I've followed Extreme since the beginning. I don't know if it's because I've been starved of new material from them for 15 years, but this is fast becoming my favourite track from them.
Check youtube for Nuno Bettencourt "Flight of the Wounded Bumblebee", it's the intro to their song "He man woman haters", from their second CD Pornography, which also includes the song "Get the Funk Out", my personal fave, with what is considered to be one of the best guitar solos ever. The group formed in 1985 in Boston. Gary, the singer is 61 y/o and Nuno, the guitarist is 57 y/o.
But Nuno did an interview for a guitar magazine and made a comment about some "silly stuff", a mild reference to shredding and not directly at Eddie. When Nuno had that meeting with Eddie and he had his rig in his hands, Eddie looked up at him and said, " And none of that silly (crap , business, or shit)". Apparently Eddie had read the interview and it was funny.
Nuno is a guitar god. Start with with their first album "Extreme" then their big one "Pornograffiti" (I also love "3 sides" their third album but that's more concept). They are in the mold of Queen, great songs, great melodies and just a very talented band. Amazing live too. Nuno has been my fav guitarist for 20+years now. Mans the GOAT imo.
If you want more hard and something gritty, listen to "Cynical" off of "Waiting for the Punchline". Fouth album, very underrated but loved by Extreme fans. 3 Side album is phenomenal.
Extrem ❤ what can we say about Extreme band from the late 80s that combined Funk with Metal the 4 members participate in the Voices in the best style of Queen or The Beatles but united with the virtuosity of Nuno Bettancout on the Guitar, their albums one better than another I think their best album is 3 side to every story, a 3 sided concept album with one side of funk metal, one side of balandas and one side with a 21 minute Progressive Rock song in the best style of YES or Genesis
I absolutely love watching someone who sees Extreme for their first time. They are the best band in Rock! They have been since about 1988. I met them, via cassette tape, in June 1989.
Extreme first hit in the late 80s, had quite a big ballad with a song called more than words which predates mtv unplugged... had a song featured in bill and Ted's excellent adventure... stole the show at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert in the 90s.. Gary Cherone ( the Singer) was in Van Halen in the late 90s. Nuno Bettencourt has been a guitar hero since the late late 80s early 90s... and in reference to your velvet revolver comparison... Extreme was a big popular band before Slash left GNR.... with the passing of Eddie Van Halen, Nuno is really the keeper of the flame for guitar in rock music.
Im surprised I havent heard of them, I used to listen to just about all rock from the 70' 80's and 90's. Maybe I have and just dont know the name of the songs. Im def going to react to more of their songs, so we will see
@@DieseledDragonReactionspassing by way too late at this point, you probably heard more from them by now. But Extreme is one of those many people know / like a few songs but don’t know it’s from Extreme. More than words and Get the funk out being 2 good examples of that
The song grows on you the more you listen to it. At first I wasn't in love with the band singing part. Then I started to realize how heavy the riffs were before and after the solo.
Has anyone heard the riff in Janet Jackson's "Black Cat"? That's Nuno. (The single version, not the album version) Her people had him come record it while Extreme was recording their 2nd album Pornograffiti. He has recorded and played live for so many artists because they want his hard edge.
I genuinely dug your reaction to Nuno Bettencourt's solo. I implore you to look into Extreme's entire catalog...one of the most underrated Rock bands of the past 40 years!! They blow away Velvet Revolver. lol. I didn't like the comparison. sorry.
Me either, maybe its just because we are long time fans and biased lol. BUT I hear ZERO STP, VR, Janes Addiction (which Ive also seen) and grunge. Extreme here, is simply being Extreme, and Im SO glad they are back!!
Love it when people get exposed to Nuno for the first time. :D My fav guitarist, ever. I would check out the whole album "Pornograffitti" and then follow that with the track Midnight Express". Prepare to be impressed. :)
Gary Cherone is the singer. He is 61 and still has a great voice. He fronted Van Halen for a couple of years after Sammy Hagar. Nuno is a guitar god!!! Gary, Nuno, and Pat (bassist) formed Extreme in the mid 80's. Brian May of Queen has said that Nuno's work on Get the Funk Out is something he could never begin to play. Ironic comment because both Gary and Nuno were hugely influenced by Queen. BTW, this song "Rise" is about how the music industry can make you or break you.
