DVD: Learn to Play Rory Gallagher Guitar Tuition DVD launched by Lick Library
August 26, 2010
Lick Library’s massive selection of guitar tuition DVDs wouldn’t be complete without including the legendary Rory Gallagher.
Described by Jimi Hendrix as the best guitarist in the world, Rory Gallagher is cited by many modern guitarists including Slash, The Edge and Joe Bonamassa as an inspiration in their formative years. Rory was an Irish Blues / Rock guitarist, famed for his talent, dedication to his craft and his legendary marathon performances.
Learn to Play Rory Gallagher (RRP £24.99) – is over two hours of outstanding guitar tuition by acclaimed guitar teacher Mike Casswell. This double DVD set breaks down five classic Rory Gallagher tracks into easy to learn sections which let you learn every riff and solo note for note. Tracks included on these guitar tuition DVDs are Do You Read Me, Secret Agent, Moonchild, Tattoo Lady and Shadow Play. Mike shares cool little tricks with you as he advises you on how to get the best touch and tone to achieve an out of phase sound similar to Rory Gallagher. Techniques covered include power chords, bending, harmonics, distortion, and how to get the same sound with different hand positions – choose the one most comfortable for you.
Guitar tutor, Mike Casswell, is a world renowned player with an extensive musical history having toured with many of the greatest, played on TV ads, jingles and film soundtracks and worked on theatre productions including We Will Rock You. He is a versatile player with a wide range of influences including Rory Gallagher himself and clear easy manner as he teaches you these fabulous tracks.
Log on and learn at www.licklibrary.com, probably the best online guitar community. If you take your guitar playing seriously check out Lick Library ’s huge range of guitar tuition DVDs.
DVD: Extreme ‘Take Us Alive’ Review
July 9, 2010
I never got the chance to see Extreme live back in the day and unfortunately couldn’t make their ‘Take Us Alive’ tour in the UK last year. So when a live DVD was announced I was overjoyed!
Recorded live at the House of Blues in Boston August 2009 the ‘Take Us Alive’ DVD
The sound is also immense, in fact the DVD was mixed and engineered by Bob St. John who has worked with Extreme since their self-titled debut album in 1989. Gery Cherone’s vocals are clear and his singing on top form, the drums and bass are tight and sound thunderous and Nuno’s guitar tone is huge and 100% Nuno.
The band storms through a set that mixes old favourites with new songs. When they opened up the show with Decadence Dance my rockometer went in to overload!
The setlist features:
Decadence Dance
Comfortably Dumb
Rest In Peace
It (’s a Monster)
Star
Tell Me Something I Don’t Know
Medley: Kid Ego – Little Girls – Teacher’s Pet – Play With Me
Midnight Express
More Than Words
Ghost
Cupid’s Dead
Take Us Alive
Flight Of The Wounded Bumblebee
Get The Funk Out
Am I Ever Gonna Change
Hole Hearted
Nuno Bettencourt is one of my all time guitar heroes and he is on sublime form here, totally flawless with that arrogant swagger of his. The camera work allows you to get a great closeup view of his guitar powers. Showcase pieces like Midnight Express and Flight Of The Wounded Bumblebee are executed with breathtaking ease. He even has the cheek to pretend to be bored and yawn during the blazing ‘Play With Me’ Solo!
If you’re an Extreme fan this is a must buy, even though I never got to see them live the DVD captures the band’s infamous live performance and it’s a nice touch to see it was filmed in their home town where they built up that performing reputation all those years ago.
DVD: Lick Library Launches Andy James’ Metal Rhythm Guitar in 6 Weeks
July 7, 2010
News from Lick Library:
Continuing in their quest to give guitarist the widest possible resources, Lick Library release the definitive Andy James’ Metal Rhythm Guitar in Six Weeks to follow on from the huge success of Andy James’ Shred Guitar in Six Weeks .
The six week DVD guitar tuition course has been put together in a way that sets sensible realisable targets, which teach you a wide range of different techniques, concepts and licks helping you understand and play metal rhythm guitar. Most importantly you can do it all at your own pace.
Andy James is one of the UK’s rising stars in the world of shred and metal guitar and has taught thousands of budding shredders world-wide through his DVDs and tutorials. He is also the lead guitarist for the band Sacred Mother Tongue, who played Download Festival last year and this year have just been confirmed for this summer’s UK Sonisphere Festival.
Lick Library is confident that by following the Andy James’ Metal Rhythm Guitar in Six Weeks course you will be able to see and hear genuine progress in the way you play metal rhythm guitar. Following the tuition DVDs week plan, your guitar playing will quickly begin to show discernable differences. Each DVD is broken down into easily absorbable logical sections which teach you different rhythm patterns to help your playing in real musical situations.
Here are just some of the areas covered in the six week series:
Week one includes: Standard tuning, palm and left hand muting, and more with four metal jam tracks.
