Behind the scenes of lonlonjp videos

[RomerNakata]

自分の部屋が録音の時あまりにも小さいと思ったのに・・・

[s3bbe1337]

Epic :D

[TheRESTLESSFAITH]

hahahaha he played the hospital theme of pokemon xDD awsome

[TheFrancisKiwi]

Does anyone know if lonlon's mic connected to the computer or amp? Thanks :)

[lonlonjp]

@TheFrancisKiwi haha^^

I know. The mic was connected to Zoom H4n, a handy recorder :)

[150Link]

wow many Honours for this video ^0^ lol

Im glad you made this video. you are amazing..such a special talent.

[zaverdragon1]

hey mr. lon u should make a video introducing yourself and also just speaking a little about ur experience, i mean WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU make a little introduction ; )

[boxxmon]

recording a recording?!@#@#!!

[narto690]

hahahahaha!! I almot saw your face jsjsjsjsj!!! hi how are you with the tutorial videos???? :O

[megapurpleweed420]

lonlon i feel like i know u but you dont know me ... thats the beauty of the youtube fan relationship keep playing brother ^^

[YoungNeil0o0]

What about the guitar you used on window to the past with the really fancy design in the soundhole?... I really like that one XD

[DDarksGuitar]

You are the Chuck Norris of guitar for me lonlonjp!

Another brazilian fan!

[jmcmma9]

If I ever decide that I hate the guitar. I can once one of lonlonjp's videos and completely change my mind.

[TheRottinginside]

You playing make my days very happy, thanks and keep this awesome work.

Theses musics are just a piece of our hearts and I cant express how much it means.

Brasil says Hallo!!!!!!

[yyy12232]

lonlonjp... I absolutely love the sound you're getting...

I don't know if you're still replying to these posts, but incase you are, I'm really wondering which mic's you use and if there are any tips / experience you can share on placing it.

Cheers from your newest subscriber :)

[lonlonjp]

@yyy12232

Thanks for your watching this video^^

As for your question, the mic is RODE =)

Hope everything is allright for you :)

i appreciate your subscribing too

[agentcode013]

what kind of microphone do you use for your recording?

[Zachary1234567890Mon]

Bourree is amazing! u need to make that a whole seperate video.

[migalpigal]

i also have a vox amp ^^

[IamKoreanMan]

lol we have the same step #1 XD

[MasukeUchima]

Wow, you´re rally amazing lon!

All this stuff..

Man, I really need a microphone for my guitar videos, yours has good audio but mine... Shame.

[lingfenggao]

Nice, I love your videos and selection of songs. How many time do you usually record to get a satisfactory video?

[Riiku13th]

I like this video very much, it shows a bit of your character and humor (:

[thorekz]

i kneel before you

i ve been watching your videos, and besides playing very good, your arrangements are original and great, clean and pure

and above all you look like a humble nice and great person

i send you my greets from Chile

[ZedaneXlll]

OOh! you can almost see the mysterious man's face on this one

[badassrapper75]

how much was the Ibanez? the Ibanez is one of my favourite brands of guitars

[lonlonjp]

@badassrapper75 haha^^

i do not remember it exactly.

i think it costed me about $250 or 300.

When i dropped in a music shop, the guitar was displayed as a special sale item just behind the auto-glass-door, and i fell in love with it on the spot xD

[kanshiketsu89]

Oh I love this Prelude to cello suite... :D I tried to learn it a couple of times but it just won't stay in my head. :P

[ANGERMAX84]

The Maniac Sound is a very nice guitar.

[akiramoh]

woow you're the best lonlon,the best guitarist of the world!

[Gsus665]

^^ think its your intention, but...do you know the tv-show "home improvement" with tim allen :) ? his neighbour wilson ?? his face is never full in the camera, everytimes something is hiding a little part of it :)

hehe, cool video...

[geoclph]

That rendition of Bourrée in E minor by Bach on the Ibanez EW10A '07 made me shiver haha.

Have you made a video with that song yet?... if not I highly suggest it, it would be amazing. :D

[rockmaster987]

i really like the first guitar, and mostly the ibanez EW 10A 07 i like the desighn in the neck, looks nice! and how it sounds

[lonlonjp]

@rockmaster987 haha^^

My Ibanez guitar would be proud of your comment =D

[JJCorny]

:O Oh you're using an Ibanez EW! I already wondered why that guitar looked so familiar to me in the videos... I'm playing on an EW as well! :) (EW20WNE)

[NordicTune]

oh..one question.. what for a soong is played first??

I would like to learn it.