Sorry my comment, but where have you been in the last 30 yaers? on Jupiter? Extreme had huge sucess in the 90s. Gary Cherone- the singuer-was singuer from Van Halen (in one record ) and Nuno Bettencourt (guitar player) tour whid Rihanna and one of the members of the AXL Generation with Steve Vai, Jack Wilde, Yngwie Malmsteen and Tony Abasy. Is that enough for you? My best regards from Portugal (place where Nuno Bettencourt is born). PS: the Nuno's solo is a tribute to Eddie Van Halen
Great reaction man! It’s nice to hear a real solo and Nuno is one of the best as others have said. He plays this solo in tribute and respect to EVH which is why you hear similar techniques with the arpeggios and dives, they were really good friends and you can hear the love he plays this with 💯
check the solo from "Play With Me", its their hit song that put them on the map back in the day, particularly their guitarist Nuno Bettencourt. Most of their songs are technically freakish in the guitar playing music. Also their album 3 sides to every story is an awesome collection of music. last but not least check "midnight express" by Nuno Bettencourt.
The record company didn't want to release MTW as a single. The band had to convince them after crowds sung the song word for word at shows. It hit Billboard while they were touring in Europe
Early in video, i said to myself.. wow what an understatement “ that guitar player is pretty good too” was thinking wait til the solo.. plus all licks during the song.. which most people don’t notice. Anyways , great reaction my fellow vet.
Ah yes... at 7:17, the "I just got my face melted" look... Welcome to the bad-assery that is Nuno Bettencourt. Check out "Kid Ego", "Mutha, I don't Want to Go to School Today", "Decadence Dance", "Suzi (Wants Her All Day Sucker)" "Get the Funk Out", "Am I Ever Gonna Change" as a few suggestions.
Gary Cherone, the singer, was also good enough to sing on Van Halen III. I saw him fronting VH during that tour. I have followed them and Nuno since I got the first album as a cassette tape in 1989.
I also got to meet Nuno in the studio in the early 90’s to listen to two tracks. Very nice guy. Someone in the comments mentioned “Play with me” from the first album. It’s also a major song on the soundtrack for Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (beside their first album).
@@kidego1971 All the bands from the late 80s & early 90s are on vanity tours without new material. I think it is awesome that Extreme is putting out a smoking album to make a come back. I can't wait to see them live.
I've been an Extreme fan since the 80's. For some other NEW rock check out Gunshine, debut album came out last summer and is fantastic beginning to end
Lots of good songs to mention. I'd say do "Play With Me", but their bigger hits were More Than Words (ballad, #1 hit I believe) and "Get The Funk Out", also a top chart hit. "Rest in Peace" did pretty good as well. As a band they are truly "Extreme" playing a number of styles, they even have a Frank Sinatra style piano track on Pornograffiti.
listen to whole extreme album, even tho I count "more than word" is a great song and it was a mega hit. This song crushed Nuno's or Extrem's fully potential..
Brotha, the guitarist is Nuno Bettencourt and he is a guitar god. You need to check out their music. I would suggest Cupids Dead, It's a Monster (live version is mind blowing) but some of their best work was done during the Tribute concert for Freddie Mercury. That live performance is the stuff of legends.
So many "famous" guitarists try to play Cupid's Dead. Even Ed Sherran tried in front of Nuno. Brian May said that Nuno's solo in He-Man Woman Hater is the best he's heard
Gary Cherones vocals are still awesome and Pat on bass is just solid and always has been but Nuno on guitar is just phenomenal. Nuno is the guitarist guitarist. Highly underrated by most but absolutely extraordinary player. He has 2 guitar solos of the top of my head, Midnight Express and Flight of the wounded bumblebee. Both awesome. 1 acoustic and 1 electric 👍🏻
Extreme are probably Rock's best kept sectret even thought they have a worldwide smash hit with More than Words which is greate but probably not the best song to use to sum up their sound. For a good solo, check out He-Man Woman Hater and Get the funk out.
