Y’know, Barry, 99.9% of the rock acts performing right now could learn a thing or two from these air guitarists in regards to putting it on the line and giving the audience a show with some “real” energy. I mean, when was the last time an actual guitarist put on shows with that much energy and enthusiasm?
Okay, I had to bail when it got to C Diddy’s past – only because it’s after Midnight and tomorrow is a work day…
The delight in this is that I’ve done it – most everyone I know has done it, and the fact that there’s a competition for it – well, the News guy said it best, that – “that’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen.”
(Albeit quite entertaining)
I’ll probably go back and watch it all. But not for the “energy” to which ug refers. I’ll be looking for the technicianship (is that a word?).
I have been watching my older brother play “real” guitar for most of my life (I do NOT play). I’ve always watched his left (fingering) hand. And I have sung with several bands over the years; I always watch the fingering…
Best air guitar I’ve ever seen was in 1975, in my parent’s basement, when my best buddy Ken “played” ‘Woodchopper’s Ball’ by 10 Years After (Highly recommended: 10 Years After “Undead” – before they became a freak show). I must admit, it may have been the LSD, but damn, he played that sucker note for note!
Myself, I do a convincing Layla…
I thought I would watch about 30 minutes, tops. I found myself unable to switch it off! Nice vid, Barry.
In 1975 at the age of thirteen my friend and I formed an “Air Band”.
We practiced in my room to many albums. We would switch on & off to different instruments, but I prefered guitar and he favored drums. I remember our favorite jams came from the record, Birds of Fire by the “Mahavishnu Orchestra”.
Air Guitar, how about Air Violin?
What do you think Jean-Luc?
Nice vid, Barry! Any kid that’s ever put a rock album on can find the appeal in this short film.
My friend and I were around 13 when we would play music in my room and”Air Jam” to all the instruments. I favored guitar while he preferred drums. One of our favorites I remember was, “Birds of Fire by Mahavishnu Orchestra”.
Air Guitar? . . . you’ve never seen my AIR VIOLIN!
Eat my invisible strad, JEAN-LUC!
I admit it, I played a pretty mean air guitar myself, especially at the 3:20 point of Wild Love and well into Yo Mama.
[quote comment=”1190″]I admit it, I played a pretty mean air guitar myself, especially at the 3:20 point of Wild Love and well into Yo Mama.[/quote]
I GOT BLISTERS ON MY FINGERS!!!
[quote comment=”1189″]
Air Guitar? . . . you’ve never seen my AIR VIOLIN!
[/quote]
How about an AIR SYNCLAVIER competition, Hugh? It boggles the mind doesn’t it? Perhaps at the next Zappanale…
I have been playing air theremin for years. I do a mean “Dazed and confused”.
Myself I’m an air piano guy. Sharleena’s more the air triangle type. We play very interesting concerto’s between the two of us!
Ugh! Sorry for the double post above. The first one disappeared for some time!? So . . . Anyway . . .
A quote from urbangraffito:
How about an AIR SYNCLAVIER competition, Hugh? It boggles the mind doesn’t it? Perhaps at the next Zappanale…
Yes, that is an excellent idea! And I am just fool enough to go through with it! Without realizing it I started playing Air Guitar at a “stop light” when City of Tiny Lights came on my car stereo today. So I will be ready!
Y’know, Barry, 99.9% of the rock acts performing right now could learn a thing or two from these air guitarists in regards to putting it on the line and giving the audience a show with some “real” energy. I mean, when was the last time an actual guitarist put on shows with that much energy and enthusiasm?
Okay, I had to bail when it got to C Diddy’s past – only because it’s after Midnight and tomorrow is a work day…
The delight in this is that I’ve done it – most everyone I know has done it, and the fact that there’s a competition for it – well, the News guy said it best, that – “that’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen.”
(Albeit quite entertaining)
I’ll probably go back and watch it all. But not for the “energy” to which ug refers. I’ll be looking for the technicianship (is that a word?).
I have been watching my older brother play “real” guitar for most of my life (I do NOT play). I’ve always watched his left (fingering) hand. And I have sung with several bands over the years; I always watch the fingering…
Best air guitar I’ve ever seen was in 1975, in my parent’s basement, when my best buddy Ken “played” ‘Woodchopper’s Ball’ by 10 Years After (Highly recommended: 10 Years After “Undead” – before they became a freak show). I must admit, it may have been the LSD, but damn, he played that sucker note for note!
Myself, I do a convincing Layla…
I thought I would watch about 30 minutes, tops. I found myself unable to switch it off! Nice vid, Barry.
In 1975 at the age of thirteen my friend and I formed an “Air Band”.
We practiced in my room to many albums. We would switch on & off to different instruments, but I prefered guitar and he favored drums. I remember our favorite jams came from the record, Birds of Fire by the “Mahavishnu Orchestra”.
Air Guitar, how about Air Violin?
What do you think Jean-Luc?
Nice vid, Barry! Any kid that’s ever put a rock album on can find the appeal in this short film.
My friend and I were around 13 when we would play music in my room and”Air Jam” to all the instruments. I favored guitar while he preferred drums. One of our favorites I remember was, “Birds of Fire by Mahavishnu Orchestra”.
Air Guitar? . . . you’ve never seen my AIR VIOLIN!
Eat my invisible strad, JEAN-LUC!
I admit it, I played a pretty mean air guitar myself, especially at the 3:20 point of Wild Love and well into Yo Mama.
[quote comment=”1190″]I admit it, I played a pretty mean air guitar myself, especially at the 3:20 point of Wild Love and well into Yo Mama.[/quote]
I GOT BLISTERS ON MY FINGERS!!!
[quote comment=”1189″]
Air Guitar? . . . you’ve never seen my AIR VIOLIN!
[/quote]
How about an AIR SYNCLAVIER competition, Hugh? It boggles the mind doesn’t it? Perhaps at the next Zappanale…
I have been playing air theremin for years. I do a mean “Dazed and confused”.
Myself I’m an air piano guy. Sharleena’s more the air triangle type. We play very interesting concerto’s between the two of us!
Ugh! Sorry for the double post above. The first one disappeared for some time!? So . . . Anyway . . .
A quote from urbangraffito:
How about an AIR SYNCLAVIER competition, Hugh? It boggles the mind doesn’t it? Perhaps at the next Zappanale…
Yes, that is an excellent idea! And I am just fool enough to go through with it! Without realizing it I started playing Air Guitar at a “stop light” when City of Tiny Lights came on my car stereo today. So I will be ready!