An no,that's not a picture of Jimmy. It's John Paul Jones and John Bonham. I see lots of Jimmy pics. Thought I'd switch it up. I said I would have updates on the book about Jimmy Page I'm currently reading. I tend to read two books at once these days, and it takes me a little into the ADD realm.
But I think this book: “Light and
Shade” by Brad Tolinski could be one of the best books on music
I've read in a long time that can help musicians get a real grasp on
where they have to go composing wise, music business wise and
learning to record your own material your way.
I'm just wingin' it here so bear with
me.
Jimmy Page On Studying Records:
In my last post I talked about Jimmy
studying the great blues artists and literally playing along with,
and to their material to learn and become better musicians. Jimmy
would study the difference between recorded sound of one session from
another and what was being applied improvising wise, and how they set
up their equipment as well. But now the effects those players used
and how Jimmy sees the music, seem way in the background for him.
This is why I keep saying to blues
artists—to study and play to old blues recordings, actual vinyl.
Listen to the records intently while
you're playing along with it, and even when you play blues jams
to listen to other players and learn
how to interpret their chording with tasteful chording and soloing in
short bursts, with total feeling and sustain that few others really
grasp playing blues.
As well, fashion and art really meshed
with Jimmy's sense of guitar styling's in more of a rock n' roll way,
but still have that blues groove not many could muster.
Jimmy basically thought that
music,fashion and art blended well in a complementary sense.
I'm going to be including a lot of “how
to” material from the book done in a way that you learn from and
apply in your music.
I know if you buy this book and apply
Jimmy's principles in the studio, live or music business wise you'll
do well!
I love led Zeppelin and Jimmy, but I'm
more enamored what what their music can teach you as a musician and
applying it in your own band or even doing session work. Yes, session
playing still
exists and you should take action to be
an in demand player.
You can grab “Light and Shade” on Amazon.
Here's why you want this book guys:
To frist of all use the expertise of
Jimmy Page. Jimmy is not some musical genius that no one can become.
Far from it. You can do this.
Like I said previously---Jimmy's acumen
will teach you studio, live and music business techniques that you
can only get by grabbing this book. I'm not kidding!
Here's what to do next:
Tell other musicians you think would
benefit from this book, and talk about the book and brainstorm ideas
in “round table” discussions with your fellow band mates.
Tell other musicians how this book can
assist them and other musicians in becoming the musicians that are more educated, and become the
players and bands they know they are capable of being. Not just you.
I think it's well worth the price, and
the massive value from this book is priceless. If a book from Jimmy
on producing, playing and music business tips was out there and cost
a thousand dollars---would it be worth it? I know it would be.
Think about what will happen if you
don't buy this book and don't
take massive action on Jimmy's music tips and acumen. Nothing.
take massive action on Jimmy's music tips and acumen. Nothing.
I think this book is worth 100 thousand
dollars. I'm not kidding you!
The more you pay for quality material
that can help you, the better off your band will be.
Don't you think.
But use that tip on playing to old
albums that Jimmy did way back in the late 50's and early 60's to
start you off.
I will be worth it. And listen intently
and play along with fellow musicians.
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