To Blog Or Not To Blog
Posted 01-11-2008 at 01:43 PM by Leytur
I've never blogged before. Now that Tankspot has gotten some ubercool BBS software that let's ANYONE be a blog star, I'm left wondering "do I have anything interesting to add worth making a whole new blog and cluttering everything up?"
The answer when it comes to tanking or WoW or gaming in general is "no."
But then again it doesn't need to be limited to any of that. And I started thinking about what I could bring that is unique to me.
I have had quite a unique musical life. Piano since 2nd grade. Trombone since 5th grade. Pipe organ since 9th grade. Afro-Cuban percussion including the sacred bata drums for over ten years now (I'm 31 in order to prevent rumors).
I've played in orchestras, churches, jazz bands, top 40 crap, funk, Latin, salsa, folkloric Afro-Cuba. And I've immersed myself in listening to all those genres as well (and more).
So having been big time into music for the past 20 I can say I've listened to a LOT of music. REALLY listened to it. And I've gone through a lot of genres and artists. I listened to jazz non-stop for about 10 years. I'm no longer passionate about it, but when I hear some classic Coltrane or Clifford Brown I still remember how incredible those guys were.
Which brings me to my point. It's not often now that I "discover" a new artist or genre that really floors me. But when I do I LOVE it. It's so fresh to find someone or a style that you didn't know before. It's like rediscovering music.
Now while the artist I'm going to mention has been platinum for like. . . . 6 years now, I just got my first CD of his last week and can't stop checking it out. John Mayer "Room For Squares."
Yea some of it is teeny bopper your body is a wonderland (but GOOD teeny bopper. . . if there is such a thing). But so much of it is smart, musical, interesting tunes. He's a great songwriter. I could use a little less breath in his voice. And he is a ridiculous guitar player. I'm still absorbing just the tunes and harmony. It's so nice to hear pop/rock with more than 3 chords.
Anyways I'm going to go download some as/is off iTunes now and let you know more in a bit. . .
The answer when it comes to tanking or WoW or gaming in general is "no."
But then again it doesn't need to be limited to any of that. And I started thinking about what I could bring that is unique to me.
I have had quite a unique musical life. Piano since 2nd grade. Trombone since 5th grade. Pipe organ since 9th grade. Afro-Cuban percussion including the sacred bata drums for over ten years now (I'm 31 in order to prevent rumors).
I've played in orchestras, churches, jazz bands, top 40 crap, funk, Latin, salsa, folkloric Afro-Cuba. And I've immersed myself in listening to all those genres as well (and more).
So having been big time into music for the past 20 I can say I've listened to a LOT of music. REALLY listened to it. And I've gone through a lot of genres and artists. I listened to jazz non-stop for about 10 years. I'm no longer passionate about it, but when I hear some classic Coltrane or Clifford Brown I still remember how incredible those guys were.
Which brings me to my point. It's not often now that I "discover" a new artist or genre that really floors me. But when I do I LOVE it. It's so fresh to find someone or a style that you didn't know before. It's like rediscovering music.
Now while the artist I'm going to mention has been platinum for like. . . . 6 years now, I just got my first CD of his last week and can't stop checking it out. John Mayer "Room For Squares."
Yea some of it is teeny bopper your body is a wonderland (but GOOD teeny bopper. . . if there is such a thing). But so much of it is smart, musical, interesting tunes. He's a great songwriter. I could use a little less breath in his voice. And he is a ridiculous guitar player. I'm still absorbing just the tunes and harmony. It's so nice to hear pop/rock with more than 3 chords.
Anyways I'm going to go download some as/is off iTunes now and let you know more in a bit. . .
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NO trying to woo the ladies with John Meyer. Not FairPosted 01-11-2008 at 02:06 PM by Girlie 
- I don't know if you have heard of Andy McKee or not, but if awesome guitar intrigues you, check this out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddn4MGaS3N4
I forget the style of playing that is called, but there are a couple of guys that do it. It amazes me.Posted 01-11-2008 at 02:19 PM by smacks
Updated 01-11-2008 at 03:15 PM by smacks - What are your opinions on the Kara music choices? Love that new organ music on the way to Maiden
Posted 01-11-2008 at 03:00 PM by Enelrad - Umm. . . I was only ever in there once. At 4 frames per second. So I think the brain power going into my ears was being sent to my eyes to try and compensate.
Posted 01-12-2008 at 08:40 AM by Leytur - Holy cow that Andy McKee stuff is insanely good. It's fingerstyle guitar which is usually just right hand fingers but he's doing left hand hammer ons pull offs and everything in between as well as turning the guitar into a cajon. Impressive. And good tunes too!
Posted 01-12-2008 at 08:46 AM by Leytur -
I think John Mayer's lyrics, as well as his guitar playing, is a bit underrated due to the fact that he's considered "mainstream pop."
You should check out his live CD, John Mayer Trio - "Try!"Posted 09-02-2008 at 12:44 AM by Tristessa
