Alex Auburn guitar DVD

[Alex Auburn]

I am thinking seriously about doing my own guitar DVD. Included in this particular Dvd would be all of Once was not played slower and with all the tabs. Anyone interested ?

[phagist_]

Yep, definately interested Alex!

[Defenestrate Me]

That would be damn cool.

[Cloaca]

I am thinking seriously about doing my own guitar DVD. Included in this particular Dvd would be all of Once was not played slower and with all the tabs. Anyone interested ?
No, not at all. I think I'd find a Cryptopsy guitar DVD boring.....

HOLY SHITE ALEX DO IT MAN! This would be sick.

[Alpha~Omega]

That would be great.

[carrionshine]

yeah man that would kick some serious ass!!!

would it be like an extreme guitar 101 type of DVD? I mean an instructional DVD?

[StefTD]

GREAT!

[humancorpse]

I don`t see why anyone wouldn`t be interested, hell, I`d get it even if I wasn`t playing guitar.

Do it do it do it!

[Azathoth]

Sounds like a great idea.
And for us bass players...would you know if Eric would do a bass DVD?

[barberic]

dude, when and how much?????????????????

[Mayhem After Death]

holy shit, that's a great idea man.

[carrionshine]

Sounds like a great idea.
And for us bass players...would you know if Eric would do a bass DVD?
yeah cryptopsy would become Dream Theater II lol

[matt_silenced]

i think i speak for everyone who plays guitar (and some who dont) that like cryptopsy when i say "FUCK YES DUDE - DO IT"
ive got flo's dvd and i dont even play drums...i play guitar and that would be a great dvd if you did that.

[Sardonicus]

There is a serious shortage of instructional materials for the extreme metal musician. There is no doubt that I would purchase this DVD, and I would presume that many other extreme metal guitarists would highly appreciate some instruction from one of the best there is. I strongly encourage you to go for it, Alex.

[Egill]

I'd buy your DVD.

Do it!

[willocraig]

FUCK YEAH DUDE!!!!!!!!!!! Im looking forward to this already

[Alex]

I'd rather something more challenging like ATYB or Whisper, or maybe your whole discopgraphy.

[Cloaca]

I'd rather something more challenging like ATYB or Whisper, or maybe your whole discopgraphy.
Yeah I'm with ya on that. WS and ATYB are just so spaced out it would be sick to see that shit properly played. I won't complain about OWN though.

[phagist_]

Yeah I'm with ya on that. WS and ATYB are just so spaced out it would be sick to see that shit properly played. I won't complain about OWN though.
Yep me too, what about all three? :beerchug:

[Tyler Durden]

Hmmmm... I'd maybe be interested if I was guaranteed that Jon Levasseur was 'definitely' going to receive his rightful share of the sales profits - considering he composed the majority of the music...

Perhaps it would be best to wait until you write the next album before embarking on this project & you can teach us all that album instead? Or else only teach us selected riffs which you wrote for each Cryptopsy album, along with some other tricks of the trade that you've attained since picking up the guitar...

on a separate note... I really dig the shit out your backing vocals... and if Lord Worm ever decides to leave again???

[Mayhem After Death]

I'd rather something more challenging like ATYB or Whisper, or maybe your whole discopgraphy.

That would be amazing! but, maybe even too much. I think either way, whichever album(s) you decide to do, we will all be happy with it :hbang32en

[Metalleux]

I am thinking seriously about doing my own guitar DVD. Included in this particular Dvd would be all of Once was not played slower and with all the tabs. Anyone interested ?


do it!

hehe


quand et à quel prix ??

vendu!

ce qui pourrais être interessant aussi, des détails technique, le bon "picking"
comment ce faire un bon son, la base à vrai dire

[matt_silenced]

[QUOTE=Tyler Durden]Hmmmm... I'd maybe be interested if I was guaranteed that Jon Levasseur was 'definitely' going to receive his rightful share of the sales profits - considering he composed the majority of the music...


who gives a fuck who wrote it...when someone writes a song for a band, it usually stays the bands song. im sure he would get credited and maybe even some "sales profit" .. but in the end who cares...alex is giving us guitarists an insight into the brilliance of cryptopsy songs, and how to play them.
who are you anyway??....jons financial advisor????

