Members Berkleo Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 I was listening to Laurence Juber in the kitchen today and his playing just froze me, mesmerized in my tracks. I'd love to be able to play like that (duh) though I never will. But I was thinking this is THE player I'd sell my soul to play like. Which leads me to my question: Yes there are pitfalls negotiating with the Man In Black (not Jonny Cash, the other one, no no not Bono the other other one) but hazards aside who would you sell your (metaphorical) soul to play like? Bear in mind you've only got one soul so decide between Fahey and Kottke and don't be wastin' the Devil's time - he hates that an would just as soon turn you into a newt, no no not Bono again - a newt. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jusca Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 Fraser T. Smith. Wow! His rhythm is spectacular to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotDead Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 I'd prefer songwriting skill to playing, make me john lennon, johnny cash, give me hit after hit, may I never be forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jd-drafter Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 well... if i only get one pick i guess it's my dad... he can do fahey...he can do the blues and blue grass... i'll take it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 I'm sorry. Practice enough and you'll realize that you don't HAVE to play like anyone else. I try to play like a bunch of different folks but I stopped getting hung up over minutia and decided to learn the bare bones of each song and let the rest fall into place, i.e. make it my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guildfire Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 I don't want to play like anyone else. Developing my own style and getting to like it more and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jimmy Chaos Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 I've been told many times my guitar playing is like Peter Buck (R.E.M.) ... I don't know whether thats a good thing or not, in terms of me as a musician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members babablowfish Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 Hey Staci, nice to see you back! Uh, just a thought, but do you really think it would be a good idea to sell your soul for anything? On second thought, is that how you got that gorgeous guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mjuenem Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 I'm sorry. Practice enough and you'll realize that you don't HAVE to play like anyone else. I try to play like a bunch of different folks but I stopped getting hung up over minutia and decided to learn the bare bones of each song and let the rest fall into place, i.e. make it my own. +1 I like this realistic approach. But if we are pretending here anyways, I choose Roy Clark. He sure always looks like he's having great fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scodiddly Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 Any of us, within minor limitations, could indeed play like anybody... if we were willing to put in the practice time. What sets the great players apart is that they're interested/obsessed with the instrument enough to spend hours every day developing technique, tone, working out parts, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Berkleo Posted December 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 On second thought, is that how you got that gorgeous guitar? I am so in love with that guitar. I've called in sick to work more than a few times just to be with it. On another note I've deceided to pass my 30 year old Lammie Yammie on to my niece this x-mas. I hope she finds inspiration in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Berkleo Posted December 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 I'd prefer songwriting skill to playing, make me john lennon, johnny cash, give me hit after hit, may I never be forgotten. Great answer but you were warned not to fractalize your immortal soul. Indeed Belzebubalicious has given you all the talent of both but condemned you to write Mc Donalds jingles for all eternity.....Muuuhhhahahahahahah (that would be my internet approximation of a very evil laugh...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bigald18 Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 I'd want to play like me except a lot BETTER! bigald18 :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sangemon Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 Tommy Emmanuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhancox Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 I'm sorry. Practice enough and you'll realize that you don't HAVE to play like anyone else. I try to play like a bunch of different folks but I stopped getting hung up over minutia and decided to learn the bare bones of each song and let the rest fall into place, i.e. make it my own. +1 I like this realistic approach. But if we are pretending here anyways, I choose Roy Clark. He sure always looks like he's having great fun. +2 However for me, it would be Eddie Van Halen. He, too, always looks like he's having fun. And then maybe I could get with his ex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Highway_61 Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 I really don't want to play like anyone else.I wish, though, that I was as great a musician as Bruce Hornsby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members totamus Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 There are many better musicians than I. My influences are many - Doc Watson, BB King, Merle Travis, Leo Kotke and I know I will never play as well as any of them. That said, I don't want to be any of them. Part of the joy of music is finding your own style and sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sparhawk Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 I would like to have the TALENT of Tommy Emmanuel and play with my own style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 It would have to be John McLaughlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members babablowfish Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 This guy [YOUTUBE]IYnjASLYKdA[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TESmith Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 I cheat I can never decide on one! on a local level Frets99 or Rock-Lobster, watched many of their videos (More in EG section) If I could play as they do, I would be happy and comfortable! On someone with a bit more fame, Steve Miller, James Taylor, Justin Hayward, Roy Clark or another comes to mind that we never got to see their full talent Jim Croce Of course If I could play as well as anyone above, what would I strive for , would I still wish to keep working at it and trying to learn more and play better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Berkleo Posted December 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 that could be one small surgery away.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Berkleo Posted December 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 I heard some music the other day and it made me stop and listen and say wow. It was a cool moment and I wanted to share it. So I thought this question might be a humorous way to to it. Ever heard "fill in name here " play something that just filled you with awe? You're right. You don't have to play like anyone else and you shouldn't want to. :thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Citizen_Insane Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 Leo Kottke. Hands down. I could play his stuff all day long for 100 years and never get bored. Unfortunately I doubt I'll be able to play any of his songs any time soon. My right hand needs some serious training in finger independence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members babablowfish Posted December 20, 2008 Members Share Posted December 20, 2008 that could be one small surgery away.... Yikes! Actually, I used to go to Harvard Square and listen to the most amazing street performer named Ned Landin aka "Flathead." He was awe-inspiring. I listen to his CDs all the time. He moved out west years ago and Harvard Square has been a far less happy place because of it. Anyway, I took a shot and looked on youtube and there he was! So without further ado, my personal guitar-playing/songwriting/singing hero, Flathead: [YOUTUBE]Yr0V2MZD4AA[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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