gosh 7 pages of video responses... tough job!! Most of those entries were all awesome... so awesome that I didn't even try to enter this one so not to fall in the hall of shame lol! Really would hate having to pick only 3! good job guys
Thank you very much for the 1st place!!Special thanks to Milan Polak, Laurie Monk, Derek Brooks, Julian Puttins and Ernie Ball Music Man for this great opportunity. It has been an honor to take part of this amazing competition with so much fantastic players from all over the world...Congratulations to the winners and all the amazing guys who took part of this contest.Thank you very much guys!!Greetings from Italy :)
Thanks to EBMM, Milan Polak, Derek Brooks, Julian Puttins, and Laurie Monk for yet again, another amazing contest for all of us in the guitar community. Im GLAD to be a part of it and to everyone else, you guys frickin rock \m/ Thank you and god bless.
dear milan, couldn't you just write down the 3 winners' name in the description panel? 412 ppl are waiting - since I'm 100% sure I did not win - and I think that you would save some time - we know you're really busy - and we'd get the results instead of checking back every few hours and waiting :) please don't make a big deal out of this and don't shoot a fancy clip for this occasion, just tell us the results please! many many thanks! cheers..
Personally I'm loving the suspense as much as I'm loving the "Are we there yet?" comments :D I know who I'd choose for my top three, be interesting to see if that ties with the decision of the judges. Thanks again Milan, I still play over the backing track for fun.
As for me I watched every single entry now and tried to leave a comment on each one...only took me 3 weeks, hahaha! I'm not even going to try and come up with a TOP 3 as every entry was cool in its own way.
@damadstuntman haha, I hear you... I get about 400 mails, messages, notifications, requests on YT, MS, FB, etc. every day. At the moment I am "only" about 300 messages behind... and at the same time I have 4 productions going on which means NO Sunday or moment to relax & take a break for me...
@damadstuntman I give you allot of credit for doing that, you are a true musician and have a great love for music. I do not believe there are many others in this contest who can truly say the same thing. I appreciate the comment you left me and I am sure the other contestants you left comments for feel the same. "Thanks"
I think it will be a great outcome TOP 3.. because they will make 1 month that the entries were closed,and many good guitar players had a great performance in this competition, then, in my opinion is being very difficult to choose the TOP 3 ( i guess so) hehe =D
@dimeely thanks Eliezy! We will announce the Top 3 soon. Even if it seems unimaginable for some people but the judges also have a life apart from this competition. I, for example, am working on 4 (!) productions at the moment 7 days/week and barely find time to sleep...
@MilanPolak yep, i get it, i know you not "live from youtube", each one have their projects and particular lives to care .. and every one of us has to know respect this space and the time of you, i know that everybody has their curiosity, i'm also curious, but I don't worry about it, cuz i RESPECT the times and space of you, and i know it will be a great result. thanks anyways =D
@MilanPolak I just said that the results of the competition, take some time, my comment will not willfully and understand the situation perfectly, sorry for the confusion.
@nachoDominguez ok! Anyway, we will present the Top 3 soon. Everyone has been really busy (I have 4 productions going on at the same time at the moment!) and we really want to make the best decision we can...
@bluesBro18 This backing track does not need a shredder, its about the feelings and emotions it brings out. You may have a chance, don't count yourself out and even if you don't place you still had fun.
The TOP3 will be announced when the judges have made a decision. We have over 400 entries, lots of good ones and it is a tough task picking only 3 out of all of them... People sending me a message or posting comments every 5 minutes is not really gonna change that neither is it very helpful. Do you really want the judges to decide in a hurry...?!?!?
@FernandoCervantesMx guys, stop asking for the winners already! The winners will be announced when the judges have made a decision. We have over 400 entries, lots of good ones and it is a tough task picking only 3 out of all of them... Do you really want the judges to decide in a hurry...?!?!?
@arrowwebtech welcome to YT land...! Some people here have created 3, 4 accounts just to post their "personal" TOP 3. But don't worry, the judges are not stupid - we are well aware of this and we know who they are. Plus, these "votes" won't have any impact on the results whatsoever (and neither do dislikes)... ;)
@Fabiano9798 fran Alonso,Dariusz Wawrzyniak are really good, thanks for letting us know. You should also check out Cláudio Pereira Kiari, goosebumps,eargasm guaranteed. I think I have my personal top 3 now, so far.
I also feel that a lot of people weren't true to their musicianship and constructed a song rather than jamming and feeling the music in one take. It's unfortunate that there is no way to tell. Either way I enjoyed all entries and I really hope some one with true talent get's the acknowledgement as the winner of this.
I know this comp is closed now but I'd still like to download the backing track and jam with it. I can't find a download link for it anywhere, though. Was the link removed at the end of the contest?
if you did your best at showcasing your talent, then you are a winner regardless...I enter these contest not to win...but to meet new players with similar interest in blues or what ever....i grew up listening to the ventures, the shadows, and everything blues...so I'm basing my favourite on melody and sense of phrasing...thats great guitar playing....i treat it like a session in the studio....flip down the screen on your laptop...and then listen..."listen with your ears"...you'll be surprised.
thank you for supporting me, I saw that many people here who liked my version of guitar solo, I'm so happy for me .. this is already a big prize, a big hug to all of you!!! =D
My question is this of all who have voted did you watch every entry?