[Tyler Durden]

who gives a fuck who wrote it...when someone writes a song for a band, it usually stays the bands song. im sure he would get credited and maybe even some "sales profit" .. but in the end who cares...alex is giving us guitarists an insight into the brilliance of cryptopsy songs, and how to play them.
who are you anyway??....jons financial advisor????

You can put your dummy back in now and listen...

I don't deny that Cryptopsy's songs are awesome. Usually when a musician does a guitar Tutor DVD, it is someone like Malmsteen, Kotzen, Gilbert, Moore, Becker, Friedman, etc. These guys are masters of their art, and are showing the fans their various techniques of string strangling, which has either very little or fuck all to do with any songs they may have written as part of a band. To take a whole bands composition and pass it off as purely your own work is rather vulgar.

This is why I believe Alex should maybe show selected riffs that he's composed for the band, along with various scales, arpeggios or guitar trickery that he's picked up throughout his career - instead of taking someone else's work & profiting from it.

I'm in NO way saying Alex is a shit guitarist! He's damn good at what he does - this is why I think it would be more beneficial for him to show what he can really do when he's not eclipsed by the shadow of Cryptopsy.

This is merely my thoughts, as Alex asked for - if YOU don't like it personally, go phone someone who gives a fuck!!!

[gravol666]

You should man, maybe even I could learn a note or two. After all I tought you into the grave so I can't be totally lost. Metalll

[Slayerofnarcs]

This sounds like a good idea - I'd buy it.

Tyler - I agree totally with your point, but I'd also like to see some various Cryptopsy riffs played out too. He doesn't need to claim they're his if they aren't, but even riffs from all of the band's discography would be good. A balace between technique, applying technique, and a few cryptopsy songs would be good :)

Oh yeah, and live performances :D

[God Made Filth]

DO ITTTT! GREAT IDEA!!!

[AVYEL]

It would be amazing, you must put on it the tab for Crown Of Horns

[lil_andy]

^^^^ http://www.riversofgore.com/Tabs/erik/Cryptopsy/CrownOfHorns.htm - it's good. ;)

I'd definately buy the DVD if you made one.

[Yertle4]

If it included stuff besides OWN tabs and videos - such as unusual techniques and exercises that help you with different aspects of playing or a short discussion of gear - then I would be very interested.

[matt_silenced]

You can put your dummy back in now and listen...

I don't deny that Cryptopsy's songs are awesome. Usually when a musician does a guitar Tutor DVD, it is someone like Malmsteen, Kotzen, Gilbert, Moore, Becker, Friedman, etc. These guys are masters of their art, and are showing the fans their various techniques of string strangling, which has either very little or fuck all to do with any songs they may have written as part of a band. To take a whole bands composition and pass it off as purely your own work is rather vulgar.

This is why I believe Alex should maybe show selected riffs that he's composed for the band, along with various scales, arpeggios or guitar trickery that he's picked up throughout his career - instead of taking someone else's work & profiting from it.

I'm in NO way saying Alex is a shit guitarist! He's damn good at what he does - this is why I think it would be more beneficial for him to show what he can really do when he's not eclipsed by the shadow of Cryptopsy.

This is merely my thoughts, as Alex asked for - if YOU don't like it personally, go phone someone who gives a fuck!!!


tyler - i guess i took your comment the wrong way...no disrespect meant (i thought youd get a laugh out of the jons financial advisor comment - obviously not) and i do understand (now) what your saying.
i was merely talking from a fans point of view that doesnt really care about who wrote what..they just care that they can see one of their fav bands guitarist/s shredding on dvd. whether they use it to better themselves as guitarists or not. (i have flo's dvd and i dont even drum)
you know what im saying?

[Tyler Durden]

tyler - i guess i took your comment the wrong way...no disrespect meant (i thought youd get a laugh out of the jons financial advisor comment - obviously not) and i do understand (now) what your saying.
i was merely talking from a fans point of view that doesnt really care about who wrote what..they just care that they can see one of their fav bands guitarist/s shredding on dvd. whether they use it to better themselves as guitarists or not. (i have flo's dvd and i dont even drum)
you know what im saying?

