Even with a neurological deficit that you have to work around, you still play circles around your contemporaries. It's crazy. And not just in technique, but in, I guess for lack of a better term, the "feel" of the music too. Highly technical guitar that doesn't sound like masturbatory noodling is a godsend to listeners everywhere. Thank you for all the joy you provide us fans, sir.
Hey Christian, we at Musician's Practice Glove just found your video!! Excellent description of how it helps you... in turn you have helped many other musicians as well. This is why we exist!!! Thank you for posting this. Don at MPG
You're my favorite guitarist of all time Chris. Not only because of your amazing riffs & solos, but also because you're still able to shred like hell despite your trouble with your condition. The fact that you've regained all your skills and changed your left hand technique completely is amazing. by the way, please make a video on riffwriting/songwriting
I have been depressed and honestly put my guitar away for a really long time after suffering this disorder. I can’t play past 2 mins if I’m making a guitar cover and it always pisses me off as my fingers get curled up especially some parts when stretch is needed. Thanks for motivation Chris. Will try out this gloves hopefully it helps for me.
I figured that it was focal dystonia-related, I just didn't know the exact function of the glove. The fact that you're one of the top metal guitarists today despite this disorder says a lot about your dedication and discipline; never give that up.
Chris, my humble bow to you, youre an inspiration for me and a LOT of guitarists around the world… watching this clip makes me wanna hug you and thank you for the brave effort you put on going on with your passion making music without searching for excuses; youre still on top, playing on an outstanding level, man… youre pure talent… my best wishes from Argentina 🙏🏻
I've been a fan since the first Obscura album and even got to see you live in 2012. I'm more of a lurker then a commenter but want to tell you that you kick ass and have had a big influence on my playing. Keep up the good work!
I'll always support to you, because you're so inspiring me when you were in necrophagist at that time, and your playing style was so different from the other metal guitarist. Love from Indonesia!!!
Incredibly impressive player.. Incredibly handles a physical ailment that would make most players lay down their axe.. you, sir, are an inspiration to no end.. Thanks for all the music, past, present, and future..🤘👏👏👏
Just discovered your various projects/bands tonight and I am blown away. I'm especially impressed with how much you are able to minimize your movements. I have been working on this a lot recently, partly because I suffer from a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which heavily increases the risk of overuse injuries in my muscles. Did you specifically work on minimizing movement to combat the issues you've had? You are a massive inspiration and I will be watching your playthroughs to better my own playing (as well as to hear some awesome tunes). I teach music for a living and I hope that someday I can inspire musicians at the level you do. P.S. Have you tried a Strandberg guitar? I'd be curious to hear if you think the neck profile assists your playing in any way. I switched to Strandbergs after playing mostly Jackson and Ibanez and I feel it lets me play comfortably for longer periods.
It is admirable how well you play the guitar and with these problems that you manage to overcome. I really want to see you live with Obscura next December 6 in Madrid.
Question of the year. It's crazy how a simple maneuver like the glove helps to trick the brain back into spasming less. Thanks for the video and insight! Hope you keep on shredding!
I know this video is old, but I just want to let you know that I am dealing with psoriasis on both hands, right on my fingertips... THE worst place to get it for a guitarist. I've been so depressed about it and feel like I may lose part of myself if I can't play guitar anymore. Then I came across your channel and noticed your wearing a glove AND you are also an amazing player WITH the glove on which make's me feel soooo much better about being able to continue playing guitar. I won't let the psoriasis win, I have to work around it and your playing/videos inspire me to keep pressing on. I'll be ordering a few of these gloves ASAP.
I watched you play live in Virginia Beach, VA with Obscura. I was right in the front like, 5 feet away from you and I saw the glove; it immediately reminded me of focal distonia. Still shredded like a madman that night too
I didn't know that is actually a thing. I actually play guitar because my fingers spasm sometimes. The fact that you can still play like a guitar god is even more impressive and I have nothing but respect for you, bro!
Thank you, Christian! i am one of the people who hasn't asked you why you wear the glove. I assumed it had to do with focal dystonia, and I left it at that. It freaks me out that people like you and Terry Syrek can play at such a high level given the obstacle you have in your path. Keep shredding, man!
hell yea man, thanks for explaining, I was curious if it would be helpful for other issues to, I will give this a try with my trigger finger and see if it helps. Once again sir, you bring class and respect to us unruly metalheads :)
perfect esplanation, from one of the GREATEST guitar god that ever lived; i'm sorry to hear you're dealing with this disturb, but, he glove, as you esplained, help for a lot of reason more than just what you have so, all the best, and thanks for every music you created, definitely one of the greatest guitar ever lived in my humble opinon, love your works. Big Support from Italy
just ordered one of these today ive been getting really bad eczema on my fingers on my left hand these look like they could help thanks[EDIT] just got them in the mail last night been using the gloves all day and i have to thank you so much for recommending these they are a game changer for me now i can finally play when my eczema gets really bad thanks again pal!
