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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
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    LiLiNY81LiLiNY81 Posts: 775
    I will say this about McCready...I sometimes get bored/annoyed with guitar solos. Some seem to drag on and on and I'm like "Ok already, get to the rest of the song." The only allowable, ultimate drag-fest guitar solo is "Freebird" :mrgreen: It's just that there are times where I feel like a guitar solo is more of an ego-filled "I have 15 fingers" showboating thing.

    I don't feel this way at all with Mike McCready. I enjoy his solos and find him to be extremely talented. I can count on one hand, how many guitarists that I really thoroughly enjoy their solos. McCready has joined that list. :clap:
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    LiLiNY81 wrote:
    I will say this about McCready...I sometimes get bored/annoyed with guitar solos. Some seem to drag on and on and I'm like "Ok already, get to the rest of the song." The only allowable, ultimate drag-fest guitar solo is "Freebird" :mrgreen: It's just that there are times where I feel like a guitar solo is more of an ego-filled "I have 15 fingers" showboating thing.

    I don't feel this way at all with Mike McCready. I enjoy his solos and find him to be extremely talented. I can count on one hand, how many guitarists that I really thoroughly enjoy their solos. McCready has joined that list. :clap:
    you are in the right path... :D:D:D
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    Mike....i know u can destroy our brain cells with this one....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wAuR1H_ ... ideo_title
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    papa_pearls_jam.pj20papa_pearls_jam.pj20 Chicago USA Posts: 2,142
    LiLiNY81 wrote:
    I will say this about McCready...I sometimes get bored/annoyed with guitar solos. Some seem to drag on and on and I'm like "Ok already, get to the rest of the song." The only allowable, ultimate drag-fest guitar solo is "Freebird" :mrgreen: It's just that there are times where I feel like a guitar solo is more of an ego-filled "I have 15 fingers" showboating thing.

    I don't feel this way at all with Mike McCready. I enjoy his solos and find him to be extremely talented. I can count on one hand, how many guitarists that I really thoroughly enjoy their solos. McCready has joined that list. :clap:

    Usually I stop watching these after the first two secs, but this guitar player's actually pretty talented. Maybe you'll like this one.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYURt4kT4M8
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    Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
    Mike....i know u can destroy our brain cells with this one....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wAuR1H_ ... ideo_title
    Please play this song!!
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    YLed2YLed2 Des Moines, IA Posts: 5,534
    Mike....i know u can destroy our brain cells with this one....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wAuR1H_ ... ideo_title

    If PJ ever has the audacity to play this.....game over. Michael McCready would make everyone's mind explode playing that.
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    YLed2 wrote:
    Mike....i know u can destroy our brain cells with this one....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wAuR1H_ ... ideo_title

    If PJ ever has the audacity to play this.....game over. Michael McCready would make everyone's mind explode playing that.
    i ll never get tired saying that...
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srb5G0yfvpQ
    4:22- end...solo...just lost some brain cells
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    Newch91 wrote:
    Mike....i know u can destroy our brain cells with this one....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wAuR1H_ ... ideo_title
    Please play this song!!
    :D:D:D:D:D
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    papa_pearls_jam.pj20papa_pearls_jam.pj20 Chicago USA Posts: 2,142
    One my favorite lines of Eddie, describing Mike McCready after Even Flow, Chicago 2000-08-24...

    "He has to play that song or else he'll fucking kill somebody! And I have a nominee for, uh...Mike, next time you don't play that song, this guy right here. This guy...he's wearing a shirt that says, 'No Even Flow'. I suggest you kill him first. I know you'd take him by yourself, but if you need help, I'm, I'm...You know, the thing is, sir, we take requests, not orders. You should know better than that."

    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
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    PJFAN13PJFAN13 Posts: 1,422
    Can't wait to Mike and the rest of Flight to Mars TOMORROW in San Diego!
    Gary Westlake on bass, Mikey on the flying V, cold brew and my lady rockin out by my side -->
    CAN'T WAIT - Safe travels Mike, knock'em dead in Santa Ana tonite!
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    PJFAN13 wrote:
    Can't wait to Mike and the rest of Flight to Mars TOMORROW in San Diego!
    Gary Westlake on bass, Mikey on the flying V, cold brew and my lady rockin out by my side -->
    CAN'T WAIT - Safe travels Mike, knock'em dead in Santa Ana tonite!
    awesome..have fun!!! :)
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    One my favorite lines of Eddie, describing Mike McCready after Even Flow, Chicago 2000-08-24...

