Phil X On Playing With Attitude - Dan's Vlog: That Pedal Show [Interview]
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- Interview with Phil X, guitarist with Bon Jovi, The Drills and former Fretted Americana RUclips videos.
Hello, Dan here!
I've been fortunate enough to hang with Phil X on a number of occasions, and he is undoubtedly one of the coolest guys I know.
Currently with Bon Jovi, he is a truly gifted rock guitar player who exudes intensity and attitude, but who also understands dynamics and sensitivity.
I've been a fan since his 'Fretted Americana' days on RUclips, so when Phil was passing through London I grabbed the opportunity to sit with him and see if I could glean some insight into just how he does what he does.
I hope you enjoy this episode.
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Interesting bits & go to sections:
- Intro and hello: 0:00
- The 8-year-old playing Elvis: 2:00
- Tips on on playing loud amps: 3:35
- You can't think: 6:10
- And you can't just play notes: 8:30
- Tip of the hat to VH: 12:30
- Don't read. Don't need to read? 17:00
- Drills and Jovi and pedals and amps: 23:00
- Tapping without tapping: 27:18
- It's a state of mind: 31:48
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Phil seems like he is having the best day of his life everyday
everyone needs to recognize how important Phil X is to the guitar side of youtube. this man's vids ten years ago with FA changed the ENTIRE game. there is no argument
Darrien Day yep. I started watching him then and said this guy is a great player. He was doing session work, had his own band. Kindve miss him in FA. Haven’t watched it since.
@@robertwellington2616 yea I bet they miss him around the FA office too. I hope he realizes how big an impact he's had on internet guitar presentations
Darrien Day agreed!
Agreed.
I'm sure everyone does Darrien, no argument here.
Protect this man at all cost. Phil X is a guitar legend
Phil X featured on TPS = instant like
Fan of Phil X for way back 13 - 15 years??? Many times i would sit there and say.. How the F [lip] did he do that? I would bring my family in, watch this - Phil is CRAZY Good... lol Still hitting it out of the park.. love Phil X from SE Texas Bear
Great interview!!! I'm a big Phil X fan since his Fretted Americana days. I almost went to a Bon Jovi concert just to wear a shirt that said, "Here to see Phil X". He's just the consummate pro yet so humble.
The same with me))
It's good to see Phil again. Thanks!
It's good to see you in this comments section
Absolutely brilliant interview. Phil X has an amazing personality. There’s this party attitude he carries that really shines in interviews and his playing. He’s so humble and honest. Thanks guys for this interview. It’s great to see other musicians and players who are so authentic and true to themselves. It’s inspiring and gives a different perspective on the music industry. Thanks guys and thanks to Phil X for sharing some great info and guidance.
I love that he learned how to play that riff by practicing while watching a movie. That's how I learned my scales and several tricky riffs. I tell my students and friends the same thing but they always think im kidding but maybe they'll listen to Phil X
His authenticity and hard driving practicality, and precisioness is spot on and is truly enlightening
Phil X is the Rock Guitar Hero the world needs right now!
Right ?? Should be a Phil X video guitar game
Ok., Let's make this simple. For guitar players, this is the best 35 minutes on YT. End of story.
The last bit's important. Be the musician you'd want to see. I've done my share of gigs where I would just "get by" in certain parts. I would have been hard on the guitar player if I 'd been in the audience. You have to be realistic and hard on yourself to get there.
this is the most chill i've ever seen phil in anything lol.
I don't think there's a person on the planet that loves playing guitar more than Phil X! His enthusiasm is infectious.
Phil X just blew our tiny minds.
OMG two favourite guys ever!!!! 50 years old now and started playing guitar after a mental health issue about 5 years ago. In a band now with guys how've been playing for years and loving it. Thanks to these two people......Xxx
That’s wonderful Nick, best of luck to you :))
Keep it up brother!
Rock on brother ✌🎸❤
Great inspired stories prayers and good will to all ❤🎸❤
Big smile on my face for 35 minutes. Thanks Dan
"My fingers were like, [bark] you". Man I was dying lol. The bark censor was hilarious, and this is probably the first time I've seen him in an interview. What a cool dude, and such genuine energy. Thanks for taking us on this awesome conversation
I love how Phil describes the touch, the feel, etc., because that equates with getting in the "zone", which is everything
Everybody talks about PhilX as a killer guitar player (which he is), but how about those vocals. Best rocker on RUclips by far.
I've been watching Phil X since he started at Fretted Americana. WHAT A BEAST HE IS! Such an amazing player!
This was a phenomenal interview, Dan.
Phil, in this setting, a bit more subdued was just awe inspiring to watch.
