John Amato wrote:
Question: Have you heard enough of Bruno, maybe traced
his recording history, to make that statement? Jimmy
burns with musicality and tone ... I would disagree,
but it's subjective -- and before I engage in trying
to prove that point ... there is no pont in making the
argument ...because it's opinion and subjectivty
according to individual definitions of "tone" and
"musicality" --
I don't mean to demean Bruno in any way, he is a great guitarist. And
tone and/or musicality is completely subjective. But I just don't have
the impression that Bruno could hang with someone like Robert Conti
without sounding strained. That completely effortless sound at fast
tempos. Clint Strong also comes to mind, a long time favorite of mine.
I don't question Bruno's musicality in anyway, I'm just the type that is
always searching for something more.
--- as far as the young players, I haven't heard any
"genuine" sound that is not coming from either a bank
of processors, pedals, synths, etc... (and I listen to
all the new young dudes coming up)
I don't know if you've checked out Kreisberg in particular, but his last
three albums are sans effects. I generally lean toward players that
don't use effects (Although Monder and Rosenwinkel are two exceptions!).
...and, I guess if you want to peg us guys as "old
school," that is OK ... I'm cool with that ... old
school, new school ... it all came from the same
source...and comes from the heart when it's ON...
I won't deny that, it's gotta come from the heart. But I do like what
the younger guys are doing rhythmically and harmonically. I just feel
as though a breakthrough has been made from more traditional
"guitaristic" approaches to playing the guitar.
Ray
