I played with him m when he did a demo at the music store I worked at in Monterey California. Mike is a nice down to earth person. He is just ambidextrous and has practiced and learned all his life just like a lot of guitar players. I believe in giving credit where credit's due. He earns this. Although a lot of guitar players and people alike base things on what they hear people have different opinions and that's totally fine but he's good at what he does.
I watched the man play when he did a brief tour of India sometime in 2016. I wholly agree with everything you've said about the man. Truly down to earth and was amazed at all the fans who personally went to get his autographs. Fame can be a heady thing but it didn't get to this man.
He has literally put the absolute most time and effort into learning the guitar. Love his music or hate it you have to acknowledge his dedication. It’s inspiring.
I can't believe people are hating on this. This is the most epic thing I've ever seen. I bet MAB is the only person who could play this instrument. And for everyone who says this isn't 'music' or a 'composition'... Isn't the whole reason you play music because it's fun? This looks extremely fun. I wish I had the talent to play a double guitar.
Mark Groves Steve vai plays double and triple necks but not with two brains working at the same time. Who can play this? Only MAB. Because he cannot hold two guitars and play at the same time, he demanded that guitar maker produce a guitar with two almost perpendicular shape so he can use both of his hands to play.
Michael Angelo Batio: *Does something innovative and fun on guitar People: "OMG. Dis stoopid." Literally any other guitarist: *Does something innovative and fun on guitar People: "OMG. Dis amaaazin!" This guy gets so much shit thrown at him, and yet he's one of the nicest guys around. He just loves guitar.
thkoby Look, I just admitted I didn't get a guy's joke and jumped the trigger and called him ignorant. I personally think this dude is seriously talented. There really isn't a gamut of musical talent. I get your food metaphor that no matter how it is cooked it has to taste good. Same with music. I understand. However, I'd say he's got something special being able to use a dual guitar like that. It separates him from the pack. That is all I meant originally.
It really disappoints me how many people are just calling him bad and uncreative. It's not what he does, he just plays amazingly and theres nothing wrong with that. He isn't a composer, he's a guitar player and nothing more. He's still incredible and what he does.
@@lemlem35 I've always thought of him as the Harlem Globetrotters to the NBA. Very good event to watch and see the best of the craft put on a good show, but most of what is done & seen will likely never work in practicality or in the actual sport.
It's different, not bad but very niche and unconventional as well as gimmicky which is his desired result. He's a showman, showing off his ambidextrous abilities which is not common amongst the general population. It's a mix of him noodling and famous covers... It's a shame there wasn't any balance in regards to learning to compose. Talk about "putting all your eggs in one basket". Again nothing wrong with this approach or MAB in general, people have their preferences and that is ok. Music is subjective. Arguing about music is like trying to prove blue is a better color than green. Objectively 2+2=4, you can't approach music with this type of mentality.
4 года назад+308
Somewhere in Japan, there's a 4 year old saying "I've been playing like that for the past 5 years."
surprisingly there hasn't been many ppl that spent the time to learn how to shred both directions. Tapping both hands? Yes plenty. But switching hands like MAB does is seriously something else.
Before youtube was popular, around 06 this guy instructional dvds were really good to learn from. Till this day i think his learning dvds are good for beginners to watch. Guitar lessons never age.
Got to meet Mike 30 yrs ago at a guitar clinic in Kalamazoo, MI. Very humble guy. But a bad-ass musician. One of the most naturally talented guitar players on earth. Back then he played his 4 neck. Heard it got stolen. Hope to see him again soon. God Bless and thank you for the inspiration.
Why is everybody dissing this dude? Please show me that you can do this. What he does is actually really skilled. I've only seen this guy one other time so it's not like I'm a fan or anything
***** Someone who appreciates music. I do agree that Batio is a great guitarist on the technical side, however it's just meaningless shredding like Yngwie.
+Arnold Moore he is great and skilled. But skill by it self won't touch people hearts. Even though I'm not a big fan of nirvana but kurt Cobain have done a great job. And I doubt if he can even shred.
I don't care about what everyone is saying, this is amazing and takes some serious skill. Who said skilled playing wasn't good, even if isn't "the most musical"
I have see MAB fir over 25 years and still in Awe of not only their performance - and skill but can’t imagine the time it to go to phase of each one these skill sets . Upside down Cross over Left Right hand Upside down back and forth top bottom if neck Plus complimentary harmonies . How many 1000’s if hours?? Amazing . No one else on the planet can do it! Thanks MAB insane shred !
He's good . Among the best but I don't think THE best . The man can play . But many others can also . Most people who don't play guitar don't know this isn't as impressive as it looks . It's more flash . It took alot of practice, make no mistake , but not as much as you'd think . Yeah he's that caliber a guitarist !! This is actually not indicative of his talent , he can do much more impressive playing with one guitar. . But still not THE best !
