Is Autotune (aka Auto-Tune) merely a helpful tool for those who can’t sing, or might it be a cause of pestilence and halitosis? I suppose it’s not quite that bad. I even enjoy it sometimes when it’s set high enough that it becomes a tone color, a particular fun futuristic bizarro tone. And let’s not [...]
I play a mixture of styles, mostly flamenco and Brazilian music, as well as some classical. Anybody playing a classical or flamenco guitar has at some point considered using a footstool to get a comfortable playing position. Flamenco players tend to be less formal, and often simply hold the guitar on their lap [...]
Dear Walter,
I see that Steely Dan is going on tour again. Over the years, Steely Dan has been one of my favorite groups, with truly exceptional songwriting, singing, and playing. If I’m not mistaken, those are your really fine guitar solos on Black Friday, Bad Sneakers, and many other songs – solos full [...]