Members Angry Tele Posted September 7, 2010 Members Share Posted September 7, 2010 Why does everything have to turn into a {censored} storm. Everyone has their right to an opinion be it good or bad. Geesh lighten up guys.who are you the King of Reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveGrima Posted September 7, 2010 Members Share Posted September 7, 2010 There's nothing wrong with declining to give an opinion out of respect. I was referring to those who hide behind their inability as a reason for not saying what's on their minds. I repeat: cowards.Its easy to be a critic. Anyone can say "that sucks", "he sucks", "my friend can play better" etc. I dont think people refrain from saying stuff like that because they're cowards. Afterall how much balls does it take to critique someone on the internet? Uhh none. Its just a matter of being tactful and not coming off like an overly-critical jealous douchenozzle. The guys pretty good for not playing for nine years or whatever the {censored}. Does he deserve to win the contest? Who knows? Who gives a {censored}? These contests are mostly BS anyway. Is it real blues? Ofcourse. Its a legitimate style of blues. Is it generic watered-down white boy blues? Maybe . . but so what? Eric Clapton has made a career out of playing that crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JohnnyRaincheck Posted September 7, 2010 Members Share Posted September 7, 2010 there's quite a few hurt butts here today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pigman Posted September 7, 2010 Members Share Posted September 7, 2010 Its easy to be a critic. Anyone can say "that sucks", "he sucks", "my friend can play better" etc. I dont think people refrain from saying stuff like that because they're cowards. Afterall how much balls does it take to critique someone on the internet? Uhh none. Its just a matter of being tactful and not coming off like an overly-critical jealous douchenozzle. The guys pretty good for not playing for nine years or whatever the {censored}. Does he deserve to win the contest? Who knows? Who gives a {censored}? These contests are mostly BS anyway. Is it real blues? Ofcourse. Its a legitimate style of blues. Is it generic watered-down white boy blues? Maybe . . but so what? Eric Clapton has made a career out of playing that crap. You make some good points, although just saying that something sucks isn't being much of a critic. When I said that I didn't hear any pain, I probably should have clarified and said that I didn't hear a lot of feeling. It's funny that quite a few people seemed to agree, but I got pegged for it. So be it. Then, they took it from the ridiculous to the sublime with the post about how if bluesmen smile, it can't be the blues. Personally, I found that hysterical. I also wonder if they have a clue as to the lives that many bluesmen have lead -- lives informed by pain. I've met a few and don't hold any pretentions that I can relate to their lives. I can only tap into my personal experience when I play. And no, you don't need to "hold a note for 20 seconds and grimace." I just listen for playing that is informed by something deeper than the scales.By the way, I'm not jealous of the guy. It's not a type of playing that I would ever aspire toward. Then again, I don't try to play like Joe Pass, either. He was brilliant, but it doesn't make me jealous. The ones that do make me jealous tap into another dimension, bring it from somewhere else, and place communication over technique. Marc Ribot, for example -- now there's a guy that makes me jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BootRoots Posted September 7, 2010 Members Share Posted September 7, 2010 this has been my favorite winner over the past few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pigman Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 this has been my favorite winner over the past few years THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larryguitar Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Pain? Dunno-but I heard personality, and he seemed to actually enjoy himself. And I enjoyed watching. He also played his ass off- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldskool Texas Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 The ones that do make me jealous ... place communication over technique. I'm with you on this ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members colin617 Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 "Real blues"...just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 this has been my favorite winner over the past few years http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dz9yaX81ao He kicked ass with that old beat to {censored} acoudstis he taped a pickup in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 this has been my favorite winner over the past few yearshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dz9yaX81ao Holy smokes. That was sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted September 8, 2010 Moderators Share Posted September 8, 2010 He plays good.He looks good.He has a nice guitar.What more is there? No Johnson:wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 No Johnson:wave::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordchunker Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 I competed at the internationals in Memphis many years ago, no I didn`t win, but my good buddy Little Joe won 2 years ago..: PzYVFy-hjRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 You didn't have no hat, Randy!!! What's up with that? [YOUTUBE]TtAjvl1xe9Q[/YOUTUBE]Complete with a hot serving of teh clams!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted September 8, 2010 Moderators Share Posted September 8, 2010 You didn't have no hat, Randy!!! What's up with that? And he is havin no rips in his jeans....how wrong is dat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 HE is good, but I have seen better in my local competition... more jazzy than bluesy.... What do you think??? Omar Sweet playing!! I loved that backing track because it gave you a chance to go out of the box and explore creating more of a story than a solo which is just what you did! Congratulations and at least your out of next years competition!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Invader.CC Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 I personally thought he was pretty damn good..His acoustic playing was flat out fantastic..Is there better out there i'm sure there is..That is just a fact in life..Congrats to him good luck with his career..No matter anything else you have to love the G&L Comanche he's playing..Has there ever been a King of the Blues winner that used the contest win to seriously break into the music biz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I personally thought he was pretty damn good..His acoustic playing was flat out fantastic..Is there better out there i'm sure there is..That is just a fact in life.. Congrats to him good luck with his career.. Has there ever been a King of the Blues winner that used the contest win to seriously break into the music biz? Agreed. The acoustic playing was hot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordchunker Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 I personally thought he was pretty damn good..His acoustic playing was flat out fantastic..Is there better out there i'm sure there is..That is just a fact in life..Congrats to him good luck with his career..Has there ever been a King of the Blues winner that used the contest win to seriously break into the music biz? Last years winner Kirby Kelly is a pro and plays all over the place. iNrFu_p_ajY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 But I don't understand how they don't wear the hat!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Invader.CC Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Complete with a hot serving of teh clams!! Frets that was some nice playing there also...I have tried to enter twice both times i was rejected due to complaints of my status as amateur Versus pro both time the complaint was brought by the same person..Who is actually a better guitar player than me so i have no idea why he keeps bitching about me entering the competition.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordchunker Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Frets that was some nice playing there also...I have tried to enter twice both times i was rejected due to complaints of my status as amateur Versus pro both time the complaint was brought by the same person..Who is actually a better guitar player than me so i have no idea why he keeps bitching about me entering the competition.. ummm Kirby Kelly is/was a pro and Won last year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 Has there ever been a King of the Blues winner that used the contest win to seriously break into the music biz? I think Tommy Castro won..I remember seeing him play years ago when I lived in SFCA, and hes still around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JohnnyRaincheck Posted September 8, 2010 Members Share Posted September 8, 2010 But I don't understand how they don't wear the hat!!! thanks for the broken monitor Fretsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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