Hey dude - check out “III Sides To Every Story“ - Nuno played like that 30 years ago. Nuno's the greatest - for over 30 years now. Cheers from Switzerland
You are listening to a 1980"s band my friend. These guys are pushing 60 years old now. It is sad that the music of today does not contain the same substance and the reason is because they can't. (too busy playing computer games instead of practicing). There were dozens of great guitarists in the 70's & 80's and probably thousands of unknown players who were just as good. This skill is a dying art. :(
Okay, so I'm laughing that you didn't know who these guys are. LOL! Especially given their associations with VH, Queen, Aerosmith, etc. If you haven't done it yet, take 15 minutes and go watch their tribute to Freddie Mercury.
I've followed Extreme since the beginning. I don't know if it's because I've been starved of new material from them for 15 years, but this is fast becoming my favourite track from them.
Hidden title track from "Waiting for the Punchline" is my #1 from them, but this song is up there!
@@julio_scissors waiting for the punchline 🤟
III Sides to Every Story one of the greatest albums EVER made.
any particular song I should listen from that album?
No. The whole thing in order. It’s an experience
@@DieseledDragonReactions if you’re forced to have to do a single song either Rest In Peace or Cupid’s Dead is a good start
The whole album is awesome, rest in peace is a great introduction with one of the best guitar solos ever. The third act is a masterpiece
Amen 🙏
Check youtube for Nuno Bettencourt "Flight of the Wounded Bumblebee", it's the intro to their song "He man woman haters", from their second CD Pornography, which also includes the song "Get the Funk Out", my personal fave, with what is considered to be one of the best guitar solos ever. The group formed in 1985 in Boston. Gary, the singer is 61 y/o and Nuno, the guitarist is 57 y/o.
Nuno was a huge fan of Eddie. Studied him and played his rig while Eddie adjusted pedals for tone. Nunos been around for awhile
But Nuno did an interview for a guitar magazine and made a comment about some "silly stuff", a mild reference to shredding and not directly at Eddie. When Nuno had that meeting with Eddie and he had his rig in his hands, Eddie looked up at him and said, " And none of that silly (crap , business, or shit)". Apparently Eddie had read the interview and it was funny.
Nuno is a guitar god. Start with with their first album "Extreme" then their big one "Pornograffiti" (I also love "3 sides" their third album but that's more concept). They are in the mold of Queen, great songs, great melodies and just a very talented band. Amazing live too. Nuno has been my fav guitarist for 20+years now. Mans the GOAT imo.
yep def going to check out more from them. Any particular songs?
Absolutely!!! Fist time I heard him play almost 30 years ago he was my fav guitar player ever… and I grew up with EVH.
If you want more hard and something gritty, listen to "Cynical" off of "Waiting for the Punchline". Fouth album, very underrated but loved by Extreme fans. 3 Side album is phenomenal.
Extrem ❤ what can we say about Extreme
band from the late 80s that combined Funk with Metal
the 4 members participate in the Voices in the best style of Queen or The Beatles but united with the virtuosity of Nuno Bettancout on the Guitar,
their albums one better than another
I think their best album is 3 side to every story, a 3 sided concept album with one side of funk metal, one side of balandas and one side with a 21 minute Progressive Rock song in the best style of YES or Genesis
I absolutely love watching someone who sees Extreme for their first time. They are the best band in Rock! They have been since about 1988. I met them, via cassette tape, in June 1989.
Extreme first hit in the late 80s, had quite a big ballad with a song called more than words which predates mtv unplugged... had a song featured in bill and Ted's excellent adventure... stole the show at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert in the 90s.. Gary Cherone ( the Singer) was in Van Halen in the late 90s. Nuno Bettencourt has been a guitar hero since the late late 80s early 90s... and in reference to your velvet revolver comparison... Extreme was a big popular band before Slash left GNR.... with the passing of Eddie Van Halen, Nuno is really the keeper of the flame for guitar in rock music.
Im surprised I havent heard of them, I used to listen to just about all rock from the 70' 80's and 90's. Maybe I have and just dont know the name of the songs. Im def going to react to more of their songs, so we will see
@@DieseledDragonReactionspassing by way too late at this point, you probably heard more from them by now. But Extreme is one of those many people know / like a few songs but don’t know it’s from Extreme. More than words and Get the funk out being 2 good examples of that
Get the Funk out, Decadence Dance, and mozt def Cupids Dead and their tribute to Freddie Mercury, talk about mind-blowing! 🤯
I love your reaction as soon as the solo starts brother! Same here
The song grows on you the more you listen to it. At first I wasn't in love with the band singing part. Then I started to realize how heavy the riffs were before and after the solo.