I also have Flo's DVD & I can't drum for toffee either. However Flo would have more right to show you how to drum the back catalogue Cryptopsy material - as he wrote the drum parts for it all...

I can understand that fans want to learn Cryptopsy material, as it's complex as fuck and really involved music. However, it's more beneficial to shove None So Vile on Repeat - plug in your guitar & Jam Along. You may not get it right, but you will pick up a shitload from it - but that which you don't get right can sometimes be MORE interesting than what you do get right. Those mistakes you make, can be enhanced into your own unique playing style - it's all art & doesn't exactly have to follow a specific path. Sometimes it's cool to take the shit outwith the boundaries like VoiVod did. I've never liked them as a band, but I really respect Piggy's individual techniques on playing. He opened up a lot of new obscure chord phrasings to the metal community.

I firmly believe the best thing you can do as a guitarist is - jam along to different CD's and really concentrate on the drumming. Make up your own riffs to go along with the skin patterns examine the guitar riffs of the band & think of what you would riff or solo over the top of the drumming instead of what you're hearing - develop your own techniques instead of copying someone else's verbatim...

[In Vermis Veritas]

Nice one guys. Kudos for the props to Piggy Tyler. I do like VoiVod, especially the debut "War & Pain" which is Motorhead and Celtic Frost worship on crack. He shreds no doubt, but his discordant, off-the-wall noises generated such a VIBE... look, I can definitely see why Napalm, MA and virtually EVERY black metal band post-Mayhem will doff their caps to VV and Piggy. RIP man, such a distinctive metal guitarist.

Oh, and if I could locate it and buy an Alex guitar cd, I would. (I still need to get Flo's) Strictly as a music fan, not as a musician. I am NOT wanting to start up the squabble, but I do feel that I'd like to see Alex concentrate PRIMARILY on ATYB material and OWN which he is more heavily involved with. Honestly, I would love to see a Jon instructional dvd (did he play Fenders?), but I know that is not on the cards. (*NB* with the greatest respect and as Cryptopsy members are all friends, could they please tell us what Jon is up to now?)

Back to Alex- I say go for it. It would be cool to include some live footage; I'd be really keen to see you rehearse and practice with other Montreal shredders like Miguel Roy, Dan Mongrain, or Chris Donaldson.

[willocraig]

Actually I just thought, what I would LOVE to see is how alex composed his solo`s in the songs. So alex could say, First off I *blank* then I improvised over it or whatever, then worked on some ideas I had. Basically it would be like a step by step method. Cause when it comes to soloing (well especially when it comes to sick solo`s like in cold hate warm blood) im totally confused of where to start and how that guitarist chose to write it like that. And like someone already said most instructional dvd`s dont refer to the band`s song`s. there usually exercises they have come up with just for that dvd not how they did a specific solo, which maybe one of the main reasons you take interest in that band, I know this is the case with myself and cryptopsy atleast.
So alex could do that for 1 or 2 solo`s that he contributed to cryptopsy. Just a thought.

[hot spicy]

DO IT AND DO IT NOW
PLEASE ALEX.............

[philkilla666]

What are you waiting for?


those ass clowns at ROG sure could use help tabbing your stuff anyways....JJEEEEEEZZZZZ

[DiezelMonster]

Yeah those Sloppy ROG nutters really need some help, but seriously

Alex, I think you should do it, I'd be interested in seeing all of the songs done in this manner, also while your at it, PLEASE let me build you a pedal board or something! I saw you at the Toronto show you did at the "vatikan" and your pedals were always all over the place! I'll build it for you and make it easy for you to transport and setup!!

Anyhow, please do this!

Chris

[In Vermis Veritas]

Just keeping this thread kinetic for matt_silenced and co.! :cool:

Do it Alex!

[DeadInMagazines]

The problem is, it seems like all instructional DVDs fall somewhere in between being retardly basic and having elementary theory in it or just watching someone sit around and shred (like Malmsteen stuff).

