Classical Composer Reacts to THE ARISTOCRATS: GET IT LIKE THAT | The Daily Doug (Episode 714) 

Hey Doug - this is Bryan Beller, hijacking the band account to say thank you to you and Discord Administrator KMach1ne on behalf of the band for taking us for a spin, and mentioning our new album. Very kind - much appreciated! Cheers - BB

I shot and edited that video so I have to say thank you very much Doug for you mentioning over and over again how much you enjoyed my work. That meant the world to me. Working with people of the talent level that Bryan, Marco & Guthrie possess is ultra inspirational and so the editor in me had an absolute blast making that video as well as the others I did from that DVD. Seriously sir, you made my day. Thank you 🤩

To answer your question Doug, no. No one is better than Guthrie right now 😎

The Aristocrats never disappoint. And yes, Guthrie is about as accomplished a player as a human could possibly be 😅 I've gotten to see these guys twice and it is not an experience you want to miss out on if you ever have the chance to catch 'em. I was also extremely fortunate to go to all of Guthrie's classes during John Petrucci's Guitar Universe 2 back in 2018, which was fantastic; I could honestly listen to him speak about pretty much anything, as he's very well spoken. My favorite memory from that trip was staying up with him and a few other attendees drinking beer and talking music until 4 AM on the final night before the week was over. I mean, how many people can say that they've gotten to do something like that with one of their idols?! I'll cherish that memory until the day I die.

Peak modern Jazz Fusion. These guys never disappoint. Guthrie could improvise the unprovisable. (Yes, I know that is not a word) Also recommend Nova Collective.

Is this the first time with The Aristocrats? Phenomenal, phenomenal band.

Three of the best musicians out there and three of the nicest guys too! 👌🏻

I'd love to see a reaction to some of Guthrie's solo work, like the song Waves or Ner Ner from the album Erotic Cakes

Guthrie is from my home town. He played my strat in the local guitar store while I was getting it checked over. It was a sad day when I had to change the strings. Buy his books - Creative Guitar, Cutting Edge Techniques if you can. His wit and generosity comes through and you’ll learn everything you need to know about guitar. Loved your reaction, Doug.

"Can I audition as their keyboard player?" = Best complement ever😂🎉

Their album with the Plovdid orchestra has some of the best orchestral backing I’ve heard on any modern album. Stunning!

They also collaborated with the Polish Primuz Orchestra with an album recording some of their tracks from earlier recordings which is phenomenal ,I am sure you would really enjoy being a classical composer Rkon ,Really glad you reviewed the Aristocrats they are indeed a fantastic 3 piece

This is the vest ratio of price/venue size/talent of any band on earth.

Just saw these guys in Richmond VA on Mon. 29th. Small club 5 feet from the band!! Like a private concert! Unfucking believable!! Got to meet all 3 after the show!!!

Thanks for for giving me a guest DJ slot! Really appreciate it Doug. Glad you liked it.

I'm so glad you finally got to check out The Aristocrats! You should check them out (and their new single) when they come on tour this year. Their shows are jaw- droppingly good!

Saw these guys live oct 2023 (Boerderij, Zoetermeer). The best concert i visited last year and maybe one of the best ever ❤

Hey Doug! Please check out "Within the Realm of Possibility" from the concept album "Opus" by Nospün for another amazing epic. They are the lovechild of Dream Theater and Haken and came absolutely out of nowhere with one of the best debut albums I've ever heard!

No, there isn't anyone better than Guthrie today. Thanks for doing this.

Saw gg n da boys one nite, walked out with same wonderment I had years ago watching mahavishnu orchestra, thinking, well I kinda play guitar....❤ brilliant on many levels...thanks for showing off one of the finest examples of what the human mind can accomplish...😮

That was a great intro to this band for me. I always enjoy hearing something new. Thank you.

I had the pleasure to see them in 2016 as part of Joe Statriani's G3 in Germany, relocated from the outside to a rather small venue due to heavy rain. Seeing the Aristocrats, Joe, Steve Vai and Mike Keneally 5 m away from me with funny audience interaction playing incredible music is unforgettable. Best concert ever.

I saw them last November here in Germany. What a bunch of fantastic musicians! Killer groove…😃

This is the song that made me fall in love with Fusion. And the improvised break from this particular live version still blows me away to this day. Unreal!

The version of their song "Last Orders" together with the Primuz Chamber Orchestra is definitely worth checking out ;)

Yes,musical wizzards of our time,i really dig their musical craft and outstanding musical imagination. As a bass player myself i apreciate ofcourse Brian Beller's playing,my take on him is,that he truly is a 5 string player,what i mean is,i have seen a lot of players with 5 string basses but,using it as a 4 string. All 3 are masters of their craft but maby evenly important to me,they always surprise or bewilder me with their compositions.Always a joy ,for me,to watch them.Mastery in motion.🤘

Brilliant, you've got to play more of these guys! really enjoyed that

Stanley Jordan plays two guitars simultaneously in his fantastic cover of Stairway to Heaven. It's one of the most incredible things I've ever seen.

