take me down to the whammy bar &mdash 09/04/07 - 05:44:49 PM
gimmie another shot of this, bartender! Very adrenaline-charged soundbed there... guitar-playing was pretty nimble and growly, nice work! Sorta weird, having you switch to electric, and Ziti switch to acoustic... what's this world coming to? Sounds like you dropped into the saddle nicely there! Great collab, you two!
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Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
Well... &mdash 09/05/07 - 11:56:26 AM
...it's not a permanent switch, drak. For either z or me (that rhymes). But, yeah: the change of pace is great.
Just ordered your DVD...looking forward to the view.
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wow &mdash 09/04/07 - 05:45:44 PM
This is really nice. The track is so energetic and that guitar of yours is kicking much ass. Im upset it ended so soon.
You guys need to do more collabs. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, SL... &mdash 09/05/07 - 12:00:12 PM
...it would be nice to extend it...probably not anytime real soon, though. This was a great restart for me on electric. Perfect length for the moment.
There will be more collabs with Hector. I'm looking forward to them.
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You're having fun, aren't you? &mdash 09/04/07 - 07:16:35 PM
And the weird thing is, that as good as this is--and it's very good, indeed--I have this feeling that over the course of the next year, we're going to come to perceive this "one of guitapick's earlier works"...I don't know what it is, but I can tell that this is you just warming up...
And Hector...what haven't I, and many others, said in praise of what that man brings to bass and production?
This is a wonderful listen, and it's going straight to the iPod...
Enjoy Vermont. I'm flat out envious...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
You know... &mdash 09/05/07 - 07:56:45 PM
...my guitars are very, very jealous creatures. Spend time with one and the others are screaming "What about ME!?".
I will do all I can to find more time for my electrics. I've let the genie out and it's going to be hard to stay focused on my acoustic cd creation. We'll just have to see...
As to Vermont, my friend: I could only wish it was now. I laid down the tracks the night before I left (finished at 4:30AM on the 16th of August), spent my 2 weeks in paradise, and am now returned and teaching the youngsters daily.
Thanks, Ed. How's the Taylor? And the Tele?
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Great axification Bob &mdash 09/04/07 - 08:05:25 PM
there are a number of lines here that are just killer in their tone and intelligence. You and Hectorious make a great pair. I agree with Ed - this is just the beginning. Looking forward to more.
Have a great trip. [ Reply to This ]
"Axification"... &mdash 09/05/07 - 08:00:01 PM
...what a great word. Have to make up a new dictionary. "Dictionapalooza"...
Glad you liked this. It was a blast to do and I'm looking forward to more, too.
Also: thanks for the festival. I've saved some for next summer. Cool stuff...
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In some ways... &mdash 09/04/07 - 10:03:28 PM
...this flies outside my comfort zone. More precisely, I don't "understand" this kind of music in my bones and blood. Nevertheless, I find it full of amazing energy and some mighty fine guitar pickin'. Ed and Ed (above) pretty much nailed it in terms of critique: great production, wonderful playing, and an infectious enthusiasm that is impossible (that "impossible"!) to resist, even for squares like me. Nice job all around. Congratulations on a fine collaboration. Wow.
Peace.
Paul [ Reply to This ]
Paul... &mdash 09/05/07 - 08:02:44 PM
...thanks for subjecting your ears to my sensitive shred rant.
Glad you can appreciate the energy, Paul. Good of you to drop by. Always looking forward to your next...
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Triple Trouble &mdash 09/05/07 - 06:32:36 AM
Outstanding Guitar work here .very much reminds
me of Hendrix ..just cool .the bass work impressive
too .. MJ colab always top .. KUDOS my friend!! [ Reply to This ]
I've had... &mdash 09/05/07 - 08:05:02 PM
...lots of influences. But Hendrix was my biggest. I love Jimi Hendrix. So it's no surprise you hear that in there.
Thanks, man...and yeah: Hector rocks...
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Great playing Bob &mdash 09/05/07 - 07:44:17 AM
Love the electric playing - sounds amazing. I'm not sure if it's my 'phones, but the mix sounds a bit unbalanced - lots of percussion, but bass and guitar a little more in the background than I'd have liked. Maybe it's just my ears. Anyway, some really tasty licks there.
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Ahhh, yes... &mdash 09/05/07 - 08:14:34 PM
...as much as I'm comfortable with my guitar, my 4 months of recording experience is not quite what I'd call "adequate".
I'm rehearsing with a trumpeter 'till Saturday. Might revisit this and remix to see what I can do about it after that. I can play with the percussion sound in the compressor eq. I'll give that a shot. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. When I listen on my speakers it's got a better balance and is bassier, but I can hear what you're talking about.
