G Mac
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So sad to read about John. I really love his songs...Dear Abby, Sam Stone, Please, Don't Bury Me...you know the list. I pray that he makes it through. I pray that we all do...
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Like all of you, things are borderline crazy in the Southeastern U.S. where I am. Same story with the stores and all else. As a working musician, my income has disappeared...cancelled shows and lessons. I'll certainly have time to practice which is always a plus! I will keep you all in my prayers and I hope that we all make it to the other side of this mess.
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Thanks, jaxson50 for the post! She is a wonderful player! Into the favorites she goes...
As far as Taj goes...I like his vibrato. As with most guitar fetuses, I hope he can maintain his composure and not become a jerk as do so many others of his ilk. Once he hits twenty, he'll just be another twenty year old guitar player, the sheen of his youthful mastery settled into the dust. I am not trying to disparage this youngster but, I have known more than a few of his type and know well of that which I speak. Granted, I'm sure he has a great career ahead of him if he plays his hand well; I just hate to think of what often occurs to child prodigies once they come of age.
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I love Tom Jones and I love the song but, I greatly dislike Rhiannon Giddens. That's all I've got to say about that...
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17 minutes ago, Paul14 said:
The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers. “weed will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no weed”
I loved the Freak Brothers! How about Fat Freddie's cat? If I ever find cat doo in my earphones, I think I may laugh myself dead!
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I humbly suggest watching and learning from the composer himself where and when possible...
I think you'll find that, while both of these ladies do a fine job, they both miss the point. The point being that Stevie himself doesn't play it exactly like the record. He plays the "head" and then improvises most of the rest. That's because he is playing and not rendering the piece. It's important to learn the licks but, it's just as important to remember to play. Rendering is not art, it is reproduction. Also, to paraphrase Coleman Hawkins, " If you hear someone playing and they're not making some mistakes, they aren't trying hard enough." Don't be afraid to make mistakes...even the greatest players do. We might not hear them but, I assure you, they do! As always, my friends,...Stand and Deliver!
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One night at the gig, we were about halfway through a song when my giant rack of expensive effects quit working! I went around back, fiddled with the cords and thought I had found the problem. Again, about halfway through the tune, my stuff crapped out! I unplugged my rack and went straight into the amp at which time I instantly realized that, without my toys, I sounded like total fecal material! The next day I sold all that junk to my local music retailer and have never looked back. I have a couple of fairly nice tube amps, ( a Music Man and a Carvin), and I go straight into them with nothing. I do use channel switching but, no reverb or effects of any sort. It works for me and I'm happier with my sound than I ever was while searching for a "sound"! Now I know that if I ever do use effects again, I'm starting with a great sound. The moral of my story being, no amount of fancy icing will make a terrible cake taste good.
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11 minutes ago, labomba said:
Lol. Mine was interrupted by Freddie King
Anytime is a great time for Freddie King!
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I have to say that, though I love my Les and my ES-330, my most versatile guitar is my Strat. I've found Strat style guitars to have the widest range of sounds and, combined with a simple control scheme, is capable of everything that I require of a guitar. I have a Mexican Strat with single coil pickups: bone stock. It's great! Also, I have always loved the 2 and 4 switch positions: that hollow quack just gets me and, really, only a Strat will do that properly.
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I first saw Rush on the 2112 tour and last saw them on the Signals tour...one of the best groups that I ever saw: every time I saw them. Neil certainly was one of the world's best drummers (in my opinion) and I will sorely miss his skill and intellect. Rest in peace, Neil, and may God welcome you with open arms.
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8 minutes ago, duane v said:
Actors, musicians, politicians and activists with a big enough stage to pontificate will voice their views in hopes of receiving some support whether it is blind or going in with eyes wide open.
My thing is where was this Ricky character a month ago.???? He could have said the same thing but didn’t, which makes me question his sincerity. I’m sure that $1,000,000 check for hosting the show was the main factor in him not saying anything prior.
High profile musicians and actors are pretty much cut out of the same cookie cutter. I enjoy them for their talent and hard work, but I don’t focus on their personal beliefs.