I'm guessing NO!
As Im seeing more than 50 votes here already, and I've viewed some entrys in the last five minutes with less views than there are votes... SO why vote on best entrys if you have not watched them all!???
@RareMusicOnly I believe it is because they are either friends voting for each other or they simply have not listened to all the entry's. Most likely its because they have nor listened to all the entries. I mean think about it 400 entries X 1 minutes and 40seconds that would take around 11 hours I believe just to listen to them all one time through.
I've seen some contests by the same judges before. They have great taste man. They really know what they're doing and know what real music is up at Truth in Shredding :3
@RareMusicOnly haha, you're right, man. About picture, cool guitar and stupid speed. I know it, because loose some contests just because of bad picture. Them has no pro-judges, was open to vote for all. And when you cover some Deep Purple, trying to play 'as Richie plays', improve, and finally see that winner just play 'highway star' short guitar solo - it disappoint :-D
Anyway - good luck to every one, who entered! Thanks judges and sponsors!
@RareMusicOnly I too hope the judges choose on merit! I agree a few of who some are voting for are ok, BUT I've prob viewed at least 3/4 over the past 3 weeks and being I've played guitar for over 30 years I would have to say I've seen some amazing players, but not one I would have rated as a contender have been voted for...not once! I'm guessing the judges will vote with their ears and experience :)
@Evolveweb I agree! Of course music and Art are subjective to taste.
The Judges did say - Please post "YOUR top 3", as in a personal favorite. I personally Liked Brian Auer's the best because he has a great combination of all the goodies from my favorite players seeping out in his playing, but in his own style. He has amazing chops, great tone, great improv skills, and a very soulful approach to shredding that stands out above the rest to me.
@RareMusicOnly That's true I watched all the top 3's that the majority have been voting for and honestly I don't really dig it, but idk that's just one man's opinion but I definatly agree they are great player's for sure. It was definatly fun for sure and I'm glad I had the opertunity to participate in this I had a blast. Congrat's on every body for stepping up and uploading and entry, ultimate respect to all player's.
How can people pick their top three favorites without listening to them all, it makes no sense? I wish everyone luck, I'm sure it will be very hard to decide with so many entries. I feel bad for the judges, they have a very difficult task in front of them listening to all the entry's. It is a very time consuming process, I tried to go through as many as I could and it took quite sometime. However I did subscribe to some guitarists I had never seen before and have made some new friends.
@markmusicman yep, you're absolutely right about that Mark. Anyway, glad you made some new friends - that's actually the part I enjoy most about hosting these competitions.
My favorite is from Homer Sevilla (Bujoyseth), ohh thats me.. LOL! Seriously, i really love Jiri Novotny's (Darkvinx88) entry, especially the acoustic part. and my own entry :-)
@Darkvinx88 Ohh I'm sorry I got confused, I thought i saw Jiri on your profile, Its Vincenzo Avallone, Now I got it right. I love your entry. Many will not agree because of harmony that you added, but I really like the melody that you put up.
@BujoySeth thanks a lot :D well it simply flowed out of me..i havent made up harmonies on purpose it simply come out from my head lol and all you hear was almost all improvised and composed in 2 takes..if harmonies are banned ill not win but who cares im here to have fun and meet new people :)
I think Fran Alonso's take ist outstanding, so emotional and good sounding. As it was his own song. Maybe Dhalif's first take (red EBMM) as my personal #2, and third ...hm... Damir Puh. Cheers Thomas
2 : Vincenzo Cavallo (Great sound and nice phrasing)
3 : Kasperi Heikkinen ( very nice shred and I love harmonics )
Of course, there are many nice entries in that contest but I didn't check all over them! Again, thanks to Milan polak and the others judges to propose us, this great contest :)
as far as Bemolator is concerned, when I checked out his entry.... Very tasteful. although I heard a several "off " notes... * scales are definitely shredding.. but I think more emphasis should be put on a better melody instead of just scales. Just MHO * Peace
@TheFiddlah Hey John! Thanks for the plug man!! Yeah! Great comment about the melody! Without melody music becomes a total arbitrary mess of tangled notes and incomplete ideas. Music comes from the heart not the fingers as you always demonstrate with your profound moving and inspired instrumentals! Take care old friend! Nice to hear from you again!! Joey Vaughan "World Blues Attack"
I really do think the Guitar is the most versatile instrument. The Guitar can produce so many sounds! I love a piano, sax bass, drums,etc. but they are limited to the different sounds they can produce. The guitar can sustain notes or bend them like bomb explosions. The Guitar can make you cry just listening to an emotional acoustic composition. The Guitar can Rock, Scream, talk, Girls love guitar players and play it some guitarists are even considered GODS. I say save a tree and make a Guitar!
