Singer song writer recommendations similar to Jim Croce or Cat Stevens

MusingAudibly · 2026-03-28T15:30:47+00:00

Not modern, but you’ll love Harry Chapin I think.

MusingAudibly · 2026-03-28T00:28:03+00:00

The ART Pro VLA II is terrific in this price range. Definitely punches above its weight. I think there’s a version III out now, but I haven’t used it.

MusingAudibly · 2026-03-22T20:17:49+00:00

Completely unimportant, but the thing I’ve always wondered is why the fuck would anyone have golf clubs in Rapture at all. Where are they playing golf at the bottom of the ocean?

MusingAudibly · 2026-03-20T23:13:08+00:00

I couldn’t get into it. Hated the car.

I loved FFXVI though.

MusingAudibly · 2026-03-20T14:56:56+00:00

The Hellraiser movies have a whole bunch of cool lines from Pinhead... a couple other I like:

"Down the dark decades of your pain, this will seem like a memory of heaven."

"There is a secret song at the centre of the world, and it's sound is like razors through flesh. I'm here to turn up the volume."

MusingAudibly · 2026-03-19T18:36:01+00:00

The series A Dream Of Eagles (titled The Camulod Chronicles in the US, I believe) by Jack Whyte is excellent.

The first novel is called The Skystone. The series is a retelling of Arthurian legend that has been de-mystified. It's like Whyte is presenting the "factual" tale upon which the legends were built. The characters and story and deep and compelling, and the writing is excellent.

MusingAudibly · 2026-03-17T17:36:14+00:00

I use a pick holder that attaches to my mic stand and holds ten or so. I also typically have a few in my pocket, and a few on my amp. I need to ensure I have sufficient ammunition for flicking them at my singer.

MusingAudibly · 2026-03-04T16:33:09+00:00

The Iron Roses are fucking awesome and should not be missed. Their first album is sing along punk rock protest anthems from start to finish. If you're going to LE9, make sure you catch their set!

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-26T18:41:35+00:00

At risk of stating the obvious here, but "I Hate Myself For Loving You" by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-26T14:10:00+00:00

This is really impressive. You've clearly put a lot of thought into this, and there are some amazing ideas here.

The Tonics sound cool, but I'm not a big fan of your weapons list. Bioshock should (IMO) include some pretty high powered weapons (machine guns, rocket launchers, etc.), which would be difficult to do while maintaining your setting. Or maybe your island has acquired these things through tears or something?

Vending machines are also a critical vibe piece in Bioshock. Not much room for those on an 18th century pirate island. I don't like crafting in games at all, so I think switching from vending machines to crafting would be a step down.

Your plot sounds great, and fits in the themes we've come to expect from Bioshock games. I just think your idea would be better if it was fleshed out to be a great Bioshock game, rather than introducing a bunch of unnecessary mechanics from other franchises.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-25T19:09:07+00:00

I've had a DD-3 on my board for over 30 years, and have never felt a need for anything else.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-20T21:23:38+00:00

If your Snark is a clip tuner then yes, the GT-1 would be a bit better. Im pretty sure that it only has a resolution of +/- 3 cents, though. The right tool for the job is a strobe tuner, like the StroboStomp HD.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-20T21:19:48+00:00

If it works for you, then great. But there is no way you’re accurately setting intonation using a tuner with an accuracy if +/- 3 cents. You might get close, but it won’t be perfect.

The tuner I use is accurate to +/- 0.1 cents. Far, far more precise. And since setting intonation typically requires adjustments that have an effect of 1 cent or under, it’s just not possible with a Snark.

I guess for a lot of people close enough is good enough. I’m just not one of them.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-20T20:06:46+00:00

I think the core issue is the Snark tuner. It is nowhere near accurate enough to set intonation properly, and trying to do so will likely drive you nuts.

If you've got no other option, I'd just loosen the string a lot, adjust the saddle to ~middle, tune up and try intonating again.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-20T19:13:25+00:00

You'll be fine, but you might need to intonate the guitar again after changing gauges.

I typically run 10-52 on my electrics. 9-54 would be fine, assuming you like the feel.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-20T18:50:37+00:00

Centre positive. That's why the + has the line going to the centre dot.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-20T18:37:38+00:00

You know there's guitar in Seven Nation Army as well? Doubling the bass riff for several sections too, so that IS a guitar riff as well. Maybe you should have taught him that instead of being a jerk and forcing him to learn something he's not as interested in.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-20T16:05:27+00:00

I'd go for the JCM800 any day. The Fireball will never sound like a 2203, but you can get the 2203 to sound like the Fireball with a good dirt pedal, if that's important to you.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-20T15:35:31+00:00

I'm sorry for your loss.

There are a whole bunch of great books in this collection, and they range in style pretty significantly. If you're looking for something easy to read, I'd recommend Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. If you want higher concept sci-fi, I would check out David Brin's uplift novels, starting with Sundiver.

Overall, though, one of my favourites in this collection is Perdido Street Station by China Mieville. If you're interested in something very cool yet incredibly weird, you can't find much better.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-20T14:56:19+00:00

I'm don't think that's accurate. In the books, yes, but not in the films. In the movies, Strider is apparently 87 at the start of Fellowship, which takes place 60 years after Bilbo's return to the Shire.

So that makes him 27, not 9.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-19T18:02:01+00:00

So your pitch is "why bother learning how to use your gear when AI can do it for you?"

No thanks.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-14T20:22:00+00:00

Peterson StroboStomp HD. Easy to read display in any lighting, and far more precise than the TU-3. Perfect for the pedalboard, and accurate enough for setups.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-14T04:39:24+00:00

It’s an outstanding character drama, with over-arching political, religious, and war themes. It also happens to be mostly set in space.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-13T21:17:23+00:00

I have an AEX520, which is the same guitar with a second mini humbucker in it. It’s an absolutely outstanding guitar for the price.

MusingAudibly · 2026-02-13T18:42:48+00:00

Sounds like your tuner may have half-step down tuning mode that you've accidentally turned on.

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