Has anyone heard the riff in Janet Jackson's "Black Cat"? That's Nuno. (The single version, not the album version) Her people had him come record it while Extreme was recording their 2nd album Pornograffiti. He has recorded and played live for so many artists because they want his hard edge.
I genuinely dug your reaction to Nuno Bettencourt's solo. I implore you to look into Extreme's entire catalog...one of the most underrated Rock bands of the past 40 years!! They blow away Velvet Revolver. lol. I didn't like the comparison. sorry.
Me either, maybe its just because we are long time fans and biased lol. BUT I hear ZERO STP, VR, Janes Addiction (which Ive also seen) and grunge. Extreme here, is simply being Extreme, and Im SO glad they are back!!
Extreme sounds like Extreme
Love it when people get exposed to Nuno for the first time. :D My fav guitarist, ever. I would check out the whole album "Pornograffitti" and then follow that with the track Midnight Express". Prepare to be impressed. :)
Gary Cherone is the singer. He is 61 and still has a great voice. He fronted Van Halen for a couple of years after Sammy Hagar. Nuno is a guitar god!!! Gary, Nuno, and Pat (bassist) formed Extreme in the mid 80's. Brian May of Queen has said that Nuno's work on Get the Funk Out is something he could never begin to play. Ironic comment because both Gary and Nuno were hugely influenced by Queen. BTW, this song "Rise" is about how the music industry can make you or break you.
Sorry my comment, but where have you been in the last 30 yaers? on Jupiter? Extreme had huge sucess in the 90s. Gary Cherone- the singuer-was singuer from Van Halen (in one record ) and Nuno Bettencourt (guitar player) tour whid Rihanna and one of the members of the AXL Generation with Steve Vai, Jack Wilde, Yngwie Malmsteen and Tony Abasy. Is that enough for you? My best regards from Portugal (place where Nuno Bettencourt is born). PS: the Nuno's solo is a tribute to Eddie Van Halen
Great reaction man! It’s nice to hear a real solo and Nuno is one of the best as others have said. He plays this solo in tribute and respect to EVH which is why you hear similar techniques with the arpeggios and dives, they were really good friends and you can hear the love he plays this with 💯
check the solo from "Play With Me", its their hit song that put them on the map back in the day, particularly their guitarist Nuno Bettencourt. Most of their songs are technically freakish in the guitar playing music. Also their album 3 sides to every story is an awesome collection of music. last but not least check "midnight express" by Nuno Bettencourt.
Welcome to the story my friend...
Nuno ROCKS!
These guys had a #1 song probably before you were born.
Which song? Im glad I dont look that old haha
@@DieseledDragonReactions more than words
@@DieseledDragonReactions the lead singer was actually the lead singer of Van Halen after Sammy hagar
@@DieseledDragonReactions More Than Words. 1991
The record company didn't want to release MTW as a single. The band had to convince them after crowds sung the song word for word at shows. It hit Billboard while they were touring in Europe
Early in video, i said to myself.. wow what an understatement “ that guitar player is pretty good too” was thinking wait til the solo.. plus all licks during the song.. which most people don’t notice.
Anyways , great reaction my fellow vet.
This band started in late 80s that's why it reminded you of that Era
Awesome reaction! Liked and gladly subbed🤘🤘🤘🤘
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Ah yes... at 7:17, the "I just got my face melted" look...
Welcome to the bad-assery that is Nuno Bettencourt.
Check out "Kid Ego", "Mutha, I don't Want to Go to School Today", "Decadence Dance", "Suzi (Wants Her All Day Sucker)" "Get the Funk Out", "Am I Ever Gonna Change" as a few suggestions.
Gary Cherone, the singer, was also good enough to sing on Van Halen III. I saw him fronting VH during that tour. I have followed them and Nuno since I got the first album as a cassette tape in 1989.
