EVERYONE Thought NITA STRAUSS Was CRAZY! (Does that include YOU?)
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- Nita's shift from Alice Cooper to Demi Lovato has people scratching their heads... but it's starting to look like she knew exactly what she was doing all along. What does this mean for her career, and what does it mean for the future of electric guitar?
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Yeah they just messaged saying I won. I reported them to RUclips, but wow they are persistent.
me too, lol. was kinda hoping for a LP type guitar lol. oh well.
Max,
I reported that message to get a guitar. Not sure it will help.
ueah, I got the same message too. Do they think we're all stupid.
I did not talk to them. I have been getting similar messages at other channels. Thanks.
No, I’m not into Demi Lavato’s music, but YES this will DEFINITELY put top level guitar playing right into the faces of tons of younger people, many of which might be young girls who can see Nita and be blown away by her, and want to play guitar because of her.
WIN. It’s definitely a WIN.
Not just want to play guitar, but they will get exposed to a rocker, and they might decide to become rockers. The world needs more rockers.
You can tell I'm old because I say rockers.
And lets not forget she is also trying to move her signature model. This is a great move to expose young players to it.
Have you listened to the new album? Way different from most of her music and it honestly rocks hard
How is this top level guitar playing? Yeah Nita is, but this aint. It was power chords the entire time, no shredding or solo.
Whether or not "everybody" was right or wrong about Nita's role with Lovato, what is undeniably true is that everybody highly respects Nita and wants her to showcase her talents and do well. That is awesome!
We were right
I wouldn’t have made it to this video if she hadn’t gotten with Demi , I’m going to see the tour soon and I’m excited . I seen the announcement but didn’t srralize how controversial it was until Nita said something on IG about how mean spirited people were being towards Demi because of the change . Nita actually captures my eye a lot during Demi’s set from what I’ve seen online is demi fans are loving her and her talented isn’t going unnoticed . I’m super excited to get to have the privilege to see and hear Nita play live as well as demi , and I appreciate how you’re able to recognize how she’s not just being tossed to the background . Her moment during the song Happy Ending is unbelievable and powerful and emotive , please be kind to demi lol
Everytime a boy or a girl decides to grab a Guitar and learn how to play it after seeing anyone playing on stage it's a great thing and a victory and the World becomes a Better Place to live...Cheers from Italy...well done Max👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸
Ben detto, Marco!
Any working musician with skin in the game completely understood what the move was inspired by and would do the same. Not a hard decision if your a musician, big hefty raise, fresh faces in a much bigger audience and massive exposure to the previous catalogue vs playing the same old set for the same old money to shows sparsely full of 60-70 year old men. Happy anytime a musician gets a leg up in this world but especially a woman as I'm sure it's a lot harder for them to find these opportunities.
Yup
Nita was in _Alice Cooper._ She's not going to have trouble "because she's a woman".
@@NinjaRunningWild Lol, she’s literally been quoted in a few interviews speaking about that very problem. SMH
I’m all for her expanding her income but this might not expand her exposure as an amazing guitarist. We will just have to wait and see. All interviews I’ve seen … Demi has not mentioned her once. Grab the bag while you can? I support her hugely and wish her nothing but the best. Big fan of Nita
@@jayvoorhees2931 Not being mentioned or highlighted in that way doesn't mean her skills won't be exposed to people who go see the live shows (and possibly some recorded material at some point).
I never heard of Straus until she played with Alice Cooper. All the music I listen to and have are Old school rock bands. I couldn't tell you one Lovato song.
The only thing I know about Lovato is that she is completely of her rocker. Looney tunes in the head. Mad as a hatter. Bananas. Mondo bizarro. Off the deep end. One fry short of a happy meal. In need of a check up from the neck up. Crazier than a run-over dog.... You probably get my drift.
She clearly made the right choice as far as money, exposure, more career opportunities. This is a huge step up for her.
This is what real musicians do you play in all types of music because after all we are musicians. This makes you a well rounded guitarist. Good for her !
I always sensed Nita was a “fill in” member. It only seemed fair Alice Cooper would welcome back his OG guitarist. She was a great sport and she’s going to expand. It’s going to be really good for her, her musical writing and her next projects.