Wow this is fascinating. I've been a knuckle cracker my entire life and I'm finding my pinky is beginning to lock up a bit on my left hand. Eventually it warms up a bit and loosens up but I am worried it will get worse. I'm really curious how the gloves could help with arthritis.
I thought he used the glove to avoid dirtying the guitar with sweat and not dulling the color of the frets, because his solos are quite fast and those frets with a light color get dirty easily
So important to take care of human body! I might try this out myself, at least of curiosity, even tho I don't really have any real issues with guitar since "surviving" tendonitis strain injury from guitar "overpractice" a few years back. But, because of that I also wear grip gloves as a drummer because without my hands/fingers hurts very quickly. It never happened as younger but eh... older and more broken, I guess. Haha
I thought you were too lazy to take it off from gardening. I am only kidding. I am a spinal cord injury from diving into a pool and can relate to your neurological condition, though with considerably less talent than what you possess. I can't wait to buy the Eternity's End album. I am new to discovering your work and will likely be buying much of it.
Interesting video! Thanks for sharing! Have you tried chiropractic treatment? I have funny things happen sometimes in my picking hand and it always stems back to my neck issues, once I’ve had treatment the problem stops !
Hi, Chris! I´m curious about these gloves. I´m happy If you will give me some more info about the textile and just simply the name of the glove! Thank you in advance! 💪🎸 Rune
Interesting, your playing is amazing. I'm curious if the glove would help with tremors, my fingers shake uncontrollably but I'm not sure this would help.
Sir I'm from India and suffering from hyperhidrosis, will these gloves save me? I left playing guitar many times getting frustrated of sweaty hands.. plz reply sir .. 😥
skin from my finger tips would always peel, because of which I had to stop playing guitar. Will it help me in this case? also in how much time will i get used to it?
where can I get the glove? i have trouble playing music because the pain in my fingers from the strings on my left hand and i want to learn o come all ye Faithful in a short time, and apparently it takes weeks to get used to the pain and i can’t wait that long. and how much does it cost?
I have another question for you. Will you and Obscura (or any other band you play in) ever come to Gothenburg at some point? I'd love to meet you in person lol. As far as I know, Obscura has only played a single show in Sweden, and that was years ago, in Stockholm.
@@williambiron2726 Yeah they did. But I want to see them live here as well. I was pretty disappointed when they announced the A Valediction European tour with no shows in Sweden.
I can't hear you talk bruh! I have nickel allergy and just ordered some of these so I can play other guitars, backup guitars that aren't fitted with the exact hardware I need to avoid allergic reaction. Let's see how it goes!
@@MoiMoi-ur1yp I think pain while playing usually comes from utilizing too much pressure, being too tense when playing or having faulty playing position, you may want to try to address these issues, the glove won't really help with that.
Glove or no glove, you’re one of the greatest guitarists that ever lived.
Hard agree!
absolutely
Much respect to you for not quitting and always performing at such high level, no matter what.
Love from Chile!
Chiled
Even with a neurological deficit that you have to work around, you still play circles around your contemporaries. It's crazy. And not just in technique, but in, I guess for lack of a better term, the "feel" of the music too. Highly technical guitar that doesn't sound like masturbatory noodling is a godsend to listeners everywhere. Thank you for all the joy you provide us fans, sir.
Hey Christian, we at Musician's Practice Glove just found your video!! Excellent description of how it helps you... in turn you have helped many other musicians as well. This is why we exist!!! Thank you for posting this. Don at MPG
You're my favorite guitarist of all time Chris. Not only because of your amazing riffs & solos, but also because you're still able to shred like hell despite your trouble with your condition.
The fact that you've regained all your skills and changed your left hand technique completely is amazing.
by the way, please make a video on riffwriting/songwriting
I have been depressed and honestly put my guitar away for a really long time after suffering this disorder. I can’t play past 2 mins if I’m making a guitar cover and it always pisses me off as my fingers get curled up especially some parts when stretch is needed. Thanks for motivation Chris. Will try out this gloves hopefully it helps for me.
Did it help? I hope so!
Such an inspiring player. Amazing you can play with a glove better than 99% of all players. Rock on man.
I figured that it was focal dystonia-related, I just didn't know the exact function of the glove. The fact that you're one of the top metal guitarists today despite this disorder says a lot about your dedication and discipline; never give that up.
