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posted on 2003-7-29 at 12:01
The Livid - a second guitarist ?
Post your views here ? Do you reckon it would be good ?
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posted on 2003-7-29 at 13:45
Hmm..interesting topic Mark!
Now, I already know my answer...but, question is:
Do you mean having two guitarists? Or having one replace the other?...
A-ha! That would change my mind in an instant..
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posted on 2003-7-29 at 13:47
For playing live, a second guitarist would be helpful, but they're perfect with just one.
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posted on 2003-7-29 at 14:43
Grr..someone answer my question! haha
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posted on 2003-7-29 at 15:33
quotation:Originally posted by mi
For playing live, a second guitarist would be helpful, but they're perfect with just one.
I so agree with you Amanda
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posted on 2003-7-29 at 15:52
They don't need one. I have never missed a second guitar at their shows
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posted on 2003-7-29 at 15:52
another guitarist along side Chris..
I think it would be quite interesting, open up new doors..
I dunno
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posted on 2003-7-29 at 17:48
Well, I've never been to any of their shows, BUT!
I think that the idea of having a second guitarist, in my opinion, wouldn't work out.. I mean, even though some of the members of the band left
and Chris got new people. Having another guitarist would feel kinda weird 'cuz it's bringing a new person along...yeah sure, he'll
fit in right on and everyone will be supportive, but some of us are used to hearing about 4 members in TheLivid, so 5 would be an odd number (stupid
remark, i know).
Another thing, is that I think that a second guitarist would make the 1st guitarist's job much easier...now that there's two to sorta take
turns.
If there's just one, he'll get more credit, people will be like "wow" all the time (like it is now).
But that's just me trying to think at 1:45PM....Not working very well.
After all, it would have to be the band's decision..
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posted on 2003-7-29 at 18:29
Personally I think a second guitarist would work but isn't necessary at all in their music seeing as how Chris writes guitar parts that are very
suited to being played by one guitar.
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posted on 2003-7-29 at 20:50
Leave it as one. That is, unless they want me to play 2nd guitar...
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posted on 2003-7-29 at 21:21
quotation:Originally posted by tremendous
Leave it as one. That is, unless they want me to play 2nd guitar...
Hah, what an offer !
Due to my lack of musical knowledge, I dont know how to explain it..
I like the sound of layered guitairs ? Like the main chuga chuga riff, with the smaller delicate melody going though it
Go mark.
Maybe Jeff is right , and it doesnt suit Chris's writing style
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posted on 2003-7-29 at 22:03
Would be cool if there was a second guitarist playing rhythm, while Chris plays lead. Would allow him to focus on his uber fancy stuff.
Having said that, they don't need one at all in my eyes.
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posted on 2003-7-29 at 22:12
The old lineup of the Livid did have two guitarists. Jeremey used to play guitar, and then he stopped. They obviously have their reasons for playing
with one guitarist.
Although maybe that's different because he was singing also... I don't know
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posted on 2003-7-31 at 00:34
i'm all for 2 guitarists in a band. you're a bit more flexible that way.
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posted on 2003-7-31 at 00:54
I still think one guitarist is best for The Livid. Although the guitar parts Chris writes are very complex and impressive, it's not showoff
guitar music, and all two guitars would do is basically allow them to show off, what with guitar solos and harmonies. This can of course be good to
listen to, but wouldn't suit The Livid's music. In my opinion.
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posted on 2003-7-31 at 01:28
quotation:Originally posted by tremendous
I still think one guitarist is best for The Livid. Although the guitar parts Chris writes are very complex and impressive, it's not showoff
guitar music, and all two guitars would do is basically allow them to show off, what with guitar solos and harmonies. This can of course be good to
listen to, but wouldn't suit The Livid's music. In my opinion.
o i soo agree with you they only really need 1 guitar player
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posted on 2003-7-31 at 01:44
Being a bassist, i say a second guitarist is just a way to drown out the bass since they play the same thing. i think chris has is tight and fills the
void of... ....... .....well im not making sense but yea, you know what i mean. i hope.
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posted on 2003-7-31 at 02:07
quotation:Originally posted by Mat L
Being a bassist, i say a second guitarist is just a way to drown out the bass since they play the same thing. i think chris has is tight and fills the
void of... ....... .....well im not making sense but yea, you know what i mean. i hope.
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posted on 2003-7-31 at 04:39
Matt, for a bass player than wasn't a very musically intelligent comment. A second guitarist does not serve to drown out the bass unless you
have a really shitty second guitarist who turns up very loud. While a rhythm guitar can be part of an actual rhythm section it can also serve to
bridge the gap between the rhythm section and the lead players. All this can be done while adding texture and/or complexity to the song/parts that
are being played.
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posted on 2003-8-1 at 00:31
just because you have 2 guitars doesn't mean you have to show off. nor does it automatically condemn one guitarist to play the bassline.
the bands that utilize 2 guitars the best are ones that don't designate one as lead and the other as rhythm. it's just 2 guitar players,
with 2 styles, that work very well.
examples:
rufio
a perfect circle
smashing pumpkins
sparta
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posted on 2003-8-1 at 01:04
i thought we had cleared up that im and idiot and that the post should be ignored.
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posted on 2003-8-1 at 05:08
quotation:Originally posted by machine gun blues
the bands that utilize 2 guitars the best are ones that don't designate one as lead and the other as rhythm. it's just 2 guitar players,
with 2 styles, that work very well.
examples:
rufio
a perfect circle
smashing pumpkins
sparta
SO... The Livid's good w/ only one
i find bands w/ 1 guitar are really good but then again thats jus me!
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