Paul Gilbert Style - Quick Licks - Guitar Solo Performance by Andy James

[musicaws2]

the 2 best alternate pickers by far! No one can shred like them, not even close!

[NorielWong1994]

VVVVVVVVVVVVIKINGKOOOONG

[CrismarkRock]

i salute to you -_-

[evilotto77cheese]

Fantastic playing from Andy as always, but I'm not hearing an awful lot of Paul Gilbert in there until the part at about 1:20 - surely in future you could just speak to Paul? He might come in and do a video for you

[Metallicafanatic74]

Hey, Lick Library, do you think you could get Andy to do a DVD for Marty Friedman Style or Eric Johnson Style? That'd be awesome.

[Musicismylifedw]

how exactly did you get that band to go around the headstock? i cant find one that fits!

[TrollRaper69]

@Musicismylifedw thats a great fucking question!!!!

[licklibrary]

@Musicismylifedw just stretch it open a bit...

[brianmusicguitargod]

that was amazingly good but the technique was not really that Paul Gilbert's it was close but you didn't use any of his famous licks ...i'm not saying i can do better your way beyond me but just an observation great stuff!!

[michaelthetaxidriver]

fuck me, this guy has got more chops than your local butcher!

[ikhlashkautsar]

What is he use in fret 2

[Joebergz94]

@ikhlashkautsar a hair band.

[shaharaviram]

Sounds like yngwie :P

[212fm]

the backing track sounds like wngwie malmsteen

[Vash101235]

@212fm the backing track is based off of viking kong by Racer X which paul wrote based off of yngwie

[RamoneTalarico]

54 people are JEALOUS AS FUCK! 

[faridzayish]

i could listen to this all day long! ANDY JAMES my IDOL!

[Pokanimal]

can someone plz tell me what guitar he's using in this video!?

[WWFinurhouse]

@Pokanimal an electric guitar (troll pic here)

[IxMAKExUxGOxLOL]

Finally, a guitarist that uses their pinky as seldom as I do!...

Too bad that I still suck ass compared to Andy :(

[Timmonsec]

Viking kong!

[MasterGodfather97]

seen andy live actually (at download) the man is incredible.

[bumblebeelaxpower]

this may be a dumb question but what exactly is that black thing on the second fret of Andys guitar??

[redgive]

@bumblebeelaxpower Its just a basic hairband that mutes the string so there is less noise, and the playing becomes more cleaner

[Ceixiel]

Its fascinating that lick library actually spends time reading comments here and posting reply unlike the others.

[licklibrary]

@Ceixiel Thats ok - we try to do our best!

[Heroeshere]

Impressive (I sure as hell couldn't play this), however, could just be me, but it sounds more like Yngwie. I didn't hear PG's signature lick anywhere.

[juceorbe]

Man! You are an incredible guitarist I'll tell you. I'm pretty sure that you're accomplished and you love doing what you do. Good for you, but I can't stop wondering why somebody as good as you isn't famous or well known guitarist. After seeing your playing I'm sure that you are better than many of the so called "best guitarist in the world" you truly master the guitar. I wish someday I can see you playing with big bands , doing big concerts or something like that.

[cascott25]

Can you guys do a Marty Friedman, and George Lynch style quick licks video? I think they are both phenominal players. I just ordered the Steve Vai Quick Licks DVD, and I am excited to get it in the mail!

[Anwar662x]

How can I contact Andy if I got a question for him?

[licklibrary]

@Anwar662x Hi there, you can either send it to us on here and will pass it on, or you can head over to our website forum and leave your questions in there for him to answer personally.

[falcorne019]

do a marty friedman quick licks!!

[hemmelight]

Motherfucker certainly sounds like PG!

[ShredableGuitar]

Not at all.

[BjAeLsDsEe1]

what's that black thingy on the 2nd fret and what's it for?

[bzey]

@BjAeLsDsEe1 hairband for string muting

[bassguitarist189]

Hey Lick Library, do you guys have videos on sweep picking? knida a dumb question but I gotta ask because I'm pickin up being a guitarist as a hobby until I can get back into a band and I need some videos that way when it comes down I can get into a band, then I'm ready, so also, could you guys give me recomendations as to what videos are good for learning?

[licklibrary]

@bassguitarist189 Hi there, yeh will send you an email with the links to our sweep picking dvd by Andy James. Hope it helps.

