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this will be a poll, and I would really like to hear Jens' opinion because he's played with both! Ok, and because this is strato forum, we'll add tolkki and matias to the list too.

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I know there are plenty of other guitarists out there, many of whom may be superior to the list I composed. I really would like to hear Jens comment since he's played with all these guys. (or if he has another player in mind too)

In my opinion Yngwie is the best because without him, the others wouldn't exist.

You've got to be fucking kidding me.
In respect and memory of Shawn Lane, delete this thread.

Never mind. Next thread you are going to post:
Joey Jordision vs Lars Ulrich.

My vote goes to Mr. Timo Tolkki. :elk:
He created the soundtrack of my youth, and for that I am eternally grateful! :bigok:

There is NO CONTEST!!

:viking:

If you want to compare Tolkki and Malmsteen, okay, makes sense. I think Malmsteen was a big inspiration for Tolkki. Throw Matias Kupiainen into the mix, also okay.

But Shawn Lane? Really? It's like comparing apples and pears.

Ragehead91 wrote:If you want to compare Tolkki and Malmsteen, okay, makes sense. I think Malmsteen was a big inspiration for Tolkki. Throw Matias Kupiainen into the mix, also okay.

But Shawn Lane? Really? It's like comparing apples and pears.

Nah, by that logic, comparing Jens to Jens is like comparing apples to pears is very versatile. If I were interested solely in a metal shred guitar comparison, I would have probably limited the list to Schrapnel's finest, or even just spammed a bunch of Euro Power Metal bands' guitar players. But that's not the aim of this thread. I'm really interested in malmsteen vs lane people's opinion, and I also want to hear Jens' experience playing with all these people. Besides, these threads are always fun!

Shawn lane: Tasty red apples
Tolkki: Big BIG watermelons
Malmsteen: Piña colada
Kupiainen: Tangerines

How the fuck can you put one above the other?

AGAG wrote:Shawn lane: Tasty red apples Tolkki: Big BIG watermelons Malmsteen: Piña colada Kupiainen: Tangerines

How the fuck can you put one above the other?

Fixed.

thanks

I am expecting Jens to give us something very diplomatic.
(I think they all are equally good or something like that)

Comparing Yngwie and Shawn Lane is like... bizzare. Especially those 2 specific performances.

Shawn Lane gives a polished, controlled and complex show that brings out the subtleties of his technique and playing, quite in line with the place he was playing and probably the audience's expectations. Yngwie puts on a show as it is a big crowd looking for some action, while the tune itself is far more rocking and straightforward. And they're not even comprable pieces of music in the first place.

Apples and watermelons and tangerines indeed. I don't know about the pina coladas.

My vote goes to Yngwie for sure. And they are all right...How on Earth did you come up with this comparison ?!

This has given me an idea! I can solve one of my life's greatest mysteries with this approach.

NeonVomit wrote:Comparing Yngwie and Shawn Lane is like... bizzare. Especially those 2 specific performances.

Shawn Lane gives a polished, controlled and complex show that brings out the subtleties of his technique and playing, quite in line with the place he was playing and probably the audience's expectations. Yngwie puts on a show as it is a big crowd looking for some action, while the tune itself is far more rocking and straightforward. And they're not even comprable pieces of music in the first place.

Apples and watermelons and tangerines indeed. I don't know about the pina coladas.

This is perfect! This was what I was interested in hearing, this kind of critique. All play guitar in some contemporary format so comparison is valid. All are proficient with their respective instrument as well, so it makes for interesting dialogue.

You'll love the thread I made then.

warrencurrymetal wrote:

NeonVomit wrote:Comparing Yngwie and Shawn Lane is like... bizzare. Especially those 2 specific performances.

Shawn Lane gives a polished, controlled and complex show that brings out the subtleties of his technique and playing, quite in line with the place he was playing and probably the audience's expectations. Yngwie puts on a show as it is a big crowd looking for some action, while the tune itself is far more rocking and straightforward. And they're not even comprable pieces of music in the first place.

Apples and watermelons and tangerines indeed. I don't know about the pina coladas.

This is perfect! This was what I was interested in hearing, this kind of critique. All play guitar in some contemporary format so comparison is valid. All are proficient with their respective instrument as well, so it makes for interesting dialogue.

I agree with some parts of your statement: In order to compare guitar stylesand skills you should first think about what similarities the subjects you want to compare do have. Yngwie and Shawn are from 2 different waves, and it's "unreal" to think they have something in common