I have been studying Electric Ladyland for the past few weeks; digging up details from interviews, reading articles, etc. And I find it really fascinating.
To further complete my Hendrix Experience, I bought these two DVD to play with. I think they are awesome. Although there are no details on his guitar rig while recording still the lessons given are good enough for one to at least get an idea of how imaginative Hendrix’s mind is, especially on the guitar.
Used to have little of respect for Linkin Park. Compared to the sort of respect for guitar virtuoso’s like Joe Satriani or Steve Vai… In my old vocabulary, the guitar parts or sections played by guys like Brad Delson are simple, predictable and the easy-way-out to make a song. Blurred between the lines of performance and songwriting, I then judge every musician who play in modern bands creating modern music as boring or uninteresting. Further more, my music buddies are frequent listeners of stuff by Deep Purple, ELP, Jimi Hendrix and the leagues that stay in line with them, where technique matters.
Judging with what I knew as good music, I started to mix match what I identify as ‘good musicanship’ with songs I play in my band. I thought Nu-Metal needed more guitar solos and flashy parts. Bass parts needed to be slinky and groovy in rock. Guitar effects are secondary stuff.
I was recently introduced into the world of songwriting and composition when I joined my current band. I learned that proper structuring should take over the song and not performance in musicianship by broadening my concept of appreciation towards music. I learned the importance of consistency and tight rhythm in playing an instrument. Saw the importance of keeping things clear and the importance of silence and dynamics in music.
Now, still a fan of dynamic guitar solo’s, still enjoy the old farts as much as I do last time; but with a new found love for clearly build, tight and tasteful rhythm, covered with a catchy tune using memorable tone and consistency.
Last Tuesday, I spend about 8 hours in the studio trying to lay down my guitar parts for recording. Thought that if I learned how to appreciate music in a different matter, with the proper application, probably 2 hours will do the job.
Last night, I disciplined myself to learn this song. Armed with the March 2008 issue of Guitar Techniques, my arsenal and a metronome, with the backing tracks from the CD, I nailed down the licks in about one hour (I’m not Steve Stevens). I’m still missing the little details at the solo ending but yeah, who plays the licks that accurate anyway.
I have very high expectations for this album. Produced by the great Rick Rubin. There’s a website created specially for the new album as reported by Rock Radio.
Lucky me got a free Switchfoot concert ticket. A Media Pass actually to be specific. So i get to walk around acting like some reporter-wannabe. It was kind of cool.
Bono, Edge, Adam & Larry does it again. Turning heads and breaking into new grounds. This time, in 3D! Namely U23D. It seems that this movie will usher in a new era of 3D concert films. Probably they might have some really super out-of-this-world effects to cater to such expectations. Released two days ago on the 24th of January. Reviews and comments about the show are all over the internet. A pretty personal interview with producer/co-director Catherine Owens can be found at U23D’s blog right here.
Too bad there is no screening in IMAX at Times Square in Bukit Bintang. I’ve always always wanted to go to a U2 concert. When will they have their stop in Kuala Lumpur? It seems like big bands prefer to stop at our neighbors rather than around here. I wonder why. I seriously wonder why.
