Riad N' The Bedoins - rhythm guitar cover

[Voodoochild]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHw3nwz-NJ8

Yeah, I know, the quality sucks. As soon as I get my iPhone back I'll upload a new one.

This song is really fun to play. I uploaded the video because I only see one person (some Japanese guy) playing (really good) some of the riff and the first half of BBF solo. Anyways, in case someone is trying to learn, it may help.

[One.In.A.Million]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHw3nwz-NJ8

Yeah, I know, the quality sucks. As soon as I get my iPhone back I'll upload a new one.

This song is really fun to play. I uploaded the video because I only see one person (some Japanese guy) playing (really good) some of the riff and the first half of BBF solo. Anyways, in case someone is trying to learn, it may help.

I can tell you have worked very hard on that Voodoo, it sounds brilliant. I too love the riffs and progression of this song, and you perform the rhythm very nicely.

[Voodoochild]

Thanks man! Its such a shame this song is so underrated - its one of the best showcase of the band (outstanding drums, guitar work, bass and vocals). Also a shame they don't play this song live since 2002...

[Voodoochild]

I recorded a new video with a closer look at the main riff (with better video):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnwzhiFr1Iw

[One.In.A.Million]

Well done again Voodoo, you really have that down nicely.

It sounds just like the track, my favourite part is around the 33 sec mark on your video. I understand your playing the rhythm, and at that part there's a simple riff that goes with that rhythm perfectly, when Axl says "Oooh my salvation".

I noticed your guitar, I have an Epiphone LP too, but are you using any effects as well, as your sound is mint too.

[Voodoochild]

Thanks man!

What do you mean by "mint"? I used just some custom preset on the Amplitube VST plugin after recorded the guitar plugged straight into the computer (I was kinda lazy to use real effects and all the wired required ). Kinda missed some of the attack in the strings...

I know about Robins lead guitar following Axl in the chorus. I can record it too, if you want.

[One.In.A.Million]

Thanks man!

What do you mean by "mint"? I used just some custom preset on the Amplitube VST plugin after recorded the guitar plugged straight into the computer (I was kinda lazy to use real effects and all the wired required ). Kinda missed some of the attack in the strings...

I know about Robins lead guitar following Axl in the chorus. I can record it too, if you want.

Don't worry, mint is slang in England for something that is nice.

Yes man, you should do Robins part as well, it's a nice little riff. The solo is good too, but I'm not going to challenge you to do that.

I saw your other videos too and you was in a GN'R cover band, is that you?, sure looks like it.

It's funny though, because I'm a big fan of Robin, everytime I play GN'R songs. I change it to Robins version, for example I play the SCOM solo, Robins way.

[Voodoochild]

Well, I don't know about the solo because I kinda stopped playing for real about two years ago because of my injured wrist. I could try that, tho. The problem is with the fretless part.

Just give me some time and I'll record Robin's guitar work on Riad. There's also a really nice wah rhythm after the first chorus with a funky feel that's not really noticeable on the original recording.

Yeah, I did a special appearance as a kinda Robin cover in that band. Not quite a good experience as I was the only one interested in rehearsing the songs for real (notice how out of tune the whole band was in the beggining of Better and Chinese Democracy). When we played SOD/The Blues, we NEVER had a single rehearsal and the keyboard guy played in a different key. It was more embarassing than fun and they were all cocain addicted (they deliberated wanted to copycat any single thing from the classic GNR members), so I didn't want to play with them anymore.

I play like Robin's take on the old songs too. I learned a lot back when I was rehearsing (alone, of course) to play the old songs with that cover band. I really used to love that November Rain solo... I miss it so much.