Im so glad i found this ! Alex is the true illustration of the musical genius I hope he will do more masterclasses in the future coz he's a real gold mine
There have been classes and interviews in magazines and wherever else, including Joe Pass, incidentally, that talk about approach and things like that. Speaking of jazz guitar, In one interview, I think with Herb Ellis and Barney Kessel, where they wrapped up the interview by saying the most important thing, other than following along, is for the guitar player to try and develop their own style and so forth. Well, Alex Machacek has done not only done that in spades, but taken the whole thing to a completely different level and format.
And then, on top of everything else I've mentioned, you get Jeff Sipe into the mix of all this. Jeff Sipe. How do you even think that fast with that kind of timing, let alone play that fast. It's like Jeff defies physics on drums.
When Alex was on pause, one of you guys should have just started playing something, .. anything to fill in the spot and check microphone/sound. Then, Alex could have seen, or heard, your guys' stuff was working. Actually, that would have been an excellent opportunity for one of you guys to do something, and then Alex could give his synopsis on whatever it is that you do.
And then, you have the unprecedented "There's a New Sheriff in Town". How do you even compose, or even think of something like that, let alone, actually do it? Towards the end of that song, you could have an entire orchestra come in and segue off to the ending or closing of the song to boot.
One thing I can't stress enough, again. I realize that Alex was influenced by people and other things in music history. I understand he uses concepts like sweep picking, that I try to do but can't, and different techniques, and so forth. However, whatever these things he has incorporated into the Alex Machacek style, comes out to be like nobody else, or nothing else in the world. THEN, you tack on the unique Alex Machacek compositions. That means Alex is as much a composer, just like Mozart, Tchaikovsky, or anybody else in music history. And that, I don't care what anybody says on the subject, is simply something you can not teach. Just like Santana said about the guitar, II think it's something you're born with". I say it's better applied to being a composer, which is something I don't understand. Anybody who listens to Improvisations, should be able to tell that right off the bat. There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, for example, like "On Your Marks". It's one-of-a-kind, like all of Alexs' compositions, let alone the one-of-a-kind Alex Machacek sound that goes with them.
Alex seem to be such a sweet human beeing. We need more humble giants like him in the music/guitar world.
And yes, it was a master lesson, clear as water!
Wonderful content, thanks so much Alex and Strandeberg!
So cool! Thank you Strandberg guitars and Mr Machacek for this! So looking forward to digging this deeper!
Im so glad i found this ! Alex is the true illustration of the musical genius
I hope he will do more masterclasses in the future coz he's a real gold mine
Awesome lesson!! Lots of cool concepts to develop!!! 🎸
This was a great lesson from Alex! Superbly gifted musician! Thank you Alex and Strandberg!
There have been classes and interviews in magazines and wherever else, including Joe Pass, incidentally, that talk about approach and things like that. Speaking of jazz guitar, In one interview, I think with Herb Ellis and Barney Kessel, where they wrapped up the interview by saying the most important thing, other than following along, is for the guitar player to try and develop their own style and so forth. Well, Alex Machacek has done not only done that in spades, but taken the whole thing to a completely different level and format.
if there's one of these masterclasses upcoming, please let us know. i want to apply
When Alex asked, are there any questions, I would have started asking him so many, there wouldn't be any time to even start the class.
And then, on top of everything else I've mentioned, you get Jeff Sipe into the mix of all this. Jeff Sipe. How do you even think that fast with that kind of timing, let alone play that fast. It's like Jeff defies physics on drums.
When Alex was on pause, one of you guys should have just started playing something, .. anything to fill in the spot and check microphone/sound. Then, Alex could have seen, or heard, your guys' stuff was working. Actually, that would have been an excellent opportunity for one of you guys to do something, and then Alex could give his synopsis on whatever it is that you do.
And then, you have the unprecedented "There's a New Sheriff in Town". How do you even compose, or even think of something like that, let alone, actually do it? Towards the end of that song, you could have an entire orchestra come in and segue off to the ending or closing of the song to boot.
One thing I can't stress enough, again. I realize that Alex was influenced by people and other things in music history. I understand he uses concepts like sweep picking, that I try to do but can't, and different techniques, and so forth. However, whatever these things he has incorporated into the Alex Machacek style, comes out to be like nobody else, or nothing else in the world. THEN, you tack on the unique Alex Machacek compositions. That means Alex is as much a composer, just like Mozart, Tchaikovsky, or anybody else in music history. And that, I don't care what anybody says on the subject, is simply something you can not teach. Just like Santana said about the guitar, II think it's something you're born with". I say it's better applied to being a composer, which is something I don't understand. Anybody who listens to Improvisations, should be able to tell that right off the bat. There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, for example, like "On Your Marks". It's one-of-a-kind, like all of Alexs' compositions, let alone the one-of-a-kind Alex Machacek sound that goes with them.