@ProdigyChild2014 ok but next time you feel like "talking smack" go find yourself another playground. This event was intended to be a peaceful get together of like minded guitarists and for the most part it's been kept this way...
mr milan...if you have done to pick the top 3 and announcing it...can you announced too the top 20?? i wanna know who the top 20 against 400++ contestant....thanks :)
@MilanPolak yeah i know but what i mean is...if you and the other judges has announced the top 3..please anounced the result of top 20 too....i wanna know like what the top 20 in this contest....and thanks mr milan for this great contest : )
I have checked out about 30 so far and I liked Damir Puh, Tomislav Lizatovic, Radu Sulek, faridz Muhammid and James Bell. I'm sure there are allot of others that are great . I'm going to try to listen to some more tomorrow. It is so cool how a backing track can produce very similar results and completely different results also. That is the beauty of the GUITAR!! Thank GOD for GUITARS! Thanks for the competition also.
@ProdigyChild2014 you asked the question, so I replied to you. I recommend starting your own competition, finding a company that sponsors cool prizes and managing all the comments, requests, messages and video entries coming in 24h/day. Then let's talk again... until then I'm done talking to you!
I haven't been able to watch all the entries but there really are some wonderful players on this one. Kudos to all I've watched and as for picking the top three...not a task I would envy! Good luck with the judging.
After watching the 421 videos, I realized that it is difficult to give only three winners. In my humble opinion, I think the winners are: 1.Felipe Prain 2.Max Sokolov 3.Jason Hobbs And the technique, tone, feeling and improvisation, I think it should be made honorable mention to these guys. They did a great job! Christian Clement Tom Richardson Andriano Angelov VAWRZYN Nuno Pinto Dave Arcane Dhalif Mateusz Badura Bub Zulu As for me, I'm happy to have participated! Thank you all!
@ProdigyChild2014 wow, are you calling me a douche...?!?!? Simple question, simple answer. If you can't handle it, don't ask but I really think you shouldn't talk to me like that... I am investing a LOT of time & work into this competition and over all for free. Believe it or not but I do have a life too and questions like yours are just redundant (and so is your reaction)... bye!
OK guys, impossible for me to list a TOP 3, but my clear favourite has to be jirkanov777 (Jiri Novotny). Go check him out, I've never heard anything quite like it.
@damadstuntman Thanks man :) Im really glad you like the playing. The backing track was really nice for coming up with some new stuff and thats always fun :) btw. Your entry is really good man - love your tone and your technique as well...
@ProdigyChild2014 c'mon guys, give us a break! We have over 420 video entries, competition's been closed for one day and everyone starts asking when the results will be published. Before asking why don't you go through all the entries and pick your personal TOP 3...?
Congrats to all the winners! Most definately deserved! Curious where I placed though, hmmm. lol...Thanks Milan and the rest of the judges!
ebealienhead 6 months ago
@ebealienhead thank you for participating! :)
MilanPolak 6 months ago
gosh 7 pages of video responses... tough job!! Most of those entries were all awesome... so awesome that I didn't even try to enter this one so not to fall in the hall of shame lol! Really would hate having to pick only 3! good job guys
mindwalkr 7 months ago
@mindwalkr yeah, wasn't an easy task at all... too bad you din't enter!
MilanPolak 7 months ago
Congratulations for the winners!! and, thank you for this opportunity! and, I want soon participate in more competitions!!
theBRENNOGUITAR 7 months ago
@theBRENNOGUITAR if you are subscribed you will be notified when the next contest is up & running...
MilanPolak 7 months ago
Thank you very much for the 1st place!!Special thanks to Milan Polak, Laurie Monk, Derek Brooks, Julian Puttins and Ernie Ball Music Man for this great opportunity. It has been an honor to take part of this amazing competition with so much fantastic players from all over the world...Congratulations to the winners and all the amazing guys who took part of this contest.Thank you very much guys!!Greetings from Italy :)
Felipe
Philguitar88 7 months ago
@Philguitar88 grazie a te! :)
MilanPolak 7 months ago
Thanks to EBMM, Milan Polak, Derek Brooks, Julian Puttins, and Laurie Monk for yet again, another amazing contest for all of us in the guitar community. Im GLAD to be a part of it and to everyone else, you guys frickin rock \m/ Thank you and god bless.
dhalif 7 months ago
@dhalif thank you for being part of it! :)
MilanPolak 7 months ago
TOP 3 video posted!
MilanPolak 7 months ago
I'm very happy for the views in this contest
I'm just away now
but good luck to all!
Fabiano9798 7 months ago
@Fabiano9798 ???
MilanPolak 7 months ago
@ProdigyChild2014 I added you...! ;)
MilanPolak 7 months ago
dear milan, couldn't you just write down the 3 winners' name in the description panel? 412 ppl are waiting - since I'm 100% sure I did not win - and I think that you would save some time - we know you're really busy - and we'd get the results instead of checking back every few hours and waiting :) please don't make a big deal out of this and don't shoot a fancy clip for this occasion, just tell us the results please! many many thanks! cheers..
homolad 7 months ago
@homolad dear Daniel, this is not my decision but the decision of 4 judges. I am "only" hosting this contest! ;)
will finish and upload the video soon...
MilanPolak 7 months ago
Personally I'm loving the suspense as much as I'm loving the "Are we there yet?" comments :D I know who I'd choose for my top three, be interesting to see if that ties with the decision of the judges. Thanks again Milan, I still play over the backing track for fun.
Haydensmusic 7 months ago
@Haydensmusic thanks man, TOP 3 video coming soon...
