Members gardo Posted October 14, 2015 Members Share Posted October 14, 2015 1 there is no one I enjoy listening to more2 No one is more in touch with what I need to hear3The tone is always just right4 I can feel the emotion in every note5 I don't much give a rip what anyone else thinks I play for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JRicoC Posted October 14, 2015 Members Share Posted October 14, 2015 I'm also the best guitarist here, as my wife does not play at all ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted October 14, 2015 Author Members Share Posted October 14, 2015 This place is too slow. I'm trying to stink things up a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grant Harding Posted October 14, 2015 Members Share Posted October 14, 2015 Hard to disagree, especially when you consider the lack of natural talent you've had to overcome to reach this point. hahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted October 14, 2015 Members Share Posted October 14, 2015 Number 3 intrigues me, tone being always just right. You're never chasing tone? I see that through my eyes as I'm always am looking for more, to a fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grant Harding Posted October 14, 2015 Members Share Posted October 14, 2015 I agree with you BTW gardo. It's all about personal achievement for me and only I can judge that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted October 14, 2015 Members Share Posted October 14, 2015 Number 3 intrigues me, tone being always just right. You're never chasing tone? I see that through my eyes as I'm always am looking for more, to a fault. You see this all the time. It's more commonly referred to as guitar face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jiri Dolezal Posted October 14, 2015 Members Share Posted October 14, 2015 I`m the best guitarist in my practice room. Seriously: 1. I like a lot of guitarist more. 2. True 3. See above ("guitar face") 4. I`m working on my expression 5. I prefer to practice without distractions, but I always keep in mind a listener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted October 14, 2015 Members Share Posted October 14, 2015 Yeah me too. It's just a natural gift. Even an out of tune guitar sounds like exotic jazz in my hands I can't go wrong. Sometimes my coat tail brushes the strings when I walk past the guitar rack and people say "Wow you should record that" * * They might not actually say that but obviously they think it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted October 14, 2015 Author Members Share Posted October 14, 2015 Number 3 intrigues me' date=' tone being always just right. You're never chasing tone? I see that through my eyes as I'm always am looking for more, to a fault.[/quote'] I spend a lot of time chasing tone. But when I play,especially with or as accompaniment ,the tone seems right because my focus changes.. Instead of asking how to get there I ask what can I do with this.I follow the tone instaed of chasing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted October 14, 2015 Author Members Share Posted October 14, 2015 I`m the best guitarist in my practice room. Seriously: 1. I like a lot of guitarist more. A lot of people inspire me . I steal ideas from everyone.,but I enjoy playing more than listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wankdeplank Posted October 14, 2015 Members Share Posted October 14, 2015 The three things I think I'm good at are finding a tone that works in a particular context, finding and staying in the pocket (time) and remembering and sometimes delivering lyrics. Being mainly a rhythm guy, good lead players used to intimidate me, but now I'm more content and aware of what I bring to the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted October 16, 2015 Moderators Share Posted October 16, 2015 1 there is no one I enjoy listening to more 2 No one is more in touch with what I need to hear 3The tone is always just right 4 I can feel the emotion in every note 5 I don't much give a rip what anyone else thinks I play for me Your guitar face is like a bulldog chewing a wasp tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted October 18, 2015 Author Members Share Posted October 18, 2015 Your guitar face is like a bulldog chewing a wasp tho Maybe I should look in the mirror sometime, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jiri Dolezal Posted October 18, 2015 Members Share Posted October 18, 2015 A lot of people inspire me . I steal ideas from everyone.,but I enjoy playing more than listening. Me too, but with playing inevitably comes listening. And things get complicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Idunno Posted October 18, 2015 Members Share Posted October 18, 2015 Personally, I'd rather munch on a popcorn ball or rice crispy treat ball than rate myself. But, since that's the topic du jour, I always stop short of perfection each day only because there always seems to be a following day. Being competitive and with no one even a respectable second place, I have to pace myself. If I'm not careful I'd be so far out ahead of myself I'd never catch up and quit from sheer lack of competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted October 19, 2015 Author Members Share Posted October 19, 2015 Personally' date=' I'd rather munch on a popcorn ball or rice crispy treat ball than rate myself. But, since that's the topic du jour, I always stop short of perfection each day only because there always seems to be a following day. Being competitive and with no one even a respectable second place, I have to pace myself. If I'm not careful I'd be so far out ahead of myself I'd never catch up and quit from sheer lack of competition. [/quote'] Sure ,a lot of people have more ability than me. I like having the music flow through me instead of just soaking it up. I am the only one in that equation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grant Harding Posted October 19, 2015 Members Share Posted October 19, 2015 I came to the realisation years ago that I don't usually enjoy watching other people perform (unless they're on stage with me). The problem definitely isn't that I think I'm better. It's just that I enjoy making music WAY more than listening to it. It's a pain in the butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted October 19, 2015 Members Share Posted October 19, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tvvoodoo Posted October 19, 2015 Members Share Posted October 19, 2015 It's pretty clear that whoever has the MOST guitars is automatically the best guitarist.I have only fifteen or sixteen, so while I may be OK, I am nowhere near the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted October 20, 2015 Author Members Share Posted October 20, 2015 [video=youtube;ZVkzvkGeLIo] I'm sure people consider this to be really good but I can't even listen to that stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted October 20, 2015 Members Share Posted October 20, 2015 I remember a gaggle of photographers talking about how many cameras they had, six, eight whatever and someone asked "How about you Dave" and Dave said "I'm a professional, I have one" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I enjoy the heck out of playing, but I don't know that I can say I enjoy playing music more than listening to it. It's probably 50/50 for me. As far as the size of our respective instrument collections, I have fewer than two dozen stringed instruments, so there's no way I could possibly be the best guitarist here.... but I'll put my studio up for comparison with anyone who wants a crack at the title of best producer / engineer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted October 21, 2015 Members Share Posted October 21, 2015 I'm sure people consider this to be really good but I can't even listen to that stuff You missed the point. the vid has nothing to do with good or bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted October 21, 2015 Members Share Posted October 21, 2015 I enjoy the heck out of playing, but I don't know that I can say I enjoy playing music more than listening to it. It's probably 50/50 for me. As far as the size of our respective instrument collections, I have fewer than two dozen stringed instruments, so there's no way I could possibly be the best guitarist here.... but I'll put my studio up for comparison with anyone who wants a crack at the title of best producer / engineer. I have said this before, my open G chord stands the test of time. I'm not so much into studio gear as the guitar and amp thing, but you need both to get a job done. I actually lost count on how many string instruments I own. I sold off a few things here and there, but not much. Some amps were amazing, but I got sick of shuffling them around. Plus they were heavy. What I really enjoy at times is the creative part of songwriting, then work through the process of recording a tune. I could probably do that all day, but it's more fun to do it on work time. My recording gear is kind of old now, and pretty much obsolete. I think my AKG solidtube bit the dust, damn that was a nice mic. I should look into having it fix. I have a few other mics and I'll probably make due for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.