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The best art has a way of resonating with something deep inside us. Beyond his amazing vocal ability, Chris was a skilled songwriter, crafting catchy and memorable songs--often with more complexity than might meet the ear--with lyrics that could be simultaneously beautiful and heart-wrenching.
Here he is, laying bare his soul accompanied by no more than a piano, as this song was originally intended, with nowhere to hide.
Just joined the lifetime membership, and figured I would take advantage of the REACT requests by providing a masterpiece of blues you haven't posted yet. Mayer sounds on another level in this video! I hope you enjoy, and thank you for allowing me to be a part of this next journey to learning guitar!
Check out really interesting song at 8:49 ish.
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