“Time After Time” turns 40 this year!
The fact that it would be covered by great improvisers such as Tuck & Patti & even Miles Davis l(!) says everything.
Here ‘s a snippet on my oldest guitar, a 1935
@gibsonguitar
L-00 which, like the song, is timeless.
A work in progress
The Diminished Scale consists of alternating whole & half-step intervals. It is playable over a Diminished 7th chord from the same root or a Dominant 7th chord a half-step below. It can move in sequences of a Minor 3rd, Tritone & Major 6th (aka Double-Flat 7th in this context).
@davenewworld_2
Pro guitarist/lover of guitars here. I’d support someone going full “Belushi” (ie “Animal House”) on the guy. More practically, the staff should’ve put a stop to this insanity right away. It’s not only causing a disturbance to most passengers but inflicting religious propaganda.
@DonaldJTrumpJr
The “Lock Her Up!” chant introduced that concept to the United States, only directed at someone who’d been investigated and cleared. In this case, it’s a grand jury - not political - deciding there’s more than enough evidence of crime (as if it’s not obvious). But keep yelling.
There have been many big losses in the music world but few that just stop you in your tracks, leave you speechless and basically unable to function
#RIPEddieVanHalen
@DonaldJTrumpJr
@TuckerCarlson
A) He’s been transferred to a halfway-house as per his sentence all along.
B) Neither, Tucker nor you had anything to do with this.
C) Great news Don Jr - The fact that anyone would take your tweets at face value means you’re no longer the biggest moron on Twitter. They are.
@Cobratate
@GretaThunberg
Dude, she has turned you into virtual ROAD-KILL, decomposing on the hot pavement with rising temps due to global warming. Give up, already
@RepMTG
So original. All you do is heckle. Incapable of offering anything but criticism Not one alternative idea, proposal or initiative. You’re nothing but a glorified troll.
#Resign
TESTAMENT ANNOUNCES NEW DRUMMER! We're very excited to welcome back one of the greatest drummers in heavy metal...
@TheDaveLombardo
! See for full statement!
As touring musicians, we’ve always needed a “Yellow Fever Card” to travel to parts of Latin America. We get the vaccine, we carry the card & don’t complain. Not understanding all this bitching/moaning. Call it “PROOF OF VACCINATION.” Who started calling it “VACCINE PASSPORTS?!”🤔
Happy Sunday! So one bit of good news in light of everything: The quarantine has triggered some fun projects: My 1st virtual video collab w others (far from the last) joining
@skisum
&
@ra_diaz
. This is 4 all you
@rushtheband
fans (click link 4 full tune):
@AZ_Brittney
💯 % If he was a registered Republican, supports Repub Govs (but non-election deniers), and even voted Trump in ‘16, that would be one thing. But still supporting Trump?? That’s not “politics.” It means he doesn’t care about abuse of power & of people. And that’s bad. Really bad
@RepAndyBiggsAZ
Oh NO!! You mean if I undervalue assets to the IRS, overvalue said assets when profitable, instigate a violent attack on the US Capital, extort the Ga Sec of State (+Ukraine) & in this case, misappropriate campaign finance for hush money..I might go to JAIL?? OH THE INJUSTICE! 😱
This reply is from two (or 3) years ago. I’m guessing someone with a lot of reach just saw it because I’m suddenly getting pinged about it from musician friends across the globe all at once. Anyway, fun to see my spur-of-the-moment snark going semi-viral for some reason…Enjoy!
@iamcardib
In all seriousness, not to spread (pun not intended) rumors, but since 2016, each time I’ve been in Slovenia (Melania’s homeland), folks tell me this:
A) Her history as an “escort” is common knowledge there
B) They’re shocked that we in the US don’t know & that she became FLOTUS
@DonaldJTrumpJr
Because , as proven in a court of law - for which they risk being held liable for billions & billions - they know it’s all nothing but a giant, steaming turd (kind of like your rants)
A game changing drummer/musician: Watching
#joeyjordison
was like seeing a machine with human quality. Only met him a few times, but super down-to Earth/humble. A huge loss.
