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BigDaddy
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Re: Srv
It's the difference between living in Albany New York and New York City....;-).
You seem like a nice fellow, nothing personal Jeremy.
We all fall into one of those categories or some others, I know which one I'm in.
Most people don't.
It's the difference between living in Albany New York and New York City....;-).
You seem like a nice fellow, nothing personal Jeremy.
We all fall into one of those categories or some others, I know which one I'm in.
Most people don't.
Re: Srv
Just my experience ... those who claim to know it all ... don't. Those who are truly gifted with knowledge generally don't claim to know it all. But you make a few good points ... so maybe I'd be wrong and put you in the wrong category. Hard to tell.
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Just my experience ... those who claim to know it all ... don't. Those who are truly gifted with knowledge generally don't claim to know it all. But you make a few good points ... so maybe I'd be wrong and put you in the wrong category. Hard to tell.
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BigDaddy
Guest
Re: Srv
I never said I knew it all.
In fact I know a lot but in the scheme of things I know nothing.
The amount of information about music, instruments, guitar and such is only exceeded by the amount of wrong and misinformation.
All I'm saying is do it and then talk about it. If you do it, do it right and not half-arsed. Give everything you do 100% and give it your all, all the time.
Never do a gig for $25 and give them $25 worth, if they pay you $25 give them $1000 worth. You're only worth what you give, not what you think you are. That's a big problem with musicians.
Then look in the mirror and know you are a man, whether your 19 years old or 60 years old.
If you want to sound and play like SRV, then do it and do it right. I've seen so many SRV wannabees that do it so poorly.
I never said I knew it all.
In fact I know a lot but in the scheme of things I know nothing.
The amount of information about music, instruments, guitar and such is only exceeded by the amount of wrong and misinformation.
All I'm saying is do it and then talk about it. If you do it, do it right and not half-arsed. Give everything you do 100% and give it your all, all the time.
Never do a gig for $25 and give them $25 worth, if they pay you $25 give them $1000 worth. You're only worth what you give, not what you think you are. That's a big problem with musicians.
Then look in the mirror and know you are a man, whether your 19 years old or 60 years old.
If you want to sound and play like SRV, then do it and do it right. I've seen so many SRV wannabees that do it so poorly.
Re: Srv
I'd like to hear some clips before I continue listening to this sermon. It's still unclear to me which category you're in ... if I was gonna talk this way ... I'd be sure I could back it up. Until I'm sure I know that much ... or know I'm that good ... I think I'll show others some respect.
If you're gonna preach ... let's see what you got.
I'd like to hear some clips before I continue listening to this sermon. It's still unclear to me which category you're in ... if I was gonna talk this way ... I'd be sure I could back it up. Until I'm sure I know that much ... or know I'm that good ... I think I'll show others some respect.
If you're gonna preach ... let's see what you got.
Mr. B
New member
Re: Srv
Just in case you have not picked up on it yet, some of the people on this forum, not myself, but SOME people are very big people in the music Biz. I have learned to respect that, and value their opinions. I have noticed that most of the people who actually know a lot here, and have a ton of experience, do not feel the need to toot their own horn.
I believe what you mean to say is that you would like for us to see the world exactly as you do, and not offer any contradictory opinions. That is NOT enlightenment. That is called EGO-CENTRIC (self-centered) thinking.
Thinking and Understanding the world around you is called SCIENCE, which is what I teach. Enlightenment, on the other hand, is by definition BEYOND thought, which is why it is reffered to as a TRANS-(beyond)-PERSONAL level of development. But, before you reach the Transpersanal bands of development, you must pass through what are called the ethnocentric (where you value other people in your culture's opinions) and Worldcentric (where you value the opinions of all cultures) levels of development. The problem is that when you are below these levels in the Egocentric stage, you feel enlightened because the world seems to revolve around you.
Just in case you have not picked up on it yet, some of the people on this forum, not myself, but SOME people are very big people in the music Biz. I have learned to respect that, and value their opinions. I have noticed that most of the people who actually know a lot here, and have a ton of experience, do not feel the need to toot their own horn.
I believe what you mean to say is that you would like for us to see the world exactly as you do, and not offer any contradictory opinions. That is NOT enlightenment. That is called EGO-CENTRIC (self-centered) thinking.
Thinking and Understanding the world around you is called SCIENCE, which is what I teach. Enlightenment, on the other hand, is by definition BEYOND thought, which is why it is reffered to as a TRANS-(beyond)-PERSONAL level of development. But, before you reach the Transpersanal bands of development, you must pass through what are called the ethnocentric (where you value other people in your culture's opinions) and Worldcentric (where you value the opinions of all cultures) levels of development. The problem is that when you are below these levels in the Egocentric stage, you feel enlightened because the world seems to revolve around you.
bungalowbill
Luckybastidologist
Re: Srv
What difference does it make where you are from? :boggled:
I don't know Jeremy personally, however I do know he is insightful, knowledgeable and willing to help folks....he has helped me several times.
