@mostmusicisbad I think many would disagree with you. Their music catalog covers a very broad spectrum of music from Jazz, punk, Ska, rock, along with a host of others. What makes music wonderful is that everyone is entitled to like what they like - shouting down others is a waste of energy.
@daddariostrings I agree. It was just a shame to see Andy Summers himself criticising some styles as 'less interesting' or 'old fashioned'. I like a lot of Andy's work, but personally, I am more inspired by the playing of many of the guys that came before him.
It's true that there's a temptation nowadays - for guitarists especially - to go straight to the guitar tab websites when they hear something they like, you gain so much more from listening to something and trying to emulate it directly with your instrument, although technology facilitates that as well.
Andy an Robert fripp are budds. And it 's always amazing to me how English artists refer back to American blues as the most major part of their influence.Black music will always stand at the center for all rock and roll musicians. Chuck berry will tell you that to your face ! So will little Rich!
If you want to sound like Andy Summers first you need to buy a sh**load of effects pedals. Purchasing every Echo/ Delay/ Flange/ Chorus/ Phaser Electro-Harmonix has ever released would be a good start. EH Electric Mistress Flanger, and one of their high-end delay/reverb boxes will give you a good start. But not to take away from Summers playing--as he says, you can get lost in effects. It's a fine line you have to experiment with. and summers palm muting is VERY advanced.
Thank you for your playing. You, Sting and Stewart gave me lot of living energy. Would you show us how to play more songs from Police? Thanks. Rudo from Bratislava /Slovakia/
anyone who has ever touched a guitar, wanted to learn, or anything else could learn something from Andy Summers. An encyclopedia of knowledge that does not diminish the passion and just the "because I just like it" factor one bit! amazing video to watch.
I checked on line to buy a guitar. I checked the Andy Summers telecaster which eventually costs a bit less than 8000euros. No comments
P00TANARA 1 week ago
Great musician and synthesiser of styles. A real organic feel for sound. Oh, and a wonderful open attitude. Thanks Andy!
jupiterostselo 3 weeks ago
Or, they could say 'f*ck tab' and learn to read music. Which might tell them quite a lot.
Steeyuv 1 month ago
@mostmusicisbad I think many would disagree with you. Their music catalog covers a very broad spectrum of music from Jazz, punk, Ska, rock, along with a host of others. What makes music wonderful is that everyone is entitled to like what they like - shouting down others is a waste of energy.
daddariostrings 1 month ago 10
@daddariostrings I agree. It was just a shame to see Andy Summers himself criticising some styles as 'less interesting' or 'old fashioned'. I like a lot of Andy's work, but personally, I am more inspired by the playing of many of the guys that came before him.
crazysocks524 6 days ago
It's true that there's a temptation nowadays - for guitarists especially - to go straight to the guitar tab websites when they hear something they like, you gain so much more from listening to something and trying to emulate it directly with your instrument, although technology facilitates that as well.
joelomax 1 month ago
@outtacastatv hahaha!
mguygh 1 month ago
andy it tops; definately one of the world's greatest;
n3oml 1 month ago
Andy an Robert fripp are budds. And it 's always amazing to me how English artists refer back to American blues as the most major part of their influence.Black music will always stand at the center for all rock and roll musicians. Chuck berry will tell you that to your face ! So will little Rich!
25saltyb 2 months ago
If you want to sound like Andy Summers first you need to buy a sh**load of effects pedals. Purchasing every Echo/ Delay/ Flange/ Chorus/ Phaser Electro-Harmonix has ever released would be a good start. EH Electric Mistress Flanger, and one of their high-end delay/reverb boxes will give you a good start. But not to take away from Summers playing--as he says, you can get lost in effects. It's a fine line you have to experiment with. and summers palm muting is VERY advanced.
beavis408 3 months ago
Andy Summers and Johnny Marr are two incredibly underrated guitar players.
username91ification 3 months ago 12
@username91ification - You forgot James Honeyman Scott!
onlytakinalook 3 months ago
Andy How do feel about your ancestry? from J.Paul Hawthorne
Escondido123 5 months ago
Thank you for your playing. You, Sting and Stewart gave me lot of living energy. Would you show us how to play more songs from Police? Thanks. Rudo from Bratislava /Slovakia/
rudiandcofilm 5 months ago
never really liked the police, but this guy is a good player. its interesting to hear him talk about music
MjXllcommando 5 months ago
For music, I always felt timing was of utmost significance and to hear that Andy shares similar ideals is very encouraging to hear.
downwith4kids 7 months ago
can't believe that he's one of three in the band that use to punch each other. what a great guy.
nmssis 10 months ago
What a great guy! Thanks for taking the time to help us fellow pilgrims on our way
midknight11382 1 year ago 3
master total !!!!
nicolovi 1 year ago
anyone who has ever touched a guitar, wanted to learn, or anything else could learn something from Andy Summers. An encyclopedia of knowledge that does not diminish the passion and just the "because I just like it" factor one bit! amazing video to watch.
uneedtherapy42 1 year ago
very good indeed thanks.
skullamus 1 year ago
Where did you get those vids! Great, great, great stuff!
superagnitio 1 year ago
I first saw this video about 10 years ago.
Andy's one of my favorite guitarists and is a very cool dude!
johnnybeane 1 year ago