You can hear a lot of his influences in this solo. Pretty amazing and doesn't get the credit in this country that he deserves. He's an amazing guitarist.
He gives the people a show, it's all an act and especially in metal music the energy is what makes the show. This obviously has a lot of energy and I can only imagine standing there and suddenly seeing this guy doing some crazy shit, I would go crazy.
There are enough underrated guys. What can you say about Chastain? There is a huge undiscovered discography of neoclassical shredding and similar to DIO, but female vocals
Akira Takasaki was one of my first guitar heroes, now I just hope he´s alive, if he still lives in Japan. The devastation is beyond human understanding. I am so sad.
Really,Really great player. Awesome tone and his picking is super clean. Loudness was/is a great band. They had some hits in the 80's and I honestly think they scared a lot of the top North American heavy metal bands 'cause they were so good.
Paul likes him because they are friends, as are Paul and Marty Friedman. They hang out in Japan. They love it there. As far as Paul's views on Akira's guitar playing, that is another story. Akira does not reside in the same category as a Paul Gilbert or Eric Johnson. Akira is a great song writer. They made ONE great album. His solos are not difficult nor are they technical. At the same time, he does understand music theory, he just doesn't choose to make this a part of his regime. He is playing a guitar solo much like a guitarist like Malcolm Young would. He's just a mediocre rock guitarist. He is most certainly NOT in the upper echelon of guitarists to emulate or to go down in history. There is a difference between being friends with someone. It is an entirely different thing to say "just because they are friends, they must be on the same technical or artistic level. Kind of stupid that this had to be pointed out.
I can hear so much "Eruption" in his performance, but that's not a bad thing,he got his own style also and can someone show me a metal-guitarist who is not influenced by Eddie "The Great" Van Halen?
Interviewer: In your case, Takasaki-san, you don't just feel like a listener of Eddie, but as players of the same era, you feel like you were comrades in arms who competed against each other. Takasaki: No, that's outrageous. I'm so afraid of saying that, and I've never even thought about it. Eddie was already above the clouds, and was like a god.
@summitthescale Hey that's great! I'm glad that you listened to it. I think you're right that he's having an off night because this solo really is no big deal. I think when he was younger he had more fire in his belly. When I was a kid I used to listen to them all the time and actually saw them live back in 1985. He came up with some awesome riffs and the band could really play. Enjoy!
It's amazing how many people have opinions about someone's playing when it comes to RUclips. These guys as far as I know don't do that to one another...only us? Is this why we're not famous and THEY are? lol!
Agree, and the comments about the influencers... Paul Gilbert actually has respect for Akira, but I don't have to defend him I enjoy it. If others don't, then don't listen and post your comments somewhere else!
OMG - I LOVE Loudness! I was just a kid when Loudness toured the states and my MOM (yes, my mother...I was so pissed cause I couldn't go) went to see them...but she was going to see Loverboy and they opened for them. That was an interesting concert to say the least.
30 years ago there weren't too many guitarists who were hotter than Akira! He was a big influence on a young Paul Gilbert and you can hear it if you listen to the first Racer X album"Street Lethal" and compare it to Loudness" "Dillusion" disc.
Interviewer: In your case, Takasaki-san, you don't just feel like a listener of Eddie, but as players of the same era, you feel like you were comrades in arms who competed against each other. Takasaki: No, that's outrageous. I'm so afraid of saying that, and I've never even thought about it. Eddie was already above the clouds, and was like a god.
Agree with all those (tipton is overlooked, good one), gotta add angus young, adrian smith, john sykes, adrian vandenberg, randy rhoads, george lynch, among others
Akira started making records in 1980 or so. A true chameleon, you can hear all the late 70s, 80s guys in his playing (Gary Moore!!!) but he always put his own attack and attitude to his playing. In the 90s Loudness went through a grunge period (sort of) where Akira played some really sick wah wah stuff. He will always be one of my top 6 or 7 favorite players.
