This was an unfinished blog post from a few weeks ago that I thought I’d post. I was watching an Acoustic Guitar Techniques podcast – lame, right? – and this was my ”application” of the Drones and Chord Relations lesson.
Like a lot of guitar principles/techniques, this was something a lot of you guitarists have probably already messed around with without knowing the proper name for it. It involves constantly picking (droning) on open strings (usually b and high e) while changing finger positions on other strings. It’s relatively easy and comfortable to play, and the open strings give it a “full” sound making it fun to jam with by yourself.
Here’s my drone diddy: Read more…
A friend of mine recently “rekindled” my interest for MuteMath by raving about their latest album Armistice. With a local MuteMath concert on the horizon, I picked up the latest album on amazon for like $8 and gave ‘er a listen. After my infatuation stage of Armistice passed, it stood as a solid album, yet it still remained off my top 10. I have had MuteMath’s self-titled album for some time, but it had long since fallen from the forefront of my frequently played tuneage. In my mind they were good, but they didn’t quite hit the bulls-eye. Enter the MuteMath concert. Read more…
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This is a test Google Wave post that does not look to be working… unless you actually have a Google Wave developer account.
Looks like we’ve still got some work to do…
I’m usually not one to post music that I’ve recorded, but I was somewhat pleased with how this “jam session” turned out last night. I usually start with some basic rhythm guitar and build from there. All effects and such were done using Garageband. Yes… I did layer my voice and use some (not T-Pain by any means) voice correction, so for any purists out there, I apologize.
Siren Call – It’s obviously not a finished product, but I hope you still enjoy! Read more…
I saw Mat Kearney in concert last night (September 21, 2009) at Newport Music Hall in Columbus, OH. Diane Birch opened for him and was actually pretty good. If you’re interested, her album, Bible Belt, is only $5 right now over at Amazon (mp3). She’s up-and-coming and has been deemed the new Norah Jones… I’ll let you decide for yourself. I’m a fan.
Diane Birch – Bible Belt
Mat Kearney was pretty awesome, as you’d probably expect. Here’s the set list. If you have any comments/corrections, please let me know via a comment below. Read more…