This never gets old. I could watch this forever and never grow tired of it. This man is legend. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Edit: the upside down guitar raise is epic!🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
I've seen Michael several times playing. This is his show for over 30 years.. cool person and for some reason he NEVER really made it BIG.. the band - Nitro - was wicked... CHECK them out the song "OFR"
I don't care that much for his double guitar performances because it's mostly just a showgimmick (which is totally fine for me - it's entertainment, guys) but I know that he's an outstanding musician and excellent, very accurate guitar player. I love what he does with a normal guitar. Michael Angelo Batio is still one of the best guitar players out there and a great teacher, too. Just watch his lessons if you play guitar for yourself. He'll show you his tricks with passion and detail. Keep up the good work, Michael Angelo!
He isn’t just an outstanding guitarist. He is the devil and god of guitar that has been brought to earth to give human souls an entertainment that no else could. I was at his concert one time back in the day, the guy was just devilishly and incredibly and monstrously putting on a show that people couldn’t cheer and freeze and no scream. People were just staring at him because of his two brains and hands skills.
"I don't care that much for his double guitar performances because it's mostly just a showgimmic" Singe you can only play one note per string at a time, having double guitar allow you to double the polyphony.
Michael Angelo Batio, an extreme guitarist that often makes anybody excited to watch. Having guitar like that, it impossible not to attract anybody want to watch him. And guess what? people are satisfied to watch it eventually, more after it is free in this platform called RUclips.
From Guitar World Nov 1993: Batio's band Nitro (the album OFR) is in a list titled "The Shred Hall of Shame", with the blurb: "Nitro, A band that was foolish enough to believe that speed would cover up the fact that they have nothing to say.
***** true ^^ buckethead is shred, chicken picking, atonal tapping, sweep picking, slapping and not least emotion :D maybe he is overrated but he IS a great guitarist and people that say buckethead is just emotionless shred haven't listen to more than 3 songs of him yet or just to the famous songs
How did I sleep on MAB for so long? And he's a super awesome guy from all accounts I have read and seen from him online interacting with us fans. More talent than I can fathom, wow.
You slept ON him? - or with him? and why is the length of time you slept upon someone the thing that we're focusing on here? - i have SO many other questions!
Well it´s matter of taste, but can´t you see how much batio is enjoying his own playing ? Isn´t that the most important thing at music ? to enjoy it, to have fun at doing it ? this is not my fav. batio song, too but he has a lot of great stuff for example no boundaries. I hate when people see that some guitar players have no feeling fuck it off
Met him in the 90's at the rock station when nitro was there. Sat near him at bar and talked a little then he told me he was in the band: I had no idea how talented this muscian was til he took the stage and the solo show he put on was one I have never seen since. Awesome and those who have never seen a 4 neck guitar played flawlessly have not seen true virtuoso talent he is the real deal.
This video exemplifies the problem I've always had with MAB. The man's technique is incredible, that's indisputable, but once you get past the spectacle, there's nothing musically interesting going on here. That's why I have so much respect for players like Via, Gilbert, and Petrucci. They're technical, but they can also tell a story with their playing. I've never had that experience with MAB. If someone has some suggested listening, I'd be happy to be proven wrong, but this guy's playing has never done it for me.
+reverb508 I have 12 solo albums and my last album "Intermezzo" was voted as one of the top albums of the year by Guitar World. The problem I have with most of the comments like yours is that you comment without actually ever listening to what I do. The Double-Guitar is part of my live show. What level of intelligence does it take to understand this? Unbelievable. Thanks!
I only have a dumb ol' Master's degree in evolutionary developmental biology, but feel free to insult my intelligence because I don't like your music, Mr. Batio. For someone who's as talented and famous in the guitar community as you are, I would think you'd be able to shrug off some polite (definitely polite by RUclips standards) criticism. I understand your frustration hearing this. I have my work criticized all the time, and it sucks (peer review is a bitch), but sometimes you just need to let it slide off your back. Not everyone is going to love what you do. That's life, and needs to be expected when you create content for public consumption. Though it seems that you took my comment to suggest that this video is the only exposure I've had to your playing, I've in fact listened to several of your studio recordings in the past. For good measure, I just listened to the title track off "Intermezzo" and, like I said in my original comment, you're a tour de force on the guitar. That said, I feel absolutely nothing listening to you. That's not to say others shouldn't find enjoyment in your music. Different strokes for different folks. Cheers!
Well spoken. Technically very impressive - I bend my knee to this - but just not musical. We used to call this kind of soloing playing "black&decker-licks". Boring mechanical repetition of technical perfection. This kind of lifeless playing even squeezed any emotion out of the PurpleHaze-Intro - uhh.
Batio not only manages to play well and show a show, but also to feed the huge horde of trolls that live in the commentary it under his video, but eventually they will become his own food, it's very entertaining me )) Batio you're the best !
