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Post by Torkin on May 11, 2008 6:00:43 GMT -5
I finally finished reading the book. And I gotta tell everyone here, that every question that has awakened in my head in these 2 years (i am self - taught so noone to ask them) has pretty much been answered in this book, and more of course. And when I saw the price for the first time I thought it was a joke. Joel! Good MF JOB! BUT WHERE ARE THE CRAZY 2 MINUTE LONG SWEEP PROGRESSIONS???
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Post by thenotshredder on May 11, 2008 8:04:57 GMT -5
2-minute-long sweep licks are fucking annoying. Don't play them, or I'll hunt you down and shove a B.C. Rich headstock up your ass.
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Post by Stefvorcide on May 11, 2008 8:10:15 GMT -5
Just learn any necrophagist solo dude...(would be pointless unless you're trying to learn how to sweep, to incorporate that technique in your playin') the only sweeping riff which is (beyound) awesome is Becker's SERRENA \m/ ALL HAIL JASON BECKER youtube.com/watch?v=87Iz3RHZNDQ
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Post by thenotshredder on May 11, 2008 9:56:02 GMT -5
Oh, yeah, I forgot Serrana. It is a manly piece.
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Post by pcsmall on May 11, 2008 13:23:32 GMT -5
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Post by thenotshredder on Jul 8, 2008 11:04:41 GMT -5
Ordered it, finally. Hopefully the payment will go through soon. \m/
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Post by n3r3m4c on Jul 9, 2008 10:13:30 GMT -5
I ordered it last night. Waiting for that conformation email.
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Post by thenotshredder on Jul 9, 2008 10:52:35 GMT -5
CONFORM MOTHERFUCKER
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Post by Joel Wanasek on Jul 9, 2008 12:38:55 GMT -5
Thanks guys! E checks usually take a day or 2 to confirm. After you finish reading it, please let me know what you think.
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Post by n3r3m4c on Jul 10, 2008 0:02:50 GMT -5
YOU WILL GIVE ME THE JUICY KNOWLEDGE I NEED TO LIVE!
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Post by thenotshredder on Jul 11, 2008 17:03:43 GMT -5
OH HELL YES GODDAMN FLEX
Joel, your style really isn't my thing, but I really, really, really wish I had had this little .pdf when I was 15 or 16. Now I'm reading it and wishing I had known about this advice.
And I'm only on chapter 5.
\m/
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Post by thenotshredder on Jul 11, 2008 19:46:11 GMT -5
Joel, I am quite impressed by your inspirational audio... thingy. My dad listens to a shitload of inspirational and self-help audiobooks in his car (as he does 70 on the wrong side of the road around blind curves) and all of them are vapid bullshit. Yours is not.
Also, my only gripe with your book is that it doesn't go in-detail enough on how to develop technique -- I expected the alternate picking section to include an extended and cleaned-up version of your masterclass. HOWEVER, the book's focus isn't on specifics as much as how to get yourself where you want to be, so in a more formal review I wouldn't take points off for that. This thing kicks ass. \m/
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Post by Joel Wanasek on Jul 12, 2008 9:59:57 GMT -5
I expected the alternate picking section to include an extended and cleaned-up version of your masterclass. I figured since there are 999,999 book that exist that have exercises in them. I really wanted to do something different and hopefully far more valuable. However, if you remember reading the introduction, I specifically state that you will not find anything like this in the book. I'm planning on doing much more in depth versions of master classes (with audio). That is on my to do list. I do so much studio work though recording bands (ya gotta pay the bills right?) that usually by the time I'm done, I am so burned out on music for the day that I just want to collapse. So usually I spend that time on the phone taking care of other business like band stuff or working on IG stuff. I'll get to it. Progress is slow, but definitely coming. There are not enough hours in the day. Back to the book..... I'm glad you are enjoying it! I really appreciate the support. Making a living as a musician can be a real bitch sometimes. There are days I kind of feel like I am on a boat with a leak, drifting in the middle of the ocean looking for some sign on land. lol Every little bit helps I guess is my point. ;D So thanks to all that have show support, and I really mean that.
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Post by Torkin on Jul 12, 2008 12:20:05 GMT -5
Gotta say again that I really enjoyed the book and the audio and learned a bitchload of shit from it. ;D
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Post by thenotshredder on Jul 12, 2008 14:42:01 GMT -5
Like I said, man, even though it wasn't quite what I expected, it wasn't what I expected in a really good way. So thanks. \m/
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