Guitarist Extraordinaire

[ProfessorM]

Originally Posted by mosholu

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Prof: The interesting thing about Morse is that he picks every note! No hammer ons or pull offs.

I saw the Dixie Dregs probably 6 or 7 times, then the Dregs a few. I have seen Steve Morse up close in a small club setting a few times and he is so unbelievably good. One of the best. His technique is flawless. His fingers are so long it is unfair. His technique stems from going to school and studying classical guitar, music. I like guitarists that have that natural born to play guitar.You know the ones that can't read music but just seem to be able to play as soon as they pick the thing up. But I will take a schooled musician over one of those types any day. Just so much more to draw on when you can read and compose in the language and you can hear it in their music. BTW did you get a chance to listen to the JP Big Band "The Word is Out!" I'd send you a copy but you are better off getting the cd as the info inside about all the players on each cut is worth the price. Paul

[mosholu]

Originally Posted by ProfessorM

I saw the Dixie Dregs probably 6 or 7 times, then the Dregs a few. I have seen Steve Morse up close in a small club setting a few times and he is so unbelievably good. One of the best. His technique is flawless. His fingers are so long it is unfair. His technique stems from going to school and studying classical guitar, music. I like guitarists that have that natural born to play guitar.You know the ones that can't read music but just seem to be able to play as soon as they pick the thing up. But I will take a schooled musician over one of those types any day. Just so much more to draw on when you can read and compose in the language and you can hear it in their music. BTW did you get a chance to listen to the JP Big Band "The Word is Out!" I'd send you a copy but you are better off getting the cd as the info inside about all the players on each cut is worth the price. Paul

I have a load of stuff coming from Amazon including the JP Big Band. I will let you know once it has arrived.

[ProfessorM]

I take it you are from the other side of the pond, bloody old England, and not a wildcat fan from the University of Kentucky. If so tally ho old chap.

[mosholu]

Originally Posted by ProfessorM

I take it you are from the other side of the pond, bloody old England, and not a wildcat fan from the University of Kentucky. If so tally ho old chap.

I am from NYC but based in the UK now but cheers.