I saw their video in europe holland and i was shock that they try hard to achieve what they want..music is not a bread and butter for them but they do excel and this is one of them.its my respect towards loudness because they have their own style and feel in their group ..btw for haters u can listen to biebers bcoz this guy rock
@summitthescale Go listen to the Loudness album "Dillusion" which came out in 1983 and then listen to Racer X's first disc "Street Lethal". You will hear many similar riffs. I would say that the song writing is more influential than the lead playing but it is there. Gilbert has also spoken about it himself that is how he used to listen to Loudness. I gotta admit that Akira can be very derivative but in many ways he was doing speed metal before it was even called that and he always goes for it.
Wow, this is not terrible shit, this is great shit, at least to an aspiring guitarist. I haven't enjoyed anything this much since I watched the video of Dick Dale and Stevie Ray Vaughn tearing up Pipeline!
i worship this guy not for his 5 minutes doodling doodling things in his shows like in this video. I worship this guy for his works in all his songs. Those hard and fierce riffs, those aggressive tight solos. From Ashes in the sky, Heavy Chain,crazy night, to ballads like Never Again/Loosing U, lost without your love , ares lament... This is a segment for doodling, doing a 'circus" thing. Most bands have this segment in their shows. Not to be judge as his main thing. U stupid haters! Listen to his the songs both record and live version, that judge him. Not through this 5 minutes doodling.
Hate to tell you this but the album that solo came off of was released in 1981. A little before Zakk, Steve, Paul and Buckethead were around. So who is copying who???
@summitthescale You have to take a historical perspective on this. Akira and Loudness were a huge influence on a young Paul Gilbert and when Akira first came out in 1981 he was a really hot guitar player. His influences were Gary Moore,Michael Schenker, Randy Rhoads, EVH, Rush etc... and it shows so it's kind of unfair to compare him to the guitarists of today.
That's why all you negative people, with your "he sucks" or "anybody can do that" nonsense, have never made a dime playing music and he has. He has influenced many American guitarists. Just give him props for being good at what he does (he doesn't have to be the best in the world). All of the air guitarists that have opinions....... Whatever. And no, I have never made a dime playing either, but I can appreciate this guy and spend a few minutes just in the moment. Of course, if Zakk Wylde himself gets on here and says Akira sucks, I'll go with it. Until then, why don't all you guys find a more positive and productive thing to do in your spare time, like practicing a bunch to get to Akira's level so everybody can write posts on here about how stupid your playing is and how bad you are.. If you don't like it, don't watch it. It really is that simple.
Come on! It's not about my own ability to play but to realize that this guy is actually bad. He plays dirty, without a style of his own, not creativity. If you like it, greetings. But you're saying that he is a big influence? You better listen to nuno, rhodes, gilbert, satriani, malmsteen, and vai. Those are the big influencers for today's rock guitar players.
![NEMOPHILA - Crazy Doctor w/ LOUDNESS [Live performance in 2022]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/2sHSTT19vhU/mqdefault.jpg)
You can hear a lot of his influences in this solo. Pretty amazing and doesn't get the credit in this country that he deserves. He's an amazing guitarist.
He gives the people a show, it's all an act and especially in metal music the energy is what makes the show. This obviously has a lot of energy and I can only imagine standing there and suddenly seeing this guy doing some crazy shit, I would go crazy.
One of the best Metal guitarists ever. Akira rocks!
the most underrated heavy metal guitarist out there!
There are enough underrated guys. What can you say about Chastain? There is a huge undiscovered discography of neoclassical shredding and similar to DIO, but female vocals
wtf
A lot of people forget about this man! One of the best guitarist ever! 🤘
年に一回はこれが見たくなる
Akira Takasaki was one of my first guitar heroes, now I just hope he´s alive, if he still lives in Japan. The devastation is beyond human understanding. I am so sad.
Akira Rocks!! An awesome solo by a true 80's trailblazer.
Very cool. A lot of licks from the Exloder solo on the Disillusion album, plus some additions/ variations.
He did, it he expressed his feelings, he expressed the ultimate rage
Oh yeah!
Really,Really great player. Awesome tone and his picking is super clean. Loudness was/is a great band. They had some hits in the 80's and I honestly think they scared a lot of the top North American heavy metal bands 'cause they were so good.
Paul gilbert loves this man so what do you have to say now. One of the most brilliant guitarists in the world loves this dude think about it.
Paul likes him because they are friends, as are Paul and Marty Friedman. They hang out in Japan. They love it there. As far as Paul's views on Akira's guitar playing, that is another story. Akira does not reside in the same category as a Paul Gilbert or Eric Johnson. Akira is a great song writer. They made ONE great album. His solos are not difficult nor are they technical. At the same time, he does understand music theory, he just doesn't choose to make this a part of his regime. He is playing a guitar solo much like a guitarist like Malcolm Young would. He's just a mediocre rock guitarist. He is most certainly NOT in the upper echelon of guitarists to emulate or to go down in history. There is a difference between being friends with someone. It is an entirely different thing to say "just because they are friends, they must be on the same technical or artistic level. Kind of stupid that this had to be pointed out.
@@123jozef tommy your iq of music and or what other music legends may think is weak...very weak.
@Tommy Sargeant Really? Mediocre? 😂
@@123jozef his solos aren’t difficult or technical?? Have you heard his solo on Soldier of Fortune? Cause that alone invalidates that idea.
A true badass!!!!! Thumbs up!!!!
Mastery of the Guitar.
Love this guy. Real mind blower
You mean Akira Otoishi.
I thought i was the only one who found this while looking at Otoishis solo
@@IbarakiPlays same
actually fun fact, his character was based off of this guy!! :)
I can hear so much "Eruption" in his performance, but that's not a bad thing,he got his own style also and can someone show me a metal-guitarist who is not influenced by Eddie "The Great" Van Halen?
InfernalNightlord
I agree Nightlord. But I think this kid is more skilled technicallay
His real works are in the songs. There are nothing like eddie in those Loudness songs. Eddie doesnt play that kind of riffs and solo melodies.
I can only remember of Adam Jones, of Tool. He doesn't remember Van Halen in anything.
Interviewer: In your case, Takasaki-san, you don't just feel like a listener of Eddie, but as players of the same era, you feel like you were comrades in arms who competed against each other.
Takasaki: No, that's outrageous. I'm so afraid of saying that, and I've never even thought about it. Eddie was already above the clouds, and was like a god.
Best asian guitarist with no doubt!
no.....Kyoji Yamamoto is much better
Hotei and Hide are fucking epic too
Shindaechul is better than him. Don’t even try to compare!
They all play very differently.
Its hard to compare. Akira, Hide, Anchang, CV Panther, Hizaki, Ohmura and many others are amazing.
This guy shreds it pretty well! Loudness should give him more solos.
@summitthescale Hey that's great! I'm glad that you listened to it. I think you're right that he's having an off night because this solo really is no big deal. I think when he was younger he had more fire in his belly. When I was a kid I used to listen to them all the time and actually saw them live back in 1985. He came up with some awesome riffs and the band could really play. Enjoy!
Brutal!!!Awesome!!!!!
LOVE HIM!!!!!♥
AKIRA IS A METAL GOD!!!
It's amazing how many people have opinions about someone's playing when it comes to RUclips. These guys as far as I know don't do that to one another...only us? Is this why we're not famous and THEY are? lol!
Agree, and the comments about the influencers... Paul Gilbert actually has respect for Akira, but I don't have to defend him I enjoy it. If others don't, then don't listen and post your comments somewhere else!
.. 이게 정녕 인간에 손에서 나오는 속주만 말인가?.. 그저 말로 표현을 못할 정도의 감탄만.. 존경합니다!!
Immer noch einer meiner Lieblingsflitzefinger. Habe die schon geil gefunden, als die jungs frisch rauskamen.
Air I can say is Wow , Wow, Wow. Just fantastic.
Just one word.......EPIC!
AWESOME, AMAZING Heavy Metal Solo!!!!!
OMG - I LOVE Loudness! I was just a kid when Loudness toured the states and my MOM (yes, my mother...I was so pissed cause I couldn't go) went to see them...but she was going to see Loverboy and they opened for them. That was an interesting concert to say the least.
Just great.
