Herman Li on Women Crying Over DragonForce, S***-Talking Fans, & Mastering Twitch | Guitar Villains
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- Intro and Herman’s supervillain alter-ego: 0:00
Burning Questions: 11:05
Name Those Notes: 12:52
S***- talking fans: 29:17
Underwater guitar playing: 34:05
Looking back on Herman’s instructional stage: 36:20
Crying Women over DragonForce: 41:49
The easiest and hardest thing about guitar: 44:02
Learning to play guitar on a livestream: 46:49
Herman’s favorite airplane album: 49:14
Herman’s dream band: 51:20
Herman’s supervillain advice: 54:08
Today’s guitar villain is Herman Li. A blistering shred god heading up the Grammy-nomninated metal band Dragonforce, Herman is so good he sometimes sounds like a video game with his extremely creative and acrobatic licks, which makes sense, because THROUGH THE FIRE AND FLAMES might be the most famous video game song in the world thanks to its Guitar Hero lore. Herman has also become a major figure in the online guitar community, with his Twitch streams amassing millions of views for their fun and unique segments and guests. This one is extremely fun, so prepare to have an absolute blast on this season finale of Guitar Villains.
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Intro and Herman’s supervillain alter-ego: 0:00
Burning Questions: 11:05
Name Those Notes: 12:52
S***- talking fans: 29:17
Underwater guitar playing: 34:05
Looking back on Herman’s instructional stage: 36:20
Crying Women over DragonForce: 41:49
The easiest and hardest thing about guitar: 44:02
Learning to play guitar on a livestream: 46:49
Herman’s favorite airplane album: 49:14
Herman’s dream band: 51:20
Herman’s supervillain advice: 54:08
Today’s guitar villain is Herman Li. A blistering shred god heading up the Grammy-nomninated metal band Dragonforce, Herman is so good he sometimes sounds like a video game with his extremely creative and acrobatic licks, which makes sense, because THROUGH THE FIRE AND FLAMES might be the most famous video game song in the world thanks to its Guitar Hero lore. Herman has also become a major figure in the online guitar community, with his Twitch streams amassing millions of views for their fun and unique segments and guests. This one is extremely fun, so prepare to have an absolute blast on this season finale of Guitar Villains.
Subscribe to Guitar Villains on Spotify: spoti.fi/3i8q2xg
Subscribe to Guitar Villains on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3n08vL3
Subscribe to Herman on CZcams: czcams.com/channels/IUA7-MNA9NyrpimQo7Dw8g.html
Herman on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/hermanli
Dave Grohl, James Hetfield, Tosin Abasi, Aaron Marshall, Plini, Pat Metheny
Reb Beach!
You have to get Paul Gilbert! I'm sure he would be up for it if he has time.
Plini and Jakub Zytecki!
You should consider talking to this brazilian guy called Pedro Martins. He's a beast. Not only technically but also musically. Seeing as a lot of people in this channel don't seem to know what the difference is between those two, Pedro Martins would be a good learning. Everyone is tired of Steve Vai, I have no interest in more interviews about the guy. Sorry.
Just my 2 cents.
That was fun, thanks for having me! - Herman
You're welcome baby 😘
My main mission here is to make a requiest to Re-Re-Powered Within.
Attempt 1.
Great episode!
@@patriks.7815 uuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhh
@@hukkumkhinda497 what I just try to be polite
I remember running into Herman Li back in 2014 at a venue called The Garage in London during an Aristocrats concert. This long-haired guy standing right in front of us suddenly turned around, revealing himself to be Herman Li. He saw the immediate recognition in our eyes and put his finger on his lips, as if to say "Don't tell anyone", and then walked off to use the men's room or something. He was kind enough to have a little chat with us after the show and take a couple of pictures.
That's awesome
Fuck that's awesome. Captain America moment.
I liked when herman was known as a modern guitar hero.
I love him even more now that he's a CZcams and twitch guitar memelord.
WHY ARE YOU EVERYWHERE
@@alecstone4637 well, maybe we just watch similar kinds of videos 😂
Kirk can you smell my CaryBaby Wah pedal from where you are?
Autocorrect frick
@@rangamsarmah2061 mmmm that’s probably true 😌
Yo if we could get Steve Vai, that would be pretty cool
PRS,Fender or Gibson
@@kasicaprasica573 Gibson
@@omario.mp4846 Thanks
@@omario.mp4846 But les paul or sg or flying v ?
