Nuno Bettencourt is still the KING of guitar (Rise - Extreme reaction)

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Extreme just released Rise and I have some thoughts about that. Nuno Bettencourt is still one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
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  • @Rosario_Verano
    @Rosario_Verano Жыл бұрын

    When Brian May gets out of his way to praise you at every opportunity, you know your value's high.

  • @dianec5784
    @dianec5784 Жыл бұрын

    Gary is 61 and he doesn't drink and smoke...his vocals sound amazing to me , his energy and stage presence is second to none.

  • @armondtanz

    @armondtanz

    Жыл бұрын

    This guy talkin got such a high bar... i'd love to hear his songs.

  • @Bryan-zx3po

    @Bryan-zx3po

    Жыл бұрын

    Kai Hanson smokes doesn’t affect his voice

  • @alexanderpavlov787

    @alexanderpavlov787

    4 ай бұрын

    ❤..Saw them live,front row center,Gary sounded fantastic..!..Nuno..Amazing!!

  • @Vyan00

    @Vyan00

    3 ай бұрын

    Nuno is 56.

  • @edmatper
    @edmatper Жыл бұрын

    Gary isn't 56, he's 61. And no, he hasn't lost his voice.

  • @foodog777

    @foodog777

    Жыл бұрын

    Nuno is 56 and Gary’s voice sounds great, especially considering how many of his contemporaries HAVE lost their voices. Most negative review of this great song that I’ve seen … partially. 💩

  • @edmatper

    @edmatper

    Жыл бұрын

    @@foodog777 I agree 100%

  • @CJHenry22

    @CJHenry22

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@FooDog facts. Gary sounds great!!! The live performances of this song sound exactly like the recording and id say 90% of garys peers have lost a step and gary hasnt missed a beat. This guy is a classic critic. Negative-ish review out of jealousy, lol

  • @edmatper

    @edmatper

    Жыл бұрын

    @@foodog777 After seing live, on the cruise, Gary is very out of tune. That's sad.

  • @mastrodonte113

    @mastrodonte113

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes he has. Stfu

  • @JasonSmith-uo7br
    @JasonSmith-uo7br Жыл бұрын

    Nuno is insanely good. The solo in get the funk out is a prime example of that

  • @realtruenorth

    @realtruenorth

    Жыл бұрын

    Lil jack horny solo,, that one is sick

  • @juanorsetti8283

    @juanorsetti8283

    Жыл бұрын

    The solo un he Man women Heather Is increible

  • @willeh1947

    @willeh1947

    3 ай бұрын

    @@juanorsetti8283it’s basically the same solo (the tapping section) Same pattern, same shape, just a half step down from memory and it’s descending instead of ascending. In that case I’d take the Get the Funk Out solo over it due to everything else it has in addition to the tapping. But the riffs and Flight of the BumbleBee intro in He-man make it an equally outstanding song.

  • @erikrevier4053
    @erikrevier4053 Жыл бұрын

    I have loved Nuno since I first heard Play With Me and was just absolutely blown away. He makes it seem like Extreme has 2 lead guitarists and is one of the most interesting guitar players alive imo. He is so rhythmic and flashy, he wears his EVH influence on his sleeve but at no point do you feel like he's trying to rip him off. He deserves all the attention and more, still massively underrated for the amount of talent and hard work he has shown. Very excited for this new Extreme album.

  • @BecomeTheKnight

    @BecomeTheKnight

    Жыл бұрын

    Fully agree! You hear the Eddie influence STRONG but it's definitely his own voice. Really cool stuff imo. Not easy to do. Nuno destroys 🤘

  • @lebarak69

    @lebarak69

    Жыл бұрын

    Escape velocity nice!

  • @erikrevier4053

    @erikrevier4053

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lebarak69 Fuck yeah Wide Eyes are incredible!

  • @erikrevier4053

    @erikrevier4053

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lebarak69 unless you mean the game escape velocity, which is a classic and awesome as well! Put some time into Nova.

  • @pedrohgbruno

    @pedrohgbruno

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely agree. Nuno is a beast, man. If he was 5 to 10 years older (so they could've peaked in the 80s) he would always be remembered as one of the greats.

  • @LeeJCander
    @LeeJCander Жыл бұрын

    Nuno’s sense of rhythm with his ability to understand harmony is just amazing.

  • @gregbloodworth6000

    @gregbloodworth6000

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep just like king Edward.

  • @adamwheelerproductions1607
    @adamwheelerproductions1607 Жыл бұрын

    According to Brian May, the guitar solo in Extreme's "Get the Funk Out" is the greatest solo of all time.