Love Nita! As a musician I would imagine it only makes you stronger getting more experience under your belt playing in different bands with different styles. Smart lady, and seems to handle herself with class. I don't think she will be a musician who will look back on her career with any regrets. Go Nita!
Bro I watched them on Kimmel or whether it was and she was basically playing nirvana songs. Three or four bar chords. She did it 101% for the money and hey I can respect that but I do lose respect as a fellow guitarist who is into metal. Just the way it goes
No regrets huh? Bwahahaha 🤣😂 last tour for the Trainwreck,told ya so!!
Shocked me a little bit but two seconds after, I realized she's gonna make TRUCKLOADS of money. So, smart move. More power to her.
Don’t forget…Nuno Bettencourt played with Rihanna during Extremes hiatus. It not only made him MORE relevant, but it made his work more widely known.
I’m sure Demi knows what kind of performer she got when Nita joined the band so trust me Demi will make sure Nita gets all the exposure she possible can . I thought this band was just supposed to be for tour but Demi’s new video for her song “29” just was released and all the band mdbers were shown especially Nita. I’m sure Nita is a very smart business waoman as is Demi so I don’t think Nita would have joined if she didn’t feel it was good for business.
Never thought she was crazy. Fact is she will expose a whole new audience to her playing.
The more exposure she has to more listeners only opens up more doors in the future.
If Demi was doing a pop tour, it'd be different but she's leaning more into rock for this one and having Nita onboard really opens it up. Demi has been doing pop for quite a while, so Nita was a good choice to have some good rock music. You can't have a weak guitarist for rock. Picking a big name is a solid move.
I agree. You and me both.
She was not crazy. She is a musical genius much like her famous relative... classical composer Johann Strauss II (25 October 1825 - 3 June 1899),. Greatness is in her DNA.
@@TroyNaumu808 I really like her but to be fair there’s a million dudes who can play better. Scratch that. Probably 30 million lol. We would be lying if we didn’t acknowledge that she gets the gig cause she’s an attractive girl. That’s 99.9% of the resume but it is what it is and she’s getting paid for it. There’s this band called Lovebites and they are an all Asian girl band and the two guitarists can rip. Like up there.
@@TroyNaumu808 you were saying? 😂😂😂😂😂
Last tour for the Trainwreck!!
What would be great if a move like this eventually leads to people becoming interested in pre-grunge rock music that widely showcases people's guitar chops.
I’m glad you did this video, I’d imagine that her and Josh worked all this out with Demi’s people. There’s no way her talent wouldn’t be celebrated
I'll be honest, i let go of any musical bias long ago. I used be very elitist but the one thing i have realized in my journey with music is you just have to let people do their thing and if you choose to keep up that means you were an A1 Day one to being with so at the end of the day sure it might be more of a pop direction but like you said man it's more exposure for guitar. So overall i'm proud and happy she's out there doing her thing. I love Metal but i also just love music life is to short to be so bias if it slaps it slaps...if it's trash it's trash, simple one for me.
When I met my wife's parents long ago, I realized being elitist in music meant being closed minded. Her parent's stance was that anything created with any instrument other that an orchestral instrument was not music and was just noise. As I am more of a Black Sabbath, Led Zepplin, Judas Priest kind of guy, you can imagine what a hooligan they thought I was (even though I liked classical too)! 🤣🤣🤣
Never thought Nita was crazy, but Demi is.
really enjoying these news clip episodes Max thanks.
I don't know if everybody's overlooked this, but her being in this band now is a positive for Demi's recovery
excatly
why the fuck do you give a fuck about a self absorbed, fully grown women-baby that is a terrible influence on the younger generations..
It if not the Jen Majura Amy Lee Evanescence’s situation
How?
More power to Nita! Rock on!!
ALL guitarists are crazy, it's our most charming feature!!
I think it’s brilliant, I watched the live videos and seeing the fans reactions to Nita is awesome! I think her influence and the more guitar driven sound will inspire more people to pick up the guitar.
Creativity in music , evolving thru great musicianship , IS what it's all about Baby ! Rock On ! Practice , Practice, Practice
Not a Demi fan (I just don’t know her stuff) but she seems genuinely excited to have Nita on stage with her. 🤘🏻
Agreed. She's carrying the torch for the guitar of the 21st Century.
