Amazing Stanley Jordan

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Amazing Stanley Jordan

Post by 1946dodge » Sat Nov 10, 2007 7:16 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjXN3OLgoqs

I just cannot get over this guy's skill.
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Re: Amazing Stanley Jordan

Post by RumorsOFsurF » Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:23 pm

It is pretty impressive, but it just doesn't do that much for me.  It's almost a novelty, like people who play with their toes. 

I don't deny the dude's skill, don't get me wrong.  I couldn't do anything like that!  It's a cool vid though, thanks for posting it... :)
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Re: Amazing Stanley Jordan

Post by OffYourFace » Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:39 pm

I love SJ but I don't own any records.  I don't think of what he does as a novelty.  People say things (not directed to you RoS!) like he's souless, but they're lumping him in with all the neo-classical 'shredders'.  It's fusion but it's Jazz.  Not my thing but it's got soul.  Anyway, it's not about the tapping IMO.  What gets me is how he plays like he has two brains!  That's the crazy part!  How can you play some crazy jazz 12 chord progession and improvise/solo over it simultaneously?  Jesus f***ing christ!
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Re: Amazing Stanley Jordan

Post by 1946dodge » Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:42 pm

What gets me is how he plays like he has two brains!  That's the crazy part!  How can you play some crazy jazz 12 chord progession and improvise/solo over it simultaneously?  Jesus f***ing christ!
My sentiment exactly. ;D
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Re: Amazing Stanley Jordan

Post by RumorsOFsurF » Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:51 pm

1946dodge wrote:
What gets me is how he plays like he has two brains!  That's the crazy part!  How can you play some crazy jazz 12 chord progession and improvise/solo over it simultaneously?   Jesus f***ing christ!
My sentiment exactly. ;D
I agree 100%.  I wasn't trying to take credibility away, it's just not my thing. :)
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Re: Amazing Stanley Jordan

Post by northern_dirt » Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:48 pm

Whats even more awesome is his WIKIED ASSED shoulder pads..
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Re: Amazing Stanley Jordan

Post by berlinbetty » Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:32 am

  His playing is great, but I can't stand people that get so emotionally "taken" with their own music.  The look on his face is like he's hearing it for the first time and he's enjoying it more than anyone in the audience.  "Guitar face" is one thing, but this guy's into himself a little too much!
  I play guitar the same way Harpo Marx played the harp, with a look of intense concentration! ;D
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Re: Amazing Stanley Jordan

Post by marco_80 » Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:10 am

I saw him playing live once, he is really great!

But this special way of playing, in my opinion, is always something that limits you, so that all your songs sound the same or just give the same feeling. Anyway, he is really really a great guitar player.
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Re: Amazing Stanley Jordan

Post by northern_dirt » Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:16 am

marco_80 wrote:

But this special way of playing, in my opinion, is always something that limits you, so that all your songs sound the same or just give the same feeling.
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Agreed, makes him seem like a carnival act.
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