Cover of Per Nilsson's solo on The Illusionist, by Scar Symmetry

[MaXaNoMaLoUs]

Since you're amazing, could you try and cover "Bounincing in a Bottomless pit" from Fredrik Thordendal's Special Defects - Sol Niger, or a montauge of all the solos.. anyways, THIS Video was Awesome and I must go practice to feel better lol

[specialbru]

great playing brother!



[anoukwakely]

MOTHER FUCKER OF HELL

O.O..

[funkadelicchille]

i get dizzy watching this video ... extrem tone and control 

[neo69hk]

really great cover..

could u please tell me ..

did you picking the notes from 0:17 - 0:19 ?

or just the left hand hammer on and off ?

thank you

[ArtificialFlavaFTB2]

@neo69hk There sweeps with taps in them.

[21tdarby]

You sound just like him! I've seen so many attempts and no one has his magic but you. And I thought you were good enough when I saw you master Marty Friedman! I want to hear your own songs because you are easily one of the most polished guitarists to upload a video on this site.

[fuzzpx4d]

yeah ! Thanks for tab :">

[sonitusdeus]

Incredible playing. I see you use Bare Knuckle pickups, which one's are you using if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks,

[Lymesloop]

@sonitusdeus I think it's the Cold Sweat he uses. It says so in his other vids.

[cowcrusher]

Still around 75% speed on getting this solo down (yeah my sloppy videos say otherwise that I can possibly do this solo but take this with a grain of salt). But the damn sweeping at the end I can't seem to get because my brain really really really wants to go back up the arpeggio instead of starting from the E string again. Sick chops man, college takes a lot of my time so my chops are lacking recently. I hope to find some more time since I love playing. (just can't play well for youtube haha)

[NeodragusAdz]

@cowcrusher you don't have to sweep at the end of the solo, thats not how it actually sounds on the song, either. that end part is actually tapped, but Nolly chose to show off =p

[metalmasster]

Who the fuck dont like this? (1 dont like)

[chillichomper]

@metalmasster Gotta be some campfire chord player

[signinname41]

i hate shredding so much.

[METALLICA6547]

@signinname41 because you cant do it ,or what! and that wasnt shreding that was soulful playing! shreding is that shit zach wylde tries to do

[signinname41]

@METALLICA6547 lol he's doing sweeps and tapping on an RG-style flat radius shred guitar at a pretty brisk speed and you say he's not shredding. Come on, man. I don't know what else to say but come the fuck on.

Shredding sucks because it distracts a very large number of guitarists from song writing.

[METALLICA6547]

@signinname41 if thats shreding then maybe you just cant play fast,thats mid tempo soloing at best,im not saying i dislike it,their my fav band,but in my opinion shreding is what slayer does on every solo,the solo's in children of bodom fast shit,the style of guitar doesnt mater,i can shred on an acoustic for that matter,yngwie is a shreder this solo isnt shreding,and thats all i have to say

[signinname41]

@METALLICA6547 The solo from "South of Heaven", just as an example, isn't radically different from this in terms of technical chops or speed. This solo contains a lot of large intervals which is why it's slower. Do you think playing a single note really fast is shredding? The notes matter as well.

Flat radii, jumbo frets and thin necks facilitate fast playing. That's why shredding wasn't that big in the early days of rock n roll when guitars had small radii, small frets and fat necks.

[athannos]

lol...dude..you nailedddddddddddd it!



[francheskolini]

errrccelenteeeeee gil culiaoo

[Ibanezmarro]

Nolly...holy shit

[kmanick]

this video helped decide to try the rebel yell in my Ibanez RG7CT 7 string. I finally got it installed this past weekend and it sounds great. Like a tighter version of an Alnico Nailbomb. thanks recommending this Nolly!

[AngstRiddenDreams]

How do you like these as compared to your nailbombs before?

[pwguitarded]

Thank you sooo much for making a tab! Do you have more?

[JesterIF]

Probably the best cover of this solo on Youtube. Be proud!

[NeglectedField]

I love that whole sliding in from above thing, very Steve Vai. Just goes to show you don't always need a Floyd for fluid expressive playing.