MilanPolak 7 months ago
@ProdigyChild2014 I just checked to see if I have blocked you accidentally but that's not the case. Not sure what happened...?!
MilanPolak 7 months ago
Thanks for this competition! this is my first time in an online competition, so this experience means much to me.
BujoySeth 7 months ago
@BujoySeth my pleasure, thank you for joining and being a part of it! :)
MilanPolak 7 months ago
Hi guys, this has been a real tough one but the judges have finally decided on the TOP 3.
Video of announcement following soon...
MilanPolak 7 months ago 26
@MilanPolak cool milan !
husseinhaddad 7 months ago
@MilanPolak Apprehension... rs
rasocomercial 7 months ago
@rasocomercial soon... ;)
MilanPolak 7 months ago
As for me I watched every single entry now and tried to leave a comment on each one...only took me 3 weeks, hahaha! I'm not even going to try and come up with a TOP 3 as every entry was cool in its own way.
damadstuntman 7 months ago 3
@damadstuntman haha, I hear you... I get about 400 mails, messages, notifications, requests on YT, MS, FB, etc. every day. At the moment I am "only" about 300 messages behind... and at the same time I have 4 productions going on which means NO Sunday or moment to relax & take a break for me...
MilanPolak 7 months ago
@damadstuntman I give you allot of credit for doing that, you are a true musician and have a great love for music. I do not believe there are many others in this contest who can truly say the same thing. I appreciate the comment you left me and I am sure the other contestants you left comments for feel the same. "Thanks"
markmusicman 7 months ago
I think it will be a great outcome TOP 3.. because they will make 1 month that the entries were closed,and many good guitar players had a great performance in this competition, then, in my opinion is being very difficult to choose the TOP 3 ( i guess so) hehe =D
dimeely 7 months ago
@dimeely thanks Eliezy! We will announce the Top 3 soon. Even if it seems unimaginable for some people but the judges also have a life apart from this competition. I, for example, am working on 4 (!) productions at the moment 7 days/week and barely find time to sleep...
MilanPolak 7 months ago
@MilanPolak yep, i get it, i know you not "live from youtube", each one have their projects and particular lives to care .. and every one of us has to know respect this space and the time of you, i know that everybody has their curiosity, i'm also curious, but I don't worry about it, cuz i RESPECT the times and space of you, and i know it will be a great result. thanks anyways =D
dimeely 7 months ago
@dimeely cool, thanks man! :)
MilanPolak 7 months ago
Esto ya se está demorando demasiado.
nachoDominguez 7 months ago
@nachoDominguez oh really??? So let's hear YOUR top 3 then...! oh, and please present them in decent video...
MilanPolak 7 months ago
@nachoDominguez No pense me contestaras tan mal , me descepcionas. Te tenia en otro concepto.
nachoDominguez 7 months ago
@nachoDominguez well then maybe write in English as my Spanish is not sooo good...
MilanPolak 7 months ago
@MilanPolak I just said that the results of the competition, take some time, my comment will not willfully and understand the situation perfectly, sorry for the confusion.
nachoDominguez 7 months ago
@nachoDominguez ok! Anyway, we will present the Top 3 soon. Everyone has been really busy (I have 4 productions going on at the same time at the moment!) and we really want to make the best decision we can...
MilanPolak 7 months ago
1- 74chri
2- Nuno Pinto
3- fran alonso
81moon 8 months ago
Hello everybody!!!! really good contest, it's amazing, but i'm cheering for my dear brother to win
so, my top 3 is
1- Eliezy Guittar ( my brother )
2- Felipe Praino
3 - Victor Camargo ( The latter, I chose at random ) and i liked this solo version very nice feeling
elinaranay 8 months ago
My 1 top:
1. MarkoVesovic
GuitarFlox 8 months ago
my 1 top:
1. MarkoVesovic :D :D :D
GuitarFlox 8 months ago
Good luck for the judges!
Aist3rG4teS 8 months ago 3
cool cant wait to see who wins, i dont stand a chance because i am not really a shredder... but i had fun none the less
bluesBro18 8 months ago
@bluesBro18 This backing track does not need a shredder, its about the feelings and emotions it brings out. You may have a chance, don't count yourself out and even if you don't place you still had fun.
markmusicman 8 months ago
Give time for the judges to decide ... The delay is a sign that they are voting for the best possible way :-)
rasocomercial 8 months ago
The TOP3 will be announced when the judges have made a decision. We have over 400 entries, lots of good ones and it is a tough task picking only 3 out of all of them... People sending me a message or posting comments every 5 minutes is not really gonna change that neither is it very helpful. Do you really want the judges to decide in a hurry...?!?!?
MilanPolak 8 months ago 17
and the winners?
FernandoCervantesMx 8 months ago
@FernandoCervantesMx guys, stop asking for the winners already! The winners will be announced when the judges have made a decision. We have over 400 entries, lots of good ones and it is a tough task picking only 3 out of all of them... Do you really want the judges to decide in a hurry...?!?!?