@@kasicaprasica573 I love the les paul the sg is second for me and the flying v is just too uncomfortable to play lol
Herman is simply just a fun guy to hang around to, especially a technically skilled guitarist at that. What a great way to end this season!
Herman Li is such a humble human being, yet so underrated.
I am part of the 0.01% of women who cry when I saw Dragonforce in concert 😂 I just love everything about the band. The shredding, the lyrics, the music videos, the fantasy, everything about Dragonforce I love and when I saw you guys live I cried 🤷🏽♀️
Nobody even asking why villains anymore
Tyler in mysterious voice: Why villains you ask?
I love this show, btw! Lol
For next season: IDK maybe perhaps TheDooo or Rabea Massaad
Both of those are fantastic choices!!! 🤘
Guthrie govan
ritchie blackmore lmao
I support this tremendously
I cried during their cover of "My Heart Will Go On." After my dad passed, so beautiful
I'm house crew at a couple of venues in Birmingham England , met Herman a couple of times , he is a gentleman. 👌
Next season you should do Satchel from steel panther. Almost a perfect choice for a villain.
Will Swan, Tosin Abasi, Javier Reyes, Steve Vai, Guthrie Govan and Michael Angelo Batio would all make for some sick guests 😆
I think Slash would be awesome if he would agree to be on. I've read his book and he has a hell of a lot of stories to talk about.
Why do nobody talk about Marty Friedman
@useD raW i like to call it "marty friedman's broken wrist technique"
I would really want to see KIKO LOUREIRO on your show, MARTY FRIEDMAN, KIRK HAMMETT (that could be difficult to get him aha), STEVE HACKETT, and so many more! Really loved this first season, it really helped me during work to have something to listen to and to hear about all those incredible guitar players (and I'm glad the last one was with Herman Li as Dragonforce is one of my favourite bands). Good luck for the next season 🤘🏻
Kiko and Marty have both been on for the Jason Becker fundraiser - you should check that out. Awesome show.
Herman is so humble that this episode it's so lovely how themes and guitar chatting came up flawlessly
I'd loooooveeee to see Guthrie on this podcast...
I don't think guthrie does 2021
Yet again more amazing content from Music is Win! Thank you so much for mentioning/covering Herman playing under water. I recall seeing that video and thinking it was one of the coolest and most silly fun things for guitar I've seen in a while haha.
thanks for continuing the dialogue about fast playing and feel. I play guitar and I love playing in whatever speed the song calls for but as you've pointed out some people cannot get past certain sounds and are a little more closed-minded to these things so it is inspiring and refreshing to hear your take on the subject!
\m/
Tony MacAlpine, Greg Howe or Vinnie Moore...those SHRAPNEL guys...at least one of them! please!
We are so blessed to have this podcast, so many great players. Tyler you are one of kind, and have done so much for the comunity. Thanks a lot
You did an awesome job with this format, like it a lot, entertaining and informative. Great job, can’t see what next idea you have!!!! Great job again!!!
Synerster gates or Michael angelo batio
My two favorite guitarists
Next season picks: Ritchie Blackmore, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Yngwie Malmsteen, and if he's still kickin' it, Keith Richards!
This was a very interesting interview with great questions (and answers). Big thanks to both of you!
BRING ON THE DOO
Yes
Get Andy Timmons or Buckethead on here! Oooh, or Greg Howe!
I love watching your videos it’s slowly helping me improve
Next season bring Zeus the Guitar Lord!
Yeah! From what I saw on TV, his mom got a new Flying V! The show is called "Squidward's House Party".
He lives in China, he lives in the village hidden in the picks.
I would love to see episodes with Steve Vai, Devin Townsend, Guthrie Govan and Steven Wilson.
Seeing zakk wylde on here would be pretty cool
make this happen
I’ve been waiting for this one!
Herman is far from my favorite guitar player guests so far on season 1 of Guitar Villains. That being said, his down to earth attitude, his overall demeanor, his honesty and the way he approaches the industry and the job, has made this one of my most enjoyable episodes so far. Thanks Tyler and Herman!
Herman Li has been basically my favorite since I was a little kid mostly because he was the first metal guitarist I was ever exposed to being a sheltered Christian child
Herman is one incredible player, that’s for damn sure, but I’m also always impressed by him as a human being as well: He has ALWAYS come across as such a lovely, down to earth dude who has time for absolutely everybody he meets.
