wishface Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, BigRedX said: To answer the OP. No. Not in the slightest. I learnt to play mostly because I wanted to write songs/music. Seeing someone else regurgitate an existing piece of music holds pretty much zero interest for me. Also while they are probably all far better players than I am, from what I have seen, I am safe in the knowledge that my room is tidier than their's, and I look after my body better and have a far better dress sense than any of them (well the male ones at least). ;-) That's what counts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 On 26/02/2020 at 14:26, wishface said: I'll just ask: does anyone else find all these Youtube superstars demotivating? Perhaps just a little bit? I think the thing is that when you caually see these, the guys on them are just copying someone else's lines. Monkey see, monkey do. I'd much sooner see these guys doing their own stuff rather than pretending to be Flea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicVibes Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 You could argue that they're copying Flea but then you could argue Flea was copying Bootsy. Props to Davie504 etc. They're having fun, making money and have proved beyond doubt that they're great players with a great ear. My ego is small enough for me to say they would play me under the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No lust in Jazz Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 3 hours ago, wishface said: He's mellowed out in recent years but he has a reputation. Understandable given how he got treated by the rest of the band. I'm sure he's a lovely guy these days. I met in in '88 when the last touring FZ band was in meltdown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishface Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, No lust in Jazz said: I met in in '88 when the last touring FZ band was in meltdown Although there are other fine players whom I listen to more, to have that technical facility (i enjoy picking as much as fingerstyle) and musical knowledge is my ultimate goal. Let's hope one can self teach to that level of musical ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 There's no better way to learn than from other musicians. Even rote copying improves your technique, and it's hard to not to improve your understanding of music by doing so. I'm sure my technique and improvisational skills have come on in leaps and bounds since I've been learning lots of covers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: I'm sure my technique and improvisational skills have come on in leaps and bounds since I've been learning lots of covers. This ^^^^^. I stick the fill from 'Car Wash' into everything now -- and it's ****ing brilliant! 😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said: This ^^^^^. I stick the fill from 'Car Wash' into everything now -- and it's ****ing brilliant! 😃 Is that the one by rose royce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Reggaebass said: Is that the one by rose royce? Aye, RB. Imagine this: Girl, you really got me goin', you got me so I don't know what I'm doin'. Fill from Car Wash Yeah, you really got me now, you got me so I can't sleep at night. ... Fill from Car Wash! Etc 👍 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Just now, Ricky 4000 said: Aye, RB. Imagine this: Girl, you really got me goin', you got me so I don't know what I'm doin'. Fill from Car Wash Yeah, you really got me now, you got me so I can't sleep at night. ... Fill from Car Wash! Etc 👍 Cheers Ricky, I’ll have a listen ☝️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 31 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said: Aye, RB. Imagine this: Girl, you really got me goin', you got me so I don't know what I'm doin'. Fill from Car Wash Yeah, you really got me now, you got me so I can't sleep at night. ... Fill from Car Wash! Etc 👍 Send for the immodium! Ricky's got the pentatonic runs! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said: Send for the immodium! Ricky's got the pentatonic runs! COMING SOON TOIce Road Truckers: Wales 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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