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In: Guitar
9 Mar 2010In: Guitar
9 Mar 2010
Phish? In 3D? YES! I have been listening to F8 for months now. I wonder if the acoustic “Wilson” will be even more raging when they add another dimension.
In: Guitar
3 Mar 2010Composition Vivisection: Zeno (Part 1)
Introducing a new feature here on the Secret Society inter-web pamphlet: the Composition Vivisection.
From time to time, I will take a piece from the Secret Society repertoire and slice it open to show you how it works. The analysis will take place in multiple installments, over multiple posts.
Our first victim is “Zeno,” from Infernal Machines.
[What follows here and in subsequent installments is a somewhat more succinct version of the talk I gave at New England Conservatory last week.]
Prepare to be schooled by one of the best young composers around.
In: Guitar
2 Mar 2010I Am Trying To Break Your Heart by Wilco (8889 KB)
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Recently, I have been really getting into Wilco. After seeing their documentary "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart," I went and got what many claim to be their best album, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. I think Wilco is an amazing band because not only is the songwriting excellent, but the musicians are incredibly accomplished. Neils Cline is one of the most creative, inventive guitarists around. Check out his solo work and stuff with his twin brother Alex.
I am a guitarist, writer and teacher living in Connecticut. During the day I work for the National Guitar Workshop as Director of Marketing and Artist Relations.