  • @CHAUNCEY.GARDNER.

    @CHAUNCEY.GARDNER.

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup,saw the interview,said he never could do it.

  • @User-jk8wq

    @User-jk8wq

    Жыл бұрын

    If Dr Sir Brian Fuckin’ May says you’re good...then you’re good

  • @Sarap777
    @Sarap777 Жыл бұрын

    I’m an 80’s child and Extreme was the bomb 💣!!! Nuno was such a dream🥰 was such a groupie 💃🏻

  • @fedr39

    @fedr39

    Жыл бұрын

    Bring back the 80's, such an amazing decade in every way.

  • @aglees2b
    @aglees2b Жыл бұрын

    That solos end-section makes my brain tingle... It's absolute magic, and I haven't had something hit like that in a long long time.

  • @michaelfettig2029

    @michaelfettig2029

    Жыл бұрын

    BRO YOU BLOW !!! THIS IS A JOKE OF A REVEIW !! WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU!!! SOME YOU TUB JOE !!! WHAT HITS HAVE YOU PRODUCED......GO AWAY..PLEASE...PLEASE NUNO IS THE HEIR TO THE THRONE.....WAIT TO YOU HEAR THE REST OF SIX ITS KILLER.....

  • @mikeaube8172
    @mikeaube8172 Жыл бұрын

    Yes that muted part in the solo is classic Nuno 🤘

  • @TheCjbowman

    @TheCjbowman

    Жыл бұрын

    Right? Anyone who is surprised by this just isn't familiar with Nuno. 💕

  • @leemiller4016

    @leemiller4016

    Жыл бұрын

    He did a taste of it on the intro solo to Cynical-Circa 1994…maybe…lol….I cant remember, but he did it in the clean section just past the behind the nut string scrape-and the 4:00 section of Peacemaker Die

  • @gregbloodworth6000

    @gregbloodworth6000

    Жыл бұрын

    Flight of the wounded bumblebee..

  • @ClaudioRaffaelli

    @ClaudioRaffaelli

    Жыл бұрын

    @@leemiller4016 the beginning of the solo on "Run" from Saudages de rock also does that

  • @antonyferrarigerevini6518
    @antonyferrarigerevini6518 Жыл бұрын

    Really happy that you made a video about Extreme, love 'em. Also, I think it's a crime how they're so overlooked in favor of bands from that era and style that in my opinion aren't even close songwriting wise

  • @Weloz92

    @Weloz92

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, they catched the tail of the hair metal movement, so when grunge exploded they quickly got shafted away along with all the 80s sounding bands. Very unfair for such a talented group, they deserved a lot more success!

  • @antonyferrarigerevini6518

    @antonyferrarigerevini6518

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Weloz92 Yeah, very true. Maybe if those albums came out a little sooner... Another band that would benefit from a better timing I believe is Mr. Big.

  • @richardhayewire4024
    @richardhayewire4024 Жыл бұрын

    They still sound hungry. I've loved these guys and have been close to them and the best description I can give on this new material is "it sounds like the guys from Extreme started a band" Check out Mourning Widows, Hurtsmile, Population 1, Dramagods, Nasty Ass Honey Badger, Tribe of Judah (also Van Fn Halen & Rhianna)just to name a few projects that are incredible from individual members of extreme. Awesome to see you talking about this song and this group. Definitely checking out your band too.

  • @rageinternet9391
    @rageinternet9391 Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see Extreme getting the love. 'Play with me' is an underrated song.

  • @jamesfulton2411

    @jamesfulton2411

    Жыл бұрын

    Do youuuuuuuuuuuu........................Waannnaaaaaaaa.......................Plaaaaaaaaayyy?? \m/

  • @TwoandaHater
    @TwoandaHater Жыл бұрын

    Nuno & Paul Gilbert always get overlooked.

  • @michaelespinosa9168

    @michaelespinosa9168

    Жыл бұрын

    They toured together in Japan solo and extreme Mr big in Australia!

  • @TomGrubbe

    @TomGrubbe

    Жыл бұрын

    @@michaelespinosa9168 Yeah, look up Guitar Wars 2003. They played multiple songs together.

  • @nicktelindert1687
    @nicktelindert1687 Жыл бұрын

    I actually met Nuno Bettencourt 15/20 years ago when he was doing a gig with Population 1. He is not only one of the most talented guitar players i have ever seen, he is also very humble. I was there with a bus full of guitar students, somehow Nuno picked up on that and near the end of the gig he started inviting people on stage and it turned into a jam session.

