From frederick.somerville@gmail.com Wed Feb 27 09:04:03 2013
Subject:Re: American news from KeyB

I have learned a lot from Tony Monacos training videos on how to
conceptually approach a solo - don´t burn it all at once ;)

2013/2/27 Gary Brumm

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> I agree, his overplaying gets monotonous to me as well. I much prefer Tony
> Monaco or Dr. Lonnie Smith in that style of Hammond playing. They seem to
> hold my interest and I find their playing much more creative. DeFrancisco
> is obviously a very talented guy but he seems to be "phoning it in" a lot
> of times and "showboating" at others. He does have those moments when he
> really shines though and I will never be anywhere close to his degree of
> talent.
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> From: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of j a
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> Subject: Re: [CWSG] American news from KeyB
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> I don't think the point of any of this has to do with Defrancesco's
> ability to play, or his "courage and insight"... I think it has to do with
> the fact that some people, myself included, find his style of overplaying
> to be boring and non-musical. Having said that, there are some things he's
> done that I like a lot.
> I haven't heard anyone trying to tell him what to play or how to play
> it... we're just expressing our personal opinions about music and playing
> styles. That should be OK.
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> From: Frederick Somerville frederick.somerville@gmail.com>
> To: "CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com" CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 10:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [CWSG] American news from KeyB
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> I guess it takes courage and insight not to constantly deliver what ppl
> expect you to do when you are in Joe´s class.
> Many pay money to whatch him be fast and furious
>
> 2013/2/27 ccmacdon@rogers.com>
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> > +1 on this.. I get bored listening to Joey over play after about 2-3
> > songs.. he is very talented, and I wish I had some of his licks, but he
> > bores the shit out of me...
> >
> > Craig
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: j a hammond321@yahoo.com>
> > To: "CloneWheel@yahoogroups.comCloneWheel@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 8:24:32 AM
> >
> > Subject: Re: [CWSG] American news from KeyB
> >
> > I know what Bob is saying though... sometimes Defrancesco just seems to
> > overplay, and not just at a NAMM show. To me a constant display of
> > virtuosity just isn't musical. I love jazz and jazz organ, but I'd rather
> > listen to Steven Stills hold down a few simple chords than listen to an
> > hour of mindless riffing.
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: dave mailto:davedoerfler%40yahoo.com>
> > To: mailto:CloneWheel%40yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:19 AM
> > Subject: Re: [CWSG] American news from KeyB
> >
> > It's a NAMM show, Bob, he's just wanking away. Probably gets paid by the
> > note. ;-)
> >
> > dave
> >
> > --- In mailto:CloneWheel%40yahoogroups.com, zakemo@... wrote:
> > >
> > > No doubt one of the most skilled organist around but I'm sorry, I just
> > > don't get it music-wise. Reminds me of the many guitarists I've had to
> > endure
> > > that can see how fast they can play or how many notes they can cram in
> a
> > > riff.
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