👍 very well said about me to carrying the torch into the future.
It’s simple, Demi knows that pop bands are forgotten after five years. She wants the longevity that hard rock and metal bands have. Nita is giving her that. Nita wants the exposure that pop music has. It is a win-win situation for both of them. I listened to a few songs and the music is actually good.
It may have happened years ago but not today. Everybody loves a guitarist that can play extremely well. Especially if it is a woman that is playing like a rock god (goddess).
Gee, I always assumed Nita Strauss was pretty smart and thoughtful about her career and is more informed than I on her own choices. I play guitar and she has a track record of success FAR better than myself. SO... go Nita!
Alice Cooper is my favorite artist. I knew of Nita before she joined because I had heard of the Iron Maidens and she had videos showing off guitars. I love Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, etc, but mostly these days I'm listening to top 40 radio. The current trend on the radio seems to be heavier music with female vocals. See Olivia Rodrigo's Good For You, Tate McCrae's She's All I Wanna Be, or Leah Kate's 10 Things I Hate About You. I ordered Demi Lovato's new album, even though Nita's not on it. I've liked some of Demi's hits, but never bought an album before. It's heavier than her previous stuff and also heavier than these radio songs I've mentioned. I think the pairing is going to help both of their careers. Also, she said she hasn't really quit Alice's band, so if we see a return, maybe some of these Demi fans might check out Alice Cooper to see her.
I think nita fits in perfectly myself ,as a matter of fact she is moving in a better direction than she was with alice copper, being in the alice copper band was good but I mean alice is getting up there in age and may not be playing much longer she made the right choice and I believe this was her best move yet she fits in great
I first saw Jason Hook with Vince Neil many moons ago, then I surprised my daughter with tickets to Hilary Duff. The guitar player looked familiar to me, Duff had a little more distortion live than the usual Disney channel stuff, and I came out of there a fan. Go home researched her band, and to my surprise… Jason hook was her guitar player. I’m not happy Nita Left Alice, I’ve been a fan of hers since the Iron Maiden’s and got the chance to meet her when she was (just about all the maidens) playing with Femme Fatale at the M3 Rock fest and she’s a phenomenal person. So again, not happy she left Cooper, but happy because the next Nita Strauss will see her with Demi and pick up a guitar, might even be a Jiva…. And because a whole lot more people know who Nita Strauss is today. We should have taken a screen shot of her social media followers before and compare them to now. Go Nita! Pave your own road!
I thought this was going to be a joke. Honestly. I know that's harsh, but that's what I thought. I was completely wrong. Demi hit the mark with this new line-up. Actually its pretty killer! The videos dancing around the net are really good. Her songs are really good as well. Who would of thought???
I like Nita, She’s Pretty cool and seems like a really nice person. SHe did another morning Show on Tv. I belive this is probably really a stepping stone till spring to probably breaking out with more gear and possibly her own album. SHe also says she hasn’t quit playing for Alice just not touring but may still be playing in on different occasions. Alice is cool too I love his night radio show but hes getting up there and maybe wanted to slow down too. People don’t realize the energy on stage. It is actually a great way to have a heart attack when you’re old it can really crank you like drinking 100 cups of strong coffee. I see guys out there at all like Keith Richards and Sammy Hagar still ripping it and they are huge inspirations hey maybe you can do this all your life if you want too. You only have certain shots at certain things at certain times so you may need to switch this moment we don’t want to take for a while we doing the road on one of the major they give you like no time when you’re going to somewhere else. I follow Dany and her sisters at the warning. I was really kind of surprised at the grueling schedule they were getting in and that was just a US tour. But a lot of these bands they have to play shut down get on a plane be somewhere else there is NO time for a delay or problem. It can get quite exhausting. I wouldn’t worry about Nita though unless shes the one complaining. Shes always done other things too like at sports arena playing a tune etc. i’m sure she’s got a lot of connections and a lot of opportunity everybody knows who she is and what she can do.
