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Post by cassie on Aug 1, 2015 11:57:38 GMT -5
Franki13 wrote: Very impressed! "You should execute it properly," "understand your arpeggios diatonically," "it's really how do you contribute..." And wowza to the sounds coming out of that guitar. Also a sucker for a husky voice. Thanks for posting that, frankie13. Went very well with my morning tea and some wonderings I had. Which brings me to a question. NOT hating on Tommy, but it always seemed to me that he was rather proud of never taking a guitar lesson. I play nothing, so have no technical understanding. Perhaps there is a school of thought that touts an organic approach. Or maybe playing without lessons produces a unique sound. But in most aspects of life, training is a vital part of the process, especially with something as creative as music, I would think. Lay the foundation, then lay your imagination on top of that. So I'm wondering if Tommy Joe (or any lesson-less guitar player) could produce and name the sounds that Martin Estrada does. (disclaimer: many old blues player, Appalachian players, Roma players never had lessons and did amazing things) I admit to being curious as to Adam's thought process on a new approach to his band. Wonder if it had anything to do with looks? Wonder if singing in front of world class musicians made a difference? Wonder if he can now afford invest more in a band? Wonder if he is not going to have a "permanent" band? But would pretty much have a permanent band for a tour?
I skipped over this YT cuz I am not really interested in the band, especially if they are just pick ups that change depending on the time and place. But, when you commented on HIS comments about arpeggios diatonically, I went back and played it. I don't know much about what constitutes a great guitar player, technically, but I was impressed with this guy! His runs are so crisp and clean and musical. I loved his comment about not trying to play faster than you can. He clearly knows what he is doing, and it shows. As to the necessity or desirability of taking formal lessons on an instrument or on voice, there are pros and cons. Different things factor in. 1. The instructor. Anyone can hang out a shingle and claim to be a teacher. Doesn't mean they know sh!t, or how to teach. For every great music teacher out there, there are probably 39 mediocre and 60 crappy ones. How does the consumer know what to look for in a teacher? If you end up choosing a crappy one, the results are going to be crappy. You may learn some bad habits and improper techniques that will impair your playing/singing ability. 2. If you find a great player/singer and great teacher, but you do not have some innate ability, musicality, and ear, you will come out as an adequate player/singer. A great teacher cannot turn straw into gold. 3. If you find a great player/singer and a great teacher, but you do not practice your butt off and work very hard for a long time on your craft, you will still be crappy. A waste of the teachers time, and your money. 4. If you find a great player/singer and a great teacher, you have a natural gift, and you work like an obsessed maniac, and immerse yourself in music, you will have a great foundation for life. Techniques and habits that will be an asset for any type of music you perform. An ability and a work ethic which will make you a desirable addition in the marketplace. Can you get there without formal training? Yes. We can all name amazing musicians who never took one lesson, never studied music theory or harmonies, and create amazing work. They are the exception to the rule, tho. We point to them and say, "See, you don't need training!" But, what we don't see is the thousands and thousands of others who scorned training and never developed the skills or the depth to be successful artists. And then there are those superstars who have no skill, no training, no talent, but great marketing and multi-million dollar pop music tours. That one I cannot begin to explain.
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Post by dontshakemytree on Aug 1, 2015 11:59:01 GMT -5
Eye...baby eye! Michelle @dragonfly194 44m44 minutes ago I love that dark vertical stripe... *sigh
...and I love the ginger brow hairs showing up!
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Post by cassie on Aug 1, 2015 12:03:48 GMT -5
In one of the most recent radio interviews, Adam said the short sides of his hair were his natural color. I am calling BS. Just look at the ginger brow hairs right above. Much lighter than the sides. Certainly Adam doesn't need to be completely honest about his whole beauty routine. And I don't have to fall for his stories either.
I am not a hair dresser, maybe I am wrong? What do the experts on the forum say?
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Post by cassie on Aug 1, 2015 12:08:37 GMT -5
One more addition to my discussion about musical training. There is a possible pitfall if you have a great teacher and work very hard. You may end up being married to and frozen into a certain way of singing/playing that works in one style but sounds wrong in others. Many, perhaps most classically trained singers cannot convincingly transition to singing in contemporary pop or rock genres.
While Adam is remarkably able to make such transitions, there are some listeners who still think he is too polished, too theatrical, too operatic to sound authentic. (I hope he never loses those traits!)
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Post by csquared on Aug 1, 2015 12:17:37 GMT -5
In one of the most recent radio interviews, Adam said the short sides of his hair were his natural color. I am calling BS. Just look at the ginger brow hairs right above. Much lighter than the sides. Certainly Adam doesn't need to be completely honest about his whole beauty routine. And I don't have to fall for his stories either. I am not a hair dresser, maybe I am wrong? What do the experts on the forum say? I remember seeing some old HD photo when he had really dark hair and if you zoomed in you could see his really light roots coming in. I don't dye my hair so don't know anything, lol, but I don't believe for a minute that he's not using something on it! But whatever, at least it's looking more like a natural color on him now, and I like it!
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Post by adamrocks on Aug 1, 2015 12:25:47 GMT -5
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Post by skaschep on Aug 1, 2015 12:26:36 GMT -5
In one of the most recent radio interviews, Adam said the short sides of his hair were his natural color. I am calling BS. Just look at the ginger brow hairs right above. Much lighter than the sides. Certainly Adam doesn't need to be completely honest about his whole beauty routine. And I don't have to fall for his stories either. I am not a hair dresser, maybe I am wrong? What do the experts on the forum say? I remember seeing some old HD photo when he had really dark hair and if you zoomed in you could see his really light roots coming in. I don't dye my hair so don't know anything, lol, but I don't believe for a minute that he's not using something on it! But whatever, at least it's looking more like a natural color on him now, and I like it! Agree with the above. The no make-up I don't buy either. He's using at least some kind of foundation or BB creme on his face. Else his freckles would be much more present (as it was in the Fault cover pic). As long as I don't see those freckles on his face he's using make-up.
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Post by adamrocks on Aug 1, 2015 12:33:59 GMT -5
mmadamimadamm @mmadamimadamm 19m19 minutes ago LOOKING FOR AUDIO STREAMER FOR THE AUCKLAND CONCERT ON WEDNESDAY.
NO LOSS OF ENJOYMENT!
I'LL HAVE YOU SET UP IN NO TIME!
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Post by adamrocks on Aug 1, 2015 12:38:10 GMT -5
I remember seeing some old HD photo when he had really dark hair and if you zoomed in you could see his really light roots coming in. I don't dye my hair so don't know anything, lol, but I don't believe for a minute that he's not using something on it! But whatever, at least it's looking more like a natural color on him now, and I like it! Agree with the above. The no make-up I don't buy either. He's using at least some kind of foundation or BB creme on his face. Else his freckles would be much more present (as it was in the Fault cover pic). As long as I don't see those freckles on his face he's using make-up. The man is just beautiful whatever he is or is not doing.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2015 12:40:24 GMT -5
Thanks for the link, I enjoyed not only his guitar but also his philosophy. I would like to hear him take on Lucy. I like this guy too! At Apple I immediately noticed a new rich tone to the guitar! Got my attention right away! Then noticed a new guy and thought, " He has been touring with Macy Gray as has Tamir, the drummer
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