I made this cover years ago, but it really needed a female voice.
It just so happens that I was talking to Lotus, a very good friend of mine.
We were in the same class back in the 6th grade.
I had her provide the voice on this one about a couple of years ago
and I really like the way it turned out.
So check out our cover of an old Filipino classic,
“Friend of mine” by Odette Quesada.
Lotus on the voice,
I do the music.
Lyrics start here:
Was very sick a couple of days ago and the kid surprised me with this.
He had some of his classmates sign it too.
Sweet little bugger, huh?
What a waste of a weekend, spending it entirely sick. Or dying. Or both. #jesustakethewheelimdying
— Ty Martell (@denofmusic) September 23, 2013
I used to play in front of my bedroom wall posters. A lot.
“I try to use my music to move these people to act.” – Jimi Hendrix
Today, it has been 43 years since Jimi, passed away.
For guitar players, it is mandatory to listen and learn from his music style.
His style is one that is most copied and admired.
I didn’t really listen to Jimi until late into my Guitar learning.
I never had his albums
and the radio stations didn’t play much of his music when I was growing up.
But when I heard his music, I knew that it was going to be one of those styles
that I wouldn’t be able to play.
Up to this day, I can’t play any of his songs.
Of course, they are hard to learn in my opinion.
A lot of guitar guys I know learn Jimi’s songs and style
just so they can show off or to prove that they are passionate guitar players.
To be honest with you,
As much as I would love to learn Jimi’s songs,
I would much rather listen to him
and enjoy his musical genius pouring down my ears.
I just want to listen how Jimi changed the world of Guitar music.
I have no desire to play his songs.
I don’t need to show off.
I just want to experience it.
And I am okay with that.
“And the songbirds are singing, like they know the score.” – Fleetwood Mac
Be passionate about everything. Some guys just talk about sports. Know other stuff. Music. Books. Movies. Art. Stretch Thyself! Know more.
— Ty Martell (@denofmusic) September 13, 2013
I remember when I moved to North America,
one of the best policies I have learned is “Warranty.”
They actually honor the warranties on any product you purchase.
Within a certain amount of time, of course.
But some even give you their guarantee for the whole product’s lifetime.
How cool is that?
“It has been said, ‘time heals all wounds.
I do not agree. The wounds remain.
In time, the mind, protecting its sanity,
covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens.
But it is never gone.”
– Rose Kennedy
My callouses give up by the time I hit
four hours of playing.
But if I’m a little emotional,
they give out by the 2nd song.