I would like to see her hook up with Lzzy Hale of Halestorm I think could use s second guitarist in the band to free her more on the vocals when she wales on it she really seems to shine on her vocals. I think shes got a lot more fame to be gained with number one hits coming someday. Who knows anything is possible
She has to pay the bills. And the new gig certainly is high exposure for her. And it's a live gig witch most musicians love. Better than being a studio musician. She gets to travel and meet new people and maybe business contacts. Playing outside your wheelhouse is expanding your Musicianship. Even the heaviest metal guitar 🎸 player can play other forms of music 🎵🎶 What's the issue. If all you do is see me sing does that mean I have no other interests in life? Like play piano, drums or paint 🎨?
I think Nita made a good decision in joining Demi Lovato's band. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a fan of Demi's music. However, this will bring guitar music to the masses like never before and I think that was exactly what Nita's strategy is. Don't forget that Green Day was the band that inspired Tosin Abasi to learn guitar - two vastly different bands as far as genre and especially guitar playing.
Brilliant move. I've been saying that ever since the Tonight Show performance. It's a break from Demi's usual stuff, and if they stay on that track I think an even better move for Nita. You hit the nail on the head with the idea that she is now exposed to a whole different audience. Nita sees herself as a female artist advocate and this is just going to solidify that role even more. Honestly, I'd love to have someone with Demi's voice in my band, and I'm not into her pop/pop punk music.
Yea, brilliant move😂😂😂no more tours for miss popstar.hey,hey ,goodbye!!🤣🤣🤣
@@phantoms-yy5jv My response when I heard, was gee I bet Nita is thrilled.
When you play like Nita does... I'm not sure you CAN be in the background... for Levato it seems like she took what happened to Dylan when he went electric and added a serious, amazing hard rock shredder... and when I saw them together... I got a serious Steven Tyler/ Joe Perry feel... like they can make each other better... look for another album with them writing together... it may be magical!
The thing about pop musicians, yes the record label will hire studio musicians to play simple background parts for the recording, but the touring musicians often get picked specifically to spice up the performance as long they don't upstage the star. Guitar solos, more complex drum parts, etc
Like you said, it's a "win-win" for everybody. As far as the style of music is concerned, I honestly don't think music labels really matter anymore. One of the most interesting things about the current time we live in, is that ALL music styles are cool. Your band can play 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, pop, pop-punk, grunge, jazz, funk, alternative, bebop, r&b, sludge metal, rap, etc etc.... And you can mix all of those things together and as long as it creates a vibe it's totally cool. Everything goes musically and stylistically these days.
I feel like having a strong lady next to Demi is going to help her get her groove back. Demi Lovato is very talented, but has gone through some recent events that hurt her pretty badly - i.e. the Drug OD that has caused her serious health issues. I think this is good for Demi and Nita, because yuong girls seeing a hot, strong chick, blazing the guitar can be influential.
As a fellow musician, I'm in agreement with the "more" that you desire, except for me it isn't more guitar, it's more cowbell.
I’m all for it. More power to Nita. I’m sure she and Demi had a long talk about how much she would contribute to her band and draw much attention or a wider audience with her presence up front as she had always done. Best decision Demi has made for herself and her band mates. Thanks for the update Maxx. 🎸👍
who's this "we"?? 😆
I thought you were crazy to think there was anything strange about her wanting to move on from the old boy's club and try something new :)
I would never question Nita’s judgement. One of my favourite guitarists
Nita made a smart commercial move that is going to widen her audience and increase her exposure. Good for her.
Music goes in cycles and rock music and guitars has had its ups and downs. TBH if guitar is becoming cool again with the new generation of music that can only be good. Add that to the quality instruments you can get now for a relatively low price point, it could make inspire more people to play in a very long time. Being stuck at home during quarantine introduced a bunch of new players and they've got to have something to work towards, right!?!
Playing for Alice Cooper has always been a stepping stone gig for high level guitar players, it's a finite job and she's gotten everything out of it. Joining Demi Lovato was a very smart and calculated move, both of them are benefiting a lot from each others impulse.
The 15 seconds of DL on this is all I've ever seen of her. Better than I expected. actually.
She is Demi's Zakk Wylde, it's that simple. She an extremely talented musician and hopefully she gets the chance to show her abilities with this band like she has in the past.
You're kidding right? Zakk is a legend with a catalog of music that dates back over 30 years. He wrote Ozzy's second highest-selling album, the only record that outsold it was the debut with RR. So to mention Nita S in the same breath is crazy.