#ripjoeyjordinson
@atrupar
The camera crew deserves an award for the way they zoom in. Another extreme conservative attempting to oppress others due to an inability to process the shame and anger he feels towards himself.
I hadn’t planned on owning a VH Frankenstein but on Monday, a great one was on the used rack
@SweetwaterSound
(we happened to be passing thru). Only after purchasing did I remember it’s 2yrs (Oct 6) since we lost
#EVH
. Brushing up on a fav
#VH
riff More:
The Van Halens grew up speaking Dutch & Indonesian, the heritage of their father & mother respectively, remaining fluent in both. Like
@genesimmons
, who arrived in the US only speaking Hebrew, they created a band thought of as “All-American,” yet the truth is far more colorful.
Saddened by the passing of Eddie Van Halen, the American rock legend with Indonesian heritage. Thank you for inspiring so many. 🎸Selamat jalan, Eddie!
#RIPEddieVanHalen
Somehow I forgot to post this here (too many platforms): Raw backstage clip made the other week after the iconic show M.A.S.H. turned 50, theme from
#MASH
(Johnny Mandell) played on a recently purchased ‘64 Gibson LG B25 3/4 scale. (more)
I’m Alex Skolnick, globe-trotting guitarist.
As one familiar with the world beyond our borders, I’d like a leader who restores our respect. As the son of academics, I want the smartest one in the room in charge.
I choose Warren because she’s both: Pragmatic & Stateswomanlike
Dear
@Twitter
- I’m not sure why these two insults to human progress in the Modern Age appear on my timeline. I do not follow them & don’t wish to witness such disappointments of Darwinian proportions first hand. Please let
@elonmusk
know such foisting is not changing any minds.
This is Frank Zappa on Crossfire in 1986. What he said then was true. It’s still true.
Look at what we face today. It’s coming from the same source, attempting to do the same thing with our books, schools, and people they don’t like. And their vehicle is the government.
@ananavarro
For some reason, Trump got away with more corruption than most Presidents combined while Biden is held to an impossible Jesus-like perfection level. Even if he were to de-age, grow a beard, walk on water & prove he IS Jesus, the response would be “We TOLD you he was a socialist!”
Before you heard
@peterframpton
use the talk box, Jeff Beck used one of the first versions of one called The Bag.
Here he is in 1974 performing a cover of The Beatles, She’s a Woman.
Morning practice yesterday, revisiting an old friend (my ‘90s Heritage H575, newly fixed up ) exploring Cm7 ideas, attempting a bit of “shred” and “out” but staying in the groove and resolving.
A sad day: RIP to Johnny Z. OG Deadhead turned hard rock record store owner turned entrepreneur of a new brand of metal. Starting with a little known band called
@Metallica
(continued)
#ripjonzazula
@thedavidcrosby
I appreciate
@thedavidcrosby
too much for this to get in the way, but a much better answer would have been: “I know he meant a lot to so many but his sound & style just weren’t my thing.” Patti Smith doesn’t seem like she’s ever been much of a VH fan either, still she posted this
One of my favorite clips of one of my favorite artists ever: No band. No stage show. Just an acoustic, a voice and a personality that brings down the house on its own. Happy Bday
#Prince
Hang in there Dave, my friend. Unwelcome news but we’ve got your back and know you’ll fight this off with the same intensity & passion that you’ve brought to music (& for which we’re all grateful). May a true “Holy War” be declared on cancer
I’ve been diagnosed with throat cancer. It’s clearly something to be respected and faced head on - but I’ve faced obstacles before. I’m working closely with my doctors, and we’ve mapped out a treatment plan which they feel has a 90% success rate...