MilanPolak 8 months ago 2
@MilanPolak : Ok, Ok, but could you just tell us who the 3 winners are? .... HAHAHA! Just kidding ;-)
Scottmaster84 7 months ago
After expressing my opinion I got dislikes on my video, I wonder who that might be. Very interesting.
arrowwebtech 8 months ago
@arrowwebtech welcome to YT land...! Some people here have created 3, 4 accounts just to post their "personal" TOP 3. But don't worry, the judges are not stupid - we are well aware of this and we know who they are. Plus, these "votes" won't have any impact on the results whatsoever (and neither do dislikes)... ;)
MilanPolak 8 months ago
1 - Hussein Haddad
2 - felipe praino
3 - ian bemolator
ghassanmetal 8 months ago
Dariusz Wawrzyniak
excellent melodies and tone.
Tom Richardson - young talent
left handed
to improvise!
fran Alonso - refined technique and melodic explosion!
just do not know the order! jajajajaj cool !
Fabiano9798 8 months ago
@Fabiano9798 fran Alonso,Dariusz Wawrzyniak are really good, thanks for letting us know. You should also check out Cláudio Pereira Kiari, goosebumps,eargasm guaranteed. I think I have my personal top 3 now, so far.
arrowwebtech 8 months ago
hard for the jury that!
but congratulations for your patience and observations!
penalty some my vibrato Left the runway
nevertheless the quantity of great solos is enormous
for my level, colleagues will keep trying! Thanks :)
Fabiano9798 8 months ago
Hello guys!!!! good job, it's amazing, but i have my top 3
1- Eliezy Guittar
2- Ian Bemolator
3- Melquiolator
guitarcapoeira 8 months ago
Hi guys!
I hope you check out mine, and help me by giving some C&C!
:)
Aist3rG4teS 8 months ago
1 - Hussein Haddad
2 - felipe praino
3 - ian bemolator
ghassanmetal 8 months ago
Felipe Praino really did an amazing job! he's my top1. So sad i didn't participate...
AndreNieri 8 months ago
I am in love with this backing track.Its the type of music i like to solo :)
Thank you for that one Mr Polak
peppasgeorge 8 months ago
@peppasgeorge thank you, glad you like it! :)
MilanPolak 8 months ago
1-Eliezy Guittar (dimeey)
2 - Mauricio Aires
3 -Ian Bemolator
eduzinhodiniz 8 months ago
@eduzinhodiniz thank you very much
mauriciogtaires 7 months ago
I also feel that a lot of people weren't true to their musicianship and constructed a song rather than jamming and feeling the music in one take. It's unfortunate that there is no way to tell. Either way I enjoyed all entries and I really hope some one with true talent get's the acknowledgement as the winner of this.
IbanezLk 8 months ago
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IbanezLk 8 months ago
I know this comp is closed now but I'd still like to download the backing track and jam with it. I can't find a download link for it anywhere, though. Was the link removed at the end of the contest?
wayneguitar84 8 months ago
@wayneguitar84 yes
MilanPolak 8 months ago
if you did your best at showcasing your talent, then you are a winner regardless...I enter these contest not to win...but to meet new players with similar interest in blues or what ever....i grew up listening to the ventures, the shadows, and everything blues...so I'm basing my favourite on melody and sense of phrasing...thats great guitar playing....i treat it like a session in the studio....flip down the screen on your laptop...and then listen..."listen with your ears"...you'll be surprised.
jashobbsie 8 months ago 6
thank you for supporting me, I saw that many people here who liked my version of guitar solo, I'm so happy for me .. this is already a big prize, a big hug to all of you!!! =D
dimeely 8 months ago
@dimeely : i agree with you, i have partecipated in this contest but for me music isn't a competition is a life pleasure. thanks everybody!
74chri 8 months ago 4
@74chri : you sum up briefly, but said it all .. i completely agree with you buddy =D
dimeely 8 months ago
thanks for the support guys, Thank you Milan, Laurie, Julian, Derek and Ernie Ball for making this competition for all of us..! u guys rock \m/
dhalif 8 months ago
@dhalif thanks for being part of it! :)
MilanPolak 8 months ago
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IbanezLk 8 months ago
my top!
1 - Hussein Haddad
2 - Ian bemolator
3 - dhalif
ghassanmetal 8 months ago
my top!
1 - Hussein Haddad
2 - Ian bemolator
3 - dhalif
ghassanmetal 8 months ago
my top!
1 - Hussein Haddad
2 - Ian bemolator
3 - dhalif
ghassanmetal 8 months ago
my top!
1 - Hussein Haddad
2 - Ian bemolator
3 - dhalif
ghassanmetal 8 months ago
my top!
1 - Hussein Haddad
2 - Ian bemolator
3 - dhalif
ghassanmetal 8 months ago
hello guys!!!! awesome contest, sad for not have participated, but i have my top 3
here we go: 1-Eliezy Guittar (dimeey)
2 - Dhalif
3 - Ian Bemolator
Lenonx2 8 months ago
Personal top 3:
1) Felipe Praino
2) Jiri Novotny
3) Nuno Pinto
SmokinFudo 8 months ago
what an awesome competition:)))...
tabotabojayar 8 months ago 2
@tabotabojayar thanks! :)
MilanPolak 8 months ago
My question is this of all who have voted did you watch every entry?
I'm guessing NO!
As Im seeing more than 50 votes here already, and I've viewed some entrys in the last five minutes with less views than there are votes... SO why vote on best entrys if you have not watched them all!???