Yep, he’s awesome! Love that guy
Hands down...the BEST Phil X interview I've ever seen.
He is now officially a living legend in my eyes. Great interview and he's a bouzouki player 👏
Phil X is so fun to watch! I made a comment about Guthrie G. being a guitar god the other day, Phil is his mischievous brother or cousin. Imagine G.G. in his gentlemanly way laying down the most complicated effortless solo. Then Phil pops up and says, "cool but rip man!" and he just shreds the thing. Both are fantastic but it's a completely different energy.
The magic and wonder of RUclips is that we can learn a lot from, and a lot about, a person. In the last year I've learned a lot about his philosophy, his technique, all in addition to knowing for years that he's just an absolutely beast of a player. A big takeaway (among many) from this video is that Phil X is a HELL of a listener. He listens intently to the questions and to the conversation so that he can respond thoughtfully and with wisdom and experience
Love people like Phil who have some philosophy to their playing. It's not just learning to play and playing technique, it's feeling and playing how you view life.
I miss the Fretted American Phil X videos sooooo much. They were pure unadulterated greatness. Love Phil so much. Thanks Dan, great interview.
Phil X is the MAN!
For such a full on guy when he presents, he is very cool headed and speaks a lot of hard truths!
Phil X is addicting to watch, love that dude !
Man! Time flies by so quick whenever i watch an interview of Phil X. Such a cool guy! Very down to earth!
Big fan of Phil X. I described him as the ultimate guitar shop dude, knows so much about music, so many riffs! Love the Drills. So glad he’s made it big with Bon Jovi
This video needs to be archived. This video is proof that it's all in the fingers.
13:30...Love Phil X. Guy is amazing and has the best attitude. True professional.
Phil is a great guest, could see him listening intently and replying thoughtfully
EVEN WHEN HES NOT PLAYING HELL BE TALKING AND HELL GET EXCITED AND ITS LIKE HES IN FAST FORWARD FOR A SECOND.............SOOO ANIMATED!!!!!! JUST LOVES WHAT HE DOES, AND GREAT AT IT, I LIKE THIS MANIAC! AND I SAY THAT WITH ADMIRATION
How can you not just like PhilX?!
Dude knows what he's talkin' about.
This guy is the complete package, his demos for FA went beyond gear, they were performances both musical and entertaining!
So....Phil X played in a "cover band" from 14-19, three 45 minute sets a night, 7 days a week (or was it 8?). THAT explains how he knows most of the great old rock classic songs inside-out, both guitar and vocals, which he played on "Fretted Americana" videos for many years. Seems like a really nice guy, despite the fame and fortune, which is a rare thing. Music before fame and fortune types are few and far between it seems. Thanks for featuring Phil X here...............!
Phil is a genius. I feel like he hides it well behind a great sense of humor, never pretentious or rude. I love his stuff.
Met him afew years ago & we just chatted over coffee & I was so happy he was a genuine guy....great video Dan 🤘
I love Phil X, love watching his Fretted Americana video's, such a great player and energetic is an understatement!
I could listen to Phil X all day.
why have i only just seen this.... thank you Dan.
🤓🙏
Man, that dude is Rock and Roll.
Cheers Dan, awesome interview. Mr X, you are a bloody legend, zero bullshit, I love it. 🤘
epic! I too found PhilX on the Fretted Americana channel ...I saw how fearless and present he was on a Bass VI. To me, that's what fun looks like in music! It changed the game for me. In that moment, music became more like sk8ting than striving for perfection, all I had to do was practice! I also felt compelled to model that example for my daughter as she explores music. PhilX launched my guitar journey in 2015 ! A journey which lead me to TPS and the rest is history. Thank you both, sincerely, for being the humans you are! 🙏❤️🤘
I'm 2 minutes and i'm still smirking at the "authentic" comment...thanks for that Gibson!!!
Phil X is just sick!!! - HIs playing is unreal and he is also hilarious.
Phil X is definitively one of my favorite guitarists on RUclips. Just so much ENERGY
I found myself smiling thru this whole video!!!
Love Phil X now after watching this, genuine, very confident (because he did his homework and earned it the hard way), he's honest and all I can say is, keep on rockin'
I think we all bloody love Phil X.
This is wonderful. What a player Phil is. Awesome interview Dan :-)
So much time for this!!!
I think Phil X is my favourite player/personality on this planet. He has it all.
Thanks Mr X
The bark censor just gave me a sucker punch of nostalgia
What a genuine chap.
I love watching Phil. He just oozes happy all over. You can't help but be in a good mood after.
Really miss him on frettedamericana, that goofy crazy energy and vintage guitar porn....
