I have to agree with Benoit on this subject. I too was once a speed worshipper, but I also saw the same pattern. As I started listening to other music other than metal and rock. Which was what I was into those days (I still am). I found others like classical music and all those guys were incredibly fast at what they did too. Speed has been around for countless years, and probably will stay forever. Speed is a powerful tool in music.

Now, I find those who base everything on speed uninteresting anyone. Music is about feeling and putting your heart and soul into your music. It's not a competition to see who is better, or who is faster. Those who do it for those reasons, I think are missing the point. Those who just sell cd's based on their extraordinary guitar talent don't sell as many cd’s because there's no real musical connection with the listener. It's a just a showcase of look what I can do on the guitar. The only ones who can appreciate it are the guitarists; especially the ones who hope to be like that one day. I respect all musicians, even those who choose a different path, and because that's the path they have chosen. I am not one to judge another, never have and never will be. I have chosen my path, which has more to do with feeling and emotion. My goals are too be able to make my audience feel my music, not to say wow he's a great guitarist. That's also what I like in other guitarists. My opinion stated!