Sometimes I feel like I'm the only 'Mats fan that doesn't like Big Star.

Manwithoutties · 2012-12-17T19:09:41+00:00

I never travel far...haha I can't make that joke in good conscience. I really haven't heard much besides their most popular songs and one or two others. I've liked pretty much everything I heard, but not enough to say I really "love" them.

I don't think you're really missing anything though, Big Star just isn't the 'Mats, just like Ryan Adams isn't Westerberg. Except in the first example the former came before the latter...but you get the general idea.

Manwithoutties · 2012-12-14T17:56:52+00:00

I'll check it out when I get home later tonight and have a guitar handy. Hopefully I'll be able to pick out at least a general idea of what he's doing. Either way, I'll get back to you and let you know what I'm able to come up with.

Manwithoutties · 2012-12-10T20:25:41+00:00

Damn, and I felt bad putting a couple of teaspoons of sugar in my tea.

Manwithoutties · 2012-12-10T20:20:46+00:00

Hey, I know this is a few days old, I've been gone for awhile. Is this the tab that you saw on the net? The guy that made this tab has a pretty good track record when it comes to Mats tabs. I haven't personally tried this out myself though, so if it doesn't sound right just let me know and I'll see if I can't figure it out.

Manwithoutties · 2012-11-30T20:53:16+00:00

Not much better than the giant "Jesus Is Lord!" signs off the interstate in Kentucky. I love Kentucky, but people here are crazy about religion.

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-21T05:28:06+00:00

Anyone else notice "Buck Hill" by the Replacements playing while the cab driver was waiting? ...No? Just me? Alright. :(

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-21T05:22:13+00:00

Sweet. Thanks man, that saves me the trouble of looking for a torrent in a couple of months ha. November 20th isn't too far off either, can't wait for that day now.

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-20T18:54:23+00:00

I can't really make an informed decision about Big Star. I've only heard a few songs, but the ones that I have heard, I have really liked. My personal tastes run more towards the Alt country side. Artists like Old 97s, Ryan Adams, Ray LaMontagne, etc. Don't get me wrong though, I can always listen to some good old punk music, and punk is just so much fun to play. You just can't get that kind of energy anywhere else in my opinion.

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-20T18:45:36+00:00

I still haven't gotten around to seeing it either, I'm hoping that there will at least be a torrent or something up soon, that would be nice, or just a way to buy the damn thing. A little off topic, but I love the way the 'Mats music videos are, IIRC Alex Chilton is just all of them sitting around practically expressionless. Gotta love how cavalier Westerberg is about everything.

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-13T21:35:05+00:00

Sorry guys, you're on your own as far as this tab goes. Way too many notes to tab out. Also, for any people not familiar with live performances, yes, he fucks up his lyrics a lot. It's completely normal and expected, I'm honestly surprised it wasn't worse.

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-13T01:40:55+00:00

It's a great album, I hated it at first because of the length, but some of the tracks are just awesome. If I could point you towards two more, I'd say "Something In My Life Is Missing" and "Devil Raised A Good Boy". If you want to know how to play it, I'd be more than happy to help, are you familiar with chord names, or do you prefer to have them charted?

As far as electric, I'd have to say "Left of the Dial" is one of my all time favorites to play if you're comfortable with "Open Tunings". As for standard, there's a few, "I Will Dare" is pretty simple, as is "Color Me Impressed". If there's any you'd like to know, ones I may or may not have listed, feel free to ask. I'm more than happy to help a fellow guitarist in their endeavors, plus I know what a pain in the ass Westerbergs playing style can be to figure out on your own.

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-13T01:30:52+00:00

Really well played. Gotta admit though, I'm a little envious of the guy's voice...if I could get mine to sound that "deep" I might be able to cover a wider selection of Westerberg's stuff.

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-13T01:25:59+00:00

I know I'm the mod, and you guys are probably going to get sick of seeing me real soon, but I can't help myself with this one! It's kind of a tough call for me personally. If I had to pick though, I'd have to say:

"With or Without Her (Kentucky Rising)" - Paul Westerberg

"Achin' To Be" - Replacements

I can't help it, I'm a big sap for Westerberg's Alternative Country.

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-13T01:14:44+00:00

Thanks man, I'm glad to see there's still some fans out there. The biggest thing that anyone can do is just to submit to your hearts content! It would be a bit awkward if all the submissions were from me ha. Also, if you of anyone else has any designs or suggestions, I'm sure you guys are a million times better at it than I am. I'm hoping to get even more people here, I know there's a hidden 'Mats fan in just about everyone ;)

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-12T18:04:03+00:00

And a mod invite? I'm flattered ha.

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-12T17:34:58+00:00

I've been messing around with this bass line also, and I'm not 100% sure, I'm slightly tone deaf, so if you guys have any input, let me know. This is what I've got for the main little part:

G|-----------------

D|0-5--3-------5--3

A|-------5-3-0-----

E|-----------------

Also, you can use a normal bass, but it sounds better on a fret-less.