[predator5723]

tu tu tu tu tu tu tu tu... rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr tutu rrrrrrrrrrr tutututututututututuutut rrrrrrrrr(fast) rrrr(faster) rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr(b­oom)

[17Honeydew]

This is exactly what I need, And this is my first inspiring guitar teacher

[Klinicable]

Is he string skipping here or sweep picking? -.-;

[sprinkler5802]

@Klinicable alot of both, this is paul to a fucking T

[MrShredfreak]

Hi Lick Library.....it would be really helpful if andy makes a ''Buckethead'' style quick licks DVD....:)

[superjokerrr]

what is that black rubber on the 2nd fret?

[InsaneaTann]

@aRlEkYn89 LTD MH-1000 deluxe

[PerpetualMoon]

this solo is so bad-ass...its not even funny

[emanhacker]

greattt plating but thats not even semi paul gilbert style thats more yngwie no offense still excellent playing

[stonecoldthom316]

Altought I am very impressed, there is still no one that can play like Paul Gilbert...

but seriously, Andy gets very close!

[tornado600rr]

is he playing it better than gilbert or is it my idea?

[futrunks]

U rox bt ths ain't Paul Gilbert =S

[EWT66]

IS There Any Herman Li style? i want to have that dvd...

[krisitantobias]

hi im really inspired, but im from asia.. is it possible that to buy?



[licklibrary]

@krisitantobias Hi there, thanks for getting in touch - yes we ship globally, you can get the dvd from our website by following the link in the description. Let us know if you need any more info!

[kidwithguitar]

damn he really does everyones style down, its ridiculous

[matthewcross]

damn! Dude is fast!  great playing, thanks.

[FionnMcc]

In the process of learning this, shall post a vid respone when i'm done, maybe 2020 ish...

[NoobyNoobNoobs]

FUCKING HELL. Wow :D

[BerkoGames]

intro Master of puppets. Yeeaah

[s2bHawK]

why show off a sample of a song close to viking kong, when paul tried to replicate yngwie's playing on the track?

[livesimpledreambig]

Gus G. quick lick. That would be sick. NTSC version included preferably John Mayer too

[JohnNSoloGuitarist]

Hey Lick Library, Does the backing tracks on these dvd's go for longer than the solos recorded, just wondering if i can keep using it to jam on after i play the dvd's solo, cheers.

[licklibrary]

@JohnNSoloGuitarist Hi there, the backing tracks only last the length of the solos taught on the dvd.

[Mattieeeeeeeeeeee]

@JohnNSoloGuitarist

This particular one is longer.

[nunezgpablo]

Seems like a song of MICHAEL ANGELO!!!

[grenjifo]

se entiende la idea, pero definitivamente tienes el estilo de John Petrucci no salen mucho los otros :P

[Elvisrosas]

there goes my music career .-.

[DaveoCamaro]

*drool

[kankuro1701]

Is this a Gilbert song or is it used only in the demonstration??If it is a song can anybody tell me what it is called?

[MartyCannava]

@kankuro1701

Search for "Viking Kong"!

[ellis0896]

What strings?

[MetalliHead89]

Does the dvd include tabs for this piece? Some awesome licks in there I'd like to explore :D

Thanks, awesome vid by the way!

[33COOLMAN33]

this is the most clean playing guitarist on youtube omg

[XavSch]

paul gilbert style video with sweeping? BLASPHEMY xD

[bratwurstsalad]

@XavSch

I didn't see any sweeping actually. Just string skipping, which Paul is like the best in the world at. But looks & sounds a lot like sweeping sometimes.

[ffgew22]

@bratwurstsalad 0:33 to 0:36 has some sweeping, as well as 1:27 to 1:30. Watch his right hand sweeping down the strings briefly.

[BlackSheep120]

you should make an Andy James style video...

[Jeteso2009]

could you make an michael angelo batio style video???

[Rolacko]

la cagó este pelado ctm wn o.O

[chrisvanguitar]

Any chance of getting a quick licks for Dave Martone? Your teachers are unreal they are spot on its scary! Easy to learn and the In the style of's are great because your not learning other artists songs but you get an insight into their playing and it helps you with your playing and how to incorporate some super cool and tricky stuff in! Great Job!

[loki8lelouch7]

0_0!

[mycurse333]

this guy does rock awesomeness all over the place but he lacks the psycho pinky that gilbert possesses LOL

[KittyKatLover020]

All right Andy James, now do it standing up.

[22FretsIsNotEnough]

@KittyKatLover020 There are tons of videos of him playing live, he's not limited by standing up. 

[stuartjonez]

how do i make for quick licks gus g ?

[CIAmrx]

Damn dude, he is spot on. He's got Paul's string-skipping arpeggio style nailed.

