This guy, Aaron Dugan, is neither stoned or clueless about his guitar. He is very shy and hates talking about himself. He designed the guitar himself and just wanted to let the interviewer take the lead on the description so he wouldn't have to sound like a self important jerk. All you have to do is listen to the genius and beauty of his playing and know he's neither clueless about his instrument or baked... What you are witnessing is a very humble, kind, shy and talented person under the spotlight of an interview.
Silverbrama ... I grew up 3 houses from Aaron,Great player,we played together a number of times around 96,97.He helped me re dedicate myself to guitar playing,I'll always remember those times,with a smile.
it's so interesting that everybody thinks i'm high in this clip. i remember being groggy because that piece was filmed in the morning. not at all high, though.
haha this is a classic example of a musical prodigy for an instrument. notice that he is very expressive with his melodies. they come alive, you can not only hear but feel them. the improvisation comes so easy to this dude. but yet he has trouble explaining his expression in words and easy lays them out through playing. this guy is truely gifted.
Perhaps what makes Aaron Dugan such a unique player is his rock driven licks infused with his reggae inspired rhythm. Reggae is not limited to bearded, dread headed rastamen. Give this guy the respect he deserves!
Thanks a million. Believe it or not I've just joined a reggae band, I generally don't even listen to reggae but the drummer is a good friend and I'm really getting into it. Starting to hear what else can be done on the guitar, other than the "1 chop 3 chop", is a godsend so thanks for this video!
To clarify the guitar make and model for those wondering, he says it's a Washburn Damen Idol. It's the only double cutaway from the Idol series. And as Aaron states, it has several custom shop modifications.
It's mainly triadic chromaticism mixed with pentatonics, hemiolas, and chaos. also, i use the mixolydian b2 b6 scale often and throw in the major 7th for gravity during this kind of solo. when the key i'm soloing in does not change, i often employ the kitchen sink strategy.
I watched this a year or two ago On Demand at my friends house. I was playing bass and just scewing around on guitar. Aaron Dugan has really affected my style. I always love to use regge rhythms and I love the unorthadoxy in his crazy solos. I look at this differently now that I seriously play guitar. Hes fucking awesome. His style has no choice but to rub off on me.
this guy is great. i'm just starting to get more in more into reggae but i have no clue where to start, not too many people around me listen. anyone have any suggestions on similar reggae guitarists that i can check out?
my jaw just dislocated.... went to hospital holding my laptop with the video still playing....doctor asked wat happened....he saw the video and got his jaw dislocated too \m/ your like the jesus of ska man Nice
of course you can !! it just won't have that natural "treble" of stratocasters and telecasters, but then you just need to put your treble up and turn on your wah ( for trebly styles I recommend the Vox wah) and there you go !!
When I watched this a few years ago it inspired me to learn reggae/dub guitar. Because of this video i fell in love with an entire genre.
This guy, Aaron Dugan, is neither stoned or clueless about his guitar. He is very shy and hates talking about himself. He designed the guitar himself and just wanted to let the interviewer take the lead on the description so he wouldn't have to sound like a self important jerk. All you have to do is listen to the genius and beauty of his playing and know he's neither clueless about his instrument or baked... What you are witnessing is a very humble, kind, shy and talented person under the spotlight of an interview.
nothing wrong with being a little bit stoney. helps my creativity but i agree with you
On point!
Silverbrama ... I grew up 3 houses from Aaron,Great player,we played together a number of times around 96,97.He helped me re dedicate myself to guitar playing,I'll always remember those times,with a smile.
Word!!!
nice dude, he's a great player. Know's he shit rhythmically and in soloing
it's so interesting that everybody thinks i'm high in this clip. i remember being groggy because that piece was filmed in the morning. not at all high, though.
Youve inspired me so much. Btw i love how you just play your guitar and dont care about some spec sheet
@@stevensager2854 Thanks a lot Steven! Cheers
You’re high
In all seriousness though I love how you play the guitar.
Bro how can i find the tabs to your first piece?
haha this is a classic example of a musical prodigy for an instrument. notice that he is very expressive with his melodies. they come alive, you can not only hear but feel them. the improvisation comes so easy to this dude. but yet he has trouble explaining his expression in words and easy lays them out through playing. this guy is truely gifted.
His guitar sound is specific, it sounds really nice, and the reggae rhythm is just perfect.... love his playing.
I've never heard anything like that. Incredible.
good vibes! whoever didnt like this has no idea how awesome this is.
When I grow up, I want to be this guy! Wow!
I already knew Aaron was good but this takes the piss. He's got an absolute understanding of his instrument.
Makes me wonder there is just such incredible talent out there .. sheer genius on the instrument!! Bravo!!
Perhaps what makes Aaron Dugan such a unique player is his rock driven licks infused with his reggae inspired rhythm. Reggae is not limited to bearded, dread headed rastamen. Give this guy the respect he deserves!
I´ve watched this vid so many times I picked up a guitar and started practicing, someday I will be playing this!
