Rustin Hiatt
Neo-classical, progressive metal guitarist with a hint of the blues.
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Cowabunga Cowabunga
Opening the Seals Opening the Seals
Breaking the Back of the Strongman Breaking the Back of the Strongman
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Hello, I'm a 19 year-old guitarist of 5 years. Hope whoever is listening enjoys my compositions.Band/artist history
Not much to say. I started playing guitar at 15, learning classical music and then began playing from my then-inspirations of 70's blues rock. Namely, Aerosmith and Joe Perry. As I progressed, I mixed my love of rock and classical music and found one Yngwie Malmsteen. As I've progressed, I've gleaned influences from players such as Tak Matsumoto, Steve Vai and Akira Takasaki. That's really about all there is too it.Have you performed in front of an audience?Only played live once. I was kinda thrust up on stage by some friends and played my piece "Friction Burn." The crowd went wild, and I was honestly touched.
Your musical influences
Yngwie Malmsteen, Aerosmith, Tak Matsumoto, X Japan, Steve Vai, Randy Rhoades, Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Stevie Ray Vaughn.What equipment do you use?
I play on an Ibanez JEM 7vwh and a Route 101 Solimar. Amp-wise, just some crate tube amp I picked up used. Effects come from a Digitech GNX2.Contact
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Comments (8)
Your playing and music has evolved so much since my last comment, and the last time you uploaded a new song. The world is waiting for your music. I am proud to be a fan.
I just realized I have never made a comment. Let’s remedy that shall we? ^_^
You are a versatile artist. Taking inspiration from many places. From the minimalist Japanese feel of "Sakura" and it's emotional melody. To the incredible guitar work of both "Breaking the Back of the Strongman" and "Friction Burn." The strength of “Breaking the Back of the Strongman” still astounds me, and the speed at which it is preformed, hurts. Nothing seems to be beyond your scope.
I could go on... "Elana's Cryin's," blues rifts are soothing, "Opening the Seals," so lifts me up, and Cowabunga’s melody and rhythm is pure fun. While "Funky Alien Sings the Blues" makes me sit up and take notice at everything that's going on. Beautiful work, and I won't comment on it all here. Suffice it to say, I will be watching your career unfold with great interest.
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i adore you. you rock a lot. <3
Rockin' GOdzilla on HEADSTONE's Station now. That tune rules!!
About 'Cyclone'...I liked it more than 'Friction Burn' (both are high quality shredding, though!) Your legato is smooth, your high-speed stacato is not bad (it's always a bitch to burn at that speed.)
All in all, I love it. There's nothing in the world quite like shredding. And god curse me for selling my beloved guitars.
Keep it up, let's hear some more!
And yes, Godzilla was killer. But I love anything about Godzilla, so I'm biased! Keep it lethal.
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