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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I've been asked to play a community event with a local celebrity, she wants to do the Frank Loesser tune " What are you doing new years eve" but she wants to do it how Ella Fitzgerald did it (sultry/swing). The music I got starts it in F, but I think Ella did it in G#. Does anyone have any idea where I could find an accurate tab/ music for this? Thanks

Make Music in a Dream (New Masterpiece) - JTC

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

For your listening pleasure (hopefully) and critique http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=126769

Playing with the big boys tonight

sallan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'll be out at the hollywood ramada tonight with Gerry Gibbs and Ravi Coltrane. LA locals come out and see me shit myself! ;)

Found these lyrics...

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I was digging around on an old hard drive from the computer I resurrected for my music room and I found these lyrics I wrote a long time ago and forgot about. I was thinking maybe someone would like to work on turning it into a song. Maybe recommend a chord structure or something. Feel free to add or change the lyrics to fit. Once it's a song we can all play some guitar on it. If anyone is interested.... The One I Like Of all the women I ever loved she's the only one I liked I didn't treat her right and now she's gone All that drinkin and running around didn't help cuz now she's gone I wasted my money on hotrods and guitars and now she's gone Yea, I loved alot of women but she's the only one I liked Of all the women I ever loved she's the only one I liked I called her momma's house but her momma don't like me lord I don't even know if that's where she's at I called her sisters house but her sister one of the ones I didn't like Man she probably isn't there anyway I called her brothers house but he wants to kick my ass I know she aint there Yea, I loved alot of women but she's the one I liked Of all the women I ever loved she's the only one I liked I didn't think I would ever find my girl so I went to the club Since my girl is gone I guess it's ok to do some drinkin My girl gone I can play with my hotrod cars and cool guitars but when I got to the club I saw the woman I loved and liked She was dressed to kill and kissing on some dude at the bar Man I can't believe this is my girl and I don't think I like her no more Yea, I loved alot of women but I've never met one I liked Sure they smell good and look pretty and make a man feel alright but they just don't understand a mans need for hotrods, guitars, and drinkin So I'll keep on looking for another women but I don't think I'll ever find one I like

7dayBinge album!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Theres a new album from 7dayBinge (has members from 3 Doors Down, Kid Rocks band and Muzik Mafia) I just heard the song End of the Road which is the single and its all straight up rock n’ roll in the best way!

Brian Setzer

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So I was reading guitar player, I seen a bit on him, then I looked him up, dude pure awesomeness this guy is insane after reading about him too. Reminds me of Chet Atkins but a rock/jazz over tone, seriously they style of playing is so cool to me the more I hear it. check out the way he switches from pick to finger style, I am gonna try and get that down. PS, I learned the intro to Mr.sandman but I got pissed with the rest off it, its freakin hard least for me. What other guys other that are cool finger pickers or the such?

Is Dance music really music?

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I had a furious backlash to a comment I made on a popular music site we seem to all know and love. Ok it was iComp. They asked for criticism about this 'song' and I gave it, thats where the problem started, haha. To me its bullshit, one reply said they were musicians just like the rest of 'us'. By 'us' I'm guessing they were talking about guitar players etc. So in reply I asked how they can call themselves musicians if all they do is throw together sounds on a computer? Here's the scenario I gave, if we were both put in a room and were asked to make a track, and the power went out, who could still devise a song and play it so someone could hear it? So are they musicians? No. They are programmers that use artificially generated sound to make a lot of noise. To me they cannot be called musicians at all, I'm fed up with the crap I've read and replied to on the subject over there, so I wanted to hear what you guys thought on this. It seems to me that any gimp with a Macbook now can say they are a musician, where I take this so personally as an insult to people who spend years, even decades learning a real instrument. Its a joke. I'm not asking if I'm right or wrong in what I said, as I think that no matter what I have a valid point and I stand by it, what I'm asking is do you personally think this is music made by musicians?

The New Spaghetti Noodle Incident (JTC)

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=126043 Anyone want to re-record this as a guitar duet with me? I don't want to change anything, I just want someone else to play the trailing guitar.

music/guitar careers and colleges

Aaron Lee — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Does anyone know any good or fun music careers? Or especially like music colleges? I play guitar and have a somewhat decent knowledge of musical theory. I'm in my schools steel drum band and get pretty good grades and whatnot and live in cincinnati. Any ideas for me? i'm just curious.

Sound clip with the SG

ibzRG — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This is put together rather in a hurry. Simple stuff. One rythm track one lead track. I gotta say I'm very happy with the neck pickup (lead). I could use some more brightness from the bridge (rhythm) one in general though and both of them are quite dark in clean but the neck in thick dirt OWNS. :) http://soundclick.com/share?songid=8284898

Zoot Suit Guitar From Gibson?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Cherry Poppin' Daddies have teamed with Gibson to release the SG Zoot Suit - read more here - http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/gibson-usa-sg-zoot-suit-911/ What do you think? Truth is the band has so much to show for themselves besides "Zoot Suit Riot," they just put out two albums. The first is "SkaboyJFK: The Skankin' Hits of the Cherry Poppin' Daddies." It's a showcase of their ska material, similar to how "Zoot Suit Riot" showcased their swing material. It hits on two-tone, ska-punk, traditional, everything. The other is "Susquehanna," which is typical CPD fashion hits every genre! Punk, ska, rockabilly, swing, jazz, new wave, and latin. they can really pull off just about any style. They have tunes on their MySpace, Facebook, and iLike to sample and download. myspace.com/cherrypoppindaddies , facebook.com/cherrypoppindaddies, ilike.com/artist/cherry+poppin'+daddies

New...

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

New Freak Kitchen album, Land of the freaks.........woooooahhhhhhh!!!!!! mattias rocks and there's no going back after hearing that album. Man thats awesome. Had to pass the message on as I'm talking to him to get a signed copy. That and it RAAAAWWWWKKKKS!!!!!!!

For the King (JTC)

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

For the King http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=124950 I want to thank This Dying Soul for recommending that I do a sequel to Midieval Peace. His comments were the inspiration to this recording. I think this one is very cool. I hope you guys dig it too. JTC

New Alice In Chains

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I will eventually have to buy it anyway, but I was wondering if anyone has had a listen to the new one from Alice in Chains 2nd go around? Anyone, let me know what your humble opinions are.

Can anyone name this vocal effect?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Can anyone tell me the effect he uses on the second mic? Song starts at like 4:57 - breasts included.

Medieval Peace (JTC)

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Here is my latest thing. Kinda different. Is it good or does it suck? http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=124570

New Tune from SiddP

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey. I'm back after shifting house. Miss me? Didnt think so. Not that I did any work. My dad did, though. Anyway. I found a slide I had bought some months ago. Never really learned to really use it. So I thought I'd try using it on a recording. It doesnt sound that way, but the lead lines first 2 minutes are all played with a slide. And plase tell me how the song is. And please dont sugarcoat it. Just tell me what sucks, honestly (hmm. And gimme some suggestions too, if possible) Thanks :)

Music from This Dying Soul

this dying soul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Well, I finally got around to putting some of my music somewhere so I can share it with you guys. Padre, since you're a Cort fan this may be of interest to you as the recording has Cort instruments all over it...although I feel the guitar tone would be much better if I were to record this over again today, that's only because through experience, I have better understanding how to get guitar tones compared to back then. One thing I probably would have done differently is use a little less distortion. The song is called In Loving Memory and was written about 12 years ago with my band of the time, Ruthie's Groovs. The bassist and I wrote the music and did the arrangement, the drummer wrote the lyrics. At the time of the recording we (bassist, drummer and myself) fired our singer; changed our name to King Groov and just hired a new vocalist. The lead vocal on the recording was done by the drummer while our new vocalist chose to do backing vocals with me...felt since he hadn't experienced the loss of a close friend, which is what the lyrics are about, that he couldn't relate enough to get the emotion of the song across. now, for you gear junkies, the following gear was used on this track: Cort MGM-1 Matt "Guitar" Murphy signature model guitar - one track using the neck pickup with a coil tap for the clean tone sections; one track with the bridge in full humbucker mode for a semi clean tone in the clean section and distorted rhythms, on the solo one track with the neck in full humbucker mode and a harmony track with the bridge pickup. Nameless Acoustic - some cheap Martin knockoff I'd gotten for $150 at a pawn shop. used it on the clean tracks for texture, you barely notice it but it's there. Amps - Peavey Classic Chorus 2x12, the preamp was bypassed by plugging a Peavey Rockmaster Tube Preamp into the Power Amp In's at the back with a Y-cable. Effects - Boss Super Chorus, Yamaha digital reverb rack unit, Ibanez Analog Delay, Ibanez Volume Pedal Cort 5 string bass - forget which model, but our bassist was using a Cort with active pickups direct to the recording console. Drums - 60's Ludwig set...looked identical to one often played by Ringo Star in The Beatles. I should also add this was done with a Roland digital 8 track (a V-80 I think) from the late 90's and a couple of dynamic mics.

Everyone on this website...

Aaron Lee — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Should go to this website and create an account. You post videos of yourself playing and battle people. It's beast but not enough people know about it.

No guitars, but wow!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This was the United States National Anthem sung before a Texas Tech home basketball game in 2007...one girl is 8, the two in the middle are 7, and the two on the end are 6. Now I know that g.com has an international audience and I am not trying to use this forum to promote the U.S., or put anyone else down, but I have to admit as an American hearing our anthem done this way is inspiring. What catches my attention most is how silent the crowd remains through all of it. I have to admit, this amount of respect even for our national anthem is rare. I am told this is a very difficult song to sing. I sing so bad, I wouldn't know the difference. If you don't appreciate the anthem, I hope you can at least appreciate the talent of these 5 young girls.

Who I\'m Supposed to Be (JTC)

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=123920 I wrote this over the last few days. Is it any good? I know there is some noise in there and the bass is a bit muddy.

New Tune!!! Please check it and rate it!!

Greg D — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey guys, Been a while since I wrote anything so here is my latest composition... I wanted to write something big with lots of guitars! Fun doing it! I want to record it with my band soon as I think it will be perfect with a live drummer. Please check it out. Let me have your thoughts and enjoy! http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=123400

Songs stuck in your head

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I have 2 songs I have stuck in my head The Beastie Boys - No Sleep Till Brooklyn, heard it on the radio, and man it was jamming Zeppelin - Immigrant Song seriously man, Iam walking around ah ahhhh AHHHH ah lol..... how about you guys any songs stuck in your head?

Poll: What do you think of this song?

jobabrinks — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Be honest. It's an anonymous poll. Just something I was curious about...

My track of the day

sallan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Ray Pizzi...with the late great Billy Higgins playing some melodic free jazz...WOW!!!!

My newest crap on the internet

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Here are some links to some awful video's I recorded. I was kind of in "rough draft" mode when I recorded the video's and later laid down the tracks that I posted on Icomp. All could be better. I didn't try real hard to make any of this perfect. I'm just sharing what I've been up to for the last week or so. Im Not Me Anymore Rough Draft http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdn3ZmzQAK4 Arpeggey No! Rough Draft http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAJwJ6NE_ZI www.icompositions.com is down for maintenance right now so I cant post the links but that's where I put the final versions of these projects. Search for artist JTC if you'd like to listen. The last vid I'll share is me putting strings on my Floyd Rose Speed-loader bridge. The advertisement says you can change strings in less than 5 minutes. So I recorded the process and noted the time. I was able to restring the guitar and tune in less than 5 min easily. I recorded the Arpeggey No! rough draft immediately after changing the strings. Speedloader String Change in under 5 Min http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFNdteVyubY Sorry bout the bald spot pointing straight at the cam. I should have worn my Gallager hat.

The next few months

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I will be starting work on at least one new album this fall and winter, so stay tuned if you are interest in the music. Take care all. Phil

Alfred Music Publishing And Musicnotes.com Partner To Honor Les Paul\'s Memory With A Free ...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

MADISON, WI and VAN NUYS, CA - August 27, 2009 - Alfred Music Publishing and Musicnotes.com have partnered to offer music lovers everywhere a free Guitar Guru Session and guitar tab download of "Over the Rainbow" to honor Les Paul's memory. Now through midnight on September 2, 2009, visitors to Musicnotes.com can download a free, interactive Guitar Lesson (including matching guitar tab) for "Over the Rainbow." This particular arrangement was arranged by Grammy award-winning artist Aaron Stang, from Alfred Music Publishing to match the performance recorded by Les Paul and Chet Atkins and featured on the album, 'Masters of the Guitar - Together.' "Les Paul closed every show at the legendary jazz club Iridium in New York City with an instrumental version of this song," said Tim Reiland, Chairman of Musicnotes.com. "This song has a very emotional meaning for musicians everywhere." In lieu of payment, Musicnotes and Alfred Music Publishing encourage users who choose to download the song to send donations to the Les Paul Foundation, 236 W. 30th St., Seventh Floor, New York, N.Y. 10001. The free download is available online at http://www.musicnotes.com/free About Musicnotes: Musicnotes, Inc. offers an online catalog of 100,000 digital sheet music titles, built on the strength of content agreements with Alfred Publishing, EMI Music Publishing, Faber Music Ltd, Sony/ATV Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Disney Music Publishing, Cherry Lane Music Company, Peermusic, Word Music, EMI Christian, Bug Music and many others. Musicnotes is included in Internet Retailer Magazine's list of the Top 500 Online Retailers and was recently selected by Internet Retailer as a "Hot 100" site for 2009. On the Web: http://www.musicnotes.com

I submit this track to your jamming powers

ibzRG — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

The backing for the tune I posted in the other thread. Have at it boyz (and girlz?)! http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=121365 http://soundclick.com/share?songid=8030559 Make it a fun one. 120bpm, 44.1 KHz. EDIT: Dminor seems to work for me.

Worlds best Record Promotion!

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Check this out, I think the guy is off his rocker but it made me laugh at how far he was willing to go to sell some records.... http://mashable.com/2009/02/20/josh-freese-album-promotion/

new song XP

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8aIBH3DT-s jo XP i made a new song. some of you may remember the disaster that is my battle of the band solo, but this is different. its song dosnt have mistakes, it just generaly sucks (yay XP). the recording sucks, and the first solo is too weak, other than that, i like it XP (and, unfortunatly, i have no backing track). btw, i didnt have a vidio camera or anything, so i just put the music to a bunch of old drawings i did XP plz rate

What are you listening to?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I am not sure where the shift came from but as of the late Ive been listening to alot of old 90s stuff like grunge,and the such, like I watched STP- Plush unplugged,and the old and new AIC stuff, and even oddly Chet Akins least that one song has me interested in how he did might be the only "jazz" like song I listen to alot lol :P so how about you any shifts in music, or is it the usual for you? I know yall probably listen to many styles but at the moment what grabs you?

And they say gear doesn\'t help.

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Too many times have I heard that you should get good gear only after you've learnt how to play well. As far as I've seen in the 5 (short-ish) years I've played the guitar is that every time I get good gear, my playing improves faster. Don't believe me. I'll show you. In the video. Me when I got my first effects pedal. Pretty sucky hunh? First time I encountered disto. I was 13 or so. ok. Next. me at age 14. After i got atleast a slight feel of using the pedal. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=566513&songID=7066656 (I'm the wah-wah guy) Not a meteorically huge rise, but much more than I would have normally improved. both in musical sense and technique. Ok. June: http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=116821 Just after i got my Line6 tone port and my Epi Les Paul. This meant that i could record my music without going through air. ie- I could hear all the kinks in my playing as well as hving good tone. And now. 2 months into getting the TonePort and the LP http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=119248 http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=118529 http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=120012 http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=120349 Not great, but a huge improvement (I think) especially in terms of the number of bum notes I hit. My phrasing possibly. Your thoughts on this......

So, Padre...

robbiusa — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Got anything new going on, musically speaking? You have been posting a lot but no music (that I am aware of).... you know you are my hero, dontcha? LOL

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

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Seasick Steve rules!!

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I love this dude, next time he's touring here I'm going, no questions asked.

How about some opinions on this one..?

Zimo — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Well, it took forever, but here´s another result of my latest effort to write music that gnaws at the listeners brain.. It´s not what you´d call a terribly complex song, I was trying to create more of an atmosphere here. And I wish the melodies make you feel something.. It´s kind of a mysterious thing. I used just the basic stuff to make this song. Epiphone Les Paul, Ovation acoustic, Aria bass, Johnson J-Station and the Drumkit from Hell. This is my longest instrumental to-date, and I spent a good amount of hours to bring it to life. Hope you folks enjoy it!!! Edit: If the link below doesn´t work, click here: http://www.mikseri.net/music/play.php?id=390381&type=dl

Am I the only one? (That doesn\'t like Dream Theater)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Note for future posts - there's is no delete button, so before making a bold claim MAKE SURE YOU WANT TO POST IT! Anyway, I'm gonna go back and listen to more of their material. Nothing of theirs has caught me so far, especially with their new CD. But I haven't heard all of their releases, so I was way too premature with this post, ha chalk it up to having six more hours of boredom and time killing at work! But anyway,.what are your opinions about Dream Theater? What do you recommend to someone who doesn't like 18 minute songs with numerous breaks, and who likes catchy melodies? Here's how I pretty much feel about their new CD: http://www.somethingawful.com/d/garbage-day/dream-theater-volta.php

Corey Taylor doing Acoustic Tom Petty cover

Danno — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Cool song and cool version by Corey Taylor, who if you don't know, is the vocalist for Slipknot and Stone Sour. I didn't know he played any guitar. What I found REALLY interesting is the guy on the left. He is playing left handed, on a normally strung, right hand guitar!! How cool.

Recommendation?

Bi. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey guys, so i just recently bought a Yamaha APX500 acoustic/electric guitar, and I'd like to know if there are any good-sounding songs / tunes i could play? like, you know, famous ones? (or not famous ones, as long as they sound good) i know mission impossible and james bond, and am starting to play them fast enough to sound authentic :) but i haven't tried finger-picking, so if you guys could just link me some tabs that would be really great. Just anything that sounds good and is simple to play : ) I'm asking because there are so many songs out there, and I really don't know where to start looking. I'm also trying to play "ride of the valkyries" faster, but switching the frets is so confusing :) Thanks guys

Rhythm Harmonies

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So, I've realized that off late I've been focusing a lot more than usual on where the notes I play are, in context with the rhythm. Just an observation I guess. So when I push or pull at the beat (i like to think of it that way), I find that I'm looking at the music totally differently, playing lots of muted notes and trying to put rhythm harmonies (my term... dunno, I've come across the term poly-rhythms and that's probably it) together. And for the first time I've realized how important and complex it is. And now all drummers dont seem *so* much like dumb apes (sorry guys lol). They actually have to think a bit . Again, just an observation. Yeah, my rhythm harmonies dunno run a 4/4 for 3 bars and a 3/4 for 4 bars over it. Not done it yet, but its an idea :) Just putting it up here for discussion.

Help me with my music library!

pickabass — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey guys . . . my ipod was stolen earlier in the summer, and i finally replaced it with a zen. The problem is, my zen can't play mp4 files. Does anybody know of anything that can convert a few thousand mp4s to mp3, without having to do it one folder at a time, and without scanning through the files that are already in mp3? I also have a bunch of duplicate songs, and i was wondering if there is anything that can automatically take care of that too. Thanks dudes . . . and dudettes, if there are any dudettes left on here :-/

100 Ways To Play Better Guitar PART 1

Petto — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey guys! I wish I could provide you such a wisdom myself, but I found the article on net. These are advices of famous musicians. I divided it into 10 parts, I will post 1 part every week. 1. Renew! ―Moving into uncharted territory is a key ingredient to making your practice sessions a success. Playing the same stuff over and over will only take you so far. Introduce a new set of chord voicings, tunings, or scale patterns to your routine every week. It‘s not necessary to know how to implement the stuff right away, just make your fingers go to new places, and let the musicality follow naturally.‖ —Joe Satriani 2. Sing, Sing, Sing ―Before you play a solo phrase, sing it first. Then you‘ll know if it‘s going to be effective or not. And if you start to sing a line, and find you have to gasp for breath—well, you‘ve overextended yourself.‖ —Ronnie Montrose 3. Beat on the Brat ―Here‘s an unconventional technique for building your rhythmic chops and expanding your ideas about inventing phrases for solos—and it involves zero notes! Mute the strings with your fretting hand. Now, forget about that hand completely, and start a groove with your right hand by scratching a beat on the muted strings. The minute you start getting bored, challenge yourself to come up with a variety of rhythmic phrases—both busy and sparse. Think of the exercise as a drum solo that maintains the groove, and try to keep going for five minutes or more.‖ —Bob Brozman 4. Dynamics ―To work on picking dynamics, plug into a practice amp and turn your guitar all the way up. Then play arpeggios—very quietly at the beginning, and then gradually louder by adjusting your touch. The goal is to vary your dynamics, but not change the position of your hands. Many guitarists change the way they hold their hands when changing dynamics. As a result, they end up with a ‗light-touch‘ group of licks—the very fast stuff—but they don‘t develop any power. What you want to achieve is continually making those conversions back and forth from quiet to loud picking.‖ —Jerry Garcia 5. Unmask ―Try cutting back on the effects in your setup. It may help you to better discover the music.‖ —Bill Kirchen 6. Mess With Your Head ―Try to keep your playing as fresh as possible, and not rely on set patterns. When I practice, for example, I often tie off some strings with rubber bands to force myself to look at the fretboard differently. I might practice on the G and D strings only, or even the G and A strings.‖ —Jim Hall 7. Room Miking ―There‘s a very old recording maxim that goes, ‗Distance makes depth.‘ I‘ve used that a hell of a lot—whether it‘s tracking guitars or the whole band. People are used to close-miking amps, but I‘d have a mic out around the back, as well, and then balance the two. Also, you shouldn‘t have to use EQ in the studio if the instruments sound right. You should be able to get the right tones simply with the science of microphone placement.‖ —Jimmy Page 8. Relax ―The most important thing to remember when you‘re attempting to increase your speed is to relax. Don‘t push your muscles beyond what they can give. Practice for about a half hour, and then take a break. You can always resume after a few minutes. This is especially important when you‘re trying to get seriously twisted patterns under your fingers. I used to sit in front of the TV when I was a kid, and alternate-pick scales very lightly. I wasn‘t really paying attention, and it actually helped that I wasn‘t concentrating so much, because I stayed relaxed, and yet I was able to build up my technique and stamina. But never keep playing if you start to feel pain. Ever. Tendonitis is no joke.‖ —Steve Lukather 9. Get Sensitive ―If you‘re in a rut with your electric playing, pick up an acoustic. There‘s something about playing the acoustic guitar that makes you think about songs. And if you work up solo versions of your favorite pop tunes, you‘ll become more aware of how bass lines and harmony fit together. Then, when you go back to electric, those discoveries will help you play more empathetic solos.‖ —Buck Dharma 10. Get High ―Wherever your guitar is when you‘re sitting and practicing is where it should be when you‘re standing. I discovered this the hard way. Years ago, I‘d practice my solos sitting down—and I‘d nail them—only to go to rehearsal and blow it because my right- and left-hand positioning was completely different when I stood up. Now, most players think it looks uncool to wear your guitar up high, but I think it‘s cooler to sound kick ass than it is to look cool and suck! Zakk Wylde slings his Les Paul really low, but as soon as a solo comes up, he‘ll put his foot on a stage monitor to raise his guitar up. Hell, Tom Morello wears his guitar so high that he says it sometimes hits him in the chin. So, for the sake of killer guitar playing, raise ‘em up!‖ —Rusty Cooley

Epicenter 09 in 2 more weeks!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I am going to Epicenter 09 in 2 more weeks! Can’t wait to see my band Tool :) Also playing are Linkin Park, Alice In Chains, Street Sweeper Social Club, Atreyu, Wolfmother, and many more. It is going to be a blast. It is on 08/22 at Fairplex in Pomona, CA. If you want info and tickets, go to epicenterfestival.com. I also joined the i-squad and won 2 free tickets. Go to i-squad.com and choose Epicenter Festival to join and earn rewards. It is going to be a hot day but worth it to see so many great bands in one day. Who is going? What bands do you want to see the most?

Help me win a keyboard!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey guys. I used to be a member here on guitar.com back in 2002, when the site was blue/yellow :P I got my first guitar (Ibanez S370) based on some suggestions and discussions with people on here. Since then I've got a lot of gear, I've learned to play drums and keyboards as well, and I have, what you could call a recording studio, in my house. I am in the top 10 of Roland's How Do You Juno contest. The top 3 get a Roland JUNO-Stage, and #1 gets 2 SRX Expansion boards. I've already got a JUNO-stage, so I'd be buying a soundcard/mbox, cables, drum mics, and other misc. stuff to finish off my studio. What I'm asking you guys, is for a little bit of help getting votes for the contest. Voting ends July 31st at midnight PST I believe. I should have come here sooner, but I was promoting it many other places that I thought would be enough :P Here's the vote URL: http://www.rolandus.com/go/how_do_you_juno/vote.php?id=63 Thanks for your time, and if you vote, thanks for that! If you know anywhere that would help to post this, feel free to do so, or let me know! Thanks g.com!

Summer NAMM 2009

Painted Axe — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I was curious to see if anyone in the guitar.com community ventured to Nashville last weekend to take in the Summer NAMM 2009 trade show. What did you think? Like what you saw? etc. (Yes, I did attend and will offer my take shortly.) Mike

Songs

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm looking for new stuff to play on the guitar. I've been playing the same songs forever!

Songs

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I need some new songs to play. I've only basicly have been playing alternitive music and I'm looking for something new! (The video is me playing Good Riddance by Greenday, it was from last year)

Impressions

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

umm, I was listening to you guys music a bit, and yeah, i tried to emulate some of you.... And this song is a few put together umm 120 bpm, F# minor There are 7 different styles ( I think) guess who's who :D and feedback, please

New music.

Trey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

At 5 I get to go home from my dads garage and I want to learn some new songs or somthing because all I have learned is rock and metal and I want somthing that is a little bit over advanced but nothing more and I don't care if it's Jazz or Rock or whatever just give me some stuff and tabs if you have them! Thanks!