  • @michaelespinosa9168
    @michaelespinosa9168 Жыл бұрын

    Nuno’s solo album schizophonic is also amazing! He’s the complete musician, songwriter, composer and singer as well. Another hidden gem is dweezil Zappa’s confessions album which nuno produced and sings on. Also he is indeed picking the end part of solo, with his trademark muted magical fingers he does acoustically on midnight express, peacemaker die and many other extreme tunes. Numero Nuno!

  • @j2jwhatsapp

    @j2jwhatsapp

    Жыл бұрын

    I love the shout out to those songs bro, feels good to see someone else who's more familiar with their work. Cheers

  • @robvegas9354

    @robvegas9354

    Жыл бұрын

    I played 'peacemaker die' as part of music showcase back at school in the 90's. That was a workout. Still can't get the Warheads solo to this day. The All Automatic solo is off the charts.

  • @rainemartinez8624
    @rainemartinez8624 Жыл бұрын

    Nuno changed how I viewed playing when I hit 14 and heard III Sides to Every Story. At the time I was primarily just a metal player and didn’t stray outside of just running scales all day, but learning Nunos style took way more feeling and freedom, proud to own an N4 and see they’re still rocking after all these years!!

  • @TheCjbowman

    @TheCjbowman

    Жыл бұрын

    Fuck yeah, my man! 💪 Covered Decadence Dance in a college band back in '90 when it came out, and that shit opened my eyes, not only on rhythm tropes, but solo options as well! His feel and choices were so unique, and still are, it was truly groundbreaking for me. I think he's the top rock guitarist alive, and in the top five all time honestly. Saw him live a few times, met him, but never got to talk or hang out, sadly. He's such a cool guy from what I know, and very humble and down to earth.

  • @rainemartinez8624

    @rainemartinez8624

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheCjbowman that’s incredible, I agree his feel and groove both in rhythm playing and leads is insane, also as just an overall musician. I hope to get the chance to see him live one day and maybe with this album they’ll tour soon!!

  • @TheCjbowman

    @TheCjbowman

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rainemartinez8624 awesome! Hope so! 💪 I was on small regional tours, kind of semi-pro, and knew some people and was able to meet quite a few of my idols and other working musicians at the time. They're just human beings at the end of the day, who are in a situation they wanted, to get that brass ring, but it's a different experience for each individual, I guess. I've had some awesome conversations, a lot of booze and drugs at times, and I value the experiences. Some truly VIP opportunities, looking back... I wouldn't trade those times for anything. Everyone has a unique experience in this business, it seems to me.

  • @JohannesYtterstrom
    @JohannesYtterstrom Жыл бұрын

    The video for Rise seems to be going quite well. Most rock bands has to be happy with 100.000 or 200.000 views in total (on youtube). Extreme is already way beyond that. Cool for them!

  • @dharmeshparikh7837
    @dharmeshparikh7837 Жыл бұрын

    Nuno is definitely one of the best rock guitarists of all time. Amazing solo.

  • @Thedesertguy75
    @Thedesertguy75 Жыл бұрын

    It's the greatest solo I've heard in over 20 years....absolutely killer.....what breath of fresh air in a mediocre to trash music industry....true talent returns...and of course...Rock saves us again.....🎸🎸🤘🤘❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @aaronjones4649
    @aaronjones4649 Жыл бұрын

    Midnight express is epic some of my favourite guitar work from him he’s amazing thankfully have seen Extreme live and perform the whole of pornograffitti

  • @wallywest2360
    @wallywest2360 Жыл бұрын

    "Is this something he normally does?" Yeah, the part you were talking about there is the most direct callback I heard in this song to their earlier 80's stuff. He did exactly that kind of thing in a lot of songs, and it's real impressive.

  • @dasnutnock6408

    @dasnutnock6408

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup, straight outta Pornograffiti, and all the better for it 👍👍

  • @ClaudioRaffaelli

    @ClaudioRaffaelli

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dasnutnock6408 certainly reminescent of pornografitty but I would say more directly solos on 'peacemaker die" from 3 sides and "run" from saudages

  • @max4540
    @max4540 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Mike, just want to say in the last few months I’ve really enjoyed your more in depth music breakdowns with the music theory and mixing analysis! As someone who’s working on a bedroom demo right now it’s very educational! Love you man

  • @BecomeTheKnight

    @BecomeTheKnight

    Жыл бұрын

    I'll be starting a songwriting community soon! And hopefully be providing some courses as well. Stay tuned! And thank you for the good vibes 🙏

  • @TheArmoredArtichoke

    @TheArmoredArtichoke

    Жыл бұрын

    100% this. I can't wait for each upload. Your analysis of the new Metallica and this video have been fantastic. I would adore a series like this of you analyzing some of your favorite songs

  • @TheCjbowman

    @TheCjbowman

    Жыл бұрын

    Go, Max, go! We need original music like a diabetic needs insulin! Get it done, and get it out there! 💕☀️

  • @shimmer2500
    @shimmer2500 Жыл бұрын

    Theres just something about his attack when he plays that just tickles my brain the right way.