[lonlonjp]

@NordicTune haha^^

it is "JS Bach Prelude, Solo Cello Suite No. 1" as described above =)

Please have a look at my full version of the song on my channel^^

[NordicTune]

cool

i watch your videos for a long time, but just seen this tutorial.

i like it ^^

[MaliceBloodlust]

I would love to hear you and Kate do a song together, is there any chance of that happening anytime?

[delmago1]

i want your crews maniac sound so bad its got a really nice sound! so let me get this straight

guitar designed for nylon strings but with an amp plug?

[lonlonjp]

@delmago1

lol... i am not a sales clerk of this guitar xD

Yes, it is.

The guitar is designed for nylon strings with an amp plug.

[delmago1]

@lonlonjp awesome, its my favorite of ur guitars. ur classical is nice too! i find the steel strings harder to play

[2RandomGirls]

You've seen some of katethegreat19's videos? I listen to her stuff, too.

You have a lot of cool stuff!

[lonlonjp]

@2RandomGirls Yes!

i am a huge fan of katethegreat19 too =)

[konochi520]

xD PokeCenter theme

[lonlonjp]

you are absolutely right ^^

Please enjoy PokeCenter Theme full version on my solo guitar video =)

[noutathewolf]

Oh what I cute little video camera ^^ I didn't know you had to take care of your nails though.

[lonlonjp]

haha xD

Thanks posting your comment =)

it takes great efforts to keep them in very good condition... lol

[benhoward1]

do you use any specific brand of nylon strings?

[lonlonjp]

Yes ^-^

Augustin Red, mainly due to my budget restriction and my gutiar teacher's recommendation 30 years ago... lol

[Krado182]

I couldn't help but be curious, is your pinky like that from playing the guitar so much or is that how it's always been?

[lonlonjp]

since i was born =)

[guitarhero211295]

lonlonjp,are you a woman?

[lonlonjp]

no way xD

i am a father of 3 sons =)

[fluffycokemachine]

@lonlonjp aha... i was going to ask you the same thing because your nails are so pretty! But I guess that's better than having gross nails!

[ClassicTracks2]

Upon researching Manuel Contreras Guitars, The only US vendor has models priced over $10,000 (Guitar Salon International). A hefty price for such a nice instrument!

[lonlonjp]

i am so sorry about hearing your information ;)

i bought this guitar 24 years ago in Madrid by myself, at that time it was a reasonably priced guitar.

[Warhawk666]

I love the Crew maniac. Its sounds and looks soooo good. Autograph it for me and I'll pay you!!

[LordSear]

I wish to see your amazing face!

[mateusbmedeiros]

" ... Germany, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Spain, Mexico, France, Poland, Brasil, Hong Kong, Russia and Sweden??... lol"

Well, i'm a reealy fan of yours, and you are one of my inspirations in playing guitar, and i'm Brazilian ^^

It's good to see that the world also likes you and your playing, i would be really angry if someone with such a technique were underrated.

[lonlonjp]

Thanks for your kind comment ^o^

[64dilandau64]

Excelentes videos sigue adelante me gustaria que subieras mas de canciondes de Koji Kondo y Yoko Kanno ya que son mis compositores japoneses favoritos y si te quieres salir de la linea pues uno de alguna cancion Mexicana... Saludos desde México y eres genial

[arthigosan]

Will you make another behind the scenes with you doing the arrangments?

[rush2death]

Lonlonjp!!!!

Your are a GOD!

I love your playing, so much talent and taste!

You Play all my favorite video game theme and you OWNED them! Magnificent!

I could never tell you a much i respect and truly admire you

Love from Canada!

Nobuo Uematsu Should be proud!

[remwill07]

nice video, wish icould have stuff like those someday, i like to play as good as you too. ^_^

greetings from the philippines, Mabuhay!

(im half japanese BTW ^^)

[Neolitico9]

Beautiful Ibanez, with aBeautiful sound.

Great!

[vernonore]

This behind the scenes look is priceless! Thanks for posting.

[Cardammon]

Your skills are amazing lon! And not everyone is so self-distanced to confirm such a lovely video ;-)

We know You better now and this is more fun! ^^

[lonlonjp]

Thanks so much for your posting a nice comment on this video =)

[joshrussell18]

hey lonlon!

im glad you made this video, i learned alot from this

and you have a great sense of humor, keep up the good work, you deserve all the respect in the world for what you do! =D

[cingle2004jp]

I thought first what does that have to do with anything, but noticed you are so unique as well as pleasing.

[ZoIdStEr345]

gr8 video...could you try to play the kikujiro theme song by joe hisaishi...that would be gr8...