I just hope if you make a DVD that you keep this in mind, because I haven't found very many that have actually been helpful at all.


And I also hope that you prove you are someone who is really the caliber to make an instructional DVD. Not saying that you arne't, but we'll see.

If you do, put some things in for getting the most brutal ear piercing screams and awesome squelies, and maybe show some Cryptopsy solos with tapping sweeps.

[DeadInMagazines]

I'm pretty awesome at killing threads.

[In Vermis Veritas]

No, "It Lives!!" :emot-eek: Along with Alex, some guitarists who blow me away are Trey Azagthoth, Michael Brook, Anders Bjorler, Terrance Hobbs, the rotating shred cast of Aborted, Scott Hull etc.
Damn have to think of other ways to keep this thread alive... :1pirate:

[Vargas]

I am thinking seriously about doing my own guitar DVD. Included in this particular Dvd would be all of Once was not played slower and with all the tabs. Anyone interested ?

Ok, I haven’t read everything that everyone else has said so forgive me if this has already been expressed. As a fan of the band and the music, naturally, I’m interested. However, the notion of an instructional DVD by a given artist is quite different from purchasing the said artist’s CD and hoping it doesn’t suck. There’s a big line between knowing how to do something and knowing how to explain something. As a result, I’ve made a summary of the kinds of things that I would be apt to look for in an instructional video. These are my own opinions, though, so I don’t know who all will agree with me.

I do like the idea of seeing all of the songs dissected, but in my own personal case (I don’t know who all else can relate) I don’t like learning to play other peoples’ material too much and when I do delve into the realm of learning songs I prefer to do it by ear for the sake of training my ears rather than doing it tab style. So my interest in this tidbit is pretty much just for seeing just what the songs look like when walked through. So, I’m all for this idea, but I don’t know that it’d be enough to really get my interest for sure.

Now, there’re a few things that I’m curious about.

How catered will this DVD be for beginners?
Obviously, given the songs we’re working with, it’s not going to be on the same level as bottom of the barrel beginner’s material, but still, it’s going to be catered to one degree or another for those that are of lesser experience or else it wouldn’t be much of an instructional DVD. So just how much will you be assuming that the viewer already knows?

Will you be discussing the music theory behind the songs?
Fellow theory heads, like myself, I’m sure, would be very much interested in knowing just how deep the theory goes.

How about proper technique?
With all the various techniques and tricks that can be done, there are surprisingly few really good explanations on how to properly execute them. I’ll use sweeping as my prime guinea pig for examples. All the books I’ve read that have involved sweeping have simply said it’s one big down stroke and one big up stroke (to one degree or another) and have never really given the student a legitimately good explanation. With the videos it’s all been the same. Follow this pattern and you’ll be able to sweep. They’ve all seemingly forgotten about the importance of proper muting and fingering. That’s just one example. There’re plenty of other tricks that can be pulled off that need nothing more than a good explanation, be it a type of picking or some out of whack whammy bar trick.

Are you going to just go Yngwie Malmsteen on us?
Please don’t just make this a video where you pretty much just show us what you’ve got and assume that we all know what you’re talking about or just end up jamming with a drum machine for way longer than necessary just so we know you can do a blues jam in A Minor. I understand there’s importance in listening, but there’s also importance in instructions which shouldn’t be left out of an instructional DVD.

Ok, that’s my side of things. I hope this more helpful than not. Sorry I was so long with it. May you go forth and make a good and worthwhile instructional video.

[carrionshine]

I do like the idea of seeing all of the songs dissected, but in my own personal case (I don’t know who all else can relate) I don’t like learning to play other peoples’ material too much and when I do delve into the realm of learning songs I prefer to do it by ear for the sake of training my ears rather than doing it tab style. So my interest in this tidbit is pretty much just for seeing just what the songs look like when walked through. So, I’m all for this idea, but I don’t know that it’d be enough to really get my interest for sure.



well I kind of think the same as you, bro... I think its alot better when a guitarist (ahemjohnpetrucciahem) teaches whatever technique and then pop up an example from a song. I think its alot more helpful this way

[Disincarnate]

great idea....i wont mind Eric also coming up with one

[Semiasas]

I m a Black Metal fan !!
It s a good idea Alex, to see you more nearly !!
Do your best !!