  • @thefiftyyearoldfourtwentyg7377
    @thefiftyyearoldfourtwentyg7377 Жыл бұрын

    Got to see them Live Gary & Nuno are this ERA'S best Song Writers Their Voices are so good together & both are super talented

  • @jacobstone4real
    @jacobstone4real Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the introduction to this guy! I know that 80s song from the beginning, but never knew the guitarist behind it!

  • @SalvoVecchioGuitar
    @SalvoVecchioGuitar Жыл бұрын

    Agree with everything but I really prefer Gary this way, in his mid range instead of his screaming all along… I hope he will sing this way on the rest of Six. About Nuno, well, he’ s one of my all time favorite, he rules

  • @chrisbr1969
    @chrisbr1969 Жыл бұрын

    Nuno and Richie Kotzen are still killing it on guitar in this day and age! This was great! Check out the song Xanadu by The Winery Dogs next!

  • @TomGrubbe
    @TomGrubbe Жыл бұрын

    Extreme "Six" coming June 9, 2023 - can't wait!

  • @RanterInShades
    @RanterInShades Жыл бұрын

    This sounds more modern than I’m used to Extreme sounding, but it still has all the elements of what makes Nuno one of my favorite guitarists of all time.

  • @TheSquidgal
    @TheSquidgal Жыл бұрын

    Something that drives me nuts in reviews I have watched of this song is the description of the backing vocals. The reviewers to a one, say sing ohh, ah, ohh, whoa. I strongly believe they are singing up, ah, up, ah, above. I think that in particular may have been the result of Nuno's time with Rihanna. I like it. It is a way to bring young people into the rock fold by giving something they are familiar with in the song. Thanks for the review.

  • @gulfgal98

    @gulfgal98

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. I read somewhere that this song is about the music industry and how it can build you up and then suddenly tear you down.

  • @MetalRob81
    @MetalRob81 Жыл бұрын

    Funny, I was going to suggest this on SSF, but I'm glad you reacted to it. Nuno is one of my favorite guitarists of all time. So percussive and tasty!! The melody of the verses is very similar to Silvergun Superman by STP (which comes in around 30 seconds). I think that's why you hear people say it sounds like STP. Kick ass song!!

  • @brainpaint

    @brainpaint

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, it was driving me crazy, I knew it sounded familiar but could not place it.

  • @One_Proud_Papa
    @One_Proud_Papa Жыл бұрын

    Nuno is still amazing. Gary has aged, but he still has his Boston influence in his vocals, definitely closer to Steven Tyler than Scott Weiland.

  • @darrenXparker
    @darrenXparker Жыл бұрын

    Also recommend checking out all of their solo projects and bands; Badger, Mourning Widows, Population 1/DramaGods, Hurtsmile etc.

  • @postorganic31
    @postorganic31 Жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome dude I’m the one who paid to have you review Cupids dead and now you’re checking this out another great album of theirs that no one talks about is waiting for the punchline

  • @BecomeTheKnight

    @BecomeTheKnight

    Жыл бұрын

    Ddduuuuuuuuuuuude Cupid's Dead is so SICK. Just undeniably awesome.

  • @postorganic31

    @postorganic31

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah dude I feel like no one ever talks about nuno either it’s a Shame and damn bud you absolutely ripped synthetic breed apart it was embarrassing on my end lol

  • @voccsaycee30
    @voccsaycee30 Жыл бұрын

    It's harmonizer fading up at the end of the solo. And yes, the muted really fast low riff he was doing in the solo is something he does a lot. "Peacemaker Die" solo is one of many examples

  • @edittide9842
    @edittide984227 күн бұрын

    A year on, love listening to many to who thought Nuno “was cheating again with a delay pedal like ‘the flight of the wounded bumble bee’…” Nuno just doing his open string, wide interval licks he has always done. He is indeed the 👑

  • @Pianodean
    @Pianodean Жыл бұрын

    Damn great insights, man. Thoroughly enjoyed this review.

  • @thetrentmeister
    @thetrentmeister Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for bringing this to my attention, man.

  • @mitchellsperling1873
    @mitchellsperling1873 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent song, nuno still has it, and the leads in nuno's playing are incredible. Kudos to Extreme.