Evolveweb 8 months ago 5
@Evolveweb good point, imagine the judges did the same thing... ;)
MilanPolak 8 months ago
Ritchie*
Sorry
MrSpaceAngel 8 months ago
Are people basing their votes on the best players?
Or the best camera and their favorite guitars?
Don't get me wrong, those guys are good but,
I have listened to ALL of the most top voted!
I think you guys need to turn the screen off for a second, and just listen.
Do you hear music with your ears, or with your eyes?
I hope the judges have better taste.
But really, it's all in what you like, so understand this is just my opinion.
Popularity votes are a wast of good talent.
RareMusicOnly 8 months ago 14
@RareMusicOnly I believe it is because they are either friends voting for each other or they simply have not listened to all the entry's. Most likely its because they have nor listened to all the entries. I mean think about it 400 entries X 1 minutes and 40seconds that would take around 11 hours I believe just to listen to them all one time through.
markmusicman 8 months ago
@markmusicman I think it's pretty obvious who does all the votes here. Just look at the channels of these "voters"... ;)
MilanPolak 8 months ago
@RareMusicOnly
I've seen some contests by the same judges before. They have great taste man. They really know what they're doing and know what real music is up at Truth in Shredding :3
Uberado 8 months ago
@RareMusicOnly haha, you're right, man. About picture, cool guitar and stupid speed. I know it, because loose some contests just because of bad picture. Them has no pro-judges, was open to vote for all. And when you cover some Deep Purple, trying to play 'as Richie plays', improve, and finally see that winner just play 'highway star' short guitar solo - it disappoint :-D
Anyway - good luck to every one, who entered! Thanks judges and sponsors!
Peace! :)
MrSpaceAngel 8 months ago
@RareMusicOnly I too hope the judges choose on merit! I agree a few of who some are voting for are ok, BUT I've prob viewed at least 3/4 over the past 3 weeks and being I've played guitar for over 30 years I would have to say I've seen some amazing players, but not one I would have rated as a contender have been voted for...not once! I'm guessing the judges will vote with their ears and experience :)
Evolveweb 8 months ago 2
@Evolveweb I agree! Of course music and Art are subjective to taste.
The Judges did say - Please post "YOUR top 3", as in a personal favorite. I personally Liked Brian Auer's the best because he has a great combination of all the goodies from my favorite players seeping out in his playing, but in his own style. He has amazing chops, great tone, great improv skills, and a very soulful approach to shredding that stands out above the rest to me.
But that's just what I like ;-b
RareMusicOnly 8 months ago
@RareMusicOnly don't worry, these votes won't have any impact whatsoever on the jury's decision... ;)
MilanPolak 8 months ago 2
@RareMusicOnly That's true I watched all the top 3's that the majority have been voting for and honestly I don't really dig it, but idk that's just one man's opinion but I definatly agree they are great player's for sure. It was definatly fun for sure and I'm glad I had the opertunity to participate in this I had a blast. Congrat's on every body for stepping up and uploading and entry, ultimate respect to all player's.
IbanezLk 8 months ago
1 - Husseinhaddad
2 - Dhalif
3 - Eliezy
haralemes 8 months ago
1 - husseinhaddad
2 - mauriciogtaires
3 - ian bemolator
GutyGuitar 8 months ago
my top:
1 - Dhalif
2 - Hussein Haddad
3 - Ian bemolator
ghassanmetal 8 months ago
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markmusicman 8 months ago
How can people pick their top three favorites without listening to them all, it makes no sense? I wish everyone luck, I'm sure it will be very hard to decide with so many entries. I feel bad for the judges, they have a very difficult task in front of them listening to all the entry's. It is a very time consuming process, I tried to go through as many as I could and it took quite sometime. However I did subscribe to some guitarists I had never seen before and have made some new friends.
markmusicman 8 months ago 6
@markmusicman yep, you're absolutely right about that Mark. Anyway, glad you made some new friends - that's actually the part I enjoy most about hosting these competitions.
MilanPolak 8 months ago 2
1 - 74chri
2 - fran alonso
3 - Eliezy Guitar ) my top 3 more passion
MRmusicGUITAR 8 months ago 6
1- Brian Auer (Melodic - Soulful -Technical combo)
2- Eric Moldanado (Melodic -technique -and he is only 15)
3- MORTEN FAERESTRAND (Best Hook - Technique - Melody - and interesting approach)
there were so many others it's not fair but these stuck out to me.
RareMusicOnly 8 months ago
my personal top 3 is:
1 - Felipe Praino
2 - Dhalif
3 - MortenFaerestrand
almassassina 8 months ago
1 - 74chri
2 - fran alonso
3 - Dhalif
this is my favorite chart good luck to everybody! But 74chri's truck is really inspired i like how it sounds, good work man!
o0oAlbeo0o 8 months ago 6
my top 3:
1- 74chri
2- MortenFaerestrand
3- Felipe praino
SimoneGGHHDDSS 8 months ago 60
My favorite is from Homer Sevilla (Bujoyseth), ohh thats me.. LOL! Seriously, i really love Jiri Novotny's (Darkvinx88) entry, especially the acoustic part. and my own entry :-)
BujoySeth 8 months ago
@BujoySeth thanks man but im not Jiri xD
Darkvinx88 8 months ago
@Darkvinx88 Ohh I'm sorry I got confused, I thought i saw Jiri on your profile, Its Vincenzo Avallone, Now I got it right. I love your entry. Many will not agree because of harmony that you added, but I really like the melody that you put up.