There's a lot of simpin' for Nina on this channel. 🤨
Will the next video be about Dean guitars or Nina Strauss? Post your vote in reply to this comment!
Max, I hope you know I'm joking, and that I love your channel!
Honestly I think it was a smart move on her part. She is opening herself to even more audiences that didn’t know her, with that she’ll get even bigger and more known. Which ppl can say whatever they want, but more opportunities are good never bad. Who knows, we may see even more female shredders and not only that, but ppl in general, that never experienced guitar players that can do the cool shredder thing in the coming future. I think this is going to be awesome to watch in the next few years as far as guitar.
Keep up the good work brother Max!!!!
Great points Max!!! She's going to have an increased influence and exposure of fans... She's getting paid....so all is great 👍🎸😎
Most pop fans don't really know how amazing a great guitar solo can be. She will gain new fans, the guys will like her for her looks, girls will look up to her, check out her other bands, discover Alice Cooper, discover The Iron Maidens which leads to Iron Maiden. Nothing but good will come from this.
Great analysis and perspective.
What if DL flips genres because of Nita's influence. It would be interesting to see a competent all girl rock band. All the parts are there to have something like the Runaways. Except with a hot rod modern shredder guitarist.
I never thought she was crazy. From a career perspective, it makes total sense. Probably from a financial viewpoint too, though i doubt she makes "truckloads" of money (no side(wo)man does). Besides, how long is Alice going to continue? Thinking ahead makes sense. And seeing that Demi wants to do rock with an all-female band, that's probably the place a female rock guitar player would want to be, from a career/exposure viewpoint.
And I have seen well-known guitar players do more unusual gigs than that. People criticising Nita should really look into what people like Greg Howe and Tony MacAlpine have been doing at times, just to name two. Being able to shred like a maniac does not necessarily pay the bills.
I think any promo with guitar that features lead solos and guitar as a lead instrument in ANY music style or field of music is a plus bonus for guitar....these days!
Max deep diving on Nita, like I do on a Band-Maid or Nemophila Gig! Respect for you sir..
Not everyone was wrong. I was RIGHT as well as other fans of hers who stuck with her. I totally supported Miss Nita Strauss and was defending her on her move to Demi's band when she left the Alice Cooper band everywhere. i am by no means a Demi Lavato fan. But, I am however, a fan of Miss Strauss, She was not crazy. She is a musical genius much like her famous relative... classical composer Johann Strauss II (25 October 1825 - 3 June 1899),. Greatness is in her DNA.
A couple of observations...First, the first video referenced? Perhaps initially, Nita was just getting the feel for where she fit in with the group and how best to make her best contribution...Then once that initial "how can I improve everything Demi Lovato is trying to present" and not be "it's all about me," it seems "everyone" is in full sync! Second, from the maybe "it's all about me" perspective? Perhaps Nita wanted a change, or felt like she needed a change. Maybe she was searching for a new experience. Maybe she enjoys playing with Demi Lovato more from her personal perspective? Maybe it's all about her making herself happier!! Maybe we should also think about this...In the future...Who knows where's she's going to go and still keep improving (herself and where she lands as well) next!?!?! Life is too short to not enjoy doing what you are doing!! Great Video, Max. Please keep them coming!!
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It’s for sale!
All For It!!!! Let's consider:
"I saw Demi Lovato last night & I'm going to buy that outfit she wore, those shoes & that GUITAR that Nita was playing and start my own band!!!" 🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶
I also think she might now meet more people in the industry that wouldn't give her the time of day because she normally doesn't do pop or rap. It might give her more opportunities
I didn’t question her in this move or decision ever. Let’s face it. Alice is not going to playing live much longer. She has to plan for the future and take best opportunities.
I'm proud of Nita I hope she keeps rising she deserves it!
Anyone who can inspire others to pick up an instrument and play,no matter what band there in,is a good person in my books. Forget about what band they played in before,forget about the attitude some rockstars have. It's really about the music more so than anything else and anyone that can inspire others to play should be looked up to as inspiration.