Mine first song wif vocals

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

After I heard steve's vocal thing, i was like why the hell cant I try vocals.... and this is the result.....the mix is a tiny bit off, but i guess thats ok *ouch*, and my singing ....... http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=118169

ugh. i suck

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISL9UFGtHR0 this is the solo song i played at the bettle of the bands at my schoot. to bad its shit. i fucked up a cagillion times, and i was sick, so i looked half-braindead 75% of the time. the worst thing is, all ive gotten is complaments on it. what do you guys think? (btw, sry for not having the vidio embeded)

Bands and how famous they are.

Aaron Lee — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I was wondering how famous does a band actually have to be to be making music for a living? Not every artist is michael jackson or the beatles, and very few people make the money they have. But bands that are pretty popular locally and on myspace, do they make music and that's their career or do they have other jobs and are in a band on the side? I was just wondering.

I wrote this.......

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I was hurt extremely bad when I wrote this and to this day I feel like I need to make something of it So if somebody could write me a dark,almost scary backing track i would love to turn this into a song Im thinking a fast heavy song with alot of double kicks. Something like classic Slipknot. Something with a good metal sound and a screaming solo please omg that would be awesome!!!! My soul is a black flame made of the burning souls of the damned and the suffering it burns hotter and darker each day with a new bodies to add to the fire smoke and ash made of souls begging for mercy suffocate me and drag me to hell there is no light down there,only the blackness i've been begging to embrace the searing pain makes me smile because I am familiar with its cold grip on my throat, It is not hot in hell oh no no its cold and smells of rotting flesh and demon souls a smell i've come to love, the devil is a powerful man,with the most vicious soul piercing gaze but beyond that gaze is a soul as black as mine, behind those eyes lies a heart filled with so much hatred and suffering, I open my eyes and see that it is but a reflection of me, I gaze deeply into my eyes and see nothing but black,my mind has been polluted by the putrid suffering I have endured, my heart is so cold,and my soul is falling deeply into the abyss,please do not save me,for I wished for this.

Can anybody name this guitarist?

jobabrinks — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Does anybody know the guitarist on this song? http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=882494&songID=7770361 Song is Night of a Thousand Eyes. Sax player is allegedly Stan Getz. Guitarist? Album? I realize not too many ppl listen to jazz here, but I'm trying the shotgun approach with a few forums... Farlow, maybe?

A vocal lesson

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=117124 Here it is, simple and everyone can do it! also Iam guessing my vocal range is pretty much on the low side lol

Any one heard of this??

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

A Canadian friend (Thanks Tamara) told me she went to see Hiromi with her Sonicbloom orchestra....... So I Google'd Hiromi's Sonicbloom and hey presto.... It's weird, but I think it is tres cool too!!!

Ticketmaster and Live Nation

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

One of my other topics brought out a couple of interesting questions concerning concert tickets and promotions. First is: How does Ticketmaster and Live Nation control the concert ticket situation? Number two: What can be done to thwart these evil empires? Apparently some bands like Pearl Jam and Nine Inch Nails have attempted to do so. What do you all (y'all) know about it?

Finally got some video up.

G_Barber — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Excuse the not so great sound quality...enjoy. :)

Polar Bears In A Clown Car

Jesse — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So this father's day I torture my kids... well they are happy willing participants to the torture of us doing a song together. It's always been a kinda funny thing to do all the time making up silly songs.. seeing how the way I get my guitar fix is to just walk around the house with my acoustic while doing stuff (gotta remember to do a thread of things we do while playing acoustic) Anyways here is the silly song I had the kids do with me. I can not start to describe the fun and joy I got out of doing this it's almost the same way if you'd ask me to put down in words how much I love my kids... There just isn't a word or words to do it... it was a great father's Day :) http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=116657

Next 7

Richey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I saw this on a post on here years ago and it is so far back, I can't find it again so I will start a new one. If you are listening to an iPod or an MP3 player or anything that shuffles music, click forward and list the next 7 songs. This should give a good indication of what everyone is listening to right now. 1. Us and Them - Pink Floyd 2. Beautiful Day - U2 3. I Can't Quit You Babe - Led Zeppelin 4. Deformography - Marilyn Manson 5. I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow (Intrumental Soundtrack Version) - John Hartford 6. Times Like These (Live Acoustic) - Foo Fighters 7. Angry Chair (Unplugged) - Alice in Chains

The Bhairav Jam

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Finally!!! http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=116429 sorry, i had really high fever for the past two weeks, AND my computer crashed... but its done (albeit 3 weeks late) Playing in order: Farlow, ibz, me and JTC comment on the song, and i'll add you as collaborators (just made a icomp account today)

Classical + Rock = Moody Blues

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I got this album b/c. I hear their songs in a VISA commercial and instantly fell in love with it.. 2. it was such a good deal on amazon (1.99!!!) http://bit.ly/jk.. kinda ridiculously cheap. The symphonic parts are really great and each song represents exactly its part of the day. My fave tracks here are: Another Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, and Evening. I guess the Moodies were pioneers in fusing orchestral sonorities with rock music..

Tappin and playing

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Now that my guitar is in the shop I figured Id bust out my cheap 50 dollar Bently goodwill guitar and put it to use since its cheap Id figure banging on it wouldnt hurt, I liked what those other guys did with the guitar becoming a drum if you will. http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=116328

How to get the audience going...

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Just play blues and slide like a motherfucker, enjoy, Ireland 1974, the year before I started the process of giving you all grief!!!

Lead guitarist, Taylor Morgan from the band \" Enlace \" plays \"No ...

metal shredder — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

He is Awesome

Anybody need vocals?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

If anybody wants vocals on there tracks ill be willing to do it and all I ask in return is that my name be mentioned for vocals on the track. I do everything from screaming to singing and i would love a chance to display my talents to all of you! This is an offer that will be up for a while because school is just getting out and ill have alot more free time. You can supply the lyrics or let me listen to the song and ill gladly give it a good go with my own lyrics. I have recording software on my computer so all I have to do is import the track and record over it.

311-UPLIFTER

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I have to say I think they have improved, quite substantially as musicians. Their newest album is damn good. You guys should check it out.

Metal...

metal shredder — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Who do you think shredz the best

Best song ever xD

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Adam D. from Killswitch Engage made this special song to express his views on emo kids ENJOY! =D

Lenny Breau Style Harmoncs Lessons

sallan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

lately I've been getting back into some of the more underground players for inspiration. Lenny Breau is far from underground persay, but I would bet coffee and donuts many of you have no idea who he was. He was a Canadian guitarist that meshed the styles and techniques of country, Flamenco, Classical and Jazz into something never heard before or since. He had an arsenal of technique, and I found this lesson on one of them. This fellow was kind enough to show some of Lenny Breau's harmonic techniques via youtube lessons, of which there are five, each getting a little more complex, but simple enough anyone should be able to get the ideas and apply them to whatever style you play. Check'em out! sallan

So I did this thing Sunday.. I called it everywhere

Jesse — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=115573 I did this in some small hours this weekend I swear I get such little time I'm gonna wonder if I'm ever gonna be able to play my guitar before 9pm and/or sober. :) The conditioning lately has been... after 10pm? Check! A good 5 beers? Check! WTF is that humming freaking noise DAMIT I'M SHUTTING DOWN EVERYTHING IN THIS HOUSE!!! Check! :P Anyhoot rip on it if you must I'm sure I'll be ripping on it in the morning once listening to it sober. :P

Backing Tracks (Need More of em)

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I think we need more custom (guitar.com user created) backing tracks. I have been listening to the guitar solo's that were played over the recent Sloquest backing track I created and I just can't get over how unique and different the vibe of the tune is with every different player. It's amazing at how much the lead guitar actually influences the entire feel of the song. I'd love to see a trend where everyone is submitting backtracks for everyone else to play over and be able to assess or evaluate everyone's style and creativity. It's cool when you listen and during one part you think of how it sounds like your own playing and then the next someone comes up with a totally unique riff to put over your backtrack. I love this stuff. I'm really looking forward to more musical interaction between all of us here at Guitar.com

Hey guys! I just shared the same stage as Aziz ibrahim, former guitarist of the Stonre Roses ...

Greg D — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey guys! I just played a whole gig with Aziz ibrahim... Hes the former guitarist of the Stone Roses and is currently playing with Paul Weller! Good guy, nice player to! Fun to actually chat to someone who knows the scene like he does, good thing was, he wants to work with me in future!

Scorpions

ibzRG — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

They're coming. Again. I've seen them twice already and the concert where whitesnake supported them is going to be hard to top. BUT: This time, Uli Jon ROTH and Michael SCHENKER will be tagging along. So I'm considering going. Again. If the ticket's are not too expensive. What do you guys think? To give you an idea of how much we love those guys here in Greece, check their tourdates. Russia has the most dates (of course it's a huge country too) and Greece is second in number of shows and we're a pretty small country... And they come here often, every couple fo years or so. They even upgraded themselves to a festival of sorts. They now call their shows here Scorpsfest or Scorpionsfest, my memory fails me.

Jeff Beck live at Ronnie Scots

Greg D — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hi guys, I think i may have invested in one of the greatest guitar DVDs of all time... Jeff Beck live at Ronnie Scotts. Now i have always loved Jeff, but this is mind blowing! I would advise all players to buy this, it is so advanced, Jeff has so much control... Im gonna stick my neck out, maybe the greatest of them all, JEFF BECK!

What is your least/most favorite open Major chord?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

For some reason I've always had an adversion to the F Maj chord. I can play it with no problem, but if I have a choice I'll go with E Maj everytime, followed by D Maj. I have no idea why. We all have our comfort zones I guess.

Al-Spanyol!!!!

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Guess who learned a Spanish scale after work??? Viva La Guitar chord book!!!!! Sorry guys about the poor sound, but it was just to give my new found style a bit of a run before I see if I can do a good track with it and no time for quality as the pub beckons. So, quality is shite, but does it sound ok musically?? For a beginner? As in just after dinner, like an hour and a half ago? Be honest!! :-) http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=115390

My attempt at Johnny Cash

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I did this cover after hearing Jesse do that version of Johnny Cash and I starting listening some Cash this is one of my favorites from him and yes I did this singing and playing in a take, so bite me guys :P http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=115369

METAL!

Trey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Ok so those of you that listen to metal might no what I'm talking about. For example the song Run Forest Run By ANTARTICA has like these little burst sounds in it is that from like to much bass? Or what. If you need to hear the song go to my myspace and listen to it for a minute and you'll hear it... www.myspace.com/515skateteam

Instrumental Medley... comments appreciated!

Zimo — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So, I´ve been quite busy lately and had three unfinished tunes which I was never gonna complete anyway. So I decided to wrap them up into one! The first section is quite straight-forward, though I did introduce some poly-rhythmic playing there. The second one is a calm and melodic piece with a heavy dose of layered guitar tracks in the end. And the third is a prog-metal weirdo based on a 7/8 time signature. All guitar and bass tracks were recorded using my Johnson J-Station and a laptop with n-Track Studio 5. Again, for the drum tracks I used Toontrack´s Drumkit from Hell. Anyhoo... I had fun making these and I hope you guys have fun listening!

Sloquest Project

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Ok so here is a new spin on a collaboration project. I made this backing track and I want to cover it with lead guitar but still have the essence of the backtrack stand out. The leads I'm coming up with so far are the same old thing that I can't seem to break away from and I'm looking for a way to spin myself into some new directions. This is what I'd like to do... I'm requesting a few people to create some cool lead work over this and post your work. Then I want to take the best parts of each persons lead guitar, learn them myself, and combine them by playing them myself to create a finished song. Any one interested? http://cid-be2100964243b057.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Public/Sloquest%20Backtrack.mp3

linkin park old stuff vs. new

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

so the new song has been released and it sounds a lot like what I've done just a little different. Alot of people on youtube and other sites say that Linkin park sucks now and they should have stayed with the sound they had with Hybrid Theory. so what do you guys think old or new....or both.

Singing and playing

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I have 2 songs where Iam singing and playing so I want advice on what you think (the mixes suck since I used one mic) but I took Zombres advice and tried just singing instead of trying to sound like other people do any of you guys sing and play and whats a way better to record it?

Oh well......

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I am here to make an appeal for poor little Johnny Doe here. He has a severe condition called 'life threatening talent'. I want to try and raise awareness of poor little bastards like JD here by asking you, the kind, gentle caring folk at g.com, to dig deep in your pockets. I need to find $90 to help get Johnny some treatment, Father style. I need to raise this for a new baseball bat, as this instrument is necessary in curing little Johnny of his horrendous condition. Just two broken arms may help him see the light of day, and get rid of his affliction and may even help save him from any future GAS. If you know of any other little chaps like Johnny, do what you can, you just might fill our world with hope. Thank You FDM.

Bad Horsie

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

holy crap man why I have only know heard this song from Steve Vai this heavy as hell yet has attuide and slickness to it I love it!!!

Aliens

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

With all the extra effects the amp came with I was messing around, and came up with a pretty cool song I think I want to explain the song a little bit , its about aliens but instead of peaceful one they instead take over the world so the song starts of strange and mysterious like the first encounter or something. (imagine if you met an alien thatd weird right so strange sounds felt right) then as we learn more about them we find they are not so nice...things start to get heavy.... then the thrahsy part is where all hell breaks lose and people are running,all of the world is at chaos but then everything calms down the people of earth are numbered and give in,die,or become slaves... and thats it :D I know its pretty cheesy but ya know hey...... but seriously like try to envision if you can while listening tell me if it better enhances the song or not? anyways thanks for listening and feedback is always welcome. P.S.(apologize for crap vocals :) http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=114565

rock n roll 500

theamazingkris — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i was wondering if anyone else has this...its on my local radio station...they play the top 500 rock songs and now theyre on number 20 or 21 i dont remember heres a link http://97rock.com/article.asp?id=545389 just click listen now

Mr Cash I am not worthy

Jesse — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Here is a song that comes from a guy that I hold in the most highest of respect. Out of all the artists I trully love I think he was the one that was always so true, such an artist, a poet, a rebel, true music and really with the risk of sounding a little well you know... I loved the guy. :) Cash's Coacaine Blues... Hope you guys like it. Because I trully belkieve nobody should ever try to sing a JC song but hey I tried. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did playing it. http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=114460

What IS a note?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I little while back I had come to find it that alot of music is not about the notes but rather the relationship of the notes from one to another, intervals basically..... so what is a note exactly because if you feel or hear it like a minor chord sad or major chord is happier sounding etc..... then whats the point in notes exactly? I know this kinda dumb question,........ and why is there only 12?

Whistling is an instrument?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So sometimes at work like yesterday was really slow..... I just started whistling the mountain hall just the little catchy part and thought if I can whistle it then I must know the tones or notes right?or intervals? like what if I started to try and whistle major triads or something could that help my ear? I also noticed that when you go from low to high you use your head voice and your chest voice like vocals so is there similarity?

Hardest music to play?

UnclePickle — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Just wondering what you guys think is the hardest music to play guitar for. Is playing fast really all that impressive? Or is it expressing a particular emotion with blues? On top of that, what's the easiest music to play?

What is this song?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I was messing around and I remember this song from movies and commercials my friend showed me a better way to play the one part after the little intro but I dunno whats it called, some one said inspector gadget theme.....? http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=114168

What was the best era of rock? 50\'s,60\'s,70\'s,80\'s,90\'s or todays music?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I feel like the 80's was the true best era of rock. Being 16 I had to grow up with alot of bad music. If I could live in anytime it would be in the 80's. The bands and music had so much feeling and meaning. Todays music is good but alot of the newer artists don't have the power and feeling behind there lyrics and playing. We need more players like Eddie Van Halen,Steve Vai,Randy Rhoads,John Petrucci,Eric Johnson,Joe Satriani. We need more bands like Journey,Whitesnake,The Scorpions,Poison,Guns n Roses (The original),Firehouse,Boston. What ever happened to the good ole' rock?

Big Old Jam Time............

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Ok guys, As Zombre's comp is nearing the deadline as we speak, and siddp has an interesting thing going on there with some cool sounding scale work, I thought I would give those who have finished another challenge. This one is simple. I have made a backing track around 4:00 in length. Make it your own. That's it plain and simple. No lead submissions for me to piece together, to fit one song, no editing and scrapping over who goes where and does what. This is take the track, find how you would jam with it, record it and post it here. I know it isn't everyone's cup of tea, but to adapt to something you may not be used to will add to your experience as a musician, and guitar player. If any one is interested drop me a line on this and I'll count you in. There is no deadline, I don't believe there should be as it causes pressure for those doing the Sidd and Zombre things. I am excluded from this, although I might do one out of curiosity. The prize will be a Guns & Roses signed plectrums collectable, it is a Limited run of six mounted plectrums signed by the band. Not much granted but it is the taking part and I'm not a rich man.

2-5-1

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Well I got a book on understanding chord progressions, and it had what it said was the basic jazz 2-5-1 Ive never really played jazz so I thought I would try it f"in jazz chords are pain man such crazy fingerings but it was fun to play it goes Cm7, F7, Bb and I tried a bit of jazz lead if you even can call it that :P anyways

I came. I saw. I \"Tiger Woods Fist Pumped\"....Star Trek =/\\=

Marshall2288 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Holy smoly! What a movie. I saw it last Thursday at a sneak peak. Go see this movie. Star Trek fan or not. It won't matter. Its that good.

First take on a new track.......

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Ok here it is, the eagerly awaited new Spice Girls reunion song.......actually no it's me. This is a completely rough (very at some points) take on a track I have in my head. Need some G.Com lovin here and pointers in the right direction will be duly noted and maybe recorded. Or if anyone wants to record ON it I would be quite humbled....the final edit will be longer, but this is just a taster of what I envisage.

Lamb of God....

Greg D — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hi guys, this has really made me question the future of guitars in metal... Are they wasted behind S**t vocals? Or is it me?!! I got put onto Lamb of God by guitarist magazine, when i viewed it, it started off great, some awesome riffs going on. Then...... What the hell is this guy doing!! Opinions please!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOWB6rmSd4I

Birthday party comin up and I was asked to

zeppelin is god! — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

play happy birthday but not with chords, electric solo. Im stoked but I need help with tabs I have till this Saturday so if you guys know some tabs that would be great

An unusual Undead music post...

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=113510 Take a listen and see what I mean, not something I'd usually post. Well, the title is, lol, but the actual music was ummmm... Inspired by I dunno... I played a lotta guitar on it, that's for sure. A lot less notes, and there's definite moments of atonal-ness n the sucker... (Oh well...) Hope y'all like it... But hey in the spirit of this thread, why don't y'all post something totally wierd that you'd never catch yourself doing in a million years?

More crap for you to listen to...

jobabrinks — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Well, It seems like there's been a record number of postings in the last few weeks and I think it's awesome. I've been posting a lot more too. And I think it's a good thing. Wherever you are in your playing, posting or not posting recordings is not going to change what level you are at. You are where you're at... Anyhoos, I rarely see jazz posted here, except farlow has posted one real nice ballad a while back, so here's something I threw together real quick. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=882494&songID=7588189 And the backing for those who want to jam with it at home. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=882494&songID=7588196 Yea, it's jazz but this one pretty much stays in one key...

Tenacious D - The Complete Master Works

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm watching Tenacious D - The Complete Master Works right now. I'm about half way into it. Mostly acoustic and it still rocks. Check out the Tenacious D if you've never seen it.

Rant

inablackout — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Ok, I been on a few of the "vote" sites posting my bands stuff and listening and doing reviews. there are links in "my bookmarks" on my profile. Why is it 85% of the metal bands out there resort to screeching/growling vox that you can't understand? Doesn't anyone sing any more? Actual vox you can understand? I think its become very cliche' in modern metal!!! I do like the growling stuff where it fits the song, but not every song. Musically the tracks are good, the guitars nice and crunchy and thrashy, drums are punchy and pounding, bass is nice and just laying under everything, but then here comes cookie monster or golum doing vox. Gets really boring after awhile.

slash on american idol and paula\'s fake performance

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

ok im not a big fan of the show, but slash was good as usual and it was rock week so most the songs were better than the pop crap they usually have a ton of. most noticeable to me though was paula abdul's FAKE performance. she lip synced (is that spelled right?) the whole thing. ITS A DAMN SINGING COMPETITION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she is supposed to be a "judge" of the talent, and she don't even have the balls to actually sing her own performance? come on!! and its so hard for me to understand how the crowd could not know. or at least they act like they don't. it drives me nuts !!!!!!! and it was ROCK week. they had good rock songs from the beatles, alice cooper, led zeppelin, aerosmith, and then here comes paula with her fake britney agulera bullshit, really disappointing.

another jam

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Since i wasn't able to play in JTC's jam cause of exams, I decided to set up my own... now this one works a little differently. There's only a beat for backing- you can provide rhythm if you want and you can do anything you want with it here's the catch, though- the scale this jam is in is not a conventional one. I lifted it from Indian classical music (its called Bhairav). It's basically an altered major scale 1 2b 3 4 5 6b 7 since this is in A the scale is: A A# C# D E F G# A send me a g.com message if you want to play, i'll reply with my e-mail here's the drum track (it might not play full-length if you click on it, so you can also right click and select 'save as' to download) its 1 1/2 minutes long EDIT: The track is at http://groups.google.co.in/group/BanndPraktiz/web/g-com-jam?hl=en

Leo Kottke...

Danno — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So I just found out about this guy. Been around for a while. Went garage saling again today. Didn't find any gear but came across a CD of his: One Guitar, No Vocals. One guy wasselling a beat up Harmony guitar made in Korea, with a missing tuner key for $70. Didn't think it was worth it... So anyway, for those who may not have heard of Leo Kottke, here's a vid...

It only took close to 3 years...

G_Barber — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

...but now it has been finished. It's a bit simplistic, musically, but overall I think it's a pretty catchy tune. What do you guys think? http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=112658

Guitar.com NFJ (New Forum Jam)

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://cid-be2100964243b057.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Public/NFJ.mp3 Ok, The link above is a backing track consisting of just bass and drums for a new guitar solo jam session. Now... I know you guys are going to hate this when you first listen to it because it's kind of funk/hip hop sounding and I even threw in the 808 drum set. But guitar solo possibilities over this backtrack are pretty good. Even if you don't dig it play something to it anyway. Let's have as many solo's as possible on this one. I don't care if it ends up an hour long. Rules of Engagement; 1. Play anything you want for as long as you want 2. Capture your guitar track separate from the backing track but leave the metro clicks (very beginning) in your submission (leaving the metro clicks in the track help me to line it up perfectly with the backing track) 3. Email your guitar solo to GuitarMCP@hotmail.com in MP3 format 4. If you want to play you have to submit by Friday, May 1st. I'll mix and post on Saturday night. 5. All are invited to play. No need to ask or wait for an invite. These things are always fun. Do it! Do it!

Prince Rocks

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Some how I stumbled upon this video since it was new they have recently uploaded and said what the heck.... I must say I never really listened to prince but holy crap thats some amazing performing just over all guitar,vocals everything was ace IMO makes wanna steal that guitar, I also watched him on the super bowl Ima started to beome a fan! very cool guitar he had on the super bowl too

Flying High Again Lesson Vid by JTC

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Starts off kinda shaky but here is a lesson vid I just did for Flying High Again from the Randy Rhoads and Ozzy Erra. My interpretation of a really cool song. Rather long lesson for a youtube vid. I discovered that you are limited to 10 Minutes which I didn't know before. Hence the Part 1-3. Check it out and gimme some constructive criticism.

Songwriting vs Shred

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Now that Iam coming to 3 years of playing with my senior year ending, Ive been thinking do I really want to try and write complicated and fast music? or just intersting or cacthy rhythms/leads... some songs lately I wrote arnt anything complicated but I liked and thought it was kinda catchy like a hook...... Theres been talk about tasteful solos, and just annoying shredding etc.... where do you draw the line on such things?

Sold another album today!

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Yup, I sold another album today. Sorry for the lame post but hey... It makes me smile! :)

Holy Killswitch!

Danno — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

How many of you have heard the Killswitch Engage version of Holy Diver? Holy crap it rocks. I don't like that vocals a whole lot but they have killer riffs and sound. I'm learning that if I want to hear some great guitar, I have to put up with scream-o vocals :/

Metalica Tickets!!!!!

Trevor Bell — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

You know that easter just rolled around and guess what i got...... METALICA TICKETS!!!!!!!!!!! Its going to be awesome its on November 12th. Cant Wait!!!!!! PS: Sorry That I Have Not bEEN oN tHAT mUCH bEEN bUSY.

Sweet Child of Mine Cover

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This is a cool cover. Looks like they did a collab over the internet or something. Dude nailed Slash's tone and the singer sounds a lot like Axel.

That Look (What Did I Say)

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=111294 I'm looking for someone to put vocals over this and supply two lead guitar solo's. The lyrics I want included are provided. Lyrics: What did I do to deserve that look from you? When I walked in the door she was pacing the floor. What did I do, what did I say. I'll do anything to make this pain go away. Looks like a marathon fight is going down tonight. Please baby tell me, what did I do to put that hurt look on you. In my mind, I rewind. Was it today, or yesterday? What's the price I'm gonna pay.

Nobu-Voodoo Child

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Check this cat out!!!

New Jam.........

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm tired. Been getting swamped at work, physically shattered, working on a few things I want right for JTC, doing a collab with an amazingly talented singer from Canada ( Hi Snucks!), doing everything I can in my time to spend every second I can with Dee and the little one, helping look after my niece, and trying to fit in the new guitar promotion venture with Spear Guitars. Not enough hours in the day for me at all. So I found a little loop, it's mellow funky bass that I was checking out while working with some of JTC's great riffs, and just hit record and went nut's for 5 minutes. I guess I needed to take the little break. Check it out and let me know your thoughts as always guys.

daily dose of blues

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

hope you guys enjoy, audio quality isn't great but a good song

new song and lyrics.

sixsteelstrings — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i put together some lyrics for a song. give me some feed back. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyAbFutbRrQ the video's a rough draft, i need the rest of the band for the solo and such. there's something about the way you say, i hate how thing have to be this way it makes me sick, i don't know why i say i cant live with out you i hate how i run back to your side, not a bone in me can resist your eyes i guess you know how to hurt my pride i love that about you Chorus: tell me that my face just isn't enough tell that my voice just isn't enough tell me that my love just isn't enough Solo Chorus now i don't want you to go, but please don't stay, i cant look at your pretty face today I'm stuck in bed but i refuse to pray but ill be damned if i don't want to hurt you i go through most the day with a blank stare if i looked at you, you probably wouldn't care i feel like a mess but i wont confess. i blame all this on you. Chorus

performing

Aaron Lee — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Does anybody know anyway i can keep my nerves down when performing in front of big numbers of people? I get shaky and my guitar shakes which messes me up.