    "He has to play that song or else he'll fucking kill somebody! And I have a nominee for, uh...Mike, next time you don't play that song, this guy right here. This guy...he's wearing a shirt that says, 'No Even Flow'. I suggest you kill him first. I know you'd take him by yourself, but if you need help, I'm, I'm...You know, the thing is, sir, we take requests, not orders. You should know better than that."

    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
    :lol:
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    YLed2YLed2 Des Moines, IA Posts: 5,534
    Best intro ever from Ed at Benny......after a killer All Or None solo.

    "Alright....Mike McCready."
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    GrandmaGrandma Posts: 259
    Blown away by Mike at last night's Flight to Mars show in Santa Ana. WOW. Was right up front - so close I had to bend back to avoid getting a guitar in the face when he came way up in front. He HANDED me and my son each a pick - may never wash my hand again.
    And I won the signed Bobble head they raffled.

    An Incredible night. Such an opportunity to get up close to genius - don't miss this tour!
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    YLed2 wrote:
    Best intro ever from Ed at Benny......after a killer All Or None solo.

    "Alright....Mike McCready."
    i have this as my ringtone in the mobile..heheheh
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    papa_pearls_jam.pj20papa_pearls_jam.pj20 Chicago USA Posts: 2,142

    Good article/Q&A about Mike. Only song that surprised me a lot was Off He Goes. Great song, of course...just never thought of it as a "Mike McCready" solo song. :?
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    Grandma wrote:
    Blown away by Mike at last night's Flight to Mars show in Santa Ana. WOW. Was right up front - so close I had to bend back to avoid getting a guitar in the face when he came way up in front. He HANDED me and my son each a pick - may never wash my hand again.
    And I won the signed Bobble head they raffled.

    An Incredible night. Such an opportunity to get up close to genius - don't miss this tour!
    awesome thanks!!
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    PJFAN13PJFAN13 Posts: 1,422
    ...deserves much thanks for blowing my eardrums out last night at the Casbah w/ Flight to Mars and Space Ace Frehley...
    That is all :P
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    PJFAN13 wrote:
    ...deserves much thanks for blowing my eardrums out last night at the Casbah w/ Flight to Mars and Space Ace Frehley...
    That is all :P
    :D
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    mustbechrismustbechris Posts: 228
    Having seen Tres Mts. live and seen Mike's various other side projects on YouTube, I don't think you can fully understand how good he is until you see him outside of Pearl Jam. He blew me away at Tres Mts.
    Speaking as a child of the 90's
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    Having seen Tres Mts. live and seen Mike's various other side projects on YouTube, I don't think you can fully understand how good he is until you see him outside of Pearl Jam. He blew me away at Tres Mts.
    thanks for sharing that!!
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    YLed2YLed2 Des Moines, IA Posts: 5,534
    PJFAN13 wrote:
    ...deserves much thanks for blowing my eardrums out last night at the Casbah w/ Flight to Mars and Space Ace Frehley...
    That is all :P

    +1000000
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    :D
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    papa_pearls_jam.pj20papa_pearls_jam.pj20 Chicago USA Posts: 2,142
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQgq3_i_wik

    Just love this video of Mike, with Ace Frehley and Flight To Mars on Black Diamond!

    Mike may be "God" to some but he's so genuine and such a fan too. Wonderful to watch him getting caught up in the moment of playing this song with one of his idols. I can imagine there were a few times when he thought he was back in his old room with a tennis racket in his hand.
    :)
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQgq3_i_wik

    Just love this video of Mike, with Ace Frehley and Flight To Mars on Black Diamond!

    Mike may be "God" to some but he's so genuine and such a fan too. Wonderful to watch him getting caught up in the moment of playing this song with one of his idols. I can imagine there were a few times when he thought he was back in his old room with a tennis racket in his hand.
    :)
    exactly!!! :D:D
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,158
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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