News:
02-10-2007:
Magnus Olsson says:
Haven't been here a lot lately, but I hope you forgive me for this commercial stop :-)
The picture is a full page commercial from Sweden’s only guitar magazine, Fuzz (out next month)
I just wanted to say that I’m doing an Ibanez/DiMarzio clinic here in Sweden the 23th of October to the 1st of November. So I hope I see all you Swedish (or anyone ells having a chance to come) at any of the shows.
We will bring a big selection, including the new 8 string, of high level Ibanez.
It is a great chance to compare different models, since you never really see a selection like this in a shop here in Sweden.
These are some of the guitars we will bring (some of the older models are my own private guitars, used just because they already have my setup).
More guitar will be added.
JEM-7DBK
RGA-121-VV
RG-3120-VV
MO-2 Magnus Olsson Sig
MO-1 Magnus Olsson Sig
RG-2228-GK
RG-1527
UV777P
RGT-320-Q-RBB
RG-2610-E-BK
S-4170-AB-RVK
SA-2160-FM-HS
SZ-2020-EX-BKF
AT-300-AV
JS-1000-BTB
XPT-700-RCM
It will also be a chance to talk to people from Ibanez in Sweden, win prices, learn about guitar setup and hear loads of music. It will also be loads of talking about different DiMarzio pickups. We are working on having a bunch of the same model guitar but with different pickups.
Hope I see you there, come up and say hi if you are there.
10-09-2007:
Petrucci forum discuss Brett Garsed in Guitar Techniques...Magnus Olsson gives his inside view on the technique:
Hey, Guys. This is an interesting subject, so I had to write a bit.
I would say that this “hammer-on only” is more of a way of thinking about how to move your fingers then an actual way of playing; I feel that it would be impossible to do on a descending line without any sort of pull off involved. It seem to me that it sort of gets to be a combination of both an hammer-on and a pull off, both done more or less at the same time.
The first finger is doing a light pull off to the finger that is doing a hammer-on, sort of. It would, as I see it, be impossible to get a fluid sound if you are doing a descending hammer-on from a higher note, it would be a short moment of silence between the notes (silent when you lift the finger to make “room” for the other one to hammer-on).
Having studied Bretts technique very up close for a long time would I say that he does the same. The reason to think like this “hammer-on only”, for me that is, is maneuverability, speed, accuracy, separation, stretch and most of all, pitch.
Doing a traditional pull off makes the note go a bit sharp just before it lets go and fall down to the next note, witch to my ears, can be a bit annoying sometimes (especially if you play slow).
My goal when playing legato or tapping is to have as few fingers on the fretboard at the same time as possible, witch sort of gives a combination between hammer-on (down) and pull offs on descending lines.
It radically increase the stretch if I lift up my index finger when I slam down my second finger, lifting that up when I slam down my third finger, and so on, on a up going line. Doing that gives me having to slam them down again on the way back.
Here are two short (no sound) movies that sort of show what I mean.
Not lifting fingers: http://www.magnusolsson.com/mp3/still.AVI
Lifting fingers: http://www.magnusolsson.com/mp3/move01.AVI
For does having few fingers on the board also help my speed a lot. Try putting your hand on a table surface, sort of like if you are about to play piano, hold all your finger tips down at the surface and try tapping as fast you with your second finger (or any finger). Then try lifting all your fingertips up from the surface and try tapping as fast as you can with your second finger again, the speed is a lot higher (at least for me).
I feel I get this speed boost while playing too. Having that extra speed gives me more control when not playing at maximum speed.
Having few fingers on the board also makes it easier to change direction in my lines, and also makes it easier for bigger interval skips (since my loosed fingers can start moving to the new note faster, earlier then if I keep them on the board)... Magnus
22-06-2007:
Dave B spends some time in the backwoods hunting out the rare and endangered Magnus Olsson...trapping him and asking difficult questions that you can read at instrumentalcase.com
Magnus says:
That is a really hard question; I seriously have no idea what to call my music. I try not to think about styles and just do what naturally comes out. But if I have to, and being under gun threat, then I would call it rock with a fusion attitude. It is not jazzy enough to be fusion, it is not jazzy at all, and it is not rocky enough to be rock. Some songs are more or less shred guitar, I guess, I call those tunes for “circus guitar” when I do clinics. So I think “circus music” is a good name, things that aren’t meant too seriously. Can I get away with just calling it music?
15-02-2007:
Magnus Olsson...still deep undercover inthe backwood of France touting Ibanez equipment to all and sundrr, returns to the guitar news with this interview from those fine fellows at alloutguitar.com.
Magnus continues his French tour until end of March then returns to Sweden for a couple of weeks of shows. I'm still trying to get those nice people at Ibanez to remember that England is part of Europe and get Magnus on to these shores...
27-11-2006:
Hello webmaster type people...can you help Magnus out?... He's still looking for a nice webmaster to look after his cool web site...those interested please use his email form...I would do it if I had time...
Magnus Olsson has added a guest solo on the new Maze Of Torment album called Hidden Cruelty. and as magnus says:
Always great fun to play a style so far from what I normaly do. So a massive thanks to the guys in the band for having me in.
Magnus Olsson is also in the middle of a negotiation for a new 100 gig show in France from December 2006 until late April 2007....any chance of an England date ;o) ?
Also check out Magnus's impressive photo gallery
30-09-2006:
Magnus Olsson is doing an Ibanez clinic tour in Sweden. The clinics will be what it always is, loads of guitars, loads of talking guitars and even more playing guitars.
