Any other musicians?

[Wahnie]

I was wondering if anyone else here were musicians or simply would like to discuss music. Music is my life and its a subject rarely touched here it seems.

Style and skill doesn't matter, I want to hear about it all. It doesn't matter if you're a n00b who only knows how to strum three chords or if you've got your own recording studio. Lets talk about music!

I myself have been playing guitar and bass for 10 years and drums for 3 years. I play shared rhythm and lead guitar for a local hardcore metal band Affliction Before Dissolution as well as a yet unnamed side project with a couple friends. I need to know if anyone else shares the same passion for music that I do.

[Dom]

Well Wahnie, I belong to the n00b group. Can't read a single note. Does it count if I like to listen to C&W? ;)

But, I can make some noise on a hunting horn, basically a trumpet without valves . . . Normally we play 5 notes, I don't even know what they are, cause I always ask "Start on 3?" I've got the most in demand 20 tunes memorized, just need to know which 'note' to start on.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p199a01d7fd3c6df1b35900859b2da92c/e9851be5.jpg

And I must say, as a group we do allright!! Waidmannsheil, Dom.
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[skeeter@ccia.com]

Have spent many a moon around the campfire or on the porch with friends and family strummin a tune or two....lots of fun...now a musician?...doubt I would call myself one of those but tunes from CW to blues..to hendrix..neil young and the sort all good stuff..

[gd357]

Spent a few years playing bass in a band... Also play around with guitar, know my way around a few brass instruments too... haven't been involved in a group for a while, just jam sessions. No time for anything else.

gd

[skeeter@ccia.com]

Wahnie...where do you go on the web to download music?..free that is....and where do you go to get sheet music?...I use to use tab crawler and they seemed to have about anything I was looking for....gd357...you play the sax?...I love the sound of those...

[Deerman]

I was in a rock band many many years ago I played bass.Went to the 66(I think)Worlds FAIR in New York playing tuba in the school band.

[gd357]

skeeter,

nope, trombome, baritone horn, and tuba. Always wanted to learn how, just never got around to it.

gd

[skeet]

Well in my case not hardly..although I have played the guitar, mandolin, banjo and the violin(badly) in the past. even made drinkin money doing it but never had the time to pursue it. Grew up listening to Rock and Roll in the 50's cause that is what my mother listened to. Sadly good music is no more. Even country music (which was part of the basis of R&R) is pretty bad now days. Rap isn't really music(although there is some good poetry and rhyming in some) and most of the heavy metal seems to be mostly an exercise in making noise and putting on a bad show. Some of the milder metal has some good basic music enhanced by the abilities of the musicians who play it. Looking back I can say I didn't particularly care for the music he played..but I surely admired the way Hendrix did what he did. Didn't care much for her lifestyle but you just had to admit ol Janis Joplin knew how to make a fair song sound great!. What is it that seems to make some of the best musicians(and others) have a death wish or whatever it is? Neat question Wahnie. And by the way. Not trashing your music. Mostly we don't care for what we don't understand. I actually like a lot of classical music.but some is just not worth listening to for me! That IS where the basis for all music comes from though

[Rocky Raab]

I own two harmonicas, named Dumb and Dumber. One of them knows only two songs, and the other one can't even play those right.

[GoodOlBoy]

I have played a bit in the past. In High school I won a full scholarship to a university to play the trumpet. I didn't go because I was sick of playing the trumpet. Why? Cause I can't hardly sing along and play the trumpet at the same time.

I am trying to learn to play the mandolin. My wife is trying to learn to play the guitar. Her and my brother both know a little about playing the fiddle. I try to play the harmonica but it seems mine took lessons from Rocky's second one and didn't listen all that well. I tried the fiddle, but its hard to play a tune on just one string. My wife asked my why I play it on just one string. I told her it was because we just had one bow.

Anyway other than beatin on a drumb, playin the jews harp, or playin a washboard or the spoons thats about all I know. Come to think of it I need ta get me a new washboard to play. My great grandfather taught me to play that as a kid.

When I was a kid my great grandfather and scores of relatives would get together under the big oak tree in the front yard and play music just about every day.

GoodOlBoy

[skeet]

I had a nice Harmoinica that I could play pretty badly. Gave it to a guy back in Md before I left and the sucker has learned to play it and leaves me songs on the answering machine. Really aggravating. He can play it better than I ever could and he did it in less than a year. I had it for 20 yrs. Sheesh! He does have a bit of musical ability though. Played the big organ in the National Cathedral a time or two!

[Gunslingergirl]

I sing and have played the piano and violin, though neither particularly well.

