Members Alchemist Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 All I see are posts about how certain styles are bad, genres are bad, bands are bad.....heck even certain tempos are bad!..... very few things seem to be acceptable around here.... I play and listen to ANYTHING, always have... I'm pretty grateful the forums werent around when I was young and impressionable and still learning, otherwise I would probably feel stupid for trying new things.... does anyone just pick up the guitar and play whatever they feel like regardless of speed, heck even melody, dont you like letting loose and just going all out? I do.... its a release for me, it makes me happy and its what I find joyfull about guitar playing....heck most of the time my guitar isnt even in tune but it doesnt bother me one bit..... just a pointless rant, I'm gonna sit back down and jam on my stock RG1570 to my quite random playlist of Al DiMeola, Motley Crue, Eric Johnson, Journey, and Whitesnake...and continue being a soulless wanker and lover of tasteless 80's music or whatever that makes me:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlackHatHunter Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 I have fun thinking of you as an 80s music wanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted June 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 I have fun thinking of you as an 80s music wanker well as long as you think of me its ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 All I see are posts about how certain styles are bad, genres are bad, bands are bad.....heck even certain tempos are bad!..... very few things seem to be acceptable around here....I play and listen to ANYTHING, always have... I'm pretty grateful the forums werent around when I was young and impressionable and still learning, otherwise I would probably feel stupid for trying new things.... does anyone just pick up the guitar and play whatever they feel like regardless of speed, heck even melody, dont you like letting loose and just going all out? I do.... its a release for me, it makes me happy and its what I find joyfull about guitar playing....heck most of the time my guitar isnt even in tune but it doesnt bother me one bit.....just a pointless rant, I'm gonna sit back down and jam on my stock RG1570 to my quite random playlist of Al DiMeola, Motley Crue, Eric Johnson, Journey, and Whitesnake...and continue being a soulless wanker and lover of tasteless 80's music or whatever that makes me:) I agree 100%. This is one of the most close-minded forums I know of. It used to be fun here. It hasn't been fun for some time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlackHatHunter Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 Hey, I also watch your videos and have plenty of fun doing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Beatles27 Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 Right now I'm listening to George Harrison, with tone, and just tapping my foot along, so yes I'm having fun:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yngtchie Blacksteen Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 "Fun" is not putting down certain styles of music and being an old fart, so I just dig all kinds of crazy {censored} that may or may not be EG-approved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ej Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 I agree 100%. This is one of the most close-minded forums I know of. It used to be fun here. It hasn't been fun for some time now. you and youre flyod'd LP Just kidding, i l:love:ve your LP!! I just have fun, i play every thing and anything learned some Micheal Jackson the othe rday, along with an As I Lay Dying track (hardcore for those who dont know) Just have fun, make music. Tone, gear, all else are secondary. My friend is AMAZING but his tone is meh. You know what, he's having fun. So no one care cept maybe some corksniffers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members asatnutz Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 I'm 50 now and I love to just let loose, I'm not a great player. I never had the time to get great and I've had to work at what I can do. Not a natural.But I have Fun! Lots of fun. I hope to get better now that I have a bit more time. Its great fun..............As for negativity: I don't think anyone hates they just like more about what they like less and are compelled to tell the world. I think thats ok,, I don't like Broccoli, in fact I hate it......... That will never change, I also can't stand RAP............. So, I may tell the world to feel good about not liking it to make me fell better about liking what turns me on more! Make any sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J-E-M Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 All I see are posts about how certain styles are bad, genres are bad, bands are bad.....heck even certain tempos are bad!..... very few things seem to be acceptable around here....I play and listen to ANYTHING, always have... I'm pretty grateful the forums werent around when I was young and impressionable and still learning, otherwise I would probably feel stupid for trying new things.... does anyone just pick up the guitar and play whatever they feel like regardless of speed, heck even melody, dont you like letting loose and just going all out? I do.... its a release for me, it makes me happy and its what I find joyfull about guitar playing....heck most of the time my guitar isnt even in tune but it doesnt bother me one bit.....just a pointless rant, I'm gonna sit back down and jam on my stock RG1570 to my quite random playlist of Al DiMeola, Motley Crue, Eric Johnson, Journey, and Whitesnake...and continue being a soulless wanker and lover of tasteless 80's music or whatever that makes me:) Yeah, when I'm just buggering 'round I play whatever I feel like and do it anywhere on the fretboard - I've abandoned scales to be free and atonal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ebidis Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 I think music is the most fun thing ever! I have fun playing what i like to play and don't worry too much about what the wankers think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mister Zero Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 I listen to everything from classic metal, southern rock, 60's classic rock, blues, to DiMeola and Mahavishnu, to Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey. Every now and then an old chestnut from W. A. Mozart or J. S. Bach will pop up in a playlist. I feel that you can take away something of value from every type of music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members asatnutz Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 I like Greco's better than Gibsons! I like MIJ Strats better than Made in the USA Strats. But I do not hate Gibson or Fender USA. I do like telling my friends who disagree. Thats half the fun, You know watching and listening to them have heart attacks and shout at me........... Thats great fun..Ali did it all the time.. He had fun to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffy Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 Yeppers bro,Everytime I pick up