These are the date:
16/10 - Nonnes Musik, Nybro
17/10 - Musiktorget, Motala
18/10 - Musikcentralen, Linköping
19/10 - Musikia, Gislaved
23/10 - Musikbörsen, Örebro
24/10 - Musikbörsen, Täby
25/10 - Musikbörsen, Västerås
26/10 - Deluxe Music, Stockholm
Magnus Olsson would love to you there, so get there if you get the chance to witness this great player.
Magnus Olsson has also been chosen, together with Mattias IA Eklundh of Freak Kitchen, to test drive a new tremolo system that changes all the ideas of what a tremolo can do and can't do. It is called TremoLogic and is made and invented by the Swedish company Sonoinvent.
Magnus: There are so many new things you can do with this that it really should have another name then a tremolo. One of the biggest differences to a traditional trem is that you have one tremolo-arm to each string and that all the string are completely non affected by each other. Trust me, you will hear more about this.
06-06-2006:
Magnus Olsson has a myspace web site: http://www.myspace.com/magnusolsson. Also Ron from BieberLabs, has put a podcast together a podcast that features Magnus Olsson.
12-05-2006:
Call all budding web masters...Magnus Olsson really needs to find someone that can help him with his web site news page so it can stay updated while he is away...so please contact Magnus if you interested.
Magnus Olsson has also had loads of video material filmed by people in the French audience so, watch this space for new videos of the man of magic.
Magnus is alos working on putting together a photo gallery as he has been lucky enough to get "a bunch of really interesting photo jobs" in France.
Finally, Magnus is cutting back on his playing jobs to concentrate on writing and recording some new material...for an upcoming CD!!! watch this space....in the meantime some course fishing beckons...have a great break...
31-03-2006:
With Magnus burning his way across France with his trusty Ibanez as we speak(in more ways than one!) it's time to chill out, sit back and relax to some smooth Magnus stylee video, allowing us time to contemplate the possibilities and potential awesomeness of an upcoming instrumental CD. So check out:
My guitar speaks Japanez
None Secret Hat Tower
Poco Impetuoso
Why God Why?
What ever it might be
Seven Tough Guys...
29-03-2006:
Magnus is still on tour for Ibanez in France. Currently, doing six shows a week every week, burning guitars and frying amps!!!...the good news from guitar fans is that with all this hard work done he is hoping to lay down some tracks for an upcoming CD on Liquid Note. So fingers crossed and good luck.
27-11-2005:
Magnus has just completed a clinic with Yngwie and Tony MacAlpines old drummer, Mike Terrana. He's also been very busy on his CD which should feature other high profile guitarists. More when I know.
In the meantime check out these great videos (wmv)
- Whatever It Might Be
- My Guitar Speaks Japanese
- Why God, Why?
- None Secret Hat Tower
- Seven Tuff Guys Goes Homo
- Poco Impetuoso
Some more new Ibanez clinic tour dates from Magnus for you lucky people:
- 28/11 - Elmelid Musik, Höör. Phone: 0413-559932 www.elmelidmusik.se
- 29/11 - Smålands Musikvaruhus, Nässjö. Phone: 0380-10626 www.smalandsmusik.se
- 30/11 - Estrad, Karlstad. Phone: 054-21 05 80 www.4sound.se/stockholm/karlstad.html
- 01/12 - Musikalen, Halmstad. Phone: 035-123720 www.musikalen.se
Some new new Ibanez clinic tour dates from Magnus for you lucky people:
- 28/10 - HamnMagasinet, Umeå. Time: 19.00 There might be a special guest here...
- 29/10 - UmeMusikanten, Umeå. Time: 12.00 How can play guitar that early?
- 31/10 - AndreassonsMusik, Göteborg. Time: 17.00
- 5/11 - Aalborg, Denmark. Time and place is not set yet.
...and here's just a reminder why you need to see him .... "What Ever It Might Be" (mp3) with Lale Larsson.
17-09-2005:
I forgot this excellent interview with Magnus about Ibanez guitars from ibanez87, check it out!
21-08-2005:
Magnus has added four new guitars in his gear section, An Ibanez RG7621, an Ibanez RG570 Custom, an Ibanez RG550 and a Peavey Vandenberg.
He has also been working on a DVD that was filmed at an Ibanez clinic this year in Lund, Sweden by Fredrik Pihl which should be available to order soon. It will include loads of full songs and loads of talking about guitars.
22-05-2005:
Essential Guitarist gives you your chance to find out what makes the "Hybrid-Legato-Tapping" monster Magnus Olsson tick. A great interview with a really great guy. Magnus was also nice enough to provide interesting insites into his playing and includes lessons with power tab.
22-04-05:
Magnus starts a new Ibanez clinic tour that will start the 10th of May. Here are the dates that are clear so far. Check his web site for up to date details.
21-04-05:
Magnus has returned from a 4 month tour in France. He completed 100 shows. He also had time to do a bunch of demos for Ketron at Franfurt MusikMesse in Germany at the beginning of April.
Background:
Magnus Olsson, who is he I hear you say? Well see and hear the most impressive Poco Impetuoso [11 Mb wmv] or "Why god, Why?"[mpg] and then you'll know who and you'll know why.
If that's not enough check out "None Secret Hat Tower" [mp3] which features the Holdsworthian alien keyboard hands of the Über talented Lale Larson . The two play a highly original statically charged fusion storm, raining down warm musical droplets, filling an already over full river of notes.
You can find out more about this new talent his history from the Magnus Olsson web site . I'm sure we'll be hearing more from Magnus in the near future, if you check out his studio and gear
Long live the third wave of European fusion guitar.
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