Seen these guys on several occassions, they bring their best Everytime! One of the best and nicest musicians out there. Huge fan of all they've done

FINALLY!!, please give us more aristocrats vids ;)

I've seen them live twice now and if you are remotely into true musicianship, you owe it to yourself to catch them live. Very talented, fun to watch, and all super nice guys. I like that their shows are typically fairly small and intimate so you can get pretty close to the action and truly appreciate what they can do. No weak links in this chain.

Thanks Doug for this musical genius. Technicality and fun. Will be checking out some more of their catalogue. Cheers from Australia.

All Of Them Are Musical Magicians...

Love me some Aristocrats! Duck is fantastic. They channel some Grieg and juxtapose it with construction sounds at one point.

Marco just missed out on the DreamTheater gig and then started this trio He is an unbelievable drummer you should check out his drum solo everyone on 2007 summer slaughter tour with Necrophagist.

Hey Doug please check out Mahandini from Dewa Budjana. For your information Dewa Budjana is one of legendady guitarist from Indonesia. In that song Dewa Budjana is working with great musician there such as Jordan Ruddess (Dream Theater) and Marco Minneman (The Aristocrats). I always enjoying how you reacts a music video. Thanks

Awesome Doug, what a treat! Their last album is one of the greatest things I've ever heard, and this video was a total joy to watch. Astonishing musicianship from all three,i don't think you could find a finer guitarist than Guthrie. He's super humble and not one for social media or self promotion, that's why he's not more widely known. But once seen never forgotten. After watching your tasteful piano impro maybe they should have you guest on keyboards!?

Saw them last year here in India! Instantly fell in love with their entire discography! Loved to see your analysis!

I still can't believe that Rolling Stone magazine didn't include Guthrie in its top 250 guitarists of all time. Guthrie is a God-tier level guitar player.

The most incredible reaction !!! Amazing band, amazing musicians, amazing music !! 🤘🏻🎸🫶🏻

Combined level of skill in that band right now is absolutely off the charts. There are very very few acts that could match or even exceed that level of musicianship, performance prowess, and creativity right now. It's not even a soupergroup. And a hypergroup. Three musicians at absolutely top of their field, in their prime, no limits.

So much fun watching you watching them...

Bryan Beller also plays in the fictitious cartoon death metal band Dethklok, you should definitely check out Bloodlines by them on a metal Monday!

About time! These guys are on a completely different league if you check their stuff! Seen them up close twice and they where jaw dropping and very interactive with the audience as always!

I am appropriately impressed. Both by The Aristocrats, and Doug's obvious need and aptitude to be in a band. You were having fun Doug. Keep it up.

So glad you got to check them out!

I just love it when a muscian reacts to great musicians! I felt you when you started drumming on your chest😂

"Bad Asteroid" and "Waves" are perhaps the early signature songs for them, there are live performances available on them as well, from "Boink Were Doing It Live". I saw them on the album supporting tour October 2023. There might be better in a specific genre, but Gowan pretty much can cover it all, be it jazz, prog rock, pop, rock 'n' roll, metal.

When you mentioned Steven Wilson at the beginning, I was expecting something more proggy. This sounds like jazz fusion to my ears. Interesting.

When he talked about Guthries playing: "Is there anybody better these days?" Short answer: no. Long answer: Hell no!

I saw these guys live a few years ago at a small venue in Buffalo, NY and WOW! What a show. Go see them if you get a chance.

First time I've heard these guys. Great stuff.

The Aristocrats ❤❤❤. Always a fun moment to see them play live !!

If I could like this a hundred times I would.

I saw them live in Rome last december, what a treat!

I don't think it's about who's better (if there is such a thing). But Guthrie's absolutely a genius imo

Im getting some serious Flecktones vibes from this for some reason. Obviously different, but wow. What an astounding assemblage of musicians.

When it comes to guitar players... Some players are great. Some players are amazing. And then you have "wizard level". Guthrie is certainly a wizard.

Please please do more aristocrats songs !!!

Doesn't get better than Guthrie Govan on guitar, Bryan Beller on bass, and Marco Minneman on mrums. Pretty much the funnest and most talented trio out there today. I can't recommend the entirety of their two live DVDs enough. The albums are good but watching them live is where it's at.

