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6 hours ago, craigb said:

 

I like Dream Theater. I've seen them a bunch of times. Still don't want to see them do more than 1 cover at a show, and I get an extra bathroom break if they do more.

**DISCLAIMER: This is a GET OF MY LAWN post**

I will never understand why anyone would put the effort in doing a WHOLE ALBUM of someone else's material. Seems like a waste to me. I get doing one or two, but it seems like they should focus on their own creativity. These are different musical arrangements that took time to do.

Though they don't sound bad, though I am of the opinion they sonically castrate a good amount of the songs.

Some things never change. I don't miss that part of the band thing.

Last year,  I quit coffee for 2 months just to say I could. I had ZERO issues stopping. I have usually one 8-10oz of the darkest blend I can find. Sometimes, I have a 2nd cup, but most days I don't.

All of that to say, some of you have a serious issue(s) 🙃

In my old band, I was the "idea guy". The other guitar player I called BASF(they don't make things, they make things better was their commercial tagline) as he didn't do ideas, but he helped to form and elevate ideas brought in because of his musical knowledge. It worked for us.

I was watching an interview with Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson, and it seemed to mirror my example above.

A ton of variables out there. The biggest thing is an idea person may be stalled progressing, and a theory person may be generic ...and everything in between.
 

On 12/19/2024 at 2:08 PM, topaz said:

Summer of sound = game of patience 😉 

No sooner do i say that than an extra 20% comes through. Lol.

I've been debating upgrading K14U to K15U, and the same as most, I don't see what I'd be paying $320 for.

Can never go wrong with Yesterday

Do they just destroy them? I hope not. They could mark them somehow and give them to schools for music programs. There has to be a way to make lemonade out of those lemons.

I certainly have fallen in to ruts. I usually do mood lighting (like a lava lamp or a neat random screen saver of shapes and colors) and tune everything out. That usually helps. Other times, I force myself to work a little bit on something everyday and break through.

Both approaches have helped me break through on occasion.

Something I am talking about(mute sound of course): 

Somehow, we just got the rain in Atlanta. Ten inches of rain or there abouts. Luckily, we did NOT get the wind ...and that was extremely fortunate.

We were going to go to Asheville this weekend, but they are in no shape for company. It is going to take some time for them to recover.

Mother Nature can be a wicked one.

Perry is an unprofessional idiot. People paid good money to see you and your voice is on the fritz AND you get tanked and want to fight.

Though, good to see a senior citizen brawl! 😁

So, I had a friend post that the whole Dave Grohl cheating on his wife deal really isn't that important in terms of her day to day life. She is still working a ton of hours and has stuff going on, like we all do. So while sad, it doesn't affect her life.

I thought she was spot on, and I told her:

Not your circus, Not your Monkey Wrench!

(bad joke, but I laughed making it up - and not making light of his situation)

Something I did that worked for me: I glued the foam panels to posterboard and with felt pads on the back. I used T pins to put them in drywall(where a dollop of paint would cover the wholes), and hung a few at varying heights from the ceiling.

You could do something like that for your garage door that would make it easy to remove. Or even use velcro with adhesive to put on the posterboard and the garage door.

Curious of the quality of what you have bought!

You'll want the super heat sink with that!

28 minutes ago, craigb said:

I'm not comparing, I literally haven't been able to do anything except play my guitar through an amp (without any pedals or anything else).  Plus, with the rest of "life" I haven't had much time or desire for even that.

Joining the livestreams has been giving me the itch to play around with virtual synths, so I'm just seeing what I can do without buying much.

In addition to my guitar, I have a fast PC, Reason, Cakewalk and other stuff, but nothing is currently installed...  I know I need an interface and a software amp sim at the very least.

I'm mainly trying to come up with a wish list that I can start getting once I get paid next month.

I didn't think you were, I just will say I actually PREFER amp sims these days compared to traditional amps. That said, I have been super fond of the Roland JC-40 lately though.

I think if you can find inspirational sounds in the box, why is it any different than outside?

If you(and by you I mean anyone) are going to constantly compare to "what you had" or "what you're used to", the only one "in the box" is you IMO. 

YMMV

8 hours ago, Grem said:

Ever since I first got up on stage and played to a crowd (I played with my back to the crowd most of the night. That's another story), I have much respect for anyone who puts themselves out there for others. I realize it's a need inside. And they know the only way to fulfill that need is to play/sing/entertain. So I clap, cheer them on, and put tips in the jar.

Amen. I occasionally like to play out, just to prove to myself (and sometimes others) I have the chops. But I don't have a desire to be an "entertainer" per say. I'd rather create at home by my lonesome.

@57Gregy if you hover over the link, you'll see it is NOT samash.com - always hover over the link and you'll get the real address.

43 minutes ago, 57Gregy said:

Now I have a Sam Ash ad on FB showing numerous instruments, Gibson Les Paul, Fender Telecaster, Yamaha Montage, all for "$130 or less". Where are they? he wondered while thinking it was all a scam.

It is for sure.

Great video! I was overwhelmed by Kodi Lee's performance as well, and I believe it comes down being reminded that the gifts some may have are not visible, but yet amazing.

We sometimes judge the book by it's cover, and then are shocked when we open the pages. We all do it at some point, and then we get reminded we should not judge that book by the cover.

Kodi was allowed to use a Simon & Garfunkel song ( Bridge Over Troubled Waters)  ....and they do NOT give permission very often at all, and it was amazing.
 

22 minutes ago, craigb said:

I went in to buy an air guitar, but I didn't see any...

That's awful.

26 minutes ago, Grem said:

So the big advertising for "We Going Out Of Business Sale!!" "Prices Slashed!!" it's all pretty much BS. Yeah you can find some deals. But the good stuff will be sold in volumes to some other retailers. Or back to the manufacturer. 

Some inventory may be sold off, but anything in the store (or at least the one near me) was marked down. You can't help it if someone only bought something @ 10% off versus 30% ...which happened  lot at my store.

But secret hack if you want a good deal (and you'd have to sign up for an account at Sam Ash): go on to the chat and ask about the item you want - they will give you a much better price. I did this with an item, and they gave me a substantial amount off. YMMV

Unfortunately, I have credit with a chain that is going out of business. The biggest thing I think I'd like is  MIDI keyboard ...so what works best Cakewalk/Sonar and possibly an DAW I may use. Basically meaning the most compatible with all DAWS. Polyphonic aftertouch seems like useful feature. But any feedback is appreciated.

Also, what kind of "little" things for a studio might be a good grab?

Thanks in advance.

Danny Lopresto and this band do a great job of KISS tunes without the schtick. They are well done!  @Rain