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Hi Michael,

I haven't seen you react to this legendary guitar player - Steve Rothery from Marillion. He's not a flashy, million notes a second player. Instead, he's a master of feel and restraint and plays exactly what's right for the song. This live version of Marillion's "Neverland" is a masterclass in using tone, melody and technique (bends) to make a guitar cry and sing. Steve Rothery is a super expressive and emotive player, and I hope this video contains something valuable to your students.

Thanks,

Matt

Michael - You're busy, I get it, too much to see and do... but you've had a taste of the phenom that is Ren...are you ready to go down the rabbit hole even further?? The link I sent is an explosion of music, theatre, improv, camera and lighting magistry....at its a core, another visceral and heart-smashing statement on the world we live in....you MUST watch this because your commentary and thoughts are always on point and I really want to see how this hits you and the community that hasn't seen it...best of luck and success this year!! Jake in STL

Cardiacs were more a collective than a band - the personnel constantly changing over the decades. The creative force and song writer was the much missed Tim Smith. Cardiacs were once described as Genesis on speed. This video is not pretty, it was recorded in a claustrophobic shed - you can hear the rain the roof at the start - and the band members are all a bit hot and cranky. That said, this is an incredible track. On the first listen you think, what the hell was that? On the second listen your hooked. A weird time signature, scales all over the place - and so, so tight. I love this. I hope you do too.

Michael, I’ve followed you for a while on youtube and finally decided to become a lifetime member. I love your breakdown videos and how you make music theory so understandable. Please review this video, i love their tone.