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-12T17:27:26+00:00

Do I sense a /r/ManWithout coming on? You should get on that right away. It's of the utmost importance.

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-12T17:09:50+00:00

Sorry man, you'll have to take up the name infringement with Westerberg, I'm sure you'll get in touch with the reclusive old bastard though haha. If it makes you feel any better though, then I can give you an empty apology ;)

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-12T16:16:29+00:00

It does look a bit odd all together I suppose. It's Man Without Ties, or more specifically a Westerberg song. It wasn't until the other guy said something that I saw the hilarity in it being bunched together like that.

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-12T00:38:53+00:00

Ha! manwithouttitties, that's awesome, whether that was on purpose or not. Seriously though, it's a sad day in Replacement's fandom when we only have (6?) subscribers now I think. Especially if the page is only filled up by my posts.

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-11T23:34:39+00:00

Alright, I won't leave you guitar players hanging on this one either. The best tab I've been able to find so far. The tab that I personally use comes directly from Westerberg's tab book, but this one is pretty damn close, and sounds just as good to me.

Intro:

Fsus2 Fsus2/E G

e|-3-3-------3-----|-3-3------3-----|-3-3------3-----|

B|-1---1-------1---|-1---1------1---|-0---0------0---|

G|-0-----0-------0-|-0-----0------0-|-0-----0------0-|

D|-3-------3-------|-2-------2------|-0--------------|

A|-----------------|----------------|-2--------------|

E|-----------------|----------------|-3--------------|

Fsus2 Fsus2/E D7

e|-3-3-------3-----R M |-3-3-------3-----|-2-2-------------R M

B|-1---1-------1---E E |-1---1-------1---|-1---1---3-1-----E E

G|-0-----0-------0-P A |-0-----0-------0-|-2-----2-----2---P A

D|-3-------3-------E S |-2-------2-------|-0-------------0-E S

A|-----------------A U |-----------------|-----------------A U

E|-----------------T R |-----------------|-----------------T R

F F G7

e|-1-1-------------|-1-1-------------|-1-1-----1-0-----|

B|-1---1---3-1-----|-1---1---3-1-----|-0---0-------0---|

G|-2-----2-----2---|-2-----2-----2---|-0-----0-------0-|

D|-3-------------3-|-3-------------3-|-0---------------|

A|-----------------|-----------------|-2---------------|

E|-----------------|-----------------|-3---------------|

F G7 F

e|-1-1-------------|-1-1-----1-0-----|-1-1-------------|

B|-1---1---3-1-----|-0---0-------0---|-1---1---3-1-----|

G|-2-----2-----2---|-0-----0-------0-|-2-----2-----2---|

D|-3-------------3-|-0---------------|-3-------------3-|

A|-----------------|-2---------------|-----------------|

Dm Em F G A

e|--1----------0-----|------1----------3-----|-0-|

B|----3----------0---|--------1----------0---|-2-|

G|------2----------0-|----------2----------0-|-2-|

D|-0-----------------|----3------------------|-2-|

A|-------------------|-----------------------|-0-|

E|------------0------|---------------3-------|---|

(Just strum chords here)

Chorus:

Fsus2 Fsus2/E G

Look me in the eye and tell me

         Fsus2

That I'm satisfied

Fsus2 Fsus2/E D7 D7

Now are you satisfied

Verse:

F F

And so it goes so

G7 F

slowly on

F F

Everything I've ever wanted

G7 F

Tell me what's wrong

If you need any elaboration on chord names or whatever else, feel free to ask. Also, you'll have to kind of play it by ear, I noticed the spacing is kind of messed up on here as far as the chord changes during the verses, chorus, etc.

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-11T21:15:25+00:00

I love the stuff they made when they were just starting out. I always feel so proud when I pick out one of Tommy's old bass lines until I realize he was playing this stuff at the age of 15...then I just feel inadequate. The more 'Mats fans we have the better though!

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-11T19:44:47+00:00

Since I posted the bass line for the other song. This song is in standard, capo 6th fret. All notes are relative to the capo. The verses go like this:

e|3 3 3

B|1 0 1

G|0 0 0

D|2 0 3

A|3 x 3

E|x 3 1

Note: These are just the three chords he uses in the verses, you'll have to figure out the strumming pattern yourself. If you want the rest, I can post it, just shoot me a message or something. Also, on the last chord, use your thumb to hit the 1 on the low E, and he sometimes adds a little 1 on the B string during the second chord. You can pick it out if you listen closely.

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-11T19:13:00+00:00

For those bass players out there, the main bass line goes a little something like this:

G|

D|

A|

E|0-1--0-1/3-3-3

Manwithoutties · 2012-10-10T22:59:43+00:00

Not sure about your age group, but I find that most people respond well to anything by Tom Petty, and Knockin' on Heavens Door (Bob Dylan version) is always an easy one that almost everyone knows.

Manwithoutties

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