[ProphetOfShred]

One of my favourite solos of all time. Great job dude!

[minhmeoquay]

beautiful guitar

[cowcrusher]

Hey man what bare knuckle would you choose for a 7 string for a guy who likes to play Vai, Gilbert, Petrucci, Satch, and jazz fusion (such as guthrie govan and tom quayle)

A few people have told me holy divers but you seem to have tons of different BKPs and have tested thema ll on your same rig.

[grumpy165]

Dude you are a beast!...how would you recommend i tackle a solo like this?

[JoshuaLoG1]

Hey Nolly, thanks for huge help you've gave me choosing the rebel yell! One more question, I'm looking for neck pickup to match. I'd love the painkiller neck from what I've heard from clips and descriptions, but would it match the rebel yell. Would it be to hot for it. If not what could you recommend to be similar. Again, thanks for the help Nollster!

[Nollythegreat]

@JoshuaLoG1

Yep, I think the Painkiller would be a bit on the hot side. If you want a pickup with similar (if not more) definition, check out the Riff Raff. You'll have to work a bit harder because of the lower output, but the payoff is extreme clarity, dynamic response and open voicing. It'll be unforgiving, but you'll be a better player for it.

[Junnage]

What camera do you use to record all of the video and audio for your stuff?

[FaxMachineDx39]

dude that was beast, subbed

[SeanStephensen]

taaaabs

[Vansork91]

Chris broderick's guitar?

[NeoMetalx]

@Vansork91 No, that would be an ibanez 420z :P

[jivejames67119]

my god i wish i could afford a blackmachine with bare knuckles

[asianaxeman]

mate just wanted to ask which neck pickup is best for articulate sweep picking+- juicy neck leads- VH2 /NB or RY? I like the snappy nature of the nailbomb but am very intrigued by the VHII neck. (already have a CS,MM,PK neck).

[Jazzertron888]

i cannot stop watching this video. freakin amazing

[Teqnick]

Nolly, totally loving the tone you got out of those, and as always - Killer playing.

[Slashbag69]

Perfect man. If you havent heard it already, you should check out Deviate From The Form from the same album. A video for it would be nice as well :P

[Cairnivore]

oh and btw where can i get a set of these pickups? your tone is majestic and it beasts the jesus out of mine. im from montreal, quebec, canada

[Cairnivore]

fucking nice cover man haha (o: very clean

[Cairnivore]

@Cairnivore plus i love your tone. how can i get ahold of these pickups? they beast the jesus out of mine

[MrBatshitcrazy]

holy shit man, that was sick, tonewise, playing wise, sweet guitar too

[fatsuperfly]

whats the word on the singer search?

[Matt19M]

Pretty godd! Best Performance of this song on youtube

[M0rganstudios]

Nice!!

[TruNikkaz]

amazing

Per is one of my favorites

[JacobShredder]

Dear, Nolly, you just blew my mind. Yours, LiamENGL, and PaulWardingham and the only people who play the dang solo right.

I now have massive respect for you.

[7Kiymaira7]

Woah ! holy shit mate! 0.0

Favourited

[XDMikeyThePikeyXD]

Beaut solo, beaut execution. Nolly strikes again!

[Ocelot911]

@Nollythegreat so whats the difference between a rebel yell bridge/ coldsweat neck and painkiller bridge/ coldsweat neck combination.

[Nollythegreat]

@Ocelot911 The Painkiller is alot more aggressive, with this crazy upper mid snarl. The Rebel Yell isn't as hot or angry, but it's warmer and juicier for leads. It's incredible versatile too, which isn't the PK's strong suit.

[JoshuaLoG1]

Hey Nolls!

I just bought an old Ibby RGA121 mahogany body with a thick maple cap. So my guess is its a bright guitar.

I trust your judgement entirely!

I LOVEEEE The tone your getting here.

I want a pick-up to fatten up this guitar but still be quite bright and very clear with a nice attack to play periphery shiz!

Would you recommend the rebel yell?

Or like a cold sweat?

[summitthescale]

No joke, I make it an everyday thing just to watch this video and hear that note on the 19th fret. Those pickups are nothing to fuck with.

