As a musician I go around different places to watch other musicians perform. It has come to my attention during these visits that there are still musicians out there that have nothing of value to say. What I mean by this is the “forever” solo. This usually occurs during a jam session.

A musician speaks with his instrument (get those dirty thoughts out of your mind). When he does a solo, he is in speech. Like a real speech, if you have nothing to say and all you do is babble; then you become boring. I’ve seen this happen plenty of times.

Guitarists are usually the biggest offenders (however they’re not the only ones). They just solo till your ears bleed. They try to show the world that they can play. I’ve got news for you buddy, your solo is crap. Grow up. Learn to play something meaningful.

The saddest part of all this is that there are people that truly believe that these offenders are good. When you say otherwise, you’re labeled as “yabang”. Hopefully the greater audience will eventually learn on their own that to stroke the ego of these people will only encourage more gibberish. Here’s to hoping that day will come soon.

TITLE: OUT OF CONTROL - HOOBASTANK

This entry was posted by Frank, on Thursday, September 22, 2005. You can leave your response.