker, despite being the undisputed master of that technique...for certain sorts of lines he switches back to alternate picking, and incorporates a fair bit of legato too). Nothing like a good depressant to chase the blues away! www.soundclick.com/distressed_romeo http://farsideguitars.blogspot.com/

04-19-2007, 07:19 PM	#2
LilithXShred Mah Kitteh doez Coke Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Münster, Germany Posts: 219 Real Name: Björn Main Seven: Hellraiser C-7 BCH Rig: Framus Cobra Thanked: 2	Yeah i saw the trailer of frank doing a take for "cracking the code" a few months ago... his sweep picking is so damn clean, even in super slow motion. I'm not a big fan of his music though, he's for sure a great composer and tasteful musician, but it's not my cup of tea ^^. Maybe i need to get hold of some more music by him. My Mammal Sauce is the best Mammal Sauce

04-19-2007, 08:21 PM	#3
kung_fu Vulcan Lute God Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oshawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,037 Real Name: Alex Main Seven: Schecter Omen-7 Rig: SGH-GS200 Thanked: 14	I've been a fan of franks since the second i heard him. I think the reason he often gets lumped into the souless/sweep/shredder category is due in part to people who have an uncontrollable boner for sweep picking. They unfairly lump frank into the same category as johnny no licks who can do nothing but sweep pick, wheras anybody can tell you frank has much more to offer with his playing. Most of his youtube vids have the word 'sweeping' in the title so that kinda adds to this. I have never seen or heard him perform any of his solo stuff in a live setting, aside from his concert with class video which i love, but his playing with the elektrik band is incredible. I love when he plays unison/harmonized runs with the sax player, their tones fit nicely together. Frank is right up there with allan holdsworth for me in every category: tone, technique, composition, phrasing, and especially note choice. "...and inside the men were three bullets."

04-29-2007, 10:53 PM	#6
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 18,987 Main Seven: '91 UV7PWH, '91 UV7BK Rig: Fender Stage Thanked: 139	I've always liked Frank Gambale. His "The Light Beyond" cd is pretty amazing too. www.myspace.com/flothru www.myspace.com/shawncastonguay

05-16-2007, 03:51 PM	#9
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God Hand Apostle VEGANSTRAIGHTEDGE Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago IL. Posts: 761 Main Seven: LTD MH307/KxK order 11/06 Main ERG: 1st Oni 8/VF Mito 7 bass Rig: V-Amp > Crate TD-50C Thanked: 9	To me, Gambales electric tone has never been very good. It's the best now compared to his earlier works though, to my ears. But his jazz box clean with the Yamaha AES-1500 crazy good. The playing is always spectacular!!! If I could have a lesson with anyone, it would be Gambale. I think he's a great teacher as well. Every time I see a new instructional with him little lights go off in my head.

04-20-2007, 10:21 AM	#5
kung_fu Vulcan Lute God Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oshawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,037 Real Name: Alex Main Seven: Schecter Omen-7 Rig: SGH-GS200 Thanked: 14	some outtakes off of cracking the code(?) http://youtube.com/watch?v=eewz4u7w2xE i've seen him playing that guitar a lot lately. what exactly is it? oh, i found it http://yamaha.com/guitars/products/p...RODUCT,00.html

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yespleasevicar ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: London Posts: 7 Thanked: 0	Does anyone else really like his voice, the Alan Titchmarsh of shredding

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