Chris, my humble bow to you, youre an inspiration for me and a LOT of guitarists around the world… watching this clip makes me wanna hug you and thank you for the brave effort you put on going on with your passion making music without searching for excuses; youre still on top, playing on an outstanding level, man… youre pure talent… my best wishes from Argentina 🙏🏻
Oh wow this is so intense. Thanks for sharing. I may try something similar. I have issues with my fretting hands also
I've been a fan since the first Obscura album and even got to see you live in 2012. I'm more of a lurker then a commenter but want to tell you that you kick ass and have had a big influence on my playing. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for explaining this Chris. I am aware of your challenge and thanks for keep pushing nevertheless
The album “Smell the Glove” has already been made. By Spinal Tap.
I'll always support to you, because you're so inspiring me when you were in necrophagist at that time, and your playing style was so different from the other metal guitarist. Love from Indonesia!!!
Interesting. I knew about this but I didn’t know what the glove was doing to help.
It’s good that you’re still able to play your instrument.
Incredibly impressive player..
Incredibly handles a physical ailment that would make most players lay down their axe.. you, sir, are an inspiration to no end.. Thanks for all the music, past, present, and future..🤘👏👏👏
No one told us playing music is going to fuck us up. We push on. 🤘🔥🤘
Chris: my hero 💪🎸🎵🎶
Just discovered your various projects/bands tonight and I am blown away. I'm especially impressed with how much you are able to minimize your movements. I have been working on this a lot recently, partly because I suffer from a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which heavily increases the risk of overuse injuries in my muscles. Did you specifically work on minimizing movement to combat the issues you've had? You are a massive inspiration and I will be watching your playthroughs to better my own playing (as well as to hear some awesome tunes). I teach music for a living and I hope that someday I can inspire musicians at the level you do.
P.S. Have you tried a Strandberg guitar? I'd be curious to hear if you think the neck profile assists your playing in any way. I switched to Strandbergs after playing mostly Jackson and Ibanez and I feel it lets me play comfortably for longer periods.
It is admirable how well you play the guitar and with these problems that you manage to overcome. I really want to see you live with Obscura next December 6 in Madrid.
My highest respect. I take my hat off. 💪👍
I had always suspected that was the reason you were wearing a glove for the shred. Still always amazed with your playing 🤘🏽
Great to have something to keep you playing! Also wondering what model RG is that? Love the colour and looks well played!
Question of the year. It's crazy how a simple maneuver like the glove helps to trick the brain back into spasming less. Thanks for the video and insight! Hope you keep on shredding!
I know this video is old, but I just want to let you know that I am dealing with psoriasis on both hands, right on my fingertips... THE worst place to get it for a guitarist. I've been so depressed about it and feel like I may lose part of myself if I can't play guitar anymore. Then I came across your channel and noticed your wearing a glove AND you are also an amazing player WITH the glove on which make's me feel soooo much better about being able to continue playing guitar. I won't let the psoriasis win, I have to work around it and your playing/videos inspire me to keep pressing on. I'll be ordering a few of these gloves ASAP.
I watched you play live in Virginia Beach, VA with Obscura. I was right in the front like, 5 feet away from you and I saw the glove; it immediately reminded me of focal distonia. Still shredded like a madman that night too
I didn't know that is actually a thing. I actually play guitar because my fingers spasm sometimes. The fact that you can still play like a guitar god is even more impressive and I have nothing but respect for you, bro!
Thank you, Christian! i am one of the people who hasn't asked you why you wear the glove. I assumed it had to do with focal dystonia, and I left it at that. It freaks me out that people like you and Terry Syrek can play at such a high level given the obstacle you have in your path. Keep shredding, man!
hell yea man, thanks for explaining, I was curious if it would be helpful for other issues to, I will give this a try with my trigger finger and see if it helps. Once again sir, you bring class and respect to us unruly metalheads :)
You're my favorite guitarist and an inspiration. Keep doing what you're doing!
perfect esplanation, from one of the GREATEST guitar god that ever lived; i'm sorry to hear you're dealing with this disturb, but, he glove, as you esplained, help for a lot of reason more than just what you have so, all the best, and thanks for every music you created, definitely one of the greatest guitar ever lived in my humble opinon, love your works.
Big Support from Italy
Always one of my biggest guitar heroes and now even more after seeing how you're facing your physical difficulties.
just ordered one of these today ive been getting really bad eczema on my fingers on my left hand these look like they could help thanks[EDIT] just got them in the mail last night been using the gloves all day and i have to thank you so much for recommending these they are a game changer for me now i can finally play when my eczema gets really bad thanks again pal!
Great man i watching you for almost 8 years now and im so glad that this helps for playing thanks for the great music 👏
His willpower is incredible. And his guitar playing...well...he is a living legend.
This glove has helped me with hand pain and problems. Thanks Christian!! 🤘
Wow this is fascinating. I've been a knuckle cracker my entire life and I'm finding my pinky is beginning to lock up a bit on my left hand. Eventually it warms up a bit and loosens up but I am worried it will get worse. I'm really curious how the gloves could help with arthritis.
Much respect. You are an amazing guitar player. Thanks for sharing, it is inspiring.