the guitar, I play what I please in whatever tempo I wanna play it and have a blast:)Music is supposed to be fun, sad, happy, lonely... or whatever else you can think of, pick up your axe andmake it so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members adlo76 Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 as Carlos Santana says: WE have the choice to accentuate the positives or the negatives. you bring up this thread, and while it's obvious in some aspects, i don't think it's as abundantly negative as it may be portrayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ajcoholic Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 All I see are posts about how certain styles are bad, genres are bad, bands are bad.....heck even certain tempos are bad!..... very few things seem to be acceptable around here.... I play and listen to ANYTHING, always have... I'm pretty grateful the forums werent around when I was young and impressionable and still learning, otherwise I would probably feel stupid for trying new things.... does anyone just pick up the guitar and play whatever they feel like regardless of speed, heck even melody, dont you like letting loose and just going all out? I do.... its a release for me, it makes me happy and its what I find joyfull about guitar playing....heck most of the time my guitar isnt even in tune but it doesnt bother me one bit..... just a pointless rant, I'm gonna sit back down and jam on my stock RG1570 to my quite random playlist of Al DiMeola, Motley Crue, Eric Johnson, Journey, and Whitesnake...and continue being a soulless wanker and lover of tasteless 80's music or whatever that makes me:) Well, I am not on the computer near as much in the summer months, but I still check in from time to time. The forum seems to be lacking somewhat recently again (its always a rollercoaster ride though, isnt it?). We just played a gig this past weekend at my favourite local bar. Here is a shot someone took of me playing my home made LP clone through my Trinity TC15 (which I also made) through my 6x12 - my Orange 4x12 with my home made 2x12 on top. Ballsy, why yes! I still need my fake-book to remember a lot of lyrics. I can remember music fine, but when I have to sing and play, the lyrics get all mixed up. This weekend we are playing at a local town's 100th anniversary - playing on a full size 18 wheeler loaded with gear and a real sound man! That should be interesting (we are one of 5 local bands playing an hour a piece) I just hope the mosquitoes dont carry me away... Get out, play your guitar and forget about the fights and bickering. Music is about feeling great and rocking out, and having fun, right? Oh yeah - my new Peavey HP special is quickly becoming a favourite of mine... played it also last weekend for its first gig. The floyd is COOL! PS... And nothing is as quite as much fun (well, at a gig anyhow) as watching a few dozen 20 something attractive females dancing in front of the band while we bring the rock...:thu::thu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mondaymonkey Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 I have lots of fun! I play what I like to play. (I'm a Digital Modeling kind of person, can't be tied to a genre or style of amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bloolight Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 PS... And nothing is as quite as much fun (well, at a gig anyhow) as watching a few dozen 20 something attractive females dancing in front of the band while we bring the rock... :thu::thu It's good to see that our singer isn't the only one who needs the lyrics around. I think he could get by without them for at least 80% of the time, but that other 20% is a real bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Artslinger Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 I agree people need to be a little more open minded towards music or artists they might not like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 Yup, gotta have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chippy Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 All I see are posts about how certain styles are bad, genres are bad, bands are bad.....heck even certain tempos are bad!..... very few things seem to be acceptable around here....I play and listen to ANYTHING, always have... I'm pretty grateful the forums werent around when I was young and impressionable and still learning, otherwise I would probably feel stupid for trying new things.... does anyone just pick up the guitar and play whatever they feel like regardless of speed, heck even melody, dont you like letting loose and just going all out? I do.... its a release for me, it makes me happy and its what I find joyfull about guitar playing....heck most of the time my guitar isnt even in tune but it doesnt bother me one bit.....just a pointless rant, I'm gonna sit back down and jam on my stock RG1570 to my quite random playlist of Al DiMeola, Motley Crue, Eric Johnson, Journey, and Whitesnake...and continue being a soulless wanker and lover of tasteless 80's music or whatever that makes me:) My job keeps me very busy, so right now, fun is the only reason I play. It's either guitar, shooting, surprise buttsecks, or working in the wood shop. A lack of fun being had is the reason I quit my last band. I just don't like stiffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members littlemilo Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 I just spent two hours on the screened in porch, playing my Martin til it started getting dark. Played some old stuff, played some new stuff, played around with progressions and chords and found a few new riffs and rythms. It was fun. Regarding threads and posts bashing artists and genres, they're rarely worth reading and certainly not worth posting in. Probably why my post count will never be hall of fame status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Morbius Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 What kind of fun are we talking about? No I don't have the kind of fun I used to have when I was in my 20s. And yes I miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Beatles27 Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 today i discovered Thin Lizzy:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Motorcycle Posted June 26, 2008 Members Share Posted June 26, 2008 I'm with ya all the way man. I love to just let 'er Rippppp. "Drivein' in my car, smoking my cigar, the only time I'm happy is when I play my guitar" EC & Cream "Once there was a time boy - I'd rob my mamaFor a good meal - and a smoke.Once there was a time - I'd sell my brotherFor a dollar - when I was broke. But I'd never - never sell my guitarAnd my strings are always sharp.'Cause if I don't - have a guitar,I'll be strummin' on some angel's harp. And if I don't - get to heavenAnd I go down there below,Better be a guitar - when I get thereOr I will refuse to go Once there was a time - I was hungryAnd I'd find my food - in some bin.But I'd never, never sell my guitar'Cause that would, darlin', that would be a sin" - Alvin Lee & TYA "KICK IT !!!" - Beastie Boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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