Max, you have a very enthusiastic report here. I liked it much better than your review of esoteric Ibanez model XYZ. I would like to hear 10 minutes about your recovery from the arm injury and an honest discussion of your compliance with physical therapy. When did you pick up 5lbs post injury, when did you pick up guitar post injury, do you feel confident in your condition or do you have any lingering doubts / pains / nerve issues?
Years ago i saw a bunch of clips of pop stars live shows featuring guitar soloing that just wasnt on the radio
I never thought Nita would be background scenery. Nita is a high profile, "in your face" performing guitarist and would never tolerate that. So it wouldn't even make sense for Lovato to bring her in to do that. Nita would never stay. My question was always geared more towards whether Lovato was wanting to expand more into Nita's territory or was Nita wanting to expand into Lovato's genre. Either would have been plausible, as musicians can get tired of doing the same old thing year after year and sometimes like to explore other worlds.
I think maximum 5-6 years with Demi, only if Demi changes to heavier music genres, that Nita gonna stay, otherwise Nita will look for a band after 5-6 years, or back doing her own solo project, that what I think.
I think that as people who are not really familiar with Demi's work or pop in general we tend to overlook the fact that most pop artists tend to work with top tier producers, and Nita's recruitment into the band could most definetely be a producer aiming to incorporate shreddy stuff into Demi's music eventually, or Demi herself trying to add newer elements to her sound, both of those scenarios are a big win for guitar music in general. If Nita auditioned however, and Demi's team realized her stage presence contributions to the show and are actively giving her some spolight that can eventually lead to them adopting newer elements into their sound, which is great, I wanna hear some more guitar on the mainstream for a change.
She will disappear from the spotlight , no real metal fan will be listening to anything from Demi Lavato. Those are the facts whether anyone wants to admit it or not....
@@mikeg6666 Still I don't see any problem with it though, most people like different kinds of music and it's fine, some people like to only listen to metal and that's ok too. Some people can get fascinated with Nita's playing and listen to her older stuff, potential metal fan there, if for any reason the move doesn't work for Nita she will have broader gigging options from pop to shred, and most importantly she will have the funding to do whatever she wants musically, she has been doing that for years with Alice Cooper as well and her solo project. You are not obligated to like her current stuff, nor anyone else to like metal.
@@arturoestrada9441 Yeah I get that , I also listen to other types of music. Metal and blue's are my two favorites , but I can't stand pop and I'm afraid her playing will be watered down and she'll fade into the background. Maybe it's a good career move , maybe not. I guess we'll find out....
@@mikeg6666 that is a valid concern, although I honestly think Nita is a little too notorious to fall into that situation, more than anything due to her sponsorships, and showmanship, I trust the gal, she seems to be pretty smart businesswise (her sponsorships and other side business being a proof of that) and I believe she will be taking advantage of her broader exposure to get some more stuff going. Let's hope for the best anyways
Disclosure, I don't really like neither pop or blues, I appreciate the skillsets required to play them, and as fascinating as their respective techniques might be I still don't find them personally enjoyabe.
People really need to stop worrying what others are doing unless it directly affects them.
Ham radio crash course is one of my favs!
Nita is a total beast and stars down where ever she is.
Real Rock -n- Roll! New level for Demi w/Nita Strauss and playing Together! It's Only rock -n- roll But I Like It! 🙀😎🙏🇺🇲😼
In the end, it’s all Rock and Roll my friends.
Man, the music isn’t really my thing and I was among the majority thinking it wasn’t a great move. But she is clearly being featured and now maybe more kids will pick it up because Nita is as good as it gets. And apparently Demi is letting her actually play. That’s good for guitar
Nuno did a great job with Rihanna, so I had no doubt that a shredder can work in a 'pop' context. I would even say she has brought some authenticity to Demi. Given that Demi is a huge rock and metal fan this partnership works well.
Honestly Demi’s new album is more rock than pop
The music is OK, not my cup of tea, but it's way better than that Disney Disco, Hip Hop and other stuff most people are listening to these days. At least it has a rock edge, and rock needs this type of resurgence. I'm happy Nita is going to be up there representing kick ass guitar, so I agree with you man - I'm happy that this is working out like this, and I hope it goes on to inspire leagues of boys and girls to pick up a guitar and ROCK!!! Couldn't be happier for Nita, Demi Lovato, and guitar music in general. I wish them all great success
It was a good career move. If eyes are on Demi, they are on her as well. Ironically, she's brought eyes from the rock and metal world to Demi. I've watched a few videos of them, and the killed it.