Week two includes: Drop D tuning, chord progressions and phrasing, and more plus three metal jam tracks
Week three includes: Drop C# tuning, odd rhythms over a 4/4 beat, and more plus two metal jam tracks.
Week four includes: E flat tuning, complete song breakdown, triplets, and more plus a metal jam track.
Week five includes: Arpeggiated riffs, pedal tone riffs, and more plus a metal jam track.
Week six includes: Drop C tuning, odd rhythms, phrygian dominant scales, and more plus metal jam track.
All of the metal jam tracks have been specially devised by Andy himself to support your progress and help you practice all the things you have learnt. Stay with the six week plan and Lick Library guarantee your metal rhythm guitar playing will improve. The full set of six DVD’s retail for £79.99 or can be purchased individually at £16.99.
To find out more about this exciting new Guitar Lesson DVD format and all the other inspiring options Lick Library offer visit www.licklibrary.co.uk today and place your order now.
DVD/Blu-Ray: Chickenfoot ‘Get Your Buzz On’ live DVD out April 26th!
March 11, 2010
Yes!
The highly anticipated Chickenfoot live DVD ‘Get Your Buzz On’ will be released in the US on April 20th and in UK on April 26th on both DVD and Blu-ray 
Chickenfoot brings together the talents of ex-Van Halen members Sammy Hagar (guitar & vocals) and Michael Anthony (bass), Red Hot Chilli Peppers drummer Chad Smith and legendary guitar hero Joe Satriani. Coming together initially in late 2008 they released their eponymous debut album in the spring of 2009 to unanimous critical acclaim and spectacular sales. With their combined pedigree they were always going to be a great live band and the album release was inevitably followed by tour dates in Europe and North America. This show was filmed at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix, Arizona on September 23rd and proves that the onstage chemistry between the four performers is something genuinely special.
The Blu-ray and DVD editions of this exciting concert are jam-packed with exclusive, never-before-seen backstage footage, rare interviews, extra performance footage, photo gallery and hilarious segments featuring a host of surprise special guests, including Adam Corolla, Bob Weir and Christopher Guest (alias Nigel Tufnel) from the hit movie “Spinal Tap”.
Track listing:
01. Avenida Revolution
02. Sexy Little Thing
03. Soap On A Rope
04. My Kinda Girl
05. Down The Drain
06. Bitten By The Wolf
07. Oh Yeah
08. Learnin’ To Fall
09. Get It Up
10. Turnin’ Left
11. Future In The Past
12. Bad Motor Scooter
13. My Generation
Main Concert:
Running Time: 97 minutes (approx)
Bonus Features:
* Documentary
* Band Interviews
* Running time: 60 minutes (approx)
* Photo Gallery
Looking forward to this!
The concert footage was captured on 16 different hi-def cameras and I really loved the clarity and sound on my first live concert BluRay, Vai’s ‘Where The Wild Things Are”.
Can’t wait!
Joe Satriani Live in Paris: I Just Wanna Rock live DVD/CD
January 19, 2010
Video of Satch chatting about his upcoming live DVD and CD ‘Joe Satriani – Live In Paris: I Just Wanna Rock’ released on February 2nd:
Steve Vai ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ Promo Vid
August 9, 2009
Great promo vid for Vai’s upcoming ‘Where The Wild Things Are’
Guitar legend Steve Vai will release his concert film and live CD Where The Wild Things Are September 29th, 2009 on Favored Nations Records. The show was recorded and filmed at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN before a sold-out audience as part of Vai’s successful Sound Theories world tour.
Where The Wild Things Are is Vai’s 21st solo project contributing to his 20,000,000 unit worldwide sales that have accumulated over his 30 year career. The 2 hour and 40 minute set contains several new tracks and re-orchestrated pieces culled from his rich catalog.
Track Listing:
1. Paint Me Your Face
2. Now We Run
3. Oooo
4. Building The Church
5. Tender Surrender
6. Band Intros
7. Firewall
8. The Crying Machine
9. Shove The Sun Aside
10. I’m Becoming
11. Die To Live
12. Freak Show Excess
13. Apples In Paradise
14. All About Eve
15. Gary 7
16. Beastly Rap
17. Treasure Island
18. Angel Food
19. Earthquake Sky
20. The Audience Is Listening
21. The Murder
22. Juice
23. Whispering A Prayer
24. Taurus Bulba
25. Liberty
26. Answers
27. For The Love Of God
Can’t wait to get this on Blu-Ray!
Oh and check out the PDF interview too.
Cosmosquad: Live DVD preview
July 15, 2008
Spotted over on truthinshredding, sneak video preview of the upcoming live DVD from Cosmosquad called ‘Lights…Camera…SQUAD!’:
Cosmosquad is proud to present their first live DVD entitled “Lights, Camera, Squad!”. The concert was filmed this past fall at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California and includes all the classic Squad tunes. There are also some cool extras, including a 20-minute interview, behind the scenes tour footage from Japan, a special look into Jeff’s guitar collection and many more.
Lights…Camera…SQUAD!
