this is a video of Todd Duane & Milan Polak playing live in some club
Todd Duane & Milan Polak
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Todd Duane: talks to instrumentalguitarist.com
Todd: I had been demoing songs for years. I had recorded at least 100 songs. I was still a practising musician as well, so I was continually being inspired. It was easy to record new material because most often it was based around a certain technique or musical idea I had been working on. The demo’s I created for my Shrapnel “Todd Duane” release were recorded with the thought that “this is going to be my début record”. I upgraded my studio to a Tascam DA-88 digital 8 track recorder and just started to “do it”. By this time my playing had matured to a certain level and my song writing took on a new light. One that highlighted “melody and simplicity” over “technique and innovativeness”. Of course I still had all my technique, but I wasn't writing songs solely based on that any more. I was just trying to write good songs… ironically this is what made the difference in getting signed to Shrapnel Records. Of course many fans of my previous more technically inspired demo’s felt let down on my début CD. I personally felt very happy with the songs and playing, because I knew I was still doing all the same crazy stuff I had always done, but in a more musical, mature style- its where I was musically. With the release of the Electrocution 250 CD we decided to go back to the early goofy, over the top, crazy and humorous song style demo’s I had once recorded.
Todd Duane: at NAMM show - great stuff from the archives!
More killer video posted , this time super guitar player Todd Duane playing live at NAMM
Todd Duane at NAMM show
Brett Garsed, Todd Duane: Legato records booth jamming at NAMM
Brett Garsed, Todd Duane: Legato records booth jamming at NAMM
Brett Garsed & Todd Duane jamming at NAMM
Todd Duane, Lalle Larsson: Schizoid - insane guitar and keyboards from 1993
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The song Schizoid from Mark Varneys Guitar on The Edge Vol.1 No.4 compilation (1993)
Todd Duane - Guitar & bass
Lalle Larsson - Keyboards
Todd Duane & Lalle Larsson - Schizoid - 1993
Todd Duane: Kustom Coupe 38 combo gets a spanking
Todd Duane:
Kustom Coupe 38 combo
I don't do many clips of combo amps. This little guy rocks!
Kustom Coupe 38 combo
Todd Duane: Laney AOR 6 knob 50 watt
Short clip of a Laney AOR 50 watt I grabbed cheap in town. After some tech work and new tubes... here she is...Great amps for the $$$! Sorry the guitar is out of tune. Just checkin' out the amp on a 1st take!
Laney AOR 6 knob 50 watt
Laney AOR 6 knob 50 watt
Todd Duane: Bogner Fish in Cameron CCV FX Loop
Bogner Fish in Cameron CCV FX Loop. I'm just dialing in the "Shark" Channel. It sounds like a hottrodded Plexi to me ala early Van Halen. Running thru an older "vintage" CCV FX loop Return. The cab/speakers are a Mesa Standard 4x12 w V30 and 65's. The guitar is an '
'01 Gibson R8 w/ a Rebel Yell bridge.
Bogner Fish in Cameron CCV FX Loop
Todd Duane: cranking out Van Halen on '69 Marshall Plexi
'69 Marshall Plexi cranked doing Van Halen songs
Todd Duane: Cameron modded Marshall HG Jose and CCV head
Les Paul w Rebel Yell, Mesa cab V30/65's and Evidence Audio cables. The Marshall was a little louder but both amps were not at stage volume.
Cameron modded Marshall HG Jose and CCV head
Todd Duane: Omnipresent available on itunes
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Todd Duane: new web site!
Todd Duane: Todd Duane from Minnesota, began playing guitar at age 14. Jump ahead a few hundred hours of practicing and a life long passion towards the instrument to July of 2008. Guitar World Magazine listed him as the 3rd fastest guitar player on the planet. Despite his speed and technique, Todd places importance on song writing, melody, feel, tone & pure attitude.
Todd Duane is - quite simply put - an absolute legend. He is easily one of the fastest alternate pickers to ever touch an electric guitar. On top of that he's one of the cleanest players alive, even while shredding at the speed of sound. http://www.toddduane.net/
News: Shrapnel release - This Is Shredding, Vol. 2
And once again, theze are some of the most technical, fastest, melodic lead guitarist in the world.
This Is Shredding, Vol. 2
The Shrapnel sound has survived nearly three decades and many of the today s great young metal bands got their inspiration from the artists on this second volume, also the labels back catalog is enjoying a renaissance of interest in this important guitar oriented music.
