Comments on: Sweep arpeggio with legato and slides: Fmaj7

By: Lorinator

Lorinator — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 19:57:04 +0000

Michael: At one point I considered going to MI. But I changed my mind after one visit there, because of all the JAZZ everywhere. Ugh. It would have killed me. For theory, I’d much rather study classical.

Joe: Forums, schmorums, hahah! I love drama and soaring melodies, and blues doesn’t really give me that. But it doesn’t mean that it’s not good. Just that it’s not up my street.

Ugh, enough of this negativity! I’m going to close this thread for comments — time to move on to something more positive!

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 17:31:53 +0000

Oh no, the blues forums will tear you up! Just kidding. They’ll probably just write a song about you. Actually, I’m more of a blues-rock guy. That link had some unique harmonies though (not like jazz).

By: Michael Leslie

Michael Leslie — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 16:41:41 +0000

I feel your pain Lori…not only do jazzers add 7ths and 9ths to everything but then they go further and do 11ths and 13ths and go even further by sharping or flatting the 5th, 9th, 11th, or 13th to make sometimes the most dissonant harmonies possible. I spent some time at university studying guitar in the jazz department. I would have continued but I cannot listen to jazz exclusively (a requirement) all day every day. I will take my jazz in doses and stick with prog rock/metal and fusion.

By: Mps

Mps — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 14:46:12 +0000

Lorinator
You’re welcome! I’m still reading your old posts!

By: Lorinator

Lorinator — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 14:34:46 +0000

Mike: Thanks for stopping by; glad you’re finding something useful here. I do like the
way Pat Metheny plays on the soundrack of the film “Under Fire.” But that’s Latin style on a classical guitar.

For me, Holdsworth is in the category of guitarists whom I respect for their abilities, but whose music I just can’t listen to for pleasure. I’m sure there’s the odd song or niche genre within jazz that I might like if I heard it. But I’m just not motivated to devote precious time from my one life to exploring jazz; the ROI looks way too small to justify the investment of time and energy. But that’s just me!

Stephen: Thanks for the links. I got it covered now. There’s only one track on the soundtrack that I wanted to hear again; the rest is not quite up to Morricone’s usual standards, I’m afraid (before anyone goes out buying it for themselves!).

Rob: Glad you like the vids. Yes, I did try punk at one point, just for fun. But it really didn’t last long…I just didn’t have a good punk attitude!

Mps: Thanks for taking the time to say hi!

Joe: Oh dear, now I’m really going to make some enemies. I don’t like blues, either, I’m afraid. It just doesn’t do it for me. Almost sacrilege for a guitar player to admit, I know, but there it is. The odd blues song can be good, like Zep’s “Since I been lovin’ you.” And blues-based hard rock (UFO, Whitesnake, Kingdom Come) can be really cool.

Laurie: I suppose “hate” is a pretty strong word, and I’m sure there might be some sub-genres of jazz and fusion that I might like. But given that I don’t have enough time to listen as much as I’d like to the music that I LOVE, I’m not exactly motivated to find out. It’s all about carrying capacity! Life’s too short to listen to stuff that doesn’t give me pleasant feelings. Jazz just gives me bad feelings. But again, that’s just me!

By: Laurie Monk

Laurie Monk — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 10:30:22 +0000

Do you hate all jazz?

I’m sure there must be some stuff you like?

What about fusion playing like Allan Holdsworth?

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 10:10:54 +0000

So you don’t like jazz. How about blues in just intonation? Check out the first instrumental track.

http://www.digstation.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?albumid=ALB000003991

By: Mps

Mps — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 23:54:34 +0000

Lori,

I found your website a few moments ago and woman … you’re hot!!! Hahahahaha!

Your guitar skills are really, really great!!!

Thanks for share this with us!

Warm hugs from Brazil!!!!!!

Mps

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 21:30:18 +0000

Hi Lori, good to see those new vids online. Sounds cool as ever. Keep em comin’…

Erm, you tried punk? That must have been seriously a long time ago, haha. At least this fact created a smile on my face (ROTFL)

And I can agree with you, jazz is neither my style — though I’ve also nothing against people who like it… As JoeJoe said, it’s a good thing to have and accept different tastes

Enjoy the weather and take care.
Huggies, Robbo.

By: Stephen H

Stephen H — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 18:58:59 +0000

Howdy Lori !

Well, regarding “Two Mules for Sister Sara”…

It certainly is / was released and available on CD !
I’ve located it in quite a few places, so it shouldn’t be a problem !

This place is in the UK: A good price – new…
(but out of stock at the moment !)

http://www.moviegrooves.com/shop/twomulesforsistersara.htm

It’s also available through Amazon…
However, it does cost “a few dollars more !”
(Aww c’mon – who could honestly resist that ?!)

link

And as you’d expect…
(There’s always) – ebay !

Hope this helps…
Maybe I’ve overdone it with these links ?! – (if so) – my apologies !

[Lori's edit: No problem; I've edited the links for ya! ]

Actually, I wasn’t even aware that “Two Mules” was by Ennio Morricone…
I’m a devout “Spaghetti Western” lover ! – (Y’ know something ?! I always find, that…) – people really love ‘em, or hate them with a passion !

Funny that ! – Anyway – Adios Amiga !

Lot’s a’ (Lori) Love,
Stephen (x)