I especially like the first bit where he's doing the chucks and getting the bubble as well, which would usually be played by a keyboard.
Thanks a million. Believe it or not I've just joined a reggae band, I generally don't even listen to reggae but the drummer is a good friend and I'm really getting into it. Starting to hear what else can be done on the guitar, other than the "1 chop 3 chop", is a godsend so thanks for this video!
Thanks for that great lesson this really going to help my band God BLESS
one of the best guitar players still touring. period.
awesome playing and tone
great i want to learn to do this in the guitar ...viva el reggae.
Yeah that sound does kick ass! I can't believe I used to play reagae with no effects.
very groovy solid reggae, totally dig it
his rhythms are so sick. i wish i could play like this.
"and there it's a lot of mistakes to, wich is big part of my sound" the coolest thing i never heard from a guitarrist, awsome bruuuh hahaha
i also love his middle eastern solos so much
man this is just so amazing like you have no idea
OMG! This guy is amazing.
The first example is dope asf
+CoTheme303 It's a song by New Kingston called LA LA LA
+Jackson Hauserman Thanks I tried figuiring it out forever👍👍
No problem man!
Oh good point man I didn't check the dates
Loving Matisyahu !!!
I also like his style. Good video. Thanks!
i love this! that sounds soooo awesome!
It's the first time I see him.... He's a pretty good guitar player ! Nice !
the guy from matisyahu... That band is so Dope!!
Love!!!!!
So so rad dude!!!
BEST STYLE OF PLAYING EVER
best reggae guitarrist ever!
g00d Lord, Thank You For Raggae
To clarify the guitar make and model for those wondering, he says it's a Washburn Damen Idol. It's the only double cutaway from the Idol series. And as Aaron states, it has several custom shop modifications.
this sound is so beautiful
this is good playing. thans for posting
sick! i love it!
this guy is really good!
i love this guitar
aaron dugan is great!
very nice dude, u are awesome, bless
AWESOME!
Супер!)
dude your my new idol! sooo sick!!
thats a cool jam man
it sounds really cool
This guy so good at roots!
that first riff was so badass
he should make a album with nothing but him jamming on that guitar, I can listen for hours to that first part.
this guy is to good. i want this guy teach me all he knows about playing
It's mainly triadic chromaticism mixed with pentatonics, hemiolas, and chaos. also, i use the mixolydian b2 b6 scale often and throw in the major 7th for gravity during this kind of solo. when the key i'm soloing in does not change, i often employ the kitchen sink strategy.
it doesn´t matter which kind of religion..
Real Reggae is One Love!!
dis guy is smokin da good shit! nice sound!
he freaking blazed!
I watched this a year or two ago On Demand at my friends house. I was playing bass and just scewing around on guitar. Aaron Dugan has really affected my style. I always love to use regge rhythms and I love the unorthadoxy in his crazy solos.
I look at this differently now that I seriously play guitar. Hes fucking awesome. His style has no choice but to rub off on me.
I am a drummer but I like to watch guitarists
U rock dude!
that's amazing
your a boss on your guitar still it sounds, keep doing ur ting blad!
It sounds really similar to the sounds i can get from my voodoo lab wahzoo pedal. Dope shit.
hes one of the unique guitarists ever
nice stylee dude
fricken amazing
Reverb, either Flanger or Phase Shifter or maybe even both, and a Wah effect from the sound of it.
awesome!
wah wah effect, and a slight reverb :)
oao this is Fantastc
woow sounds really freakin good... ( i think the effects is reverb and wah , and chorus
Irado !
you,ve got it man....believe
great great great !
falling in love)))))
awesome :o
this guy is great. i'm just starting to get more in more into reggae but i have no clue where to start, not too many people around me listen. anyone have any suggestions on similar reggae guitarists that i can check out?
wow this guy is skilled :o
he good. keep it up
roots music!
lol, he really DO look like him ^^
he is an aweseom guitarplayer btw ;)
this was a response to Falcondown..
very good video btw :-)
His band Matisyahu is awesome. A lot of his riffs are from the songs. Check out king without a crown or youth. good stuff
beautifull!!!!!!!!
i love this.... damm he rulles!!! shit ... amazing
awesome :D
lol i love how he get told what his guitar is
this guy is so high i love it
Wah and plenty of reverb.
Yeah man, original reggae, Rastafari
i enjoyed 10 mins of my life
i know the pedals he uses...he uses some thats no ones ever heard of and i love them
delay and wah-wah pedal, tools that go great with reggae music.
This guy is really good, and really stoned.
my jaw just dislocated.... went to hospital holding my laptop with the video still playing....doctor asked wat happened....he saw the video and got his jaw dislocated too
\m/ your like the jesus of ska man Nice
very underrated guitarist
I liked the rhythms
Sweet!!!
Yaaaaaaaaayh ! :D
of course you can !! it just won't have that natural "treble" of stratocasters and telecasters, but then you just need to put your treble up and turn on your wah ( for trebly styles I recommend the Vox wah) and there you go !!
nice wah, man.
Thank you for your answers
Groso !