I also got to meet Nuno in the studio in the early 90’s to listen to two tracks. Very nice guy. Someone in the comments mentioned “Play with me” from the first album. It’s also a major song on the soundtrack for Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (beside their first album).
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Gary Cherone....one the best singers around!
People forget that he was the front man for Van Halen for three years. It's a great come back, one of the best. The new material rocks.
@@TvPuertoVallarta 10000000% agree!!
@@kidego1971 All the bands from the late 80s & early 90s are on vanity tours without new material. I think it is awesome that Extreme is putting out a smoking album to make a come back. I can't wait to see them live.
I've been an Extreme fan since the 80's.
For some other NEW rock check out Gunshine, debut album came out last summer and is fantastic beginning to end
The guitar work on this was a tribute to EVH. . . Right now tho, Nuno is probably the best guitarist on the planet. . .
Keep listening to it you will change that thought process about it being mediocre the more you hear it the more you will like the song over all
Lots of good songs to mention. I'd say do "Play With Me", but their bigger hits were More Than Words (ballad, #1 hit I believe) and "Get The Funk Out", also a top chart hit. "Rest in Peace" did pretty good as well. As a band they are truly "Extreme" playing a number of styles, they even have a Frank Sinatra style piano track on Pornograffiti.
listen to whole extreme album, even tho I count "more than word" is a great song and it was a mega hit. This song crushed Nuno's or Extrem's fully potential..
Brotha, the guitarist is Nuno Bettencourt and he is a guitar god. You need to check out their music. I would suggest Cupids Dead, It's a Monster (live version is mind blowing) but some of their best work was done during the Tribute concert for Freddie Mercury. That live performance is the stuff of legends.
So many "famous" guitarists try to play Cupid's Dead. Even Ed Sherran tried in front of Nuno. Brian May said that Nuno's solo in He-Man Woman Hater is the best he's heard
Gary Cherones vocals are still awesome and Pat on bass is just solid and always has been but Nuno on guitar is just phenomenal. Nuno is the guitarist guitarist. Highly underrated by most but absolutely extraordinary player. He has 2 guitar solos of the top of my head, Midnight Express and Flight of the wounded bumblebee. Both awesome. 1 acoustic and 1 electric 👍🏻
Extreme debuted 10 or more years before VT or STP.
Extreme are probably Rock's best kept sectret even thought they have a worldwide smash hit with More than Words which is greate but probably not the best song to use to sum up their sound. For a good solo, check out He-Man Woman Hater and Get the funk out.
Your face when Nuno starts the solo 🤣
You'll get it eventually. Gary Cherone...
For the rocky stuff try get the funk out by extreme. If you want to try an accoustic groovy one try midnight express and hole hearted.
Gary Cherone is lead vocalist, he had a short stint with Van Halen, but album had sad sales.
Hey dude - check out “III Sides To Every Story“ - Nuno played like that 30 years ago.
Nuno's the greatest - for over 30 years now.
Cheers from Switzerland
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Listen to the solo of Play With Me from 1989.
You are listening to a 1980"s band my friend. These guys are pushing 60 years old now. It is sad that the music of today does not contain the same substance and the reason is because they can't. (too busy playing computer games instead of practicing). There were dozens of great guitarists in the 70's & 80's and probably thousands of unknown players who were just as good. This skill is a dying art. :(
Nuno has always been above Eddy.
Listen to there song He Man Women Hater. That's their eruption. Nuno is in my opinion the best guitarist. He can play anything literally lol
“…Express”
Listen to whole album..Extreme Pornograffiti from the 90's
Listen to "Play With Me"
Okay, so I'm laughing that you didn't know who these guys are. LOL! Especially given their associations with VH, Queen, Aerosmith, etc. If you haven't done it yet, take 15 minutes and go watch their tribute to Freddie Mercury.
Yodelling
Nuno bettencourt...
You’re young. You need to know Extreme. They certainly predate Velvet Revolver. Nuno is a rock god. He has replaced the unreplaceble Eddie Van Halen.
Never heard of them?
No...Velvet Revolver sounds like these guys...
I disagree...the song is great
Decadent dance off Extreme’s second album
Singer Cherone sounds uneasy to listen to in this except for his high notes at the end. Pitch is too flat otherwise
Mediocre?