Progressive Rock Music Forum : Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci

Progressive Rock Music Forum : Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci http://www.progarchives.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Progressive Rock Music Forum : Prog Polls : Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 05:02:43 +0000 Sun, 19 Feb 2006 16:22:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.69 360 www.progarchives.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=19205 Progressive Rock Music Forum http://www.progarchives.com/forum/css_styles/mac-prog/PAlogo_v2.gif http://www.progarchives.com/forum/ Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci : I think Michael Romeo is a very... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868336#1868336 Author: Ytse Jam
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 16:22

I think Michael Romeo is a very good guitar player, but i prefer Petrucci.

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2006 16:22:53 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868336#1868336 Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci : Originally posted by W.ChuckAnd... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868332#1868332 Author: Rising Force
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 16:19

Originally posted by W.Chuck

And I hate the arguments, that guitarists are bad because they play fast. What would you do if you could play really fast and play metal? Maybe you would think "Oh, why should I have fun, I should better play 0,3 notes per second, it's not very demanding for me, but I should do it beceause some people's restricted minds..."

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2006 16:19:03 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868332#1868332 Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci : Originally posted by el böthyIm... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868326#1868326 Author: W.Chuck
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 16:11

Originally posted by el böthy

Im not a big shreder fan...so Petrucci and Romeo aren´t my favorite. Yet I must say I prefer Petrucci, because he does or trys to do different thinks in each song, where as Romeo always goes as fast as humanly possible...I never heard a Romeo solo that wasn´t "not" fast...I think that´s something he can not do, play slow...Im pretty sure he can´t help it to go a 100 km/h...

Slow solos: Shades of Grey, Candlelight Fantasia, Sonata, Lady of the Snow, Egypt, The Odyssey, Dawn of a Million Souls and several songs with the band "Phantom's Opera"!

And his speed is different... His fastest stuff are e.g. the solo in "King of Terrors". There are many fast solos of him that are only half as fast as this one...

And I hate the arguments, that guitarists are bad because they play fast. What would you do if you could play really fast and play metal? Maybe you would think "Oh, why should I have fun, I should better play 0,3 notes per second, it's not very demanding for me, but I should do it beceause some people's restricted minds..."]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2006 16:11:37 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868326#1868326 Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci : Dude two of my absolute favorites This... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868224#1868224 Author: Sweet Prog
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 14:50

Dude two of my absolute favorites

This is like asking me which parent will live and which won't.

I simply can not choose.

I knew about and loved Petrucci for far longer than I have Romeothough. I always listened to DT but never even knew about thefact that they were "Progressive" I didn't have much knowledgeabout the genre at all and just thought there was Rock and Metal, andnothing diff.

Upon discovering Progressive I also discovered Prog Metal and thuslySymphony X and adore Michael Romeo's playing. I just can'tchoose, although if we're talkin' about long-time liking here thenPetrucci simply because I knew he exsisted longer hehe.
]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2006 14:50:31 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868224#1868224 Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci : Definately Petrucci, he has much... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868210#1868210 Author: AtLossForWords
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 14:39

Definately Petrucci, he has much more variation and clarity in his tone and his playing. Petrucci's done everything from Fusion Jazz Metal with LTE to classical shread with JP and JR. His tone clear, and the listener can hear every note. His style is one that's built around clean playing. Romeo is a decent player, but he's very sloppy especially with his solos. I'll give the edge to Petrucci for his clean playing.]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2006 14:39:36 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868210#1868210 Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci : I like Petrucci's style much... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868206#1868206 Author: The Miracle
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 14:34

I like Petrucci's style much more. Romeo is pretty good, but SymX doesn't move me nearly as much as DT.]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2006 14:34:43 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868206#1868206 Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci : I'd have to go with Petrucci... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868196#1868196 Author: HeirToRuin
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 14:24

I'd have to go with Petrucci simply because his playing is morediverse....at least comparing Symphony X albums to Dream Theater albums.