The Greatest from Japan,Takasaki
Akira is a rock God. This coming from a little ole boy from Kentucky
彼は世界一のギタリストです！
所々でタッピング演奏を取り入れるテクニックはさすがタッカンやわ。
The best of the best!!!!!!!!!!
Best metal guitarist ever. Rock on 🤘
30 years ago there weren't too many guitarists who were hotter than Akira! He was a big influence on a young Paul Gilbert and you can hear it if you listen to the first Racer X album"Street Lethal" and compare it to Loudness" "Dillusion" disc.
One of the beast/best of rock music!!!!!!!!
タッカンの音は、最高です。まるで、おしゃべりしてるみたいな感覚です。
レイジー当時から変わらず、とても嬉しく思っています。
先月影山ヒロノブさんのソロライブに行きました。話しの中で、ラウドネスが酔っぱらいながら、ライブしてるみたいなこと。 😮タッカンは、アルコール苦手なはずだよね。無理しなくてよいかと😂ラウドネスのリーダー期待しています。内緒の話しですが、泣かないよ！樋口つぁんんと約束したからね❤
世界の高崎晃だなぁ。
Interviewer: In your case, Takasaki-san, you don't just feel like a listener of Eddie, but as players of the same era, you feel like you were comrades in arms who competed against each other.
Takasaki: No, that's outrageous. I'm so afraid of saying that, and I've never even thought about it. Eddie was already above the clouds, and was like a god.
Agree with all those (tipton is overlooked, good one), gotta add angus young, adrian smith, john sykes, adrian vandenberg, randy rhoads, george lynch, among others
Akira started making records in 1980 or so. A true chameleon, you can hear all the late 70s, 80s guys in his playing (Gary Moore!!!) but he always put his own attack and attitude to his playing. In the 90s Loudness went through a grunge period (sort of) where Akira played some really sick wah wah stuff. He will always be one of my top 6 or 7 favorite players.
Akira is Awesome!! Thanks for posting this... Whats up with the crazy comments?!
We get so little impressed these days, always have to say negative things... Can't we just enjoy the power of the guitar ?
Akira Shreds Period!
always loved his solos
I like his guitar satge perfomance....so crazy speed fingers...heavy metal is never dies
Yeah. Loudness. Rules.
Amazing
鳥肌不可避‼️
What a Fucking Awesome !!!!! Akira ~~~
The legend
He easily kicks some of occident guitar players` asses. Why is he so underrated???
Akira!!!!! Freaking Amazing brotha 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺😎🎸🎸🎸
Jeff loomis loves akira his influence can be heard
やはり、高崎晃さんは、大明神？神だと思うこの頃です。布袋さんも届いていない気がする。
凄いな！！
59 dislikes from the Deaf Institute
You'll all end up DEAF by listening to this crap. Go buy a Michael Romeo album instead, and make yourselves a favor.
DrKavan Then why are you here listening to it?
Michael Hansen well said
KILLBILDERBURG That's dislikes from the prejudice haters Institute.
Lol
Are we sure he isn't Akira Otoishi?
Seven hells, I would NOT have the dexterity to pull that mess off. Props to this man.
Wow. Akira is way better than i thought.That is so cool
Greatest guitarist in the history, Akira Takasaki!!
I saw their video in europe holland and i was shock that they try hard to achieve what they want..music is not a bread and butter for them but they do excel and this is one of them.its my respect towards loudness because they have their own style and feel in their group ..btw for haters u can listen to biebers bcoz this guy rock
god he is so fast with alternates, and pretty picking
el mejor violero del mundo sin duda
anything not from the us or Britain is underated and this guy probably tops that list. akira and god are very close
Saw Loudness in their Thunder in the east tour Dam is all I can say!
THIS ROCKS!!!
Finally. Some. Who. Knows. How. To. Play. Awesome.
@summitthescale Go listen to the Loudness album "Dillusion" which came out in 1983 and then listen to Racer X's first disc "Street Lethal". You will hear many similar riffs. I would say that the song writing is more influential than the lead playing but it is there. Gilbert has also spoken about it himself that is how he used to listen to Loudness. I gotta admit that Akira can be very derivative but in many ways he was doing speed metal before it was even called that and he always goes for it.
