What books have you been reading lately?

Rick Beato has a set of 3 instruction "book" discount package going on now. 99 bucks. A savings of around $350 if bought separately. Music Theory, Ear Training, and Guitar Lessons(beginning?). No doubt in all it will cover a lot of material I already know, but might fill in some gaps and give me a better understanding of things I think I already know. For instance, quitar lessons cover bass playing, which as a 6 string player I tend to play more like a guitar player. Have also over the years considered giving guitar lessons for 1, I don't gig anymore and could possibly make a few bucks off of a skill I've worked at, and 2 I enjoy helping young folks who possess a desire to learn, music is a wonderful thing, a lifelong friend. Utilize Rick's material as sort of a blueprint.

I've been considering getting a gig, if I could get up with the right group of fellas(and gals) in my new location. I just have no desire to rehash the typical go-to material. I'd much prefer B sides and a bit off the beaten path material, which might be a hard sell. In a way I don't even care if we play out. Instruction might give me a fresh insight/outlook, a renewed interest in playing more often, and more to bring to the table. I suppose I am not alone among us, I rarely "practice", I just play. I can't say why, and wish it wasn't so, but it tends to bore me. On a bad day, why do I hold onto all of these instruments of I am not going to play them, mere possessions. On a good day, just give me a reason...I needs inspiration.

Also, I like to read and although I think it's important to be knowledgeable of current events, perhaps at times I overdo it. Can affect my overall quality of life and negatively influence my interactions with others..can cause frustration, a bad spitting nails mood. Enough of that, for now.

Apologies for the long post, no surprise there I reckon. I respect Beato, a wealth of knowledge there. What do you think? Anyone have any experience with those "books"?
 
as an edit of sorts: On the perhaps reading too much political shit front, I recently blasted Portersound it would seem unfairly, unjustly. In the context of my previous post it wouldn't be a bad time or idea to reiterate my apologies to him. No excuses, it was wrong of me. Just thought I would add that. On the learning front, old dogs and all not withstanding, I will make attempts to do better.
 
Your apology is accepted. Regarding our relationship here: I think we've figured out that we disagree on some things - just know that, like you, I have my position(s) on things and I do not come by them accidentally, or ignorantly. I am not a moron. I, too, am an avid reader and consumer of information. I seek to be "wrong". The only way I can find any satisfaction in this life is to learn and be better for it. I continually consider that there may be something I do not know, or something I misunderstand, that I may lack information or a point of view that would change my mind either a little or a lot - if I was simply aware. My entire life has been a lesson in that. I will never be unwaveringly rigid in my views. And my saying all that is not to imply anything about you (or anyone else) - I'm just trying to communicate to you who I am. FWIW - and I think I've told you - I think you're a good guy, I think you're smart guy. I would welcome you in my foxhole.

IMO, you and I should never shy away from expressing ourselves, our views. I hope you agree. Stuff is going to come up - and we're going to disagree. The hard part for me, the thing I need to keep in mind.... and I certainly fall short on from time to time - is letting that shit get personal. Anyway.... work in progress.

Let's move on.

I very much appreciate Beato. I've watched a ton of his content and relate to him on many levels (I think many do - that's his appeal, IMO). I haven't yet purchased any of his lesson content - but I'm still considering it. There's no question that I would benefit. My theory is weak, to say the least. I'm at that stage where I'm regretting not being more disciplined about theory and music knowledge in my earlier days. But not too old to lean into that a little now and be better for it. But yeah - if you do go to teaching - I absolutely agree that his material would likely be a good tool to use for that.

I think about it from time to time - but I'm not ready to gig again yet. That stopped for me in 2006 - and I was burnt. The grind, the late nights, the politics.... ugh. Maybe one day - but it will have to be an ideal situation. And like you - a complicating factor is material. I have to be into the songs <---- common sense, right?

Around a very busy life and a very busy job - I still try to play as much as possible. I also go through periods of little-to-no motivation. I look at all of my instruments/gear and.... nothing. I've gotten a little more comfortable with those periods because they tend not to last. But yeah - my interest in maybe looking at some of the Beato theory stuff is that I spend more time trying to craft my own stuff at this point than I do anything else. It seems like pursuing that could help, open doors, new ideas, new approaches. Perhaps.

Anyway... good luck with where ever you're headed with all that. :thumbs up:
 
I appreciate that, brother.