I'm quite sure you gig a lot and you know people in the biz and thats great, but it doesn't mean that everyone else is wrong or that something won't work for them.
I do have a question for you....Are you a SRV wannabe?
What difference does it make where you are from? :boggled:
I don't know Jeremy personally, however I do know he is insightful, knowledgeable and willing to help folks....he has helped me several times.
I'm quite sure you gig a lot and you know people in the biz and thats great, but it doesn't mean that everyone else is wrong or that something won't work for them.
I do have a question for you....Are you a SRV wannabe?
Shauggy
New member
Re: Srv
Dude, if you want people to listen to you, insulting them is not a good way to start out.
I also don't meant to offend but usually the people who really do know their stuff don't have to tell other people that they know their stuff.
The guy who goes around telling people how much he knows about music is kind of like the dude who goes into GC and turns an amp up to 11 just so everybody can hear how fast he plays scales.
I know people in Nashville who are AMAZING and know their stuff, but aren't on a record label. Then I hear people on a CD who have no business being on a record label. Living in NYC (or LA, or going to Berklee for a few years) doesn't necessarily mean you know what you're talking about. You may be totally awesome but if Henry Garza can get a pretty good SRV tone through a Mexi strat, a TS9 and a half-stack then what's the big deal?
(granted Henry Garza isn't the cleanest player, at least from the DVD I've got, but I still dig his sound and enjoy listening to him)
Dude, if you want people to listen to you, insulting them is not a good way to start out.
I also don't meant to offend but usually the people who really do know their stuff don't have to tell other people that they know their stuff.
The guy who goes around telling people how much he knows about music is kind of like the dude who goes into GC and turns an amp up to 11 just so everybody can hear how fast he plays scales.
I know people in Nashville who are AMAZING and know their stuff, but aren't on a record label. Then I hear people on a CD who have no business being on a record label. Living in NYC (or LA, or going to Berklee for a few years) doesn't necessarily mean you know what you're talking about. You may be totally awesome but if Henry Garza can get a pretty good SRV tone through a Mexi strat, a TS9 and a half-stack then what's the big deal?
(granted Henry Garza isn't the cleanest player, at least from the DVD I've got, but I still dig his sound and enjoy listening to him)
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BigDaddy
Guest
Re: Srv
And your point is?
28 and already you're a philosopher.
mg:
Congratulations.
Make a very long list of things you have done and philosophies you have and I'll let you know when I hear something I haven't done or said or heard.
You make some good points. I'm not saying that to be a wise guy, you do make good points.
I don't care if people listen to me. If they want to learn they do, if not, they don't. It's their choice, it doesn't matter how it's presented, it's up to the individual and again, it's their choice.
Go through U.S. Army basic training....yes I did my time in the service. Worse go into the Marines....:firing:
Your philosophies will change drastically when and if you do.
Oh and to bungholebill........no I am not an SRV wannabee.
I was doing that thang in the 70's before anybody heard of SRV. I first heard him when I came back from the Army and the first thing people told me was there's a cat from Texas that plays a lot like you used too. I was more Johnny Winter than Hendrix but I was doing very similar stuff. The record companies had no interest at that time. Everything was Disco and pop Rock. David Bowie was Rock god and I did not look or play like anything anybody wanted to sign a record deal to. In fact a lot of guys I know or know of through mutual friends lost theirs. SRV was lucky to have some in's in the business, if he didn't we would not be talking about him. But I did get some interest from Rounder records and Bruce Iglauer at Alligator in the mid 80's.
And your point is?
28 and already you're a philosopher.
mg:Congratulations.
Make a very long list of things you have done and philosophies you have and I'll let you know when I hear something I haven't done or said or heard.
You make some good points. I'm not saying that to be a wise guy, you do make good points.
I don't care if people listen to me. If they want to learn they do, if not, they don't. It's their choice, it doesn't matter how it's presented, it's up to the individual and again, it's their choice.
Go through U.S. Army basic training....yes I did my time in the service. Worse go into the Marines....:firing:
Your philosophies will change drastically when and if you do.
Oh and to bungholebill........no I am not an SRV wannabee.
I was doing that thang in the 70's before anybody heard of SRV. I first heard him when I came back from the Army and the first thing people told me was there's a cat from Texas that plays a lot like you used too. I was more Johnny Winter than Hendrix but I was doing very similar stuff. The record companies had no interest at that time. Everything was Disco and pop Rock. David Bowie was Rock god and I did not look or play like anything anybody wanted to sign a record deal to. In fact a lot of guys I know or know of through mutual friends lost theirs. SRV was lucky to have some in's in the business, if he didn't we would not be talking about him. But I did get some interest from Rounder records and Bruce Iglauer at Alligator in the mid 80's.
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BigDaddy
Guest
Re: Srv
Actually I just got another PC and am going to start recording.
I was in it before you had the Internet.
The only recording I did sucked but was good enough to get some interest.