[BeruCampos]

hehe great to know your instruments, maybe I'll buy something similar;

is that Manuel Contreras a rarity or I can buy in usual guitar stores?

[lonlonjp]

haha..xD

i do not think you can buy it at your nearest music shop.

i bought it at his workshop in Madrid, Spain by myself in March, 1986 =)

[toansj]

just search up his name and go to the site and click on distributors and it'll show u where to buy one. There are California, Italy and even inJapan...if you're not near those places then I guess you're have to travel.

[lonlonjp]

Thanks for providing your information with us ^o^

[wildfire3969]

lol you always use the manuel contreras on the slow, solemn songs. Everytime I see it on your vid thumbnails I click on it, its a habit of mine, I love the tone of that guitar

[lonlonjp]

Haha..　Thanks so much for your watching my guitar videos and your comment on my Manuel Contreras 1986. i have a lot of memories with this one ^-^

[xilvan]

hi lonlonjjp,

Do you have something to recommend for a mic to record the sound ?

maybe a small one ?

[lonlonjp]

sorry.. i do not have any idea ;)

because i cannot afford to compare some mic because of my budget restriction xD

[kraids543211]

Do you put anything unsual on your right hand's nails? Like olive oil for example. In order to keep them strong and clean?

[lonlonjp]

haha.. not at all ^-^

it's my natural nails :)

please note that it is very difficult to keep it in a fine condition ;)

[tayrobinson123]

Thanks for the Vid! Now I know how to start a guitar vid. I'm hoping some day I could play some of my songs I made on my FL Software on my guitar as a Solo Guitar thing. When I do, I'll let you know! :)

[lonlonjp]

Thanks posting your comment on this video ^o^

i will be looking forward to watching your guitar video then :)

[lossel1]

lol i really hate my katar its an old katar na d toning sucks badly lol hate these 1980s katar although it pretty kool to have one but still hate them. man i'm spamming this alot lol. well keep up the excellent (not great but excellent) work. 8)

[lonlonjp]

Take care of your guitar ^^

In anyway, thanks watching my videos often =D

[lossel1]

shoo...i want to order it online T^T...but if i did idk how money system really works in japan...some reason i do no about mexico and european money and how it works lol.

[lossel1]

sry for the spam but do u use nylon strings or steel strings?

[lonlonjp]

i use both ^^

as for Crews, it's nylon.

as for Ibanez, it's steel xD

[delmago1]

i thought crews is a steel string guitar, and could you please put all the songs you play here on a video?

[lossel1]

btw...is it easier to play with ur nails long or short? just asking cause i find it a bit hard playing with short nails.

[lonlonjp]

it depends on "you", whether long or short would be better "for you" ^-^

[lossel1]

the crews maniac sound looks and sounds so sweet :) i just gotta have it

I:[E}

[lonlonjp]

haha... the president of the guitar company would be delighted to hear your comment =) i did not meet him before but he seems to be a nice person, according to Mr. Fujiwara, music shop manager =D

[lossel1]

:( stinks...well...think i can order it online and have it be shipped to US?

[lossel1]

very nice ^^

i was wondering where u get the crews maniac sound guitar and how much do it sell for? i want one of those sweet guitar u have ^^

[lonlonjp]

Do you live in Japan?

i think the guitar is available only in Japan :)

anyway, thanks always encouraging me ^-^

[asitakka]

watch my movie of Miyazaki - Castle in the sky-

[asitakka]

thanks, lonlonjp

[lonlonjp]

Thanks watching my videos often ^o^

[BrootalMcCoolest]

Was the price for your Camera reasonable?

I'm a huge fan of your videos and I want to make some videos myself, but the camera has a poor mic.

[lonlonjp]

i thought it was very reasonable, around $200 as new =)

[Jonii893]

Hey Lonlon-sama! xD Do you plug in your microphone into your camera or your computer? Because I'm just so curious of how it takes in the beautiful sounds of your guitars soo well. ^^

[lonlonjp]

haha.. thanks watching ^^

i do not use microphone in most of my videos =) including this one.

i recorded the sound by using the video camera's own mic directly =)

[Jonii893]

Hey Lonlon what is that device on the left side of your guitar amp in the beginning of the video? :)

[lonlonjp]

It's a guitar toy, Korg AX3A ^^

i do not use it often but when i am a bit sleepy, i use it to change my mood xD

[Onionboy32]

Hey Lonlon, I see that your studio is in your home, but where are you when you're playing in front of those lockers? For example, your recent videos of Final Fantasy battle themes.