New song, need input on it.....

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Its a rough edit of some ideas I threw together this afternoon. Needs a lot of work but the upload is to give people an idea of the feel of the track. All advice and comments welcome. I will accept " Thats rockin dude" or " Give it up were bored" .... hehe :-P

Light Crunch Guitar Tune With Custom Made Telecaster and Axe-Fx

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Some easy listening"cowboy song" with my own Tele design and Axe-Fx and few words about the gear. Mike Poss is still alivee!!! :-)

Enter the Idiot.

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Having a little fun with the "Enter the Dragon" theme music, let me know if it works ok as I have had upload problems. I really should have used a metronome, but I was just toying with it. Cheers as always guys.

Progressive Nation

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

The great guys from the mighty Dream Theater have announced they are doing a European leg of Mike Portnoys brainchild 'Progressive Nation'. The bands touring will be: Dream Theater (U.S.A), Opeth( Sweden), Big Elf ( L.A., U.S.A) and opening act Unexpect (Canada) This is way too fricken awesome, and I'm eyeing up my daughters piggy-bank savings.........stuff her education. :-)

What happened to the catchy 3-chord wonder??

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Have we over-stretched and over complicated things with guitar based music?? Is it why beginners find it harder to get motivated?? I remember the really catchy, annoyingly brilliant 3-chord anthems of old, like The Ramones, Sex Pistols, The Beatles even.......way to many to list... Which brings me to my question. Are there bands out there now for the novice, someone they can learn their first song from? Or do we still have to point them back over a decade to stuff because we've pushed the boat a little too far?? Or am I just too old------>> :-))

Final edit of my song.

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This is it guys, the final edit of my song " A Little Blessing". I took on board every bit of advice offered by you guys, and this is the last time I'm going to record it at home. If I ever get studio time this thing is gonna kick ass, but until I win the lottery, its laptop city. Let me know if it makes the grade, and thanks to everyone who helped me through the process and the kind words offered too. I hope you like it as much as I enjoyed doing it.

Congratulations Zombre on Your New Band!!!!

metal001 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I think It’s Awesome, and about time, that Zombre has been able to Put Together a New Band!!!! Because if anyone needs a Band, it’s Zombre!!!! .....So Good Luck Zombre!!!!! We are behind you 100% on Wishing the Best for Your New Band!!!! Metal

Lastest vocal "attempt"

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=109972 SO Iam curious how do you think my vocals are coming along Ive been trying to practice and all

Groov'in (with cheap ghetto bass)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=109956 So I took Zombres advice and added bass or my ghetto bass for now but its something atleast Iam going to try for every song have everything bass,drums,guitar(duh), drums,vocals, and use new drums loops. Iam still working on a cover song or two its just not turning out well honestly lol mostly vocals,the main riffs solos need work, and tone and I need to find good backing tracks ones with bass would be a plus too

Not guitar music, but I like it....alot!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

That's Not My Name http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-E8UlrF_9o&feature=channel_page

New Song, no clue..

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Afternoon!! Just spend the last 2 hours making this. I still have no idea how the software all works, and how to use the mixer. I know what I want to hear as I do have a good ear, well, one good ear the other is an alcoholic............where was I? Oh, give it a listen and please criticise the bejesus out of it, cos it will help me sort out the issues. But do comment on whether you liked the track or not too, not just my crappy sound levels!!! haha :-) Cheers guys.

Heres come the bride

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

After listening to some intervals this website http://library.thinkquest.org/15413/theory/intervals.htm gave me I realize that the p4 really does sound like brides music so I thought we that little bit Id give it a shot, I did it all by ear no tabs or anything well I guess I cheated a little with the website =) what you guys think? its not 100% but I tried http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=109804

I am selling my guitars!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I have a shecter 4 bass, a fender classic vibe telecaster, and a custom made stratocaster that i am looking to get rid of. they all play great and i love them all, but i want a new one and it is the only way for me to get the money for one. If you want pictures or information then text me or email me. 318-525-4955. piercederek@hotmail.com Thanks and have a blessed day!

Kid Rock And Lynard Skynard??

Trevor Bell — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

The name of the tour is "Rock'n Rebbels" I think there doing a tour cuz of that song that kid rock made cuz he couldnt make up his own. The name of the song was (Sweet Home Alabama (All Summer Long) ) And now there starting a tour in the summer. My faviorite concert was a skynard concert to. I think that kid rock is a Sex and Drug Icon more then a Musician and metal001 said that about Maddona. But i dont like kid rock cuz of that song he totally gave the song (Sweet Home Alabama) a bad look cant take such a classic song into a song about Sipping Whiskey and having sex not thinking bout tommorow?? Although i have purchased tickets to see how Skynard plays with him.....

My first ever recording.

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Ok!! Made my first ever recording with the new POD today. Its not great, but as I get to grips with things it can only improve. Let me know if it works, and what you think too. Cheers guys.

What genre is this Iam playing?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Its not my usual thrash metal stuff This theory stuff has made come up with some things but what genre would they be in or would you consider them to be? http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=109751 http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=109753

Your "light bulb" moments

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I was wondering if you have had any moments in music,guitar,etc.... where you like thats it! or ohhhh like heres been mine the past 3 years now Like I remeber when I figured out there was just 12 notes after a year of playing or so and was amazed ALL THESE frets onyl 12 notes?! I was mind blown then I got the music theroy made easy and it showed me how make chords and major scale, a "happy" chord was just R 3 5! and minor R 3b 5 and dim R 3b 5b and more and then I took a guitar lesson and learned a few sweep shapes and the chord scale MmmMMmDim from the major scale and found out chormatic meant. pentatonic scale 5 notes only WTH? just find your ROOT and your the notes /chords your playing and bam instant solo OMG?! almost all music pieces use major scales for a song? but yeah those are some of my "light bulb" moments does anyone have any they want to share?

Why don’t drugs go with Music for Musicians, nor should they!!!!

metal001 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Why don’t drugs go with Music for Musicians, nor should they!!!! Hey I know I have kidded about drugs and all, ....Because when I was a rebellious teenager, ...And into my early 20’s I drank and partook of some illicit drug use, ....Because I wanted to be a Rock Star, ...with a “Youth versus the Man mentality!!!!” ....( See Jack Black’s comedy “The School of Rock” ) ....on the Man!!!! I did not go around saying I was “Against The Man,” ....but the Man, ....And Old People, And Successful Establishment People....pretty much summed it up for me!!!! And as such, ...Even back then I figured too much drugs probably fried your Brains!!!! ....Brains I figured I would need to play Metal Guitar with!!!! ....And so I “Partied” on certain weekends and such, ....When their were good parties to go to, etc..., ....But I did not party all of the time!!!! And I would, ....Like I said elsewhere, ....Not party that often, ....Which takes money to do, ( So are kids stealing to get the money, ...if they don’t work, ...And don’t get much of an allowance, ...And still party a lot, ....Or do they have to sell drugs themselves then, ...To “feed Their Heads” with their own drug use???? ) But even though I did not party a lot, ...( We did Drink, ....And smoke Pot, ...And do lines of Coke, ...and Speed, ...at the same times at these parties!!!! ....And so I used to say, ....between doing the stimulants and suppressants at the same time, ....that “...I was going sideways!!!!...” And thus I know how what one does can reasonably be hidden, ...But have seen others get too drunk and high, ...And loose it, ....And have seen a few Automobile accidents and such, ....Which should be a deterrent, ....But which never is, ...When kids want to be stupid and all!!!! Hell, ....Public Schools started to add wrecked / totaled cars, ...Wreaked by drunk kids, etc..., ....And it never worked on those who wanted to party, ....As the kids will only say stupid S**T ....like it’s cool ....And make fun of the wreaks, ...like they wanted to do that, ...And such, ....because kids don’t want to be lectured by “Old People” And yet, ....We sometimes could get some bad drugs, ...As it happened back then, ....And is more likely to happen today!!!! ....You could get drugs “Laced” with poisons, ....such as pesticides and such, ....or “Pot” laced with PCP ( Angel Dust ), .....Or some other crap!!!!! And on top of that, ...you can go overboard, ....And create Heart and other troubles thru the use of too much Cocaine!!!! ....And I have seen heavy Cocaine use around Bands, ...And it leads to “The Cocaine Temper,” ....Where people can get a little paranoid, ...But real almost calm angry, ....like you see them as like these IED’s about to go off until they explode!!!! .....And too much use of Cocaine, ....And one can get burnt like Fetal-Alcohol Syndrome, ...And just not care about right from wrong!!!! I think that is what happened with O.J. myself!!!! ....I think Nichole Brown introduced O.J. to Coke, ....And too much Coke use, ...And the Cocaine temper ruined His personality, ...Where he got all angry, ...And had the attitude He could do, ...And get away with what He wanted to do!!!! I won’t go into Musician stories, ....because some top talent, ...Who we know does Coke, ...Can turn into some real Big Assholes, because of it, ....( And thus it does too effect your personality, ...And performance, ...And success, ...etc..., ....Apart from what it can do to your health!!!! ) And apart from being illegal, ....In which case you can also get into some pretty big trouble as well, .....I can think of tons of reasons, ....From your health, ....To possibly being poisoned with some Bad and or Tainted S**T!!!!! Not to mention new Federal Government plans in the USA to spray Pot Fields found on public lands again, Or what possible dangerous to downright illegal S**T they may use to spray drug crops with in Central or South America, ....if they decide to use some really bad S**T to spray with, ....With a “I don’t give a F**K attitude!!!!” or not???? Or what poison some moron drug dealer might lace a batch of drugs with on purpose or accident, ....because they just don’t care!!!! .......Not to mention the violence committed in the name of drugs!!!! ....Lots of innocent people get hurt and killed over the drug wars going on, ....And drug growers and dealers can be extremely violent people!!!!! In an article on Plans to spray Drug Fields in the USA again: “The director of the Drug Enforcement Administration said today that the Government would use the herbicide paraquat and two others in a stepped-up campaign to eradicate domestically grown marijuana. ...The use of paraquat, banned from national forests in 1983 because of environmental concerns, ....''The other two chemicals don't have the same restrictions, but while that may be complying with the letter of the law, it is violating the principles that protect national lands to ensure the protection of wildlife habitats and recreation areas.'' Under a consent decree resolving the 1983 suit by several environmental groups and the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, the D.E.A. agreed not to spray paraquat until after the Government prepared a statement on the action's effect on the environment. The impact statement was completed in July 1985 and found that ''there is a slight risk that heavy smokers of marijuana could be affected by paraquat-sprayed marijuana.'' ....Paraquat, which is used in agriculture to clear fields before planting and after harvest, is an acid that can produce severe lung damage in humans if ingested. ....The Government contends that while paraquat is dangerous in a concentrated form, once it is sprayed it becomes ''biologically inactive.'' The Associated Press and the New York Times. However if we are to in anyway trust our Federal Government, ....( The same “Experts” which have just brought us, ....And caused the worldwide loss of over $50,000,000,000,000 < that’s $50 trillion dollars > of worldwide wealth, ) ....Well all I have to say is that you can trust them on supposedly Chemically-Safe pesticide and herbicide sprayed, ...And then smoked drugs if you want, ....But I think I would take their advice on this, ...just as much as I would ever let them give me Financial advice, ever!!!!! So apart from crashing into other really big things, ..And other dangerous objects ( Like other cars ), ....And really severely hurting, ...And killing, other people, etc..., ...And what you can do to your Health, etc.., Your performances are going to wind up suffering as a result as well, ....And you can have all the S**T performances that some of the really Big Names in Rock have had, ....without the love and thus slack cut such big names like Led Zeppelin, etc.., And unless your that Big, ....And go thru struggles to try and control the drugs and alcohol and all, ....then you’ll just be a nothing druggie, ....who no one will care about!!!! So I can think of tons of reasons not to mix drugs and music, ....In spite of the Train Wrecks some Big Talent has made of their lives by doing so themselves!!!! ....And yet do we never seem to learn from their lessons in life????? Metal001

Online Covers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Soundclick and other sites are worried, (and rightfully so), about copyright laws, so they frown on people submitting cover songs. I'm wondering if there's a site that specializes in people submitting cover tunes, perhaps that can't be downloaded. A site that you have to be a member of, or in some way contains the song so that it can't be downloaded and other musicians can hear it without breaking copyright laws. Or perhaps a site that is hooked up to the Harry Fox Agency, you submit the song, (for a very small fee), they review it, check to see that you can be granted limited license for that use only, then post it to the site and again there's a block to keep it from being downloaded. There must be some way of submitting a song like "Unforgiven" or "Eruption" without being sued.

Koven

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey everyone check out my band's new page - thanks - KMH

My first instrumental - Give some comments, advice etc.

Zimo — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'd like some comments about this song I made recently. There are some minor rough edges here and there, but this is the first composition that I wrote entirely as a guitar instrumental.. So go easy on me! Anyways, I used Johnson J-Station for the guitar and bass parts. The drums are made with EZDrummer's Drumkit from Hell. There's not too much "jazz" on this piece, but I did some "odd note choices" there. Hope you guys like it!

An afternoon with Timothy J. Spokel

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I had an afternoon off, so while my car is getting worked on and my bank account is being depleted I decided to do a quick little number called "Tim" in honor of guest pheasant Timothy J. Spokel (don't ask). It took about 90 minutes to record, I had fun doing it. I hope Tim likes it. He seems to like loud guitars. http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7431229

All That Remains-Two Days

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Has anyone heard these guys? I am just wondering are they always that good? Or is it a good song for the radio, the rest of the album sucks kind of thing?

juaquin phoenix (is that the right spelling??)

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

this is not guitar related but i guess it is remotely related to music. most of us saw him on letterman and he seemed to be drugged to the max, barely able to function. he says he has quit acting and is now gonna be a rapper. wtf?? a rapper?? LOL. i dont have much respect for rap, so in my mind hes gonna be as good at it as anybody else, but i cant decide if he is for real or is it some kind of joke. what do you guys think? he was/is a good actor but maybe unlimited money has led to unlimited drug use which would explain him being in such bad shape.

bands in need of help

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i need some help starting my band these ppl said they could play and i found tht they rlly sucked wut do i do?

Spotify

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Has anyone heard of this new Music web site called "Spotify"? Spotify is supposed to provide 100% free music streaming using ad revenue and the artists get paid royalties based on number of plays. I think this is a good idea. I'm looking forward to seeing how it works. My albums were submitted but I'm not currently able to view the site. Something about "not available in your country yet". If you can access from your country (I''m in U.S.) would you search for "JTC" and let me know if they are already making my songs available? What do you think about this kind of site providing "Free" music? Concept video http://www.spotify.com/en/about/press/concept-video/

Great non-guitar song!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

It's horn centric. Make sure you listen to the lyrics, that's where the nuggets are!

Nope its not a song

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=108304 but I would like your input on how this sounds Its my newer attempts at sweep picking/arpeggios I had the last with little ones and they were a bit off but these are not 3 note sweeps the major sweep is from the 5th string and the one I think its minor I made up is on the 4th so Iam trying I want to do full string sweep once I can do these better. anyways do these sound decent at my level? oh and dont worry Iam working on something but its a cover I have 2 songs but I might just do one for know. The one Iam already working on the guitar part is pretty much got down just need to put it in and nail it better. but the vocals not so much, and its got bass with drums I found a backing track for it so that was nice. I might put in a early demo of half the cover see how it goes

I have to share

Danno — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I've posted this song before, but not a video of it. This is a live performance of Alter Bridge doing their song Blackbird. (No its not a Beetles cover) This is one of my all time favorite songs, for both lyrics and guitar. I hadn't realized the solo was shared between Kennedy and Tremonti. This song encompasses most of what I like about music. I know its not for everyone, but it is for me. Enjoy :D

I've been inspired too.. I think :P

Jesse — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Ok a couple days ago Steve Aguilar posted a bit of his music and I saw that 1. He was really bold about just making something and putting it out there and thought that took guts. 2. Hey! I've got guts 3. Ok not enough guts to actually sing... 4. That icomposition.com looks pretty cool. So ok here it is this is the result of setting around this weekend trying to slow my ass down. I'd still like to work on the guitar part more but hey it's a work on progress. So fire away at it guys. :) http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=108158

New-ish Bumblefoot

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm really loving this album, and jealous at the same time......... http://boxstr.com/files/4941228_2vnkv/10%20Guitars%20Still%20Suck.mp3 http://boxstr.com/files/4941245_omkfr/11%20Green.mp3

Kill 'Em All

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm a fan of Metallica & their first album "Kill 'Em all" is phenomenal... One thing though... It's sound quality is not that good & is not very well produced. In the beginning of track 9 "Seek & Destroy", the two guitars are not synced... Everytime i hear this great song it's good, but i can't stop thinking of the lag in the start. Somehow i think it would be a good think if this album got remastered... though keeping the original available for purchase. What about you?

You guys totally inspired me

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

to write this song its kinda for myself but I decided to let loose on this I tried what bach said and I try to break away playing just thrash I guess this would be just rock? and I tried to sing ha when I did this I thought to myself this have to be the gayest vocals Ive done yet sorry for the horrible singing guys. http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=107890

No matter how hard I try

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I just can not get things the way I hear or feel them in my head it just comes out wrong every single time when will it start to sound good or when I start to come close its the same old crap, wether its vocals,guitar or whatever how the hell does one go about breakin this? I practice I know practice, but it feels like a waste of time after a while....

First Live Performance!

Mixolydian — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

March 25 my band is playing in front of my highschool for battle of the bands. it is not a huge deal, but i am pretty excited, and there is a pretty good chance we will win i think. and if we win, we get a 100 bucks (not a huge deal) and some publicity (much huger deal ) and with the publicity im hoping we can land some decent local gigs. anyway, so this probably doesnt seem like a lot to those of you who have performed a lot, but i am pretty excited, and any advice would be welcome!! Oh, and im playing rhythm guitar and singing, which should be fun i think

Wish we could do a collab like this on guitar.com

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Man this is an awesome vid. I want to do something like this as a collab. Way out of my league I think. Anyone think it's possible for us guitar.com'ers to put something like this together over the internet?

The guitar in this song sounds awesome

zeppelin is god! — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Even though this movie sucks balls I love the song at the beginning check it out Go to 1:21

OK, why not????

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Guys, I want to start an online jam, one guy does his thing, and those that listen add to it and do do their thing, add to it, and repost for someone else, pass on and build up a G.Com jam..............whats the verdict? Is this possible??? How would it work? I do want to do this. Seriously. 'AI'

New TAB site

farlow — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm just giving this guy a plug because he had the initiative to set up a TAB site. He claims to have sorted out his relationship with publishers, too. Not much stuff on here yet but he's got some Metallica, Megadeath, RHCPs. I say good luck to him. http://www.visualguitartabs.com/

Embed Music Players

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

How about a thread for embedding music players to your music. I know not every site offers the option to embed a player. If you have music out there on the web and you can embed a player to play off of this thread then lets hear your stuff. Lala's player seems to work well by embedding the code just like a video.

Vocal lessons and a new practice schedule

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I finally found some videos that deal with rock singing and vocals in the general sense. I plan on doing the lessons, I gotta admit I FEEL REALLY stupid and weird doing them lol lip bubbles, sirens, tongue push up, lol........ I think what Iam gonna do is do like the little warms up/excrises a minute each and try the breathing stuff thats important of course, then practice for the alto sax solo which is this Saturday haha Iam screwed buts coming along soso but the high D its 3 ledger lines of the f'in staff I can barely hit the other high notes and guitar of course I think my timing is getting better,but I havent really studied any theory or technique, sides from that crazy discussion on modes that was helpful anyways how you guys manage your time? I figure if I get 15-30 mins vocal, 30 mins sax, 30 mins guitar, FOCUSED and productive, not just random stuff that I should make progress, and when Iam jamin/writing songs that wil be my fun time :D

Who's got a band tattoo?

UnclePickle — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I currently have the Pearl Jam stickman on my leg and I'm getting the Metallica ninja star tomorrow. Post a pic of your band tattoo!

AC/DC black ice track #10

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i noticed a little slide being played in this song. i cant recall if i ever heard angus use one before. if he has, it must be rare. anybody else had this thought?

Based on the type of thought and protest, or lack of protest, I feel Rock has to have more ...

metal001 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

----I think, there has to be more categories for Rock to be divided into, or the word has become meaningless, in that it is used and abused, to represent anything, and everything, in world culture, ---And I should have stated that I consider Grunge, and Alternative Rock, as separate categories from Classic Rock, as well as Metal being a clear division, that I call Metal, and not Rock ----and hate the assumption, that Rock means Metal, when the word Metal is not specifically used in a question, or is specifically excluded from a question, as I did: ---And as such first, here is the thinking behind My previous question, before we can move on with this discussion further: ---I know music is a highly subjective thing, and that asking which may be the greatest Rock band, might seem like asking, "Which is you favorite tooth," -----but I thought it would be fun to ask anyway, because I was thinking, what if one, or some, of your favorite bands was going to be hypothetically removed from all existence, ( and as a thought experiment, I don't know, maybe space aliens were going to do it. ) ----But the point as to why I asked, was about which band's songs would You miss the most??? And yet, even knowing that It would be a difficult poll to take, I do feel led Zeppelin, has contributed more of the greatest killer songs to rock and roll, than any other band: ----And in spite, of Drawing such a conclusion myself, I was curious, as to which band’s music you might miss the most, if these hypothetical space aliens, for sake of argument, altered history, and for their own experimental purposes, were to remove rock bands from history???? ----And so I was able to ask, who do you think is your favorite rock band, if you had to defend their very existence ----which I also know is not fair, but which, might force you to look at it harder, as if, you really had to decide. ----I wanted to learn from the experience, as well as all of Us have to examine such a tough choice, -----because I feel it is just as difficult to choose a top 10 list of Rock, ---knowing most of the world, refuses My considering Metal as a Separate Category / Or Sub-Category, if You prefer ( Based on the premise of Metal, being it’s subject matter ). ---However, knowing, that most would not consider Metal as a separate category, I also found it fascinating to Learn that ACDC is not allowed by Me, to be considered Metal, via it’s content different. ----I also feel Rock, is much more hedonistic to Hippie-Peace music, and Metal is much more Angry a form of music, who deals with Hedonism, more as if it were all saying it was “Breaking the Law,” of Gnostic Hedonism, to the end, that it is saying, it’s followers will do what they want, and wont be told by the world system, what to think and believe. And hence the hedonism, of Rock in general, can be less angry against the way things work, and even thus a more romantic type of hedonism. ---I also feel that Rock can be more optimistic in viewing the future, as if angels, and heaven above, etc.., seem to know ( via certain Lyrics, from certain bands ), that the children of the sun will awake, and elders of a gentler race, etc.., will lead to world peace, where we can be a brotherhood of man, if we can only imagine their were no heaven and no hell, and we realized we were all each others brother, and thus, the world’s instant karma was going to get us all, etc.., ----And yet I see no such, assumed optimism, in Metal ----in spite My feelings, that Metal has been infiltrated, by every type of anger imaginable, and thus has finally been broken into sub-categories, of Death Metal, Black Metal, Thrash, Grind-Core, etc.., by it’s fans, based on subject content, and sound both ----And again based on My premise that Metal should be a separate category than Rock, based on the fact, that I feel Metal, in spite of it's sounds, should also be defined as a movement, as much as a sound ----defined by it's subject matter, and specific Lyrics, ---I also think it's insane that the music industry, for a while, tried to push the notion that anyone who used distortion pedals should be called metal ---and we had that Bull Shit phase, where they tried to define "Hair Metal," and a whole host of bands, who would not know Metal, if it Bit Them, as Metal bands anyway!!!! ---I also think, that ACDC was not the only blues based Metal to ever exist, and that ACDC is Metal, based on their Lyric's subject, and content!!!! -----But then again, even though I know they are Metal, there are many who would disagree with Me on this???? ---And so, as I said, with no forced results, and thus I refuse to try and dominate My question, and settle an obviously personal issue, I wanted to ask, to see what responses I would get, and how You would feel???? ----I simply wanted to see, where opinions may lay in this matter, if such a question were asked. As I think, for My part, it is easier to choose top Rock bands, who have had the impact Led Zeppelin has had on rock ---than it would be to make the same choice of a top band for Metal???? ----I do not know how to explain the phenomena, other than to say, I think the same choice would be more difficult to make for metal. ----Because I also feel, that it has always been just as difficult to ask, which are the Top 10 bands, as it is to ask, who is Number One!!!!! ----I think it is as difficult to think of which are the top 10 bands in Rock -----And I think it would be more difficult to name the top 10 bands in Metal!!!! ----( Why should it be so much more difficult to name the top 10 bands in Metal, than the top 10 bands in Rock, is because how much more passion there is in Metal, towards remaining angry, in defending the premise of though behind the various bands, and categories of Metal, ---if one in Metal, were denied it’s unique form of Anger and protest, against the status quo!!!! Metal, is much more divided, on what individuals wish to preserve, as their anger, protests, or even just saying they will not be told what to do. ) ----So again, not in trying to control the results, I still wonder, why not led Zeppelin, who has created more of the best songs in Rock, than anyone???? ----And then again, there are other protest categories, and sounds as well, as Grunge, and other alternative sounds ---in which I think Nirvana would challenge the hedonistic views held by more than Led Zeppelin, and others ---and as such, as their own form of protest music, are a separate category of protest, such as is the case of Metal. ----And so, I don’t, for My part, think there is enough divisions into separate categories, where I don’t yet see such a universal consensus yet so publicly defined, even though I think the term “Rock” has become abused to the point, that the term has become a mere cheap-whore, in the usage of the world ---Where worthless Pussy Shit, gets to be called rock, like Stupid Sitcoms, such as “Rita Rocks,” where the premise, is this Moron Character, gets to say “She Rock’s,” because you throw a bunch of idiots together, in a sitcom, with instruments, and call that crap rock????? ----I think, the lack of divisions of definition, of standards, such as punk gets to consider itself a separate category of protest, and not mainstream Rock, that I have to ask, why there is so few divisions, and why do I meet such resistance towards saying, Metal, is indeed a separate category from Rock, as much so as Grunge, should also be a separate category to the point that -----A list of top bands In Rock, should be defined by types of Rock. ---And I considered led Zeppelin, to be in the classic category, of Classic Rock, and not in one of the subdivisions of punk, grunge, metal, etc.., ---and thus could make for a fairly easy question, do you think they were the greatest or not. ----So it may never be settled, that easily, But I still asked what You would think, was all, because if, in the category of Classic Rock, had to ask, which bands influence would be most missed, if we knew it was going to be removed from our memories, before it were actually to happen ---and I would, Myself, have to say Led Zeppelin would be the best. ----But I see My mistake was that, it is not going to be held, to My stricter standard, that there needs to be more hard-line divisions, in the categories, of what is called Rock, ---when for years, and years, highly stupid and cheap sitcoms, have pushed Shit on us, and told us, it was Rock, ---like this current Abomination entitled “Rita Rocks,” ---And I love Viking, to Norse and Teutonic Metal, etc.., ---and Also still feel, and wish such abominations, and their members, of the Abomination known as “Abba,” should all have been summarily executed, before being allowed to poison the planet with that crap. But I guess it’s the worlds way of things, that no such executions ever took place!!!! ----I became so angry, when I had heard that the movie “Mama Mia,” was the biggest selling movie of all time in England, that I had to ask myself “Are there no real men left in England, where such crap would become so popular????” ---and I became furious, and wondered if no one stands up for real opinions anymore???? ----I come from English heritage, as well as a host of others, as well as Sicilian, and Native American, etc.., and am a really diluted mutt bread-mix, with all I have in My heritage, but I just had to feel for Northern Europe, as having had to suffer thru the Abba phenomenon, as much as the entire world had to suffer thru Disco as well!!!!!!!!!!! ---And I know I screwed up in My premise, because I did not state, I see, a clear division, of category for Grunge, and the Seattle Sound, if it represents, the alternative sound, and not just classic rock, if it happens to come from that area, etc.., ----because unless I sell My notion, that Rock needs more categories, then, I guess the question I posed would have been even harder to answer.