+milk man case in point: entertainers don't produce anything tangible. they don't make food, clothing, electronics, electricity, your water system etc. lean towards LOGIC not so much ABSTRACT
This song is so boring. You guys might think it's a cool trick, but look at 1:20 his timing is horrible and he can't even tap well. His songs are also very linear, showing nearly no variation. Being a good musician isn't about being able to play as many instruments as you can (at the same time), but being able to play them well and actually being able to write good music. If you want to actually hear good music, check out Eric Calderone's channel.
The problem with your critique is the supposed "linear" songwriting of this solo is actually a medley of Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Allman Bros. Randy Rhoads, surf music and more, plus MAB's original music, with mixed meters, in many different keys. So if they all write in linear fashion, than you are not knowledgeable about music, you're insane or jealous or just stupid.
MACEMusicInc Maybe this just isn't the kind of music I listen to all of the time, so I'm sorry for thinking it all sounds the same. That's my opinion. And the problem with your response is that my opinions do not display how knowledgeable I am on any subject, or how "insane", "jealous", or "stupid" I am. I do not wish to argue over the internet, but it's just my opinion that these artists sound the same. If they don't sound the same to you, then that's your opinion. Sorry if I came off as factual or harsh in any way, as that was not my intention. Sorry for the inconvenience and have a nice day.
MACEMusicInc that brian noel probably eric caldorene double id, dude..all he did just covering someone else music, add little bit of this and that, and you call it song writting? genius...
Render shredder And MAB was doing something else in this video? Eric Calderone has an original album for sale on his website. The point is, Eric Calderone can play things that actually sound good. Sure MAB can PLAY well but when I close my eyes and listen to this, it sounds like crap. MAB is a good player, but he's just wasting his talent.
I used to hate on MAB, calling him nothing but a show-off guy. Now I must admit that I have a lot of respect for him, and I have to put my thumb up, firstly cause whatever you play fast or low, you're still a musician, and secondly because what he do is actually really sick, and, I didn't expect that, musically interesting. Moreover, I've heard he is a really humble and kind guy, always wanting to share with others. Thank you MAB !
9 лет назад+6
Jimi Hendrix, Deep Purple...I think it's great, he blew me away!
I hate all of the comments that say something along the lines of "You can't say he's bad! Let's see you do better!" You don't have to be more talented than someone to criticize their art. Like seriously. I don't know the first thing about creating a movie, but I can say without a doubt that The Room is the biggest piece of shit I've ever seen. No, I couldn't do better, but that doesn't mean it's good. Also, this is fucking cool, so you're wrong anyways :P
52Hz Whale I play guitar, and whether it's a novelty act, silly looking, annoying, whatever what he did took a lot of work to pull off. So I'll give him credit where credit is due and not be an asshole, especially a non-playing asshole and merely say it's bad. OK Internet tough guy?
Nice comeback, but no, I'm a musician who toured all over the world and played with some of the finest talent on the planet..And who the fuck are you, and what have you done.."Sheepie777"? Google the name, dipshit. BTW, that's my real name and I have no need to hide behind some lame-ass handle.
The amount of practice to reach that level is just insane. So impressive and I genuinely believe MAB is the only man alive that can do this. Like no one else is even close. That said...this is a visual thing. I'm not aware of many people who would simply *listen* to this.
Rythym Guitar:Michael Angelo Batio
Lead Guitar: Michael Angelo Batio
Vocals:Michael Angelo Batio
Drums: Michael Angelo Batio
Bass:Michael Angelo Batio
Band:Michael Angelo Batio
Michael Angelo Bandio 😂
On flute @JoeliniBanana
So ng Michael Angelo batio
The band name is just MAB
YEEAH
"So, are you a left-handed, or a right-handed guitar player?"
Batio: "Yes."
this one is a good one.
Two brains 🤘
Suck off unoriginal creep
Beyond any level iv seen from any of the gods.damn I think the fretboard mustuv been so hot he had to start fanning them to cool um off a bit
Because I haven't heard that joke a billion times before
Lead guitar: Michael Angelo Batio
Rythm guitar: oitaB olegnA leahciM
LMFAO
Is that rythym guitar player Icelandic or is he Norwegian?
This is achievable by practicing 32 hours a day...
One of my favorite guitarists.
Jette Daimon 😂😂😂i can’t!
Yeah, 16 hours a day with 2 guitars, whats the problem? :'D
Hahaha bokacoda..u r correct..
I would say 50
I love this comment Jette
When you're in an RPG and you put all the skill points in dexterity
dexterity was always my favorite
Gaining INITIATIVE was your big rush, eh?
People: “So are you the lead guitarist or the rhythm guitarist?”
Him: Yes
I played with him m when he did a demo at the music store I worked at in Monterey California. Mike is a nice down to earth person. He is just ambidextrous and has practiced and learned all his life just like a lot of guitar players. I believe in giving credit where credit's due. He earns this. Although a lot of guitar players and people alike base things on what they hear people have different opinions and that's totally fine but he's good at what he does.
