Hendrix, what do you think? (Page 1 of 2)

We, as guitarist today, would still be in the dark ages if it wasnt for guys like Hendrix

Just got back from a 12 k run, happily trodding along to a playlist of my 5 fav Jimi tracks.

Maybe to some music theory enthusiast, some "Hendrixism" and his use of guitar effects appear somewhat simplistic.  I'm not competent enough to really say something about his musical finesse...

...but fact is, his music f***ing jams!!!
That's about all you need to know as a listener, as long as you get some form of enjoyment out the tunes, it's great music.
Now, if you consider the vast number of Jimi fans, how his tunes keep reappearing, are being instantly recognized and how many of his tracks are considered "classic", everyone has to agree that he was a brilliant ARTIST.

I'm going to grab my guitar right now and give Little Wing another shot ...

One can not deny that Hendrix opened up a whole new chapter on the possibilities of what could be done on a guitar. I told this story once before on chordie, here it is again. Whe Hendrix first hit the sene in England Eric Clapton and Pete Townsand went to see him play. After the show they were bummed out believing they would no longer have work playing guitar

If Red Hot Chili Peppers played the version, then you've got a 50/50 shot of it being "good."  I like about half of their stuff as a listener.  As a quasi-musician-wannabe, I appreciate their skill and innovation all the time.  But as a listener, about half is good.

Now Jimi - flat out innovator.  He broke every rule and made up new ones.  Some of the tones he coaxed out of his instrument don't appeal to my ear, but to say that he wasn't an exceptional musician, innovator, showman, and artist is not giving him due credit.

- Big D

Ooh, I'm in trouble! Haha, oh dear I hope nobody makes a big thing of this... the van Halen quote is funny though.

don't ever stand aside, don't ever be denied
you gotta be who you be if you're comin' with me

okay??

is paranormal guitar one person?
Is it two people using the same id on the same computer?
Is paranormal so confused he thnks he is two or three or ten people?

Or do you like replying to yourself in a gratulic sort of way?

Ken

Who is Madiba ?

And why is South Africa off limits ?

cheers

David

Hey David,
Madiba IS Nelson Mandela. It's what we call him. South Africa is not off limits, I personaly just found the remark offensive.

I used to think Jimi Hendrix was a one dimensional player - all aimlesss widdling but then one day I listened to him carefully. How wrong  those first impressions were. yes there's extended soloing but also expressive playing and melody, from little wing to purple haze, the variation is vast.

hey David,
Thanx, but no real harm done. I do actually understand irony...even on my blonde days!  It just seemed as if you were making light of all he did for us a country and people, but I can see now you're actually sincere. But hey, this is a place for music not politics, so let's just rock on. I went and listened to some Hendrix now and he was an extraordinary artist. wasn't he? Maybe not everyones cup of tea (certainly not mine) but undeniably he had a passion for his music.

Hey David,
I just might do that. I actually met him when I was still in school a few years back. He was released in my final year and I was still a member of the national youth orchestra. We played at a function for him and he took the time to come and say howzit to us. As I had just won a prestigious music scholorship he chatted to me for almost 30mins about music.  It was cool, to say the least.

and hey, I'd rather be pissed off than pissed on!

I am on bebo. Just joined, actually! Decided to see what all the fuss is about. I think I'm either nadine b or stringchick...squeezebox was taken. Can't remember my name though. And ur pretty cool yourself. Hell we'd better stop complimenting each other be4 one of us believes it!
Cheers.