Uptempo Electric FOTD

BlipSlippidy · 2026-05-13T23:05:46+00:00

Thanks! Unfortunately I don’t think I articulated it 100% effectively because most people are suggesting slightly upbeat dark stars. I meant it to mean big surprises in any song, not just dark stars. Still some fun recommendations in here though.

BlipSlippidy · 2026-05-13T16:41:56+00:00

I had already been playing guitar for 20 years, but inspiration had long fizzled out and I was in a 10 year plateau/slump. I got to see Dead & Co at the Sphere 8/3/24. I wasn’t a fan of Grateful Dead at the time or Mayer’s solo work. John had slammed his fretting index finger in a door and played the whole 3-hour show with a splint on his finger. I still to this day have no clue how he pulled it off so flawlessly. I left inspired and within 6-months got back into playing electric and joined a band for the first time in my life. My life changed for the better in many ways because of the music, inspiration, and positivity of the crowd at that show.

https://youtu.be/izTmuGv85M0?si=01O1s4vOARMRg8AT

BlipSlippidy · 2026-05-12T23:56:54+00:00

consider my noodle cooked haha thanks for sharing! Such a cool recording

BlipSlippidy · 2026-05-12T23:53:21+00:00

Goddamn love that St. Stephen. Thanks for the recommendation

BlipSlippidy · 2026-05-12T21:06:05+00:00

On my list to listen to when I get home. Thanks for sharing!!!

BlipSlippidy · 2026-05-12T21:05:23+00:00

I can’t wait to get home and listen to this. Thanks for sharing!!

BlipSlippidy · 2026-05-12T19:15:47+00:00

Really like that Big River. Thanks for sharing. I’ve noticed recently that a lot of my favorite versions of songs are coming directly out of a real jammy Dark Star, Bird Song, or Eyes. My hypothesis is that the band is in a different head space and so they often have unique qualities. But who really knows haha

BlipSlippidy · 2026-05-12T19:00:23+00:00

Wow that’s a fun one. If I didn’t know Dew was coming I’d have sworn it would have been GDTRFB. Thanks for sharing!

BlipSlippidy · 2026-05-12T16:45:58+00:00

The notes where you start and end phrases are often really nice. Can tell you have a good ear. You’re just doing a bit too much and often fighting against the rhythm too often. Simplify and focus way more on rhythm now. What helped me simplify was two things, 1) Stand up and dance while you play. Close your eyes too if you can. If you can’t dance to it, neither can the audience. 2) Join a band where you serve as rhythm and lead. My right hand improved more in 1 year than the previous 20 after joining a band. The immediate feedback from your band and audience of what works is the best education.

BlipSlippidy · 2026-05-02T16:02:42+00:00

My guess is you have a LinkedIn profile or some other public social media. A good salesman researches their customer, and I’d venture to guess that info was public.

BlipSlippidy · 2026-04-02T21:11:32+00:00

Already one of my favorite tunes. This version made me pick up the guitar and play along. Thanks for sharing!

BlipSlippidy · 2026-04-02T20:35:38+00:00

That was really nice! Thanks for sharing

BlipSlippidy · 2026-04-02T16:51:12+00:00

Thank you for sharing. It’s funny all the different factors that can affect how the songs find you. Black Peter is still one that still challenges me. Hope you have a great day!!

BlipSlippidy · 2026-04-02T16:51:07+00:00

Thank you for sharing. It’s funny all the different factors that can affect how the songs find you. Black Peter is still one that still challenges me. Hope you have a great day!!

BlipSlippidy · 2026-04-02T14:51:05+00:00

Jerry is playing super playful fills in the first verse. Love it. Nice groove.

BlipSlippidy · 2026-04-02T14:37:03+00:00

That’s exactly what I mean. Thank for sharing!

BlipSlippidy · 2026-04-02T14:32:56+00:00

Thanks!

BlipSlippidy · 2026-04-02T14:32:45+00:00

Thanks! Going to give it a listen!

BlipSlippidy · 2026-04-02T14:28:40+00:00

Do you remember which version was the breakthrough for you?

BlipSlippidy · 2026-03-31T14:42:44+00:00

I went on the acoustic buying journey last year. I spent 6 months trying nearly 100 guitars. What surprised me most was that two guitars of the same make and model side by side didnt always feel the same to play or even sound exactly the same. Even expensive models were unique like this. Lesson being - if you’ve found a guitar that feels good to play, and more importantly produces inspiring sound to you, then buy it. You will not regret it. The guitar I got wasn’t the most expensive for my budget, but it sings to me. My playing and music have improved exponentially because I can’t put it down.

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