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John Mayer - Betterman

BenzBenz Posts: 118
edited December 2009 in The Porch
Yeah I know a lot of people here hate him but anyway I think some will enjoy this.
John Mayer doing a clinic at his former music school - talking about inspiration and then "One of the greatest melodies i`ve ever heard...." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpVhqXUFYUw

He`s so right!
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  • Boxes&BooksBoxes&Books Posts: 2,672
    edited December 2009
    Very well spoken .... He seems like a pretty bright mind....I enjoy some of his music..... his facial expressions are kind of weird/funny sometimes... it looks like he wants to drop a major dump! Nothing against those of you who have to drop major dumps! :lol:
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  • Got Some If You Need ItGot Some If You Need It Posts: 435
    I love john mayer. really been becoming a big fan of his music lately
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  • 37pheet37pheet Posts: 433
    he knows music theory, and that a long way to making the guitar sound awesome, chord progression etc, i think he went to juilard. He has to be bad ass he has a arm sleeve!
  • EastiesEasties Posts: 479
    And Ed wrote that in High School right? Interesting clip. I think we analyse song writing too much sometimes though? Some people have a gift. I think the harder you try to write a song the more difficult it becomes. Most artists have said the biggest hit they've written was the one that was written in 10 minutes.
  • OkOk Posts: 2,144
    Easties wrote:
    And Ed wrote that in High School right? Interesting clip. I think we analyse song writing too much sometimes though? Some people have a gift. I think the harder you try to write a song the more difficult it becomes. Most artists have said the biggest hit they've written was the one that was written in 10 minutes.

    Totally agree easties, tots.
  • i_lov_iti_lov_it Posts: 4,007
    GREAT!!! my EARS are Bleeding!!!.....PMSL
  • GmoneyGmoney Posts: 1,618
    mayer rules. i saw him play chicago blues clubs back in the day and hes one of the best guitar players ive ever seen.
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  • joebotjoebot Posts: 372
    Fuck John Mayer
  • GmoneyGmoney Posts: 1,618
    joebot wrote:
    Fuck John Mayer
    why?
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  • memememe Posts: 4,695
    nice :)
    ... and the will to show I will always be better than before.
  • RazzyLaneRazzyLane Posts: 146
    Thanks so much for sharing! :)
  • Rossum20Rossum20 Posts: 910
    John Mayer writes too many flaky poppish tunes...thats his only downfall.

    İf you want to see some of the most amazing guitar work ever witnessed, look no further than his Blu Ray that he has out...Where the Light Shines or something like that.

    Then, skip to his Hendrix cover of Wait Until Tomorrow...his solo at the end is truly mind-blowing. John Mayer is a rare talent...the guitar is truly a part of his body and you could put him up there with the greats in terms of ability. İf only he could do more of his blues and less of his pop!
  • Aaron 23Aaron 23 Posts: 543
    joebot wrote:
    Fuck John Mayer
    I would...he's cute! ;)
  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,412
    37pheet wrote:
    he knows music theory, and that a long way to making the guitar sound awesome, chord progression etc, i think he went to juilard. He has to be bad ass he has a arm sleeve!

    i don't think he went to Juliard, but i know he went to Berklee College of Music. the guy can flat-out play....i'm not a huge fan of his music, though...except for that trio record...that's not too shabby.
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  • TDMize15TDMize15 Posts: 166
    That was really fascinating. He's quite a smart guy.
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  • Snoopy Died For Our SinsSnoopy Died For Our Sins Posts: 2,608
    let's all make a New Year's resolution to keep John Mayer off the Pearl Jam board........




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  • he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    i dont care what anyone says, he's a great musician
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    Benz wrote:
    Yeah I know a lot of people here hate him but anyway I think some will enjoy this.
    John Mayer doing a clinic at his former music school - talking about inspiration and then "One of the greatest melodies i`ve ever heard...." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpVhqXUFYUw

    He`s so right!



    Great find. John is actually an extremely talented person, especially from what I've seen of him playing live concerts on tv. I think by the end of his career, he'll be more respected than now.
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  • like.echoeslike.echoes Posts: 582
    I like a lot of John Mayer stuff, and I do think he's very talented even if I don't love his general style of music. But I def. agree with whoever said he makes weird facial expressions.

    I love "Stitched Up" that he did with Herbie Hancock.
    nothing's changed but the surrounding bullsh1t
  • helplessdancerhelplessdancer Posts: 5,272
    joebot wrote:
    Fuck John Mayer

    thanks for contributing to the dumbing down of society, and your opinion really matters the most...



    to the OP, thanks for that. mayer is an incredible guitar player(IMO)
  • helplessdancerhelplessdancer Posts: 5,272
    Snoopy Died For Our Sins wrote:
    let's all make a New Year's resolution to keep John Mayer off the Pearl Jam board........




    john-mayer.jpg

    has the passion of an....

    39397336-967f-4520-a936-7b957ea82018_4.jpg

    http://community.pearljam.com/viewtopic ... 4&t=118507

    viewtopic.php?f=4&t=120313
  • Kanye EastKanye East Posts: 782
    John Mayer is a sick guitar player. Everyone who hates on him has no clue.
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    i think he has talent
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  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    Rossum20 wrote:
    John Mayer writes too many flaky poppish tunes...thats his only downfall.

    İf you want to see some of the most amazing guitar work ever witnessed, look no further than his Blu Ray that he has out...Where the Light Shines or something like that.

    Then, skip to his Hendrix cover of Wait Until Tomorrow...his solo at the end is truly mind-blowing. John Mayer is a rare talent...the guitar is truly a part of his body and you could put him up there with the greats in terms of ability. İf only he could do more of his blues and less of his pop!



    that DVD is awesome!
    i first saw him in that eric clapton sponsored guitar gig, crossroads....was like, who IS that guy?! amazing talent. yea, yea...i since learned/heard the wonderland debacle :lol: but so what? he is a truly talented musician, and some of the songs he has written are great, and when he does blues.....spectacular!
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