If I git it done, I'll post it as a remix. As always, thanks for the visit, Neil. And congrats on your new tune. Wonderful it is.
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edgy &mdash 09/05/07 - 08:56:31 AM
Now I have to recalibrate my pace maker. What a cool track. Atonal madness. Nice off time pickin and the tone is monster sounding. Hector: kudo on another killa sound bed and bass lines to die for. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, ATB... &mdash 09/05/07 - 10:22:17 PM
The tone: when I decided to practice the electric for this, I worked exclusively on my Boogie. Great, great tone and I was psyched.
Recorded late night with wife and kid asleep upstairs. Unplugged the speaker and plugged into the slave outlet. Talk about NOISY! Couldn't use it.
Checked out the GB Arena Guitar sound. W-O-W!!!! Blew me away. Stuck with it. Love the tone. That's all I used on this, with some delay.
I'll check to see what's what with the Boogie (tubes rule, so far, in my world), but I'm amazed at the GB guitar sounds. Really something.
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woohoo &mdash 09/05/07 - 11:07:13 AM
~ &mdash 09/05/07 - 10:26:26 PM
Thank you, Mr. Astaire...
;-)
Glad you liked it...means a lot to me...
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Really &mdash 09/05/07 - 11:38:38 AM
playing up a storm here. I'm not suprised that your electric sounds so good... it's just so nice to hear it... and it certainly moves on a pace, terrific Bob, M [ Reply to This ]
Great work &mdash 09/05/07 - 01:33:33 PM
Thanks, Mark... &mdash 09/06/07 - 12:01:19 PM
...great to get positive feedback from you. Appreciate the listen...
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Thanks, Maurice... &mdash 09/06/07 - 09:59:26 AM
...this was a lot of fun. It's nice to get some positive feedback.
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A mashup for the ages &mdash 09/05/07 - 02:02:10 PM
It's like Al DiMeola fronting for Massive Attack. Pure shredderific guitar goodness layered over a totally phat bass groove and driving rhythm. [ Reply to This ]
Hmmmm... &mdash 09/06/07 - 12:04:32 PM
...cool name/avatar. Looking forward to checking out your homepage.
I used to love DiMeola. Especially his work with Return to Forever ("Romantic Warrior" album rocked). Saw him on both acoustic and electric a few times. Flattered by the comparison.
Hectorious is a serious musician. Real happy you liked this.
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Ohh ... &mdash 09/05/07 - 03:20:04 PM
.. in the previous version i gotta to be the 1st one who comment, but now it's ok !!
as i said, great guitar sound, the background work sounds well, enjoyed the way you arranged this sir. The bass line is my favorite of this piece ! Enjoyed Mr. Bob
So nice to see you backed here
Take Care
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi
My New Acoustic : When The Sun Rises[ Reply to This ]
Hi Yeman... &mdash 09/06/07 - 12:06:06 PM
...thanks for the revisit. Much appreciated.
Hmmmm...a new tune? I shall be over soon....
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Thank You &mdash 09/05/07 - 03:22:16 PM
Everybody for all the positive comments. Thank you again Robert for working on this idea. I knew you could make this tune your own.
Now on to the next one:0}
It goes like this..........................................................................!@#$%^&*(!@#$%^&*(!@#$%^&*(!@#$%^&*(!@#$%^&*!@#$%^&*(!@#$%^&*(!@#$%^ in the Key of A Minor:0}
Thanks again Pal!! [ Reply to This ]
Well.... &mdash 09/06/07 - 12:09:27 PM
....would you mind if I played around with it a bit:
!@#$%^&*(!@#$%^&*(!@#$%^&*(!@#$%^&*(!.............................................@#$%^&*!@#$%^&*(!@#$%^&*(!@#$%^............................ in the Key of E Minor, instead?
OK?
Thanks for the sounds, Hector. Cheers, brotha'!
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good going &mdash 09/05/07 - 06:34:05 PM
Thanks, Tom... &mdash 09/06/07 - 10:00:12 PM
...it's nice to get a pat on the back...
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well well &mdash 09/05/07 - 07:02:10 PM
lookit you go!
playing music with hector is so fun cuz the groove is fat, enabling the soloists all the essence of whoopie he would ever need....and you make wonderful use of the groove mistapick!
highly electric, highly enjoyable!
deepest bows
z [ Reply to This ]
There is definitely... &mdash 09/06/07 - 10:02:34 PM
...a lot of room to move in Hectorious' music. I guitarist's "pastures of plenty".
Thanks, Fran. See you on the funway...
