I can't fucking believe this. The only instrument Prince wasn't a complete master at was the drums. Everything else, he was a fucking PHD.
The music he wrote with Wendy and Lisa was some of the most original and prolific pop-rock that has ever been recorded.
When he moved away from the group mentality and became more of a solo artist, I thought his music was a little too self-indulgent, but he was still a master at crafting songs and he definitely wrote some gems along the way.
Listening to it now, excellent, great find from the early days... and the sound quality is NUTS, my little plug in speakers are literally 5x louder than they've ever been before [Reply]
Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud:
Because with piano, the notes are laid out right in front of your fingers. C to C, which is referred to as an Octave (8 notes). There are 4 Half Tones, which are the black keys.
So once your brain has become accustomed to music theory via piano, picking up other instruments is easy because one already understands the relationship between the notes, also known as Music Theory.
At that point, it's just physical manifestation of the instrument.
the annoying thing is some of the best musicians dont know crap about music theory. They just learned on their own and play by ear or sight.
I know 2 people like that and I hate them (not really) for it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Toby Waller:
the annoying thing is some of the best musicians dont know crap about music theory. They just learned on their own and play by ear or sight.
I know 2 people like that and I hate them (not really) for it.
Then add me to the list.
I don't read and never took lessons. Many of the Composer/Producers that I know are the same, although I know just as many that are schooled as well.
Hans Zimmer is the perfect example of a musician turned film composer that was never schooled. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Dagnabit:
And yet, Kanye draws breath.
I can't fucking believe this. The only instrument Prince wasn't a complete master at was the drums. Everything else, he was a fucking PHD.
The music he wrote with Wendy and Lisa was some of the most original and prolific pop-rock that has ever been recorded.
When he moved away from the group mentality and became more of a solo artist, I thought his music was a little too self-indulgent, but he was still a master at crafting songs and he definitely wrote some gems along the way.
This is just no good. RIP.
Actually, from what I understand, the only instrument he didn't play was the tuba... he had no desire.
I've seen him a few times and my favorite was at Paisley Park Studios (where he passed). Very small auditorium, small stage and I was front row... close enough touch him. I knew he was a small guy, but damn! The experience was epic to say the least.
He influenced a generation, started careers for more performers than most know (ie. Carmen Electra) and his legacy will live on for a very long time.
He was a genius, no doubt, and will be missed. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Armyofme:
Actually, from what I understand, the only instrument he didn't play was the tuba... he had no desire.
I've seen him a few times and my favorite was at Paisley Park Studios (where he passed). Very small auditorium, small stage and I was front row... close enough touch him. I knew he was a small guy, but damn! The experience was epic to say the least.
He influenced a generation, started careers for more performers than most know (ie. Carmen Electra) and his legacy will live on for a very long time.