Now, within the context of METAL only...I'd give that to Romeo(especially compared to the recent DT material). However, I'venot heard Romeo do anything except SymX so I don't what else he canpull off.
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 13:44

Im not a big shreder fan...so Petrucci and Romeo aren´t my favorite. Yet I must say I prefer Petrucci, because he does or trys to do different thinks in each song, where as Romeo always goes as fast as humanly possible...I never heard a Romeo solo that wasn´t "not" fast...I think that´s something he can not do, play slow...Im pretty sure he can´t help it to go a 100 km/h...]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2006 13:44:41 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868155#1868155 Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci : This topic will turn into a bunch... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868145#1868145 Author: TheProgtologist
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 13:35

This topic will turn into a bunch of arguing.A similar poll did.

Personally,I prefer Petrucci.

But Romeo is no slouch either.

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2006 13:35:35 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868145#1868145 Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci : Wow.. This is sure a subjective... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868098#1868098 Author: jesperz
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 12:23

Wow.. This is sure a subjective question...

Well, I am more of a petrucci fanz, of course i'll give it to Petrucci...

But comparing musicians is alittle difficult..

Its more of a style really.. There is no better or worse in music in myopinion. It will be better if you put this question as who's style ismore popular among ppl.. Petrucci or Micheal?

Cheers mate!
Z'
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 11:34

I think they are great musicians,but I like a little more Petrucci!!!!!]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2006 11:34:04 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868074#1868074 Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci : Michael Romeo for me! Both are... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1868067#1868067 Author: W.Chuck
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 11:23

Michael Romeo for me!
Both are very good in technique, MJR maybe even a bit more, but John Petrucci also he is really fast and has some cool licks and riffs, has never been something really special for me.

And thanks for the links Blind Camel,
this one is quite cool as well : http://youtube.com/watch?v=LJ7Xfk6r2tU&search=michael%20%20r omeo

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Posted: February 19 2006 at 09:54

Petrucci of course, though Romeo is still awesome...]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2006 09:54:09 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1867979#1867979 Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci : I don`t believe there is a best... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1867948#1867948 Author: Guests
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 09:12

I don`t believe there is a best in this debate , both are as great as each other (though I prefer Romeo by a whisker)

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2006 09:12:45 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1867948#1867948 Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci : There both fantastic musicians... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1867943#1867943 Author: sleeper
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 09:01

There both fantastic musicians but I find considerably more variaty in Patrucci's playing than I do in MJR's. Sym X have far to many songs that sound very similar (think all there 5 minute songs) and he does dominate the sound of the band.

Edited by sleeper]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2006 09:01:01 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1867943#1867943 Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci : they are both very good... i'd... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1867836#1867836 Author: Blind Camel
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 05:24

they are both very good...

i'd give the edge to romeo, but thats just my preference. he plays alot of neoclassical stuff ala yngwie, but he is better in the sensethat he has good rhythym parts, and can use phrasing and tastefulnessalot better than yngwie. the whole band are top notch, they do get alittle cheesy at times, but overall its good stuff. the odyssey isincredible.

no doubt petrucci is a master also, he is definitely right up there.

here are some michael romeo demonstrations:

sea of lies: http://youtube.com/watch?v=QzW5UK0yhws&search=michael%20 romeo

out of the ashes: http://youtube.com/watch?v=hH_tWncJvHQ&search=michael%20 romeo
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 05:07

TWO GREAT GUITAR PLAYERS.WHO IS THE BEST...

THIS IS A HARD ONE.]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2006 05:07:09 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1867826#1867826 Michael Romeo vs. John Petrucci : i've been a DT fan for a... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19205&PID=1867807#1867807 Author: acheron
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Posted: February 19 2006 at 04:39

i've been a DT fan for a while now, and i just recently got into Symphony X

Ive been comparing John' and Michael's guitar styles lately and i'm wondering your guys opinions on these two outstanding guitarists. a few weeks ago i would have preferd John over Mike, but i think ive switched to prefer Mike recently. John's playing seems to always circulate around a few chromatic shredding runs, his technical mastery over the instrument is out of this world, but his tone and his machine like approach to playing gets a little irritating. Michael on the other hand has suprisingly tasteful solo's and great tone. no doubt he can play as fast as anyone in the world, but he seems to always have a good amount of improvisation in his solos. his playing in general is incredible tight yet loose and fluid at the same time. (think evolution (the grand design))

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