
deadite_99
Shared on Thu, 10/16/2008 - 10:47G'day all...
I've been playing guitar for going on 25 years now (damn, I'm getting old!) As such, I get asked frequently if I play Guitar Hero or Rock Band. Now I've tried both, and while I've found them mildly entertaining, I just couldn't get into them. It's really frustrating for me to muddle through a song on these games, that I can easily play on guitar.
I do think these games are great, as they give gamers the thrill of playing in a band, and perhaps they create interest in learning guitar, bass or drums. The line is definately blurring, as some of the new controllers ape a real instrument in many ways. There are a few companies creating guitars with USB interfaces, and I can see the next step being a guitar or bass that you plug straight into your gaming console. Cool stuff, to be sure!
I've been in 4 bands over the years, and have sat in on blues jams and whatnot for years. I'm currently playing in a new band. We've been together a couple of months, and have yet to establish a name. We're playing old school rockabilly (Eddie Cochran, Carl Perkins etc) and some newer Psychobilly (Reverend Horton Heat, Cramps) We're working on a few originals right now, and we're currently recording a demo to give to club owners. The band is a three piece, myself on guitar and vocals, a drummer, and a stand up bass (doghouse) We are in the band to have fun, and do a few gigs, but mainly it's our weekly de-stressor. We drink a bunch of beer/whiskey and rock out. We're just starting to really get in the groove, and click with one another. It's really magical when that happens. Imagine the fun of playing Rock Band times 10!
We filmed our practice session last week, as soon as I get the footage back from Brian, our bass player, I'll post something.
Here's a pic of me with my "baby". It's a 2003 Gretsch 6120. It's pretty much the standard for rockabilly guitars.
I dig it the most!
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