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On 5/26/2016 at 9:19 PM, RelentlessOblivion said:

I'm the same. Oh well at least I didn't have to do the dishes.

If you have someone who's good on the dishes, I'll hire them, and even sponsor their visa. :D Our place is usually pretty cluttered at the best of times, since we have too much stuff for our space, but lately we've just really let it get away from us. 

On my mind, I guess the only way out is through, when it comes to artwork. I've finally been able to tackle a couple of illustrations and musical tasks I've had trouble finishing, and doing that has somehow gotten me through whatever block was keeping me from writing. Been working on a new BH tune the past couple of days, with some really annoying timing changes and difficult riff developments. If it comes together, it'll take the new recording from EP to mini album territory. And if I can play it properly, I'll be a better guitarist than I am at the moment...

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Well that sounds promising FA. Now don't do a BAN and tease us with details about a release that's never going to happen... :D

 

I so friggin' suck at soloing. It's a real weakness. Can't identify patterns so it's an immense struggle remembering what the hell I'm supposed to be doing. Riffs on the other hand come naturally to me. After playing it twice I'll remember and nail a riff forever. I wonder if other guitarists have this problem.

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Well that sounds promising FA. Now don't do a BAN and tease us with details about a release that's never going to happen... [emoji3]

 

I so friggin' suck at soloing. It's a real weakness. Can't identify patterns so it's an immense struggle remembering what the hell I'm supposed to be doing. Riffs on the other hand come naturally to me. After playing it twice I'll remember and nail a riff forever. I wonder if other guitarists have this problem.

I was just thinking about this the other day. My baby is getting into a routine now and I'm settling in at the new job, so Mike and I really need to get going again.

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4 hours ago, RelentlessOblivion said:

Well that sounds promising FA. Now don't do a BAN and tease us with details about a release that's never going to happen... :D

 

I so friggin' suck at soloing. It's a real weakness. Can't identify patterns so it's an immense struggle remembering what the hell I'm supposed to be doing. Riffs on the other hand come naturally to me. After playing it twice I'll remember and nail a riff forever. I wonder if other guitarists have this problem.

Sounds like you need to really drill scales, or maybe even learn other people's solos. You'll get a feel for it. My biggest problem with improvising lead lines has always been rhythm, my sense of meter goes out the window. I have to discipline myself by focusing on the metronome, and actually write the solo and then practice it. Stringing together blues licks over a simple progression is always fun, though.

The recording will happen. The album will be finished this year, however many songs it winds up having. It has yet to be determined whether the guest musicians I've talked with will be able to contribute before we leave, and I know the move is going to throw the whole thing out of whack for a bit, but I've finished projects under worse circumstances in the past.

17 minutes ago, BlutAusNerd said:

I was just thinking about this the other day. My baby is getting into a routine now and I'm settling in at the new job, so Mike and I really need to get going again.

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That would be cool, have you guys been in touch lately?

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That's actually what has brought this issue to light. Learning the solos from Maiden's Rime Of The Ancient Mariner has been a real struggle. It just isn't coming as naturally as the riffs did. I grasped the solos from Black Sabbath's War Pigs rather well but haven't done any solo work since which is likely the cause of this issue. Of course my current frame of mind may also be playing a part. I'll readily admit I've not been practicing as much as I was even a fortnight ago.

 

In other news I decided to celebrate my birthday a little prematurely with another glass of this very tasty scotch. Admittedly I don't need an excuse to drink these days but running out of beer combined with it being 3 days before my birthday seems a fair reason...

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4 hours ago, RelentlessOblivion said: Well that sounds promising FA. Now don't do a BAN and tease us with details about a release that's never going to happen... [emoji3]

 

I so friggin' suck at soloing. It's a real weakness. Can't identify patterns so it's an immense struggle remembering what the hell I'm supposed to be doing. Riffs on the other hand come naturally to me. After playing it twice I'll remember and nail a riff forever. I wonder if other guitarists have this problem.

Sounds like you need to really drill scales, or maybe even learn other people's solos. You'll get a feel for it. My biggest problem with improvising lead lines has always been rhythm, my sense of meter goes out the window. I have to discipline myself by focusing on the metronome, and actually write the solo and then practice it. Stringing together blues licks over a simple progression is always fun, though.

The recording will happen. The album will be finished this year, however many songs it winds up having. It has yet to be determined whether the guest musicians I've talked with will be able to contribute before we leave, and I know the move is going to throw the whole thing out of whack for a bit, but I've finished projects under worse circumstances in the past.

17 minutes ago, BlutAusNerd said: I was just thinking about this the other day. My baby is getting into a routine now and I'm settling in at the new job, so Mike and I really need to get going again.

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That would be cool, have you guys been in touch lately?

We text here and there, but I haven't seen him since February.

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Well what a difference one number can make to a phone call. Just proves Siri doesn't always get it right. Instead of dialling an employment agency she called an escort agency. So yeah that was kinda awkward (not quite that desperate yet).

Yeah I'd stay away from working at an Escort Agency for a little longer too if I were you. You can do better.....

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