Marco has got to be one of the most talented (and comedic) drummers of our time

7:34 I don't think it would be unreasonable to argue than no: there really isn't any better guitarist today than Guthrie Govan and he's usually on the short list of anybody who knows him or of him. However for a fun sideway into a request, if you asked Guthrie this question I think he would probably mention the late, great Shawn Lane (Which he covered in the past btw) as a guitarist he personally looks up to yet mentions he might never actually reach in terms of well, whatever it's related to guitar: technique, musicality, etc. So maybe check out Shawn Lane - Get you back (There should be a restored/remastered live video version of it which is particularly inspired) even though he holds back most of the song to just let the melodies sing, he does hits the warpspeed button near the end and just blurs through like it was almost as second nature as those slow, thoughtful vibratos.

"Is there anybody better?" No, Doug, there isn't. Now that Jeff Beck has once again ascended to the Astral Plane from which he descended, Guthrie is undoubtedly the greatest plank-spanker on the planet.

hahahha love this react

Awesome 🤩

They just released a new track this week.

This is such a dank song! I love it

Finally!

I only know Guthrie from his time in Asia. Saw him live with them as well. This group is new to me.

Highly recommend watching The Aristocrats play Jack is Back with the Primuz Orchestra. It is truly amazing!

Please keep doing Aristocrats videos. Guthrie's solo stuff is also gold, and I'm sure Bellers' and Minemann's will probably be as well.

I wish the Liquid Tension Experiment DVDs were shot like this. Such an amazing display of musicianship and you can barely see it. The Aristocrats are awesome. I feel this channel needs more Pain of Salvation. I think Doug would love Iter Impius.

Fantastic musician, check out Guthrie's work with Steve Wilson, amazing solos

Nobody better than Guthrie today.

furitive jack please, thank you Doug

This is pure joy

great choice, Doug!

the aristocrats live was one of the best shows and most fun I ever had, I think only Snarky Puppy is at the same level, just amazing experience, and Guthrie is untouchable .

guthrie has mastered the guitar

Please, check out Allan Holdsworth!

YES!! I've been SCREAMING about these guys!!!! *Before video comment. **Didn't realize I never finished this! Doug coming in clutch with the shaker lol. Glad you enjoy these guys so much, Doug!! I yelled about em on like 40 of your videos and now I am happy to see this is on of my favorite videos on youtube. They're seriously good, and Guthrie is the guy you think is the best guitarist out there would say is the best guitarist out there. The guy is a legend among anyone who plays the instrument. No matter the genre, he's well respected by all who play. The dude is like the Michael Jordan of playing guitar. Probably will be the GOAT forever. Not that you can just label someone the greatest guitar player of all time, because it's personal opinion, but he's the closest you'll ever get to someone being just that.

Finally i mentioned this months and months ago along with Animal As Leaders,Watchtower, Seiges Even and Illogicist!

Furtive Jack is an awesome live performance! I think you'd enjoy it a lot.

Nice addition on the keys there

Hey Doug, if you like this one, you should definitely check out “Nuclear Burn” off the Brand X debut album “Unorthodox Behaviour” (1976). You’ll find some good musicianship there ;) Ps: if someone has already suggested it before - I second it!

Ever heard of Matteo mancuso ... Incredible guitar player

Oooh, I rediscovered this video by Marco Minnemann (the drummer for The Aristocrats), which is the progress of one of his songs for an upcoming release of his. I was curious if you'd be interested in reacting to it! It has been one of my new favorite releases from the last few months. The video is called "Marco Minnemann ‘Last Rays Of Summer’ (feat. Mariko Muranaka and Randy McStine)".

About God damn time.

The aristocrats are awesome.

Ha, ha. When skimming through thumbnails I thought this was a reaction to The Aristocrats joke as told by Doug Stanhope. I stayed for the whole video anyways!

Hey Doug, loving your videos. You should totally FirstTimeReact to a double feature of Boi What - Plan Z and then Neon Tide. I would love to hear your input on these as a future branch of music called "PlanktonCore".

Love your reaction videos Doug. I would enjoy seeing you react to Sour Sigh by Myrath. Their use of Eastern scales and unusual polyrhythms might excite you. :)

Guthrie is … beyond! 🎸

About 75% of this was completely improvised. Incredible synergy... they definitely have impressive chemistry.

You lose me when you start playing and stop watching because you aren't listening. With cats like these it's almost criminal

Doug……oh please, please, please review Eric Carmen’s seven minute composition “All By Myself” …….yes, way before the Celine Dion version….. 😊👍👍👍

Finally 👌🏻

Can you please react to Slint's Good morning captain? Such a unique sound !

Listen to Panopticon, and react to it if you want, is a great band from the USA, and his 10th album is one of the best best of 2023, "the rime of memory".

Before Guthrie joined, Mike Keneally was the guitarist. He and Marco put on some good music together. Keneally’s a really cool artist, worth checking out. He played in Zappa’s final touring band, too. You would find his album “Nonkertompf” interesting.