Wow, this is not terrible shit, this is great shit, at least to an aspiring guitarist. I haven't enjoyed anything this much since I watched the video of Dick Dale and Stevie Ray Vaughn tearing up Pipeline!
✖ Directo al Playlist, carajoooo.
タッカンこそ日本一のギターリストと思います。カッコいい
Yes!akira takasaki is a guitar virtuoso
No, it's compliment for the whole race. They can master everything what they want, including playing guitar.
最高
niiiice ! a bit of eddie Van Halen in him with his own style, badass , cheers dude !
단순히 기타를 잘친다가 아니라 뭔가 아우라가있다… 아키라는 세계적인 기타리스트이며 아시아 넘버1이다
Takkan is tha Man! Enjoy goosebumps in your back!
Akira is the god of Guitarist.
Simply The 🎸 Hero From Made In Japan 🎼🎶🎸💪😎
i didn't say that i don't like loudness,i just hate when some people think he is the best guitarist in the world and keep comment about it.
@marshallmadman The man is a Weapon of Shred. I agree totally.
見てるんかなあ？とにかくこの演奏は誰にも真似出来ない！❗ものすごい感動くれる演奏❗
Kind of refreshing to hear that 80's guitar style when all you hear nowadays in metal music is necrophagist rip off shredding.
Uauuuuu e mass...mi apaixonei maluco ..
I saw this and pulled out birthday eve and law of the devils land. awesome metal.
素晴らしい❗いい❗なんかほんの少し批評があるみたいやけど、ホンマにレイジー時代から高崎晃さん
I love that frets
i worship this guy not for his 5 minutes doodling doodling things in his shows like in this video. I worship this guy for his works in all his songs. Those hard and fierce riffs, those aggressive tight solos. From Ashes in the sky, Heavy Chain,crazy night, to ballads like Never Again/Loosing U, lost without your love , ares lament... This is a segment for doodling, doing a 'circus" thing. Most bands have this segment in their shows. Not to be judge as his main thing. U stupid haters! Listen to his the songs both record and live version, that judge him. Not through this 5 minutes doodling.
akira is the man
全盛期の神業のような正確なプレイは、もう見れない。。
ただ、やはり音色がすごい。唯一無二のトーン。
Hate to tell you this but the album that solo came off of was released in 1981. A little before Zakk, Steve, Paul and Buckethead were around. So who is copying who???
Exactly when Loudness hit the states back then its was holy shit and still is.
Exploder...crazier than Eruption...
Imagine that akira takashi and malmsteen playing together.
Loudness wouldn't exist if it wasn't for Akira takasaki he is loudness
@summitthescale You have to take a historical perspective on this. Akira and Loudness were a huge influence on a young Paul Gilbert and when Akira first came out in 1981 he was a really hot guitar player. His influences were Gary Moore,Michael Schenker, Randy Rhoads, EVH, Rush etc... and it shows so it's kind of unfair to compare him to the guitarists of today.
That's why all you negative people, with your "he sucks" or "anybody can do that" nonsense, have never made a dime playing music and he has. He has influenced many American guitarists. Just give him props for being good at what he does (he doesn't have to be the best in the world). All of the air guitarists that have opinions....... Whatever. And no, I have never made a dime playing either, but I can appreciate this guy and spend a few minutes just in the moment. Of course, if Zakk Wylde himself gets on here and says Akira sucks, I'll go with it. Until then, why don't all you guys find a more positive and productive thing to do in your spare time, like practicing a bunch to get to Akira's level so everybody can write posts on here about how stupid your playing is and how bad you are.. If you don't like it, don't watch it. It really is that simple.
Come on! It's not about my own ability to play but to realize that this guy is actually bad. He plays dirty, without a style of his own, not creativity. If you like it, greetings. But you're saying that he is a big influence? You better listen to nuno, rhodes, gilbert, satriani, malmsteen, and vai. Those are the big influencers for today's rock guitar players.
Oh my!
Akira is an animal !!!! Amazing shit