What does everyone think about when a popular band, such as Queen, sells their songs to be used on TV commericials, movies, etc? Take "We Will Rock You" for example, one of the best rock songs ever written.  Then it shows up on TV all over the place, advertising restaurants and the like.  Also, take "Sweet Home Alabama" being played on the KFC ads...anyone have an opinion on this?

Someday....if I can land a good job.....

78

(13 replies, posted in Electric)

Try pretty much any AC/DC riff, they use really simple chords and sound cool.

79

(34 replies, posted in Acoustic)

I recommend playing an F-shape bar at the 7th fret.

80

(30 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I wouldn't call it a fear (it used to be), but I absolutely abhor spiders.  I find them to be repulsive, vile creatures.

Tom DeLonge

82

(3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

I imagine those would have quite a bit of drag on the strings....I could be wrong, but I've never heard of them.

83

(2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

One thing I will say is that Jimmy's phrasing is awesome.  It is a good solo, but I don't understand why it's ranked #1 of all time.  I don't think guitar solos can be ranked; trying to compare a Yngwie Malmsteen solo to a BB King solo or Jimmy Page to SRV is like comparing violins to guitars, they're just not designed for the same thing.

Good equipment helps more than some people think, but the talent still lies within the player.  Sometimes, however, the talent isn't unlocked until the player moves up to better equipment.

85

(6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Try www.playlist.com, it's free and legal, and you can add your lists to your Myspace and such.

86

(20 replies, posted in Electric)

Those are nice, but not if you don't have $700+.  Unless you're content with an Epiphone or Squier, I'd recommend Ibanez and ESP.  Thing is, it's all dependent on your preference.  Do you like a really flat neck, or a thicker, more rounded one? Do you want single-coil pickups or humbuckers? How many frets do you want? Looks play a big part too-Gibsons and Fenders are more of a classic look, where you'll find more edgy designs with the Ibanez and ESP's.  Good luck picking one out!

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(11 replies, posted in Acoustic)

I have heard that Classical Gas is not by Clapton, but rather Mason Williams.  Perhaps Clapton covered it though.  My favorite acoustic solo is called "Song For Life" by Eric Johnson.  Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV5dMDId7uY

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(60 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

washed by Him! wrote:

WWWWeeeelllllllllllll, i do not perform(yet) but i play a lot of Reliant K, Starfield, Third Day,  and as much upbeat Christian, Contemporary as i can......:lol:




Ben smile

Third Day is awesome.

89

(6 replies, posted in Music theory)

Thanks!

90

(6 replies, posted in Music theory)

What chords would I need for these two keys?

91

(23 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

deadstring wrote:

Alan Jacksons "Precious Memories".

This is a great album smile

92

(23 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Well, if I'm allowed to, I'd burn my own CD with a ton of tracks on it...but if I had to choose one album, I'd take Comatose from Skillet.

I'm using Martin 12's right now (the Clapton signatures).

Guitarpix wrote:

I've never tried them personally but have read they give you a more classical or softer acoustic tone. They also require less tension to tune so are easier to play... If I remember right, Russ is a big fan of them and perhaps he'll chime in with some more info. -Pix

Reading the reviews I heard mention that they have more volume.

Guitarpix wrote:

Your link didn't work... Here is a corrected one http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/ … sku=100040

Sorry about that...not sure what happened, I copied and pasted the address...oh well.

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/ … ku=100040\

Looking for something different for the acoustic.  I like bright sound, but I play a lot of fingerstyle too, so I'm thinking maybe something like these might work better.

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(14 replies, posted in Songwriting)

KAP54 wrote:

Thanks 06sc500

I can hear it but I haven't got the talent to play it properly. I think I will approach the multi-talented board for help on this one.
Any piano players,female vocalists,male vocalists or lead guitar players out there that are looking for a project then by all means take a few minutes and Email (At the left) me so we can do some long distance recording.

Thanks Again 06sc500 smile
I'm glad you liked it


Kenny

I find myself in that predicament every time I get an idea for something new...

Anyone use one of these? If I'm correct, the TS9 is the new version of this pedal...any comments on it would be appreciated.

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(14 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I like.  Gotta hear a recording of it when you do one!

100

(4 replies, posted in Song requests)

Lately I've been using Ultimate Gutar for tabs as they have more new stuff, but no site compares to Chordie as far as the forums go.  Good luck finding what you need!