Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Talk about everything else besides Stratovarius here in English. Please try to put more serious topics here, and silly topics in the Spam section.
Post Reply

who's the superior guitar player?

Yngwie Malmsteen
3
27%
Shawn Lane
3
27%
Timo Tolkki
3
27%
Matias Kupiainen
2
18%
 
Total votes: 11

User avatar
warrencurrymetal
Member
Posts:201
Joined:Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:38 pm
Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by warrencurrymetal » Sun May 30, 2010 5:54 pm

<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tbPTeFta4lw&hl ... ram><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tbPTeFta4lw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>

or

<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tZHZQ2Y9g0g&hl ... ram><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tZHZQ2Y9g0g&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>

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.

<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FgrSAgaTtWc&hl ... ram><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FgrSAgaTtWc&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>

<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AlrurJ4eqrI&hl ... ram><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AlrurJ4eqrI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>


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)

User avatar
Florian
Member
Posts:296
Joined:Fri May 22, 2009 11:12 pm

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by Florian » Sun May 30, 2010 7:37 pm

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

User avatar
robocop656
Sr. Member
Posts:2312
Joined:Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:04 pm
Location:pæniš
Contact:

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by robocop656 » Sun May 30, 2010 7:43 pm

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

User avatar
robocop656
Sr. Member
Posts:2312
Joined:Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:04 pm
Location:pæniš
Contact:

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by robocop656 » Sun May 30, 2010 7:47 pm

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

User avatar
AAAAAAAAAA
Sr. Member
Posts:3585
Joined:Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:37 pm

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by AAAAAAAAAA » Sun May 30, 2010 7:49 pm

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:

Ragehead91
Sr. Member
Posts:3660
Joined:Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:05 pm

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by Ragehead91 » Sun May 30, 2010 8:06 pm

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.

User avatar
warrencurrymetal
Member
Posts:201
Joined:Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:38 pm

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by warrencurrymetal » Sun May 30, 2010 8:14 pm

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! :twisted:

User avatar
AGAG
Sr. Member
Posts:7857
Joined:Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:04 am
Location:El Salvador

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by AGAG » Mon May 31, 2010 12:26 am

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

How the fuck can you put one above the other?
---...---

User avatar
AAAAAAAAAA
Sr. Member
Posts:3585
Joined:Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:37 pm

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by AAAAAAAAAA » Mon May 31, 2010 4:08 am

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. :eyes

User avatar
AGAG
Sr. Member
Posts:7857
Joined:Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:04 am
Location:El Salvador

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by AGAG » Mon May 31, 2010 7:15 am

:lol: :lol: thanks
---...---

User avatar
mayhem-for-all
Sr. Member
Posts:1907
Joined:Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:25 pm

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by mayhem-for-all » Mon May 31, 2010 1:23 pm

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

:?

User avatar
NeonVomit
Sr. Member
Posts:4628
Joined:Thu Feb 20, 2003 5:36 pm
Location:London, UK

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by NeonVomit » Mon May 31, 2010 10:12 pm

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.
"Beneath the freezing sky arrives Winter's Verge..."

http://www.wintersverge.com


I'm going to hell, and loving the ride!

User avatar
ggonza43
Sr. Member
Posts:7280
Joined:Mon May 04, 2009 9:37 pm
Location:Bs. As., Argentina
Contact:

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by ggonza43 » Mon May 31, 2010 10:17 pm

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

User avatar
NeonVomit
Sr. Member
Posts:4628
Joined:Thu Feb 20, 2003 5:36 pm
Location:London, UK

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by NeonVomit » Mon May 31, 2010 10:21 pm

This has given me an idea! I can solve one of my life's greatest mysteries with this approach.
"Beneath the freezing sky arrives Winter's Verge..."

http://www.wintersverge.com


I'm going to hell, and loving the ride!

User avatar
warrencurrymetal
Member
Posts:201
Joined:Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:38 pm

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by warrencurrymetal » Mon May 31, 2010 10:46 pm

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.

User avatar
NeonVomit
Sr. Member
Posts:4628
Joined:Thu Feb 20, 2003 5:36 pm
Location:London, UK

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by NeonVomit » Mon May 31, 2010 11:28 pm

You'll love the thread I made then.
"Beneath the freezing sky arrives Winter's Verge..."

http://www.wintersverge.com


I'm going to hell, and loving the ride!

User avatar
ggonza43
Sr. Member
Posts:7280
Joined:Mon May 04, 2009 9:37 pm
Location:Bs. As., Argentina
Contact:

Re: Shawn Lane Vs Yngwie Malmsteen

Post by ggonza43 » Wed Jun 02, 2010 6:36 pm

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 :?
|StratoFan Forever|

Post Reply