Tribute to Criss Oliva: Savatage - Gutter Ballet Guitar Cover
Licks Of The Beast Licks Of The Beast
35.5K subscribers
29,283 views
1.4K

 Published On Apr 27, 2024

This is a song I've wanted to cover for a long time. I still remember hearing it when the music video had just been released and being completely mesmerized by the melodies, riffs, lyrics, the imagery, and of course Criss Oliva's incredible guitar playing. It was like nothing I'd ever heard before - even though many elements were very familiar, and that's something I've always considered to be the genius of it.

Written and composed by Criss Oliva, Jon Oliva and Paul O'Neill.
Although Criss and Paul are no longer with us physically, their art, legacy, and inspiration remain indelible.

Guitars:
Jackson USA Signature Adrian Smith San Dimas: sweetwater.sjv.io/zNKoXm
Charvel Model 1 (1986 MIJ)

Plugins: Neural DSP Archetype: Petrucci and SLO-100
DAW: Reaper Audio
Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: sweetwater.sjv.io/PyQMY6
Strings: SIT Power Wound 9-46
Picks: Jazz XL: sweetwater.sjv.io/XYaMo5

show more

Share/Embed