I'm a much better singer than I ever was an instrumentalist. Although my voice is somewhat out of shape now, as I'm not singing regularly anymore.

Guess I need to get back into doing that.

GSG

[TreeDoc]

Originally posted by skeet
Played the big organ in the National Cathedral a time or two!

I was taught to never touch the Organ when in Church.

[skeet]

Only hairy handed people would even think of saying something like that!!:D :D :eek:

[Wahnie]

Originally posted by skeet
\Neat question Wahnie. And by the way. Not trashing your music. Mostly we don't care for what we don't understand. I actually like a lot of classical music.but some is just not worth listening to for me! That IS where the basis for all music comes from though

Exactly. Different strokes for different folks. Most people on here would perceive my music as just noise, but it is what makes sense to me. I hear the complex patterns of it and I can relate to it, which is what matters most. Who cares what other people think. I enjoy it, so I do it, simple as that. I'm fairly open when it comes to music, but I am also a snob as well. I can appreciate the simplicity of a punk or folk song, but I also revel in complex music, like a lot of classical and metal. Its all good as long as you drive your message home. Music is about expression.

It seems that country is probably favored around here. I've got the utmost respect for some of those country/bluegrass finger pickers. They can put any shred lick Chris or I can come up with to shame. Plain and simple.

Skeet, I've just recently gotten into harmonica. My parents bought me one for Christmas this past year and I've had lots of fun, but I have yet to really apply myself that much as most of my focus has been with playing guitar and vocals with my band. I'd love to incorporate it with our current style. I think it would definitely add to it. Banjo is another that I'd love to pick up.

Anywho, its been a rather long night. I should get some sleep. Keep the posts coming you guys. Lets get this forum moving!

[skeet]

Some of the older folk players were pretty good on multiple instruments the harmonica being one. I got to play a little in the picking an grinnin areas down in the Arkansas Ozarks about 15 yrs or so ago. Bunch of people just get together in the parks in town and just play music. Lot of blue grass and old hillbilly songs but some of what I grew up with. People(tourists) come walkin along listenin to the music being played and somebody might even have a hat layin on the ground. Proceeds almost always go to some worthy local cause..like some kid that is sick or a family that lost the breadwinner. Kinda neat. Some of those ol mountain williams can really play. Love to hear 'em playing the fiddle though. They really know how to put heart into music.Ya know ol Bobby Dylan could play quite a few instruments and really wrote some great songs. Don't know how he did it when he was sooo spaced but he did. Even the musicians that weren't really politically correct wrote music that in some ways touched peoples souls or heart in some ways.
Have fun with the mouth organ man. The darn thing just didn't like me much I guess

[skeet]

Check this link out. This a video of Jimi Hendrix playing at Woodstock waaayyy back in 1969. Forward to his second song. The man could reay play that ol guitar(Couldn't sing all that great though

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3981364972665945187

[Wahnie]

Jimi was ok. I never did care for his music. I just don't see what is so special about him, yet it seems that anyone who listens to rock idolizes him. Sure he was good in his day and I respect him for the influence he has had on rock music, but in all honesty, he wasn't that good. His biggest flaw was his sloppiness. Horrible technique which is like nails on a chalkboard to me. I can't claim to have any special talents in music, but one listen to Steve Vai, Joe Satriani or even Mikael Akerfeldt will put Jimi in his place as far as being an accomplished musician. Good music, poor musicianship.

[skeet]

But I haven't ever heard of any of those guys:p Also doubt if I need to

[Wahnie]

Really? Trust me, all three are very tasteful musicians. Pure class all the way, especially with Vai. I don't think many here would like Mikael Akerfeldt as much being as they play a lot of heavier tunes, but anything off the "Damnation" album is amazing for those into easier listening.

Wahniedit: I think a lot of you here would enjoy Eric Johnson as well, especially you blues freaks. Same pedigree as Satch and Vai, but with a bluesier edge. Cliffs Of Dover is a classic and worth checking out. This guy has an insane ear for tone.

Tender Surrender - Steve Vai (Always been one of my favorites)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1VjwciFLAg

For The Love Of God - Steve Vai (The emotion in this song breathtaking)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Loi-Lv7kuHk

Surfing With The Alien - Joe Satriani (A bit heavier, but its a classic)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjNAeELQ_Z8

Always With Me, Always With You - Joe Satriani (Joe can play soft and pretty too)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIfu2OCzHPo

Windowpane - Opeth (The first solo brings tears to my eyes. Its simple as most songs off of Damnation are, but it fits alsolutely beautiful. His vibrato is out of this world)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UxS6r49OlY

[Duffy]

I "fiddle around" on the violin, and I can play the piano pretty well. But I'm certianly not a "musician", just like to play from time to time.

