DG – Never liked his music, never understood the overwhelming response from the fans. I always found his music bland and one note. very repetitive. I appreciated what he has accomplished but no matter how hard I tried to find the light, I could not. NOW, with that out of the way. Hearing this version of the song, I actually felt something. I like the emotion and rawness of the song that I just couldn’t find in the studio cut. I would love to here more of his songs in this acoustic one-on-one conversation. Its like learning a new language. Well Done. and thank you for picking this version. any other You would have gotten the first section of comment and I probably wouldn’t have listened at all.
RK- Unfortunately I could not get through this song. I have hearing loss and certain sounds are very unpleasing to listen to. The key, or something about the guitar was right in that zone and I could not tone it out. it seemed that the music and voice were stuck in a box trying to fight each other to get out. Never heard of these guys before
Dave Grohl- I have always thought and continue to propagate the idea that the test of a good song is how it sounds on an acoustic guitar. Call me old fashioned! Anyway, Nice song. Solid performance. Guitar sounds great. New strings from the sound of it. I think I like the overall impression of the song rather than the actual particulars of the melody and lyric. I spent some energy really trying to suss out the lyrics (in light of the pre-game conversation on the video) but I did not find the lyrics that interesting or satisfying. Though I resonate with the idea of the ordinary man as hero. I’m guessing the base artist is Nirvana or the Foos. And I could do without the sunglasses and Stern’s hair.
Rich Kids- Nice new-wavey vibe to this. I like the proto-alternative sound that this has. It has just a tad of attitude and reminds me of the early Police era, as punk morphed into New Wave. I think if I had heard this song in the Cars/Police/Jam ear of my musical awakening, I would have been gaga for it. No idea of the base artist. But I’d bet the house on the person who put this up and if I know him well, the base artist goes something like this: the guest guitarist on the alternative take Japenese import was married to Paul Weller’s mum who, in a fit of pique, thew a stew pot out her window and hit Joe Strummer on the head, thus resulting in him not attending his audition that day with the up and coming band, The Salty Prunes, but the resulting scene brought Mick Jones from his bin-diving to take Strummer to the hospital all of which resulted in the dissolution of the ‘Prunes and creation of the Clash. And Glenn Tilbrook was in there somewhere. With a potato.
Dave Grohl – My Hero
I forget that D.G. (not Dave Gregory) was in Nirvana before FFs. I know the former’s stuff a little better than the latter & generally like what I’ve heard from both, but no one song really stands out. I didn’t know this particular song. This is a seemingly earnest performance from a guy who is respected and gets his hand in a little bit of everything. (I even saw him on Top Chef – the chefs had to cook Thanksgiving dinner for the band, before a concert, using toaster, and microwave, ovens.) Anyway, I found this to be a bit meh.
Rich Kids – Ghosts of Princes in Towers
Love this album and this is a standout track. Crunching guitars, the bass gets jumpy when it needs to and the drummers punches in all the right fills. Production always seemed a tad muddy to me, but does not mar my air-instrument playing.
“My Hero” / Grohl. Always liked that song, never really listened to the words that closely (because it’s kinda hard to, on on the original), but this acoustic version is great, especially in this intimate setting. I do like the discussion about the song before he plays it: Further proof that, as my friend Chris says, authorial intent is bullshit. People take from art what they want. (Base artist: Foo(d) Fighters, i guess)
“Ghosts of Princes in Towers” / Rich Kids. I was introduced to this band / album years ago by a certain My Five administrator. This song in particular stuck with me. the title is a memorable phrase and image. I had forgotten how rocking it is. lotsa guitar action, nice and rough around the edges. Base artist. without looking anything up, i think Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols was involved?
DG – I just want to have a beer with Grohl and talk music for hours. Nifty version of the track, Going with Them Crooked Vultures as the base artist.
Rich Kids – Nice to see this one here. Loved this record when it came out. The Pistols may be the obvious connection with Matlock, but I’m going with Ultravox because of Ure,
“Ghosts of Princes in Towers”by Rich Kids: Very raw, live garage band sound. A wall of energy with a lot going on. Fun. Each instrument has little tasty morsels that stick out throughout the song. Nice.
