John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra (Mini Scores) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been waiting for this book for thirty years. I missed it the first time around when it was published in the late 1970s. Luckily it has been reprinted.

It is fairly complex due to the nature of the music and the mini score notation. However, should you want to play some of John McLaughlin's music and or understand its structure this book is a good place to start.

The scores have been produced with a great deal of care. Most of the scores are laid out with the 'normal' early Mahavishnu Orchestra instrumentation (bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, and violin). The scores seem to have been faithfully produced from the original recordings, and additional parts have been given where necessary. Useful key/mode guides for ad libbing have also been given.

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Arranged for Miniature-Score by John McLaughlin. In addition to the scores, McLaughlin provides a vocabulary of modes and synthetic modes to help in the improvisation of the music. Most pieces are arranged for Guitar, Violin, Keyboard, Bass and Drum. 28 titles from the recordings: Inner Mounting Flame, Birds Of Fire, Visions Of The Emerald Beyond, Between Nothingness & Eternity. Contents:A Lotus On Irish Streams, Awakening, The Dance Of Maya, Dawn, Meeting Of The Spirits, Noonward Race, Vital Transformation, You Know, You Know, Birds Of Fire, Celestial Terrestrial Commuters, Hope, Miles Beyond, One Word, Open Country Joy, Resolution, Sanctuary, Sapphire Bullets Of Pure Love, Thousand Island Park, Be Happy, Earth Ship, Eternity's Breath, Faith, If I Could See, Lila's Dance, On The Way Home To Earth, Opus I, Pastoral, Dream. Also includes a foreword by John McLauglin, photos and Music Vocabulary.

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Collection Review

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(More customer reviews)First let me say that I think Scott is definitely one of the very best guitarists on the planet. I saw him perform many times when I was a student at Musicians Institute. His best work however can be found on the following recordings when he was with Tribal Tech: Dr Hee, Nomad and their fourth recording simply titled "Tribal Tech." This fourth recording is the band at their peak .As Tribal Tech went forward the band went into more and more jams with the compositions suffering .Finally Scott went off into his blues / whammy phase which is without a doubt a step down and this Collection is a compilation from this later period . Several songs on this set are outstanding and if you don't have the originals it may be worth it to the die hard fan of which I am one . In the final analysis , if I want to listen to blues rock material I stick with the masters from the 60's and 70"s or withfolks like SRV or Satriani. The recording Scott has yet to make is one of rocked out versions of jazz standards . I saw him play this way with students the whole year that I was at MI and he was always amazing.

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This amazing collection is a guitar masterpiece where theguitar does the talking as it runs the gamut from jazz fusion to slinkyTexas blues and other harmonically adventurous forays into uncharted bluesand fusion terrain.
This material is culled from some of Scott's best performances recordedthroughout his long, successful career and offers guitar fans a peaklistening experience.
Henderson is one of the most well known contemporary guitarists in the jazzfusion genre and he has mesmerized guitar fans around the globe with hismasterful phrases and unique style. Throughout a stellar careeer spanningthree decades, this is Henderson's first Collection and does not fail toimpress on every track.

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Pat Metheny Songbook: Lead Sheets (Guitar Book) Review

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(More customer reviews)Could you get almost all of Pat's compositions in one easy to follow bookwith album cover art, notes and details on the compositions.This is thereal deal:chord changes over guitar lines (no tab).A real benefit ofthis book is looking at the chord structure and form that Pat uses to buildeach song.Of all the "guitar things" I've bought over theyears, this ranks as one of the most useful.Thanks Pat.

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Now for the first time ever, all musicians can play and study nearly every note Pat Metheny has ever written in this amazing new book that he deems his "most exciting project since (his) first album." Over a decade in the making and done with Metheny's intense involvement every step of the way, the Pat Metheny Songbook is a complete collection of this genius guitarist/composer's songs from the recording of Bright Size Life in 1975 to today. This comprehensive tribute includes compositions from all of his solo records, group records, collaborations with Lyle Mays and others, and more - 167 songs in total in its more than 400 pages! The compositions are presented in lead sheet arrangements, enabling all musicians unprecedented access to Metheny's music. Also includes a two-page time line of Pat Metheny milestones; an introduction from the editors; a table of contents which lists the songs and their composer credits; a biography; a complete full-color discography including album covers, musician credits and Metheny's commentary; plus his thoughts on composing, improvising, developing a unique style; and more. This long-awaited, landmark release is absolutely essential for all Metheny fans!