My wife, however, can put anyone to shame on the acoustic guitar. She can play the piano against the best of them, but with a guitar, she can make Doc Watson look like an amateur.

[skeeter@ccia.com]

Wahnie...now that steve vai....music ....yep...can listen to that all day. Some good stuff...hear a little Santana in there.

[TreeDoc]

Originally posted by Wahnie
Jimi was ok. I never did care for his music. I just don't see what is so special about him, yet it seems that anyone who listens to rock idolizes him. Sure he was good in his day and I respect him for the influence he has had on rock music, but in all honesty, he wasn't that good. His biggest flaw was his sloppiness. Horrible technique which is like nails on a chalkboard to me. I can't claim to have any special talents in music, but one listen to Steve Vai, Joe Satriani or even Mikael Akerfeldt will put Jimi in his place as far as being an accomplished musician. Good music, poor musicianship.

LMAO!!!

Horrible technique!?? LMAO again.

Wahnie....Jimi Hendrix WAS technique!

You could only hope to be so "bad"

[Wahnie]

Originally posted by TreeDoc
LMAO!!!

Horrible technique!?? LMAO again.

Wahnie....Jimi Hendrix WAS technique!

You could only hope to be so "bad"

Yup, horrible technique. He was a very sloppy player, just like Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. Some people fall in love with the imperfections and believe its what makes it special, to others its like nails on a chalkboard.

I wasn't tooting my own horn there. I could only dream of being as good, but either way, he wasn't a clean player. Slightly out of time, accidental notes being hit, bends out of tune, etc. Mostly stuff that would go right over the heads of the average listener.

I think you may be confusing technique with style because he definitely had his own unique style.

Anywho, this weekend is Turbid North's (local band) last show here in Alaska. They got signed and are heading down to Texas to record and do some touring with a few big bands. A lot of Pantera influence in the band. I'm sad to see the guys go. I've got a lot of fond memories watching them progress through the years playing at the Underground and tossing back a few drinks with them before the show. Great bunch of guys.

Skeeter, told ya Vai was pure class. Very tasteful and its great to watch his facial expressions when he plays. :D

[Lilred]

it just so happens that my dear hubby (who is in tunne with world...unlike myself) was watchin vh1 the other night and they had this how on called the top 40 sof rock songs er somethin. Of course they had comedians and whatnot on there makin fun of the songs.

Hubby was rollin on the couch and all I managed to do was raise my eyebrows. I never heard 99% of them songs they were playin.
Hubby knew em all...I aint have an iota of recognition to em.
Point bein, I fer the most part, has been "musically deprieved" from alot of different styles of music. However, I am very fluent in bluegrass, country and some southern rock. Even some "porch blues" as we call em.

I have played the 5 string all my life...but I can safely say that I am surely no master at the art. It amazes me how 80 year old men can move each finger (all with picks on em) all on different strings at the same time as fast as they do. I have slowed down over the years, mostly because I don't practice as much as I should. Instead, I play on occasion and mostly follow all of the blugrass festivals in the state and I enjoy them almost..(note...almost) as much as I do huntin & fishin.

I dont care who you are anywhere, if you can hold both feet still to the orange blossom special, you are mentally retarded. If you dont know what the orange blossom special is, er a good rendition of it....you have been denied a human right and I suggest you seek help fer it. ;) :D

This is not the best part of the orange blossom special...but this'll do...listen to some of the others while yer at it..includin Black Mtn Blues, which is a good pace fer me to play...


Listen Here (http://www.rounder.com/index.php?id=album.php&musicalGroupId=1261&catalog_id=6008)

[TreeDoc]

The Jimi Hendrix Experience did the Orange Blossom Special, right Lilred? I think it was their second song at the Monterey Music Festival back in June 1967...almost 40 years ago to the day....or was it The Jefferson Airplane right before the free Acid was circulated?



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[Lilred]

I detect a HINT of smartarhsedness there TD....lol
But, if you must know.....then you shall.

Yes Jimi did do an orange blossom special rendition, hence his sloppiness....:p

[TreeDoc]

Who? Meeee...a Smortazz? :confused:

:D :D

[Lilred]

TD...I'd spect we dun killed this here thread deader than a doornail......

well....we can fix that.

TD...git fitted in that tutu and git ta dancin to john henry!
:D:D

[TreeDoc]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaawwwwwwww!

I'm on it! :D

[BILLY D.]

Good Lord Miss Daisy, Now theres a pretty picture.

Tree Doc in his tutu. :rolleyes:

Bill