Bought your program so informative and i love the GV intro big fan of you as a guitarist Tyler!!
Hey Tyler! Love your videos. Truly eyes opening content. Ruben Wan would be an excellent guest for this show. He's not metal but such a amazing player and it would bring another point of view about guitar to your channel. Thank you for everything you do for the guitar community and keep up the good work!
This series is quality
Finally! The man himeslf! Herman Li....True legend, my biggest inspiration! Amazing podcast
I love you videos so much man! Keep up with the amazing videos!
Wow! Just an amazing man and inspiration!
That’s beautiful that he explained his process and talked about the wonder of improvising! And you brought up how you have to reverse engineer your own creativity. My friend who I think got better than me at guitar swears I’m still better because he said he loves how I take risks and I’m not afraid to go for something wild, dramatic, or epic… and that literally just comes from playing till you just love what you came up with
Herman is so down to earth. Great episode!
this is so awesome love this podcast. Carrying 2020
This is the best. Herman Li/Dragonforce have been one of my all time favorite band for many many years now!!! Their music resonates DEEP in my soul.
These are so entertaining, thank youi
These are great Tyler 🤘
Thank you for not packing these completely full of ads like wong notes
Hope we get to see Justin Sandercoe
I've said it before, I'll say it again: Dusty Waring from Between the Buried and Me. He shreds, has been in the game for years, is a fellow PRS'er, and lives in Nashville.
Steve vai, Guthrie govan, nick johnson, Lisa-X, Laura Basilio, Luca Montavelli, John Mayer, Roy Ziv, Stevie T
Good video Tyler
Love your videos!
Love the format of your show, good balance of entertainement and guitar wisdom, please season 2 needs Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde, Marty Friedman, Andy James, Per Nilsson, Eric Gales, Marcus King, Melanie Faye and Kiko Laureiro to name a few. Hope there will be a lot more seasons, cheers.
Wow. I learned more about Herman than I was expecting. He constructs solos the same way I do.
Please invite Kiko Loureiro to the podcast, he Is awsome!
This was a great series! It would be great to see: VAI, Ian Thornley, Alex Lifeson, Nick Johnston, Andy Wood, Mike Stern, Dani Rabin, Mark Holcomb, Jake Bowen, Scott Henderson, and of course, Guthrie
YES!! Another person that appreciates Nick
marty friedman, john fruciante or head and munky from korn would also be cool.
@@codyeagleson4457 He is exceptional!
Yes to Ian Thornley!!!
How can anyone dislike herman. He absolutely shreds and shreds with FEELING as well. He is so humble and always says how every other player is great before he ever compliments himself. He loves his fans. Hes super generous like with the jason becker auction. He didnt have to put in all that work. He didnt have to bring jason beckers problems to the forefront of the guitar community. He could of just made a video and say "man i feel so bad for jason and if anyone can donate please do it" then never speak about it again like many other famous players would but he made it his mission to raise money and spread the word while not profiting in any way. And he did it during the middle of the pandemic while he had every right to focus on his health and safety. Herman would never say anything negative to someone that didnt deserve it. He doesnt have the "rockstar" mentality or persona. All he wants to do is make great music and play it for people and make them happy. Again im going to ask how anyone can not like herman...if you do then maybe you have your own issues that you project onto people that you wish you could be. Envy and jealousy can ruin a persons mental state and personality and no one likes an envious jealous hater that all they do is hate on undeserving people.
My only complaint is how he let the band play live drunk/ get drunk before doing a show
Thanks for Herman
This podcast was one of the best things to happen in 2020. Really interesting stuff.
For next season: Plini, Tosin Abasi, Aaron Marshall, Yvette Young, Mark Holcomb, Luke Hoskin, Gus G, Nick Johnston, Guthrie Govan, Mike Dawes, Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy are some of my picks.
Herman is such a lovely guy. My son and I met him last year at a Dragonforce gig, he was wandering around upstairs at the venue, whilst the support was playing. Dragonforce are a super fun band to go and see, and superb musicians.
Dude I love ur channel...u shred brother
Jen Majura, Pete Thorn, Ola Englund, Jeff Waters (if possible), Via, Paul Gilbert, Gus G, Tim Pierce, I'm sure I can think of others...
These were awesome. Great series! Keep 'em comin'!