[zakkwylde951]

awesome!!!

[rodrigonev]

Alien Pinky Finger!!

[3Dw3]

Wow...Why Isn't there "Andy James Style- Quick Licks"?

[Vann7]

fantastic!

[smoofed]

is this guy in a band???

[licklibrary]

@smoofed Yes, Andy James is guitarist for Sacred Mother Tongue (You can find them on facebook) and also has a new solo instrumental album out this month

[Scream4Rock]

@licklibrary They' re fantastic

[ecguard64]

Andy James gives hope to us guitar players who are "pinky challenged"

[22FretsIsNotEnough]

To anyone saying it's not like PG, listen to Viking Kong or the early Racer X albums.

[snajpir]

it's to bad there is no Learn To Play Paul Gilbert

[021gerald]

to heavy distortion for a paul gilbert sound

[indrajeetgnr]

this guy has got fucking awesome finger stretch,,,,!!!!

[residdent]

@indrajeetgnr I know! I'd have to be Mr. fantastic to do some of the stuff he does

[JoluBadBoy]

Wow, Great Playing man

[Slash95100]

wOw

[757mech1]

Hell Yes Licklibrary.... Do some BUCKETHEAD!!!!

[kain50144]

hey great video, just wondering what model of esp ltd is that and what amp are you using? also if you could tell me how you setup up your bass/mid/treb/distortion on the amp to sound like paul gilbert i would love you for all time :)

[TrippyTro]

lmao this is viking kong

[ZomBLord]

I'd like to see some Buckethead style lessons.

[jimmyshitbags]

who would click dislike on this, in all seriousness, this is perfect.

[superdanlewis]

this is basically viking kong. But its insane :P

[asterhogan1]

He forgot to pull a rabbit out of the guitar

[RedHaxorz]

Dislikers make the bar look like a joint.

[Guitargodjosh]

Can you check my cover of this please?? I know its no where near as good but i tried! :)

[licklibrary]

@Guitargodjosh Great Work!! We liked this alot and will be posting it on our facebook page! Please load it in as a video responce!

[Guitargodjosh]

@licklibrary

thank you very much for putting it on your facebook page!

[jorden123]

This bald dude is really rocks !! way to go !

[googlio5]

what is the guitar used in this video????

[zakkattack99]

but hes just playing every note with the same amount of force. Pauls ENTIRE feel/vibe is in the controlled amount of pick attack he uses on each note, playing his scales is useless without feel

[aksgamewiz]

sounds more like somthing michal angelo batio would play

[cbb022585]

wow better than PG himself!

[stevethebeard]

Don't take this in the wrong way as there are a lot of 'Gilbertisms' in there but it kinda sounds more like a gilbert mixed with malmsteen thing. Just to my ears anyway. Still doesn't stop it being mentally good though!

[Deritooo]

that harmonic on 00:31 its too nasty, THUMBS UP IF YOU AGREE !

[deliriouscouture]

paul gilbert style? maybe if paul was doped up with one arm strapped behind his back.

a lot on the string skipping and pentatonics but i would have liked to see some more of the big stretches and insane picking. i don't think andy was really pushing it with this one.

[torrid94]

he has a crazy third finger..haha..

[gnrcr]

Nah. Not fun. Totally not Paul Gilbert.

[deejdejayy28]

why isnt there an Andy James style quick licks...?

[amierbassripper]

it's like synster gates style i guess.rhyme while shredding

[dablueiguana]

49 people couldn't play this with 4 fingers.

[MaxvergaxS]

i came

[slaving300]

Andy, which is the most complicated style for you?????????

[MrBenbolt]

Its like Andy gave all these iconic players a share of his guitar power and thats where u get all the styles. They are all originated from Andy. LOL. Makes total sense.

[jeffsond]

is there anything you cant play????? GEEZ!

[PrepsAndEmosSuck]

the melodies sound like the style of paul gilbert but the tone sounds more similar to Michael Angelo Batio's

[Blitzbot]

if im not mistaken he based this on RacerX - Viking Kong?

[xscarifiedx23]

didnt come up with this...viking kong is intro

[bwilliams20071]

kinda scary looking dude

[25jonathan]

you dont use your pinky much?

[Aaarrrggghhification]

If i buy the dvd will it teach me this song?

[Aaarrrggghhification]

If i buy the dvd will it teach me how to play this song?

[licklibrary]

@Aaarrrggghhification Hi there - yep Andy will show you how to play exactly what he is playing in this video!

[sagrado09090]

@licklibrary does it have any tabs in the video?

