Off Topic Question about so-called "Feel Players"

[Stu-Pendus]

I like lots of different styles,be it shred or melody but hey,i'm just old fashioned open minded...........

 

[sixtyfour]

I disagree...I can objectively say that Little Wing is better than Hit Me Baby (One More Time). Little Wing is also better than Sugar We're Going Down by Fall Out Boy. I can say with absolute certainty that A Day in the Life by The Beatles is better than anything Rockstar by Nickelback.

Dang you, I swore I'd stay out of this!

While I agree with your examples, that's just personal taste. Examples don't explain what makes those songs great to certain people.

Think about this too - there's people in this world that would disagree whole-heartedly with your examples. Are they wrong?

 

[bkrumme]

I edited my post. Was letting something non forum related cloud my typing fingers.

Sorry if I offended anyone.

 

[Spudmurphy]

ahhh Little Wing and day in the life -now ya talkin'

 

[nobozos]

I would have to say that no discussion on "Feel Players" can be complete without bringing up the name Neal Schon. He's a melodic bluesy player, but he can shred too.

I personally admire players like Schon, that can make you feel something with their playing. To me, that's what music is really all about. It's about expressing yourself through your instrument, and having the ability to provoke an emotional response in doing so. In some cases, that expression utilizes a flurry of well placed notes in rapid succession, and in some cases, it requires you to milk a note for all you can get out of it. The truely great players know where and when to use both.

There are players that don't want to put the time in to be able to bust out with the flurry of well placed notes. These guys typically run down the "shredders" as having no feeling, mainly because feeling is all they have in their arsenal.

Conversly, there are players that relentlessly practice every kind of scale and arpeggio known to man, until it's nothing but rote muscle memorization. These guys fancy themselves as technical experts, and look down on anyone that isn't up to their level. This is to make them feel better about their utter lack of originality, and inability to evoke any kind of emotion with their sterile, repetitive playing style.

There were alot of great players mentioned in this thread, but I would challenge any of them to play some of the stuff from people like: Chet Atkins, Roy Clark, Brad Paisley, and Vince Gill. I'm not a country fan, but I'm in absolute awe of the technique, and skill of these players.

 

[robelinda2]

Schon- legend!

 

[buckethead777]

Have to violently disagree with you on Beck. Learn a couple of JB tunes note for note (best of luck) and tell me it's not technically difficult and his phrasing isn't insane. The man is a monster.

Thank you!

 

[threeminutesboy]

this is rather funny to see how some of the new comers arrive here with a very arrogant attitude .

sad

 

[batyak]

I always thought music was about the space in between the notes, the tension you can build up from the anticipation of what's to come! Mind you saying that, everyone has a different opinion of what is good and wha is bad, so what floats one person's musical boat may not do it for someone else, but isn't that what it's all about? The endless limitations of creativity and expression, and who can really say what is right and wrong about the way someone expresses themsevles mucically?

 

[izzy]

I always thought music was about the space in between the notes, the tension you can build up from the anticipation of what's to come! Mind you saying that, everyone has a different opinion of what is good and wha is bad, so what floats one person's musical boat may not do it for someone else, but isn't that what it's all about? The endless limitations of creativity and expression, and who can really say what is right and wrong about the way someone expresses themsevles mucically?

I'VE SAID THIS VERY THING BEFORE ON OTHER FORUMS!!

Music that affords me space between notes, for my mind to wander and play, has always been my preference, and why knopfler has always been a pleasure to listen to. He provides enough musical intrigue, suggestion and tease to send one's mind off wandering, whereas many other players cram every possible void with notes or noise, which while technically fascinating, is musically boring.

In my opinion of course.

 

[balance]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThZN70KNfi8"]YouTube- Jeff Beck at Ronnie's Part 7 Blanket Imogen Heap[/ame]


Case Closed

 

[batyak]

Simply a stunning piece of music! The way Imogen, Jeff and Tal weave such a fine tapestry of sound, magical!

 

[Slingy]

Kind of an odd piece of music for this discussion if you ask me. Is it cool to post this stuff? Well at least Tommy Shannon is playing a Stingray these days.

[ SRV vid removed by beej ]

 

[beej]

Guys- no, not really cool to post vids of other manufacturer's gear. Sorry, had to edit them out. Like the discussion though.

 

[Lou]

Neil Schon is a huge influence of mine. Certainly made me want to play guitar. Tons of feel and he can burn. I try to construct solos like he does. Tasty!

 

[izzy]

could have left static links, i was hoping to view those vids after work :/

 

[DJ.]

Neil Schon is a huge influence of mine. Certainly made me want to play guitar. Tons of feel and he can burn. I try to construct solos like he does. Tasty!

LOL, me too. Only problem is that when it gets to that "burning" stuff, I can't keep up.

 

[Slingy]

Guys- no, not really cool to post vids of other manufacturer's gear. Sorry, had to edit them out. Like the discussion though.

That's what I thought, thanks for the clarification.

 

[balance]

Thought Jeff Beck is an EB artist as he's listed on the EB artist page

 

[beej]

Thought Jeff Beck is an EB artist as he's listed on the EB artist page

So his is

My bad, I know how this stuff gets out of hand. He's back.