On Starcraft: Zerg are more like rabid fans. ;)
Really great interview, I never realised how cool Herman actually is.
Awesome Episode today too! For the next season, I would love to see Greg Howe, Eric Johnson and Guthrie Govan :)
Bring buckethead on the show if not than John 5 or Gary holt
Buckethead would be near impossible
Yess Gary Holt. One of my fav thrash metal guitarists
@@islas357 Is it a language thing, or just because he likes keeping his identity semi-secret? It wouldn't be too hard for him to do audio only, or just be back lit so you can't see his face.
Love him sticking up for Tim. Tim really makes me want to play guitar and inspires me big time. 33 year old dude.
We need Mario and Erick from CHON on here!
What a great guy, Herman is awesome
Very nice
Herman is a very likeable dude! nice episode
I love that he is a showman. His comments at the end are so on point. I know i took soooooo much crap about over the top antics at shows. The haters hated, but the fans loved that interaction because they paid for a show. Let's give them a show. So so fun, i miss those days.
Richie sambora is my idol to hear a guitar magician like Herman mention him wow 🤩 lots of players look down on Richie since he sticks around same pentatonic boxes but no one can deny the guy could play
Reba Myers, Yvette Young, Mateus Asato, Aaron Marshall (Intervals), Adam Jones.
Don't you dare put Mateus Asato in the same bag as those apprentices for god sakes -.-
Also, Adam Jones is just a part of a band. He has nothing of legendary or villain as a guitarist. Maybe Tool have the villain vibe, but only as a band and only because of Maynard.
Also, Yvette is all show off. And she's ugly lol.
Reba what? Aaron who? Those are nobody's, sorry.
@@tiago2336 ok
Will Swan would be great to see on here!
🦢Core
Thank YOU for these great shows. Great Guitar Villains, great sense of humor. :-)
2nd Season .. Dweezel Zappa, Donna Grantis, Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, maybe he doesnt want to be a villain ;)
I've idolized herman since the first time I discovered through the fire and flame on guitar hero, so cool to see this!
Also...just gonna add it would be super kickass to see keith merrow and definitely jeff loomis on your podcast!
😉
5 guitar villain podcast in 2 days...it’s like Netflix lol awesome Herman Li
In the past 3 months Herman has gone from “who is that guy?” to “oh cool that’s what the dragonforce guy looks like” to man this guys is such a great and cool dude.” Keep it up Herman, you are awesome in and out of music! Both of you make great and entertaining content
Michael Angelo Batio !!! \m/
Herman Li liked my JImi Hendrix cover on Instagram and that was one of my proudest moments ever. He's awesome.
I have a picture of Herman playing a solo on the bar at Webster Hall NYC
This show is the best thing ive seen in a loooong time
Oh man the best part of concerts is the crazy act and the show itself. The music is great 100 percent the reason I go to shows but it makes it so much better when there’s action. Even rush had some great shows and entertaining moments in their later years
Andy James. Hearing about his journey from teacher to youtuber to lead guitarist of Five Finger Death Punch would be great to listen to
Please get Richie Kotzen for the next season. One of the most proficient multi-instrumentalists, vocalists, author of last 50 years. My favorite musician of all time.
I love this podcast
These starcraft references are giving me life!!! Former Zerg player here
10 already that was fast. Jen Majura has the best personality I would love to see her on.
Bring Paul Gilbert and Steve Vai
I agree with Li. Innovate and motivate others to try new things.
Love the GV series. Would be great if you could have Kiko Loureiro next season!
I love Herman Li
GET ANGEL VIVALDI, IT WOULD BE A HILARIOUS INTERVIEW!!!
Yessssss!!! I need this!!
What a great dude
Ola Englund and Dave Murray!
Im just at the start of the video. Herman Li is the fuckin man! You Tyler also the man! Would love to see a John Frusciante interview. Hes usually pretty quiet but a guitar focused interview might be his thing
This is cool
Toki wartooth also played at the bottom of the ocean for fish, the track is available on water
These 8 guys would be some great villains for season 2, which I'm sure some people have mentioned some of these guys. Ichika Nito, Marty Friedman, Tosin Abasi, Jeff Loomis, Angel Vivaldi, Andy James, Daniele Gottardo, and Christian Muenzer.
Dude I would love to see Plini, Keith Merrow, Mark Okubo, Mark Holcomb or Jake Bowen in next season. That would be awesome. Any of these guys.