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.

And I do love the artwork for Axis:Bold As Love.

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.

Wah Taa!

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.

Just click on the link below to listen to a song that expresses my current feelings:

It’s all guitars.

Edit: I realized I forgot about the bass guitar for the song.

After realizing that I couldn’t really commit myself to attend lessons, I realize I needed to do something before my hobby goes down the drain. I turned to Dave’s Riff of the Week using ITunes to download these weekly Podcasts. They have been of great help in refreshing on the basics and kerning beats and notes on the fretboard. I don’t really follow every lessons thought directly but they do keep my mind fresh about how things should be approached in music.

Upon getting an old nice and sweet sounding Yamaha F-20 guitar amp last week, for only RM180, I’m recharged after not having an amplifier for the past 4 years.

Last week, Riff of the Week saw it’s 100th episode on-air.

P.s: Other that Riff of the Week, I also subscribe to Typeradio and have discontinued some other subscriptions due to limited space on my Mac.

This is probably the coolest issue for this year other than the David Gilmour issue. You can check the preview of the October issue DVD here.

So cool.