  • @miguelsemidei7619
    @miguelsemidei7619 Жыл бұрын

    I sense a bit if not A LOT of jealousy … they have been doing this for a long time. Pretty sure the mix is spot on to what they want, which is the classic Extreme sound .

  • @BS-uj3ny
    @BS-uj3ny Жыл бұрын

    The riffs on the first 3 Extreme albums are fantastic

  • @runeer

    @runeer

    Жыл бұрын

    Mourning Widows albums too!

  • @MotleyLand
    @MotleyLand Жыл бұрын

    One of the best funk blues hard rock bands on the planet since the 80's. Pisses me off when people slag artists, but have never really done anything of note for comparison. Badass song......badass band!

  • @onelove101unity
    @onelove101unity Жыл бұрын

    Got major Velvet Revolver vibes from the vocal melody and delivery in this song.

  • @Dave-nm3xc

    @Dave-nm3xc

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here, right away.

  • @onelove101unity

    @onelove101unity

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Dave-nm3xc Glad I'm not the only one!

  • @burtreynolds2969

    @burtreynolds2969

    Жыл бұрын

    The vocal melody is very close to Silvergun Superman by Stone Temple Pilots.

  • @onelove101unity

    @onelove101unity

    Жыл бұрын

    @@burtreynolds2969 Can definitely hear that, higher tempo but it's there. Makes sense as the singer is still Scott Weiland. This song almost sounds like a tribute to his style.

  • @Flibberty-Giblets
    @Flibberty-Giblets Жыл бұрын

    In case no one else has mentioned it, Gary is 61 years old, not 56.

  • @jeffreyburrell
    @jeffreyburrell Жыл бұрын

    I’m sure tons of comments on this, but Nuno has done this before and it’s been awesome every time. This reminds me most of his solo for Peacemaker Die off of III Sides to Every Story. There’s no delay and it’s all alternate picked, which makes it all the more insane. He’s using open strings in the sequence to create these wide open intervallic jumps. So killer. Edit: it’s not all alternate picked. I’m completely wrong here. Saw the videos of him playing the solo and he’s definitely using a lot of legato. Still so killer, though.

  • @Darjia
    @Darjia Жыл бұрын

    Gary is not 56 years old he is 61 and sounds great for 61 :)

  • @pittstaffio

    @pittstaffio

    Жыл бұрын

    His voice isn't aging as much as intimated here in this reaction video. Gary sounds very strong and is digging deeper from the diaphragm, imo.The isolation box that Nuno built to record the vocals is insane and it captures the tone of Gary's voice perfectly.

  • @nigelvonshredman
    @nigelvonshredman Жыл бұрын

    Best reaction I've seen by far (in other words, you echoed all my thoughts lol)

  • @davidperrott5098
    @davidperrott5098 Жыл бұрын

    1st video (are they still called that? ... God I'm old) that I've watched from this channel and I'm quite pleasantly intrigued and surprised by its objectivity and apparent lack of any agenda. I am going to have a clear out of my subscriptions to make more room for this, and similar more deserving channels guys. Nuno ... Incredible player. If there was ever a VH tribute in Eddies honour then ...? Well he's in the running guys no? Anyway, if your other vids are as good as this one? ... I'm in!!! 😎

  • @hunterstack4096
    @hunterstack4096 Жыл бұрын

    It's cool to be analytical, but it's also very cool to siit back and enjoy the music without dissecting every everything

  • @philburton4751
    @philburton4751 Жыл бұрын

    I would totally watch you and Ben Eller going over Nuno's riffs for a couple of hours

  • @c-LAW
    @c-LAW Жыл бұрын

    This is the first (maybe only) critical review I've found. I agree. Nuno says this was an EVH tribute album, and it seems so. Nuno brings musicallity and fresh innovation solo and demonstrates that he had new tricks that I don't think EVH had in his bag.

  • @josemartins6617
    @josemartins6617 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, he does percussive hammer-ons a lot of time in his solos. It's crazy

  • @MrMetalhorse
    @MrMetalhorse Жыл бұрын

    That solo is a breath of fresh air after whatever that bs was from the Metallica video. I still haven't recovered from the cringe.

  • @lessiebeahan3487
    @lessiebeahan3487 Жыл бұрын

    fvkin loved that a ton. top and super unique. Really cool band, super talented, pretty eclectic

  • @patrickbateman7769
    @patrickbateman7769 Жыл бұрын

    You absolutely HAVE to watch Extreme’s queen medley at the Freddie Mercury tribute. Amazing.

  • @pittstaffio

    @pittstaffio

    Жыл бұрын

    EPIC!!!