Agreed!
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Nice to see you back, Bence! Cool sounding guitar! What's it sound like clean? Happy New Year!
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Very nice! I love the color!
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3 hours ago, duane v said:
I dunno......
To me if one feels they have to be vulgar and graceless to be funny, then it’s not..... But to each their own.
Do you mean as opposed to being vulgar and graceless in order to not be funny and try to push people around? I wish that these halfwits who make their living playing dress up and make believe would just mind their own damned business and stop slagging the country which has allowed them to be millionaires and given them the ability to express their opinions without putting their lives on the line. Okay, I'm done now and am eagerly awaiting reprisal and deletion...
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Man #1; I had to shoot my dog...
Man #2; Why, was he mad?
Man #1; Well, he weren't damn pleased!
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The Beatles are the reason that I play music. I heard "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" and that was it for me! They sounded like they were having SO much fun! Anyway, my favorite album is probably "Revolver" with "Sgt. Pepper's" next and then the "White Album". "Revolution No. 9" used to scare the crap out of the 8 or 9 year old me! I also like their early stuff...sounds like a party! Great thread!
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Digger, I am SO sorry to hear of your tribulations but, I am glad hear that you and your family are all OK. My prayers are with you, friend. I pray that God has a greater future planned for you than you can imagine.
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My first was a Silvertone archtop that played like an egg slicer but, I learned on it well enough that, a few years later, my folks bought me a Hagstrom III for Christmas in my 14th year. Man, I cried like a baby when they brought that out! I still had it until a few years ago whenn I had to pay the damned rent and got screwed selling at my local music shoppe. I sold it for $125...I see 'em on Reverb for $700-1000. It sucks having to sell stuff under pressure! Anyway, that's that story. Merry Christmas (or whatever you celebrate) to you all!
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Hey, Jinder! That's a fantastic song, arrangement, performance, and recording! That's real grown folks stuff. Into the Favorites folder it goes! Thanks!
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Very cool hearing about all y'all's nicknames! I've been "G Mac the Heart Attack" for the past few years...that is, until I had a heart attack. Now, it's just "G Mac" here on the forum. When I was a youngster they called me "Flash McNasty" for awhile. They called me "Thumper" at a music store where I used to teach...the studios were upstairs from the store and I was always stomping on the floor to help my students keep time. Like most of the rest of you, I've had some monikers that I cannot mention here...
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Hey, Rore! Welcome to the forum! There are lots of nice and well informed folks here! I have an Epi Les Paul Standard Plus Top Pro that I dearly love! They go for about $550 +/- without a case. A case is about another $100 +/- for an Epiphone branded case. I haven't really tried all of the numerous LP models but, I can vouch for the quality of mine. I gig with it fairly regularly and have had no major problems that a squirt of DeOxit couldn't fix. I would definitely make sure to play before you buy, if possible. Good Luck on your quest!
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Looks like an ES-5 Switchmaster to me. Welcome to the forum!
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17 hours ago, IanHenry said:
I think they believe the general public are stupid.
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck...
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Hey, jaxson50! I agree that teaching is a good road to earning a living as a jazz musician...one of the very few ways. Music has never been a way to make big money; most of us nobodies do it from a sense of love and a feeling that we are not whole unless we are creating music. Music is not what we do but, who we are. I think though that my point is that some types of music have become static; blues in particular but, jazz as well; with rock and roll following close behind. Music is, to me, a living entity and, as such, must grow. Blues, jazz, folk, rock, and really, all other genres, are not merely reflections of what has come before but also, are the unknowable innovation that lies ahead. I don't want music to become a museum exhibit; slowly decaying in a climate controlled case. Granted, music's past must be preserved, studied, and acknowledged but, it is also the responsibility of the musician to push forward the boundaries of the art to the best of his or her own ability. I feel that to be a true musician, it is not enough just to play but, one must actively seek that which is uniquely individual. Sorry, I think I've gone on another tear! I just feel very strongly about this stuff. Peace!
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Good to hear you're well so far. Thanks for the post and I hope you stay well. Peace!