1. Y.R.O. Racer X – Paul Gilbert
2. The Thinking Machine – Vinnie Moore
3. Sky Rider – Borislav Mitic
4. Images Cacophony – Marty Friedman & Jason Becker
5. Ripped To Shreds – George Bellas
6. Overseas Evolution – Tony MacAlpine
7. Acid Lips – Richie Kotzen
8. Stand Yer Ground – Darren Housholder
9. Nothin But Pickin – Scott Stine
10. Country Boy With Some Rope – Derek Taylor
11. Slap Crackle & Pop – Todd Duane
12. The Death Of Ludwig II – Bernd Steidl
If you think This is Shredding Vol. 1 was a masterpiece of guitar shred… Then U ain’t seen or heard nuthin’ yet! This is Shredding Vol. 2 will definately and once again turn, twist, and spiral your earz… All the while, wrap’n and sqeeze’n your brainz inside out w/ musical notes like you’ve never heard them before… With Shrapnel Record Label owner Mike Varney’s understanding of these type of xtreme musicians & guitar playerz and their super musical abilities, he has successfully paired these young “shredders” with some of the best musicians in the world. Furthermore, giving these young katz a chance to be heard by the masses. The production and mastering are second to none of course… The songwriting seems to be a little more melodic then Vol. 1 with a brighter and richer sound.
Parting Shot: The songs, the players, and the overall project has been well thought out and is a great compilation of tunes for newbies and veteran shred headz alike. And once again, theze are some of the most technical, fastest, melodic lead guitarist in the world. Simply put… THEZE GUYZ TAKE NO PRIZONERZ !!!
Todd Duane: New amp still cold from MN Winter and UPS delivery!
New amp still cold from MN Winter and UPS delivery! Channel 1 distorts only from the camera mic volume being overloaded.
Diezel Herbert Mk2
Todd Duane: Cameron CCV Channel 2
Redialed in and currently retubed w a nice old Mullard in V1. Gibson R8 Rebel Yell bridge '57 Classic neck Evidence Audio cables Mesa Standard V30/65's.
Cameron CCV Channel 2
Top Ten: things to avoid when posting your guitar video on YouTube
As I've watched millions of videos I thought I would give you my top ten things I noticed on YouTube videos... agree or disagree with my thoughts, just post a comment in reply!
1. Not posting a video
Well if you want to get noticed and want to get feedback you have to post a video. You don't have to put up every video you record, just the ones you might be proud of. My preference is to allow comments, but you can review all that are submitted or ban comments completely. If you allow comment be prepared for YouTube trolls who post nasty comments... simple thing... delete them and block the poster... problem solved. Typical YouTube trolls won't actually have any videos posted on their channel.
2. Who turned the lights out?!
Forgetting to light the video correctly... This happens so often, "The black cat in the coal cellar" scenario. It might be possible to post process the video to make it lighter, but it's much easier to have the light on in FRONT of you so that people can see what your playing.
3. The "Too close shot"
Come on people... I know I like guitar playing... but I don't want to sit in your lap! Move the camera further back!! I'm not a big fan of the headless torso video... you are human beings... be proud of who you are! There are cases where a close up video is OK, to show how the technique is performed for example. However, if it's performance... get you head in the video!
4. The 20 second video phenomenon.
Really? come on people... if you want to people to know you can play guitar then a 20 second video clip won't cut it! Try and get to at least 60 seconds... one exception to that is Todd Duane.. Todd keep putting those video clips up... 30 seconds of your top notch legato playing on super modded amps is enough to satisfy anyone :)
5. Who?
This is a crime against yourself... you spend hours burning up that fretboard... you capture the shot of a life time, you post it! Then that's it... no more... no retitling the video... no description text, no links to your own web site or thing you are trying to promote... no meta information?!!
My suggestion here:
6. Hey where did my video go??!?!
Don't post your video as a response to more than one video!! You can only post it in response to one YouTube video... for obvious anti spamming reasons.
7. I don't like my video anymore
I am with Tim Berners Lee here... don't destroy history! When the video is posted that's history... you might ebb and flow about your love of the video... but once it's posted there really is no guarantee that you can remove it, others will have taken a copy. Any links to it will be broken. IMO it is much better to leave it there for posterity... Here's a classic example why you should leave the video: We have to thank god Shawn Lane left a huge legacy of video of him playing live... imagine if he'd destroyed the tapes!
8. I really am a VJ
I don't know how many times I have seen people waffle on about nothing for 20/30 seconds before they do anything with guitar... Remember the pain threshold for most human beings is around 8 seconds for a single cut... you can thank TV for that. Much better to keep the chat short and to the point. A couple of exceptions here... super players like Marshall Harrison often provide very useful tips that are worth the wait... or people like Rob Chappers...he's the Monkeylord he can say what he wants... note he obeys the 8 second rule!