My nephew, who is writing some really good stuff and playing (and singing) well, he's starting practices with a little two acoustics and a singer thing. He told me the singer(who happens to be my older brother!) said at rehearsal, "let's just play some stuff we all know". Sheesh, after roughly 40 years and at this time singing in 3 different groups he's still down with doing covers "we all know". I mean there's something to it, crowd pleasers, and in a way I get it, but I just couldn't do it. I think a lot of us have been there where you look at the set list and think, man, not that damn song again, just shoot me. Kick the song off and the dance floor fills up. If that's what you want(generic you), if that's the extent of ambition, more power to you, I reckon. I just can't do it. There's is so much good cover material to draw from, realistically I don't think playing things "we all know" is mandatory to get gigs and please a crowd. Granted, there would have to be some serious dedication to build a following doing originals, but you could also throw some in if you're honest with yourself that they would fit the bill. I write, my nephew writes, my older brother writes, but I think my oldest brother the singer thinks it's silly. Self indulgent nonsense. Why bother when you can play things "we all know" and pretty much is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. I mean, he's a damn good singer, even after all these years at 63 years old. It's amazing, really. If you ever try to get him involved in writing or recording, he sorta has no voice of his own. It's amazing and sad all at the same time. Then again I just heard tonight one of his bands is playing the casino thing this weekend. Truth, I love him, but I won't be there. Even listening to the things "we all know" bores me shitless. Then again, again, this weekend I'll likely be sitting in my living room on my couch probably cross picking or some such before an audience consisting of my wife and our 2 dogs. Oh well, they seem to enjoy it, and a little bonus when I play something that as best I can tell fell out of the sky right into my lap.....and the wife says " that's beautiful" with a little tear in her eye. I think I'm alright with that until or unless something worthwhile comes along.

I'm rambling. Beato package sale I forgot to pull the trigger today, if that's what I'm going to do. Time's up sometime tomorrow morning, if memory serves. I think I'm going for it. 99 bucks, it's a no brainer.
 
Mick Doobie said:
Then again, again, this weekend I'll likely be sitting in my living room on my couch probably cross picking or some such before an audience consisting of my wife and our 2 dogs. Oh well, they seem to enjoy it, and a little bonus when I play something that as best I can tell fell out of the sky right into my lap.....and the wife says " that's beautiful" with a little tear in her eye. I think I'm alright with that until or unless something worthwhile comes along.
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Your wife said, "that's beautiful". And that's all you need to know.
 
Shit gettin' deep in here(in desperate need of levity).

Oh, who am I kidding. What really goes on at the ol' hacienda on surdee night.

 
Bio on AG Bell,
and "Our Southern Highlanders"
it was the wild wild west down here in the early part of the twentieth century.
 
I'm currently reading Prince Harry's autobiography. I started it immediately after finishing a 1989 book by a guy called Dave Hill

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[No, not that Dave Hill !}

called "Out of his skin [The John Barnes Phenonmenon]" which is a pretty intense look at racism not only in British football per se, but also how embedded it was at Liverpool football club and Liverpool as a city. As a Liverpool fan since 1971 and someone that's been into the Beatles and their story since 1976 and an observer of the aftermath of the Toxteth riots of 1981, I found it very illustrative.
Both of these books touch on the same subject, ironically, but from different angles.
 
Man... I used to read - a LOT. I always had a SF paperback or magazine with me and read while eating breakfast, lunch and dinner. Coffee breaks. Bathroom breaks. Then around 1983 sometime it all stopped. Video games weaseled their way into my life and I became a vidiot. Then I spent a year deep diving into chess abd classical music - chess having been a strong interest from 9-19 years of age. I read a lot of chess books, going through all the old master's games and strategies. Then that too was dropped.

All I read now are monthly financial statements and lots of user manuals for the various bits of gear mentioned hereabout.
 
dogooder said:
It sounds like her.
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I have been reading a book called "4 iron in the sole" it was about a guy who is a journalist who was in a band who had a number 1 hit in the 80's. He went on tour with a journeyman golfer for a year, and his experiences as a caddie, sleeping in a camper with other golf caddies with a chemical toilet above them and the whole experience of being on the golf tour at the sharp end. It is a great read.
 
Smithers XKR said:
I have been reading a book called "4 iron in the sole" it was about a guy who is a journalist who was in a band who had a number 1 hit in the 80's. He went on tour with a journeyman golfer for a year, and his experiences as a caddie, sleeping in a camper with other golf caddies with a chemical toilet above them and the whole experience of being on the golf tour at the sharp end. It is a great read.
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Lawrence Donnegan 4 iron in the Sole. It is a really good book where he caddies for a year for the Scottish golfer Ross Drumond. I recommend it
 
grimtraveller said:
I'm currently reading Prince Harry's autobiography. I started it immediately after finishing a 1989 book by a guy called Dave Hill

iu
[No, not that Dave Hill !}

called "Out of his skin [The John Barnes Phenonmenon]" which is a pretty intense look at racism not only in British football per se, but also how embedded it was at Liverpool football club and Liverpool as a city. As a Liverpool fan since 1971 and someone that's been into the Beatles and their story since 1976 and an observer of the aftermath of the Toxteth riots of 1981, I found it very illustrative.
Both of these books touch on the same subject, ironically, but from different angles.
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I think Harry has been manipulated, she identified as white when she climbed the ladder, now she disowns her own family, disgusting woman.
 
Smithers XKR said:
I think Harry has been manipulated, she identified as white when she climbed the ladder, now she disowns her own family, disgusting woman.
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Also billionaire Oprah bleats on about rights for African Americans. Hypocrisy, why dont you give some of your money to them then?
 
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