Is Led Zeppelin the Greatest Classic Rock Band Ever. ...

metal001 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So, Is Led Zeppelin, the Greatest Classic Rock Band of all time???? I say it is!!!! And it matters, which other bands we consider in the category of Classic rock, versus Hard Rock, Alternative, Grunge, Acid Rock, Progressive Psychedelic, Heavy Pschedelic, Folk, etc.., [ and for eclectic tastes, as pioneers in early Rock ]The Beatles, were great Lyrical and musical innovators, I will grant you ---Especially when John Lennon was let loose lyrically, during their heavy-phase, partially due to the unique way He said his Dyslexia helped Him with such lyrical combinations, etc.., ---So granted the Beatles, were great innovators, in many ways. [ as were a few other bands, who had major a impact upon it's listeners, for what, and how they said they did, and how their music spoke to us ] [ For example Pink Floyd, which is usually considered in a Psychedelic or at least a Progressive Blues/Psychedelic Rock category, etc.., has a lot to say to the world, and is form of classic rock expression, but should it be of the different category of progressive, in which it is usually held, instead of classic ---or should it be allowed in the same category, to go head to head in this competition with Led Zeppelin???] ---But when trying to define classic Rock, if one were to choose a host of bands, in that category, would Led Zeppelin be considered the best. But even if it comes down to a contest of the Two, or whom ever else one would choose ( based on Lyrics, popularity of songs, because of how they spoke to us, etc.., ) Was Led Zeppelin the Greatest Classic Rock Band Ever????? ---Since Metal, is a different category, and My all time favorite, are those who invented Metal, Black Sabbath ---I would Myself give them the shot for the Title of the Greatest Metal band, at the very least. ---But the question still stands, in the category of Rock, and I for one say Led Zeppelin was the Greatest!!!! ----I also feel Grunge, and Alternative, Progressive, Psychedelic, and Punk, etc.., are and should be separate categories from Classic Rock, because they each take a stance, for and against, what is assumed to be in other categories, as does metal, and it's subdivisions do as well!!!!! What do you think???? Metal001 P.S. ---I had not thought thru, to adding just how many divisions I feel should exist, and thus have added this qualification afterward, as I screwed up, by not including it, in the first place ---because I believe such divisions, are based more than on different sounds ---but also based on social protest, versus hard rocking hedonism < sex, drugs, and rock n roll>, versus metaphysical, versus anti-establishment protest, versus religious views, etc.., etc.., etc.., ---I was tired, and should have explained better, that many of the alternative sounds, protest things, from a different perspective, than the things classic rock sings about, and fight for, and against as well. ----And while the differences, may not seem that great to some, the truth is that the differences represent, how we think and feel, and thus Nirvana did indeed specifically speak to alternative views, than classic rock holds to, which often has a lot more hedonism to it. metal001

My masterpiece

ibzRG — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

... to date. (I'm sorry if it comes out duplicate. The first attempt doesn't seem to be posted and I've refreshed several times) I've had the riff for a couple of years. I tried once to record it but gave up, but now with my new metronome I had the chance to actually practice it to a beat and thus be in a position to record it. The rythm guitar I came up with kinda on the fly and it takes away the focus from the riff but overall I thinks it works out nicely and I love the huge sound (turn you speakers up a bit. The ballsy effect is lost at whispering volumes) There is no bass, both because the riff guitar came out on the bassy side but more because the E string on my bass sounds like a landslide of mud and I haven't tried to work it out yet. The solo is a work in progress. There are rough corners in timing and articulation that need polishing but I through it in there anyway because I've been anxious to share. The drums are Reason. I wanted to make something beyond a stupid loop and I put a lot of work and time to get them but I think I went a bit too far with the snare rolls and the time-keeping feel is not consistent... I may rework them. http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7313114 EDIT: I've redone the solo already and updated the file. I think it flows much better now.

easy acoustic rock songs

travis dransfield — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

hey uhh i recently got a new ovation acoustic guitar and i was worndering of some easy acoustic rock songs to learn any suggestions

selling gear

travis dransfield — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

how much would u pay for a bc rich warlock 2003 body art edition ?

Can you name them all????

Father Dougal Maguire. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Guthrie Govan, playing a 5:00 jam, covering the styles of many a great guitar player, and Tom Morello.........oops, well that's one, but can you spot the players from the music, or the picture........and who's style did he nail the closest? Winner gets left alone by me for a whole week.... Game on guys.......................

i need to know

travis dransfield — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

uhhhh n e one got n e info on the guitar like n e thing cuz idk that much i knoe some stuff but just tell me some other stuff

JTC Vids - Just because I can... yes I make alot of mistakes...

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I've posted a recording of this before. Think I played it worse this time.... Several classical pieces put together, I don't know any of them really.. not even the names...

another one gone ..........

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Billy Powell, piano/keyboard player of Lynyrd Skynyrd has died of an apparent heart attack at his home in jacksonville, fla.

Songs that stand out

ibzRG — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I've made a thread about hating songs, it's only fair that I make one for songs that stand out in today's mainstream pop/rock culture. I'm talking about NEW songs. Everyone knows how Eruption changed the guitar world and that music was never the same after Jimi's wankfest of the Star Spangled Banner etc so there's no need to rehash on that. Amy McDonald - This is life . It's a simple tune, it's catchy and it stands out from everything else on the radio.

Just got GPro5

Zak — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

And I love it! It makes tab hunting so much easier now that I don't have to correct all the mistakes by ear (which takes me freaking forever, especially on solos) thanks for confirming my recommendation, it was definitely worth it

Pandora

Desmond — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I haven't seen this mentioned around here -- but I believe this site is worth Al Gore inventing the internet. www.pandora.com. I have found so much new music based on things I've 'told' it I like. The 'Siskel and Ebert' functionality is a no-brainer. Might just be good in the USA. Anybody else listen to this ALL day ?

Songs that piss you off

ibzRG — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

There are some songs that simply blow my fuses. Currently it's a song from the Kaiser Chiefs called Never miss a beat and it's on the radio all the time... It starts off about how someone skips school and that "it's cool to know nothing". EXCUSE ME? Is that the message we want to give the kids today? That being illiterate and stupid is cool? Yeah, I have an issue with deliberate stupidity. The tune in itself is an upbeat rock piece the kind you hear a lot lately and it's kind of ok but the opening and bridge lyrics choke me everytime.

Alto Sax Solo

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Oh crap I have to a Alto Sax solo well I could have done a trio my band teacher she said would have been better so I havent been playing that long but If I really wanted to try I could do the solo so I went with it. I have the piece now, its called "Rondo" I have to go to judges and play on Feb 20 or 21 anyone ever done one of these?(she was going to let me do a guitar solo but they dont judge guitar I guess :O

I was expecting a ukelele at least, but alas . . .

pickabass — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This dude is my hero

Im going to see paul gilbert and george lynch!

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

wee haa! i just got tickets to go see paul gilbert and george lynch at the house of blues in san diego on the 25th of february! woo hoo! this should be one terrifying guitar trip! any one else going? i gots me some box seats! YYYEEEESSSS!!!!! ROCK ON!!!!

Have any of you heard of Adele? she is amazing...

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

ok, i was wathing connan or something like last week and they had this girl on there singing. she has kind of a blues/jazz feel and for some reason i was simply amazed by her incredible voice. probably one of the top 10 i have ever heard, just wondering what all of you think....

Jazz vs. Random

ibzRG — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

You know how we often joke about jazz being like random notes thrown together or how if we hit on off-key note we call it jazz. Well, there is an awful lot more truth to it. The other day I had a software synth in front of me (Reason) and I was frustrated, so at some point I started dragging the mouse over the time/pitch space and clicking randomly until there were enough notes to sound piano-like. The whole thing had exactly only 3 notes at the beginning that were actually thought-out and were conveying a sense of conventional melody and the remaining 10 or 20 secs was seriously random notes of random lengths and pitches. The funny thing was that when looped and played back it didn't sound bad. At all. Hell, I've heard jazz that sounded worse! I have a theory about this. If you throw in enough random stuff [a] you create odd chords that allow you to tolerate the other odd notes flying around and [b] you seriously become atonal and any note doesn't matter. Which brings me back to the question... Why spend a lifetime learning theory if in the end you end up sounding the same as a random notes function? The only thing different between the random result and the result of an ignorant on a piano is that more things are happening at any given span of time in the random result or by the pro jazzman than by the newbie, which prevents the listener from having a prolonged sense of wrongness. Personally I prefer knowing less theory and sounding deliberately more organized than random. ;) PS. I'm not trying to diss jazz here, I'm genuinely puzzled by this matter.

We doing more jams?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I curious if we are doing anymore jams or what not I really couldnt come up with something good for the holidays one, but is anyone up for more??

I Could Use Some Guitar Playing Advice, Please?

CodyLHOwe — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So, I've been taking guitar lessons for about two years now and I feel like I'm trapped in using the same scales, riffs, ect. Does anyone have some advice/resources I could use to get out of this and expand my knowledge? Any advice will be appreciated.

My best song ever

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

OK, Hours were spent laboring over this. It's the best, most heartfelt recording EVER. Recorded with the great "Oni Kudaki" who are destined to be the greatest rock band in the universe. Lyrically, this song is quite 'moving'. Trust me. Listen to it. http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=102637

BAND!

Trey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Ok so yeah I don't care if you laugh or whatever but after 3 years my band teacher put me in percussion finally! I'm in eighth grade and next year I'mma be in marching band. So I need to know somthing I can do to start practicing I don't start until next semester so yeah!

Some PG vs Avril Joke...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I made some funny noises)))

Gloomy christmas song

ibzRG — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=101214# This is a tune that I spotted on this week's top songs at iComp. I thought it was worth sharing. It's kind of a parody cover but it took me many listens to hear the undercurrent original (even though it's obvious in the title).

WILLIE NELSON IN CONCERT TO-NITE !!!!!!!!

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

8:00 tonight i'll be out at the willie nelson show with my wife and a friend from work, opening act is gonna be billy bob thornton and the boxmasters. wooooohoooooooo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thoughts on the future of Rock and Roll

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i would like to see what everyone thinks about the future of rock and roll. you know2, things come into popularity, and things go out of popularity... we had a good many years of wonderful rock and metal, and then, just after grunge, the misguided youth of our nation gave up their guitars and drums for samplers and turntables. do you think rock will return? in what form? when? why?

Gilbert Licks

The Manic Demented — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This is driving me up the wall. Does any one know what he plays in the beginning after the chords. I can hear it I just cant feel it, cant slow it down enough in my head to pick it out. I am about ready to rip the music out of it and slow the bitch down in acid pro, but I thought I would check here with you dudes expertise first.

Favorite guitar solo

RaggedDanny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

What is your favorite guitar solo? Personal opinion only

Paganini Caprice 16

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

oooo I did this a while ago, but thought I'd take a listen, and now I'm gonna torture YOU guys! hahahahah Geez, I gotta redo this...

New Guitar Instrumental 'Threshold'

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Check it out, lemme know whatcha think. My first work since I've been slaving away at Satch...Played with a YJM Strat into a Line6 podxt. Trying to get that 'glassy' sound by using models with the gain turned down a bunch. Isn't it funny how distortion hides character, and bad technique, eh? I had to really practice my balls off just to get it THIS good, lol anyways have mercy and enjoy!

Whats your favorite band?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

mines slipknot

Chinese Democracy

this dying soul — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I was at the local instrument shop today and stopped by the cd store across the hall from them. They were playing Chinese Democracy on their sound system and I have to say, of the 2 or 3 songs I heard I was quite impressed. I don't know if I'll actually buy the cd, I think I'll need more convincing given my dislike for Axle's attitude over the years. I will say though if I hear the rest of the songs and they seem as solid as what I heard today, I may change my mind....about the cd that is, my hard earned money is still not going to be spent on concert tickets where Axle is involved unless there is a re-union of the original band...or at least the Use Your Illusion era line-up.

Anyone heard of Cake?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I love this song, and the trumpet is bad ass its really blended well IMO the vocals are like monotone but it works really well, Iam gonna listen to more of there stuff. what you guys think of em?

A little kids song gone metal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I heard a little a bit of it on the radio and had to hear the rest its awesome man

Christmas challenge - The resurection

ibzRG — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Last year we had a challenge where we had to write/cover a christmas tune. I don't remember well, but I don't think many tunes were submitted. Seeing as Fred is looking for harder-rocking christmas tunes, I'm grabbing the opportunity to see if anyone is interested in raising the rock-o-meter up a notch on any christmas tunes. The task is simple: pick a Christmas tune and play it your way. The deadline: until the end of Christmas/New Year's festivities.

What do you think of this solo?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=100287 I was curious what you thought of this little solo I and I tried to sweep pick in it haha rather failed attempt. also does anyone have any good thrash/hard rock drum loops looking for more simple rhythm hat, snare and bass just to drive the song, I have some nice fills and what not but no solid beats if you will.

rhythm

Aaron Lee — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i have horrible rhythm. how do i get better? and do i need to be coordinated?

Is Noodling a Bad Thing?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I realize a player has to sit down everyday and actually focus on learning something new for a specific period of time, but people seem to have an aversion to "just noodling" as if it's something counter productive. I would think that by just sitting there, watching tv and mindlessly playing, you still hone your skills, and if nothing else, it helps to keep you familiar with the guitar, and help your dexterity, at least to some extent. True, if you spent that same amout of time actually focusing on a goal, you'd probably be awsome, but most people don't practice 8 hours a day either...

Siege of Avalon

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

www.myspace.com/banndpraktiz Hey, can you guys listen to the song 'Siege of Avalon' on my band's myspace the recording quality sucks though and the other songs aren't good Please give me feedback though....

The Beatles

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Check out this incredible site! It has every Beatles' song lyrics, chords, and guitar tablature so you can play and sing along. It is really easy to use, and has a great system in place to keep only the most accurate tabs and lyrics up. Everyone should know a few beatles songs, so click the link in my signature.

Progressive music

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

What does everyone think about it? I just started this piece, which can't be posted, that I am hoping will turn into something epic. The setting is 1/2 step down. I am trying to learn to switch from my neck pus to bridge as well, during. It will come to me.

jam finally done

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Here's the overlayed jam i had proposed there's Fred, JTC and me playing... If tried to mix it well, but realized that i should have made fred a little louder But still, its good it worked out, contrary to 'popular belief' http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7040219

Funk Rock Guitar Music (Jackson Sustainiac Guitar)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

All I wanna do is have some fun(k) I got a feeling I'm not the only one... :-D

A trial song

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This is a song by me and fellow guitar.com user Abhimanyu Das He did vocals and i handled the guitar... we did it online so its not as good as it could have been but here http://banndpraktiz.googlegroups.com/web/Second%20draft.wav?gsc=rJVS7RYAAACcrA9iHCVY0tG67agNGPR12eLEDst71Ngwix2Erb-dvw It might not play online So right clicka nd select 'save as' to download, then play it

concert alert !!

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

you guys know i love concerts. we are going to see willie nelson in december. woooooohooooooo !!

depressing songs

airball214 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

first off, i'm not emo, gothic or any of that. k, now that thats out of the way, i was just thinking that there are some really good songs out there that are so depressing. There's just something about them that makes you feel like crap after listening to them, idk if its the voice, the tempo, or what but just to name a few: Hurt - Johnny Cash (his version is so much better than NIN, but i'm not trashin them) Mad World - Gary Jule Plastic Jesus - Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke please feel free to add more

pop punk band?

Trevor Morales — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I was on this website and saw a clip of this new band from UMG called Red Car Wire and even though i'm not that into pop punk music, they weren't that bad. I'm thinking of checking out their EP too. What do you guys think?

Randy Houser Contest

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Randy Houser is giving away a trip to the 50th National Rodeo Finals in Vegas. In order to enter you only need to answer a couple of simple questions about the lyrics to his song "Anything Goes". Also, his album (also called "Anything Goes") is set to be released on UMGD 11/18. I really can't wait for the album to come out, I have been a huge fan of his since he wrote "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" for Trace Adkins; and it will definitely by interesting to see what he released himself. Good luck and let me know what you think of him!

String Sweeping

Adam Still — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I want to start string sweeping but do not even know where to begin. Any pointers would be highly appreciated, Thanks.

Free practice backing tracks?

The Manic Demented — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I am looking for some simple and free fusion sounding backing tracks to practice solos over. Anyone know of just that or perhaps an instrumental band that would make due?

Just submitted tab to UG

Richey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I looked on UG for the tab for Sad Songs and Waltzes by Cake and it was there but they didn't have a Guitar Pro version of it. So I thought that this would be a great opportunity to learn to use Guitar Pro more in depth. I tabbed it out and submitted it. I will let you know how the process goes. Some of you may already know but some of you may not. It's quite exhausting. it took hours and this is a short song. I don't know how people do this all the time.

Kevin Costner's band

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Kevin Costner is in a band called Kevin Costner and Modern West, and their debut album, Untold Truths is being released through UMGD on 11/11. I was really surprised by how much I like what i have heard. Long Hot Night is probably my favorite song that I have heard so far, but the others are very good too. Check them out here: http://www.myspace.com/kevincostnerandmodernwest What do you think of them? -Mary?

Chops from Hell

The Manic Demented — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So I used to use the free exercises for ideas and practice and now out of stagnation in my practice routine I tried to go back, but its been suddenly labled as a malicious site, I clicked ignore and I am hit by pop-ups for anti viruses and the like and am redirected to a bogus site. Can I get a general WTF dude out of anyone else or is this old news?

One more g.com Jam

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I've got a drum track ready. The concept for this one's a little different. Theres no rhythm guitar, etc. only a drum track. I'll overlay everybody's contribution and post. Details: Scale : A minor Tempo: 100bpm Please try and play without distortion, and try and play arpeggiated melodies. Contact me when you've recorded. here's the drum track : http://banndpraktiz.googlegroups.com/web/for+my+jam.WAV?gda=HkjPIkAAAAAUls2j5iCLDoiHGdS93GC0Js7FEDmN9PaFesO1ZUBs798VmWt-W0juY3mjH62slsltxVPdW1gYotyj7-X7wDON&gsc=OdVENAsAAAAfgY9wzfFrWZmXzHfvFd-_ You have to wait for the whole page to load before you get the track. Otherwise, you'll just get parts of it.

G.Com Jam Fall 2008 (for real this time)

NegativeGhostRider — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Drum Roll Please... Without further ado, I present to you the GUITAR.COM FALL 2008 JAM!!! http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=98212 Solos in this order: NegativeGhostRider Leif JTC IBZrg JobaBrinks BachMirage Fred Steve Aguilar SiddP DCunning Over 10 minutes of melty-faced guitar solo madness!! And now, I can leave the cave and get some food!!

GUITAR.COM JAM FALL 2008

NegativeGhostRider — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Drum roll please... Without further ado, I give you the final mixed version of the GUITAR.COM FALL 2008 JAM!!! http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=98212 Solos in this order: NegativeGhostRider Leif JTC IBZrg JobaBrinks BachMirage Fred Steve Aguilar SiddP DCunning Over 10 minutes worth of guitar solo madness!!!

Leif's blues/jazz Jam

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

When are you posting it? Were all eager to collaborate (at least, I am)

AC/DC Black Ice

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Anyone getting the album? whatcha think of it, sounds like good ol AC/DC to me :)

Urgent: help!!

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I need some Chuck Berry style licks in the key of A/Am in the next few hours. I have a guitar exam tomorrow, and I suddenly realized that my solo for this Chuck Berry style song isn't working out! Please help me!

Guitar.com Jam Fall 2008 vol 2

NegativeGhostRider — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

OK since the last thread messed up (I accidentally signed in under my old screen name that seems to turn everything goofy), I'm starting a new one. here's who I have solos from now: Leif JTC Joba Bach Fred - can't download yet but it's there Steve and Siddp, if you guys can re-send it to me that would be cool. Solo only if at all possible. If I missed anyone so far, let me know. This is turning out quite well!

Back to somethin old

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Do you ever listen to a song/band or artist alot and then kinda take a break or listen to something else, and come back to them and feel oddly refreshed and excited to hear it again like the first time you did? I use to listen to alot of nu metal, like slipknot and mudvayne main two, then I kinda stoped and then I listened to Mudvaynes old album L.D.50 and man it was awesome

Drum sets?

Trey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Ok... So my drum set is gay... And it's electric and you just don't get the feel you know... So I was looking at some drum sets but I don't know what to get... I have up to a thousand and less any ideas? And by the way double bass!

Guitar.com Jam Fall 2008!!

NegativeGhostRider — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Ok everyone it's that time again. For those who can, please join in on this! it'll be fun! I recorded a simple little backing track just now, and it's wide open for improvisation. This is the section to solo over, and it's very loop-able, so we can have as many on board as we want. My brother is currently taking care of the drums for me, so we can expect it whenever he's done. For now, it's just a click track :( Anydangway, here's the backing: http://www.netmusicians.org/files/43-GCOmJamNOSOLO.mp3 It's in Cm, 70 / 140 bpm. Whichever you prefer ;)

Emo,Screamo, and that stuff

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Ya know after jammin with my band mate and both trying to work with our styles of music I began to realize this music isnt so bad I looked at some TABs and tried to just hear the guitar and the rhythm of the songs they actually arnt bad, the only thing that really gets me sometimes is the vocals specially when they scream, or the high pitched stuff and some lyrics are really good others just dont make sense or pointless to me atleast. Iam still surprised at how many of these bands are christian bands anyways what do guys think this style of music?

A program for TABS and Notation

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Is there a program where I can TAB a song or put it in standard notation? (thats the one Iam really looking for) mostly for practice I have a clean intro that I want to put in notation just to practice a bit I can TAB it out with dashes and stuff but it would be cleaner if they had a program that acted as printed paper if you will

Shaking like a crackbaby!

pickabass — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Well, I'm trying out for the schools jazz band this year. Only on bass instead of saxophone (well, that too). My biggest problem is that i can't sightread bass clef, so its been a long and painful process. Another problem is: Its Wednesday! I have five days, and I'm totally and entirely unprepared. Another: i can't find a recording anywhere, just to make sure i don't have any major mistakes. I'll probably tab it out, to make getting comfortable with the music easier, and then just read after i have a better grasp on the song. By the way, the song is called Eddie's Cap, by Tom Davis.

Stairway to Heaven

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

If any of you have noticed, my new picture is a tribute to Led Zep and their magnum opus, Stairway to Heaven. I feel that it's the greatest song ever played..... Those who have not heard it have missed out on an experience............ I was horrified when some of my friends told me how they thought it sucked. Someone even said that he thought Avril Lavine (spelling?) and Britney Spears were better than Led Zep (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) I'm posting a video of the great song so that everyone hear the performance in the Song remains the same concert [which I think is better than the studio version]

Worth watching (I think)

Danno — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm on a P.G. kick now. You guys have probably seen it but I'm posting it anyway dammit! :) The sound quality is pretty good for a "bootleg" type video. The into is pretty funny too. Hope you enjoy :)

Arctic monkeys

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

anyone herd of this band or like this band

Foreigner...it really does feel like the first time.

MizzLizzBeck — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So I saw Foreigner tonight, and I have to say, my socks were rocked. That was probably one of the best live performances I've ever seen. The vocals were perfect, the guitar solos were face-melting, and the random pipe instruments were on fire. Saxophone solo, anyone?

