Should Axl accept Slash's 'challenge'...?

[trqster]

At the end of this great acoustic rendition of Civil War, Slash says: "If you ever hear that on acoustic somewhere else, you know you heard it here first."

[ChristmasFnatic]

Axl + DJ(main guitarist) vs. Myles + Slash? Hmmmm...

[hashtaggnr]

As talented as Fortus, BBF and Emo Boy can be, they'll never play it like Slash did, just like Myles will never sing it like Axl did

[ChristmasFnatic]

As talented as Fortus, BBF and Emo Boy can be, they'll never play it like Slash did, just like Myles will never sing it like Axl did

But how about current Axl? Can Myles atleast beat him?

[Chuzeville]

Beautiful acoustic tones.

[hashtaggnr]

As talented as Fortus, BBF and Emo Boy can be, they'll never play it like Slash did, just like Myles will never sing it like Axl did

But how about current Axl? Can Myles atleast beat him?

Sadly they're at a tie for dead tie for last in todays rock music world

[MYWIFEMYLIFE]

Myles singin GNR is a joke and everyone knows this. They should stay on their own music.

[hashtaggnr]

Myles singin GNR is a joke and everyone knows this. They should stay on their own music.

GNR is Slash's music as much as it is Axl's music. You know this.

[izzygirl]

It would be stupid to accept a challange that you know you will lose, even when it wouldn't be difficult to beat Myles. I wish Axl proved me wrong.

[Damn_Smooth]

Myles is horrible. I will gladly take Axl's worst performance ever over that. Slash was all right though.

[Apollo]

Myles singin GNR is a joke and everyone knows this. They should stay on their own music.

Wait...........so only Axl should be allowed to play old GnR songs? The other guys who helped write the songs and who helped make them famous..........they shouldn't be allowed to?

Slash shouldn't be allowed to perform SCOM, but DJ Ashba should?

DJ Ashba should make more money off of SCOM in 2014 than Slash does?

Wow. World revolve around Axl much?

[magisme]

I didn't enjoy that at all.

[wfuckinga]

In the OP, you said great rendetion....I think you put the wrong link

[zepsun]

Honestly, I don't think anyone compares to Slash when it comes to doing lead on a clean acoustic or electric. He is brilliant. So much expression in his playing.

[classicguns4life]

Honestly, I don't think anyone compares to Slash when it comes to doing lead on a clean acoustic or electric. He is brilliant. So much expression in his playing.

So much expression when he plays ANYTHING on guitar. Its been said many times by famous musicians that a lot of the reason they thought he would be one of the greats is because he always seems so passionate playing. And he still is. Funny, because you'd think that should be that hard for guitarists, but there is something special whenever watching Slash. It really does seem like every time he's playing for his life (maybe a bit of an overstatement, but you know what I mean).

Thats the one thing I've always felt was lacking about post Slash GNR shows. Maybe because the guitarists didn't write the songs they don't get as into it, but the one thing I've always thought was the low point of current GNR shows is NONE of the guitarists up there exude that same emotion Slash does. That's why he's so irreplaceable.

[zepsun]

Honestly, I don't think anyone compares to Slash when it comes to doing lead on a clean acoustic or electric. He is brilliant. So much expression in his playing.

So much expression when he plays ANYTHING on guitar. Its been said many times by famous musicians that a lot of the reason they thought he would be one of the greats is because he always seems so passionate playing. And he still is. Funny, because you'd think that should be that hard for guitarists, but there is something special whenever watching Slash. It really does seem like every time he's playing for his life (maybe a bit of an overstatement, but you know what I mean).

Thats the one thing I've always felt was lacking about post Slash GNR shows. Maybe because the guitarists didn't write the songs they don't get as into it, but the one thing I've always thought was the low point of current GNR shows is NONE of the guitarists up there exude that same emotion Slash does. That's why he's so irreplaceable.

I totally agree. Slash is my fave guitarist. Anytime I see him do solos on a clean or barely distorted guitar though... mind=blown. Al these speed players are hiding behind effects (delay, wah, saturated distortion) and Slash coasts on just a touch of lead gain. You watch the Ritz 88 show, you can see how little distortion he actually uses. Then there's the solo in this version of Patience, that blows my mind:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njCUxuxjR1M#t=3m30s

Of course, Axl's voice there is also unbeatable.

Edited October 13, 2013 by zepsun

[Ace Nova]

I liked it - that was great guitar work by Slash...and Kennedy is probably one of the better vocalists for G N' R songs out there.

[OmarBradley]

Honestly, I don't think anyone compares to Slash when it comes to doing lead on a clean acoustic or electric. He is brilliant. So much expression in his playing.

So much expression when he plays ANYTHING on guitar. Its been said many times by famous musicians that a lot of the reason they thought he would be one of the greats is because he always seems so passionate playing. And he still is. Funny, because you'd think that should be that hard for guitarists, but there is something special whenever watching Slash. It really does seem like every time he's playing for his life (maybe a bit of an overstatement, but you know what I mean).

Thats the one thing I've always felt was lacking about post Slash GNR shows. Maybe because the guitarists didn't write the songs they don't get as into it, but the one thing I've always thought was the low point of current GNR shows is NONE of the guitarists up there exude that same emotion Slash does. That's why he's so irreplaceable.

I totally agree. Slash is my fave guitarist. Anytime I see him do solos on a clean or barely distorted guitar though... mind=blown. All these speed players are hiding behind effects (delay, wah, saturated distortion) and Slash coasts on just a touch of lead gain. You watch the Ritz 88 show, you can see how little distortion he actually uses. Then there's the solo in this version of Patience, that blows my mind:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njCUxuxjR1M#t=3m30s

Of course, Axl's voice there is also unbeatable.

That's the difference between a GNR concert and a Slash concert to me. At GNR, you're seeing a show, these are hired guys paid to play songs and put on a show (except Axl). At a Slash concert, you get a performance. He wrote the songs, he plays them because he wants to, not because he's paid to.

As for the effects, couldn't agree more. I'm not completely anti-effects, but I hate when guitarists (good or bad) cover their tone in delay, chorus, flange, etc. A bit of reverb and some EL34 distortion is all you need for straight up hard rock (GNR). Obvious exceptions for specific parts which call for effects though (KOHD intro, Jungle intro, etc.).

Edited October 30, 2013 by OmarBradley

[hudsonsaul]

nice tones.

Such a shame Slash doesn't have anyone else playing with him, just to fill the space a little bit. Eg. His solo sounds lame like some dude playing in his bedroom (albeit playing well ). ANother guitarist, someone stomping on a bass drum, something....would have lifted this to something really good imo.

[ARBeast]

Slash should dress up as Dj Ashba for halloween and yell "yo dawg, #stopbullying"

[Damn_Smooth]

Slash should dress up as Dj Ashba for halloween and yell "yo dawg, #stopbullying"

Slash dresses up as DJ every day, I think he should try something different for Halloween.

[moreblack]

Slash should dress up as Dj Ashba for halloween and yell "yo dawg, #stopbullying"

Then tell a story about needing real cigs to quit e-cigs