Member Since: 6/7/2005
Band Website: AlexRaykin.com
Band Members: I am currently in a progressive metal band named Cosmic Vision (my top friend)
Influences: Marty Friedman, Guthrie Govan, Steve Vai, John Petrucci, Michael Romeo, Andy Timmons, Shawn Lane, Jason Becker, Irene Orleansky, Rusty Cooley, Alex Skolnick, Eddy Van Halen, Rick Hunolt, Gary holt, Mike Campese, Francesco Fareri, George Bellas, Chris Broderick, Eric Johnson, Blues Saraceno, Kee Marcello, Andy Summers, Mattias IA Eklundh, Chris Poland, Ritchie Blackmore, Toni Iommi, Andrea Braido, Al DiMeola, Paul Gilbert, Al Pitrelli, Alexi Laiho, Randy Rhoads, Tony Macalpine, Yngwie J. Malmsteen , Slash, Kirk Hammet, Dimebag Derall (RIP), Joe Satriani, Chris Impelliteri, Marcos De Ros, Pete Lesperance, John Pizzarelli, James Heitfeild, Dave Mustaine, Kerry king, Michael Angelo, Lee Litenour, and Joey Tafolla, Frank Gambale, Jimi Hendrix (RIP) .............. PERSONALY KNOWN INFLUENCES: Jin Long Cui (the kid who I started a band with as myself being singer ; he was the fastest learning shredder I’ve ever known---who influenced me to follow in the footsteps of some of the great guitarists above... and eventually end up in a classic thrash band http://www.myspace.com/speedassault . Chris Lee (a guitarist I influenced and showed around... now playing like jason becker.. gifted dude!), Lawrence Lazarides (the best shredder / jazz fussionist I’ve ever personally known---whom taught me to alternate pick for this first time and gave me important tips which helped me lots.. thanks Larry! [he finds me annoying lol] ), Richard Lundmark (inspiring solo guitarist with qualities of Steve Vai and a very down to earth dude you can chat with ) and finally my dad :) (playing and singing.. and i started with his fender acoustic).. Let me add one non musical influence, my grandfather. We enjoy the same music, even though he doesent completely hear music like I do, he is a very smart and cultured individual.
Sounds Like: Judge for yourself...
This is a video of me improvising over John Petrucci - Lost Without You
This is yet another improvisation over Andy Timmons - Cry For you
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