I watched the man play when he did a brief tour of India sometime in 2016. I wholly agree with everything you've said about the man. Truly down to earth and was amazed at all the fans who personally went to get his autographs. Fame can be a heady thing but it didn't get to this man.
2:42 - He must have two brains! Freaking INCREDIBLE!!!
@ piano is easier tho
@@rusinannuuskija2751 Piano isnt too much different from what he's doing, he's mostly tapping the guitar. Same as playing a piano in most ways
@ i mean i think that its harder to tap with guitar
tapping on the guitar is different from the piano, the guitar is very difficult
@ its still harder to tap on guitar
He has literally put the absolute most time and effort into learning the guitar. Love his music or hate it you have to acknowledge his dedication. It’s inspiring.
master exploder
Lol jack black is genius
yes!, knew i'd find this comment
The D!
I can't believe people are hating on this. This is the most epic thing I've ever seen. I bet MAB is the only person who could play this instrument. And for everyone who says this isn't 'music' or a 'composition'... Isn't the whole reason you play music because it's fun? This looks extremely fun. I wish I had the talent to play a double guitar.
I know its a little late but there are a few ambidexterous guitarists out there, including me. I just need to get a hold of one :p
Mark Groves Steve vai plays double and triple necks but not with two brains working at the same time. Who can play this? Only MAB. Because he cannot hold two guitars and play at the same time, he demanded that guitar maker produce a guitar with two almost perpendicular shape so he can use both of his hands to play.
I found this video after seeing an Asian guy doing the same thing, but it was a different song. Both are awesome talents.
Michael Angelo Batio: *Does something innovative and fun on guitar
People: "OMG. Dis stoopid."
Literally any other guitarist: *Does something innovative and fun on guitar
People: "OMG. Dis amaaazin!"
This guy gets so much shit thrown at him, and yet he's one of the nicest guys around. He just loves guitar.
just buy this man a keyboard...
I agree hahahaha
Dude, I am really sorry. I just realized it was a joke. Please forgive MY ignorance.
Christopher Taylor If I could cook while jugging the ingredients, does that make me a better cook? does it make the food taste any better?
thkoby Look, I just admitted I didn't get a guy's joke and jumped the trigger and called him ignorant. I personally think this dude is seriously talented. There really isn't a gamut of musical talent. I get your food metaphor that no matter how it is cooked it has to taste good. Same with music. I understand. However, I'd say he's got something special being able to use a dual guitar like that. It separates him from the pack. That is all I meant originally.
Marxist-Leninist Theory he's probably got like ten
He was few notes away from becoming a Super Saiyan
ROFL!!!!!!!!
Jajaja
+Hashed Prod. very funny comment. hahaha
LMAO
You get a W.
It really disappoints me how many people are just calling him bad and uncreative. It's not what he does, he just plays amazingly and theres nothing wrong with that. He isn't a composer, he's a guitar player and nothing more. He's still incredible and what he does.
@James Yeah lol I was a younger and stupider person when I commented this. He's actually a fucking genius fr.
@@lemlem35 I've always thought of him as the Harlem Globetrotters to the NBA. Very good event to watch and see the best of the craft put on a good show, but most of what is done & seen will likely never work in practicality or in the actual sport.
It's different, not bad but very niche and unconventional as well as gimmicky which is his desired result. He's a showman, showing off his ambidextrous abilities which is not common amongst the general population. It's a mix of him noodling and famous covers... It's a shame there wasn't any balance in regards to learning to compose. Talk about "putting all your eggs in one basket". Again nothing wrong with this approach or MAB in general, people have their preferences and that is ok. Music is subjective. Arguing about music is like trying to prove blue is a better color than green. Objectively 2+2=4, you can't approach music with this type of mentality.
Somewhere in Japan, there's a 4 year old saying "I've been playing like that for the past 5 years."
Nah. The only thing Japan is scared of is watchimg this cuz they know they can't tackle this.
So you're implying that baby's first guitar was the umbilical cord?
surprisingly there hasn't been many ppl that spent the time to learn how to shred both directions. Tapping both hands? Yes plenty. But switching hands like MAB does is seriously something else.
This dude has been known for this since the 80s. I used to see him in all of the guitar magazines.
@@coytus94 nahhh Jesus already taught the infant some guitar lesson before he was born
what i love about this is that it's not just random shredding but melodiously cool
Before youtube was popular, around 06 this guy instructional dvds were really good to learn from. Till this day i think his learning dvds are good for beginners to watch. Guitar lessons never age.
Got to meet Mike 30 yrs ago at a guitar clinic in Kalamazoo, MI. Very humble guy. But a bad-ass musician. One of the most naturally talented guitar players on earth. Back then he played his 4 neck. Heard it got stolen. Hope to see him again soon. God Bless and thank you for the inspiration.