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Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Swingin' For The Fences Review

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(More customer reviews)I was feeling like a kid at Christmas when I found that the Big Phat Band had a dvd for Swingin' For The Fences.The CD is a real favorite of mine and with all the new technology and the high-definition improvements available for video, I expected another awesome gem to add to my music library.What I felt I got was a real rip-off.

Some may think the music carries the dvd, but my interpretation of a quality dvd is action to go with the music.This collection of still photos as the music plays along is a joke.

I'd suggest Mr. Goodwin talk to the producer of Lee Ritenour's latest dvd release "Overtime" to find out how to put out a product that will give you goosebumps because of quality music and video together!

If I could have given this a lower rating, I would have in an instant!If your thinking about getting this purchase, I suggest just get the cd - the music is awesome.If you want still pictures, don't spend $25 for them.Buy a good magazine!

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Introducing a first-of-its-kindDVD audio experience! Compatible with all DVD players, Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band takes the listener through ten of Gordon's big band charts with amazing performances and stunning 6-channel sound. Featuring some of the

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Al Di Meola's Picking Techniques (Instructional) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book told me more about "Profit Techniques" than picking techniques. Practically all of the material is excerpted from the (mostly excellent) transcription book "Words, Music, Pictures", and not even presented in a very logical context. The few sentences that specifically deals with picking, are just general remarks that aren't very helpful in the practical sense. From a picking wizard such as Al, I'd expected some killer exercises and top-notch advice, but this book was probably hastily assembled to capitalize on his name (I doubt he had much input on it at all). Nothing wrong with the transcription excerpts, except that they aren't really right-hand etudes, and you can get the full versions in the other book (WMP).

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An insightful and helpful book written by Di Meola on his own personal technique of guitar playing.Includes exercises and excerpts from his music, which act as a step-by-step guide to help the guitar student play better.

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Ghs 3 Review

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(More customer reviews)I have listened to piles of fusion in my day, and this is one of the greats.No, it is not the most intense music out there, but is far more musical than most fusion, which ends up being a mere chops fest.All three of these excellent musicians play at their best, especially Frank Gambale, who simply wails.Every tune is strong too.Bring on more like this one.

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GHS 3 is the third virtuosic, jazz/rock release from the all-star instrumental power trio featuring guitarist Frank Gambale, bassist Stuart Hamm and drummer Steve Smith.These three gifted musicians have written and recorded their most inspired and potent release yet. This recording features memorable compositions, high energy telepathic interplay, over-the-top-chops, and an expanded tonal palette with Gambale adding his virtuosic acoustic guitar to the group's sound.

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Front Page Review

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(More customer reviews)It's hard to imgine why there are not more reviews of this CD. This recording, or, rather, jam session, is a lot of fun. "Fun" is something that seems to be missing in so many recent jazz recordings. The three extraordinary musicians on this CD are obviously at the top of their game and it really seems like they had a lot of fun making this recording. The playful pairing of guitarist Bireli Lagrene and bassist Dominique Di Piazza reminds me of the now vintage Pat Metheny recording Bright Size Life, in which Pat and bass legend Jaco Pastorius play off of each other's compositions on what has now become a classic jazz guitar recording. Front Page has the same vibe. The same playfulness, the same adventurous spirit, and, in some compositions, it even has the feel of something that could have been recorded in the late seventies--- the funky vibe is definitely there. This recording does, however, have a much harder edge to it than Bright Size Life. While Pat Metheny and Bireli Lagrene have vastly different guitar styles, the edgey feel of this CD comes from the "no holds barred" drummming of Dennis Chambers. This is not a bad thing. Where Bright Size Life is light and airy, Front Page is a bustling freeway. In short, Front Page is full of energy, full of life, and a lot of fun.

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Front Page is a collaboration effort between drummer Dennis Chambers, guitarist Birelli Lagrene and bassist Dominique Di Piazza. The entire CD features superlative music, with John McLaughlin featured in one track.

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