Steve Smith Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Thanks dude you are so right:-) The chord is an F sharp 7 sus 4 which is not in the traditional voicing of a bar on the second fret then the C sharp on the A string and the B note on the G string. It is simply an F sharp major without the bar and the thumb covering the F sharp root note on the low E string allowing the open B and top E to ring out. Without chorus or reverb or EQ it sounds like shit, but with the sound Alex built up with use of effects and the right guitar and not overdriving that Hiwatt too much it is an amazing sound. Very sorry if I have "over analysed" this piece. I think that it is all about "feel" and understanding dynamics and "expression" The guitar is such an idiosyncratic instrument with so many different ways to play the same thing and so many voicings. I think that is what makes it unique, and Alex is one of the greatest exponents of all time IMHO. Take care dude Stevie :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Yes the B diminished 5th to B flat major 7 riff was probably a bit overused. But it was a very unusual voicing which I think still stands up as quite ground breaking Just my opinion Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Thanks dude you are so right:-) The chord is an F sharp 7 sus 4 which is not in the traditional voicing of a bar on the second fret then the C sharp on the A string and the B note on the G string.Or you could call it an F#11 and be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 I did not know Alex smoked??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Sure There are multiple ways to name chords dude. I don't mean to sound like a know all. Let us just say it is an F sharp (E shaped chord) without the f*****ng bar! KR's Stevie :sundog: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I did not know Alex smoked???And you call yourself a fan. ;) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Hi Jarg I honestly was not trying to be a "clever smug shite" please understand. At the end of the day it is all about "feel" and empathy with your fellow band members. When I was a kid I was fortunate enough to get in a little school band with a super drummer and bass player who loved Neil and Geddy. We jammed some of the stuff from AFTK up to PW and I had no idea what time signatures I was playing, we just had to "feel" it. It was only after we listened to the recording on a little prehistoric 4-Track Tascam Portastudio that we could say - "Oh yeah that bit is in 7/4 and the other bit in 6/4" So I agree that we should not over analyse things. Hope you understand where I am coming from Best Regards Stevie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Well I don't know I am a fan but that fact has eluded me ha ha! I bet I could ask you a few questions about the band that you would not know !!! KR's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 You wanna joust young man???? In the best possible friendly and fellow fan way of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Hi Jarg I honestly was not trying to be a "clever smug shite" please understand. At the end of the day it is all about "feel" and empathy with your fellow band members. When I was a kid I was fortunate enough to get in a little school band with a super drummer and bass player who loved Neil and Geddy. We jammed some of the stuff from AFTK up to PW and I had no idea what time signatures I was playing, we just had to "feel" it. It was only after we listened to the recording on a little prehistoric 4-Track Tascam Portastudio that we could say - "Oh yeah that bit is in 7/4 and the other bit in 6/4" So I agree that we should not over analyse things. Hope you understand where I am coming from Best Regards Stevie I think you over-analyzed my post. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Perhaps I did Your wit and intelligence puts me to shame Jarg Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Perhaps I did Your wit and intelligence puts me to shame Jarg Steve You should see me naked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Ha ha Thanks Jarg, you sound like a very intelligent guy and I apologise for my sarcastic remark I think it was Oscar Wilde who once said in a restaurant that "sarcasm is the lowest form of wit" A very wise quote just before he said "Waiter, come in the back with me and get your trousers off" Yes that is a nice request but I think I will pass on your offer if that is OK? Thanks Steve2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Hi Jarg I honestly was not trying to be a "clever smug shite" please understand. At the end of the day it is all about "feel" and empathy with your fellow band members. When I was a kid I was fortunate enough to get in a little school band with a super drummer and bass player who loved Neil and Geddy. We jammed some of the stuff from AFTK up to PW and I had no idea what time signatures I was playing, we just had to "feel" it. It was only after we listened to the recording on a little prehistoric 4-Track Tascam Portastudio that we could say - "Oh yeah that bit is in 7/4 and the other bit in 6/4" So I agree that we should not over analyse things. Hope you understand where I am coming from Best Regards Stevie Here's an instrumental of mine which way over-uses that marvelous chord. http://youtu.be/_Zyyo5JgOi0 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 f***ing brilliant dude!!!! Love the progressions! Did you programme the bass and drums or were they real players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 f***ing brilliant dude!!!! Love the progressions! Did you programme the bass and drums or were they real players? Drums are programmed, bass is real. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Superb where do you live Jarg?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Superb where do you live Jarg??Washington state. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 The home of Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden Chris Cornel is one of my all time heros One of the greatest rock singers on the planet and just about the coolest dude in the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Can I send you a track of mine please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Can I send you a track of mine please?Hey, Steve, you may want to start using the quote button on the bottom right. That makes it easy to track a conversation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Yeh thanks sorry I am an old fart who is hopeless with IT Can I send this track please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Sorry messed up again Jarg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Sorry Jarg Can I send this track please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Sorry Jarg Can I send this track please? Who do you want to send it to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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