MaidensEye Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Well, given that I'm new and all, I bet this question has been asked before. The bass forum inspired me to ask it here. I have always wondered what got people into their guitars. For me it was the Pink Floyd song "Is There Anybody Out There" it is just so ethreal and melodic at the same time soulful. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" is also a masterpiece. If anyone knows "Easy Blues" by Jimi Hendrix it's also friggin amazing. Before I played guitar, I played the trumpet and always loved jazz and rock. Pink Floyd I think has an amazing mix of both genres, not directly but in a way. I only wish I had a chance to see them live. Feel free to disagree. Post on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Not a song, an album. Rush Perment Waves. That started me on bass. Interesting enough, Billy Joel got under my skin first. I just didn't have any interest in playing keys at the time. Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo. Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 For me it was my sister bring a violin home from school and playing a small, eight-bar melody composed entirely of half-notes. I was more into having heard the music coming out of the instrument than having been touched by the melody. And at the same time, I had entered high school. My high school offered a guitar class, so there were all these guys out in the quad playing guitar every single day ranging from serious studies to the guys strumming and singing, to those who had learned an intro to some Blink-182 song and loved nothing more than to play it for themselves and others. But once I was getting into guitar, Metallica's Master of Puppets album got me started. I had always believed that Heavy Metal was composed of devil-worshippers and horrible mud-sounds. Master of Puppets removed all my predjudices against Metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaidensEye Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 "I had always believed that Heavy Metal was composed of devil-worshippers and horrible mud-sounds. Master of Puppets removed all my predjudices against Metal." To me it seems like back in the day of "Master Of Puppets" metal wasn't really a devil-worship type sound. I mean Iron Maiden for instance didn't sound like a devil worshipping band, and they were considered metal. Nowadays though I think metal is more devil worshipping than it was in the 80s. Or it could be just me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Last metal I picked up was Anthrax with the new singer. Now that is a weird thing. Cause that is old. Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo. Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Well, I grew up in the 90's. Korn and Slipknot were the rage. I'd never really explored Metal, and when I saw Iron Maiden shirts (without knowing what Iron Maiden was at all other than a Metal band)... I haven't tried the Anthrax with the new singer. Could he match the original? I always thought of him to occupy a space between Metal vocals and Punk yelling; it worked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 There was the first album with the new singer. Forget the name of it. It really dug into me. Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Three people inspired me to play: the first is Mr. Jimi Hendrix, the way he plays, with his soul (especially on Little Wing) inspired me. The second and third are the Young brothers from AC/DC. Malcolm's incredible rythm parts, and Angus' blues-based hard-hitting solos (along with their unbelievable tone) inspired me. Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=810593 http://www.myspace.com/dandelavega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Hendrix was past me. Didn't think I could do that. Geddy Lee, didn't care if I could do it. I tryed any way! Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruupi Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 For me the final blow was Elton John's "Love Lies Bleeding". I never learned the song and kind of got over Elton soon after, but until then I loved music. That just happened to be the first song with guitar that made me think I'd like to do that. I started of playing some of the folks songs my parents played. By the time I got an electric I had moved on to Led Zeppelin and other bands. My soundclick site: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=397188 My YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/gruupi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justus A. Picker Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 It was a Beatles tune of course! I can't remember which one now, but it was the Beatles..... http://www.smokedsalmonband.com/exile/exile1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J J Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I remember my older brother teaching me how to play "come as you are" by nirvana when I was seven or eight years old. He was either 13 or 14 at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Everything by Hank Marvin. Korg PA3X Pro 76 and Kronos 61, Roland G-70, Integra 7 and BK7-m, Casio PX-5S, Fender Stratocaster with Fralin pickups, Fender Stratocaster with Kinman pickups, 1965 Gibson SG Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollock Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I think it was the white album for me, then I kept finding different stuff that adapted my style until i developed a ginormous collection of influences my band: http://www.blujavu.com www.myspace.com/blujavu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumblyfingers Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Elvis inspired me to be a guitar toting musician. The Shadows and Hank Marvin took it further. The Animals brought a new level to that. Jimi completely knocked me on my ass!!! I would have to say songwise that "The Rise and Fall of Flingel Bunt" was the song that just made me actually start to learn guitar so I could play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Yup, The Shadows - that'd be around 1959........ Doesn't time fly when you're enjoying yourself? Geoff "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 House of the Rising Sun by the Animals. The first time I heard it, I knew I absolutely had to learn how to do that. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvar Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 "I saw her standing there" the Beatles, did it for me! "Who's gonna teach the children about Chuck Berry?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxat Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 picked it up to impress a girl ! LOL but the first song i learned and made me want more was Bethoveen's song of joy I Am But A Solution In Search Of A Problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Originally posted by Justus A. Picker: It was a Beatles tune of course! I can't remember which one now, but it was the Beatles..... Precisely. I remember seeing Elvis movies with him playing a guitar...and thinking that was pretty cool. But it was the Beatles that made me want to learn to play. Still though, it was years before I would actually pick up a guitar with any degree of seriousness. When I did, probably the song that kicked me in the ass to finally take the plunge was "25 or 6 to 4" by Chicago. I think I was about 13 or 14 at the time. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlyFoxx Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 "In The Flesh?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Bright Lights Big City, by Jimmy Reed and Lightning' Bug, by Louisiana Red. http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justus A. Picker Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Originally posted by Tedster: Originally posted by Justus A. Picker: It was a Beatles tune of course! I can't remember which one now, but it was the Beatles..... Precisely. I remember seeing Elvis movies with him playing a guitar...and thinking that was pretty cool. But it was the Beatles that made me want to learn to play. Still though, it was years before I would actually pick up a guitar with any degree of seriousness. When I did, probably the song that kicked me in the ass to finally take the plunge was "25 or 6 to 4" by Chicago. I think I was about 13 or 14 at the time. Even earlier, Roy Clark on the Jimmy Dean TV show when I was really young, made a big impression on me. My guitar then had a crank on the side..... http://www.smokedsalmonband.com/exile/exile1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Originally posted by Justus A. Picker: Originally posted by Tedster: Originally posted by Justus A. Picker: It was a Beatles tune of course! I can't remember which one now, but it was the Beatles..... Precisely. I remember seeing Elvis movies with him playing a guitar...and thinking that was pretty cool. But it was the Beatles that made me want to learn to play. Still though, it was years before I would actually pick up a guitar with any degree of seriousness. When I did, probably the song that kicked me in the ass to finally take the plunge was "25 or 6 to 4" by Chicago. I think I was about 13 or 14 at the time. Even earlier, Roy Clark on the Jimmy Dean TV show when I was really young, made a big impression on me. My guitar then had a crank on the side..... Yeah Roy FOR SURE! hay you still got that guitar.. if you do when we say Picker Crank it UP ... you actually could!! http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bytored Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 For me it was The Trees and In the End off of exit stage left by Rush, I was heavy into ELO before that but It was Rush that got me into playing. Oh yeah, Whole lot of Rose comes to mind also. What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it gives forth a sound It's got wires that vibrate, and give music What can this thing be that I found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big G Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Probably the Waterboys and Fishermens Blues. Oh yes folk music was my starting point. Love life, some twists and turns are more painful than others, but love life..... http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=592101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A McLeod III Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Being a product of the Motown era I think my first forray into guitar was the intro to "My Girl" played by Robert White. It wasn't a difficult riff but it burned into my mind this very distinct sound of the guitar as a solo voice which was very different than open-chorded accompaniment style playing. Later on (around my junior year of high school), a young, flamboyant "hair" player wrote a song and album that became one of the best selling records of all times. I was hooked on the guitar for sure and bugged my parents relentlessly until they bought me a Black/Creme bound Les Paul Standard in 1977. (Les Pauls actually were affordable back then. My first was about $680.00-new) The song? "Do You Feel Like We Do?" The artist? Peter Frampton. The boy could really play in spite of all the "hair". "Life Is Just A Game And They're Many Ways To Play...All You Do Is Choose." SC 1976 Fantom, XP 80, DX7 IIFD w/"E", Ensoniq ESQ 1, Roland Alpha Juno 2, Roland S 10, Korg Triton LE with EXB, GEM RP2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kamehameha Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Peter Frampton is my guilty pleasure. "My two Fender Basses, I just call them "Lesbos" because of the time they spend together in the closet."-Durockrolly This has been a Maisie production. (Directed in part by Spiderman) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklava Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Hendrix in the west....Red House The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcat Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Bands that made me want to pick up the guitar: The Beatles, Paul Revere & the Raiders and the Monkees. (I'm not quite that old, but my siblings are both more than 10 years older than me so I was rocking out as a three year old). "Day Tripper" was probably the first riff I tried to figure out. Mudcat's music on Soundclick "Work hard. Rock hard. Eat hard. Sleep hard. Grow big. Wear glasses if you need 'em."-The Webb Wilder Credo- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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