How much would a pair of those cost me? I just got a pair of 81/85EMGS and personally I am extremely dissatisfied.

[Nollythegreat]

@summitthescale Ah, thanks dude, glad you dig the video!

I see you're in the US, so search google for a guitar shop called The Axe Palace in Boston - they are Bareknuckle dealers who sell on much cheaper than it would work out if you imported a set direct from BKP.

[summitthescale]

@Nollythegreat I found a set of 'WarPigs' for 299. I'm pretty sure that what's i'll invest in. And dude, I want a blackmachine guitar so bad, but apparently there is like a multi-year waiting list. Lame. Anyway, you are a bad ass! Take it easy man and thanks for the response. I appreciate it!

[ilikeswords14]

@Nollythegreat I just ordered a set of rebel yells from nick at the axe palace covered for $304 shipping to michigan. Phenomenal shop!

[Wattyb2]

@summitthescale

I second Nolly's comment. I recently picked up a set from Nick @ the Axe Palace; really good price and awesomely helpful guy.

[xVSxNightamre]

l2playnoob

[AlterBridgeRule]

I've watched this video about 5 times today. Awesome stuff.

[stc423]

That sweep-tap thing at the end of the solo is just plain rediculous.

[SaintsOfSpaulding]

Hey!

do you use eco picking or alternate? or do you blend?

couse im trying to perfect my playing. i think i blend, but mostly eco-picking.

what do you think i should choose?

peace//hank ps love your covers and your blackmachine's!

[Nollythegreat]

@SaintsOfSpaulding

Hey dude, thanks! For this solo I'm using alot of economy and sweep picking. My advice would be not to overthink it, just use whichever technique suits what you're playing best for any given lick.

[123method]

@SaintsOfSpaulding don't over think it, but practice both really hard so they can become automatic without over thinking it :)

[asianaxeman]

mouth watering Nolly love that juicy playing. Is the rebel yell tighter than the JB for metal playing by the way? sounds sick

[Nollythegreat]

@asianaxeman

Cheers man! The RY is definitely tighter than a JB, and much, much more toneful. You should check it out!

[asianaxeman]

@Nollythegreat yeah dude, I haven't bought any alnico bridges from tim yet, all ceramic so far....intrigued to delve in to A5 for maximum juice!

[TheNocturnal666]

WIN

[phantomdoodler]

you're ridiculous

[AlucardXIX]

Nolly...why do you have to make everyone else look so bad? haha

[CheeseCakeee]

wow dude that was flawless, amazing stuff :)

hope your band is doing good

[summitthescale]

You are something else man. That tone and precision is fucking untouchable!

[scherzo1928]

thats one of the best covers of any Per solo in here. Best Phrasing anyways.

If you want to try other of his solos, go for:

Plain cool: Carved in stone (easier but extremely cool), Radiant Strain.

Phrasing: Deviate from the Form (you will love that), Detach from the outcome.

Complete awesome: Noumenon and Phenomenon, and my facorite, GHOST PROTOTYPE 1 (personal favorite =P)

[c9chord]

@scherzo1928 Deviate from the Form is insanely cool.

[guitaristman23]

fuck man you defantly seem to be acomplised as far and paying goes i only dream to be that good

[Rusti84]

eheh i love that solo :)

but u have to post more often :P

[i8i7]

damn thats sick!

[InsanoGerbil]

Perfect dude. Excellent tone and playing.

[DeanFromHell1993]

sick as fuckin fuck O.O

[ZaphodBeeblebrox65]

God damn that looks harder than it sounds... still, stellar playing as ever dude!

[prydogga]

Amazing as usual man, did you learn that by ear? I havfe alot of trouble with Per's stuff.

[Nollythegreat]

@prydogga Thanks man! Yep, always by ear!

[lauriemonk]

great as ever Mr Nolly ;)

[Strassenpennarz]

WHAT - THE - F**!? :D

nice, really nice

[SteveHubbardGuitar]

love this solo.. i really need to learn it! scar symmetry rox

[deadeternityguitar]

WOW ^_^ I should learn that.... lol Good job as always Nolly

[knowthetruth2]

fucking awesome man