[lonlonjp]

haha...xD it's a top secret ^^

i recorded "One-Winged Angel" there as well xD

[petrucci15]

hahha wow thats awsome

i love your ibanez...i was going to get one of those guitars!

[lonlonjp]

i love each of my guitars ^^

Thanks posting your comment =)

[lilgmichael]

What was the cost of each of your guitars?

(if possible in £ Pound Sterling, Dollar (US) or Euro and i'll convert to Sterling myself)

Thank you = )

The things you play are amazing. Talent like that shouldn't go unnoticed!

[wamerocity]

love the Bach's prelude. One of my favorite songs. Can't wait to make my version sound like this.

[lonlonjp]

Thanks listening to my guitars' Bach ^-^

[ultramegaman555]

cool to see which devices you use, thx for inspiring me for the right guitar ;-)

[lonlonjp]

Thanks watching, ultramegaman555 =)

[squall00258]

Haha, that's aesome

[lonlonjp]

Thanks listening ^0^

[cloudstrifezackfair]

Hey I remember that little number you played at end. From Pokemon right?

[lonlonjp]

Yes ^o^ you are absolutely right =)

You can hear the whole song on my other video =) Please watch and enjoy it :)

[creamiorange]

pokemon center!

[Onichan18]

My dear lonlonjp, u continue to amaze me with your incredible skill with a guitar, and great sense of humor^.^... by the way do you have a schedule of when u will play at studio ghibli museum?

Onichan 18

[lonlonjp]

Thanks watching my videos often^^

As for your question, i cannot promise but it is very likely that i will play there on 1st August from 4 p.m. if the weather and my schedule permit me to do so ^o^

[xX0Isaac0Xx]

haha, i hear cello suite prelude in the backround, i actually just learned that song, then bouree then back to prelude? pokemon??? lol

[lonlonjp]

oh! did you as well ^^

it's a calm and beautiful song =)

You are absolutely right... xD

[xFriskyMooglex]

haha dont forget the nail cleaning kits and pink camera!

[lonlonjp]

haha.. xD

it's so cute^^

[iceycom2000]

Thank you for this video. so nice and cool ^_^

[lonlonjp]

i appreciate your comment =D

[amygdala]

Aww this was such a cute video! ^o^

[lonlonjp]

Thanks a lot ^-^

[Nifuruc]

and you do can mess up a recording! hah :D I knew it *gg*

thanks again for all the beautiful songs! good luck in Mitaka and be back soon... I guess we'll miss you, while you're moving :(

[lonlonjp]

haha... i have just safely returned to Mitaka... but everything is like mess or hell... full of unpacked cargo xD

anyway thanks very much for your kind comment =)

[Vermadus]

I'm wondering, what's the thing on the left at 0:00 ?

[lonlonjp]

it's a KORG AX3A, modeling signal processor for an acoustic guitar, which i do not use so much... it's like a toy ^-^

[cosmikz]

A peak into lonlonjp's life. very cool. :D

[lonlonjp]

thanks watching... xD

[righteousham]

You wrote:

i also was surprised to find that...i have become...

#90 - Most Viewed (Today) - Musicians - "Global"

What's happening? lol What is happening is many people of different countries can appreciate such sincere tones. Music is the language that we all can connect through. Keep it up lonlonjp, we all appreciate you.

[lonlonjp]

Thanks righteousham ^-^

i really appreciate your kindness =D

i am affraid that i will be extremely busy from this month... because of my moving back to Mitaka Tokyo again, this time with new job, new boss and so on. By any means, i can not keep on the previous uploading pace... at least for some while but i will try to go on in some way or others :)

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks, Lon, for sharing this wonderful video! I like your studio, equipment... everything!

[lonlonjp]

Thanks Julie ^^

i like your smile, classical song sellection, guitar and everything! =D

[samheb]

★★★ love you, i like taking of my nails also, sometimes people find me strange to have long nails in my right hand :) ★★★

[lonlonjp]

haha.. Thanks watching my videos often, samheb ^-^

i understand your point =)

[JS25mac]

Hello! I've been listening to your arrangements over the last week and they're all beautiful. Watching you play has inspired me to learn how to play the guitar. I bought a cheapo Yamaha F325 today for $150 to get started and I'll start searching for lessons next week. I've been practicing a bit today and I'm already having fun!

Without your videos I wouldn't be doing this; thank you very much for uploading these.

I have a request for your next song: could you play Besaid Island from FFX?

