+1I work with a lot of guys replete with technical knowledge. They tend to be socially inept.
And still live in their mom's basement.
+1I work with a lot of guys replete with technical knowledge. They tend to be socially inept.
I know it is difficult for younger musicians to understand, but most older guitarists do not care for modern rock. For them, guitar pretty much went on a downhill spiral after "Nevermore" was released. If given their choice between John McLaughlin and Mark Tremonti, most would pick John McLaughlin. Older guitarists tend be more technically-oriented than younger guitarists because they cut their teeth when guitar was a lot more technically-oriented than it is today, and John McLaughlin is a technician's technician. Few guitarists will ever reach his level of prowess.
.Scheduling Opeth to perform on Saturday last year was brilliant because it allowed younger members of the PRS family who are less likely to have extensive leave built up the opportunity to see the band that they cared about seeing. While older members of the PRS family may have slightly impaired hearing, we are not completely deaf. If I had a dollar for every time that I heard a young person at Experience 2010 complain about the weekend being too blues-rock/classic rock oriented, I would have walked away from the event with pockets full of money.
With that said, Mark Tremonti has to been really down to earth with Experience attendees in the past. I especially like the story about Mark making beer runs for a few BaMmers. I also appreciate the effort that he has put forth to bring guitar solos back to rock guitar.
I think 99% of what you said is sheer opinion - and I respect it - but don't necessarily believe it to be as true as you make it. With that being said, its always a good time - both performance wise and of course simply our time to bond with fellow PRS lovers.
I'm 40, and I don't feel at all like this. While I respect what a talent McLaughlin is, I don't think I've spent an hour listening to his music in my lifetime.
Tremonti, on the other hand, I would love to see.
I work with a lot of guys replete with technical knowledge. They tend to be socially inept.
Remember that it is a FREE event and that we should be grateful that it exists at all.
It's not a free event for Signature Club members. Signature Club members pay $60.00 for the privilege of attending the Signature Club-only event.
That makes sense because you are not Baby Boomer. Your generation was responsible for ushering in the modern rock movement.
I am an early fifty-something, and I feel like a youngster at Signature Club events. I can safely say that the majority of the Signature Club members that I have encountered are either Baby Boomers or people who were born at the tail end of the Silent Generation.
Each year there seems to be someone who is upset about what artists are playing and whatever night they are playing. I REALLY appreciate the weekend and consider it a bit tacky to make these kind of comments. In this market, I'm really glad PRS is still putting on this weekend.
Also ... I'm 66 and enjoy listening to Mark ...
Thursday night is about renewing old friendships, starting new ones, havng a bite/brew, lengthening the Experience by one day ... and listening to music ...
I believe that I have a pretty darn good handle on the music that my generation prefers to hear. What percentage of the musicians that you personally know are over forty years of age? If we increase the lower bound to over fifty years of age, what does the percentage look like? All of the musicians in my peer group are over forty years of age, and more than half are over fifty years of age. Not one of these musicians listens to modern rock unless they forced to do so by their children.
I know it is difficult for younger musicians to understand, but most older guitarists do not care for modern rock. For them, guitar pretty much went on a downhill spiral after "Nevermore" was released. If given their choice between John McLaughlin and Mark Tremonti, most would pick John McLaughlin.
Which comment are you referring to? I said "I work with a lot of guys replete with technical knowledge. They tend to be socially inept"?Hans: You are a better man than that comment makes you appear.
I assumed that the message originated from the messenger -- making you the proverbial horses... ummm... mouth. I didn't realize you were just the errand boy.Attack the message, not the messenger!
I guess I didn't realize this was an argument. I deliberately made a blanket statement (about the Dynamicists on my team) that I can't quantify. If you have decided that my generalization applies to you, that's your business.Character assassination is a sign that one has lost the argument.
Isn't he there every year? I mean, I'm trying not to assume...but...I'd be bummed not to see him play in some way shape or form.