Brian Larkin: Nicolo Paganini's "Moto Perpetuo"

[JUNIBASCO]

Amazing playing man! Found you on Vahe's page!

[bANDynamiTe]

I watched this video today about 10 times..somehow I always end up here at your video :D I love to listen ot it

[larkinguitar]

@bANDynamiTe Wow, 10 times? That's a lot of notes to process! ;) Glad you enjoy it!

[bANDynamiTe]

@larkinguitar I did. I am looking for a tab as I mentioned in my message. I want to lean it

[AgentDC76]

Colour me impressed...

Wait... rewind that...

Colour me BLOWN THE HELL AWAY!! :-D Just wow, man! I think even Paganini himself would be impressed by your musicianship!

(Also, props for the Pink Floyd poster. ;-))

[larkinguitar]

@AgentDC76 Thanks! :)

[andyvicius]

amazing brian... insane technique!

[larkinguitar]

@andyvicius Thanks, Andres!

[oscaronorato]

True Brian,

It is worth mentioning that I only reached the first part of the Moto Perpetuo. But when I saw Yehudi Menuhin playing the violin the "Moto Perpetuo" at 200 bpm I thought I could do the same on the guitar, without Ligatos, but pure "Up & Down"from my pick. But it is true, in my best moments I did not go beyond 120 bpm. So I'll keep that speed and complete all learning the subject. This will be even more convenient and probably less harmful, as you say.

Thanks for your response.

[oscaronorato]

Excellent is the only full version of "Moto Perpetuo" that I have seen and heard on electric guitar played at the same speed I have on my sheet music and the version of Menuhin on the violin that I saw on youtube. I think they should be 200 b.p.m. if I remember correctly.

Congratulations

[larkinguitar]

@oscaronorato Very kind words. Thank you! "Allegro vivace" is always open to interpretation, isn't it? I think 150-160 is fast enough for this piece... Doing this at 200bpm probably would have given me carpal tunnel and/or tendonitis and/or brain damage.

[lozzano]

F****n unbelievable !!!! How did you manage to remember those zillion notes !!!! Bravissimo amigo !!!! Your performance is very clean as well !!!! A+++++++++

[larkinguitar]

@lozzano Thanks so much, I really appreciate it! :

[scherenhaenden]

really funny ur face... but you did it cool...

[larkinguitar]

@scherenhaenden Yeah, unfortunately I was born ugly, and my face will always be funny looking. Thanks for pointing it out. :)

[karlosed]

Well done man

[viper1991]

that alternate picking accuracy is just freakin mind blowing.

[lecheparavaka]

GOOD!!!

[ChicoMiceliChannel]

Saw your version of moto perpetuo and i got stoned!!!!great phrasing and feel and technique!!

Great job!!!Amazing player!!

[fecalforce]

Incredible! Awesome job, man.

[thehusk666]

from one Larkin to another Dude!! this rips!!! great job

[checagou1340]

super playing, great musicality.

[violinlova]

One of the most exciting classical to electric guitar pieces I have seen!

[bANDynamiTe]

very awesome!!!! I want to learn this one=)

[ShredReviews]

I absolutely need to learn this....why can't you be in the UK Brian! :)

(Excellent job by the way.....)

[TurismoValles]

Excellent!!!! wow I like, Thanks

[vicJtor]

Sick man! I remember I was going to sing this with you for one of those wednesday perforamances, haha! Awesome!

[SibeRa777]

great, what a patience you had to learn it all!!! :P

[oldpython]

Very musical, very well perfromed and it is clear not done with distortion. Beatiful performance.

[dmmc1043]

kickass brian!

[Genowulf]

Excellent job!

[RaterisimoCBA]

PER - FECT.

There´s simply nothing bad to say about your performance ... You have achieved technical perfection pal, now play Yngwie Malmsteen´s "Far Beyond the Sun", "Arpeggios From Hell", and "Caprici Di Diablo" (from his last album) and I think you are done ! ;)

Cheers !

[saligkaros]

HOW do you remember all these notes?!!

respect

[caribooho]

i can't find the tabs for the whole song. can anyone help me? plz.

[dtma24]

i think marshall harrison has some.

[HlynurS]

Use your ear...

[larkinguitar]

It's always good to challenge yourself that way, but with some pieces like this one, the fingering is very important, and there are a lot of decisions to make. So let me just add to that... "Use your ear... And then when you're figuring out fingerings, use your brain." :)

[HlynurS]

Yup, that's right. I was concerned about the fingering so I checked some tabs but they contradicted each other. Best way IMO is to use your ear, and like you said, decide what fingering is best for you!

[demonheunet]

you are the shit!!!!! now go play it live at a show!!!

[Phrygian12]

nice! you should try out the 16th caprice of Paganini

so how is that Carvin? was it worth the money?

i im the market for a 7 string and the only guitar that catches my eye as for good Spec's is Carvin but i hear their guitars are little Over rated for the money

[johnaiton]

I love watching this video, awesome playing!

[Fripp1117]

I dont belive in my eyes. It is amazing.

[KrapXela]

Superb technique! Sounded perfectly perfect to me. :p

[VH5150VH]

Omg. This song is hard, beautiful and a great alternate pickin exercise. I will try to learn it after I get No Boundaries perfectly. Great playing.

[limelightsuperstar]

hey dude thats amazing. i've learned it just myself and i know how much dedication that takes.

[rudocurtir]

OMG! That was insane! O_o

Aren't you hanging in the JP forums anymore?

[larkinguitar]

Thanks! Nah, I'm done with that place... Reading most of the posts there damages my brain.

[rudocurtir]

haha, I understand that...

I subscribed to your videos, I think they're worth it.

Take care of yourself mate ;)

[Lotion5150]

LMFAO i saw you with dark empire and i thought you were a singer this is a total mindfuck seeing this

[larkinguitar]

"I thought you were a singer"... I am. =P

[Lotion5150]

I know but i didn't realize that you could probably rip any guitarist that was in that building hahahah

[iNsaneTube]

AWESOME! can't wait for the fretless version

[lupusfunera]

DAMN! YOU'RE FUCKIN GOOD! 5 stars 4 you

[urik]

Damn great man. Also nice to hear it clean instead of distorted.

[Ponch]

FANTASTIC DUDEEEE !!!! :D

[leakyfossett]

Brian, this is so awesomely entertaining! I love it!

[iansmith91]

I wonder if I'll ever be able to do that.

[evanbuck101]

thats insane. how do you memorize that?!

[bass08053]

Brian, as a friend and former roommate, I have to say I am glad that you have finally made this piece come alive. I remember you punching walls and pulling alley cat's intestines apart to make it right. Bravo Brian...Bravo!

[viper1991]

@bass08053 Cat intestines are the root of his powers? Interesting....

[johnaiton]

That was just Unbelievable.