Planetguy wrote:
ya know....even if you don't dig someone else's work....it's not all that hard to find SOMETHING to comment/compliment upon. "community" and even just a little interest in others and their work.....that OUGHT to be what a music "forum" is about. 
thanks for the reminder, I've been meaning to tell you how much I enjoyed some music you posted months ago. Didn't know you were such a good marimba player.
Sean, that's some rocking' stuff you posted. You've got Eddie down pat...and can do it for 15 minutes without a break!?
It reminds me of a guy I used to play with. When solo time came, he'd take off forever if we didn't force him to let the singer (me) come back in. We would usually do about a 30 minute solo on "Them Changes" and have enough time for one more song in that set.
But since then Nirvana basically killed the guitar solo; and I was a bit relieved when it happened. Do you find that skill useful in gaining work in Toronto? I rocked bands all the way through the 80s and loved that stuff...but now find that I need to avoid giving into that temptation. Currently my favorite guitarist (James Hilsden) fronts a power-punk-trio in Tel Aviv. I know a thousand guitarists who can do circles around him on a solo....but none who can match his ability to create the coolest groove you've ever heard.
Subtle effects landscapes, rhythmic gut punches, melodic scenery...ah...love it.