I need help looking for drums

StringDancing — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I am looking to buy a drums set and need a little help. I want to buy a drum set that is relatively cheap but wont sound like i'm banging away on upside trash cans. If anyone could clue me in on what brands are better than others that would be great too. Should i buy a kit with cymbals included or should i buy my cymbals separately? any advice would help...

New Metallica Album

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I have been out of comission for a little while and I don't know if this will be my only post today or for the next week, because we had a major Malware scare on our system, guys. So if I don't post it aint cause I don't wanna. Having said all that; I don't know if anyone's posted this yet, but I just bought the new Metallica album yesterday. D@&$, they are back with a vengence!!! I was a fan until Reload came out. I even liked Load, but the new one goes back to "The All or Nothing Days." I think this is going to be a good start for the rest of their career. They need to keep this kind of momentum going. I always buy an album and listen to it on my big head phones so that I can get the full effect in my ear holes. Not necessarily louder, but without any distractions from other things going on in the house. But this new one has more depth than the last 2 or 3 albums.

My first attempt at......

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Vocals I warn you ahead of time I cant sing if you can even call it that lol anyways I thought Id give a shot.I used my MP3 to record I dont have a mic ATM I was rather inspired to write this song with all the politics going on, I call it Pollution Politics,

James gone country for a min

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I was bored and was watching a metallica video and seen this on the side, I actually liked it a lot!

What do you think about this music?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Snow Patrol I have been a fan of these guys for a while now and am considering covering some of there new material. They have a new single on their myspace called "Take Back The City". It is off their new album "A Hundred Million Suns" coming out October 27th on umgd. Check it out and let me know what you think. http://www.myspace.com/snowpatrol -The Jack

Does anyone wathc football (real) here?

Johnny Frusciante — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Since Champions League started yesterday I wonder does anyone here watch football (or soccer, how you call it)? Anyway have to say my fav. club is Juventus, and Del Piero the wizard is the best player in Italy. :)

Which is your fav. metal / clasical / progressive/ rock song?

Johnny Frusciante — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Or which you think is the best? Guess it should be something by Malmsteen, Becker, Petrucci, Gilbert, even Vai and Satriani, or other shredders...but most others are just copies of these. Mine would be Altitudes or Speed Metal Symphony by Jason Becker.

Soulful Blues

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I've been trying to mix blues with some good old 70's soul. I try to record directly to youtube with quick capture but I keep getting cut off at 46 seconds. I have done 10 minutes videos in the past. I don't know what I am doing wrong.

Ok so how about now?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I know I have annoyed you guys with this but I thank ya, cause now Ive been trying to work on my time more(Ive only really practiced this past week) I got 2 new songs I think they are getting better, also the myspace thing seems to be loading slow not sure why the songs are though they all have the same quality and almost same size. Oh yeah and Iam trying to play too much lead/solo kind of stuff? I mean I do the almost all of the rhythm for the songs Ive made too but should I focus less on it maybe, I dont know I like soloing and stuff even if Iam not that good at it.

Death magnetic

inablackout — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Ok folks being as it seems no one else is talking about it i guess i will. I picked up Death Magnetic saturday, have given it a couple listen(entire disc) and I have to say its much better than St anger but its no justice, lightening or master. But the riffs are decent. and the snare sounds like a snare again, not a shallow tom....anyon else got an opinion on it?

Is this guy right?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I realize that I dont have any great voice or any natrual talent when it comes to music in general but I still wanna learn,can anyone tell me if this guy is right on the singing thing, I found this on youtube, and some of the comments say otherwise. it wont let me emebd it but he has a bunch of videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsBmT7w8D_A

What you think this music is

Johnny Frusciante — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp4xJoqFBB0 What do you think is this genre What do you think of the singer, band, song, rhythm, melody... Just tell me what do you think of it, crap, genius... I know what I think it is, but I need to hear you

What about you guys?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I think after this rock rap song I have posted on my myspace that will be enough for now lol but I was wondering about you guys I dont want to seem like an attention whore lol got any music/songs I will gladly listen! though I am not sure Iam one to rate or criticize songs :D JC your stuff is pretty sweet man I seen the video but I think Id be out of the picture if I went to a gig of yours heh :)

Please help! :)

Couchmusician — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Its like this. Today I heard a great solo on tv that I recognize so very much. I learned it on the guitar and made a small mp3. The help I need is that I cant remember from what song its from. I hope someone can tell me. Thanks and Rock On! You can find the mp3 here: https://secure.storegate.se/user/share.aspx?id=cb7b29cf-448e-4cc1-bcf0-b5ffd3d594b5

like OMG really?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Well it was another day into the band room for school and our band teacher gives use a sheet called monster jams, and I read it and it goes it was pretty cool to see the songs in standard notation, and that FACE trick works wonders :P 1.Frankenstein 2.Iron man 3.Super Freak 4.Godzilla but the best parts are 1 we are gonna play these and I can already play the first one kinda on sax its like 8 measures long so thats nice 2 ITS THE REAL IRON MAN I thought no not THE iron man but it was and I told her right off the bat I knew it and she might let me play it on guitar, I guess when we are playing stand tunes in the bleachers, so yes I was like OMG really? in my head lol Iam gonna talk to her tomorrow more about it. I have my fingers crossed :D

Blues Thread: Revisited

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

enjoy

Cmon, people, before the finale

Alski — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

As I said before, I know this kid that is now on national TV doing next GAC star. The finale is on the 10th. SO VOTE!! This is pretty big, considering were from the boondocks. EDIT: oh yeah, his name is Tyler Barham. He should be here. http://gacstar.musicnation.com/

Should I stop it now?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Well I told you guys in a thread I think that I found a pretty serious musician in my school and hes even been on tour or so he says(his old band broke up), but anyways he wanted to start a band and I said why not the only thing really is his style/taste of music and even the sound are is so far apart from what I like or Iam use to it seems dumb to even start the band Iam thinking now. I would like to give it a shot, because he says he dosnt care what I play really which to me is BS he seems pretty hooked on this music but its all good I guess to give you an idea heres what he listens too. Iam sorry but I honestly dont care for this whole style,music etc......I try to give ANY MUSIC a shoot but I wont force myself to like something. as cities burn the matches emery the higher those are a few I could think of that he told me. I guess this is the new fad emo/screamo and whatever comes with it, I just dont dig it much man...........

The Mars Volta Thread

Alski — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I know you Volta fans are out there. Ive been talking about them, and It seems like a few others have been too. So we could discuss Mars Volta here! Favorite albums, stories, opinions and stuff.

Weird Music

Alski — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

What are some bands that you guys listen to, and they dont get you pumped to go learn the song on guitar or anything, you just sit back and think "That was weird" Lately Ive been listening to alot of prog rock. King Crimson and The Mars Volta make me think that. I dont feel excited about guitar, I just get excited about music in general, where its going, and that Im gonna be able to make stuff someday. Good Night, Im going to sleep. If this thread made no sense, then thats because Im tired and half asleep.

Any good country songs worth recommending?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

hey guys, I've been such a big fan country music and a big fan of The Eli Young Band for quite some time and recently when I was on their Myspace page and I'm lovin the new songs by them on this new album that's coming out 9/16. My fave is their song When It Rains...talk about some great guitar playing....awesome song for real. anyone listened to it? Even the video on Youtube is pretty cool, but just wanted to share some good music by The Eli Young Band and seein if you guys like it like I do. but yeah, what are some good country songs that you guys are into right now? mj nelson umgd

Jazz Types

David5094 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I've never really gotten Jazz... Not to say I don't know why so many people are wild about it, but why so many people defend it to death. People almost become radicals about Jazz music. Maybe this is because they think Jazz is on a higher level of understanding, that it doesn't hit you like rock does or it doesn't move you like classical music or blues does on first listening to. Or like me after listening to it after a hundred times. I do love Wes Montgomery and Thelonious Monk are good, although they never warrant the kind of love The Beatles or other bands get when I'm alone at night listening to music. I tried listening to John Coltranes' "Sun Ship" or "The Major Works of Coltrane" But really, I don't feel like listening to a sax and drum ramble on for 12 minutes. There is skill no doubt, but in the end of the song, it doesn't amount to anything to me beside some wasted time I could have been listening to some organized music. I was in band with two friends who were very good musicians. But, they were both "jazz types" and after a couple practices (which I had thought went great) my friend and I got a message on myspace that said "sorry we're just not into the classic rock type music." :/ I read this on a site somewhere and thought it was pretty funny but accurate: "On the weekend I went to see some jazz that I was under the impression was going to be of the Cole Porter variety. You know, beautiful bursts of timeless froth where things get under your skin and people get a kick out of each other. I was misled. The jazz I saw couldn’t have been further from Mr Porter’s lapidary masterpieces. Let me say this right now; with the exception of Cole Porter I don’t like jazz. None of it. I don’t like Trad Jazz. You know, the guys who wear straw hats and play the trombone-and-banjo-style jazz at every school fair and market day you’ve ever been to. I don’t like Hot Jazz though I’m not really sure exactly what it is. I presume it’s like Bikram Yoga. Normal jazz played ina really hot room. No? Oh well. I certainly don’t like Modern or Free Jazz which was what I saw last weekend. There are a number of things I don’t like about Modern Jazz. The first is it never seems to be going anywhere. The musicians I saw several days ago played like they were lost and yet too proud to stop and ask directions. And just like being lost while looking for, say, a friend’s new house and not seeking the help of a local, everyone ended up angry and frustrated and the beer got warm. I spent the entire gig hoping the musicians would stop playing, turn to an audience member and simply ask, ‘excuse me, we can’t seem to find the melody or indeed point to this tune we started playing 20 minutes ago, do you know where it is?’ If only they had done that things might have improved. They did not. Things did not. That brings me to another thing I don’t like about Modern Jazz. The ‘songs’ go on forever. Take ‘My Favourite Things’ by Mr John Coltraine. It’s a Modern Jazz version of ‘My Favourite Things’ from ‘The Sound of Music’ and considered to be a classic of the genre. Mr Coltraine starts by playing the actual song ‘My Favourite Things’ until he suddenly spirals off into a frenzy of improvisation around the original theme that sounds like a dog with Tourette’s playing a vacuum cleaner pipe. Some years later John Coltraine comes back to the original melody – or ‘head’ as jazz folk like to call it – and the misery ends. Why did it all have to go on for so long? Exploration of all the tonal and harmonic possibilities of the original theme or a total lack of self-control? You be the judge. Now a lot of people will be rightfully alienated by my ill-informed amateurish ranting about a truly beloved art-form. But in my defense, I am not coming from a place of complete ignorance. I have really tried to like jazz. I really have. I like many people have had three tries at liking jazz. The first try was when I initially heard it but was too young to really understand it. The second try was when I fell for a young woman at university who was hugely into jazz. (It never worked out either with the jazz or with her. She is now married to a man who owns multiple berets.) The third time was recently when I thought I should give jazz another chance. What has it ever done to me apart from confuse me and steal away precious moments where I could have been listening to ‘You Am I’ or ‘The Cocteau Twins’. As you can tell, third time unlucky. I have finally realised I will never like jazz. Jazz will be filed away for me along with Brussels Sprouts, peanut butter and cheese sandwiches and the books of Wilbur Smith. I mean you no harm jazz just don’t come around anymore or I’ll call the cops." http://www.abc.net.au/tv/spicksandspecks/txt/s1645412.htm

Quick rock solo

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I finally got a way to record something without using my crappy MP3 anymore lol, but anyways I was messing around with it and wanted to do a full song but wasnt in the mood and just threw down a quick little solo and some drum patterns took me like less than 10 mins, which was pretty sweet, check it out guys and tell me what you think!! (I know it sucks but hey):D The FX on it arnt too bad which is what I used, just my guitar straight into the device. Also if you have got any stuff you wanna share post it I wanna listen. you can listen to here on, I didnt know any other places right off the bat so this will work for now :) myspace.com/fminorpenta

Must have albums..

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Well... We got us a good laugh, but let's go in another direction now. What do you think are albums you must add to the collection, before your dieing day. I would say something like: In Rock - Deep Purple Piece of Mind - Iron Maiden Seventh Son... - Iron Maiden Paranoid - Black Sabbath Ten Thousand Fists - Disturbed Sacrament - Lamb of God Are You Dead Yet? - Children of Bodom Metallica - Metallica Master of Puppets - Metallica See you on the other side - Korn Battle of Los Angeles - Rage Against the Machine Renegades - Rage Against the Machine One Man Revolution - The Nightwatchman Revelations - Audioslave The Extremist - Joe Satriani The Anthology - Joe Satriani Avenged Sevenfold - Avenged Sevenfold Vol.3 :(The Sublimminal Verses) - Slipknot All Hope is Gone - Slipknot Come What (ever) May - Stone Sour

VHT Deliverance 60

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I took a friend of mine to the music store today to let him try out some VHT amps, specifically the Pitbull UL. Well, as luck would have it the store had sold out last month, and "all they had left" was a Deliverance 60. To those who don't know, a Pitbull UL is an insanely awesome amp, but it's multi-channel with all sorts of bells and whistles. The Deliverance has less options...it's more like the old non-master volume Marshalls. Just enough controls to shape the sound a bit. I've never actually tried a Deliverance yet, but I've heard great things. So I plugged in one of my RG's that I have just dropped dimarzio dActivators in to see what this amp was like. No pedals, not even delay or reverb. Just Amp + Guitar. In a word...wow. Absolutely beautiful, brutal, and fluid at the same time. And it's one of the cheaper amps in VHT's line ($1500 USD). And not only did I think it rocked...everyone in the store came over to hear what this incredible sounding amp was. I think I'm in love! AND it's only 60 watts, meaning it will work very well with my Palmer Speaker Sim. Long story short....if *any* of you have a chance to test-drive a VHT amp, by all means do it. If you walk away unsatisfied, you are probably a zombie. I was on the edge between a Pitbull UL and an ENGL, but this amp just won me over. Now to just save up $1500 big un's. In the meantime, does anyone know of anything that can clean a bucket's worth of drool from a guitar finish?

jamey johnson

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

as you know i am a fan of country music. i have made a recent discovery that may interest a few of you. there has been a song on radio and tv recently by jamey johnson called "you should have seen it in color". i like the song and i thought the guy had a good voice so i have done a little research and found that he has been a songwriter for years and has written several big hits. i didnt know that. he is now presenting himself as a singer as well, and he really has a good voice. i thought maybe a few of you who like country music may want to check him out. im sure theres lots of his stuff i havent heard yet, but so far he seems to have a voice that is very traditional country sounding, but not too old fashoned, if that makes any sense. he plays guitar also. anybody else heard this song im talking about?

2 videos I found

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Well I was bored and I was looking up some blues guys SRV in particular and found these 2 videos thought they were cool, and share em with yall ( sorry if you have seen these or they ve been posted before)

Whammy bar for what?

RuiOlasBrandon 's — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This istrument is called Veena. Forget whammy bars! :)

Indestructible

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Crap... a video for Disturbed's Indestructible got release few days ago... And NOW i find out about it. Enjoy... Disturbed - Indestructible.

Metallicas new song

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

lol I dont mean to annoy you guys with this but I gotta tell yall :D its called The Day That Never Comes I wonder if lars knows XD

You in one?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

After hearing some samples of all your guys music and stuff, I was curious of how many of yall have bands? Dosnt matter what kind or if it serious or just for jams and little gigs or whatever Iam just wondeirng :D

Does anyone else do vocals?

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So, I was wondering....does anyone else out there sing? I don't like the sound of my own voice, but I've discovered that being able to sing at least somewhat in tune can give you an edge in the market when you're searching for a gig. I've been practicing my vocals more seriously lately, and I have a clip or two I can post, but I want to hear what other people have recorded / are doing. Here's my feeble attempt: http://www.netmusicians.org/files/13-KSE-EndOfHeartache.mp3 So let's hear those sweet sweet voices!

Fred / Danno...

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey guys...I just wanted to give you a heads-up. I'm not going to be around much between now and December between my job and the Army, and all the little errands i have to take care of to make sure everything's in order when I leave. So, I'm gong to have to leave he Nova Scotia stuff up to you guys to finish up.

That Song

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

You know that song you llisten to or get hooked on for a while, dosnt have to be anything specfic just a song you like or have been listening lately for

That Song

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

You know that song you llisten to or get hooked on for a while, dosnt have to be anything specfic just a song you like or have been listening lately for

Sid Wilson... Dj Starscream...

Trey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

My god I'm retarded... Go ahead and laugh it up... I already know a little on Drums and Keyboard Clarinet and Bass Clarinet. Know Bass. And know Guitar Mainly... But still... If you listen to Slipknot Sid Wilson I decided to listen to him as Dj Starscream and it seems pretty cool and I want to try it of course I want to try that but it's really expensive... I don't know if I should try it... Help?

Arythma

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hi I justed wandered if any of you have heard of the group Arythma. Anyways, my uncle is the guitarist, Mike, and their group is REALLY good. They had a concert at the Family Arena in ST. Louis. They sound like Metallica. I thought it was pretty cool. If you don't believe me go to their web page down below. :] :0 : )

Drumming

Hale — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I know this is a guitar website, but I wanted to share this with you guys. I've been wanting to learn how to play the drums for a very long time now, and today I finally bought a drum set!!! I found it at an estate sale not too far from where I live (I couldn't afford a new one...lol). Oh, and does anyone know of an instructional website for learning how to play the drums??? by the way--this doesn't mean I've stopped playing guitar!!!

Is this guitar.com or rockguiuitar.com?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I play in a band that plays rock, southern rock, classic rock, blues, country, jazz and anything that we think is good. There are so many guitarists out there that are amazing beyond belief. It seems that I hear the same guitarists mentioned over and over. I appreciate these players but there are so many more. How many of the younger members here actually know who Brent mason is or what he has done? He is just one example of great guitar players that no one mentions (except bachmirage) because he is not a rocker. Check him out on wikipedia and youtube. There are so many others that I did not mention. Name one!

Country Music

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Well I felt country music dosnt get a fair share in th forums so I decided to post something about it, Iam not a huge country fan but there are a few guys I like out there Of course the Man in black - Johnny Cash Hank Williams Jr - A Country Boy Can Survive (cant relate to being a country boy :P but I love the lyrics and the dark tone of it) Charlie Daniels Band- devil went down to georgia Toby Keith- few good songs Jason Aldean - Amarillo Sky Heh thats about what about you guys anything?

Alto Sax

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Well in my second lesson post I said I was probably going to be in the band or jazz band but my plan backfired.......but I think for the better? So I wanted to be in the jazz band as it was the only thing my school had with music or guitar I could take. Being my senior year I said why not, today we had a big band meeting thing and man that was crazy, I got a crash course on the alto sax ( thanks jobabrinks, but no tenor saxs left :( ) reading music, a bunch of words and symbols, reading time signautres, and how to put it togther and the insturment aswell I learned the first 4 measures Oats beans and peas(something like that name) AND its mandatory to march in the band I feel like Iam in over my head now............I guess the worst that happens is that I dont do it, what do you guys think? (I really cant ask anyone else for help or advice seriously friends and family none of them I know seems to get it :| )

Happiness

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This is a good song... Nomatter how upset i am i always get my head together when i hear this tune. The i leave you the question. What do you think of it.

Phantom of the opera

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Well this may bit a nerdy or whatever but I love phantom of the opera any dark stuff like that about the only ochestra stuff I like, but is it possible to cover it on a guitar? I dont expect to nail it dead on or sound like the real deal, but where should I start or is it even really possible? If I can get the intro and most of the beginng I would be very happy :D

a great ass song (Warning macabre content)(kids may wanna leave)

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Damn funny video... sorry pinsone, couldn't help it... it had to be posted. EAT IT! EAT IT! (Observe the thread title is the only similarity... None of the content is meant in any form of offense -atleast not to anyone here at Guitar.com)

a great ass song (warning hip hop) (don't be a wuss listen)

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i have no clue why i love this song but i do it is in the pineapple express comerical its got sandwiches

What do y'all think of this?

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Well, so what do y'all think about this epic classic.

need help progressing!

Mixolydian — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

alright so here's my problem. i have been playing guitar for about a year now, and i listen to a lot of alternative stuff, besides the fundamentals like led zeppelin, eric johnson, rush, etc. anyway, so when i play guitar i'll usually bring up a music player and start playing things while i look up the chords or tabs online. this is fun, except this is the issue: a vast majority of what i listen to is stuff i can sing. if i cant sing the song, i dont like playing it as much (thats why i can never get into metal, my voice is waaaay to soft) . so for a month or two now im stuck in this rut where im plenty good enough to play the chords to most my songs and sing, im not getting better because its not a challenge. but because i enjoy the singing so much, i dont feel the need to push myself to try harder things. im pretty tired right now so sorry if none of what i said makes any sense, if thats the case ask for clarification please. anyway, so if ANY body out there has any advice for me, even if its just musical suggestions pointing me towards some music that will challenge me and i can still enjoy, id appreciate it. or if im a lost cause u can tell me that too ;)

The Masters of Metal Tour

Erk — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So, this Thursday I'm going to the Masters of Metal Show at the Nissan Pavillion in D.C.! It's going to be Judas Priest, Heaven and Hell(which is Black Sabbath with Dio), Motorhead and Testament. I've always been fans of all of these guys, especially Sabbath from the Dio era, but I've never had a chance to catch any of them live. I've seen Dio on a solo tour with Yngwie Malmsteen opening but never with Iommi and the rest. Has anyone seen this tour anywhere? Just wondering what you thought of it and if these guys are still putting on good shows even though some of them are in their 60's. I'm looking forward to the show. I can't see how these bands, with all their experience could put on a bad show so I have really high hopes. I'll let y'all know how it goes!

Crazy Train Solo Cover

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Please read the description and comment and rate!!!

Back from Horsens

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So ive got back from Horsens... I was there to see Iron Maiden live.. man it was a nice show. First Lauren Harris & Avenged Sevenfold made a great support performance. Then there was a long break, but when you began to hear Churchill's voice you got your mind set on soon the bomb will drop. Then they drop it with Aces High, followed by 2 minutes to midnight. It was just an insane concert.

CANDLEBOX!!!!!!

frumsapap — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Their back!!!!!! After ten years their back, with a damned good album. Almost a cross between their old stuff and the stuff Kevin Martin did with The Hiwatts. Y'all need to check it out! Peter Klett is phenominal, and Dave Krusen, as well.

favorite led zeppelin songs

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

"the ocean" and "black dog" have always been favorites for me.

What do you play first?

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

When you pick up the axe, what do you automaticly play first? For my case its Santana's Oye Como Va ACDC's Back in Black & Angie by Rolling stones.

Today's Music

Ben Massine — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Okay so i was listening to the radio today and i was able to pick out so many songs that pretty much sucked because they had what seemed like so little talent... I was just wondering if its just me or how many people think that also...

Al Di Meola

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

are there any al di meola fans out there?? I wanted to know how the tour is going and see if anyone has seen RTF yet? I'm going in boston in a couple weeks and am stoked... also, if you guys are interested there is a trivia contest on return2forever.com to win some di meola swag. check it out, it's kinda fun.

how is this music made

Hippieway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

My car died on the way to work this morning, I had to call a national service that we belong to in order to get it towed. As I type this I am still on hold knowing that my call will be answered in the order it was received. In between a recorded voice letting me know how important my call is to them I listened to some low key lite jazz (alot of it at this point) and I started to wonder about how this music is made. The musicians are good players but there isn't much life to it. I know some of you guys have done studio work or are involved in studios in various ways so how is "on hold" music done, where does it come from, when is someone going to answer my call?

Nice crunchy guitar sound (I think it won't post right though)

Danno — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This is the kind of sound I love to hear. It comes in heavy around 1:11-1:12

First day back!!

Rary — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Well, today will be my show in about 4 months. My last one didn't go so well. I was playing acoustic guitar accompanying a singer who also played acoustic guitar, and everything went wrong. First, they couldn't get the pickups in the guitar to work, so they had to mic it, but because the sound tech didnt know what he was doing, I was getting feedback, so they couldn't turn me up in the monitors. So I couldn't hear myself whatsoever on stage. THEN, the singer forgot how to play half of the songs and played them his own way, so I looked like I didn't know what I was doing even more. THEEENNN I snapped a string. What shit. Anyways, so that was my last show. The band I am currently in, I joined about a week ago and have been playing the songs for around 3 days. I feel really strong on them and am stoked to be back playing. Only thing is, my role in the band is the bass player. I always said that I would never play bass again, but when I picked it back up, I realized what it was that I loved about it. I'm still a devoted guitar player, but I think that being back in to the swing of playing bass will give me a fresh perspective on guitar playing. Anyways, I'm off to go load up and sound check(the part that I hate the most, I have to carry my 8x10 ampeg up a HUGE flight up stairs. ouch.) but I'll check back in and let you know how it goesd. wish me luck!!

Songs that gave you abstinenses

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Theres been some song through the times that made my hands shake... This is a Really cool song, and just heard it right now, i saw my hands were shaking... ha this a cool song specially around the solo part. What songs have gave you "abstinenses"

The birth of metal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Which band/bands do u think should be credited with the birth of metal?

Modulation?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm still trying to get a handle on theory and other aspects of music. One of the things that I like is when a guitar player will be playing a pentitonic scale, (or any scale really), and suddenly drop down a step or two. The whole band suddenly shifts. A good case in point is "Cheap Sunglasses" by ZZ Top. You will hear Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill, (on keys), suddenly shift. Is this modulation?

2052 Guitarist

Hippieway — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I just read on Gibson's web site that the other week, Country Joe led 2052 guitarist on Woody's This Land Is Your Land and was wondering if anyone here was there. I think that would have been a ton of fun.

