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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas

“But anyway, technically, I think he’s tighter than Stevie. “

Okay. The kid is a good guitar player. But,,,, he has some tempo problems. His Rhythm Section is tight and consistent, but he gets out of time several times, not badly, but noticeably. He’ll get off-time for a short series of licks, then get back on with the next series. But he’s good, and I generally enjoyed his playing. My problem is that I have perfect timing, and the inconsistencies are, to me, jarring. I lose the flow.
I’m a retired musician, 50 years in the biz. Played and recorded with Neil Zaza;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Zaza
http://www.neilzaza.com
I’m on these songs;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Puov93SDltM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAY1WKouT18
Just trying to establish my Bona Fides as far as guitar playing and music in general. I’ll probably be skewered like that poor guy at the Thomas hearings!
FZ was an acquaintance, but I hear more of a Santana influence in this young man. I’m not a Santana fan. In my opinion, this kid gives me more to listen to the Deva Dip, or whatever it is that Carlos calls himself!
But, these are just my opinions. This kid will go places,, I think!


27 posted on 09/28/2014 4:01:44 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra
One guy I looked up from the Youtube comments is only 47...you have 50 years experience so it can't be you lol.

Loved what I heard there ...not an expert but can appreciate great sounds.

28 posted on 09/28/2014 4:10:35 PM PDT by steve86 ( Acerbic by nature, not nurture)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra
Just trying to establish my Bona Fides as far as guitar playing and music in general.

I enjoyed the tunes. Thanks for your comments. You have been validated. I'm just a fan 8-)

The thing that I like about his style is that his jams seem coherent to me, without any "filler" or repetition. (I don't know the lingo.)

32 posted on 09/28/2014 4:35:15 PM PDT by St_Thomas_Aquinas ( Isaiah 22:22, Matthew 16:19, Revelation 3:7)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra

You knew FZ?
I have respected your posts for years.
And you are a musician?


38 posted on 09/28/2014 5:15:03 PM PDT by loungitude (The truth hurts.)
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