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New video from Chris
Hey gang, Our very own Chris Greig and the Merchants just dropped a new video. As most of you know - I love pop and a great hook. This tune has it all. I love the little 8th note anticipations in the chorus. Simple changes (D to Bm) - but by anticipating the downbeat on each chord it dresses it...- Brian Haner Sr.
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signal chain
For the last time. STOP LOOKING IN MY WINDOW!!!!- Brian Haner Sr.
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I feel demotivated playing the guitar
Paul is a great example. I think there are many more. People who "play the game" for a number of years. Establish themselves, (read: get some fuck you money), and then do exactly what they want. But there are also a few who have bucked the system from the beginning, including A7X. They have...- Brian Haner Sr.
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signal chain
Signal chain is nothing more than the "sound path" between your guitar and your amp. (And anything in-between). So guitar output to wah wah pedal to distortion pedal to echo pedal to amp input is your signal chain. The reason signal path is important is because pedals need to go in a certain...- Brian Haner Sr.
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I feel demotivated playing the guitar
There is an old French saying - "Art for art's sake." It is a noble sentiment, but I prefer the adage, "Art for art's sake. Money for God's sake." In other words, be true to your art - but take care of business. The funny thing is - it's much easier to keep art pure when it's a hobby. When you...- Brian Haner Sr.
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Syn's #AOTM July
Syn’s AOTM pick for July is “Ten Summoner’s Tales” by Sting. (Syn made the pick a while back, but was extraordinarily busy this past week and asked me to weigh in). So I'm excited about this pick because I'm a huge Sting fan. His solo work is as impressive as his work with The Police (and that's...- Brian Haner Sr.
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Sidewinder outro
Not sure which side I'm on, but my solo is very Spanish (nylon strings) and Syn just shreds, (steel strings). REALLY easy to tell us apart. lol- Brian Haner Sr.
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I agree theory will make you make your music much easier, however...
Ah - the fight between the left and the right brain. Every great musician struggles with this. If theory directs your writing and playing - the tail is wagging the dog. The more theory (and technique) you know - the harder the struggle becomes. In certain genres, (prog, jazz, etc.), theory and...- Brian Haner Sr.
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IMAGES AND WORDS by Dream Theatre
I had a friend from high school who went to Berklee in the 80s. I ran into him (around 1985) and we started talking music. He asked if I had ever heard of John Petrucci. I said no. He said - don't worry - you will. lol. Rarely do you have an album with no weak links. There is not a bad song on...- Brian Haner Sr.
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How do I keep what I learned, and apply it?
It's very much like learning a foreign language. You must speak it everyday or you will lose it quickly. Hell, it's like English. There are words I come across that I have not used in many years that I have completely forgotten. Yesterday it was "conflagration". I even used it in one of my...- Brian Haner Sr.
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I bought the bass used on A7X's Self Titled album
I remember that bass well. Really nice instrument. Congrats!- Brian Haner Sr.
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Gear used on early A7X albums: The vault of Fred Archambault
Great stuff, AC! Thanks for sharing.- Brian Haner Sr.
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Fake Synyster Gates guitar EXAMPLE
My first thought when I saw it was: The early prototypes of Syn's guitar were not consistent. They were trying out different things to see what stuck. Giving it a cursory look - I thought it's certainly possible it's some kind of proto. My second thought was: Who would go to the trouble of...- Brian Haner Sr.
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Question about blending different amps into one guitar track
Absolutely. I almost always use different guitars playing the same part. Mostly for rhythm. But definitely experiment with leads as well.- Brian Haner Sr.
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