No fan who listens metal will be turning to this pop crap , plain and simple. She will fade into the abyss now unfortunately!
@@mikeg6666 In terms of popularity and exposure, you could easily argue that where she's been is far more of an abyss than where she's going.
You don't have to like the music to recognize the objective fact that exponentially more eyes will be on her now, even if they're not the same eyes.
@@Tim85-y2q I agree with you on that , I just don't think the type of fan's that listen to that kind of music will even care or appreciate what a great guitarist she is. Especially this generation , they probably won't be paying attention to her skills. It may be a good career move , but I just think she's gonna fade out with the kind of audience that listens to that pop crap IMO!
@@mikeg6666 Fair enough.
@@Tim85-y2q ✌️
I'd love it if they let her rip on some recordings. Don't get me wrong I love my metal and rock but I've always had a soft spot for 2000s emo rock and punk. This is how we'll bring the guitar back to the mainstream.
A gig is a gig and all that is money is money. Good luck, Nina!
I am guilty of rolling my eyes when I heard of the change but after having given it some thought I think this is a great move for both artists Demi and Nita. Music is about expression and it seems they both are looking to expand their creative outlets in this (all female band I might add!!) new venture. This is a big plus on Nita’s resume for sure 🤘🏼🤘🏼
I respect Demi! Nita is great! Nita can do what she wants.
So Demi is a great singer. That's not arguable at all. If her music is your bag or not...is totally subjective. I like..some of it. So far i'm not crazy about what i've heard of the output with Nita in the band, but here's the thing. Not everything Nita does, has to be my cup of tea. Even some of my favorite bands have done things that i'm not in love with. Nita is a pro guitarist and she took a gig with a tier 1 pop star. I would too, if given the chance. It gets her out in front of people that she would not have been in front of otherwise. it's a good thing. Nita is young. this doesn't have to be her forever home. Maybe, at some point in the future she goes back to Alice. Maybe, she does other things, some of them more metal, rock, or shred centric. Maybe she does more pop gigs. WHATEVER. It's her career. I don't have to love everything she does to be a fan, supportive, and happy for Nita's success.
(2:13) You're right about Jimmy Fallon 👍
Edited to add: You're also right about Nita's move being a win for everybody.
Good points - No way Nita could ever be in the background. I guess what I'm thinking is if this is solid direction for Demi moving forward, or will Nita be looking elsewhere a year or so from now...
I think it’s great for both her and the guitar world . As per reasons you said !
I absolutely think she made the right decision from the beginning. This gig will be incredible for her.
I'm looking to get an epiphone lp. Do I get a studio or a modern?
Its awesome that Hurricane Nita is playing in a all girl band, and playing for Demi, itll turn a lot of younger girls and younger women, to a kickass Guitaerist!!!
I support Nita. I knew this would be good for her. It sucks being seen as one dimensional. This adds more to her live persona. That she can go hang with anyone, and she’s gonna become an even bigger rock star for it.
Smart move, this way Nita Strauss will get more exposure and expose a larger audience to her awesomeness!
My first thought when I heard this was when Nuno went to play for Rhianna... He was well respected in the guitar community and so is Nina (She can actually play, unlike another blonde PRS guitar player) So no matter how this works out, she'll reach an audience she wouldn't have otherwise and I'm sure her bank account won't be getting overdrawn anytime in the near future. Isn't that the goal of every working musician?
Yeah Nuno hasn't done anything worthwhile since the first 2 extreme albums.
Nothing commercially with Extreme, that’s for sure, although I’d disagree with that. 3 Sides was an astonishing album. Punchline however was a bit of a letdown to say the least. But he’s maintained his living by touring with Rihanna and working on studio projects with other musicians, as a session player. He’s remained relevant in the guitar community for the most part however.
Whatever makes Nita happy I'm all for it. Whatever anyone else says or think about what she does is irrelevant
Demi's new record fucks. I love it. Glad Nita is in the band
Glad it worked out for Ms. Strauss!
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