True Legend has no limits! And where there is a desire there is an opportunity!
I applaud you for playing with a glove on. While you're probably pretty used to it by now, I can't imagine that being easy.
Cool video! I was wondering much respect to you! this also gives me hope for my own hand issues/pain !
Great explanation! Massive respect for dealing with your troubles!
You do better with dystonia than anyone I have met with it yet! Explaining this movement disorder is difficult.
No sweat. Just listen to the music.
I thought he used the glove to avoid dirtying the guitar with sweat and not dulling the color of the frets, because his solos are quite fast and those frets with a light color get dirty easily
This guy is just too sick and the glove looks cool too!!!
Your pinky has to be the most powerful pinky on the planet
So important to take care of human body! I might try this out myself, at least of curiosity, even tho I don't really have any real issues with guitar since "surviving" tendonitis strain injury from guitar "overpractice" a few years back.
But, because of that I also wear grip gloves as a drummer because without my hands/fingers hurts very quickly.
It never happened as younger but eh... older and more broken, I guess. Haha
you're very inspiring, greetings!
I thought you were too lazy to take it off from gardening. I am only kidding. I am a spinal cord injury from diving into a pool and can relate to your neurological condition, though with considerably less talent than what you possess. I can't wait to buy the Eternity's End album. I am new to discovering your work and will likely be buying much of it.
Interesting video! Thanks for sharing!
Have you tried chiropractic treatment? I have funny things happen sometimes in my picking hand and it always stems back to my neck issues, once I’ve had treatment the problem stops !
Hey, while watching this video I noticed your left hand seems to be wearing a glove, but your other hand isn’t. What’s the glove for?
Focal Dystonia sounds like a band name
There's Conquering Dystopia, sorta similar name
Hi, Chris! I´m curious about these gloves. I´m happy If you will give me some more info about the textile and just simply the name of the glove! Thank you in advance! 💪🎸 Rune
I figured you didn't want to get the guitar pregnant... No glove no love. 🤘
Interesting, your playing is amazing. I'm curious if the glove would help with tremors, my fingers shake uncontrollably but I'm not sure this would help.
Sir I'm from India and suffering from hyperhidrosis, will these gloves save me? I left playing guitar many times getting frustrated of sweaty hands.. plz reply sir .. 😥
skin from my finger tips would always peel, because of which I had to stop playing guitar. Will it help me in this case? also in how much time will i get used to it?
Can you wear the gloves on the hand responsible for strumming? (will it cause mutes)
You and muhammed suicmez are my heroes.
Yoy are awsome and definity one of my heros
I have focul dystonia too, and the glove didn't help me... :(
When you were diagnosed with focal dystonia, have you ever considered switching your fretting and picking hands?
where can I get the glove? i have trouble playing music because the pain in my fingers from the strings on my left hand and i want to learn o come all ye Faithful in a short time, and apparently it takes weeks to get used to the pain and i can’t wait that long. and how much does it cost?
How did it go?
Great English and thank you for talking about it!
You are THE man 🤘🤘
İs this the reason why you prefer 2hand taping arpeggios instead of ascending decrnding arpegios (nırmal classic arpeggios)
Interesting!
I have another question for you.
Will you and Obscura (or any other band you play in) ever come to Gothenburg at some point? I'd love to meet you in person lol. As far as I know, Obscura has only played a single show in Sweden, and that was years ago, in Stockholm.
I think he went there with Obscura to record A Valediction
@@williambiron2726 Yeah they did.
But I want to see them live here as well. I was pretty disappointed when they announced the A Valediction European tour with no shows in Sweden.
I can't hear you talk bruh!
I have nickel allergy and just ordered some of these so I can play other guitars, backup guitars that aren't fitted with the exact hardware I need to avoid allergic reaction. Let's see how it goes!
I just ordered a pair of glove, I deal with fingers eczema now and, I hope the glove will help me.
I wear one on my right hand cos it peels easily
İs this the reason why you prefer 2hand taping arpeggios instead of ascending decrnding arpegios (nırmal classic arpeggios
No that is for sound reasons. However, I use sweep picking a lot more again since 5-6 years.
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Hey, does the glove get damaged when you do a slide?
Not from one slide. But over time the fabric wears off yes. But you can slide for a couple of weeks before having to change it ;)
@@ChristianMuenznerOfficial Oh cool, I don't have any pain or problems in my hand but I often have pain in my forearm. Can the glove fix it?
@@MoiMoi-ur1yp I think pain while playing usually comes from utilizing too much pressure, being too tense when playing or having faulty playing position, you may want to try to address these issues, the glove won't really help with that.
@@ChristianMuenznerOfficial ok, thank you :)
@@MoiMoi-ur1yp Keep your arm and hand straight. Don't bend your hand upwards too much.
no one really cares about hyperhidrosis huh