9. Tonight I'm going to be a famous guitar player syndrome
Try to avoid too many guitar covers, particularly if the covers are from a single player. e.g. avoid all Malmsteen covers or all Vai covers or all Satriani covers... People will just think you are a clone and not original! If you do post them... they have to be good! [plus you might be breaking copyright!]
10. The box brownie effect.
Do all you can to get the video as good as you can. A reasonable camera will get you more views... I know this is a question of expense... so if you don't have one, see if you can borrow one. Try and edit the video to. The better the quality, the more likely you are to get views.
OK that's it for now... Good Luck!
1. Not posting a video
Well if you want to get noticed and want to get feedback you have to post a video. You don't have to put up every video you record, just the ones you might be proud of. My preference is to allow comments, but you can review all that are submitted or ban comments completely. If you allow comment be prepared for YouTube trolls who post nasty comments... simple thing... delete them and block the poster... problem solved. Typical YouTube trolls won't actually have any videos posted on their channel.
2. Who turned the lights out?!
Forgetting to light the video correctly... This happens so often, "The black cat in the coal cellar" scenario. It might be possible to post process the video to make it lighter, but it's much easier to have the light on in FRONT of you so that people can see what your playing.
3. The "Too close shot"
Come on people... I know I like guitar playing... but I don't want to sit in your lap! Move the camera further back!! I'm not a big fan of the headless torso video... you are human beings... be proud of who you are! There are cases where a close up video is OK, to show how the technique is performed for example. However, if it's performance... get you head in the video!
4. The 20 second video phenomenon.
Really? come on people... if you want to people to know you can play guitar then a 20 second video clip won't cut it! Try and get to at least 60 seconds... one exception to that is Todd Duane.. Todd keep putting those video clips up... 30 seconds of your top notch legato playing on super modded amps is enough to satisfy anyone :)
5. Who?
This is a crime against yourself... you spend hours burning up that fretboard... you capture the shot of a life time, you post it! Then that's it... no more... no retitling the video... no description text, no links to your own web site or thing you are trying to promote... no meta information?!!
My suggestion here:
- upload the video
- set the video to private as it uploads.
- when the video is loaded add the meta data
- Add a title, with you name at the start!
- If it's a cover add the text (cover)
- Add a description with suitable links
- Always start links with http:// this way they are automatically links!
- Add meta information, add your name, key words like guitar, fusion but don't spam it with nonsense.
- Set your comment rules... see my tip - point 1
- Add the date, time, location as well... this may not interest you... but these videos could be here well after you're gone!
- Once you have done all that..
- Check the video, sync and sound OK?
- Look at the video as users would!
- Good to go?... press the public button!
- Sit back and admire the positive comments
- Plan your next video!
6. Hey where did my video go??!?!
Don't post your video as a response to more than one video!! You can only post it in response to one YouTube video... for obvious anti spamming reasons.
7. I don't like my video anymore
I am with Tim Berners Lee here... don't destroy history! When the video is posted that's history... you might ebb and flow about your love of the video... but once it's posted there really is no guarantee that you can remove it, others will have taken a copy. Any links to it will be broken. IMO it is much better to leave it there for posterity... Here's a classic example why you should leave the video: We have to thank god Shawn Lane left a huge legacy of video of him playing live... imagine if he'd destroyed the tapes!
8. I really am a VJ
I don't know how many times I have seen people waffle on about nothing for 20/30 seconds before they do anything with guitar... Remember the pain threshold for most human beings is around 8 seconds for a single cut... you can thank TV for that. Much better to keep the chat short and to the point. A couple of exceptions here... super players like Marshall Harrison often provide very useful tips that are worth the wait... or people like Rob Chappers...he's the Monkeylord he can say what he wants... note he obeys the 8 second rule!
9. Tonight I'm going to be a famous guitar player syndrome
Try to avoid too many guitar covers, particularly if the covers are from a single player. e.g. avoid all Malmsteen covers or all Vai covers or all Satriani covers... People will just think you are a clone and not original! If you do post them... they have to be good! [plus you might be breaking copyright!]
10. The box brownie effect.
Do all you can to get the video as good as you can. A reasonable camera will get you more views... I know this is a question of expense... so if you don't have one, see if you can borrow one. Try and edit the video to. The better the quality, the more likely you are to get views.
OK that's it for now... Good Luck!
Todd Duane: Axe FX Marshall mod tone
Axe FX Marshall mod tone 2:90 power amp Evidence audio cables and Recto cab w/ V30 and 65'
Axe FX modded Marshall tone
Axe FX modded Marshall tone
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