music exploration

This weeks artist spotlight is with a rock band from Jacksonville, FL. I briefly spoke to the band due to their hectic schedules with the current CD release, recording time, and concerts it s been a tough time getting them to speak to me. They did give me a brief bio and the new songs before it was even released to the public, so that was awesome!

Let me first say this TAB vs. Music Reading debate is about as fundamental as it gets in guitar discussions. Often times the debate gets polarized - us vs. them, TAB readers vs. Music Readers - which I have always found a bit perplexing. It would be the equivalent of someone shouting across the shop floor saying "I am a hammer man and all of you wrench guys are dumb". They are both just tools - each with unique advantages and limitations.

There are plenty of resources available that give TABs to everyone's favorite song and they generally work fine if all you want to do is learn your favorite guitar riff. But my goal is to go beyond just copying somebody else's riff to the place of really understanding what music and guitar playing are really made up of. And in order to do that, I have to introduce basic music reading. Not that you are going to end up playing classical guitar concertos, but so that we could learn the "why" of music. I understand that it can be truly frustrating to go back and try to read the music to play these simple songs when you can already play somewhat better by reading the TABS. I have found that in my experience in teaching many adults in your situation just say "Forget it, it's too much work and I don't even sound that good when I read the music. I can play better just reading the TAB. Besides, who wants to learn how to play Yankee Doodle anyway?" So they quit trying to learn the music and just tell themselves that "Some people can read music and some can't and I am just one of those that can't."

Artist : Rob Thomas Mp3 Song Title : Her Diamonds Rob Thomas - Her Diamonds Lyrics And Video Music Song Oh what the hell she says I just can t win for losing And she lays back down Man there s so many times I don t know what I'm doin Like I don t know now By the light of the moon She rubs her eyes

Watch and comment on the Taking Back Sunday music video for their single Sink Into Me on AveoftheStars.com

Listen to and comment on the album New Again by Taking Back Sunday on AveoftheStars.com!

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The artist spotlight for this week is Shadow Fax. Shadow Fax aka Jason Rivers is a music creationist from Northern California. See more of my shows at http://www.thegreatunknowns.tk

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Watch and comment on Green Day performing their new single 21 Guns on AveoftheStars.com

Watch and comment on the Kanye West, Young Jeezy music video for their single Amazing on AveoftheStars.com!

Watch and comment on the Kenny Chesney music video for his single Out Last Night on AveoftheStars.com

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Since April, I have produced and published my own podcast. In this podcast, I interview band members and select tracks from their library and put together what is called an Artist Spotlight. I use this podcast to promote talented unsigned bands and independent music artists.

Listen to and comment on the album Guilty Pleasure by Ashley Tisdale on AveoftheStars.com!

Listen to and comment on the album Monuments and Melodies by Incubus on AveoftheStars.com!

In light of the tragic loss of Michael Jackson this week, I compiled a special podcast of remixes in rememberence of the King of Pop. So, I hope you enjoy this 50 minute special episode of the Great Unknowns. Music include are as follows: Remember the Time (silk remix) Never Can Say Goodbye (Shinichi Osawa Mix) Billy Jean (Ansane remix), plus more

The artist spotlight of the week goes to a talented duo called Narcolepts. Lead singer, Craig Lawrence and guitarist, Aaron Wilson collaborated to create Narcolepts early 2009. Their unique modern classic rock style showcases in this four track preview. Please enjoy and view their websites for future tour dates and CD releases.