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Mr. Paul was an imaginative genius whose legacy will live on for a l-o-n-g time. My dream guitar is a Gibson "Alex Lifeson" Les Paul Axcess. It's way out of my price range, so will likely remain a dream:
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electri … xcess.aspx
Some people don't like the weight of a Les Paul, but I personally like it for that ... doesn't swing around as much, and has more solid feel that I believe helps with the sustain and tone.
RIP Mr. Les Paul.
I recall an interview with Barbara Walters years ago, who said that the only person she was ever afraid to interview was Robin Williams. She never knew what he was going to do, and trembled in fear just waiting for something unexpected. Guess I'd have to say my favorite film of his was "Bicentennial Man".
Done that too, Graham!
Just having the lead hanging there isn't good for them either. I generally prefer the L-shaped ones at the guitar end, and then clip the cord to that little loop on the strap lock to take the pressure off the cord ... a simple twist tie will work, or there are small plastic clips that'll work. It also keeps it out of the way of my clumsy feet.
The good news, Graham, is that they still wanted more. Last time I was on stage (almost 40 years ago) I inserted an improv guitar solo in "Play That Funky Music White Boy" (loooooonnngg story!). Not too many were pleased or impressed.
Cool idea, Graham!
The locks I now have on all my guitars are these cheapies, which actually work very well and are easy to remove without turning screws in and out of the guitar body and loosening the hole in the wood:
http://www.long-mcquade.com/5869/Guitar … ap_Lok.htm
I'm also not a beer drinker, so needing 10 locks in all (5 bottles of brewskie) would cost me more in wasted beer than the caps would be worth. A lot of you would likely declare war on me for dumping out good ale!
Friday evening I was practicing on the acoustic, and had it skid off my lap towards the floor. Somehow my old goaltender reflexes kicked in, and I was able to catch it on top of my feet so it didn't hit the floor. That's the second time this year that this has happened, so something had to be done. I zipped down to Long & McQuade's, picked up two new econo straps & straplocks, and now have all of my guitars strapped. For the small cost of this purchase, I'll be content knowing that future drops are almost impossible.
Not a big deal I guess, but just had to tell y'all. If your prized instruments aren't strapped and you're anywhere near as clumsy as I am, please make the small investment to avoid the expense of damage, the loss of a good friend, and the sheer terror of watching one them hurtle towards the floor.
This week's entry is from my all-time favorite band, Jethro Tull.
Although they're certainly not as electronic as most groups in the Prog Rock genre, they most certainly were doing things that were "outside the box" back then ... and still are now. Charismatic front man Ian Anderson gives an energetic performance, and he has consistently surrounded himself with talent throughout his career. The guitar playing of Martin Barre is terrific, as is the playing of the late John Glascock (bass), Barry Barlow (drums, glockenspiel), with both Jeffrey Hammond and David Palmer (keyboards). I've only seen them once (Massey Hall, Toronto, 1975) and their skill and entertainment ability has left an indelible mark on me ever since.
From the 10th of their 40+ albums, this performance of "Songs From the Wood" was given in 1977, at the historic Golders Green Hippodrome in North London:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgUw6t3b6oE
"A singer of these ageless times, with kitchen prose and gutter rhymes."
I completely agree with KIR ... posture is indeed more important than one would think. Having the neck at the right height & angle to the body frees the hand and wrist so that they can work with, not against, the chord shapes.
Hilarious ... someone's been over-thinking stuff.
Very cool stuff, Badeye! There wouldn't be many female guitarists in that era, and she's really quite good. Always good to learn about the "pioneers" of music.
Haven't a clue, Doug.
As you say my own English is poor at best, along with some very rudimentary French and German. I probably wouldn't know what I was looking at if I came across it. I do visit a Spanish site called www.tullianos.com which has pretty well everything a Jethro Tull fan could want. I use the Google Chrome translator, and it's adequate if not 100% accurate.
Although Uriah Heep were primarily a Rock 'n' Roll band, they did make some forays into the Prog Rock venue with albums Demons & Wizards, The Magician's Birthday, and Wonderworld. The three most consistent band members throughout (drummer Lee Kerslake, keyboardist Ken Hensley, and guitarist Mick Box) had a such a tight chemistry that they could easily step outside their comfort zone.
Jeff felt the music while he was playing it, and that makes all the difference for a true blues player. Good selection!
Yup, welcome to Chordie K.I.R.. We all hope you'll contribute regularly, as every participant brings fresh perspectives and new ideas.