[Rick Metal]

Sounds awesome, I'd buy it even if it only covered OWN material.

[DOUBLEBASS01]

Two copies sold right here!

[Seebu]

Aye, I would buy it.

[NCN]

holy crap, do it!

[Aaliy]

I would totally buy one.
DO it!!!

[Jackson567]

FUCK YEAH, DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT! Their is not ONE extreme metal guitar dvd, this is what we need, it would be awesome, you should vary the material: cryptopsy songs, techniques, ramblings, exercises, ect.

[Tillman]

that would be fucking brutal

[Willith]

How would you include the tabs?

[AngelskinOliveGarden]

I know this is a week old, but I absolutely MUST say this.

I came across this thread fifteen minutes ago, and I don't care what people say about being Yngwie or taking Jon's parts or anything - I just registered here to say DO IT!

For the love of all things noisy and likely to make people's heads explode, DO IT!

Also, it's about bloody time we got a decent death metal vocal tutorial - any chance of any of the Cryptopsy vocalists putting out some tips for that? I know it's not too likely, but worth a shot.

Oh, one more time - DO IT!

Jeff

[Vargas]

For the love of all things noisy and likely to make people's heads explode, DO IT!

That is quite possibly the most metal thing to say.

[Rottenatomy]

Whats up cunts,

Check Rivers Of Gore (http://www.riversofgore.com/videos_index.htm) for a Video Lesson of "Keeping The Cadaver Dogs Busy".

Marino,
ROG admin.

[Mayhem After Death]

Rivers of Gore owns.

[Seebu]

Hey Alex, have you decided to do the DVD?

[Alex Auburn]

Thank you guys so much for your replies, it does help and now i am starting to organise and structure the squeleton of this DVD. Of course there's going to be live footage. I should start working on it this summer.

Thank you again and keep on writing stuff.

[mental_mercury]

Thank you guys so much for your replies, it does help and now i am starting to organise and structure the squeleton of this DVD. Of course there's going to be live footage. I should start working on it this summer.

Thank you again and keep on writing stuff.


:emot-wors x 1000000000000000000000

[Fuel]

Thank you guys so much for your replies, it does help and now i am starting to organise and structure the squeleton of this DVD. Of course there's going to be live footage. I should start working on it this summer.

Thank you again and keep on writing stuff.

Awesome dude, can't wait.

[chainsawscarifie]

Ooohhoo fuck yes , i've downloaded some guitar lessons from riversofgore from once was not .. but in a slower temo would be awesome. By the way you must come to sweden again and maby take a none so vile longsleeve whit you becaus its impossible to get one on the internet. out of stock ... it would be fucken nice to see you at wacken this year to with CannibalC ! :emot-wors

[kxk_v1_shred]

since alex is a huge inspiration to my own style of playing, this dvd would be absolutely fantastic!!

[Seebu]

As I said before my post got deleted(???) I can't wait for this DVD!

[Grommell]

Ill buy it Alex, It would be very interesting to gain an insight into the guitar method behind Cryptopsy. Hopefully using ur DVD Ill get a step closer to ripping out those massive crypto sweeps.

Is it safe to assume you'll distribute the dvd yourself (Like Flo did with his)?

[Mayhem After Death]

Alex, you wouldn't happen to have any updated news on this, would you?

[Aeternatus]

It would be crazy, i would without a doubt buy!!

[rippedflesh89]

amazing idea... we have all of these "how to shred" videos which are nothing more than excercises... its about damn time we have a fuckin kick ass death metal how to vid.. i would buy this without a doubt

[stable]

How would you include the tabs?

I think the best way is Guitar Pro or Power Tab or both :emot-blin
Yes high quality midi tabs is the shit. And maybe Eric would include his bass lines in this tabs ?
Anyway I buy this DVD for sure.

[TryAgain]

While you're at it, can you see if you can also show us some of the "None so Vile" stuff? Riversofgore never includes the solos in their tabs.