Great cheezy pop guitar solos

jobabrinks — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm a self admitted 80s cheezy pop-music junkie. I still listen to crap like 80s Chicago, Richard Marx and John Waite. I've found myslef playing a lot of the cheezy solos that went along with these songs. As far as I can tell, the trend of putting guitar solos to pop-songs maybe started in the late 70s and went out in the early 90s. Post some of the best solos you can think of. In my opinion, these solos are great in major key phrasing ideas. And since most of these solos were played by the best studio musicians (I'm assuming), its often hard to find out who did the solo. But post the guy who played did it if you know. MUST BE CHEEZY POP. NO WHITESNAKE OR WHITE LION BALLADS, ETC! Somewhere out there - James Ingram, unknown soloist Nothings gonna stop us now - Starship, Craig Chaquico How do you talk to an angel - Jamie Walters, unknown soloist I don't wanna live without your love - Chicago, unknown soloist One shining moment, song from the NCAA tournament, unknown soloist http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LjU0VTNTb0 List some more if you have them. I'm assuming the peeps who didn't grow up the same era as me, 80s, wouldn't be as into this stuff as me. I know, I have no shame...

Canon Rock

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

About 2 years ago, Canon Rock was BIG on Youtube, other than the sweep picking, it's not sooooo hard. How many of you can play it? I managed to play my own version recently, though obviously it isn't as good as the original...(lol) Well, for those of you who haven't heard it, I'm embedding the original video.

Which is better, songs with bad words or songs without

Migs Viray — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Just curious...

rap + rock

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

do you think it should exist? how do you feel about rap do you believe any of it is good or do you see it as noise

I really can't take this!

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I cant take this. if you ask people if they know the name Joe Satriani, R. Blackmore, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert. they would say who the heck is that. i've even experienced some didnt know what deep purple & pink floyd is... but if you ask if they know some crap like.. Hannah Montana, One republic, they'd say "oh yeah, they're great" I just cant stand it.... it like people prefer garbage music rather briliance. WHAT IS GOING ON WITH PEOPLE! Good music is lying on its death bed.

zz top " live from texas "

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i just purchased a copy of the dvd from zz top. its the first one they have ever done. i havent got to watch all of it yet, but i checked it out last night and it seemed very good. its hard to believe they havent done a concert video in all these years. those guys would definitely get my vote as one of the top 10 bands of all time. billy gibbons is impressive.

A jam session I recorded

siddp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hi, i recorded a jam session called Bhairav on my myspace. www.myspace.com/banndpraktiz Could you guys check it out and tell me how it is

Can you help me tab this song?

Cargen — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

www.myspace.com/driveby ...your not alone my band wants to cover it but i cant seem to find the right chords to even start with.

All Hope is Gone... finally

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

FInally... signs of a new album from Slipknot, that's gon' their fourth and will be titled "All Hope is Gone" Scheduled to release August 26th. The first single is called Psychosocial and will be released July 1st.

one string willie

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

thats pretty cool id have to say

Awesome Guitar Vid--For those who missed it.

Danno — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Classic song--Smoke on the Water + Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and John Petrucci = Awesome guitar video. I can wait to see if Satch puts together another G3 tour. I missed when they were in FL last time dammit. Hope you enjoy it!

Lyrics or no lyrics

DaniCaliforniaSappy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I personally believe that music is 50% lyrics 50% everything else, and i know, i know not everyone speaks the same language, but the emotion and feel in the persons voice, speaks the same language in and of itself, thats one of the reasons that it is very hard for me to like covers, if you cant relate so much that i cant feel it i dont want to hear it. Now I like instramently as much as the next guy, but i feel one cant be one without the other. You wouldnt want to hear someone singing without drums, guitar, bass, etc. So im sure some people wouldnt want to hear that only instrumental. Just think of your favorite bands, would they really affect you as much without lyrics?

john butler trio

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i really like this band

What's the deal with these new names "metalcore" or even hardcore for that manner?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Ok, seriously, can someone explain what exactly "hardcore" music is? And "metalcore"? I mean, do people just make up new names for this stuff that people are making these days? What happened to the classification of "metal" and "rock" and "punk". I mean, those are the three main genres that i remember growing up.

Chillin

Metal Militia — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm just wondering, what is some music that's good for relaxing in the sun? something fun-ish to play on guitar but really laid back and relaxing. thanksjavascript:void(0); javascript:void(0);

What makes Rise Against so appealing to listen to?

PeaveyPlayer10 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I have listened to them for years now and I never get sick of them. I absolutely love them! I was wondering if anyone else shared the same feelings and have been trying to figure out why they sound so good.

Help getting music online

DaniCaliforniaSappy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I need help finding an online website or a software where I can download music that isnt limewire, I got caught with limewire because it sent something to the main company but I wasnt penalized. But still I need to download music, I was hoping someone knew where I could go someone told me about Ares, but is it any good. ANY INFO will be very appericated, I need new music, I simply crave it, there is no other way to put it.

Remember Tesla?

Danno — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Anyone remember these guys? Frank Hannon and Tommy Skeoch are fantastic guitarists. They could really put some feeling into their solos and riffs. I know they are still kinda touring around a little bit minus one of the guitarists (I don't remember which). It's be pretty cool if they released some new tunes! What do you all think?

what song has affected you the mosst

DaniCaliforniaSappy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

what song has affected your life no matter what way... Iron Butterfly In-da-gadda-vida

I am just so curious, HOW THE HELL DID EMO BECOME TO BE

DaniCaliforniaSappy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Where the hell did people get the crap that is emo?

Motus

Anon. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey, just wondering if anyone likes Motus here... They are heavy rock, not so far as metal though. If you haven't heard of Motus, check them out! I just got the new CD before it got pressed because I know the lead guitarist. They will be on iTunes though, and check out the link to hear them, I really like them! Anyways, tell me what you think!

Grunge music, Which bands ruled our hearts, without needing the charts

DaniCaliforniaSappy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I love Grunge music, and i was just curious as to see if there more and better out their than what I know.

How hard for beginners

Danno — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey there Delilah. How hard a song is it for the beginner. keep in mind, I'm still really crappy at chord progression. But I want to try something that will help with that. AND, correct me if I'm wrong--- It is finger picked, correct? I like the song and it doesn't sound TOO terribly complicated. Thanks for any advice.

Guitar World, what gives?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So I bought the latest Guitar World with Yngwie Malmsteen on the cover. There's an article listing what's supposed to be the 50 fastest shredders. They had listed Johnny Winters and Joe Satriani. Now, don't get me wrong, both are really good players, especially Satch, but neither would pop in my head as a "fastest shredder". And you know who merely got honorable mention? Tony MacAlpine and Rusty Cooley! That ain't even right. I think Guitar World has slipped. Opinions?

beatles

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

im getting hooked anyone else

Blackbird by Alter Bridge.

Danno — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I want to know what everyone thinks of this song. To me, this song is everything that I love about great music. It was written and recorded with passion. Its a little long but the solo comes in about 4:40 and is about a minute long and is just fantastic for the song. Nothing about the song is complicated. It is just good. I never got into Creed that much, I guess I never really cares for the singer much. But the new singer, Myles Kennedy, is great! And I like my rock/metal to have guitar solos!!! They were missing from music for a while there. So when you have an extra 7 or 8 minutes, take a listen. I just want to share my enjoyment of the song.

Where can I get "Love Song" and "Rock in Peace" by AC/DC

Jared — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I have been trying to find these song on the internet but I never can. They are on the TNT and Dirty Deeds (Aussie Versions) record and I cant find a cd of them. I have found them on ebay but the shipping is expensive.

Rare TV theme MP3

NaturalProgressive — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I've been dying to get ahold of the theme from 'Beyond 2000' and can't find it anywhere; can anyone lend a hand?

WE MADE IT... (Watch it)

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I just saw this one in tv today....

Greatest solo of all time

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Can be either for guitar or not. My top three would be (in no particular order) 1.) Statesboro Blues (Duane Allman) 2.) Milestones (John Coltrane) (first solo) 3.) Swing to Bop (Charlie Christian)

Music History milestones

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

What do you think was a important milestone, in the history of rock, rock'n'roll, heavy metal, alternative, progressive rock/metal, Rap & Hip Hop, blues... and so on! Obvious milestones would be like.... The Beatles... Iron Maiden' The Number of the Beast... Black Sabbath... 2 Pac... The Who... Pink Floyd's The Wall... The Doors... N.W.A... Led Zeppelin... Wu-Tang Clan... Motörhead... Deep Purple...

This little piggy went to the market...

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I make a great hobby of purchasing music... but i've almost run out of ideas... I know theres the recommend music thing, -but could you recommend something. (Most gladly some heavy metal) I've been looking a bit at some: -Dream Theater -Mastodon -Children of Bodom -Machine Head -Opeth -Iron Maiden -Sick of it All -Soil

a bit bad ignore the ending

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

so here's some bad playing from mah lil cuz tell it like it is don't be shy it is not his best at all he can do much better audio is bad too

Nobody gets out alive!

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Actually i've heard this song many times before (it was featured i Need for Speed: Underground 2) Long time past. Now i've got it in MP3.... I think its cool... even though it sounds a bit goofy... tell me what ya think. SKINDRED - NOBODY

Backing Tracks

Desmond — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey everybody!! I have been trying to find a better-way to experiment with new things. I was mentally-wandering the other day and wondered what is best: do I record myself playing ... and practice over-the-top..... Or are there decent backup tracks out-there for people to practice-over? On the other hand, I have seen software out there that allows you to chart-out things and it will play it back with keys, drums, and bass, etc, etc (i.e. Band In A Box). This wouldn't be a real problem if I was a musically-social animal. Instead, I (musically) live in a little shack in the middle of nowhere (Ted Kaczynski style). Ideas?

Crossroads, Clapton/Mayer

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i enjoyed, hope you guys do too

My wife is pretty cool!

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

My wife bought me the Jimi Hendrix Experience box set for our anniversary. I found the right woman!

Cover Songs & your views on the rules

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

What are your views on recording and sharing cover songs? I have recorded quite a few cover songs in my endeavors to become better at recording my own stuff. But I havn't made them available online becuase it's "against the rules" as considered by most in the music industry. I personnaly think that if there is no profit involved then covers should be allowed and even further encouraged by the original artist. It is in fact an advertisement for the original tune isn't it? Anyone have an opinion on this?

Band

Metal Militia — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm looking for a band or just someone to jam with, Anyone who's interested give me a shout. I live in Point Claire, Montreal so anyone around there interested, you know what to do. Influences: Metallica, Motorhead, Megadeth, Ac/dc, Maiden, Guns n' roses etc...

Need a band..........

Kienan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Im looking for anybody who lives in northern alberta who wants a band. im moving to grande prarie to study music and hopefully get into a better music scene. anybody....and i mean ANYBODY....if you want to jam and you are in the area leave me a note. im desperate to get away from 18 year old dime bag wanna be's.

Jazz Guitar

►►►◄ — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I just realized something a couple of days ago. Jazz takes the most from a guitarist. To play and especially to write anything thats jazz, you have to have a lot of theory memorized. The jazz players are the ones that can tell you about just about any scale, chord, or progression. They know their stuff. I dig it.

Selling Out?

Teel — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I have heard at lot lately about fans complaining that their favorite bands are selling out, and switching to main stream. I have especially heard alot about Killswitch engage, Slipknot, and In Flames. Supposedly they are all selling out and changing their styles to make more money. Personally i think this is bs. Im all for a band changing its style every now and then, i think its the mark of a truly great band, innovation. Nobody would listen to a band if they always sounded the same. i think people get so caught up in trying to stay cool and hip that they abandon anything once it gets recognition, always trying to stay ahead of the pack. It drives me absolutely nuts when people accuse bands of selling out just because they tried something new, or wanted to make some money for their efforts. Its total B.S. in my opinion. i love a band that can try stuff and mix it up a little, but people these days are all going insane i think.

Fretboard Memorization

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm currently in the process of memorizing the entire fretboard. I want to be able to know what any given note is when pointed to. I know this is something that comes from practice and time. I just never knuckled down and stuck to it. I've decided to concentrate on the e strings first because they mirror each other. You get two for the price of one. Is there anything that helps expedite this process?

Indestructible June 3rd.

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Disturbed's 4th. album "Indestructible" is scheduled for release the 3rd. of June I'm wondering if anyone's looking forward to this... Ten Thousand Fists was fenomenal... and the video for the first single "Inside the Fire" is released on their homepage...

this is sweet

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

smoke on the water foreign style

Intermediate songs?

Gavalin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Okay I've decided to post some intermediate songs that I feel were good. Please add to this list of intermediate songs. Here are some of mine: Snow (hey oh)-red hot chili peppers Sweet child of mine-Guns and roses Master of puppets riff and first few solos-Metallica Fade to black into and riff-metallica under the bridge-red hot chili peppers purple haze- Jimi hendrix money- pink floyd another brick in the wall ( part 2)-pink floyd Comfortably numb- pink floyd Black dog -led zeppelin Paranoid- Black Sabbath Tapping part of Eruption-Van Halen Running with the devil-Van Halen

Nebulous Void

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'd appreciate constructive comments on this recording I posted to Icompositions. http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=87204

Learn guitar using Internet

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Learn by Guitar Using this Blog

who origanly wrote "I've seen better days"

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

was it sublime smashmouth or citizen king

the dragons scales

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i love learning scales, anybody know any good ones? (ps: I'm looking for tabs) (ps: ps means post script, its fucking awsome, i just thought it was old slang)

Rappin' & Rockin' the House

NoKindOfAMankind — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

What do you think of rock containing rap lyrics... I think it great... some good examples are: Linkin Park - Reanimation_ Fgr/10 featuring Chali 2Na of Jurassic 5_ X-Ecutioner Style featuring Black Thought of The Roots Slipknot alot of it but one particular is -Slipknot_ Spit it Out Korn - Take a Look in The Mirror_ Play Me featuring Nas Rage Against the Machine almost all of it... P.O.D. What do you think of it?

This video is funny!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Though it's not guitar related, I still like this video.

Carvin Legacy for metal?

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Yes, that's right...I have *finally* gotten a half-decent metal tone from my Carvin legacy. It's not the modern Mesa tone, but it's fat and crunchy. Kind of reminds me of Randy Rhoads for some reason. Anyway here's the clip, for all you naysayers out there who claim a Legacy can't do this ;) http://www.netmusicians.org/files/51-LegacyMetal.mp3

Cool video

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I was perousing the vids on youtube for some cool music, and came across this...I think it rocks.

any good new music?

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

There is not much really good new music in the last 5 years or at least the last 3 years dose anyone have any great and i mean realy of the charts good music that has came out in the past few years or has anyone noticed this sound drought?

White Room - Cream tab

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey does anybody know where I can find some tab for White Room that is accurate?

Joe Satriani - Friends (Cover)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

My full cover version (= guitar + backing) of Joe Striani's song Friends for all fans of his music. I'm writing about the "cover-making" issue on my guitar blog.

Neoclassical

Tyler_the_Composer — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I am an intermediate player (I can't shred, but i can tap!), and I'm trying to write a neoclassical song. i play piano and guitar, and i would feel bad about changing up an originally classic song by one of the masters. so I'm just looking for a common chord progression or common spaces (4ths, 5ths, minor 3rds, etc.). Any suggestions?

favorite non-guitarplaying musician?

Kevin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

this is a topic which doesn't seem to get much play around here. I know the site is pretty much devoted to guitar, but I was just wondering what everyone else thought about this. I actually pay a lot of attention to other musicians and I play other instruments as well. I would have to say mine is probably thelonious monk. I love the way he used such strange chords and interevals. I have no idea about piano playing so I find his style fascinating. I also really like Danny Carey, the drummer from tool. I play drums as well as guitar and he's probably been my favorite drummer since I got my first kit when I was about 13.

Purchasing Music

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Im curious to know... When purchasing music do you typically download MP3's or do you purchase the physical CD? If you normally purchase MP3's do you have a particular place to buy from (Itunes for example)?

boundry waters radio

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

has anyone been to Ely Minnesota its a cool blues centered town in the middle of nowhere its great go to boundarywatersradio.com

Hello!

paul_s — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hello, Guitar.com is a lot different from when I first visited. Just saying hello. Below is my music on soundclick. Mostly blues, jazz/experimental stuff. A couple classical piano tracks for good measure. Music is my favorite hobby. Let me know what you think. Paul

Are You a Guitarist?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Check it,http://guitarcastle.blogspot.com/

rate this solo

Aaron Lee — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

tell me what you think of this. http://youtube.com/watch?v=rsr8PE3-7ts

Some new stuff i'm working on...just for my G.com buddies

G_Barber — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Badassery In Progress...something I'm working on and loving the hell out of. It's just bits and pieces right now, but it will eventually become a complete song. Opinions? Feedback?

Check these out

Prowler — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Ronthps2/ check out the songs on my profile, just go to all mp3s any feedback would be dope

Guitar Guide For Beginners

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

guitar chords:-c major,c relative minor,g major,g relative minor,d major,d relative minor,a major,a relative minor,e major,e relative minor,b major,b relative minor,f sharp major,f sharp relative minor,f major,f relative minor,b flat major,b flat relative minor,e flat major,e flat relative minor,a flat major,a flat relative minor,d flat major,d flat relative minor,g flat major,g flat relative minor.

Nueva Musica!

G_Barber — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Check out my new "song" on my music page, 030208! http://www.myspace.com/gbarbermusic Bits of it are sloppy due to beer, but overall, it's pretty cool. Let me know what yall think :)

wilco

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

anybody like wilco i know i do

Guitar websites

elitecarpenter — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Good morning fellow musicians, Today I am looking for your favorite websites for the guitar. Since I am fairly new to guitar, learnig from songs with just the chords really helped me learn a lot of songs. So what sites do you visit for either song tabs, or chords? Lately I have been visiting www.chordie.com great website with mostly easily chorded out songs, and if you know the song you can pretty much figure most of it out, provided the tab is actually correct. So I like www.Chordie.com also http://www.iol.ie/~murphypj/ ( pj's guitar chords) also I used to go to guitar tabs.cc and if you go there it is guitarzone now....i would suggest you go there and read that page, and see how the music industry is trying to stop all our free tab site, seems sharing your own tabs that you figure out is now being challenged. So if you would rather not pay for tabs you find online, tell everyone you know who might care to keep this in mind cause it could sneak up on us all and shock us. So anyway, lets get a list going...where can I find quality tabs, chords, lyrics for songs? where do you go? and thanks

Got Some New Tunes?

Kienan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Im just kinda looking for a new band to get into. latley i have been in a deep alternative nirvana-esc style. im looking for a band with some deep lyrics and that will give you something to think about. any suggestions?

yo whats some good music

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

got any ideas for music just y know put it down here

help plz

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i cant find guitar tabs or even download the song travis walk from stevie ray vaughn-i cant go on youtube,so i mostly want tabs i dwnload them,but cant find it dont tell me not to use tabs plz i usually dont so dont waste my time

The Longest Song You Know....

Savva_Rhythm — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

the longest song i know is Shine On You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd. all parts add up to just over 25 minutes. how bout you? wether its a song you can play, or have heard

Songs and Tech.

Trey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Does anybody know any good songs or bands that I could learn how to play because I have literally ran out of songs and crap, And while im writing I might as well ask this... What is somthing I could possible do to make my tone and sound just a little bit better? Right now I have a drive amp, a boss distortion pedal, a Dean Razorback Explosion and I dont know what to do because it just seems like somthings missing but anyway yeah any suggestions?

Bluegrass?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

My father was a bluegrass picker and he was very good. My mother has a film (not a video tape) of me playing this at the Moose lodge when I was 7. I am also trying out my new web cam.

my video

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i am so honored

check out my video

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i am so honored

rap

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

do you consider rap music who -1 me why

Carlos Vamos

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

this man is amazing go to his site watch this video and many more it is just beautiful

How Open Minded Are You?

Savva_Rhythm — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i view myself as pretty open minded, music wise. I'm into heavy metal, thrash metal, black metal, a little death metal (n any other metals lol), soft rock, hard rock, a little punk rock, blues, classical (symphony or piano), and opera. now i think thats a pretty open opinion lol. how bout you guys? any open/close minded people around?

Anyone into noise music -....or anyone into anything at all please help!!!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Does anyone have ANY idea's about what type of genre, or artist this may be of?? I'm working on this for a academic scavenger hunt and we really need help! http://www.sou.edu/youth/competitions/hs_scav_music/av_3_audio.mp3

AC/DC

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

is AC/DC coming out with a new album? If so do you think they will tour?

What is your Favorite song of all time?

JTC — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I have to give it to Jimi Hendrix - Red House (and every other performer who has covered it). I have sought out every different version or performance I could find of this tune. I must have at least 20 - 30 Different versions.

what is the worst song youve ever heard??

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

mine is salamanders in the sun by steve vai. i like VAI a lot, but he definately took some fairy pills before writing this one....

favorite bands

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

what are your top 5 bands because 1 is to hard to narrow down to

favorite band

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

what is your favorite band

Check out this kid

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This kid is amazing you have to see this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGTfDf4b5oE

what would you name it???

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

ok, if you made up a brand new offshoot genre of rock, what would you call it? you know, like alternative, hardcore,thrash,metal...etc. what would your special sound be called.....

band names

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

what do you think the best 10 band names ever are

What size of guitar amp is good for a band?

ibanezcanada — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

What size guitar amp is good for playing with my friends? We have a drummer, bass player, and a second guitarist. We won't be playing gigs. I was looking at a Marshall MG30DFX. Is 30W big enough?

christmas songs

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

what do u think the best X-mass songs are and have u ever made one is it any good

Leaden Legacy! I love this tune!

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Leaden Legacy by After Forever. If you don't like goth metal - don't waste your time. The youtube video with scenes from Phantom of the Opera are quite appropriate to the song.

How Many Songs On Your Ipod?

Savva_Rhythm — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i have a 30GB ipod, and i'v filled it with just over 2500 song. about 50 of them are classical, and the rest are all of the rck world. how about you? how many songs? what kind of music?

I Need A Collection Of Guitar Pro Files

Yustynn — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey Guys. Anyone know a site to download loads of guitar pro files with one click?

Sounds of appreciation

dianna — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So when you're practicing your instrument and really getting into what you're playing and another person in the room starts making groaning sounds, that means they think you're really good, right? That's what I thought. I am awesome.

DethkloK

inablackout — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Now i know its a cartoon band but i actually like some of thier stuff. anyone else

Do You Have A Rock Life Story?

Savva_Rhythm — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

my rock story starts when i was in England. i grew up in a ghetto, where i knew nothing but rap music, and was extremely closed minded. i never even tried out other styles of music since rap was all around me. but i always knew something was missing. when i moved to Cyprus, i met my best friend, who soon told me he liked rock and metal. i was amazed when i heard bands like System Of A Down, Metallica, Pink Floyd and many others. he gave me 22 Cd's to borrow and have a think about. i freaking loved it!!! and down to this day, I'm way more open minded then when i was into rap, as I'm onto rock (soft, hard, all of it), and Metal (all of it lol), and classical music. i also play guitar and regularly jam with the same friend who opened my mind. how about you? do you have a story behind your music?

Is Punk And Death Metal The Pointless Side In The Rock World?

Savva_Rhythm — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm into Rock and Metal music (along with classical). I'm in love with the whole of the rock world, apart from Death Metal, and Punk Rock. i personally don't see anything in Death Metal, i think its a disease to the rock world, and is a pointless thing. As for Punk, i think all Punk is the same, i call it ''cheesy rock'', coz its all happy and all have similar beats and lyrics. Of course i respect all views of other people, and I'm NOT claiming that Punk and Death are NOT good, thats just one persons opinion. What are your views? Is there anything in the Rock world you hate or love?