Good stuff, Doug!
An active discussion forum makes it enjoyable even for those who don't post much. Every little bit that each person posts keeps the interest glowing, and keeps the ideas flowing (not bad, eh? LOL). Thanks for helping to make Chordie what it is.
Glad some of you are enjoying this. I've had fun searching out good links, and I hope the weekly "memory lane" trips are a worthwhile blast from the past.
This week's submission is from the group Tangerine Dream.
They were first founded in 1967 by Edgar Froese, and he is still the sole surviving original member. TD has released just over 100 albums in those years, and have gone through various periods of musical styles ... like most groups. At the base of everything they've done is a strong emphasis on electronics, synthesizers, sampling, and digital processing. In the past 20 years or so, brass horns have been featured, as well as guitar. Since 2004, Austrian-born Bernhard Beibl has been their guitarist. In this piece called "Alchemy of the Heart" you'll get a real taste of his considerable ability. Enjoy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm8owI2y08o
This is from a concert in Zurich 2012, from their "Electric Mandarine Tour", with Edgar himself now close to 70 years old. As Mark Knopfler once sang, "Yeah buddy, that's his own hair."
Glad there's still a few of us Heep fans around.
I only saw them once, in the summer of 1975 in Toronto. Bassist Gary Thain was still alive (died later that year) and the band was firing on all cylinders. Guitarist Mick Box knows how to get more expression out of a Cry Baby wah pedal than most guitarists of any generation. And I gotta say, that even though I was a big David Byron fan, this Bernie Shaw who sings for them now is very good.
Wow ... that's a powerful message, Phill.
There have and perhaps always will be tyrants who want more than their fair share. Sometimes the weapons are military and sometimes they're verbal. But I believe you've hit the nail right on the head about greed. It reminds me of a line from Pink Floyd's song "Us and Them":
"With .... without, and who'd deny it's what the fighting's all about?"
Nicely done, Phill!
So is this open to contributions from others or will you be the one entertaining us throughout the thread?
By all means Uncle John ... post links to your PR favs also. The more the merrier! I believe I'll just post one link per week, perhaps with a wee smidge of commentary, but Chordie is a public forum for ALL members ... let 'er rip, man!
Inspired by our very own BadEye (also a fellow Nova Scotian) and his "Friday Night Blues Fix", I've decided to offer a weekly favorite selection of what's called Progressive Rock. For the most part, I'll try to use clips of live concerts, rather than studio versions.
Like many music forms, Prog Rock has survived for decades, and gone through various evolutions and incarnations. Some of this is partly due to what various people actually term as "Prog Rock, so I'll have a go as well:
Generally, PR involves typically more complicated musical structures than many other more modern (20th and 21st century) forms. Often the 4-piece or 5-piece ensemble (drums, guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards) are used in different and often inventive ways. At times there is a greater emphasis on the musical skills of the group, but not always. A great many of the very best musicians are not PR musicians. The music is more conceptual in form, and the messages can tend to get somewhat ethereal or philosophical, often being criticized for being pretentious and uppity. PR typically demands more of the listener, as it is not a form that can just mutter away in the background, or rarely can it be danced to. Tracks are typically much longer than the 2-4 minutes of many pop sings, and often involve several changes of musical scenery throughout. So much for trying to be brief!
So we'll start this thread off with a personal fav by Uriah Heep: "The Magician's Birthday Party" The guitarist is one of the orginal band members, Mick Box, playing my all-time favorite guitar, a Les Paul Custom:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEvjAW7SOgQ
Enjoy!
"Ah yes ... I knew there was something I didn't forget, but I just couldn't remember what it was."
Maxwell Smart, Control Agent
Thanks, Beamer ...
You'd sent me an email a couple months ago about the wonderful world of effects, and it certainly opens up some surprises and unforeseen fun. As our old pal Malcolm Reynolds would say:
"I can pretty much guarantee they ain't gonna see this coming."
Just listened to your clip, Graham, and I'll retract the George Thoroughgood response. This warrants Blue Oyster Cult's "Godzilla":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBIyxnpStRw
See if you can watch this without grinning a lot ... great classic raunch & roll.
Thanks, y'all ... been having a blast with this thing.
There's a patch setting on the Boss board that sounds like a cross between a synthesizer and the brass section of an orchestra, played in a large room. Mixing the 12-string with the electronics is more fun than I ever imagined it could be! For example, I got to fooling around with Aaron Copeland's "Fanfare for the Common Man", and it's almost majestic.
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