  • @ButterflyK

    @ButterflyK

    Жыл бұрын

    Words can't describe that tribute!! I can only imagine what it was like to witness it LIVE!! Love these guys , ty for the reaction!!

  • @nickcastaneda203
    @nickcastaneda203 Жыл бұрын

    i met him after a show a couple years back extremely cool dude

  • @deadinsidemcgee411
    @deadinsidemcgee411 Жыл бұрын

    Interestingly mike, he doesn’t use a massively high output pickup. He uses the Bill Lawrence L500XL. It varies between the three manufacturers who make the same pickup and claim it’s theirs but assuming it’s the Bill And Becky model which was very popular with guitarists in the 80’s then he has an output of about 13K to 14K on his bridge which is higher output but not high output; I’d put it on the upper end of medium heat. So I’d agree he probably compressed that tone and he probably uses a distortion pedal through his amp’s higher gain channel.

  • @BecomeTheKnight

    @BecomeTheKnight

    Жыл бұрын

    Verrrrrrry interesting.....now I'm even more interested hahaha

  • @TheCjbowman

    @TheCjbowman

    Жыл бұрын

    He has said he always uses a "rat" pedal in front of any amp he uses to tighten up the bottom end.

  • @pittstaffio

    @pittstaffio

    Жыл бұрын

    If you have the opportunity, go see them live and pay extra for the meet and greet and soundcheck if they do that again. You are able to see him and his guitar tech meticulously set everything up and get it to Nuno's standards...which are incredibly high. And that's a great thing! It's amazing to watch him work

  • @alistairclifton1286

    @alistairclifton1286

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BecomeTheKnight Same bridge pickup as Dime.

  • @brotherman2823
    @brotherman2823 Жыл бұрын

    As a Nuno fan for years, I hear a lot of the Li'l Jack Horny solo in this Rise solo. Both are amazing.

  • @deanheilmann9712
    @deanheilmann9712 Жыл бұрын

    He doesn't use delay to make that lick sound the way it does. He plays a version of it acoustically in the live video of Midnight Express which you can find here on KZread. Check it out.

  • @pittstaffio
    @pittstaffio Жыл бұрын

    10:15 Yes, that is something he normally does. I've seen it live, front row, multiple times over decades.

  • @foxfire204
    @foxfire20411 ай бұрын

    Sick bro

  • @FreeMTrider
    @FreeMTrider Жыл бұрын

    10:02 this is a prototype Nuno standard (well I've heard him do similar live and in songs).....but only he can make it sound new every time.

  • @jem7bsb
    @jem7bsb Жыл бұрын

    This track is killer. You should review the winery dogs new album

  • @TheCjbowman
    @TheCjbowman Жыл бұрын

    Better than expected? Have you not seen this guy's body of work, or seen him live? He's an absolute beast! 🤘🤘 Worked for many, many huge names in multiple genres, not just Extreme... Always allowed to be himself because top tier recognizes top tier... Nuno, seemingly effortlessly, pioneers very advanced techniques with an authentic feel that is almost unmatched. He's probably the best rock guitarist since EVH. When you hear Nuno, you KNOW it's him. I'm not a huge fan of Gary, but that's ok, he's reasonably good. You should bone up on his catalog, it's amazing. 🤙 Edit: love Ben, but this "flying grasshopper" technique is beyond him at this speed. I would love to see him break down the muted legato and string skipping on this complicated pattern, though!

  • @davidem759
    @davidem759 Жыл бұрын

    That solo is basically Big Sur Moon by Buckethead but used in a cool hard rock way and not in a chill vibey way...amazing

  • @Johnnysmithy24

    @Johnnysmithy24

    Жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same

  • @napesdrk1174
    @napesdrk1174 Жыл бұрын

    Nuno has always been in my top 3 and I am at song 4 of Porno, trying to record and cover the entire album, all guitars. This is Par for my man, I love the tune and can't wait for the rest. His trick in the solo I think is similar to Flight if the wounded bumblebee. It's a delay trick you can do with a little practice. Mike from "the art of guitar" did a great vid on it. Maybe it's not the trick but I think it is.

  • @dannydorko7075
    @dannydorko7075 Жыл бұрын

    Always loved their song Hole Hearted

  • @blackowl83
    @blackowl83 Жыл бұрын

    Hello become the knight,i enjoyed your video..i love extreme,and glad that they released a new album and this song is good and has crazy solo..nuno is the man..btw i have a suggestion for you,have you heard a band called Lovebites?if u haven't would you like to check them out?they are all female metal band from japan..and they just released a new album Judgement Day last february..they are great,fast and have amazing guitar solos..🔥🤘🐺

  • @cmberrian
    @cmberrian4 ай бұрын

    That backing vocal hook you like, I liked too until I remembered why. It was because they lifted it from Ke$ha's "tik-tock" song from again the 2010s.

