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>>> "Alan Imberg" <alan_i@sprynet.com> 11/24 4:10 PM >>> > Clifford makes a very valid point. Its easy to take for granted the sound options we have today. I still marvel at Hendrix's recordings. The effects may sound dated today but when I consider the state of the art circa 1966 to 1970, I get blown away by the tones he gets almost as much as his playing. Even more impressive in my opinion is the fact I've yet to hear anyone come close to sounding like Jimi even thought the effects he used are now very common and affordable. I think the first obstacle with sounding like Jimi is the fact that he staked out such a personal yet ubiquitous style that it became impossible to even go in that door and not lose your own identity in a way. It's hard to do blues based rock or psychedlia and not get tagged... Although I've been trying hard all these years to sneak back into that realm while trying to define my own sonics and vocabulary. That said, I still feel free to ramble wherever I damn well please! 8-> Creativity and honesty demands that... > Though it is a cliche, I find validity in the analogy that sonic effects are the equivalent to musicians what extra colors are to a painter. Today, we have colors galore. Placed in certain peoples hands, they can become nothing more than a smeared mess. Placed in the hands of someone with imagination, patience, and vision, you can get a masterpiece. Bottom line: Its the imagination behind the tools that determines the quality. Time to go home and get patient and let something inspiring flow from my instrument... Have a great break gang! -Miko