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Post by valencia on Apr 26, 2014 10:56:34 GMT -5
Dave Gahan "saw something"Today I've discovered that one of my favourite guitar solos I've heard last years is played by John Frusciante. It's the 1st single from last Dave Gahan solo record, "Hourglass", a song called "Saw Something". Take a listen..
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Post by Sir rogerlejohn jr. on Apr 26, 2014 11:09:32 GMT -5
Great song, and Nice guitar solo, not overdown in any way.
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Post by Sir rogerlejohn jr. on Apr 26, 2014 11:16:20 GMT -5
He plays guitar on "Personal Jesus" (Depeche Mode cover) Johnny Cash
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Post by Tin on Apr 26, 2014 12:06:38 GMT -5
The collaboration is filled with exciting possibilities.
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Post by More Play Time on Apr 26, 2014 14:00:38 GMT -5
I know it was before John joined but "Nevermind Duran Duran" is a chilis line I'll never forget. Yes this is exciting.
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Post by coolbarn on Apr 26, 2014 15:03:56 GMT -5
I know it was before John joined but "Nevermind Duran Duran" is a chilis line I'll never forget. Yes this is exciting. Put that line in context though - it was written when the Chilis were just starting out and Duran Duran were everywhere - NO "alternative" bands had any time for the big groups like Duran, Culture Club, Spandau Ballet, Wham etc back then, just like no alternative bands today are going to say nice things about One Direction for example. Fast forward 15 years after that and read an interview with Anthony Kiedis at www.sfgate.com/music/popquiz/article/Q-A-With-Anthony-Kiedis-2888657.php . For anyone who can't be bothered clicking on the link the line in question is the following:' "We were definitely on the contrarian tip. The funny thing is, at the time, I was so sworn to the punk rock, I couldn't even hear Duran Duran. It was something that my ears refused to hear. Now I listen back to their songs, and I go, "God, those are pretty good." And John Taylor was blown away when he worked with John Frusciante when JF said to him that Notorious was his favourite Duran Duran album, as JT wasn't sure if Frusciante even knew much about his and Duran's previous work. You can rest assured that the Chili Peppers dig Duran Duran even just a little, just as Duran really dig the Peppers. That's why John Frusciante's involvement is so exciting; he's not just a brilliant guitarist at all styles (especially funk, my favourite), but he's also a suitable songwriter and harmonist as well. As many of you know I don't have many nice things to say about the Red Carpet Massacre album. Overall I think it's terrible, Duran's most disappointing album of all time. BUT... like every Duran Duran album there is at least one good song on it, and for me that song is She's Too Much. I can forgive the lack of a decent bassline, the shitty, boring, looped electronic drums, and the craptacular whirring keyboard noises in the second part of the 2nd and 3rd choruses, because the overall song has a very pretty and catchy melody. And, more to the point, the song also has a pretty lead guitar part that is reminiscent of a Frusciante/Chili Peppers effort. If the band can replicate that quality of music with cool guitar riffs on DD14 I will be one happy camper. (For anyone who cares the only other decent tracks on RCM are Cry Baby Cry which has a cool bassline and actually sounds like Duran Duran [that's probably why it didn't make it on to the album ], and the verse of Boxful O' Honey when the drums and bass guitar kick in. Outside of these great pieces of music the remainder of the album isn't just pants, it is an entire pants factory. In fact it's a small town made up entirely of pants factories. With a dung beetle for mayor. But I digress...)
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Post by ttt on Apr 26, 2014 17:31:48 GMT -5
Yes we know, we know. You don't like RCM. You say it in every 8 paragraph post.
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Post by jamieaiken919 on Apr 26, 2014 17:50:14 GMT -5
Yes we know, we know. You don't like RCM. You say it in every 8 paragraph post. Agreed. You really don't need to go into a dissertation every time you want to dump on it.
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Post by madoldlu on Apr 26, 2014 18:31:17 GMT -5
I actually thought CB was being very kind and generous to RCM!
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Post by coolbarn on Apr 26, 2014 21:05:37 GMT -5
Yes we know, we know. You don't like RCM. You say it in every 8 paragraph post. My post was about the possible musical fusion of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Duran Duran. And to demonstrate how I think they would work well together I used the song that I think sounds most like it contains a Chili Peppers riff, which is She's Too Much. And rather be all serious I thought I'd throw in some humour involving pants factories and dung beetles. Yet rather than comment on something musically interesting you simply complain about my joke dissing RCM at the end of the post? Way to miss the point. There are some things on Duran Duran message boards that always contain positive connotations and are always praised - their debut album, Rio, Ordinary World just to name a few. Similarly there are some things that are always negative and heavily criticised - RCM, Liberty, Bedroom Toys to name a few more. I don't get upset that albums and songs that I enjoy like Liberty/Hothead etc get bashed; it doesn't sway my opinion whatsoever. I still like them just as much. Just like my opinion shouldn't sway yours about RCM - you like it and that's great. Don't take it personally. I'm not insulting you, or your kids, or your personal hygiene. So, back on topic. I think Duran's best music has a heavy guitar element. Not heavy guitar itself, but a strong emphasis on guitar. Duran's first album was amazing, filled with rock tracks with a hint of synth to add ambience. The guitar riff on songs like Planet Earth and Girls On Film lead the song, while Friends Of Mine is all great guitar. Girls On Film in particular has a catchy riff that most people instantly recognise to this day. On the other tracks, which were still fantastic, Andy tended to play rhythm chords rather than real lead riffs, and it was left to the bass and keyboards to lead the music. That's when Duran Duran are at their best. Simple music, not layers and layers of excessive sounds. One great bassline, one or two great guitar parts, atmospheric synths, suitable drumming, and interesting Lebon lyrics. Add an amazing melody and an incredible vocal melody and you have one hell of a song. Times it by twelve and you have one hell of an album. That's why I'm excited by Duran working with Frusciante - you don't work with a genius but throw away his contributions. So theoretically the guitar should have a good presence on those songs, and that's a great thing when it comes to Duran Duran. And if nothing else it will help prove whether JF is as good as I think he is! Now you'll notice I'm always very positive about Duran's first album, and say good things about it every time it's brought up on this board. I am just as positive about their debut as I am negative about RCM. But do you think anybody's going to come in here complaining "Yes we know, we know. You love Duran's first album. You say it in every 8 paragraph post". No, I didn't think so.
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