  • @Madchris8828
    @Madchris8828 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Mike do you think you'll ever make a video on making a good simple metal or rock song, and what makes up an overall good sounding one?

  • @BecomeTheKnight

    @BecomeTheKnight

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm starting a songwriting community soon! And will hopefully have some courses available as well 🤘

  • @Madchris8828

    @Madchris8828

    Жыл бұрын

    @Become The Knight sweet man, I love playing the guitar but my music making chops are very much lacking 👀

  • @ronaldwilson9525
    @ronaldwilson9525 Жыл бұрын

    Pat Badger is completely missing on this track and as a bass player i know he's too good a bassist not to be heard. I can only guess Lars Ulrich must have entered the studio and mixed this.

  • @jeffeager
    @jeffeager Жыл бұрын

    The second half of that solo is distinctly Nuno. You can hear that fast dotted-eighth delay trick in, well, Flight Off The Wounded Bumbleebee, most obviously. But he also puts it in the interlude of Peacemaker Die. Personally, I wasn't crazy about this song. I also found the main hook and vocal melody to be too basic. I don't want my Extreme to try and have a more relevant sound - I want all classic quirkiness. But truly when the second half of that solo hits ... its classic Nuno! I'm looking forward to what they do with the rest of the album (if maybe this first single is the most straight ahead rock banger)

  • @mikethomeas576
    @mikethomeas576 Жыл бұрын

    That's his thing. He's rolling his right hand picking, like when you scramble eggs, hammering on and hitting an open sting that duplicates the note he just fretted or that he's going to fret. Does the pull off to open string, matches open string note with fretted note giving that delayed, repeating sound ascending & descending. Very wierd to get used to playing at 1st. You stumble a lot expecting to hear something that you're not. Hard to explain. But once you get the grooving down you can flow up and down the neck and gives a repeater effect. Does often on his live acoustic solos

  • @TomGrubbe

    @TomGrubbe

    Жыл бұрын

    Right, he does that on multiple songs - Li'l Jack Horny and Midnight Express come to mind.

  • @djmylesmatisse
    @djmylesmatisse Жыл бұрын

    Would've loved you to finish analysing the ENTIRE song past the solo

  • @napesdrk1174
    @napesdrk1174 Жыл бұрын

    Mike, good video and maybe react to more of living legend Nuno. The porno album is full of amazing guitar and song work. A ton of range and different styles throughout

  • @thryce3
    @thryce3 Жыл бұрын

    The song is okay, but the solo is killer! I hope the rest of the album is worth the wait. I've been waiting for the new Extreme forever!

  • @Vyan00
    @Vyan003 ай бұрын

    I'm happy that the Rise solo has gotten Nuno and Extreme some notice - and that they've been on a great tour based on it. But this is a long way from his best solo. Not even close. The fast muted part - which is really the bridge after the solo - that has grabbed everyone's attention, is a technique that Nuno has previously used on during the solo for "Peacemaker Die" from their third album. There is no filter, he's just playing by fretting the open string and then hammering-on while muting in very fast triplets. He also uses it during the acoustic song "Midnight Express" - but if you actually listen to the solo itself, starting with the tremelo picking - which is obviously and ode to Eddie - what he plays after that until the muted part isn't that special, or even interesting. It's a few squeaks and squawks with a couple speed licks. The new song of there's that actually impresses me, because it has a totally new bass and guitar tone that actually comes off like a keyboard riff - but it isn''t - is "Thicker Than Blood" which totally SLAPS. I lost my mind when I heard that live.

  • @BurakUnan
    @BurakUnan Жыл бұрын

    That tapping is something Nuno does from time to time. 3 sides to every story (the album), has some examples.

  • @markgrant1302
    @markgrant1302 Жыл бұрын

    When Eddie Van Halen passed Nuno made the decision "someone's got to carry the flag for guitar, I'm not saying I'm the guy, but I'm gonna do it." With Eddie gone, especially for us old fuckers... Nuno is the guy. As far as the arpeggio section...someone has already figured it out kzread.infoJvstNNSrMSA?feature=share

  • @tristanrl1940
    @tristanrl1940 Жыл бұрын

    Gary Cherone is nearly 62 years old

  • @ikuep
    @ikuep Жыл бұрын

    For that one part where he goes low he kind of did it on Midnight Express and other songs but on an acoustic

  • @theredheadproject
    @theredheadproject Жыл бұрын

    Yes, that muted part of the solo is textbook Nuno.