BujoySeth 8 months ago
@BujoySeth thanks a lot :D well it simply flowed out of me..i havent made up harmonies on purpose it simply come out from my head lol and all you hear was almost all improvised and composed in 2 takes..if harmonies are banned ill not win but who cares im here to have fun and meet new people :)
Darkvinx88 8 months ago
my top:
1 - Hussein Haddad
2 - Ian bemolator
3 - Felipe praino
TheGuitarristamaluco 8 months ago
1 - Hussein Haddad
2 - Melqui
3 - Felipe praino
CamilaSimont 8 months ago
:D
husseinhaddad 8 months ago
my top:
1 - Hussein Haddad
2 - dhalif
3 - ian bemolator
TheGuitarristamaluco 8 months ago
my top:
1 - Ian bemolator
2 - Hussein Haddad
3 - Felipe praino
ghassanmetal 8 months ago
my top:
1 - Hussein Haddad
2 - Ian bemolator
3 - Dhalif
TheGuitarristamaluco 8 months ago
I think Fran Alonso's take ist outstanding, so emotional and good sounding. As it was his own song. Maybe Dhalif's first take (red EBMM) as my personal #2, and third ...hm... Damir Puh. Cheers Thomas
ThomasJordt 8 months ago
My top:
1 - Eliezy Guittar
2 - Dhalif
3 - Ian Bemolator
;D
23metz 8 months ago
1 : MaTt HUGUET (why? I dont know :D)
2 : Vincenzo Cavallo (Great sound and nice phrasing)
3 : Kasperi Heikkinen ( very nice shred and I love harmonics )
Of course, there are many nice entries in that contest but I didn't check all over them! Again, thanks to Milan polak and the others judges to propose us, this great contest :)
matthieu71 8 months ago
1 - cjoey39 ( Grt stuff)
2 - 74chri ( INTENSE)
3 - theBRENNOGUITAR ( Excellent) ! note:
as far as Bemolator is concerned, when I checked out his entry.... Very tasteful. although I heard a several "off " notes... * scales are definitely shredding.. but I think more emphasis should be put on a better melody instead of just scales. Just MHO * Peace
TheFiddlah 8 months ago 90
@TheFiddlah Wow! #1??? Hey John! Long time no hear! Thanks for all the support over the years man!! Joey Vaughan "World Blues Attack"
cjoey39 8 months ago 3
@TheFiddlah i couldn't agree more!
jashobbsie 8 months ago
@TheFiddlah I agree with your opinion here John! Just one of those tracks that screams for melody!
albooher1 8 months ago 2
@TheFiddlah Hey John! Thanks for the plug man!! Yeah! Great comment about the melody! Without melody music becomes a total arbitrary mess of tangled notes and incomplete ideas. Music comes from the heart not the fingers as you always demonstrate with your profound moving and inspired instrumentals! Take care old friend! Nice to hear from you again!! Joey Vaughan "World Blues Attack"
cjoey39 8 months ago 28
Hello everybody, this contest have many guitarist good... But, my TOP 3 is:
1 - Eliezy Guittar
2 - Melqui
3 - Jiri Novotny
ChrystianMIM 8 months ago
1: Eliezy Guitar
2. Ian Bemolator
3: Felipe praino
ghusbizonho 8 months ago
Great Contest. So, my TOP 3 is: 1-Eliezy Guittar 2-Max Sokolov 3-Melqui
LeonardoFoschi 8 months ago
my top 3 is:
1-Eliezy Guittar 2-Morten Faerestrand 3-Jiri Novotny
TheSgtCesar 8 months ago
(no particular order) :)
1: Joop Wolters
2. Dhalif
3: Morten Faerestrand
louzarv1 8 months ago
I really do think the Guitar is the most versatile instrument. The Guitar can produce so many sounds! I love a piano, sax bass, drums,etc. but they are limited to the different sounds they can produce. The guitar can sustain notes or bend them like bomb explosions. The Guitar can make you cry just listening to an emotional acoustic composition. The Guitar can Rock, Scream, talk, Girls love guitar players and play it some guitarists are even considered GODS. I say save a tree and make a Guitar!