I saw what the business was like and got out. I worked for Blue Sky records, that was Teddy Slatus the guy who screwed Johnny Winter out of a whole bunch of money and died a few years ago. Winter is still in court against his estate.
I know you are being a bit of a wise arse.
Even when I do post some clips, some people will love it and some hate it and think I suck.
That's one thing about the business, if you can't take criticism don't be in the music business because you are going to get blasted all the time.
You just have to do your thing and not let them get to you.
Actually I just got another PC and am going to start recording.
I was in it before you had the Internet.
The only recording I did sucked but was good enough to get some interest.
I saw what the business was like and got out. I worked for Blue Sky records, that was Teddy Slatus the guy who screwed Johnny Winter out of a whole bunch of money and died a few years ago. Winter is still in court against his estate.
I know you are being a bit of a wise arse.
Even when I do post some clips, some people will love it and some hate it and think I suck.
That's one thing about the business, if you can't take criticism don't be in the music business because you are going to get blasted all the time.
You just have to do your thing and not let them get to you.
Re: Srv
Yeah ... I was in it too before the internet. I older than you are by a couple of years. Yeah ... I am being a bit of a wise arse. My experience in life (even though you may discount it) has been that people who are really good don't have to step on other people to share. I am not surprised that you can't hook us up to link.
Just consider ... the guys here are probably interested in what you were talking about ... I was ... but the "you guys can choose to learn from me if you want to ... otherwise screw you" kind of attitude makes me reconsider you even know what you're talking about.
You've got no greater qualification to "talk smack" than anyone else here ... as far as I can see. Just sayin' ...
Yeah ... I was in it too before the internet. I older than you are by a couple of years. Yeah ... I am being a bit of a wise arse. My experience in life (even though you may discount it) has been that people who are really good don't have to step on other people to share. I am not surprised that you can't hook us up to link.
Just consider ... the guys here are probably interested in what you were talking about ... I was ... but the "you guys can choose to learn from me if you want to ... otherwise screw you" kind of attitude makes me reconsider you even know what you're talking about.
You've got no greater qualification to "talk smack" than anyone else here ... as far as I can see. Just sayin' ...
Robert S.
Super Moderator
Re: Srv
BigDaddy, just an observation but no one is asking for your opinions or insites, you seem to be trying to force them on people. You are right and everyone else is wrong, ok we get it.
Calling BungalowBill BungholeBill is childish, inflammatory and a terms violation. We'll deal with that later.
Seriously Bro, you probably do have some insites worth sharing but I wouldn't know. It's hard for me to get past the ego to actually see if you have a point. The thing is though that if you continue to harrass the membership of this site in this fashion your stay here will be considerably shorter than you might think possible.
Keep it real, keep it respectful...........
BigDaddy, just an observation but no one is asking for your opinions or insites, you seem to be trying to force them on people. You are right and everyone else is wrong, ok we get it.
Calling BungalowBill BungholeBill is childish, inflammatory and a terms violation. We'll deal with that later.
Seriously Bro, you probably do have some insites worth sharing but I wouldn't know. It's hard for me to get past the ego to actually see if you have a point. The thing is though that if you continue to harrass the membership of this site in this fashion your stay here will be considerably shorter than you might think possible.
Keep it real, keep it respectful...........
bungalowbill
Luckybastidologist
Re: Srv
All I did was ask a simple question and you resort to calling me names. Are you sure you are in your 40's?
I thought maybe you would be polite to someone who was polite to you....I guess I was wrong, won't be the first time or the last.
I wish you well in your endeavors.
And your point is?
28 and already you're a philosopher.
Congratulations.
Make a very long list of things you have done and philosophies you have and I'll let you know when I hear something I haven't done or said or heard.
You make some good points. I'm not saying that to be a wise guy, you do make good points.
I don't care if people listen to me. If they want to learn they do, if not, they
don't. It's their choice, it doesn't matter how it's presented, it's up to the individual and again, it's their choice.
Go through U.S. Army basic training....yes I did my time in the service. Worse go into the Marines....:firing:
Your philosophies will change drastically when and if you do.
Oh and to bungholebill........no I am not an SRV wannabee.
I was doing that thang in the 70's before anybody heard of SRV. I first heard him when I came back from the Army and the first thing people told me was there's a cat from Texas that plays a lot like you used too. I was more Johnny Winter than Hendrix but I was doing very similar stuff. The record companies had no interest at that time. Everything was Disco and pop Rock. David Bowie was Rock god and I did not look or play like anything anybody wanted to sign a record deal to. In fact a lot of guys I know or know of through mutual friends lost theirs. SRV was lucky to have some in's in the business, if he didn't we would not be talking about him. But I did get some interest from Rounder records and Bruce Iglauer at Alligator in the mid 80's.
All I did was ask a simple question and you resort to calling me names. Are you sure you are in your 40's?
I thought maybe you would be polite to someone who was polite to you....I guess I was wrong, won't be the first time or the last.
I wish you well in your endeavors.
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