  • @vaiisgod8
    @vaiisgod8 Жыл бұрын

    Never seen your posts before but wish my ears were as on as yours. It’s interesting to me

  • @clarepickthall8508
    @clarepickthall85086 ай бұрын

    Do you know what this reminds me of?....It reminds me of Jarvis Cocker standing in front of a masterpiece of art work with fellow fine artists...they come out with some technical descriptions and superfluous adjectives, which add nothing to the appreciation. Jarvis Cocker, who is a very able lyricist and fine artist, looks at the painting and says.."well I just reeeeaally liiike it." I'll take Jarvis's approach any day. What does it do to your mood and your heart? ..it lifts it. Music is more than production...the best way to experience it is live and Extreme are masters on a live stage. Personally I like the production; it gives a sense of back to the real touring rock band ❤

  • @odditeemusic6016
    @odditeemusic6016 Жыл бұрын

    I didn’t know we had a king..I thought we were an autonomous collective..and do you have some hit songs you wrote and mixed I can “critique”?

  • @nk1974
    @nk1974 Жыл бұрын

    Nuno is a fantastic guitarist. I’d say top 10.

  • @carnifexia1725
    @carnifexia1725 Жыл бұрын

    Would definitely prefer to listen to this solo rathen the new Hammett solos lol

  • @grimeybeast1465
    @grimeybeast1465 Жыл бұрын

    "Is this something he normally does," Yes. Midnight Express was the solo on Waiting for the Punchline, back in 1995. He does whatever this picking style is all through the song.

  • @creepyinstigator
    @creepyinstigator Жыл бұрын

    When the vocals come in it reminds me of STP or maybe Velvet Revolver.

  • @BecomeTheKnight

    @BecomeTheKnight

    Жыл бұрын

    Huh interesting. You're the second person to bring up STP. I definitely wouldn't have connected that.

  • @jamieleitch6966

    @jamieleitch6966

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BecomeTheKnight Hey Mike, check out "Silver Gun Superman" by STP and jump to 0:28. Very similar melody and vocal timbre to this song.

  • @jayk375

    @jayk375

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah I agree very similar to Silvergun Superman.

  • @creepyinstigator

    @creepyinstigator

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@BecomeTheKnight I think I'm thinking Velvet Revolver's Slither but faster

  • @shreddykrueger2408

    @shreddykrueger2408

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BecomeTheKnight he even kinda moves around like Scott Weiland in this video

  • @angelramos9094
    @angelramos9094 Жыл бұрын

    Everything you said was fucking on point. Nuno definitely executes on his guitar. Very reminiscent of Ronnie le tekkro of TnT.

  • @SILENTAFH
    @SILENTAFH Жыл бұрын

    You should check out some of his stuff with Lost Symphony

  • @seanblinn1able
    @seanblinn1able Жыл бұрын

    Rise is a song birthed when Stone Temple Pilots (Silvergun Superman) and Blue October (Daylight) had a baby that was delivered by Eddie Van Halen. God bless Nuno (one of the best and needs more recognition) - that tremolo picking is demonic.

  • @mr.j5092
    @mr.j5092 Жыл бұрын

    Check out “peacemaker die”…. Similar muting/phrasing in that solo as well

  • @deadinsidemcgee411
    @deadinsidemcgee411 Жыл бұрын

    I feel like they’re going for a modern priest type sound. I could see this being on a new priest record if it were tuned a little further down.

  • @olivierpeartnoy
    @olivierpeartnoy Жыл бұрын

    10:15 Yes this is a Nuno thing. He's a beast

  • @pittstaffio

    @pittstaffio

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I didn't see your post and I said the same thing!

  • @julio_scissors
    @julio_scissors Жыл бұрын

    Song is an absolute jam

  • @zool84
    @zool84 Жыл бұрын

    I don’t know why but the guitar timbre reminds me a lot of Criss Oliva’s tone in the song “Edge of thorn” with muuuuch less reverb.

  • @michaelespinosa9168

    @michaelespinosa9168

    Жыл бұрын

    Rip criss!

  • @kevinsills9235
    @kevinsills9235 Жыл бұрын

    Nuno is..... your favorite player's, favorite guitarist =)

  • @Slagdar
    @Slagdar Жыл бұрын

    Lol I've been doubting to suggest an a Nuno song on SSF for quite a while now. 10:04 that bit sounds like a smoother version of his "Flight of the wounded Bumblebee" aka the intro of He-man woman hater.

  • @ClaudioRaffaelli

    @ClaudioRaffaelli

    Жыл бұрын

    and Peacemaker die solo from the 3 sides to every tory album

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