[licklibrary]

@sagrado09090 Hi, there isnt any tabs provided with the dvd - The dvd is a step by step guide to playing the licks and then piecing them all together to create the solos. Andy explains what his is playing and where to play it, the good thing about it being on dvd is that you can pause and rewind each section until you master each lick.

[MrJeffkob]

the first part was very paul gilbert-ish but later on i cant sense any paul gilbert left in there

[insidiousvertigo]

kind of a mix between king of monsters and scarified

[joniiboy]

One thing no one in the world will ever have..is a pinky as long as Paul gilbert`s :p

[chrisrockstarSG]

pls make a`` learn to play`` paul gilbert dvd!!!!

[andriessen]

you sir, are amazing.

I'm playing for like 3 years and there's still sooooooooo much to learn.

[michaelangelo421]

Well played sir.

[DEANSHREDERCONTESTER]

ive seen all these videos of in the style of and i gotta say this guy a master of his craft he nails it!!

[HnterR]

the intro sound's like Viking Kong's Intro by Paul Gilbert, Oh Yeah HE IS playing like Paul

[svb300]

OK I think andy james is a fantastic shredder and transciber (except he messed up the intro to master of puppets) but to be honest I think using a string damper is cheating! Cause you cant use a string damper live. Who the fuck uses a sting damper live? Paul Gilbert sure as hell doesn't. Listen a true master of the guitar can play just as well without a string damper. You just have to use your hands to mute the feedback. Andy James isn't a master till that string damper comes off his guitar!!!

[lawson25303]

@svb300 that hairband he uses especially when its down around the first to third fret really doesnt make that much if any difference, these licks are recorded in a studio enviroment and at best all it does is help a very small amount on the extra noise from string skipping or tapping, its not like you can put a hairtie on on guitar and poof your an amazing player. there are plenty of videos of Andy playing live performing harder stuff than that without a hair tie

[mrbig71014]

@licklibrary: DO NOT let this guy go... All I can say is: SPECTACULAR

[tsotsc]

i can feel some michael angelo batio in there... maybeeh

[goatman257]

Quality stuff mate, you got skills.

[MiTunesChannel]

What was that awesome tapped arpeggio pattern at the end? Wow

[solidiquis1]

Viking Kong?

[Sgtpeppers616]

i love the sound of a schecter hellraiser. great cheap guitar

[elfboy443]

@Sgtpeppers616 that's not a Schecter Hellraiser, it's an older ESP LTD H-401 I believe.

[johnrarox9]

what guitar is that?

[dethBadger]

Intro sounds like Viking Kong...either way, Andy James shreds LIKE A BOSS!

[FrankSalazarJr]

sounded more yngwie than paul at some parts

[6Attila6Alitta6]

would you guys ever do a mick thompson, jim root, or herman li video?

[beebonumma1]

@6Attila6Alitta6 herman li would just sound like ...scales up and down...

[MorbidGuardian]

@beebonumma1 Jeez man, don't give him TOO much benefit of the doubt lol

[ObeyYourMaster1001]

these are not actually paul gilbert licks right?

u came up with them?

just in his style of playing?

[licklibrary]

@ObeyYourMaster1001 Yep spot on!

[flyingsamir]

@ObeyYourMaster1001

There are pieces of Racer X-Viking Kong in this licks...

[ObeyYourMaster1001]

@flyingsamir

wat r u trying to tell me?

[spray32]

the arpeggio section at 0:48 blew my mind

andy is a fucking beast man

id love to listen to an instrumental album by him

[RidvanDuzey]

@spray32 Good news is he has instrumental albums ! Check out his cd "In the wake of chaos" it's amazing !!! I bought it a year ago, and all the songs are just insane !!!!

[djjoachim1994]

this is what i want to do with my life

[karateguitarkid]

this reminds me the guitars war with nuno bittencourt!

[mhunter1969]

WOW!!!!!!

[zackczj]

i think i just contributed 1/2 of the views of this vid man

[gahfackingcows]

Really liking the string skipping licks

[labrosize]

amazing performance..

[Videoguru184]

How much did that guitar cost? Id like to get one just like it...

They should have a signature Andy James guitar:)

[rayman19082]

It's totally Paul gilberts style for all the naysayers. Its basically variations of licks in viking kong, scarified and a little technical difficulty. He employs hybrid picking where he sweep picks/alternate picks each half the time in the video. Just look at his hand instead of the fretboard and you will see.

To alternate pick all the time do require SERIOUS right hand stamina and probably not possible for humans like us :)