A little something to jump start your week: Back half of George Benson’s Solo on “The Cooker” I’d posted a partial attempt a while back. Thanks to those who chimed in, I got inspired to learn the whole thing (special thx to
@peterframpton
👊🏼🎸) Full Video:
By snubbing
@IronMaiden
for the second time, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame showed once again that it has a serious metal problem. It’s time to fix it.
🎶”Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Where’s Attorney General Barr?
All his crap we did resist
No, he surely won’t be missed
Let’s consider it a win
If he’s never seen again
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
And good riddance William Barr”🎶
Stayed in Japan day w no gigs or travel - ended up meeting a crazy American dude who moved there, learned the language, became star of J-TV & pop hits while remaining an instrumental shredder (ok maybe we’d met once or twice before 😉) Great 2 catch up w MF over beers/sake/sushi!
@AshaRangappa_
I’ve been silently screaming this in my head. It defies all logic for him (and Thomas for that matter) to remain seated on SCOTUS with lifetime appointments. It’s good to hear someone with expertise, credentials and a high platform say this aloud.
If Judas Priest gets in because of
#dollyparton
, then there needs to be heavy Priest arrangement of a Dolly tune - hey they did it with Joan Baez (“Diamonds & Rust”), why not? What a classy lady (and for the record, she deserves it for her “Jolene” era alone).
@JasonIsbell
“The singer talks about music, his wife Nicole Kidman and how he fought addiction.”
The only way this works (and better order of priority I might add) 🤷
@nick_rathod
@deesnider
@BetoORourke
Please do. Would love to see this. If additional guitar needed, consider my services available (depending on tour schedule). Will work for a
#Beto
t-shirt (and/or hat).
Today is the birthday of the one, the only & dearly missed Eddie Van Halen. Here’s a tribute with one of favorite sometimes overshadowed EVH moments (Only King Edward could cause me to learn something this insane…)
Happy Birthday
#EddieVanHalen
#VanHalen
#evh
#acousticguitar
Sad news.
#AlexiLaiho
created new possibilities in extreme metal with technically sophisticated solos that held their own alongside the best in more popularized metal genres. Didn’t know him well, but we had appearances together over the years. A good guy, far too young to go
RIP
@laurenboebert
I’m not sure why you keep popping up on my feed as “You might like” (Thanks Elon) but
#MLK
would be revolted by you. Either do a 180 and start behaving in a manner that reflects someone at least remotely aware of what he stood for (unlikely) or just stop. Full stop.
It’s POURING RAIN ☔️ I’m trapped on bus & happen 2 be borrowing
@charbenante
’s acoustic which is already in the right tuning. In other words: no better time to finally learn how to play my fav Zeppelin tune!
#therainsong
part 1 of 2 (to be continued)
Guess who broke a string on a $29,000 ‘58 Strat while playing Jeff Beck in a Guitar Shop. This guy, that’s who. You Know What I Mean? 😉
#JeffBeck
Forever
No worries, Four Seasons Landscaping. Thanks to you, we have one of the most memorable moments of this election and some much needed humor. Appreciate the on point, bipartisan message and it’s very smart to sell merch (I just might be making a purchase)....
@therealfstl1992
@KevinMKruse
“But... but...what about Portland and Seattle?!”
Wow. Curse every politician who’s lips uttered this or anything like this whether re this week or summer. They should never be allowed to “what about” ever again and disqualified from holding office
Played our National Anthem last night for the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, proud US Service members and a packed house of all backgrounds, persuasions etc, all of us - as befitting the name of the arena - UNITED 🇺🇸🏀 Still taking it all in (More soon including vids...)
Morning warmup jam (a bit of overplaying admittedly). Randomly reached for my ‘68 SG, never tried it for this type of stuff before. Liking the raw tone...
THINGS HE WAS NOT: 1) A name caller 2) A conspiracy theorist 3) A divider 4) A user of threats to gain power (“If I lose? Riots!” “Impeach?! The market’ll crash!”) I may have disagreed w/him on some issues but agree on THINGS HE WAS: Decent, Heroic & Honorable RIP Sir
#JohnMcCain