Clapton's Wah

Joe — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Just got my first wah pedal today! I was just wondering some good songs that use the wah extensively, preferably Eric Clapton songs. Any song is fine though

Anyone want to collab?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Anyone want to collab? I feel like laying down some drum tracks. Any ideas? Interest?

pratice

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

how long have you been playing the guitar and how long does it take to get really good

pratcie

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

how often and how long do you play the guitar every day

what kind of playing do you like

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

what kind of playing do you like and why

what kind of playing do you like

pinsone — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

what kind of playing do you like and why

List of songs before 1990 that I like

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm gradually getting all these songs. The list is not complete, it keeps growing. I have about 1/2 of this list right now. ============== 60s ================== 96 tears ? & The Mysterians A Summer Place Percy Faith Along Comes Mary The Association Blue Moon The Marcels California Dreamin' The Mamas & The Papas California Girls The Beach Boys Cherish The Association Daydream Believer The Monkees Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood The Animals Duke Of Earl Gene Chandler Eight Miles High The Byrds For Your Love The Yardbirds Gimmie Shelter The Rolling Stones Happy Together The Turtles Help! The Beatles I Heard It Through The Grapevine Marvin Gaye I Saw Her Again Last Night The Mamas & The Papas I Want To Hold Your Hand The Beatles I'm A Believer The Monkees Incense & Peppermints The Strawberry Alarmclock Last Train To Clarksville The Monkees Leaving On A Jet Plane Peter, Paul, and Mary Lightning Strikes Lou Christie Love Theme From Romeo & Juliette Henri Mancini Marrakesh Epress Crosby Stills Nash Mr. Tambourine Man The Byrds My Cherie Amour Stevie Wonder No Time The Guess Who Peppermint Twist Joey Dee Runaway Del Shannon She Loves You The Beatles Sounds Of Silence Simon And Garfunkel Stop In The Name Of Love The Supremes Suite: Judy Blue Eyes Crosby, Stills And Nash Summer In The City The Lovin' Spoonfuls Sunny Afternoon The Kinks Sunshine Superman Donovan The Letter The Bo Tops The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) The Tokens The Loco-Motion Little Eva Ticket To Ride The Beatles Time Of The Season The Zombies Turn Turn Turn The Byrds Walk Like A Man The Four Seasons We Gotta Get Out Of This Place The Animals White Room Cream Winchester Cathedral The New Vaudville Band Windy The Association Won't Get Fooled Again The Who ============== 70s ================== #9 Dream John Lennon A Horse With No Name America Ain't No Mountain High Enough Diana Ross All by Myself Eric Carmen Annie's Song John Denver Another Day Paul McCartney Aqualung Jethro Tull At Seventeen Janis Ian Baby Come Back Player Back Stabbers The O'Jays Baker Street Gerry Rafferty Bang A Gong (Get It On) T. Re Because The Night Patti Smith Group Bennie And the Jets Elton John Blinded by the Light Manfred Mann's Earth Band Boogie Nights Heatwave Cold As Ice Foreigner Come Sail Away Sty Come And Get Your Love Redbone Could It Be Magic Barry Manilow Crocodile Rock Elton John Dance with Me Orleans Dancing Queen Abba Daniel Elton John Day After Day Badfinger Diamond Girl Seals And Crofts Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time The Delfonics Don't Leave Me This Way Thelma Houston Don't Look Back Boston Dream Weaver Gary Wright Dreams Fleetwood Mac Drift Away Dobie Gray Escape (The Pina Colada Song) Rupert Holmes (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again LTD Fanny (Be tender With My Love) Bee Gees Fantasy Earth Wind and Fire Feelin Stronger Every Day Chicago Fernando Abba Fly, Robin, Fly The Silver Convention Free Bird Lynyrd Skynyrd Get Closer Seals and Crofts Give Me Just A Little More Time Chairmen of the Board NN2 Go Your Own Way Fleetwood Mac Good Times Chic Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Elton John Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves Cher Have You Never Been Mellow Olivia Newton John He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother The Hollies Heart of Glass Blondie Heartbeat (It's A Love Beat) The Defranco Family featuring Tony Defranco Hello It's Me Todd Rundgren Help Me Joni Mitchell Hocus Pocus Focus Hold The Line Toto Hooked On A Feeling Blue Swede How Can You Mend a Broken Heart The Bee Gees How Deep Is Your Love The Bee Gees How Long Ace I Just Wanna Stop Gino Vannelli I Love The Nightlife (Disco 'Round) Alicia Bridges I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor I Won't Last A Day Without You The Carpenters If I Can't Have You Yvonne Elliman If You Leave Me Now Chicago I'll Be There The Jackson 5 I'll Take You There The Staple Singers I'm Not In Love 10cc I'm Still In Love With You Al Green I'm Your Boogie Man KC And The Sunshine Band (I've Been) Searching So Long Chicago If You Leave Me Now Chicago It's Too Late Carol King Jackie Blue Ozark Mountain Daredevils Jive Talkin' The Bee Gees Just A Song Before I Go Crosby Stills Nash Killing Me Softly With His Song Roberta Flack La La Means I Love You The Delfonics Layla Derek and The Dominos Le Freak Chic Let's Do It Again The Staple Singers Lets Stay Together Al Green Love Hangover Donna Summer Love Hurts Nazereth Love Is Alive Gary Wright Love Is Blue Paul Mauriat Love Will Keep Us Together Captain & Tennille Lovin' You Minnie Riperton Lowdown Boz Scaggs Lucky Man Emerson, Lake And Palmer MacArthur Park Donna Summer Magic Pilot Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) Marvin Gaye Midnight At The Oasis Maria Muldaur Miracles Jefferson Starship Moonlight Feels Right Starbuck Morning Has Broken Cat Stevens My Little Town Simon And Garfunkle My Sweet Lord George Harrison Never Can Say Goodby The Jackson 5 Never Never Gonna Give You Up Barry White Nights On Broadway Bee Gees One Less Bell To Answer The Fifth Dimension One Of These Nights The Eagles Our Love (Don't Throw It All Away) Andy Gibb Peace Train Cat Stevens Please Come To Boston Dave Loggins Radar Love Golden Earring Raindrops Feel Fallin' On My Head BJ Thomas Rikki Don't Lose That Number Steely Dan Ring My Bell Anita Ward Rise Herb Albert Rock On David Esse Running On Empty Jackson Browne NN2 Sara Smile Daryll Hall and John Oates Seasons In The Sun Terry Jacks Sentemental Lady Bob Welch Shannon Henry Gross Show Me The Way Peter Frampton Sister Golden Hair America Sky High Jigsaw Smoke On The Water Deep Purple So in to You Atlanta Rythm Section Solitaire The Carpenters SOS Abba Strawberry Letter #23 The Brothers Johnson Stuck In The Middle With You Stealers Wheel Summer Breeze Seals & Crofts Superstar The Carpenters Sundown Gordon Lightfoot Surrender Cheap Trick Take It On The Run REO Speedwagon Takin' It to the Streets The Doobie Brothers Tears Of A Clown Smoky Robinson The Air That I Breathe The Hollies The Load-Out Jackson Brown The Logical Song Supertramp The Morning After Maureen McGovern The Night Chicago Died Paper Lace The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald Gordon Lightfoot Theme From Mahogany Diana Ross There's A Kind Of Hush The Carpenters The Rubberband Man The Spinneers This One's For You Barry Manilow Tin Man America Touch Me In The Morning Diana Ross Uncle Albert Paul McCartney Uptight (Everything's Alright) Stevie Wonder We're All Alone Rita Coolidge Were Is The Love? Roberta Flack What You Won't Do For Love Bobby Caldwell What's Going On Marvin Gaye Wheel In The Sky Journey When Will I See You Again? The Three Degrees Why Can't We Be Friends? War Wild World Cat Stevens Wildflower Skylark With Your Love Jefferson Starship Year of the Cat Al Stewart Yesterday Once More The Carpenters You Are The Sunshine Of My Life Stevie Wonder You Belong To Me Carley Simon You Should Be Dancing The Bee Gees You're So Vain Carly Simon ============== 80s ================== 867-5309/Jenny Tommy Tutone Careless Whisper Wham! Don't You (Forget About Me) Simple Minds Everybody Wants To Rule The World Tears For Fears Head Over Heels Tears For Fears Hungry Like The Wolf Duran Duran I Ran A Flock Of Seagulls In The Air Tonight Phil Collins In The Dark Billy Squire Let The Music Play Shannon Love Is A Battlefield Pat Benatar Open Arms Journey Pop Muzik M Shake The Disease Depeche Mode She Blinded Me With Science Thomas Dolby Something About You Level 42 Tainted Love Soft Cell Take On Me A-Ha The Promise When In Rome You Spin Me Right Round (Like A Record) Dead Or Alive Voices Carry Til Tuesday Walk Like An Egyptian The Bangles We Got The Beat The Go-Go's Whip It DEVO

one hit wonders

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

we are all familiar with "one hit wonders". i can think of a few that were really good songs and it puzzles me as to why the band responsible for it never had another hit. some of them were obviously talented and capable of producing several hits, but for whatever reason they didnt. the ones that come to mind for me are: cover of the rolling stone - dr hook keep your hands to yourself - georgia sattelites all right now - free which ones stand out for you? SUPPORT SOUTHERN ROCK

Solo project?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I've been thinking about going solo since the demise of my last band. My town is extremely small and there are not any other musicians besides the ones who were in my last band, or they are the type of people I don't like to hang out with. So, I want to write material and play it it but there just isn't anyone else around here. So I'm thinking about doing some solo stuff, but I want more than one instrument. I guess I record me playing them all, and attempt to sync the tracks. So I don't know really what I'm asking for but advice is nice! Alright so I am going to do this, who knows maybe I'll find somebody to join me either in person or net the net, (HINT HINT) I'm going to call the project this name: Forsythe I also made a myspace account for it. Nothing is on it right now, and probably won't be for a while, but it is @ myspace.com/forsytheeuphony Sounds cool, I like it. Still want advice thanks!

classical metal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Does anyone know the names of any bands that play heavy metal/electric guitar versions of classical pieces. I once heard an awesome version of Beethoven's fifth but cant remember the name of the band that were playing. Can anyone offer some help?

Favorite band

Nick — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Mine is Lamb of God they have inspired me the most out of everything ive heard so far, what is your favorite band?

Online Band

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey Guys. I was just sitting here thinking, and I thought of something. Which is a rare occasion that should be celebrated. But anyway what is a few of us tried forming a band on the net? Just for fun. What do you guys think?

great metal lyrics

Nick — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I love when metal bands can sound heavy as hell and have the lyrics be a beautiful love song hers an example with an As i lay Dying song As i lay Dying-Collision can you understand my meaning hidden in the roses around my eyes i want you to know how much it means to have you in my life your love brings me close again in this instance this single moment when our worlds collide the wire of eternity twists around us i can feel this river rising, moving up my back some things never change some things never go away some things never change some things never go away i could never forget you and i will never be the same i could never forget you and i will never be the same some things never change some things never go away i could never forget you and i will never be the same listen to this song and you will see what i mean its amazing

This Boy

SamSmash — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This is a song that I wrote, I would love to know what you guys think.... :) -Sam Smash

The next greatest american band

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Who watched the tv show The Next Great American Band? What do you think about it? What did you think about some of those bands? Light of Doom. Crappy name, very talented kids though, I wonder how good they will be in a few years. Denver and the mile high orchestra. He is a great guy, and really talented, I once pranked him by putting a blue toilet on his front porch. It's cool to see somebody you know on tv.

Ween in Chicago

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Please find attached the very hip cover of "All of My Love" by Ween...

Instructional Books, DVDS...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

What are some GOOD instructional books or DVDS for guitar and/or Bass? I am having trouble finding anything worthwhile, aside from the few good sites on the internet. There is no one in my town that teaches guitar or bass, so I don't have to much to work with.

ROCKSTAR

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i am usually unimpressed by the top 40 stuff on the radio but lately i have enjoyed ROCKSTAR by nickelback. thats a pretty good song and a neat video. the vid contains several celebs and personalities including dale earnhardt jr., billy gibbons, gene simmons. ted nugent, whats his name from hockey, whats his name from ultimate fighting, some models from playboy, the american chopper guys, joh rich, kid rock, and even an elvis impersonator. does anybody know who the bitch in the bathtub is? i think she is a porn actress.

Slash's Autobiography

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Despite Slash's unassuming, gentlemanly nature, the stories of drug abuse, guns, and crazy chicks made me want to go to church for some reason...here's a brief excerpt describing an evening at home after shooting heroin and patrolling his home with a shotgun. "One night I was patrolling the house with my shotgun and came down the bedroom stairs into the living room. Then I went up the stairs to the bedroom landing and up to the loft, where Megan was asleep. As I got up there, the gun went off and blasted through the ceiling opposite the loft. Megan didn't even wake up."

Which is more important to learn first, Chords, or Individual Notes

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Im trying to teach my lil bro how to play guitar. I tought myself and have been playing for about 3 years However, i wanna know whether is houd start my bro with chords, or single notes

Whats the one band that you would wish to see reunite?

Kienan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

........with dead or alive members......

I just started a YouTube account.

Michael — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I just started putting stuff on YouTube. If anyone is interested, you are more that welcome to check me out!! It is kind of a new experience for me but it is a lot of fun.

Hitting the stage ROCK!

evol666 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Time to load up the truck with amps, guitars, and my bass player's massive 2x15 cab and head to the club. There is nothing, I mean nothing, better than playing live. That second of anticipation before the first note is played is like plugging into the Tokyo power grid. It's how you get close to your guitar. Like soldier taking his riffle into battle. Who else here gigs regularly?

Top 10 Bestselling Albums

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

3. The Bodyguard Whitney Houston - Reported Sales: 31,698,000 4. Come on Over Shania Twain - Reported Sales: 30,460,000 Seriously?

whats in your cd player right now?

SATAN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

so what do you have in your cd player right now? or even your mp3 player or whatever... i have dane cook... oddly enough.... kind of a stupid thing for a guitarist to have in the cd player, but whatever....

Going to see Velvet Revolver and Alice in Chains - Oct 3

HomeStar — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm going to see Velvet Revolver for the 3rd time Oct 3. THey are one of my favorite bands, and play a great live show. I hate that Libertad has bombed, sales-wise, its a very solid guitar-rock album. Anyone else seen them? Oops =- I guess this should have been posted in the bands and artists....my bad

breakdowns....

Kenny Baccus — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm getting pretty sick of them, arn't you? Pretty much all hardcore bands (save some of the few original ones) do nothing but breakdowns now. Everything sounds the same, there's no creativity, and now hardcore bands and breakdowns exist only for the soul purpose of beating the shit out of eachother. If you think I don't know what I'm talking about, let me tell you I've seen quite a lot of hardcore bands where I'm from. (sacramento is one of the top places in the usa for hardcore metal after all) And I'll even enjoy a breakdown once in a while, but if it's just played over and over again like the hardcore bands of today do, I'll try my best to never play a breakdown again in my life. I'm not putting down all hardcore bands, (hell, some of my favorite metal bands do breakdowns themselves) just the stupid talentless ones. A perfect example of the kind of retarded hardcore breakdowns is in the video, in the convenient form of something halarious.

hugie thomasson has died. a good guitarist is gone...

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i have just learned that hugie thonasson passed away on sept 9. he had deep roots in rock music with the outlaws and was a member of lynyrd skynyrd for a period of time. i saw him live several times and he was a hell of a guitar player. he could set a strat on fire, and loved harley davidson motorcycles. he will be missed. SUPPORT SOUTHERN ROCK.

A New Frontier For Metal Musicians

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Many metal musicians that I've known over the years always were concerned about their audience being too small and never having enough venues to perform in. This guy has a great idea as far as reaching new audiences with metal.

nashville numbers system

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

this is a system that is nashvilles' version of tab. some of those guys are excellent players. does anybody know how to put it into plain english?

Religion V.S. Art

Kienan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Since the dawn of metal (and other subgeneres ect.) the argument has been beckond. there are of course those who manage to encorperate religion into there art, but there are also those who keep them seperated. On the one side people think that most music is against there bible but are they just being shallow and not reading into the lyrics and seeing that they very well could be somthing more?......any opinions?

New All Female Review, Not Just For Women Any More!

Xarkzila — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

OK... So I made a post in this forum a few days ago about an "All Female Review" to benefit domestic abuse shelters and rape centers in New Mexico. It seems that my email reply to the woman who is putting this all together has stuck a chord. She now realizes that this is more than just a problem for women and has opened up the show to include men. The concert is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 3rd. (See the other post for more details.) If you're good, and you would like to be included, let me know and I will put you in contact with the woman who is putting this together. (It's her decision whether you get to play or not, we're just the sound guys.) Blues/R&B is the genre. Santa Fe, NM is the place.

The 30th Anniversay of Punk

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Time magazine put together a time line covering the beginnings of punk and the bands that made it famous.

Some of the music I did with my last band

G_Barber — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm still working on getting some of my newer stuff mixed correctly enough for people to check out, but if anyone's interested, there are some instrumentals from my last band, Robot Destroy, at http://www.myspace.com/robotdestroy37 Feedback is always welcome and appreciated. :)

Post your Tunes

the BIG Mac! — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Well the title pretty much said it all. www.soundclick.com/celluloidhero Check it out tell me what you think =P

New All Female Review (Most Men Not Invited...)

Xarkzila — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Got an interesting email today from a woman who has been to my studio to record. I know I've said that for some reason, I'm cursed with the fact that women confide in me. They seem to consider me one of their own. Looking at the email address list of this email, it seems I'm the only male on it. That's either a testament to my understanding, or a big mistake! Anyway, I thought I'd post it here because it's a great idea for a great cause and Clear Gravy Productions is getting in on the ground floor with it. (Yes, I was a victim of domestic abuse. Go ahead and laugh. A man being abused by a woman... But it happens and it happened to my kids as well.) If anyone knows of any female groups who would like to participate, they can email me at musicman@cleargravy.com and I'll get them in touch with Nancy. Dear Blues Sisters, It was an amazing experience performing at Oskar Blues in July. I felt privileged to be in the company of so many talented and loving women. Thank you! I am creating an all-female blues / R&B "revue" concert in Santa Fe on Saturday, November 3rd, 2007. I would like to invite you to participate. I'm doing this for several reasons. First, there has never been anything like it in New Mexico. Second, I need support and empowerment from the community and from my sisters. Third, I would like to provide funding for some charities in town that have helped me. As many of you know, I was assaulted, strangled and nearly murdered 4 months ago. I lost the top octave of my voice and sustained an array of potentially permanent injuries. For some unknown reason, the judge allowed my predator to walk out of jail under "supervised house arrest" after the assault. My assailant was free and unmonitored for almost 2 months. On July 21st, he came after me a second time. Thankfully, I was away from my home in Colorado performing at Oskar Blues. The man was incarcerated three days later - only because of my insistence. At a recent hearing, that same judge allowed the criminal to walk free once again. We go to trial on Nov 6th. I'm scared and I'm angry. My case is not unique. New Mexico is plagued with domestic abuse. The legal system is not designed to protect victims of violent crime; sadly, abuse of women and children is "de rigeur" in this state. I am standing up to the system and fighting for my life and my safety. I still have a voice and I'm going to use it. The concert on Nov 3rd will be a fundraiser that will benefit The Esperanza Shelter For Battered Women & Families, and The Santa Fe Rape Crisis Center. Both agencies are very excited about this event. I am working on obtaining a large concert venue and sponsors. I don't know what the $$ will look like for the performers, but I'm not asking anyone to do it for free. We will have major promotion for this event. Please let me know if this interests anyone. Feel free to forward this to other female musicians. Much love, Nancy Nielsen

Easy Solos

Smitty — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey i wan to learn some easy solos. I already know the one to day tripper and knockin on heavens door. Thx everybody

your guitar heros

sixsteelstrings — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

out of all the amazing guitarists that have made music, who's music do you admire most. which guitarists make you want to play guitar and why? i really admire Nancy Wilson and Jimmy Page. Page because of his knowledge and genius of creating music. and Nancy Wilson because she is such a firecracker, she brings so much energy to the stage and goes all out, i was lucky enough to see heart. check out this video.

"52/52" campaign

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This could actually be cool. MTV's 52/52 is giving one artist per week, unsigned or otherwise, around 11 hours of exposure on the channel. 52 weeks and 52 artists. This past week it's been Rodrigo y Gabriella with special guest Alex Skolnick (who played guitar in Testament). I stopped watching MTV when I happened to stumble upon the video of Puff Daddy, Mace, a slow motion camera, and lots of fifties falling like rain, with Vegas a backdrop. Personally, I'd rather see Alex Van Halen swinging by his belt from a stage cable while swiggin' a beer [for those who haven't seen that, it's from the 'Panama' video]. What the hell, I'll give 52/52 a chance, but the first shitty pop star they put on there, so help me, I'm kicking them outta my house!

Icky Thump

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm not the biggest fan of the white stripes or any popular music really, but does anyone else love the main riff from icky thump? It is one of those classic riffs that is just pure rock n' roll, like the main riff to trampled under foot - led zeppelin.

AFI - On The Arrow

Austin095 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Does anybody know how to play AFI's "On The Arrow?" I think it's: Em, C, G (bar), D for the verse, and i dont know the chorus. can someone please help? I love the song and would really appreciate it if you could tell me how to play it or give me a site (other than ultimate guitar or 911 tabs) that has the tab. Thanks.

Greatest Multi-Instrumentalist of our Time?

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Here's Mark O'Connor playing Caprice no.1 [of 6] that he wrote for violin.

Anyone knows about Coldplay's new album?

RuiOlasBrandon 's — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

If you know something, post it here, please. ^^

Metallica Attacks Again

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Metallica and their legal counsel are on the brink of insanity as far as I'm concerned. Their most recent collective copyright and digital rights issue pertains to their fear that album sales will plummet because the song "One" appears in Guitar Hero III. Activion's counsel issued a statement saying that they paid Metallica a licensing fee for the use of the song and attributes the band's lawsuit to their recently developed "batshit insanity". I agree but I'm sure of there not being a chapter in the Copyright Law 101 handbook that cites "batshit" as a recognized type of insanity. There's no band that I hate more than them. I could see Metallica being concerned about losing album sales if they offered an entire albums worth of material but those songs wouldn't appear anyway unless they were licensed. They're not going to lose a dime for having "One" appear in a video game. All of the young cats that play that game may not be aware of all of a band's early catalog so it probably would benefit those artists in promoting their music. Bands, like Metallica, are being paid to market their music in a video game. Everyone else on the planet has to pay for advertising. I wish they'd just shut the F up!

Music types: Emo VS Metal-Heads

RuiOlasBrandon 's — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

So, what do you say about this? Are you a Metal Banger? Or an EmO ? Who is the best? Who's got the best damn music?

How to Become a Guitar God

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

The ingredients according to Wikihow. Bring on the "this list is stupid because_____"

title of zz top song ??

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

can anybody tell me the name of the zz top song in the movie "from dusk till dawn"? its played when they first go into the bar in mexico and again during the final credits. thats a kick ass song and i have been tryin for 2 weeks to remember what its called.

best slide riffs ever

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

freebird definitely deserves a vote, as well as statesboro blues by the allman bros. anybody else care to give thier opinion?

Best Guitar Riff EVER!

Smitty — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I want to hear a list of the greatest Riffs ever! Stuff like Sweet Child, Crazy Train, and Smoke on the Water. Have any of you heard the riff from "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits. Listen to it and post responses to it. Isn't it just buetifly kick ass?

Man this guy is a nerd.....but could whoop my ass at guitar hero

Kienan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

lol

I don't know if you guys have seen this...

Nicole — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

But they are extremely bad, the worst i've ever, ever ever ever seen. Omg...i can't stop listening for some reason, its so bad.

Top 5 things that the media wont let go

Kienan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

1. Randy Rhoads- Yes it was sad, yes he was a god, yes it was tragic......but over 20 years later they still give his biography and final lessons, ive read them a 100 times! 2. Dave Mustaine V.S. Metallica- it has been argued in every magazine, every forum, and between every bandmate 3. Metal music=Satin- Ever since Sabbath chrisined a new genre parents, teachers, and reporters wont stop talkin about how metal is the work of the devil.....it aint changin so quit complainin 4. Logo's, Brand names, and endorsments- Sure it would be nice to have any company hand you free merchandise so long as you play it, but whatever happend to the music that wasnt $$$ driven 5. The new uprising star- the media will promote the shit outa ene one who sounds half decent and has one hit, but where will they be in 10 years? if they were truly great they could make it big without a new frenzie like megadeth, metallica, iron maiden, rage againt the machine......ect.

Rock List: Fifteen Tracks That Make You Wonder “WHO Was That?!”

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

A list of songs that don’t sound at all like the artist performing them. Here’s the final list: 1. “Tusk,” Fleetwood Mac 2. “D’yer Mak’er,” Led Zeppelin 3. “Jump,” Van Halen 4. “Discotheque,” U2 5. “My World,” Guns N’ Roses 6. “Love Cats,” The Cure 7. “Lay Lady Lay,” Bob Dylan 8. “Helter Skelter,” The Beatles 9. “Beth,” Kiss 10. “Pepper,” Butthole Surfers 11. “Here Comes Your Man,” Pixies 12. “Rocky Racoon,” The Beatles 13. “What Condition My Condition Is In,” Kenny Rogers 14. “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress,” The Hollies 15. “Bang the Drum All Day,” Todd Rundgren

The 25 Coolest Guitar Solos

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

According to Rolling Stone: 1. “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” Guns N’ Roses 2. “Freebird,” Lynyrd Skynyrd 3. “One,” Metallica 4. “Comfortably Numb,” Pink Floyd 5. “Marquee Moon,” Television 6. “Crossroads,” Cream 7. “Purple Rain,” Prince 8. “Machine Gun,” Jimi Hendrix 9. “Ball and Biscuit,” The White Stripes 10. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” The Beatles 11. “Stairway to Heaven,” Led Zeppelin 12. “Eruption,” Van Halen 13. “November Rain,” Guns N’ Roses 14. “Alive,” Pearl Jam 15. “Paranoid Android,” Radiohead 16. “Maggot Brain,” Funkadelic 17. “Fortunate Son,” Creedence Clearwater Revival 18. “Time,” Pink Floyd 19. “Hotel California,” Eagles 20. “Cinnamon Girl,” Neil Young 21. “Yellow Ledbetter,” Pearl Jam 22. “Telegraph Road,” Dire Straits 23. “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed,” Allman Brothers 24. “Soma,” Smashing Pumpkins 25. “Scar Tissue,” Red Hot Chili Peppers

to much free time

charles — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

must of taken them a lone time to make this. i hope it was from more then just youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCPlewIJsL8

Music moves brain to pay attention, study finds

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Using brain images of people listening to short symphonies by an obscure 18th-century composer, a research team from the Stanford University School of Medicine has gained valuable insight into how the brain sorts out the chaotic world around it. The research team showed that music engages the areas of the brain involved with paying attention, making predictions and updating the event in memory. Peak brain activity occurred during a short period of silence between musical movements - when seemingly nothing was happening.

Apple Gets in Trouble..For Selling Music

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Eminem's music publisher filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Apple Computer Inc. on Monday, alleging the computer giant violated copyrights by allowing unauthorized downloads of the Detroit rapper's songs onto iPods. Apple sells individual songs for 99 cents and gives 70 cents back to the recording label (in this case, Universal). Out of that $.70, Universal pays about 9.1 cents to the music publisher. Eminem's music publisher states that they have never authorized Universal to allow the downloads and have demanded that Apple cease and desist online distribution of their music. Apple has reportedly refused.

"wino"

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i have always liked the lead stuff in wino by skynyrd. especially the wah. is anybody familiar with it?

GUITAR HERO THREAD

Zombre — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

hahahaha Check it out, funny as hell. Guitar Hero's the best.

jazz standards

charles — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

so i will be a freshmen in college this fall. Are there any jazz standards that would help me to know or that everyone else will know? so far i know: Autumn Leaves, Moonlight in Vermont and Scrapple from the Apple any help would be great. thanks

isnt there ANYONE here that loves both country and rock?

Johnny — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i like rock music as much as anybody here, but i also enjoy country music very much. i especially like the guys who have managed to mix the two. surely there must be some who feel the same way. im sure there are many who share my passion because nearly every show i have been to has been a sell-out crowd. i would like to know your opinions. SUPPORT SOUTHERN ROCK

35 percent heavy metal songs have Satanist content - "expert"

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

‘Having researched 700 most popular heavy metal songs revealed that half of them is about murder, 7 percent is positive about suicide, and 35 percent preaches a variety of Satanist ideologies,’ Kondratyev said in his interview published in Rossiyskaya Gazeta daily on Monday. Too bad they didn't include a breakdown song by song. How else am I supposed to plan my evil-doings?

