Rick Beato x Jack Gardiner Interview: Talks Like Beatle, but Shreds Like Samurai

In this interview, Liverpudlian guitar virtuoso Jack Gardiner stops by studio to discuss his incredible chops, influence of Japanese rock on his playing and his unique perspective on instrument. Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 01:33 - Working on Album 02:35 - Influence of Childhood 04:28 - First Steps in Music 06:22 - Influence of Social Media 08:00 - Lessons of Tom Quayle 10:55 - Trade-Offs in Playing 12:52 - Adaptation of Methods 13:45 - Perception of Playing Technique 14:41 - Attitude to Technology 15:38 - Improvisation 16:30 - Studying Slap-Picking 17:28 - Frank Gambale&Technique 19:37 - Interaction with Frank 21:33 - Interaction with Mateo 26:38 - Technical Aspects 27:33 - Custom Guitar 29:20 - Guitar Tuning 30:18 - Creating Guitar Kit 31:15 - Sound Settings 32:35 - Performance Experience 34:18 - Concerts & Audience Interaction 37:15 - Technical Problems at Concerts 40:05 - Adapting to New Conditions 42:03 - New Equipment 43:02 - Interaction with Public 44:00 - Problems with Sound on Stage 45:00 - U.T.F.F. feat. Henrik Linder 49:03 - Guitar Playing Technique 49:44 - Influence of Video Games on Music 51:20 - Japanese Attention to Details 52:20 - Cultural Features of Japan 53:05 - Diversity of Music in Japan 55:52 - Idea of Album 01:01:01 - Conclusion Playlists: | | #Interview Original video: