Better guitarist. Li vs. EVH (instrumental, member, quote, Computer)

Black.Faith. · 12-15-2007, 04:47 PM

Who do you believe is the better guitarist?

I believe Herman Li because he plays faster than basically every guitarist alive, and he plays by far the hardest material. Van Halen is really good too, but he's just got too big of an ego. Sorry Van Halen marks.

**Urban Hatemonger** · 12-15-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Black.Faith.

Who do you believe is the better guitarist?

I believe Herman Li because he plays faster than basically every guitarist alive, and he plays by far the hardest material.

Shame it's all tuneless drivel

Wayfarer · 12-15-2007, 05:32 PM

I don't care for either of them, but Li is a member of DragonForce so EVH wins by default.

**Seltzer** · 12-15-2007, 09:04 PM

Has anyone ever told you that a musician's credibility is not entirely based on how technical he is?

Wayfarer · 12-15-2007, 11:08 PM

Has anyone ever told you that life would appear to be subjective affair and to some, a musician's credibility may be entirely based around how technical his or her playing is?

As much as I hate to defend fans of instrumental wanking...>_>

**Seltzer** · 12-16-2007, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayfarer

Has anyone ever told you that life would appear to be subjective affair and to some, a musician's credibility may be entirely based around how technical his or her playing is?

As much as I hate to defend fans of instrumental wanking...>_>

Point taken.

However, when you consider the fact that a computer in two seconds can replicate what a 'technical' guitarist has practised his whole life to be able to play, technical ability on its own doesn't appear so glamorous. And this is why I find it hard to believe that anyone could truly base a musician's credibility on how technical he/she is.

riseagainstrocks · 12-16-2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Black.Faith.

Who do you believe is the better guitarist?

I believe Herman Li because he plays faster than basically every guitarist alive, and he plays by far the hardest material. Van Halen is really good too, but he's just got too big of an ego. Sorry Van Halen marks.

Are you serious? DragonForce wankery is simple chromatic and minor arpeggios, scales, and hammer ons played really fast. Nothing technical about it. Learn what you're talking about before comparing Herman Li to one of the most inventive guitar players in the last 30 years.

**sleepy jack** · 12-16-2007, 08:40 PM

I like how someone's ego apparently effects their guitar playing skills now.

Wayfarer · 12-16-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by riseagainstrocks

one of the most inventive guitar players in the last 30 years.

:l

riseagainstrocks · 12-16-2007, 09:28 PM

You can credit Mr. Van Halen with half of the guitar solo's and leads in melodic death metal.

Plus didn't he pretty much invent/make popular the hammer on? I know no one used it like he did before him.

View Poll Results: Who's the better guitarist?
Herman Li of DragonForce	7	21.88%
Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen	25	78.13%
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12-15-2007, 04:47 PM
Black.Faith. Groupie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4	Better guitarist. Li vs. EVH Who do you believe is the better guitarist? I believe Herman Li because he plays faster than basically every guitarist alive, and he plays by far the hardest material. Van Halen is really good too, but he's just got too big of an ego. Sorry Van Halen marks.

12-15-2007, 05:32 PM
Wayfarer Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,065	I don't care for either of them, but Li is a member of DragonForce so EVH wins by default. __________________ The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.

12-15-2007, 09:04 PM
Seltzer Mellifluous... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Born in Australia, Living in New Zealand Posts: 1,606	Has anyone ever told you that a musician's credibility is not entirely based on how technical he is? __________________ Last.fm

12-15-2007, 11:08 PM
Wayfarer Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,065	Has anyone ever told you that life would appear to be subjective affair and to some, a musician's credibility may be entirely based around how technical his or her playing is? As much as I hate to defend fans of instrumental wanking...>_> __________________ The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.

12-16-2007, 08:40 PM
sleepy jack Bone Machine Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jesusland Posts: 17,244	I like how someone's ego apparently effects their guitar playing skills now. __________________ You're so evil and I'm so good, I'll make it up to you someday.

12-16-2007, 09:28 PM
riseagainstrocks Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: JMU Posts: 3,143	You can credit Mr. Van Halen with half of the guitar solo's and leads in melodic death metal. Plus didn't he pretty much invent/make popular the hammer on? I know no one used it like he did before him. __________________ www.siegemusic.blogspot.com One note timeless, came out of nowhere...