This level of talent is really literally unbelievable.
He carries the notes so well without slipping from annotation, respect for playing left handed and right handed while having his tone be on point
Why is everybody dissing this dude? Please show me that you can do this. What he does is actually really skilled. I've only seen this guy one other time so it's not like I'm a fan or anything
Theres no musicality to his playing besides the 4-5 seconds in the middle of the video.
***** Someone who appreciates music. I do agree that Batio is a great guitarist on the technical side, however it's just meaningless shredding like Yngwie.
+Arnold Moore he is great and skilled. But skill by it self won't touch people hearts. Even though I'm not a big fan of nirvana but kurt Cobain have done a great job. And I doubt if he can even shred.
It's skilled but the whole double guitar thing is just a stupid gimmick
His soloing is the equivalent to having erectile dysfunction. Also it doesn't take someone to have equal skill or better to point out something sucks.
2 million views in a couple years? Good for him, and Guitar World.
I don't care about what everyone is saying, this is amazing and takes some serious skill. Who said skilled playing wasn't good, even if isn't "the most musical"
When he raised his guitar up I thought he was going to summon satan.
wtf 🤣🤣🤣
It would be one hell of a rock off!
😂
That's okay
Dammm..hahahaa
this is insane !!! I cant believe this, its almost unreal to see it happening! no words for it! 10/10 points !!!
The moment he’s becoming his own octaver his sound gets absolutely epic. What a feat to be able to do this all on your own.
Not my cup of tea, but the guy is a bad ass musician. He's beyond dedicated to his craft.
Definitely. I don't really like his style, but my god you can't say he isn't 100% nailing what he is doing.
When he drinks tea one cup goes to his mouth and the other pours hot liquid down his back.
His dedication knows no end.
There are two types of guitarist in the world....Michael Angelo and the rest...
And Jason Becker. Recomendado.
Do not forget the Bucket...
@@w.f.s.6313 fuk yeaaaa, enter the chicken
4:45 people please explain me what is happening
Probably, there was water above him, so the sticks reacted.
Seizure
Its almost possible in until you see this. When he flipped it i almost ctrl + W
Man... 2 gurls... One man
There was a fly
Guitar levels:
6th Bad
5th Good
4th Pro
3rd Expert
2nd Asian
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1st Michael Angelo Batio
+mario1997281 His solo's suck though
+AlertF16 I'd like to see you out play him
Quentin Freeman i never said that i could did i? if you look at marty friedman he atleast put some effort into his solo's
AlertF16 You're saying that his solos sucked liked you're better or something. And some people can just make things looks easy
Quentin Freeman He doesn't put any emotion into his solo's and that is an opinion you can have yours and i can have mine discussion done
I have see MAB fir over 25 years and still in Awe of not only their performance - and skill but can’t imagine the time it to go to phase of each one these skill sets .
Upside down
Cross over
Left
Right hand
Upside down back and forth top bottom if neck
Plus complimentary harmonies . How many 1000’s if hours?? Amazing . No one else on the planet can do it!
Thanks MAB insane shred !
“Yousician is the fastest way to master the guitar”
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
MAB rules! Seen him live twice and met him once. He is the nicest guy ever and the best guitar player. He even gave me a pick.
He's good . Among the best but I don't think THE best . The man can play . But many others can also . Most people who don't play guitar don't know this isn't as impressive as it looks . It's more flash . It took alot of practice, make no mistake , but not as much as you'd think . Yeah he's that caliber a guitarist !! This is actually not indicative of his talent , he can do much more impressive playing with one guitar. . But still not THE best !
Most underrated shredder that ever lived🤘🤘🤘
This never gets old. I could watch this forever and never grow tired of it. This man is legend. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Edit: the upside down guitar raise is epic!🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
I've seen Michael several times playing. This is his show for over 30 years.. cool person and for some reason he NEVER really made it BIG.. the band - Nitro - was wicked... CHECK them out the song "OFR"
I don't care that much for his double guitar performances because it's mostly just a showgimmick (which is totally fine for me - it's entertainment, guys) but I know that he's an outstanding musician and excellent, very accurate guitar player. I love what he does with a normal guitar. Michael Angelo Batio is still one of the best guitar players out there and a great teacher, too. Just watch his lessons if you play guitar for yourself. He'll show you his tricks with passion and detail. Keep up the good work, Michael Angelo!
He isn’t just an outstanding guitarist. He is the devil and god of guitar that has been brought to earth to give human souls an entertainment that no else could. I was at his concert one time back in the day, the guy was just devilishly and incredibly and monstrously putting on a show that people couldn’t cheer and freeze and no scream. People were just staring at him because of his two brains and hands skills.
