Originally Posted by David Snyder
Whoa dude!!

Was that you on that intro guitar??

That was freaking killer man. This is one of the best displays of tight and controlled playing and crisp, layered, inventive and powerful arrangement I have heard on the forum in while.

The song is almost a master class on what to play and what not to play. You truly have the master touch with this type of production.

I guess I'm going to have to call you the master of reason and rhyme! And speaking of being the master of reason and rhyme, those lyrics are gorgeous and simply unparalleled. Again a masterclass in how to construct something that's catchy and powerful, as opposed to being self-conscious and self-absorbed and self-congratulatory.

You are truly the great player and the great teacher! I'm looking to start writing a couple of new tunes here in the next few weeks but I'm certainly going to stand in humility in the face of this baby!

Keep on kicking out the hits man cause we certainly need to have you around showing us how it's done!!





Honored.... Humbled.... I'm glad you found this and took the time to listen and comment.

To respond to your comments and questions:

Yes, I did play ALL of the guitars on this. The secret, if there is a secret to playing the guitar or any other instrument, is to know the scales and the pentatonic boxes but to use them appropriately and find things that fit rather than forcing something that doesn't really work. Don't be afraid to color outside of the lines but keep it tasty.

Keep on writing. I'm looking forward to what you come up with.

Thanks again

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