For a long time now, Adam has critisized the music of today, especially singling out punk rock. I too have done this, but for different reasons.
His reason was "power chord, power chord, power chord". He said that all they do is play power chords. He would never explain it fully and I thought it was just the words of a cranky form of a person like myself, only this person knows things about playing a guitar.
Yesterday when their little band was practicing, he showed me the power chords. He said it was the typical punk song. I just stood there with an unbelieving look. Then he did it faster. I still wasn't impressed. Then he did it fast as hell. Still, I didn't want to believe any of it.
Then I went home and turned on some music.
Say that a guitarist plays a chord, any simple chord. Then he strums that like 4 times, then moves his hand down the guitar a little and does the same thing. Repeat as needed.
This is a very simple thing for people that know how to play guitar to do, and it's what 99% of bands do today. If you want examples, look no further than Out of Control by Hoobastank. That's a very clear showing of it. Also, the beginning of Jesus of Suburbia by Green Day. Blink 182 does it all the time, along with the All-American Rejects. Fall Out Boy... ah just listen to Grand Theft Autumn.
This is lowering my enjoyment of music. I invite anyone that reads this to listen to the actual guitar riffs of your favorite songs. See if its all one chord just getting from higher to lower and back again.
I've been looking around for bands that don't do this. From what I've found, Marilyn Manson stays true to rock and roll's roots. That gives me even more respect for them. Also, from what I've listened to, the great Yellowcard makes all original music. Once you see what I'm talking about and understand it all, (it took me a while) you will realize that most of today's music is totally unoriginal. It's sad. If anyone can find examples of bands that don't take advantage of this power chord phenominon, leave a comment.
His reason was "power chord, power chord, power chord". He said that all they do is play power chords. He would never explain it fully and I thought it was just the words of a cranky form of a person like myself, only this person knows things about playing a guitar.
Yesterday when their little band was practicing, he showed me the power chords. He said it was the typical punk song. I just stood there with an unbelieving look. Then he did it faster. I still wasn't impressed. Then he did it fast as hell. Still, I didn't want to believe any of it.
Then I went home and turned on some music.
Say that a guitarist plays a chord, any simple chord. Then he strums that like 4 times, then moves his hand down the guitar a little and does the same thing. Repeat as needed.
This is a very simple thing for people that know how to play guitar to do, and it's what 99% of bands do today. If you want examples, look no further than Out of Control by Hoobastank. That's a very clear showing of it. Also, the beginning of Jesus of Suburbia by Green Day. Blink 182 does it all the time, along with the All-American Rejects. Fall Out Boy... ah just listen to Grand Theft Autumn.
This is lowering my enjoyment of music. I invite anyone that reads this to listen to the actual guitar riffs of your favorite songs. See if its all one chord just getting from higher to lower and back again.
I've been looking around for bands that don't do this. From what I've found, Marilyn Manson stays true to rock and roll's roots. That gives me even more respect for them. Also, from what I've listened to, the great Yellowcard makes all original music. Once you see what I'm talking about and understand it all, (it took me a while) you will realize that most of today's music is totally unoriginal. It's sad. If anyone can find examples of bands that don't take advantage of this power chord phenominon, leave a comment.
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cute juggalo, lot of words...
[Edited on Nov 29, 2004 11:44PM]