That's why he's still #1 on a guitar players list
"I don't care that much for his double guitar performances because it's mostly just a showgimmic"
Singe you can only play one note per string at a time, having double guitar allow you to double the polyphony.
This is what happens when your dad never grows out of his emo phase.
BWUAHAHAHAHAHAHA! FACTS!
😂😂
He is the fifth Ramone (?
Ur a complete dumbass.
@@franciscoperez2744 so are you
Michael Angelo Batio, an extreme guitarist that often makes anybody excited to watch. Having guitar like that, it impossible not to attract anybody want to watch him. And guess what? people are satisfied to watch it eventually, more after it is free in this platform called RUclips.
Is he playing drums with his legs or he's just playing with backing track???
Best comment😂😂
He is playing drums with one leg and bass with the other one
@@gotoneredarks and playing keyboard with his third leg
that's a really great party trick.
Okay common peasant
Want me to hold your beer?
Lol you couldn't do it
@@Dhaos620 two beers*
i don't understand, how it can be, he has two balancing brain. so impressive... amazing guitar skill ever
Pianists play similarly.
Well said
I was thinking the same ! How could he execute both hands at the same time so perfectly
MAB is left handed, but learned how to play guitar right handed.
he finally smiled! shiny! I wanna play like this when I grow up.
Director :How many guitar part you want?
Micahel angelo : *YES*
From Guitar World Nov 1993: Batio's band Nitro (the album OFR) is in a list titled "The Shred Hall of Shame", with the blurb: "Nitro, A band that was foolish enough to believe that speed would cover up the fact that they have nothing to say.
Batio still has nothing to say through his music. The only difference is Guitar World seems to like him now.
Absolutely agreed
Andrew Anson But Marr Certainly does
conveying meaning is overrated
*starts learning guitar
*watches this guy
*break guitar
+Sani Calcio *FUCK THIS SHIT
Lol!!!
I started learning No Boundaries and was amazed at how it started to dawn on me that with practice I too could do it. ❤❤❤
Michael Angelo Batio is The Best Guitar Player In The World. Agree like.
When they called it a "Shred Medley" instead of a "Shredley"
The amazing part is that, with all the ambidexterity and technique, he still cannot write solos or rhythm to save his life.
I did own one. I forget the name of it because I was bored to tears and sold it.
Senior Zolo He has 2 awful albums and the last one (Intermezzo) is freaking great
Raoni Queiroz Michael has a huge discography of music. The Double-Guitar is his live encore.
Wake up you idiot.
shut the fuck up senior zolo!
he making money playing music
what are you doing/working fast
shut up loser!he writes song to fuck head!
man, that mushroom is a good guitarist.
Lol
When you can play guitar like that...you can make any hairstyle look cool!
Style is style 😉 i even support your broom style
With all his insane master chops, intimidating moves, he is the nicest man offstage. He's like you favorite uncle!
His mind exists in another dimension
00:31 when you want to headbang so bad but remembers that your job is a cameraman
Tabs ???????????????
Bruno Vicente
No tubs??
Lol
The Nasa computers are still printing them. Just hold on!
You don't need tabs, you need more hands.
Just learn like 2 shapes on the guitar and learn to alternate pick somewhat fast and u got him covered.
This is absolutely the best thing I've ever seen!
Anyone that plays his own harmony lines simultaneously is a mutant/👽 Seen him do this many times. every guitarist should see him just once!
This sounds like the opening theme to the most epic anime ever
The existing living legend,truly natural born gifted.Respect
Super Saiyan his hair is starting to turn white..
4:55
Nah, he just has worked on it more than some people even sleep
Living legend... I will never forget when my friend showed me the video of "Freight train" featuring MAB with the infamous quad guitar.
00:03 what is that song?
If only he'd known that a plastic bucket and a Michael Myers mask is all you really need to be rated above your ability.
Long live Buckethead.
Gabe Gonzalez *forever ^^
*****
About Buckethead being over-rated? Absolutely. He IS.
mellowb1rd Buckethead is more than just shred.
***** true ^^ buckethead is shred, chicken picking, atonal tapping, sweep picking, slapping and not least emotion :D
maybe he is overrated but he IS a great guitarist and people that say buckethead is just emotionless shred haven't listen to more than 3 songs of him yet or just to the famous songs
Wtf! That guy is Amazing! I've never seen a guitar like that, let alone a guy who can shrewd that hard and that fast!
How did I sleep on MAB for so long? And he's a super awesome guy from all accounts I have read and seen from him online interacting with us fans. More talent than I can fathom, wow.
You slept ON him? - or with him?
and why is the length of time you slept upon someone the thing that we're focusing on here?
- i have SO many other questions!
Haha, this just keeps getting better!
I teach guitar, and if the eight-year-old kids can't play like this by their third or fourth lesson I kick them out. There's no room for slackers.
