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Post by Blondie on Jan 8, 2005 7:12:12 GMT -6
are you sure they didn't?
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Post by GibsonLesPaul on Jan 8, 2005 8:00:25 GMT -6
Yeah i am 100 % sure that they didnt
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Post by Son Of Vengence on Jan 8, 2005 10:20:28 GMT -6
Angus Young is an awesome guitarist and doesnt know any theory..he didnt even now what the whammy bar was for.
Billy Sheean is the best bass player of all time and he doesnt even know much..in a video of his he was playing runs and didnt even know how to explain em..he just plays.
Theory only explains things you figure out as you play..it doesnt make you a better guitar player. Alot of times it even kills the natural feeling you have for the instrument. I learned alot of theory and then realized when I would write leads for the band I wouldnt think "What would sound good here". I would think "How can I make people's heads explode but not totally ruin the song". You just have to strike the right balance between the 2..
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Post by One Mississippi on Jan 8, 2005 14:27:43 GMT -6
Ok, here is a question for Michael:
When traveling overseas doing shows and clinics, how well have the airlines treated the double and what difficulties have you run across before and after 911.
Also.......I believe that you should incorporate the tune "2XAgain" into your clinics.
I thinks it's awesome and needs more exposure! ;D
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Post by One Mississippi on Jan 8, 2005 14:39:20 GMT -6
Ooh, Oooh! Almost forgot!!
When can we expect to see more of the QUAD?
Saw that you got half of it back........maybe build another half.......or ...........Ooh, ooh, I know....
Build one with six necks and paint the body like a spider!
(sorry bout that, my meds just kicked in)
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Post by Blondie on Jan 8, 2005 15:06:46 GMT -6
I read somewhere the Dean is working on a new Quad for Mike.
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Post by Administrator on Jan 8, 2005 19:21:34 GMT -6
I can answer the question about the airlines. We've had to replace the flight case already for the double guitar due to damage from the airlines. They aren't very gentle with it.  Damage is always a concern, especially if the itinerary requires changing planes and/or airlines midstream. Fortunately, it's a very high quality case and the double remains in perfect condition despite the airlines efforts to trash it. I've not found security to be a bad experience during the times I've traveled with Michael. We do plan for the extra time he will need at the airport since 9-11. Regarding the quad: There has been talk of Dean building a new one in the future. That's all I know about it at this point. |
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Post by Hairdo on Jan 9, 2005 4:58:16 GMT -6
Michael, here's a question for you:
What was the ultimate (picking) speed that you ever achieved?
(by this I mean the fastest tempo you could play sixteenth notes to)... I guess it has to be over 220 beats per minute, but I'd like you to tell the exact number)... It is not necessary, that you actualy ever recorded yourself at this speed, this achievement can be from your rehearsals or something - just tell us what your (picking) speed limitations are (I'm sure you know them well, hehe)... Thanks!
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Post by nitroboy on Jan 9, 2005 6:12:05 GMT -6
Just wanted to know if Mike is planning to play in Spain again, last time is 10 years ago. Mike, is it time for you to return, don´t you think so? I wonder if you enjoyed the Andres Segovia´s video I gave you that time.
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Post by GibsonLesPaul on Jan 9, 2005 9:00:10 GMT -6
well sixteenth notes on the 200 is his regular .
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Post by Doug on Jan 9, 2005 9:14:41 GMT -6
I just have to say, I totally disagree with some of the comments on music theory here. It cannot possibly make you a cold player. By understanding the fretboard better, that surely just unlocks it further and gives you a wider pallete of colours to play with.... I find inspiration withing theory all the time, all kinds of things I'd never think of unless I was studying it. I reccomend studying theory to everyone.
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Post by GibsonLesPaul on Jan 9, 2005 9:30:42 GMT -6
OK , but better post this on the music theory topic  |
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Post by Doug on Jan 9, 2005 9:53:25 GMT -6
Sorry, my post was in response to:
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Post by nitroboy on Jan 9, 2005 10:31:09 GMT -6
Hi Doug, how ya´doin´bro?
It´s Caesar, have some free time and Aku warned me about this forum, it´s killer!
I play your Amorpha songs oftenly, crazy music!! So damn good!
Talk to you soon.
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Post by Doug on Jan 9, 2005 11:49:00 GMT -6
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Post by Ernesto on Jan 10, 2005 12:32:13 GMT -6
Post your technical questions for Michael here. Hello Michael, Hope you still remember me it is been a long time we have not spoken but i am still here in florida, hope you are doing well, seen to me that the idea i mentioned about the Forum long time ago you liked, well here is the forum already, just want to remind you i sent you several email in year 2004 wich was a pretty busy year for you, hope you have a chance or show or clinic over florida Thanks Ernesto |
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Post by Ernesto on Jan 10, 2005 12:37:01 GMT -6
Hi Doug,
I just want to tell you that your are a 100% correct, i don't know anything about theory but if i new i can be a 1000% better, people sometimes do not know how to apply it to their playing, the best method for theory is doug instructions
Thanks
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Post by Doug on Jan 10, 2005 17:17:10 GMT -6
Thanks Ernesto!
Ok, a question for Michael: I notice that you hardly ever use two-handed tapping runs in your playing (in fact, apart from using them in arpeggios I can't think of many examples at all of tapping in your work). Did this just happen naturally as your style developed, or was it a concious decision for a specific reason (eg to avoid sounding like EVH)?
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Post by Administrator on Jan 11, 2005 0:05:29 GMT -6
Good question Doug! Michael just got back into town from his Ohio show. He'll be posting some answers to the questions in the next day. He won't be able to answer all the questions at once. He can't be out of the studio too long!  |
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Post by Administrator on Jan 11, 2005 0:14:21 GMT -6
Ernesto!  Nice to see you on the forum! Sorry if Michael has not been able to answer your emails. He's was out of the country a lot last year and each time he returned, email was over the top! Hang out at the forum, Michael will be here tomorrow. Ernesto is a member of Michael's street team and a long time friend and supporter. |
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Post by PatrickofMoon on Jan 11, 2005 1:41:02 GMT -6
Wow, Doug, I'm really enjoying your band's music. You're quite entertaining to listen to. If ever you get some CDs out, I'd be more than happy to purchase one(via paypal, of course)
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Post by frenchyfanofgod on Jan 11, 2005 10:18:00 GMT -6
hi i'm french and i would like to know when michael will come and make a great show in france !!! it would be so nice and i want to see this man... which is god !!
and also i xant to know where i can find michael tabs ... if he has already tabs his song even if i think it's already done... thanks a lot
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Post by Michael Angelo Batio on Jan 11, 2005 11:23:05 GMT -6
Hello everyone. Please do not post links to free downloading of TAB, audio or video files of my music. Thank you. |
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Post by GibsonLesPaul on Jan 11, 2005 11:25:42 GMT -6
Well i do know some links but if michael doesnt want them to be post , i guess we ll have to obey |
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Post by Michael Angelo Batio on Jan 11, 2005 11:26:57 GMT -6
I have performed all over Europe within the last year but I have never performed in France. We are working on shows there this year. I studied French in school (2 years). |
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Nice to see you on the forum! Sorry if Michael has not been able to answer your emails. He's was out of the country a lot last year and each time he returned, email was over the top! Hang out at the forum, Michael will be here tomorrow. 