June 13, 20197 yr Yes, I spoke in general terms. I didn´t mean that they were not able to compose good songs but IMO they have focused so much on technique, skills and speed that in the end they have forgotten the essence of music that is nothing more than transmitting emotions... Do not pay much attention to me guys: It's late, I'm tired and I start rambling ?
June 13, 20197 yr There’s a certain amount of truth to it, but I think what everyone needs to keep in mind is context. To someone who doesn’t listen to jazz, all jazz sounds the same. To someone who doesn’t listen to classical, all classical sounds the same. To someone who doesn’t listen to a lot of technically proficient musicians with a lot of ego who like to show off, all guitar wankery sounds the same. And it’s not black and white neither. I definitely listen to a lot of guitar wankery, and there’s definitely some I like more and some I like less. I think Malmsteem is a horrible offender (hear his recent cover of George Harrison), and I think Satch and Al Di Meola are often grouped unfairly with the others, when both of them are wonderfully musical.
June 13, 20197 yr https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Affirming_the_consequent Let P = Guitar Wankery ( https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wankery , #2) Let Q = Shredding (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shred_guitar ) All Guitar Wankery is Shredding Not All Shredding is Guitar Wankery Speed / Virtuosity can be an additional articulation to emote. e.g. Does the "Off Piste" Shredding ( say 2:40-3:25, you'll know it when you hear it) help or hinder in the following (from many, many youtube bedroom guitarists) cover(s) of Vinnie Moore's J.S.Bach / April Sky? Edited June 13, 20197 yr by Grahame
June 14, 20197 yr Fucking outstanding hard rock. Lead singer sounds like a female Geddy Lee/Brian Molko, in a good way. 3 hours ago, Grahame said: https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Affirming_the_consequent Let P = Guitar Wankery ( https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wankery , #2) Let Q = Shredding (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shred_guitar ) ...
June 14, 20197 yr ^The math adds up. The point the riffing stops serving the music, it becomes wankery. Don't wank.
June 15, 20197 yr Baroness, Gold & Grey fucking outstanding! Edit: no, that was just the first song, I fucking hate this Mostly the vocalist
June 15, 20197 yr A collection of videos of this cover band because the below graphic made me sad so many different ways. Edited June 15, 20197 yr by blessingx
June 17, 20197 yr If he had trimmed a few of the lesser tracks and tightened this up I think it'd be right up there with his very best. His songwriting was rarely better.
June 19, 20197 yr Napalm Death "Utopia Banished" I usually listen only when I´m training. I recognize that they are not my type.
June 21, 20197 yr Throwing this on. I always thought the Raconteurs were one of the two groupings that made Jack White palatable (the other being with Meg). Should be interesting
June 21, 20197 yr in honor of purchasing tickets to see her in august... Sarah McLachlan - Fumbling Towards Ecstasy
June 24, 20197 yr Cradle Of Filth. "Lovecratf & Witch Hearts" They have a pretty cool version of "Hallowed Be Thy Name" of the Maidens
June 25, 20197 yr Ulysses, On Safari yet another SMOD find, but this is hippie dippy psychedelic instead. Listen to this song from their previous album: https://ulyssesgb.bandcamp.com/track/song-that-has-to-be-sung (...and then listen to the entirety of On Safari ) Previous was also retro psych rock, too, with a serious Jeff Lynne fetish, and I dig. https://aurablaze.bandcamp.com/
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