Guitarmiester
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MarimariSRV & Stevee T I'll see what I can do. I have two more weeks left until the end of this semester. So, I might be able to make it. Would be cool to meet up with you guys.
Just got back, I was a witness to an accident. The car right in front of me made a left turn without even looking for oncoming traffic. A guy and his wife heading to AC skidded and t-boned their car. Luckily, the didn't try to swerve around the idiot, or they would have hit me head on. Since I've moved, I see at least 2 accidents a week. Horrible drivers over here.
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Sun Dec 10 '06 11:46:55 am
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mikesb...any chance of seeing you in NYC on Dec 29th? You could interview all 3 Git slingers....fer yer column...hmmmm...too close to the Holidays?
cheese101...Oh Dear!!!..lmao
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Sun Dec 10 '06 1:33:25 pm
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Matt Dorado
Portland, OR
USA
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Michelle - My bro and I were watching the vids. The manky balls were the worst!! LOL Now, "Get me a Stallone!!" before I go "Hoff-style."
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Sun Dec 10 '06 2:02:09 pm
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Clarky
Paul Clark
plays the organ, going blind
www.paul-clark.com
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Kenico - you're totally right.. and that's exactly what turned me onto Joe's playing right from the start... not the technique stuff, but his musical intuition... that unquantifyable 6th sense...
one of my fave tracks of all time is War..
the first section, despite the "up" vibe is very lyrical.. the note density is low, yet there is stiff a great intensity to the melody due to the very astute combination of note selection, and where / when to introduce bending and vibrato..
then in the final section the solo with the cocked wah is just blistering and the intensity rises even more.....
this song has it all for me.... great control, lyrical melodies, and then a real tear up at the end....
understanding this song's key compositional and performance attributes, was a milestone moment for me...
War changed my approach to my own compositional and playing style forever....
and then on the same album there is Crying... what greater contrast is there....
So what did I learn from Joe??????
- passion and emotion lead the way...
- technique is simply the delivery mechanism..
killer lessons I'd say...
and that's why the "wow" factor simply does not wear off...
MikeSB - I totally know what you mean about the "mid-tempo nightmares"... lmao....
why??????
cos live, I have to play some of Fripp's King Crimson music when I'm out and about with the David Cross Band...
and that stuff just don't fall nice under the fingers for ya... you have to go chase it down and make it happen....
those notes are there simply because that's how it goes... not because that was the most convenient path to a faster lick... and that... is a huge difference...
in that sense Fripp and Schenker are not unalike...
I'm a huge Schenker fan myself....
there's a peculiar "scream" to his style... and it has nothing to do with his tone.... it's about his intensity and delivery... a full-on player...
and funnily enough, another player along with Joe that had a massive influence on me...
now a player to check out is our own Slansh....
cos his stuff is a total nightmare to play at 1/4 the speed that he actually plays it....
way to furious and way too fast... lmao...
don't you just hate that???? lol....
Mikey - "My thoughts exactly, although I think Mike has very bad technique...."
hmmmm ... well his technique seems pretty phenominal to me... for me personally, the bad part is not his playing but his approach....
but I've been thinking about this.... he's sort of set him self up for this... because now his fans simply expect it of him...
I'm wondering if he's painted himself into a corner and cut off any avenues to express himself differently....
but Petrucci with DT is not the same... their music covers a massive range of dynamics and vibes.... so he certainly has the scope available to demonstrate his full range in the same way Joe can... I guess he simply chooses not to...
which I think is a crying shame, cos JP is simply an all-round monster in every department....
personally, I think he should set out to prove less, and express more... and no matter what, his jaw-dropping ability would always shine though.....
but then... I guess.... who am I to judge.....??? lmao..
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Sun Dec 10 '06 4:41:46 pm
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Clarky
Paul Clark
plays the organ, going blind
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Zen - The album version of The Rape of the Sabine Women is now available for scoping outat
www.rustycagerecords.com
so now you can hear the difference...
"exchange"??? can you mail me to let me know what you are thinking??
Blue Moon - bro.. e-mail me at paulclark@rocketmail.com and maybe we can sort some alternative out if you want??
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Sun Dec 10 '06 4:52:45 pm
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aussieRGman
Jason Ramsay
planet nowra, NSW
Australia
Plays: Guitar (48 years)
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mthead101
glad u liked the song..
Juiced_765
Welcome to the site
yes you can download them as an mp3 so no probs there enjoy
Clarky
G'day clarky, con grats on your cd..
mate I agree with you on John Petrucci,
He really stood out as an awsome player and has a vibe on stage,
but he doesnt seem to express himself much, like Joe or Steve do when there playing, I dunno if its shyness or what, he did move around sometimes with Dave on bass,(at the horden in sydney)
Id still like more interaction with the crowd..
its how Steve and Joe grab u from the moment they come out.
when I used to play live with my bands, I used to love to intereactt with the guys, not to show off or pretend to be like Joe, but just to have a good time and enjoy the moment..
