Why learn to play an instrument?

Because with time, dedication, sacrifice, integrity and a few like minded individuals, you might one day be able to produce live music like this...











...Zawinul Syndicate (Joe Zawinul's 75th birthday concert)

You should be in a band that plays this well and grooves this hard at age 75.
Even with the equipment problems, being the total pro, he didn't cave in.

When I found these clips it reminded me of the feeling I had watching this band perform.
Unfortunately, when I saw them they didn't have Sabine Kabongo who brings her own unique energy to the group.

This is just one of a number of examples.

tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431

theAudience said:

Because with time, dedication, sacrifice, integrity and a few like minded individuals, you might one day be able to produce live music like this...











...Zawinul Syndicate (Joe Zawinul's 75th birthday concert)

You should be in a band that plays this well and grooves this hard at age 75.
Even with the equipment problems, being the total pro, he didn't cave in.

When I found these clips it reminded me of the feeling I had watching this band perform.
Unfortunately, when I saw them they didn't have Sabine Kabongo who brings her own unique energy to the group.

This is just one of a number of examples.

tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431

ooooopsie...I meant to cancel but hit post instead.

Anyway, This is fantastic. I'll have to watch and listen to this later on when I have more time. They have a really nice sound.

or like this guy





he's awesome!!

I have been playing guitar for 20 years now (no, not non-stop..I DO take bathroom breaks ya know.... )

For me, playing an instrument can be frustrating, but when it all comes together, it is worth all the hassle - because it feels like magic is coming out of your fingers. The joy that comes from playing in a band and hearing all the different instruments and voices come together to create one overall sound can't be described. No wonder many bands over the years have said it is better than sex

On the other hand, sometimes it is too much like magic, in that if you know how the trick is done, you lose some of the wonder and excitement to see other people do it - I expect it's a bit like being a magician at a Magic Circle gathering, damn hard to impress anyone!

But yeah, getting lost in your own noodlings and losing yourself in them music is a feeling that you have to experience to understand.
Why learn to play an instrument? Man, I wouldn't give it up for the world.

Want to Rewire Your Brain? Study Music.
A Musician's Brain Recognizes Sound That Carries Emotion.

The study revealed two major differences between the musicians and the non-musicians.

Musicians heard an emotion-packed, complex sound with an enhanced sensitivity, and they also were less distracted by simple sounds, according to the study.

"What we found in this study is both an enhancement and an economy of resources varies as a function of the extent of musical experience. The more years the person has been playing an instrument, and the earlier the person began musical training, the larger the effect."

http://abcnews.go.com/Tec...081&page=1

I wanted 2 learn 2 play when I learned that you could someday play like this...

Glad-Traffic

http://www.youtube.com/wa...aUCIcp7bHA

Viva Tirado-El Chicano

http://www.youtube.com/wa...djqEA37CSY

Suavecito-Malo

http://www.youtube.com/wa...wmtbLJdKvI

Europa-Santana

http://www.youtube.com/wa...BDLQZgntYE

rubymoon53 said:

Anyway, This is fantastic. I'll have to watch and listen to this later on when I have more time. They have a really nice sound.

rubymoon53 said:

theAudience said:

Because with time, dedication, sacrifice, integrity and a few like minded individuals, you might one day be able to produce live music like this...











...Zawinul Syndicate (Joe Zawinul's 75th birthday concert)

You should be in a band that plays this well and grooves this hard at age 75.
Even with the equipment problems, being the total pro, he didn't cave in.

When I found these clips it reminded me of the feeling I had watching this band perform.
Unfortunately, when I saw them they didn't have Sabine Kabongo who brings her own unique energy to the group.

This is just one of a number of examples.

tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431

Paging TA Guitar lessons needed would you take me on as a student?

rocknrolldave said:

I have been playing guitar for 20 years now (no, not non-stop..I DO take bathroom breaks ya know.... )

For me, playing an instrument can be frustrating, but when it all comes together, it is worth all the hassle - because it feels like magic is coming out of your fingers. The joy that comes from playing in a band and hearing all the different instruments and voices come together to create one overall sound can't be described. No wonder many bands over the years have said it is better than sex

On the other hand, sometimes it is too much like magic, in that if you know how the trick is done, you lose some of the wonder and excitement to see other people do it - I expect it's a bit like being a magician at a Magic Circle gathering, damn hard to impress anyone!

But yeah, getting lost in your own noodlings and losing yourself in them music is a feeling that you have to experience to understand.
Why learn to play an instrument? Man, I wouldn't give it up for the world.

heartbeatocean said:

rocknrolldave said:

For me, playing an instrument can be frustrating, but when it all comes together, it is worth all the hassle - because it feels like magic is coming out of your fingers. The joy that comes from playing in a band and hearing all the different instruments and voices come together to create one overall sound can't be described. No wonder many bands over the years have said it is better than sex

Why learn to play an instrument? Man, I wouldn't give it up for the world.

Aud..You just won the "best thread of the month" award from me!

SPYZFAN1 said:

Thanks, tA....awesome clips.

Why learn to play an instrument?

Learning (and still learning) to play an instrument(s) taught me many lessons that I have used throughout my personal and professional life:

Determination
Concentration
Discipline
Humility
Imagination
Creativity
Self Expression
Self Control
Organization
Team Work

ad infinitum.....

I think people who can can make the audience FEEL them....that they are serious about thier music.

PsychedelicGoof said:

IAintTheOne said:

Paging TA Guitar lessons needed would you take me on as a student?