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thenewgreen  ·  1310 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: April 21, 2021

I am pretty good at interpreting such things. You should give me a call and provide more specifics. Though I don’t see you often, I consider you a good friend and I know you’re an incredibly talented person, but I think I may have more of a proclivity when it comes to parsing such things. Also, I’m just super curious now :)

I’m on a plane atm, but let’s talk tomorrow.





b_b  ·  1310 days ago  ·  link  ·  

No doubt that you are 100 times the people person that I am.

thenewgreen  ·  1310 days ago  ·  link  ·  

100 is a lot. But we all have our skill sets. Let me use my Jedi powers to interpret what sounds like a crazy situation. And seriously; I want to know what she’s texting you and the context therein. Sounds insane. And, we are due for a conversation. If nothing else, I need your help justifying future guitar purchases.

b_b  ·  1310 days ago  ·  link  ·  

My preferred method is to just not say anything and hope my wife doesn't, too. I did prime her recently by telling her that I plan to gather a "collection" over the next number of years. I have the strat and the ES-335 I've always coveted, but there's so much more. A high end PRS, a Les Paul, an ES-175, a tele, etc, etc. I figure if I buy one every time I get a bonus, then it'll be hard to be pissed off, since it'll still be a pretty big bolus of money.

Edit: But yes, let's talk. Wish we did more anyway.

goobster  ·  1305 days ago  ·  link  ·  

My wife and I have an agreement on musical equipment.

She looks at me and says, "Did you put us in financial peril?"

If I can say "No", then she's ok with it. (She's a keeper.)

steve  ·  1309 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    I need your help justifying future guitar purchases.

We can all help here. Just buy it. Watch this video of Prince slaying some Harrison and let that inspire a purchase:

thenewgreen  ·  1306 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I have shared this performance with people many, many times. Most recently with my father in law. So, I have to assume you're referring to the below video. The one you posted is Prince performing Purple Rain from said film. Thx for sharing! Onward!!!

b_b  ·  1305 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I can't believe I've not seen that before. I got chills. Is that Dhani Harrison on rhythm? I suppose it's technically slaying Clapton (from a guitar perspective), but that's nitpicky and no less awesome either way. Sad to see Tom and Prince up there having such a good time. Poor bastards. Petty's voice on that performance is really melodic and nice, not like his typical country thing. What a beautiful vid. Thanks for posting.

thenewgreen  ·  1305 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Yes. That’s Dhani.

And some of my favorite parts are watching his expression. Prince owns that stage. It’s so much fun to watch.

b_b  ·  1305 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I once read about an app Dhani was developing where you could could look at and hear all of George's guitars. He had them all hi-res 3D photographed and then recorded a bunch of music on each one. I never saw it actually come out though.

steve  ·  1305 days ago  ·  link  ·  

whoa... that's a weird youtube doing it's youtube thing... yes. I thought I had copied the link starting just before the solo... hmmm.... just tried to post again... hubski doesn't honor the start at tag in the link. interesting.

Whoops. yes - and thank you for catching that. and as a bonus... here's Prince in the actual rain