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Sun Dec 10 '06 4:57:14 pm
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Clarky
Paul Clark
plays the organ, going blind
www.paul-clark.com
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Joe - thanks for the "high five" bro...
that's serious kudos for me....
on the CD cover notes you're listed as a major influence...
and it also mentions our meeting at the Hammersmith not so long ago... that moment still makes me smile from time to time.. lol..
if you'd like a copy of the finished article to scope out then just mail me at paulclark@rocketmail.com
I'd be more than honoured to send you one...
cheers Clarky....
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Sun Dec 10 '06 5:00:12 pm
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The Forgotten Part 2
kyle
lincoln park near cheeto, il
us and a - borat
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hey Joe...been a while since I posted to you...hope your aussie tour was cool =) i was listening to super colossal in the car its a lot of fun
do you like led zepellin?
gotta have joe, your video is still cool :D
ill be in chat as the resident ghost later lol =)
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Sun Dec 10 '06 5:08:19 pm
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aussieRGman
Jason Ramsay
planet nowra, NSW
Australia
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any one know some good wah pedals? i have an old cry baby
but it makes my sound too thin when I use it,
Id like one that keeps my sound original, Like joes does cause he uses his alot. any ideas?
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Sun Dec 10 '06 5:13:05 pm
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Clarky
Paul Clark
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all y'all.....
really guys....
a massive thanks to you all for the congrats, the high fives, kind messages and mails
and all the support....
you guys are just awesome.....
looks like this is going to be a most memorable year for me...
it's been increadible right through..
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Sun Dec 10 '06 5:31:21 pm
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Stevee T
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Clarky....great to hear your joy....it does a heart just fine...
aussieRGman....Dunlop GCB-95 CRYBABY WAH WAH, Morley....it depends on what you like to hear...try a bunch out n' pick yer fave....
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Sun Dec 10 '06 6:22:11 pm
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ovation1
Mikey D in da house
Satch = ZEN
Land Of The Rising Sun
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Blue_Moon: Good luck with your job interview Alan!!....
Guitarmiester: I hear ya bro, that is a tough song to handle, and that's what makes it even tougher to play live, lol, have fun with it.... Btw bro, drive safe, sounds like it's bad out there!!
....Hope SteveeT, Mari, Guitarmiester and Rob/Dave and the boys have a blast at the meet up and show!!.... :-) Satch peeps ROCKETH!!....
slanshroom: haha, lol bro, Congrats and.... Lmao, haha....
Zenfish: I hear ya man, and soloing over Classical is an arduous task, and unless you have a brain like YJM, it can seem impossible at times, lol, good luck bro....
Clarky: lol man, I can see what you mean about Michael and phenominal technique, but it's the way he plays/uses that technique that sounds the same to me.... He doesnt seem a jack-of-all trades to me, just a speed picker, but then again, I haven't seen his whole catalog....
he's sort of set him self up for this... because now his fans simply expect it of him... My thoughts exactly bro, and I wonder what could have been without all that hype....
A friend once brought up a good point (in the same veign) about George Lynch.... What would he have become if he wasnt so concerned with his looks and worked more on the guitar.... I thought about that and then looked back at all the magazine ads, lol, but in the end, as humans, we have to use our strong points to get ahead and make a living....
On Petrucci: personally, I think he should set out to prove less, and express more... and no matter what, his jaw-dropping ability would always shine though..... Thats what sets me off when I hear him destroy an otherwise beautiful song with wanking in all forms, sizes and shapes.... He has nothing to prove (like with Joe), but always sets out to prove and ruin (for me) at the same time....
Btw bro, I know Joe will hear your Shrez soon, that is too kuul, and I hope to get it sorted out so I'll order before Christmas, lol, stay kuul Paul, and yup.... What a great start for the New Year!!....
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Sun Dec 10 '06 6:46:30 pm
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Chris Peters
Lake Mary, FL
USA
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Clarky: I agree all the way man! Speed is tool, it's not a song haah! I usually explain to my students that speed is like dynamics. If I play loud all the time, then loud playing has no impact emotionally on the audience. Speed is the same. Congrats on the album too! When I get around to it I'll be emailing you to order one.
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Sun Dec 10 '06 7:06:38 pm
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marimariSRV
mari satch samurai
Boston, MA
usa
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Clarky..............
You just freakin ROCK my friend.......
I am very Honored to be your Friend!
Major Hugs an Kisses to Yah
We shall change the world .........
One small step at a time.
It only takes ONE.
Just one....
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Sun Dec 10 '06 7:25:14 pm
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Stevee T
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aussieRGman...I believe it could be any one of these...
Dunlop 535Q Wah Pedal
Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Wah Pedal
Dunlop Original CryBaby Wah Pedal
Joe...?
ovation1...thanks...maybe mari will post some...party pics...?
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Sun Dec 10 '06 7:28:31 pm
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ned evett
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One Robot's Dream remix and animation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJhxamLIfqg
Tools used
G4 powerbook, imovie, garageband, canon digital camera
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