Great interview, Phil X is such an inspirational, honest soul. Can't wait to see Dan shred on the next TPS.
I love Phil X, i learn so much from those fretted americana videos, guitars, licks, songs, how to approach the instrument and use the hands. Such a good teacher.
Phil X is an absolute monster player. Seems like such a nice guy too. I love his style.
Phil has always been a ball of positive energy. Glad to see this interview
Dan: "I could talk to you the whole day". Me: "I could listen to this the whole day".
I love his comments about playing with lower gain. This is exactly why I run 12AU7s in my Mesa/Boogie. I think lower gain sounds are far more dynamic and dramatic than high gain sounds. They have more "growl".
I just found out, that every time I see Phil, I get a complete stupid grin on my face, that lasts as long as the vid he's in. What a wonderful human being!
Thanks for this, Dan and Phil. I really appreciate the human side of the star, and Phil really brings it all the time, Dan is pretty real too!
Phil X is such a great player and comes across as a great guy as well. I love the concept of licks and theory being the vocabulary, but that if he doesn't use certain words he forgets and has to relearn them. Great analogy!
Phil is the coolest, down to earth dude. I could listen to him all day. Great interview Dan!
This funker is explosive good . Pure fist of fire 🔥
Authentic and positivity is evident in every Phil X video. Loved his FA 59 LP JR "EVH Time" video.
Not really a fan of rock music, but Phil X is scary likeable.
Freaking LOVE Phil X....that dude is totally Legit...he's the real deal!!
He is so musical. He has put in the work, no doubt about that. Awesome
Ya can't help but love Phil! Balls of steel, and a heart of gold.
A true player's player. God bless Phil X!
Isn't Phil X great? In his own words, 'a cocky Mutha(woof, woof!)', but thoroughly likeable, engaging, honest, passionate about his craft and so happy to share his thoughts and 'secrets', way beyond scale shapes and licks. Good stuff!
Phil X. . . Cool as Keith Richards but with a bigger bag of licks n tricks. . . . And like Underdog, is humble and lovable! GREAT interview Dan!!👍😎👍
"Gain structure is everything" -Dan
The Frozen Desert - I see a potential TPS Tee Shirt. Dan is like a Swami . . . " Gain Structure is Everything "
Thanks for getting hold of this guy Dan; he always seems so genuine & not stuck up his own a***!
Which, you could be forgiven for if you played all over the world, & with Jovi at Wembley. This video confirmed a lot of things that I've learnt over the years. One of which, is be nice.
Oh man Phil X is so great! This is ah mazing... Thanks Dan and Phil!
"Authentic" Nice choice of words. You hit the target with that one. Great job again. We love you and Phil.
Top man. Phil is cool as..., and a hell of a player.
That was epic! One of the best interviews I’ve seen in a while.
Phil X is always be the real man !
Phil X is the real deal. Been watching him since the Fretted Americana days, and he taught me the most valuable lesson regarding Overdrive pedals and Amps. I never really got on with OD pedals or distortion pedals until I heard Phil say in one video somewhere: "Set your amp to AC/DC, and hit the overdrive to go to Van Halen", and it just clicked in my brain. Push the gain. Don't over crank it. That principle also works when stacking pedals. Total game changer for me, and I owe him for that. Phil is also the reason why my Digitech Bad Monkey was my first, and is still to this day, the only OD pedal I will ever need.
Cheers!
He just blew my mind talking about playing Amps. AHHHH
Man this is so good. Phil X is such a professional. I love the behind the scenes interviews with the industry top side players since they make it so effortlessly a while being very aware and conscious of the importance of all their choices. Confidence is really the marriage of capability and bravado, not to be confused with arrogance or righteousness or even the sloppy "who cares" rock n roll attitude we falsely attribute often. Showmanship is so important but like they reiterate often in this video, has to be authentic. Thanks guys
infectious joy! love it. Thanks Dan and Phil X
Billy Gibbons used to say: "play the music you want to hear" and then PhilX goes "do the things you want to see". Good :) Em.. How about learn the things you wanna play ? :-))
Phil is the craziest M.. F.. guy on the planet. That's why I root for him \m/ Bark !
Well, that was tons of fun! :-D
Great Episode! These Vlogs are becoming my favorite part TPS! Thanks for the great info!
What a cool bloke and so humble...could listen to him all day...great interview!
Fantastic!
GREAT Interview!!! The attitude and energy is exactly what drew me to PhilX as well....
It's amazing how much enjoyment one can get from sitting and listening to 2 guys talk about amps, and riffs, and guitars. I'm a geek. Thanks Fellas!!