Well it´s matter of taste, but can´t you see how much batio is enjoying his own playing ? Isn´t that the most important thing at music ? to enjoy it, to have fun at doing it ? this is not my fav. batio song, too but he has a lot of great stuff for example no boundaries.
I hate when people see that some guitar players have no feeling fuck it off
Met him in the 90's at the rock station when nitro was there. Sat near him at bar and talked a little then he told me he was in the band: I had no idea how talented this muscian was til he took the stage and the solo show he put on was one I have never seen since. Awesome and those who have never seen a 4 neck guitar played flawlessly have not seen true virtuoso talent he is the real deal.
Michael Angelo Batio: "I'm taking over your planet and you are now my slaves..." (plays this medley)
Me: "Ok..."
The new Guitar Hero Plot
One of the all time greats, and often overlooked, guitarists. Still looks like he cuts his own hair.
xaxa
4:46 When you try to open that pickle jar but it's stuck so you want to just break it but you aren't allowed to
M.A.B. may be just about one of the most creative, original , unique , fastest , most precise, greatest guitarist I've ever seen !!!
This video exemplifies the problem I've always had with MAB. The man's technique is incredible, that's indisputable, but once you get past the spectacle, there's nothing musically interesting going on here. That's why I have so much respect for players like Via, Gilbert, and Petrucci. They're technical, but they can also tell a story with their playing. I've never had that experience with MAB. If someone has some suggested listening, I'd be happy to be proven wrong, but this guy's playing has never done it for me.
+reverb508 I have 12 solo albums and my last album "Intermezzo" was voted as one of the top albums of the year by Guitar World. The problem I have with most of the comments like yours is that you comment without actually ever listening to what I do. The Double-Guitar is part of my live show. What level of intelligence does it take to understand this? Unbelievable. Thanks!
I only have a dumb ol' Master's degree in evolutionary developmental biology, but feel free to insult my intelligence because I don't like your music, Mr. Batio. For someone who's as talented and famous in the guitar community as you are, I would think you'd be able to shrug off some polite (definitely polite by RUclips standards) criticism. I understand your frustration hearing this. I have my work criticized all the time, and it sucks (peer review is a bitch), but sometimes you just need to let it slide off your back. Not everyone is going to love what you do. That's life, and needs to be expected when you create content for public consumption.
Though it seems that you took my comment to suggest that this video is the only exposure I've had to your playing, I've in fact listened to several of your studio recordings in the past. For good measure, I just listened to the title track off "Intermezzo" and, like I said in my original comment, you're a tour de force on the guitar. That said, I feel absolutely nothing listening to you. That's not to say others shouldn't find enjoyment in your music. Different strokes for different folks.
Cheers!
+reverb508 be happy! :D MAB himself replied to you
+MichaelAngeloBatioOfficial send me a double guitar and my Ferrari
Well spoken. Technically very impressive - I bend my knee to this - but just not musical. We used to call this kind of soloing playing "black&decker-licks". Boring mechanical repetition of technical perfection. This kind of lifeless playing even squeezed any emotion out of the PurpleHaze-Intro - uhh.
This is what you do when you can't find a second guitarist for your band lol
Batio not only manages to play well and show a show, but also to feed the huge horde of trolls that live in the commentary it under his video, but eventually they will become his own food, it's very entertaining me )) Batio you're the best !
That's why he developed this style of playing. Even back in the 80's he knew youtube was inevitable & trolling too.
Just the focus and continuity to practice this routine is beyond impressive. I’m tired just watching but also get a feeling of triumph for MAB
What... he couldn't balance a ball on his nose, and spin plates with his feet at the same time?
I can do all the tapping sections on both necks of the guitar with my penis at the same time, while doing all that.
I think you're supposed to toss a little dead fish in his mouth when he's done.
Wow so many people in the comments thing the shred was boring. They're just jealous because they can't play this good.
Incredible. I can't close my mouth...
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+Karl Klötenköter hahhaha
this was just a badass video! He's performing at Namm this year, and I'm definitely going to check it out!
I finally got my hair cut like him
Oh wow
+God no he's right. nobody should strive to be a entertainer. play music as a hobby, not as a career.
+milk man case in point: entertainers don't produce anything tangible. they don't make food, clothing, electronics, electricity, your water system etc. lean towards LOGIC not so much ABSTRACT
His signature hair is so controversial tough
Are you Darth Vader?
The level of jealousy in this comment section is remarkable
Hmmm, well, that's funny. I like RR, Yngwie, Gilbert. See if you can spot the diff, son.
stop molesting me dad!!
I'm only jealous of the hair
madProgenitorDeity well typed sir
yeah, but they have a really good reason to be jealous...
This song is so boring. You guys might think it's a cool trick, but look at 1:20 his timing is horrible and he can't even tap well. His songs are also very linear, showing nearly no variation. Being a good musician isn't about being able to play as many instruments as you can (at the same time), but being able to play them well and actually being able to write good music. If you want to actually hear good music, check out Eric Calderone's channel.