Scoring The Incredibles

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

A brief behind the scenes shoot looking in at the recording process of "The Incredibles". They recorded the orchestra in one room with limited isolation and with 2" tape. Break out the Studers Mildred...there's a movie to be made. The vid also has brief encounters with the composer, director, conductor and some of the orchestra players. Me no more talkie you watch at it...

Why New Music Doesn't Sound As Good As It Did

Xarkzila — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I found this pretty interesting in a strange sort of way. My studio is constantly getting comments about how our recordings don't sound like what you hear on the radio. Then, we view dynamic range as an important part of music. (Unless it's metal where there are few dynamics in the first place. Why New Music Doesn't Sound As Good As It Did Wed Jun 27, 2007 10:17PM EDT Never mind that today's factory-produced starlets and mini-clones just don't have the practiced chops of the supergroups of yesteryear, pop in a new CD and you might notice that the quality of the music itselfâ€”maybe something as simple as a snare drum hitâ€”just doesn't sound as crisp and as clear as you're used to. Why is that? It's part of the music industry's quest to make music louder and louder, and it's been going on for decades, at least since the birth of the compact disc. Click the link for a nice little video, a mere 2 minutes long, which explains it in detail, with audio cues that you'll be able to hear in crisp detail. The key to the problem is that, in making the soft parts of a track louder (in the process making the entire track loud), you lose detail in the song: The difference between what's supposed to be loud and what's supposed to be soft becomes less and less. The result is that, sure, the soft parts of a song are nice and loud, but big noises like drum beats become muffled and fuzzy. But consumers often subconsciously equate loudness with quality, and thus, record producers pump up the volume. Anything to make a buck. The bigger problem is that this is all unnecessary. Stereo equipment is more powerful today than ever, and last time I checked, every piece of music hardware had a volume knob. Don't take my word for it: Pop in the first CD you bought and play it at the same volume level as the most recent one you bought. You might be shocked by what you hear. Anyone still wondering why the music business is suffering?

Where in the hell is industrial?

SexDrogenUndIndustrial — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I moved here, springfield mo, from chicago. I used to play in an industrial band for a few years while I was there...It's next to friggin impossible to find any industrial musicians around this area...It's a shame that the industrial scene sucks so damn bad around here. I play guitar, and have for several years....Why can't I find a friggin musician worth a shit....oh and by the way, im new to guitar.com

VH1 - Heavy: The Story of Metal

phucher — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I guess that this would be a good place to post a topic about this series. I saw it a while back and I saw it again at a friends house. I thought it was pretty cool as it goes all the way from black sabbath to modern day heavy metal. what did everyone think of it???? for those who saw it.

imdb of music

charles — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

some where on the Internet there has to be an IMDB type site but with CD instead of movies. anyone know where that site is?

Things that rock....HARD!

shanejohnson2002 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This is a post for all of you out there to share your #1 most awesome thing that rocks in any category (as long as music or bands is one of them). Here's my picks: Band / Musician - Paul Gilbert. Solos are fast, the music is awesome, he's got an amazing stage presence and he surrounds himself with great musicians. How can you go wrong? Song - Tie between Nickelback "Animals" and Godsmack "Awake". God, those songs make me want to go invade a country. Other - Optimus Prime, Old monster movies, muscle cars, automatic weapons (yes, I'm in the military so I've fired a few), James Bond, and watching an air strike.

A Musical Dispute

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This argument has nothing to do with political motivation nor who is downloading what for free and such, it's more of a heated debate between Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker mimed out by a way hip beatnik in an acting class. Don't wreck your drawers...

music without guitar (gasp)

johnmarkh — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i like a lot of music without guitar. accapella is really cool sometimes. i just came back from africa a few days ago, and this is a song i heard often. i tried to make my own version. the video is imogen heap live singing just for now. its spot on and amazing. i really like eric whitacre and things like that too. there's a lot of things that people say with their chordal structure and lyrics besides with their 1 5 6 4 pop progressions and pentatonic wankery. http://www.lightningmp3.com/live/file.php?fid=8179

What inspires you to write a good tune?

Kienan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Latley I've felt uninspired n need somthin to get me goin. any help?

Floyd: Speak to me/Breathe

Nicole — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Why does it cut off? Is it my copy of dark side of the moon? Or is it a prequel to on the run, which i don't find in any way congruous with the speak to me/breathe.

Advice for a Band ready to hit the stage for the frst time.

Kienan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This topic is to help all those musicians who are ready to hit the stage for the first time and have no idea what to do. Just post some advice from your expireinces and hopefully it helps someone out.

Smashing Pumpkins New Vid

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

The new video Tarantula from the Smashing Pumpkins off the new album Zeitgeist. Enjoy, or not.

Best Led Zeppelin album to buy

Nicole — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Pretty much self-explanitory. Looking to buy some Zeppelin...what is their best album or one of them anyways?

favorite albums

Tallmexicanstud — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Okay, i wanna get my friend like 3-5 albums of rock, cause he i barely gettin into rock. here are the ones i am thinkin of: Appetite for Destruction Nevermind Zeppelin IV (Zoso) Californication Sublime

Stairway to Heaven Not Allowed

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Picture says it all. I think they might be tired of hearing "the classics".

Hear Colors as Music

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This is pretty dope! It's only for Mac users (sorry PC peeps), it's pretty sweet. You can download a free demo. Basically it converts colors to sounds and it's customizable. You can set it to autoplay and it scans and entire image and plays the sounds associated with colors. I opened this image (Aurora Borealis from space) and let it go nuts: http://tivac.com/images/backgrounds/AuroraBorealis.jpg Very cool app.

Most irritating song ever

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

According to Yahoo! Music, "James Blunt's multimillion-selling ballad "You’re Beautiful" has been voted the most irritating song of all time." Having not heard the song before I listened to the iTunes 30 second sample, and yes it's pretty annoying. But man there have been some very irritating songs throughout the history of pop-music. Here are the runner-ups: The full top 10 for OnePoll's Most Irritating Song of All Time is as follows: 1. "You’re Beautiful" - James Blunt 2. "Axel F" - Crazy Frog 3. "MMMBop" - Hanson 4. "Mr. Blobby" - Mr. Blobby 5. "Birdie Song" - The Tweets 6. "Shout" - Lulu 7. "Agadoo" - Black Lace 8. "Grace Kelly" - Mika 9. "My Heart Will Go On" - Celine Dion 10. "Macarena" - Los Del Rio I'm sure you guys have some to add, here are a few of mine: 1. Any N-Sync song 2. Cotton eye Joe 3. Any Britney Spears song but mainly "Oops..." I don't mean to discredit any artists, I mean that, but you gotta admit some songs make you want to either 1. Jump out a window or 2. Throw your radio out the window. So let's hear it, I know you've all got some songs that irk you..

Video Game Music

the BIG Mac! — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Is there anybody else here who aprechiates video game music as much as me, if so whats your favorite song? Mine is from the super nintendo game "Secret of Mana". The song is called "into the thick of it". Heres what it sounds like, Check it out. http://www.vgmusic.com/music/console/nintendo/snes/somfield.mid

Fire reacting to music

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This is pretty awesome. I've been seeing lately how certain frequencies effect matter like rice, sand and also water. Seeing the fire dance according to frequencies and different music is kick ass.

big bummer

charles — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

so my band had a show tonight and we were just on it. together on every song my solos where great. it was the best show i ever played. but... their were maybe 8 people there 4 of which came with my band. but oh well you can win them all. that ever happen to any of you guys?

Finally a solution to cutting out the record labels!

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

As with most things, the simpler the better :) .

Sweet Stop-Motion Music Video Using Dice

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Pretty sweet, check it out. It's kinda like that White Stripes vid but smoother. I can't even imagine the hours that go into this.

Who's gonna use RYPE ?

polal2is — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

As soon as it's available I'll get it what a great idea what about YOU ?

What is the best website for Guitar Pro Tabs According to you...

polal2is — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Ultimate guitar or...

Check out my video

polal2is — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I recorded this stuff Last year Let me know what you think of it !

i liked him better when he was on drugs!

bensokol — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I saw this on Leno a while back, and completely forgot about it until now. David Lee Roth has gone mad!! No more stage acrobatics, no more flying, no more tight leather outfits, and no more drugs. that is the recipe for desaster that sparked strummin' with the devil, DLR's bluegrass album of VH hits. it puts shame to those classic hits, and made me cry. i have one question for Mr. Roth, and that is why. why did he stop doing drugs? why did he think it was a good idea to do bluegrass covers of Van Halen? and why has he not been assassinated by Edward yet? m/ ~Sokol

Dir en Grey ~ Akuro no Oka chords

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey, I'm a beginner and would like to find out the chords (and order) played in the beginning of this song (before the bass kicks in): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MfcMn6jwYM I want to work on bits and pieces of this song as I go along with my learning (assuming it's an ok song for a beginner to focus on). I have such an urge to play along when I see my favorite bands playing live! Thanks, and any additional tips appreciated.

Music Shop (quality/ quantity)

sixsteelstrings — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

what makes a great music shop? is it the wide selection of guitars and gear? or can a shop that might not have as much gear make up for it with a great staff and a better vibe, be a better store? ive seen both kinds. the store where the employees run around playing the drums and don't bother to talk to the customers, but have a ton of awesome guitars. also the store that is a little smaller and not as great of a selection, but it has awesome employees that talk to you and tell you about their guitars. what do you guys think? where would you be more likely to buy?

So you want a record deal? Think again!

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I've always hated record companies for a variety of reasons and after I read this article [at the link in the URL field] three things happened: One, I hated them more than ever before! Two, I realized that my success as a composer and recording musician is completely my own destiny and third that Courtney Love is a present day liberator of the musically oppressed. Read the article. It's lengthy but you'll be glad you did!

Improvisation vs Composition

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

What do you think about these two approaches to music? I've heard some excellent compostions by people like Satriani or Vai but at the same time I've heard thematic development in an improvised solo by gypsy players like Bireli Lagrene or Stochelo Rosenberg that could rival them. What do you say:do you prefer music created in the heat of the moment or painstakingly composed to perfection?

B4MD: How a popstar is made

Sullivancountychops — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Just another trailer from the B4MD documentary film. I'm sure you will all love this one.

freebird or stairway?

Tallmexicanstud — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

ok, so me and my friend ALWAYS argue which one's better. we recognize they are both good, but which one is better in your opinion?

Anyone like Death Metal or Hardcore?

guitarn00b — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I was just wondering, since so many people on this site like different styles, if anyone here likes hardcore or death metal. I don't personally like all of it, but I think that certain bands like Job For A Cowboy, Between the Buried and Me, Death, Daath, and Into Eternity are really good at what they do. Most people I know think that a lot of it is really repetitive, but the bands that actually do something inventive with the genre are extremely good. Anyone agree?

Ink Poisoning

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I don't even know what to say. This is too cool to say words about it...

DVD Rave from the Red Rocker

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Sammy Hagar releases his live DVD "Livin' It Up! In St. Louis" at a red carpet fiesta at the Pageant Club in downtown St. Louis complete with a live performance, guacamole and a salesmanship conference in which he will, in detail, divulge the details behind his recent sale of the Cabo Wabo Tequila Works for 80 million dollars! Rock and roll...

Who is better Slash or Dimebag Darrell?

The Flash — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I say Dimebag Darrell

Led Zeppelin Is Greatest

Sam Pederson — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Led Zepp, greatest until end of time. No doubt about that. Agree?

Originality in Our Music

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

In the day and age that we live in, and with all the music that has come before us, is it still possible to find new ways to construct the musical wheel? Aside from technical proficiency and knowledge of musical relationships [melody, rhythm, harmony, tone & timbre, etc.] what do you cats do to turn your knowledge into creative ideas? Do you just jam and hope for the best or do you perhaps sit down with a preconceived mood in mind and try to write for that mindset? Me personally, I'll put my creative side to bed for a week and just work on my technique. I'll listen to as much new music as possible and absorb whatever I can. Sometimes it'll take longer than that but generally speaking I'll have fresh ears and a compass bearing a few degrees off of my usual course.

Rise Against and Thrice

RobsMad — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Rise Against and Thrice are my two favorite bands because they write some of the best lyrics i've ever heard. Most people don't stop, take a look and try to analye their songs if they would then they would see how great their songs really are.

faith no more

Kevin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

any other fans here? I love these guys. Anyways, actually my real question is, my band is covering one of their songs (not epic), and I was wondering if anyone new how I could replicate jim martin's tone on the song Kindergarten. I think it's a chorus effect, although I'm not sure, there's these harmonics on there that just sound kind of wierd.

Sick Tunes and Djembe Fans

D. Bedard — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I have been looking to try to get something started with Djembes incorporated a good amount, and didjeridoos as well. I Cannot play a didge, and accomplished players seem to be hard to come by. I can play the guitar pretty well (at least I hope) and i love to bust out the djembes. Both Djembes and didges really bring a unique sound to the table. So if anyone thinks that trying to throw these instruments into a variety of covers and trying to make a different sound could be possible or interesting, give me a shout.

Sgt. Peppers

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Some people have recently exhumed the debate over whether or not the "Sgt. Pepper's..." album by the Beatles represents the pinnacle of perfection in rock/pop culture in that the production is envied by producers, engineers, and writers even by today's standards or rather does it symbolize the beginnings of pretension that many artists subscribed to in the decades to follow. It is, in fact opinion after all, so I say that music shouldn't subscribe to critique as a factor of its creation. Songs and pieces write themselves based on who the person is that channels them. I don't find that pretentious at all.

Acoustic vs Electric

Snoflak3 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'm really posting this just to see the reactions. OK, now who thinks that acoustic guitar is "better" than the electric? I DO! I happen to think the the electric is an awesome instrument, and it does a loyal job, providing nearly all of the most popular music genre, rock. But it may be just me, but I find the electric guitar to lack a certain something. A certain special aura. A soul if you will. It has a heart, but what good is a heart that pumps around empty blood? I suppose that sounds very condescending towards the machine version of the guitar, and maybe I'm over exaggerating, but I believe the acoustic guitar posses a soul, and has a fuller, richer sound. I'm not trying to say the electric guitar, whether with distortion, overdrive, flanger, phaser or chorus sounds bad, it just doesn't sound...full. I'd like to have feedbackon this: reasons for and against either type of guitar. Examples, pictures and vidos would be better for making a point, I hope this will settle the long debate about which one is superior, or whether they are equal.

Completely Knuts!

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Imagine this...you've been drafted! Not to shoot at other human beings but rather to perform for an agency called Armed Forces Entertainment. By the way, you won't get paid. Nope, instead they'll wrap you in Kevlar™, then into a jumpsuit con helmet, then into a rickety prop plane with no windows into a war zone to perform for troops that have been shot at daily or have lost their companions. The good news is you don't have to pay for travel. The AFE pays for that and provides the band a modest per diem, but otherwise the notion of knowing that you have served your country is the reward. Nation, this should be enough. If your band plays SXSW this year, be weary of the guy sporting a sidearm asking whether or not you've secured a deal yet.

Imagine Avril Didn't Sing "Imagine"

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Instant Karma is the title of a two disc set to benefit the Amnesty International Campaign to save Darfur. One of Lennon's most famous post-Beatle tracks "Imagine" is done by Avril. I guess I have to applaud the producer(s) in their choice here...to take one of Lennon's best known tracks, have a teen idol sing the tune, and get money out of the hands of the mall dwellers and into the hands of the people that truly could benefit from it because, "Hey Avril is singing that song I heard once by that old guy."

Personal Theme Song

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Music is the same for me as a smell, flavor or sight that defines for me a moment in my own short time line. An example maybe? Alright. "Amazing Grace" is a hard one for me because when I was a kid, my parents took me to church with my younger brother and sister. Whilst they played it on the organ during one of the many interludes in the service my brother blasted ass and I had to almost bite my lip to avoid causing a scene involving maniacal laughter and finger pointing. They also played it at my Irish grandmothers funeral but all I could think about was my brother and his reaction to hot dogs and beans. But sometimes I am unable to figure out why something gets to me. I know that it alters my mind and physical being enough to realize that I'm uncomfortable in my own skin, like I should be somewhere else. Music is just one of those things that we create but I'm beginning to think that it's more something we channel. So here's one of the many tunes that moves me. And the delivery is pretty funny. Scrubs

Marilyn Manson

Kevin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

OK, OK, I know I'll probably get burned at the stake here, but I'm actually a really good fan. I like his music, and the guitar work is simple, but does it's job. Besides, Daisy Berkowitz and John 5 are both awesome guitarists, especially John 5. I love his solo stuff that is liek country, metal, shred stuff, it rocks. Anyways, are there any other fans here?

Billy Corgan, Paris Hilton poses for Explosion, Grim Reaper

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Some Chicago crazies broke into the Smashing Pumpkins rehearsal space but not for guitars, amps, drums or money. Instead it was a knights mission in which the two, now jailed, thieving lovers of the Gourdes broke in looking for photos and information about their new release Zeitgeist. The various photos, including Paris Hilton posing in front of a backdrop of an exploding bomb, were published to the fan site Netphoria without the band's consent. I guess their actions can only be deemed noble if the material from Zeitgeist is better than the nonsense from the Zwan record. I want my seventeen dollars back...

Usher Confirms Speculative Report...

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

R&B artist, Usher confirmed speculative reporting that he has fired his long time manager...his mom! Evidently, she became disgusted and disheartened by Usher's increasingly frequent requests for more ho's and Grey Goose.

Need a Sweet Band Name

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

If you have any ideas post them here. Nothing stupid plz

SXSW Highlights

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Where confidence and too much chicken reign supreme. The link shall set you free Jedi's.

SumDeath

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Sum41=Rock+political message. First of all I'm still chuckling about the "Solid Gold Dancers" from this video from like 3 years ago (or something like that). Seems Sum41 is taking the message "We're all to blame" a bit further with "March Of The Dogs" in which they pronounce: "Ladies and gentlemen of the underclass/ the president of the United States of America is dead...And now the president's dead/Because they blew off his head/No more neck to be red/I guess to heaven he fled" Seems to be a fad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZhqAJjpBCQ Anyone see this movie? I have. It does an interesting job of trying to make you feel remorse for GWB.

On the road again

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Willie Nelson will not face jail time even after "State troopers said they found marijuana and hallucinogenic mushrooms on Nelson's tour bus after pulling it over on Interstate 10". Isn't he like 90 years old? I give huge claps to Willie for keeping it real after all these years. Poor fellas been "examined" deeply by the IRS and now busted for possession. With all the problems in the world and this country, personally I think a hippie getting high in a bus that runs on Biodiesel is the least of our worries, but that's just mee.

Who let the dogs out?

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Apparently Australia. It's become clear it is in fact kinda hard being Snoop D-O double G. He was recently denied entrance into Australia after failing a character test. I assume keeping your mind on your money and your money on your mind takes time away from the more basic tasks in life, like smiling and not exhaling bong hits in the face of immigration officials.

Software 30 years in the making

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I don't feel so bad. Yeah Rype is like forever and a-day late but Pete Townshend took 30 years to create his "Method Music - Imaginary Sitters, Imaginary Galaxies". They claim "The Method is software that creates music, allowing you to 'sit' for a musical portrait just as if you were being painted. The software 'paints' your music. It will only take a few minutes of your time." Direct link:http://www.lifehouse-method.com

Chris Cornell Interview

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

This thread really could have gone anywhere...recording, songwriting, electric guitar, but it really boils down to the human experience in music. Chris talks about his writing process, his minimalist digital demo tools, the approach taken to his first album post-Audioslave, and the experience working with Gary Lucas and Steve Lillywhite. I can't wait for this record to come out!

The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I always WANT to love these guys. But something about the music just doesn't grab me and pull me in. Blood Sugar Sex Magic was huge and came out at a peek moment in my life but for me it never stuck. It's not an album I listen to today. I've even had the pleasure of having an intimate lunch with the Flea and hung out with Kiedis and Navarro in London. My point - this latest video for "Tell me baby" changes this. This video, in my opinion is awesome and says allot about all musicians or anyone trying to "make it". I love the humility, I love the vibe, I love the message. It made me buy the song and this song has placed itself into my daily playlist, which is no small feat.

i'm so out of touch with popular music

johnmarkh — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

so i went to mtv.com and looked who's at the top singles chart. fergie, akon... I search for akon's myspace. a song starts. its I V iv IV, with a beat, and a guy singing. at first, i thought "why does music suck so much." but i guess its just a natural progression. in western music history you've got...middle ages, renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, 20th century. i know from music history class, church music in the renaissance was getting too chaotic, to complex. you couldn't understand the words, and it was basically worthless for the service. so a guy named Giovanni Palestrina started making simplified music, and people loved it. are we just in a simplified music phase, or are we just looking for boobs and beats that we can bounce to? what do sane people listen to that are 30-50? just the same oldies stuff they grew up with? why do people stop looking for new music?

Invincible Overlord

Hetjr — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

an AMAZING side project from Tom Dumont of "No Doubt" i highly recommend this stuff. It's awesome. all their music is free to dl. it's all like dark, moody instrumentals full of ambient distant sounding distorted guitars, acoustics, piano, synth, strings, and some of it has a bit of an industrial vibe. check it out.

South Park Music Tour

Xarkzila — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Looks like this could be a pretty nice time. Hoping to be there with a booth for the studio, sharing it with my wife who will be selling their overstock of T-Shirts and other wear. June 21-24 in, where else? South Park, Colorado. Best of all it's free!

As Daylight Dies

Captain Fantastic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

The month old Killswitch Engage release, "As Daylight Dies", is a must have record. I guess you really don't have to do anything (freewill, etc.), but this disk does rip! (No Pun Intended) Really excellent exchanges in the vocal between angst-driven screaming and ridiculously polished chest voice. Howard's amazing! The riffs are pure adrenalin. Peas

Your internet radio stations?

ibzRG — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Some of you already know of www.pandora.com The idea is you that you create a station (or more of them) based on a song or artist you like and pandora goes on to play songs that share features and qualities with the song/artist you entered. You can provide positive/negative feedback for every song pandora comes up with, so you can keep the station to your perfect liking. It's a perfect way to dig up music you might like that you didn't know of. So what internet radio stations are you guys tuned to?

Find free, GOOD music.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I ran across this site a few years ago, they've only recently redone the entire site. I've found some awesome stuff here. http://www.epitonic.com Great place to find all kinds of music that you may not have heard before. Free downloads of several tracks from each album as well as all kinds of info, and links to similar albums and groups.

New music I've found

Jason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

I'd like to thank Hetjr, Stephen Monteiro and kurt for turning me onto some new music. I'm going to wait to purchase until we have all the tracking in place so they get due commissions on the purchase I make. Keep it up, there's lots of great music out there.

These recommendations just happen to be right up my alley:
Hetjr -

new megadeth

Hetjr — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

i downloaded the new megadeth song "Sleepwalker" from the roadrunner records website yesterday. i dare say.... best song from them since the Youthanasia cd.

Jazz: Music of Gods

ballboy622 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

Hey who else around here plays jazz?

Shuffling off to Buffalo

loquaciousmusic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100

If I were to set my iTunes to "Shuffle" and press the "-->" arrow five times, which songs would come up? "Mellow Jam" by Blur "Broken Hearts" by Living Colour "Hold On To Your Friends" by Mozzer "Hungry for Love" by Todd Rundgren "Turn On Your Love Light" by the G Dead Sounds good to you?

Guitar.com/Music

jazz guitar tabs

Make Music in a Dream (New Masterpiece) - JTC

Playing with the big boys tonight

Found these lyrics...

7dayBinge album!

Brian Setzer

Is Dance music really music?

The New Spaghetti Noodle Incident (JTC)

music/guitar careers and colleges

Sound clip with the SG

Zoot Suit Guitar From Gibson?

New...

For the King (JTC)

New Alice In Chains

Can anyone name this vocal effect?

Medieval Peace (JTC)

New Tune from SiddP

Music from This Dying Soul

Everyone on this website...

No guitars, but wow!

Who I\'m Supposed to Be (JTC)

New Tune!!! Please check it and rate it!!

Songs stuck in your head

Poll: What do you think of this song?

My track of the day

My newest crap on the internet

The next few months

Alfred Music Publishing And Musicnotes.com Partner To Honor Les Paul\'s Memory With A Free ...

I submit this track to your jamming powers

Worlds best Record Promotion!

new song XP

What are you listening to?

And they say gear doesn\'t help.

So, Padre...

FOR FREE GUITAR SOFTWARES, GUITAR BOOKS, TRICKS, GUIDENCE FOR PROFESSIONALS AND FOR BEGINNERS ...

Seasick Steve rules!!

How about some opinions on this one..?

Am I the only one? (That doesn\'t like Dream Theater)

Corey Taylor doing Acoustic Tom Petty cover

Recommendation?

Rhythm Harmonies

Help me with my music library!

100 Ways To Play Better Guitar PART 1

Epicenter 09 in 2 more weeks!

Help me win a keyboard!

Summer NAMM 2009

Songs

Songs

Impressions

New music.

Mine first song wif vocals

ugh. i suck

Bands and how famous they are.

I wrote this.......

Can anybody name this guitarist?

A vocal lesson

Any one heard of this??

Ticketmaster and Live Nation

Finally got some video up.

Polar Bears In A Clown Car

Next 7

***The Bhairav Jam***

Classical + Rock = Moody Blues

Tappin and playing

How to get the audience going...

Lead guitarist, Taylor Morgan from the band \" Enlace \" plays \"No ...

Anybody need vocals?

311-UPLIFTER

Metal...

Best song ever xD

Lenny Breau Style Harmoncs Lessons

So I did this thing Sunday.. I called it everywhere

Backing Tracks (Need More of em)

Hey guys! I just shared the same stage as Aziz ibrahim, former guitarist of the Stonre Roses ...

Scorpions

Jeff Beck live at Ronnie Scots

What is your least/most favorite open Major chord?

Al-Spanyol!!!!

My attempt at Johnny Cash

The Bhairav Jam