No matter how good you get, there is always somebody out there who is better than you. Some of the best musicians will labor in relative obscurity for their entire careers. Playing music is not a competition; rather, it is about reaching your own potential and giving pleasure to your audience. Keep on playin’ everyday and you’ll find those sweet notes that’ll make it all worthwhile.
Duane Allman (via idlewildsouth)
Link: Jimi Hendrix, ‘Valleys of Neptune’
The dozen tracks on ‘Valleys of Neptune’ reflect a time where Hendrix, finding his way with a new band while fighting contractual problems, was blossoming creatively. Featuring reworked hits like ‘Fire’ and ‘Red House’ as well as fully-realized songs that have never officially been released, the album shows that Hendrix was embarking in a new direction, one that would later be heard on ‘Band of Gypsys.’ While the album is due out on March 9, check out Spinner’s exclusive premiere of the title track to hear a “snapshot” into a part of Jimi’s life that’s rarely been heard.
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Telecaster + Princeton Reissue goodness with Jim Campilongo.
(via jamesianvincent – thanks!)
The James Trussart guitar booth at NAMM 2010. Mind blowingly beautiful guitars.
Photo courtesy of Arcane Inc.
