Here is a Michael Schenker tune from 1984 called, “Capt. Nemo.”
Michael is one of the great guitar shredders of the rock/metal era and still going strong today after 40 years in the business. The master of the Flying V!
Happy Friday…Enjoy!
Category: Guitar
Superbowl XLVII, Ravens v 49ers, Musical Matchup
Time for the big matchup. The Baltimore Ravens taking on the San Francisco 49ers. Maybe not the matchup everyone was hoping for or expecting, but, they are the teams that will be facing off in Superbowl XLVII.
Here is your chance to predict the outcome of the game. Sports are a huge part of our culture…but, we all know music is a much stronger force! Vote for your favorite song below. I will tally the votes and have the Superbowl winner for you before the game.
Raven by Dave Matthews
Funk #49 by The James Gang
Check out my NFL Pre-season Predictions Rock n Roll Edition…I think I did OK!
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Music to Relax, Friday Edition, Joe Satriani
Hope you are all having a great Friday evening! Coming off a vacation I am having a nice relaxing evening at home. Well actually I have been working so far, but, I am relaxed.
Here is a cool-funky-chill song from guitar legend Joe Satriani.
Enjoy and relax, especially all you sports fans gearing up for the Superbowl on Sunday.
For previous ‘Music to Relax’ posts click here.
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Eddie Van Halen, 57
Happy Birthday Eddie Van Halen, Jan 26…57 today.
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Why Music Is Better Than Words
This is a pretty cool infographic on the use of words in Van Halen lyrics from the David Lee Roth era. Yeah seems to have taken the top spot over Love and Baby. I think this is the appeal of Van Halen…high brow guitar work with party lyrics…a winning rock n roll combination.
If it included Sammy Hagar tunes Yeah Love and Baby probably would’ve tripled…
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Today’s IPod Workout
Did a quick 30 minute workout this morning, of course, with IPod on shuffle…all 8,000 songs. The shuffle was pretty eclectic, but, awesome. I feel lucky that I can listen to so many diverse musics and get a connection with all.
It went from jazz to classical/opera to Blues to Grunge to New Age to Pop to 70’s Spacey Synth.
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“Nature Boy” -George Benson
Benson’s cover of the standard
“Ruckertlieder/1 Ich atmet einen linden Duft”-Mahler
I have never been much of an opera buff mostly cause I am just not into lyrics in general. But, Mahler, one of my favorite composers sets such a great orchestra arrangement to support the vocal.
“You Know I Love You” -BB King
BB doing his thing!
“All Secrets Known” -Alice In Chains
AIC is definitely my favorite of all the grunge bands and they are still going strong with a new album to be released in 2013. They may not have had the social impact of a Nirvana or Pearl Jam, but, in my opinion, were vastly superior musically to most of the top grunge bands.
“Rikki’s Shuffle” -Michael Hedges
If you are a guitar fan and don’t know Michael Hedges you really need to check him out! Although he falls into the New Age category, he was truly a virtuoso with a unique style. He is known for using a harp guitar, several tunings and lots of hammering techniques.
“Love Will Keep Us Alive” -The Eagles
The Eagles are the Eagles, many great hits, of course. But, when they wrote sappy songs they really went sappy! Of these songs my favorites are the ones sung by Timothy B Schmidt. Although he joined the band later in 1977 his voice has become an integral part of their sound ever since. Probably best featured on, “I Cant Tell you Why”
“Dream Weaver “-Gary Wright
I was always drawn to these spacey synth driven songs
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Sunny & 70…
San Diego has it’s mojo back folks! We are back to warmth and sunshine once again.
To all my back east/frozen tundra friends and followers hope this tune will warm you up, as well…lol
Click the album cover photo to hear Sunny & 70 and other tunes from our debut CD.
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Let There Be Rock!
Let’s start the week off with an energy boost!
When I was a wee youngster, before I played guitar, AC/DC was my favorite band. Yes, it was Eddie Van Halen that influenced me to actually get a guitar, but, AC/DC’s Angus Young gets a lot of credit too. I used to play this song on my air guitar/tennis racquet…and I was pretty good too.
Have a great week everyone!
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Musical Quote
“It can be tough being 7/8 in a 4/4 world…but, I would never change it!”
Mike Slayen~me
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Looking for an Adventurous Wedding in 2013, But Maybe Not Quite Like This
I still haven’t had anyone book me to play guitar for their Elusive Daring Crazy Adventurous Wedding I wrote about last year. Maybe 2013 will be the end of my wait.
You know the type of wedding I am talking about? The ones you see at the end of the news every now and then… A couple gets married on a zip line, under water or in a hot air balloon.
I used to work for a hot air balloon company back in my college days. They really aren’t that adventurous. You take off, float over a scenic landscape, watch the sunset, drink champagne, land and head out to your dinner, etc. It really happens that way 99.9% of the time. Actually a cool way to start off a marriage. But, this wedding………….not so much!
Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt as this high-flying wedding ceremony was abruptly brought to an end in a San Diego neighborhood.
This story aside, I am not deterred in my quest to play your wedding with a twist. If you have an idea let me know and we can set it up!
Mike Slayen ~ Guitarist 