Andrew Leigh
Chief Petty Officer
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Re: Quality of music
Hi,<br /><br />You said quality of music CJY. I think you refer perhaps to what you like? Apparently what you like is also what I like
.<br /><br />Having said which, there are equivilents to the Zep's, Deep Purple, Kansas, Tull the list is endless. They are not the only supergroups, more recently to name but a few Metallica, Nivarna etc. these are the modern Zep's. We just prefer to listen to what we know and like.<br /><br />I think that individual musicianship has improved dramatically. Though a Jimmy Page fan I could name a dozen guitarists that would blow him away completely, they are technically more competent, can play more genre's etc. But ... you may not like their style. Unlike the 60's through to mid 70's more and more kids are becoming schooled musicians to cope with the competitiveness of the industry.<br /><br />Equipment has improved so have recording techniques. The average garage band is able to cut a CD at minimal cost with superb quality. The Beatles used a noisy 4 track in Abbey Road.<br /><br />I think that the quality of music has improved.<br /><br />What perhaps has not improved is the longevity of bands, allowing them to get real "tight". Steve Morse (5 X Guitar Player Magazine guitarist of the year) said that when he joined Deep Purple he was amazed at the bands ability to write songs, understand where each other is going musically and their ability to feed off each other etc. They're tight.<br /><br />Take JB, he lists the 4 b's. That is what he is accustomed to and therefore likes to listen to. Not once did he quote any of the rock supergroups.<br /><br />In our day it was termed "underground" or "heavy music". Parents hated it calling it noise. Do we not say the same about speed metal, death metal and my personal hate, Rap. <br /><br />Clapton went into self imposed exile for a time , "god" as he was called was also called the "master of the cliche" for his boring uninventive solo's. In no mans book can Mr. Clapton come close to the modern guitarist, but if you like what he writes, and he has some stunning numbers, him you will be prepared to overlook things. <br /><br />Perhaps we were lucky to have experienced music from an era that had massive changes and very innovative musicians.<br /><br />Music is about what pleases the ear, if you like "You made me blow my cool" by the Frozen Nostrils then so be it .<br /><br />I have always liked what I have thought to be the more complex innovative bands.<br /><br />Pink Floyd<br />Supertramp<br />The Strawbs<br />Emerson, Lake and Palmer<br />Joe Satriani<br />Steve Vai<br />Steve Morse<br />The Who<br />Jethro Tull<br /><br />not to mention those already stated.<br /><br />Somehow missed out on Yes, The Allman Brothers.<br /><br />Ah well enough ramblings.<br /><br />Cheers<br />Andrew<br /><br />But in essence i'm with you and they will have to drag me kicking an screaming into the new world order.
Hi,<br /><br />You said quality of music CJY. I think you refer perhaps to what you like? Apparently what you like is also what I like
.<br /><br />Having said which, there are equivilents to the Zep's, Deep Purple, Kansas, Tull the list is endless. They are not the only supergroups, more recently to name but a few Metallica, Nivarna etc. these are the modern Zep's. We just prefer to listen to what we know and like.<br /><br />I think that individual musicianship has improved dramatically. Though a Jimmy Page fan I could name a dozen guitarists that would blow him away completely, they are technically more competent, can play more genre's etc. But ... you may not like their style. Unlike the 60's through to mid 70's more and more kids are becoming schooled musicians to cope with the competitiveness of the industry.<br /><br />Equipment has improved so have recording techniques. The average garage band is able to cut a CD at minimal cost with superb quality. The Beatles used a noisy 4 track in Abbey Road.<br /><br />I think that the quality of music has improved.<br /><br />What perhaps has not improved is the longevity of bands, allowing them to get real "tight". Steve Morse (5 X Guitar Player Magazine guitarist of the year) said that when he joined Deep Purple he was amazed at the bands ability to write songs, understand where each other is going musically and their ability to feed off each other etc. They're tight.<br /><br />Take JB, he lists the 4 b's. That is what he is accustomed to and therefore likes to listen to. Not once did he quote any of the rock supergroups.<br /><br />In our day it was termed "underground" or "heavy music". Parents hated it calling it noise. Do we not say the same about speed metal, death metal and my personal hate, Rap. <br /><br />Clapton went into self imposed exile for a time , "god" as he was called was also called the "master of the cliche" for his boring uninventive solo's. In no mans book can Mr. Clapton come close to the modern guitarist, but if you like what he writes, and he has some stunning numbers, him you will be prepared to overlook things. <br /><br />Perhaps we were lucky to have experienced music from an era that had massive changes and very innovative musicians.<br /><br />Music is about what pleases the ear, if you like "You made me blow my cool" by the Frozen Nostrils then so be it .<br /><br />I have always liked what I have thought to be the more complex innovative bands.<br /><br />Pink Floyd<br />Supertramp<br />The Strawbs<br />Emerson, Lake and Palmer<br />Joe Satriani<br />Steve Vai<br />Steve Morse<br />The Who<br />Jethro Tull<br /><br />not to mention those already stated.<br /><br />Somehow missed out on Yes, The Allman Brothers.<br /><br />Ah well enough ramblings.<br /><br />Cheers<br />Andrew<br /><br />But in essence i'm with you and they will have to drag me kicking an screaming into the new world order.