The problem with your critique is the supposed "linear" songwriting of this solo is actually a medley of Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Allman Bros. Randy Rhoads, surf music and more, plus MAB's original music, with mixed meters, in many different keys. So if they all write in linear fashion, than you are not knowledgeable about music, you're insane or jealous or just stupid.
MACEMusicInc Maybe this just isn't the kind of music I listen to all of the time, so I'm sorry for thinking it all sounds the same. That's my opinion. And the problem with your response is that my opinions do not display how knowledgeable I am on any subject, or how "insane", "jealous", or "stupid" I am. I do not wish to argue over the internet, but it's just my opinion that these artists sound the same. If they don't sound the same to you, then that's your opinion. Sorry if I came off as factual or harsh in any way, as that was not my intention. Sorry for the inconvenience and have a nice day.
MACEMusicInc Well I do now. It's your opinion that those were some of the best artists on the planet, but not mine.
MACEMusicInc
that brian noel probably eric caldorene double id, dude..all he did just covering someone else music, add little bit of this and that, and you call it song writting? genius...
Render shredder And MAB was doing something else in this video? Eric Calderone has an original album for sale on his website. The point is, Eric Calderone can play things that actually sound good. Sure MAB can PLAY well but when I close my eyes and listen to this, it sounds like crap. MAB is a good player, but he's just wasting his talent.
I used to hate on MAB, calling him nothing but a show-off guy. Now I must admit that I have a lot of respect for him, and I have to put my thumb up, firstly cause whatever you play fast or low, you're still a musician, and secondly because what he do is actually really sick, and, I didn't expect that, musically interesting. Moreover, I've heard he is a really humble and kind guy, always wanting to share with others. Thank you MAB !
Jimi Hendrix, Deep Purple...I think it's great, he blew me away!
Geez...why the nasty, hateful comments? That was pretty awesome to me. Can you play like that? Can you play at all?
0:00 song name pls..
Can someone tell me what the music he's playing just after 3:46 is from??
Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze
I hate all of the comments that say something along the lines of "You can't say he's bad! Let's see you do better!"
You don't have to be more talented than someone to criticize their art. Like seriously.
I don't know the first thing about creating a movie, but I can say without a doubt that The Room is the biggest piece of shit I've ever seen. No, I couldn't do better, but that doesn't mean it's good.
Also, this is fucking cool, so you're wrong anyways :P
Amen haha
This has to be the single best youtube comment I have ever seen!
52Hz Whale I play guitar, and whether it's a novelty act, silly looking, annoying, whatever what he did took a lot of work to pull off. So I'll give him credit where credit is due and not be an asshole, especially a non-playing asshole and merely say it's bad. OK Internet tough guy?
***** lmao
Picking with just the fretboard isn't as hard as people would like to think, to be honest. MAB just does that much better than many people can.
That is the most bad ass metal guitarist display ever.
Change my mind!
who sits and criticizes him about his soul and shit are plain jealous
+Avisek Ganguly ...I believe it was Socrates who said: "When the debate is lost, slander is the tool of the loser."
+Sam McCue What are you fucking gay?
Nice comeback, but no, I'm a musician who toured all over the world and played with some of the finest talent on the planet..And who the fuck are you, and what have you done.."Sheepie777"? Google the name, dipshit.
BTW, that's my real name and I have no need to hide behind some lame-ass handle.
+Sam McCue What are you fucking gay?
Ha, ha, ha... You'll have to ask my wife. She'll set you straight. The question remains: What have YOU done?
Don't go away mad.,just go away.
Holy crap the fact that he has both hands that synchronized is amazing. true talent
i am doing with 3 guitars. Please don't ask what i'm using to play the 3rd one...
oh ha i get it ur foot silly
He actually used to have four necks on his guitar
Farts
The amount of practice to reach that level is just insane. So impressive and I genuinely believe MAB is the only man alive that can do this. Like no one else is even close. That said...this is a visual thing. I'm not aware of many people who would simply *listen* to this.
Yeah, hes an athlete, not a musician
I absolutely listen to this at the gym.
I don't really play this kind of music. But man this requires a lot of skill.
He's amazing to watch. Love his stuff!
His set at the Holiday Inn on Thursday's during happy hour is good too.
In Poughkeepsie or White Plains? I don't like driving over 5 miles these days because of my back and my bladder.
Wait, when did Johnny Ramone start playing things that aren't power chords?
brickblaster76 That's Marky Ramone.
Lol joke denied
lmfao atleast johnny doesnt wear shittyass hairspray wigs
he needs to embrace his baldness, i say he shave it of and rock the joe satriani look
@@tyreekmurillo4524 Jesus fucking christ who gives a shit
This is the final level of Yousician.
im your big fan michael...i also play right n lefthanded guitar..but only focus on lefthanded