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Actually Gibs, there's ONLY payola now. For the last 30 years any corporate owned radio stations don't play anything they aren't payed to. What's worse, is that they not only have the power to get awful songs played ad nauseum, but they also have the power to keep good songs off the radio...

Well Put!! While I've written or collaborated on songs both ways, my main purpose in this thread has been to try and convey how heartbreaking it can be to have a completely formed idea be sidetracked and never realize your vision. It's like lightening striking when I get these visions, and...

If anyone's ever listened to Todd Rundgren's Faithful, you'd probably understand my position. The first side of the album was covers of some of his favorite songs including Strawberry Fields Forever, Good Vibrations, and others. His goal was to completely recreate what he heard on the record...

Never knocked Buddy Holly, he was a great songwriter and guitar player. But like you said, SRV played and wrote albeit expressively in the confines of the tried and tested blues progressions. Smells Like Teen Spirit created a new one. Harder to do then you think. Jeff

Hey Daddio, This brainless wonder's been teaching guitar for 12 years, with over 70 students a week, and a waiting list for the last 3 years. As for your shots at Cobain, it show's you have no regard for songwriting, or the ability to create/convey emotion. Cobain was miles ahead of SRV in...

Don't know Cliff Gallop, but Buddy Holly, Jimi and SRV all met with early demises. Maybe if they'd had the good sense to buy a Les Pauls.... Oh yeah, Cobain played Fenders too.

Pair of 94 Studio's Ebony w Silver Hdwr and my new baby, Historic Collection Jr. Double Cutaway Love those P90's. Now I need one of those mid 90's Studio P90 models.

Don't forget "Jet" and "The Girl is Mine"

Billy- I think your right on with the half-baked comment. But I think this is partially a product of the affordability of recording gear. It used to be that recording was so expensive, people would spend a long time preparing before they went into the studio. These days, you can write a...

Not Art??? If it makes you feel something, and was done with the intention to make you feel something, that's art. To dismiss it because it's popular music is wrong. Cole Porter or Beethoven were comparable in popularity to the Eagles or Neil Young. Also, have you listened to Sinead's Lion...

I just bought a Jr. Double Cutaway Historic, with wrap-around bridge. Because the saddle edges are blank, strings can slide side to side on the bridge. So if you bend alot or pick hard, it goes out of tune almost immediately. I seem to recall having the same problem on my LP Studio when I...

I've always found Les Pauls style guitar's the easiest, since you can raise the bridge higher and easier. Also they have more sustain. That said, I've gotten some great slide tracks out of the neck pickup of a Tele as well.

Perhaps I take the craft for granted. I've spent the past 11 years teaching guitar, bass, and theory. Anything I hear in my head, I can recognize and play immediately. But I also know that any song I started without a heartfelt inspiration doesn't compare to the others. I believe a level of...

Depends if your using a pick, fingers, or slap. I use about 2.5:1 for fingers, 3-4:1 for a pick, and 6-8:1 for slap. Also the higher the ratio, the lower you should set the attack. If your using your fingers, your sound can be vastly improved with better technique. Most guitar players who...

This question is for anyone who hears a song in your head while writing it. Do you ever hear someone else singing?? I often find myself imagining the song with one of my stronger influences' voices singing it. In my mind I'm hearing Elvis Costello, Paul Westerberg, Ian Blurton, or even...

I think your all tending to overstate the importance of craft. Craft should refer to the tools you use to write. Theory background, vocabulary, and your instrumental knowledge are all parts of crafting songs. Unfortunately, without any emotional inspiration or attachment, you'll be left with...

If your recording, why not use the distortion on your amp. Even the smallest Marshalls sound better overdriven than any pedal does. If your looking for a really heavy sound, look at your guitar. If your using single coil pickups, you'll never get a really heavy distortion that doesn't sound...

There are lots of different styles withing the 3/4 grouping. Tell us more about the the drum parts, and bar groupings your using. Many times, 3/4 will have a more aggressive feel if played in more 6/4 or 6/8 type feel. An example would be Judith by A Perfect Circle. There are tons of things...

Buy the guitar!!! I've only bought two guitars that were over $1000. I had spent about $5000 on recording gear before I bought either and regret that I didn't spend the money on a better guitar sooner. I play them each about 25 hours a week, and will never part with them. Sometimes, things...

If you write songs with other people, you should draw up proper business papers. If your writing by yourself, just use your legal name. If your going to be selling Cd's or getting airplay, you should register with a performing rights organization like ASCAP. Here in Canada, we have SOCAN...