Members Dogsinotpalc Posted February 15, 2011 Members Share Posted February 15, 2011 It's not fair to Reb and Doug that he's playing with Blackmore in this clip. Doug and Reb are arguably "better" (faster, cleaner, etc.) than Ritchie, but his playing, tone, phrasing, melodic choices are just so much more interesting than anything they have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members michael_B Posted February 15, 2011 Members Share Posted February 15, 2011 Posers? Doug Aldrich and Reb Beach are pretty well known and respected as certified badasses. they may be badasses, but someone's trying to sound a heck of a like like Sykes. just sayin'. The fact is that as great a singer as Coverdale is, he's never written as good as songs, or been as godly as when Sykes was on the fiddle. Not a big fan of Reb, tapping gives me gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dogsinotpalc Posted February 15, 2011 Members Share Posted February 15, 2011 they may be badasses, but someone's trying to sound a heck of a like like Sykes. just sayin'. The fact is that as great a singer as Coverdale is, he's never written as good as songs, or been as godly as when Sykes was on the fiddle. Not a big fan of Reb, tapping gives me gas. Apparently he and Sykes just don't get along. You have to think that if they did John would have been on board through the success of the Whitesnake album and subsequent releases. John wanted more control and Coverdale wanted a collaborator to work with, not against. Clearly David still loves John's style, but doesn't want or need to work with him to get it (or a an approximation thereof). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted February 15, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 15, 2011 Is anyone really complaining about the guitar work on this song? It's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onelife Posted February 15, 2011 Members Share Posted February 15, 2011 Posers? Doug Aldrich and Reb Beach are pretty well known and respected as certified badasses. I referred to them as 'posers' because that is what they were doing in the Whitesnake video where Ritchie was actually playing the guitar live in the Purple video that, to me, seemed much more genuine in many ways. My apologies if anyone was insulted by my choice of words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onelife Posted February 15, 2011 Members Share Posted February 15, 2011 Is anyone really complaining about the guitar work on this song? It's awesome! It's about soulful playing to me and Blackmore has 'got it'. Although these guys may have better chops and a more modern sound, I don't get as much out of their playing as I get from Ritchie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluesnapper Posted February 15, 2011 Members Share Posted February 15, 2011 Wow! That took me back in time by 25 years! I love Coverdale's singing with Deep Purple and the early Whitesnake records are really great, but this is a bit, well, hmmmm.... And I'm one of the few people left who unashamedly listens to pretty much nothing but classic rock. Ah, it's alright I suppose. I'd probably go see them if they toured anywhere near me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Northstar Posted February 15, 2011 Members Share Posted February 15, 2011 Holy {censored} there's a melody in the song. I never thought I'd hear another one of these in my remaining lifetime... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stingxnj Posted February 15, 2011 Members Share Posted February 15, 2011 It's alright, sounds like Whitesnake.David is 60 years old, so I guess not so bad considering. He's 59 and he looks bad for his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoJo68 Posted February 15, 2011 Members Share Posted February 15, 2011 I have to say the genre of '80s hair metal has not aged well at all. That's because it sucked in the 80's too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nevermind Posted February 15, 2011 Members Share Posted February 15, 2011 {censored} the haters...... Anything with a chick pole dancing is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Northstar Posted February 15, 2011 Members Share Posted February 15, 2011 {censored} the haters......Anything with a chick pole dancing is awesome Even if she's 45... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ashasha Posted February 16, 2011 Members Share Posted February 16, 2011 Jeez, what a tough crowd. I liked it and I'm not a Whitesnake fan (I've made more than my fair share of jokes in the past). Thought it had a great hook, nice fills, great beat and as for lyrics; well they're supposed to be simple and cheezy...that's the point of this genre. I like Doug's playing and style a lot and I've just recently gotten to know about Reb Beach as more than the guy in Winger. It's not top 40 material, but if you are looking for this kind of music and have worn out your collection and want something new to listen to I think that it's a homerun. And yes, pole dancers are always a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paul6string Posted February 16, 2011 Members Share Posted February 16, 2011 He's 59 and he looks bad for his age. He may not be pretty, but how many people do you know that are 59 that look significantly better? He will be a certified senior citizen in 3 years according to Social Security benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted February 16, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 16, 2011 ...if you are looking for this kind of music and have worn out your collection and want something new to listen to I think that it's a homerun. Bingo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Northstar Posted February 16, 2011 Members Share Posted February 16, 2011 I think it's a solid song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chimi Posted February 16, 2011 Members Share Posted February 16, 2011 Looking forward to the album. I know last time around their first single off the new album i wasn't too thrilled with but the album as a whole was REALLY good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chimi Posted February 16, 2011 Members Share Posted February 16, 2011 P.S.- Doug Aldrich makes his own line of pickups? Or is it simply a line of pickups with his name by some other company? Wasn't really clear on that. And as far as my 2 cents i loved the guitar tone on the last album. Very articulate with great overdrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Seano Porno Posted February 16, 2011 Members Share Posted February 16, 2011 I think The Aldrich is a monster of a player...I could only dream of ever being that good! YEah he's deffinitely got The Sykes vibe down, but then again I'm a fan of him too! I have a Suhr Aldrich in the bridge of my LP Std.....can't play mind you....but I've got the pickup! hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ashasha Posted February 16, 2011 Members Share Posted February 16, 2011 P.S.- Doug Aldrich makes his own line of pickups? Or is it simply a line of pickups with his name by some other company? Wasn't really clear on that. And as far as my 2 cents i loved the guitar tone on the last album. Very articulate with great overdrive. From what it looks like Suhr makes a DA signature pickup....and it sounds pretty frickin sweet, but then again he could probably play just about anything and make it sound great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fireproof777 Posted February 16, 2011 Members Share Posted February 16, 2011 Sounds great; definitely a classic 80's sound...love it. I really liked the last album and the tag team of Reb and Doug is always cool. I do miss Sykes, though.....Damn, I also wish he'd put Blue Murder back together (his solo stuff just isn't as good). Keep in mind too that Doug has his Suhr pups and Reb is palying a Suhr guitar...it's a double dose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricEye Posted February 16, 2011 Members Share Posted February 16, 2011 I'll be honest. I came in to this thread expecting something pretty weak, but...damn, that was a GOOD rock song! One of WS' better songs in a very, very long time. Doug Aldrich's tone.... *drool* Even when I saw them live a couple years ago, Aldrich sounds like a monster. Other than Gary Moore (RIP), Aldrich epitomizes the ultimate Les Paul/Marshall sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricEye Posted February 16, 2011 Members Share Posted February 16, 2011 Oh david's voice is still pretty damn excellent..........but not his mug:facepalm: He struggles with his voice live. Def doesn't have the range anymore. The voice is hot/cold depending on the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted February 16, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 16, 2011 He struggles with his voice live. Def doesn't have the range anymore. The voice is hot/cold depending on the night. Ha, have you heard Axl? He could sound like crap live in their heyday! Even worse now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chimi Posted February 16, 2011 Members Share Posted February 16, 2011 i would disagree about the Axl comment. I think his voice has gotten much better over the years. I've seen the 'New' GnR twice the last few years and his range is very impressive. A tad off topic but does anyone know what Key Mistreated is in? I think it's on either the first or second page of this topic. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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