The way he has the delay setup with the number of repeats makes it sound like he's playing a lot more notes than he actually is. Cool stuff nonetheless.
It sounds very cool, no doubt. As a song, I love it; however, it really isn't that difficult or impressive from a technical standpoint (as the thread title seems to implies).
It sounds very cool, no doubt. As a song, I love it; however, it really isn't that difficult or impressive from a technical standpoint (as the thread title seems to implies).
There is a visible pickup in the soundhole. There is well timed delay (effect) as well.
He is playing with a combination of fingers and pick (others do this - like Zakk Wylde on "Mama I'm Coming Home"), but he is doing something that is not typical for guitar and using a banjo thumb pick.
Like I said, cool song, but I don't find it innovative or impressive (from a technical standpoint). I personally have never really been into crazy technical anyway - unless it sounds cool as a song (which is why I like IA so much ).