[lonlonjp]

Thanks watching my videos and your message ^0^

My next video will be "Gold Saucer FFVII"

[CliffHatomi]

I am unfamiliar with your Crews guitar......but wow. It is a beautiful sounding instrument. It would seem that no matter how many guitars you possess, there's always room for more. Would you not agree? Lol. Cheers from California.

[lonlonjp]

haha... :)

Thanks posting your comment on this video =)

i do love all guitars and very happy to play each of them ^^

[darkluisge]

Thanks for all the work you do.

Greetings, from Guatemala. (Central America, not too many familiar with the country)

[lonlonjp]

Thanks very much indeed for your remark ^-^ i know the name of your country but never ever visited there. Is she famous for her coffee production?

[ForestMarth]

And that was very fun !

:-D

[ForestMarth]

That was a great idea! Thanks Lonlonjp!

:-)

[MasterIviv]

What about your Morris W-40 H Sasaki? I seem to remember you playing one a while back :]

[lonlonjp]

Thanks remembering my old guitar ^^

i love playing it "now" as well =)

it has got nice and crisp sound.

[colombiano870709]

that's awesome but.....you should play the song.......silence before the storm from ff X. it's very nice. Greetings from Colombia

[lonlonjp]

i have already uploaded the song on YouTube :) Please check it out when you have a time =)

[fmoozz]

behind the scenes XD

[Battosai37th]

That was a kinda fun to see all the gear and stuff, haha you know hes a hardass when hes got the nail kit and pink camera =D

[kevinerrol]

claps! 10/10

[xxwhispers]

wow cool, it was nice to see behind the scenes action to your videos. :)

[jonnysee21]

lol, recording a video of you recording a video!! brilliant!!

[Chompobar]

I know! It's absolutely genius!

[JumpmanFR]

I love playing this Bach prelude. I'm glad you like it too.

You really seem to take good care of your nails. I bite mine x_x bad habbit for a guitarist.

Go on making so nice videos, you're very talented :)

Cheers,

Jumpman

[daminoush]

it's cool! you was so mysterious ^^

[Csifresk]

hehe i like the videos like that of behind the scenes! great work, Lon, i keep ur fan =))

[sadukar777]

Nice video, it's nice to see how you make your music for us and that your showing us how you do things.

[lonlonjp]

thanks watching my videos often ^-^

[TheTurtleDancer]

Lonlon, I've watched many of your videos but i've never seen your face or heard your voice! You should do an introduction some time! :)

[lonlonjp]

i sometimes show my face and voice as well... for a short time though xD

anyway, i have a reason to do that :)

i am working for a company, nothing to do with music business.

Please understand the situation ^^

[TheTurtleDancer]

Oh ok. :) I understand. I was just curious why you never made an introduction. Keep up the great work! :)

[Tanukii]

Thank you for sharing a bit of what you use with us! I enjoyed the music you played as well! ^o^/

[Evolengas]

wow thats so cool!

[sangatsu7]

Hehe. I like the behind the scenes video. Keep on playing some nice tunes ^^

[joejoe053]

i love the you play guitar

[NeoKyosuke18]

Love the guitars.  A note, the ibanez EW10A guitar is no longer available through ibanez, they still have a variety of EW series guitars (ew or Exotic Wood) but the Mat-black is not available. I work at Sam Ash Music, and have checked :D ja ne!

[lonlonjp]

Thanks for your information ^^

i visited the Ibanez Headquater, Hoshino Gakki, at Gifu Pref. in Japan... about 20 years ago.

At that time, they kindly invited me to their gogeous seaside villa at Sima, Mie Pref. ... completely nothing to do with my guitar playing though =) i enjoyed some game fishing with a Manger :)

Then i was surprised to find he was also a classical gutiar player and we did enjoy playing together^^

Your comment reminds me of the old memories :)

cheers*

lon

[spm04]

I can only find them on Japanese sites. Do you know where one can be purchased in the US?

[oblivmaster]

awesome choice of music

[eqios]

i agree with c3traX, your a badass.

very nice video, thank you for sharing your guitars with us

[rujiel17]

Fantastic. it's nice to hear the differing guitar tones.

[c3traX]

god you're such a badass.

[BShinkicker]

Is that second guitar the guitar you used to play Crono Trigger Frog Theme? It has the most incredibly rich sound.

[I3ohe]

*****

Who lonlon... in not to much time, when i graduate from college and meaby get a god job meaby i could have more than my only one guitar...

Really nice vid, a very "personal" one and you use cap?! *-* meaby some day i cand send u one, i use caps to :3

lol... what do you do when you make a mistake?! all from the beginning again! =)

thx for sharing this whit us. ribbit~