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this &mdash 09/05/07 - 07:53:37 PM
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total &mdash 09/06/07 - 05:22:35 PM
guitar experience love the off color notes you guys are pushin it and its fillin up the room excellent drive lots of power! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, man... &mdash 09/06/07 - 10:30:00 PM
...I love the Silhouette. Really takes over when you allow it to.
This was so much fun. Hectorious' groove and Linda's original "Psycho" riff were just the right springboard.
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Nice! &mdash 09/07/07 - 03:01:38 AM
Guitars, sounds and beats are all great. Go Jimmi go!
Really enjoyed it.
Fit for a soundtrack.
Great job!
Dave [ Reply to This ]
Thank you, Mr. Lamp... &mdash 09/07/07 - 05:00:11 PM
Nice sound! &mdash 09/07/07 - 10:10:56 AM
This is pretty gnarly. Sounds like you've still got your pilots license Mr. G_Pick! Sweet collab. I'm impressed, I might add. You guys did an exceptional job on this and I enjoyed it very much. And I thought I was "Axgrinder?" as I hang my head in shame! ;-P Keep on keepin on,
Alvin [ Reply to This ]
Ahhhh... &mdash 09/07/07 - 05:16:47 PM
...ye of axgrinding fame...such kind words are sparks of metal to my ears...
Glad you liked it...
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yeah boy! &mdash 09/07/07 - 11:14:30 AM
It's about a mover! Holy crap I can't sit still! Amazing and fiery guitar licks over a hard-driving rhythmic groove. EXCELLENT! A standing ovation for you guys from me! Mikey likes it...a LOT!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
PS: &mdash 09/07/07 - 11:15:52 AM
This may well be the best lead work I've ever heard at MJ!
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"...genius persuasive in speech decieves us; blind is the heart in the multitude of men." (THE ODES OF PINDAR, from Nemea 7) [ Reply to This ]
High praise, indeed... &mdash 09/07/07 - 05:32:02 PM
...considering the serious degree of virtuosity I've heard from players on this site (names have been omitted to protect the innocent).
I wish I could agree with you...I...er...think...uhhhh...golly..."I'd like ta thank my ma"...
Honestly...that's a really nice thing to say. I, personally, think there are some other electric monsters around here who could gobble me up as a snack. But I DO put every bit of my heart into what I play. Very happy you caught that...thank you.
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I agree... &mdash 09/17/07 - 04:47:19 PM
...that there are other guitar "monsters" here at MJ, but while I have no right to be included amongst them you have definitely earned a place in select group. Don't sell yourself short friend.
BTW: I also agree about the passion. Some folks think if they're loud enough and fast enough that it somehow equals passion. But that's bull. Passion comes from HEART and not testosterone. And you play with heart my friend.
Rock on!
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"...genius persuasive in speech decieves us; blind is the heart in the multitude of men." (THE ODES OF PINDAR, from Nemea 7) [ Reply to This ]
~ &mdash 09/24/07 - 03:07:15 PM
Fabulous &mdash 09/07/07 - 04:16:38 PM
Thanks, Len... &mdash 09/07/07 - 05:34:02 PM
...I really enjoyed working on this with Hector. He's great. Looking forward to more...
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Fine stuff &mdash 09/08/07 - 12:04:19 PM
I'm just going through my own rediscovery of electric guitars after years of bashing away on an acoustic so I know how it feels! They're so sensitive and responsive, and then you have all those fun goodies in GB to play with ... yum.
Very nice performances here and it does sound like you're enjoying it and getting well into the zone. Well done both of you! [ Reply to This ]
You go... &mdash 09/08/07 - 01:04:18 PM
I am... &mdash 09/08/07 - 01:08:58 PM
...VERY much looking forward to hearing you playing through those pickups, Rebsie.
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clobbered! &mdash 09/08/07 - 01:06:17 PM
Wow - excellent track guys - I love the beats and the naggin' little guitar lines, which give a solid bass whilst mayhem ensues overhead! thanks for the ehads-up Bob - I woulda been sorry to miss this baby!
steve [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Steve... &mdash 09/09/07 - 10:35:28 PM
Birds of Fire &mdash 09/09/07 - 07:09:16 AM
Great digging in.
This tune rocks.
Great bed and guitar playing guys. nice collab.
peace
tim [ Reply to This ]
Why thank you, Tim... &mdash 09/09/07 - 10:37:13 PM
...I don't think you're going to hear a harp in this one...
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check it out &mdash 09/10/07 - 05:42:18 PM
The Macjammers really like our rocking tune. Great job buddy!!