markmusicman 8 months ago
I'm your fan =)
rasocomercial 8 months ago 9
@rasocomercial cool thanks! :)
MilanPolak 8 months ago
1_Eliezy Guittar
2_Ian Bemolator
3_Jiri Novotny
hermeson10 8 months ago
1-Eliezy Guittar
2-Ian Bemolator
3-Nuno Pinto
ValberZzyzxrd 8 months ago
1_Eliezy Guittar
2_Ian Bemolator
3_Jiri Novotny
hermeson10 8 months ago
1º Eliezy Guittar 2ºIan Bemolator 3ºNuno Pinto
ferreira920 8 months ago
Top 3:
1) Eliezy Guittar
2) Ian Bemolator
3) Melqui
rogerinberlandia 8 months ago
1-Eliezy Guittar 2-Ian Bemolator
3-Nuno Pinto
tiagocimeries 8 months ago
1º Eliezy Guittar 2º Ian Bemolator 3ºNuno Pinto
tiagocimeries 8 months ago
Top 3:
1- Eliezy Guittar
2-Ian Bemolator
3-Melqui
rogerinberlandia 8 months ago
My personal top 3:
1_Eliezy Guittar
2_Max Sokolov
3_Nuno Pinto
everyone was great too
willcsson 8 months ago
My personal top 3:
1_Eliezy Guittar
2_Max Sokolov
3_Nuno Pinto
everyone was great too
willcsson 8 months ago
@ProdigyChild2014 ok but next time you feel like "talking smack" go find yourself another playground. This event was intended to be a peaceful get together of like minded guitarists and for the most part it's been kept this way...
MilanPolak 8 months ago 2
Personal top 3:
1) Felipe Praino
2) Jiri Novotny
3) Nuno Pinto
.....
4) Smokin' Fudo ... :-D
Greetings from Turin.
Fudo
SmokinFudo 8 months ago
Tons of entries!! This contest was a blast,thanks everyone! Good luck with the 400+ videos!
AlexB
pollin 8 months ago
@pollin thanks for being a part of it Alex!
MilanPolak 8 months ago
mr milan...if you have done to pick the top 3 and announcing it...can you announced too the top 20?? i wanna know who the top 20 against 400++ contestant....thanks :)
Gseckerfers 8 months ago
@Gseckerfers we'll see what we can do. It's not just me - I work together with other judges...
MilanPolak 8 months ago
@MilanPolak yeah i know but what i mean is...if you and the other judges has announced the top 3..please anounced the result of top 20 too....i wanna know like what the top 20 in this contest....and thanks mr milan for this great contest : )
Gseckerfers 8 months ago
My personal favor entry: Cláudio Pereira Kiari
arrowwebtech 8 months ago
I have checked out about 30 so far and I liked Damir Puh, Tomislav Lizatovic, Radu Sulek, faridz Muhammid and James Bell. I'm sure there are allot of others that are great . I'm going to try to listen to some more tomorrow. It is so cool how a backing track can produce very similar results and completely different results also. That is the beauty of the GUITAR!! Thank GOD for GUITARS! Thanks for the competition also.
markmusicman 8 months ago
@markmusicman thanks man, agreed! :)
MilanPolak 8 months ago
@ProdigyChild2014 you asked the question, so I replied to you. I recommend starting your own competition, finding a company that sponsors cool prizes and managing all the comments, requests, messages and video entries coming in 24h/day. Then let's talk again... until then I'm done talking to you!
MilanPolak 8 months ago
I haven't been able to watch all the entries but there really are some wonderful players on this one. Kudos to all I've watched and as for picking the top three...not a task I would envy! Good luck with the judging.
Haydensmusic 8 months ago
@Haydensmusic thanks man!
MilanPolak 8 months ago
rasocomercial 8 months ago
@rasocomercial Sorry for the bad writing. I'll try to improve now.
WINNERS: 1.Felipe Prain; 2.Max Sokolov; 3.Jason Hobbs.
ALMOST WINNERS: Christian Clement, Tom Richardson; Andriano Angelov; VAWRZYN; Nuno Pinto; Dave Arcane; Dhalif; Mateusz Badura, Bub Zulu.
rasocomercial 8 months ago
@rasocomercial Hey man, thanks for the mention!
TomRichardson92 8 months ago
@ProdigyChild2014 wow, are you calling me a douche...?!?!? Simple question, simple answer. If you can't handle it, don't ask but I really think you shouldn't talk to me like that... I am investing a LOT of time & work into this competition and over all for free. Believe it or not but I do have a life too and questions like yours are just redundant (and so is your reaction)... bye!
MilanPolak 8 months ago
lol, gotta love those people who aren't even subscribed or participated but are the first ones to post their personal top3... ;)
MilanPolak 8 months ago 21
OK guys, impossible for me to list a TOP 3, but my clear favourite has to be jirkanov777 (Jiri Novotny). Go check him out, I've never heard anything quite like it.
damadstuntman 8 months ago
@damadstuntman Thanks man :) Im really glad you like the playing. The backing track was really nice for coming up with some new stuff and thats always fun :) btw. Your entry is really good man - love your tone and your technique as well...
jirkanov777 8 months ago
Where is the backingtrack?
williamindragunawan 8 months ago
Hey guys, let's hear your personal TOP 3!!!
MilanPolak 8 months ago 21
@MilanPolak 1) Morten Faerestrand 2) Felipe Praino 3) Stephen Ross
NatSaralamba 8 months ago
@MilanPolak 1)Eliezy Guittar 2)Felipe Praino 3) Ian Bemolator
dimeely 8 months ago
@MilanPolak I'm trying to list my personal TOP 3 ;)
rasocomercial 8 months ago
@MilanPolak I'm almost there O.o
rasocomercial 8 months ago
@ProdigyChild2014 c'mon guys, give us a break! We have over 420 video entries, competition's been closed for one day and everyone starts asking when the results will be published. Before asking why don't you go through all the entries and pick your personal TOP 3...?
MilanPolak 8 months ago 6