Guitar Day @ SOFT Gathering - 3 May 2008

[RudimentalDrummer]

OMG slept so late last nite at 2.30am in the morning - BUT - How could I miss this one - I'll see you guys there

Cheers !

Eric

[edder]

blistering event... omgwtfbbq... all the flying fingers!!!! :mrgreen:

[Grain]

yeah man.. all the flying fingers super doooper powerful... i wish i can play like them

[taytehni]

woos g3+1 lol.

[ikekie]

wah... malik power! he has been playing for decades already, what a cool shredder.

[NanoShred]

Being in the audience this time, the experience today was awesome. Everybody did a great and inspiring job. When it ended, all i wanted to do was go home and play guitar and plan out my next segment for the next workshop.

Shern's set was a great start. Very clear explanation on the basics of interval understanding and why songs and their chords work the way they do. Very nice examples. For you guys that missed it, you missed out a very original version of Neil Zaza's - I'm Alright and his debut of his original song as well.

Malek injected a good dose of neo classical and old school rock, with a demonstration of a set of his original music. Fans of shred and hard rock music would have been very pleased at the showcase.

Addy's set showed everyone why he is one of the best in the region. Technique, taste, tone and feel. Its all there. A pity we did not get to see a demonstration of his upcoming instrumental material. Another greatly educational segment on his usage of the CAGED system and how he uses them for chordal and solo construction. Followed by tips on sweep picking, alternate picking and legato techniques.

Rosli's highly entertaining set is a follow up with part 2 of his workshop. This time touching on song composition, how he does it, his thought process and the variety of tools available to the composer. We also got to see him with a new rhythm section and the showcase of two new songs. The magic of how he warms the crowd up, interacts with them and opens their ears to the possibilities of creativity and exploration are all marks of how great a teacher and musician he is.

Nothing more fitting then ending the day with a jam on Rosli's original piece together with Addy Rashidi. Good stuff!

That was more or less my review and experience for today. For those that missed it, your loss on a highly entertaining and educational set from some of the best guitar players in the scene today.

Irregardless of the music you play, or your image of how guitar workshops are only for "chops" type players. We invite you to come down and take a look and listen. You might just be amazed at the wide vast of knowledge we are sharing and showcasing.

Till next time, hope to see you all at the next workshop and gathering.

[edo83]

I'll just simply say i'd enjoyed the event totally. Informative, enjoyable, whatever you call it....i'm glad i was there to catch it and get to learn from all of them!

[zAL1406]

powerful show man jus now....
hope to see the vids uploaded...

especially rosli....power man...chart, 3M&3L

hope to fretboardfreny sumemore in the future...!!!1

salute to local scene....

[NoMiS]

it was indeed a great workshop being held! am very glad to be involved with this group of humble musicians. DUN MISS THE NEXT ONE PPLE!! its really great. this is alot more educational by watching and listening to these top notch players strutting their stuff. way cool!

[pf]

I was very impressed by Rosli's sharing of his thought process in composing songs. It gives ppl a clear idea of the factors of consideration in doing their own songs.

The speakers gave up their lesson time ($$$ making time) to share their knowledge and inspire the crowd. The guitarists in the crowd can seriously do better at interaction by asking questions and letting the speakers know that they're not wasting their time. Mostly guys...shouldn't be shy right?

Gosh! Even a keyboardist had a question to ask at the gathering!