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Given Some Groovy Bass Love to the World ;-}
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~ &mdash 09/10/07 - 05:52:53 PM
y tu, tambien, hermano...
thanks for the "push"...you bass players are so forceful...
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Sounds... &mdash 09/15/07 - 07:37:37 PM
like you were born to play that MusicMan. The tracks have a very "secret agent" feel to them. Congrats on your first electric piece. Its great to see you branching out to a new direction.
Chris [ Reply to This ]
Thanks, Chris... &mdash 09/15/07 - 09:43:18 PM
...the MusicMan rocks the house. You'd love it. I was going to go for an Ibanez (I think you know how nice they are), but chose the Silhouette for the interchangeable pickguard/pickup perk. I also loved the neck.
Turns out I still haven't gotten another pup setup...but the neck's still killer.
Yeah...this was fun. BTW: you look great in green.
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OH GREAT...!!! &mdash 09/17/07 - 04:43:22 PM
I just realized that my above response will still be here long after pickquick's avatar is changed.
My response: "...btw: you look great in green" has to do with that avatar. It's a green alien head, jaws moving up and down. He'd just changed to it from another.
I absolutely am NOT making any allusion to "green with envy". Anybody that reads this and knows Chris will know that he is a jaw dropping monster on the guitar. Envy is about the furthest thing I could imagine from the guy's mind.
So...let that be very clear for any sound archaeologists who happen to dig this up in the future and see an avatar of, say, a pink elephant...
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wow bob &mdash 09/17/07 - 10:09:08 PM
cool, psychedelic, free playing - u gave free rein to your instincts and created something completely unexpected out of that 007 theme -- 10s across the board from me. this was a welcome surprise - you should experiment with mixing electric and acoustic - your imagination may cook up something delicious and decadent. [ Reply to This ]
Hello dj... &mdash 09/19/07 - 03:40:09 PM
...yeah, I've been rolling some stuff with my acoustic and Les Paul around in my mind. The Paul can get this "noble" sound (for lack of a better word, I guess) that I think works very well.
John Williams (classical guitarist...not the composer) used to have a band called "Sky" which featured an excellent electric player on a Les Paul and Mr. Williams on his classical. Great sound.
Glad you liked this...always looking out for your next...
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Fine collab guys. &mdash 09/28/07 - 08:53:08 AM
Late to the party (still working through 3 weeks of emails!) and it's mostly been said.
Loved the tones on the guitar and the arrangement.
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Hey Dick... &mdash 10/03/07 - 12:05:22 PM
...thanks for the listen. My auto email notification's out...so I just wander about at this point...will be visiting your domain soon.
It was a blast doing this...
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da groove &mdash 10/05/07 - 03:41:51 PM
Hectorious is da groove master indeed. I can imagine what a treat it must have been to play da geetar on top of this one.
You show a stunning performance on the musicman axe:)
All in all, a cool mix of loops and live performance
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Yep... &mdash 10/05/07 - 04:10:39 PM
...I was really happy when he asked me to do this. Hector can definitely walk the walk...
Bought the Musicman when I was gigging as an "all around" guitar...didn't need to bring both Strat and Les Paul to the shorter gigs that way. Ended up bringing it to almost all the gigs...short and long. It's a really nice ax. Very light and a dream to play...
Appreciate the visit, Thor. I love "Turn Hate to Love"...
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Great collab &mdash 12/10/07 - 02:01:01 AM
This is good. Sounds like Satriani dropped in on Garbage. Very tight guitar work and the drums hold it together nicely. Top quality sound all round - a great collab. [ Reply to This ]
Good &mdash 01/02/08 - 04:38:36 AM
Im a Drummer so it was like watching someone go for the japanese sylables in one minute record, impressive but i don't have any knowleage in guitars whatsoever!
IT WAS WORTH LISTENING! [ Reply to This ]
~ &mdash 01/02/08 - 06:19:49 AM
Thanks for the listen.
I'm a guitarist...and know precious little about drums except that they're essential and sound great. That's hectorious doing the rhythm stuff.
Looking forward to hearing your sounds...talk to ya latah.. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 02/12/08 - 07:18:09 PM
Hi
I agree with Feter your guitar playing is awsome !!!
what more can I add ? Well, lets see I usually say when
hear a great sounding Gitarrr lol that its talking to you its so good. But yours has a conversation with you and everybody else. Thank you so much for sharing.
Peace
Dee. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Dee... &mdash 02/12/08 - 09:23:08 PM
...I love my acoustic guitars with a complete passion...
...but I really, really miss playing more of the electric. So much...
...just so many hours in the day...
Thanks. [ Reply to This ]
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