DG – Never liked his music, never understood the overwhelming response from the fans. I always found his music bland and one note. very repetitive. I appreciated what he has accomplished but no matter how hard I tried to find the light, I could not. NOW, with that out of the way. Hearing this version of the song, I actually felt something. I like the emotion and rawness of the song that I just couldn’t find in the studio cut. I would love to here more of his songs in this acoustic one-on-one conversation. Its like learning a new language. Well Done. and thank you for picking this version. any other You would have gotten the first section of comment and I probably wouldn’t have listened at all.
RK- Unfortunately I could not get through this song. I have hearing loss and certain sounds are very unpleasing to listen to. The key, or something about the guitar was right in that zone and I could not tone it out. it seemed that the music and voice were stuck in a box trying to fight each other to get out. Never heard of these guys before
Dave Grohl- I have always thought and continue to propagate the idea that the test of a good song is how it sounds on an acoustic guitar. Call me old fashioned! Anyway, Nice song. Solid performance. Guitar sounds great. New strings from the sound of it. I think I like the overall impression of the song rather than the actual particulars of the melody and lyric. I spent some energy really trying to suss out the lyrics (in light of the pre-game conversation on the video) but I did not find the lyrics that interesting or satisfying. Though I resonate with the idea of the ordinary man as hero. I’m guessing the base artist is Nirvana or the Foos. And I could do without the sunglasses and Stern’s hair.
Rich Kids- Nice new-wavey vibe to this. I like the proto-alternative sound that this has. It has just a tad of attitude and reminds me of the early Police era, as punk morphed into New Wave. I think if I had heard this song in the Cars/Police/Jam ear of my musical awakening, I would have been gaga for it. No idea of the base artist. But I’d bet the house on the person who put this up and if I know him well, the base artist goes something like this: the guest guitarist on the alternative take Japenese import was married to Paul Weller’s mum who, in a fit of pique, thew a stew pot out her window and hit Joe Strummer on the head, thus resulting in him not attending his audition that day with the up and coming band, The Salty Prunes, but the resulting scene brought Mick Jones from his bin-diving to take Strummer to the hospital all of which resulted in the dissolution of the ‘Prunes and creation of the Clash. And Glenn Tilbrook was in there somewhere. With a potato.
I have the 1st Salty Prunes album on vinyl – a picture disc.
Dave Grohl – My Hero
I forget that D.G. (not Dave Gregory) was in Nirvana before FFs. I know the former’s stuff a little better than the latter & generally like what I’ve heard from both, but no one song really stands out. I didn’t know this particular song. This is a seemingly earnest performance from a guy who is respected and gets his hand in a little bit of everything. (I even saw him on Top Chef – the chefs had to cook Thanksgiving dinner for the band, before a concert, using toaster, and microwave, ovens.) Anyway, I found this to be a bit meh.
Rich Kids – Ghosts of Princes in Towers
Love this album and this is a standout track. Crunching guitars, the bass gets jumpy when it needs to and the drummers punches in all the right fills. Production always seemed a tad muddy to me, but does not mar my air-instrument playing.
Foo Fighters’ Everlong came on as I was posting my comments. Found it to be okay as well.
“My Hero” / Grohl. Always liked that song, never really listened to the words that closely (because it’s kinda hard to, on on the original), but this acoustic version is great, especially in this intimate setting. I do like the discussion about the song before he plays it: Further proof that, as my friend Chris says, authorial intent is bullshit. People take from art what they want. (Base artist: Foo(d) Fighters, i guess)
“Ghosts of Princes in Towers” / Rich Kids. I was introduced to this band / album years ago by a certain My Five administrator. This song in particular stuck with me. the title is a memorable phrase and image. I had forgotten how rocking it is. lotsa guitar action, nice and rough around the edges. Base artist. without looking anything up, i think Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols was involved?
DG – I just want to have a beer with Grohl and talk music for hours. Nifty version of the track, Going with Them Crooked Vultures as the base artist.
Rich Kids – Nice to see this one here. Loved this record when it came out. The Pistols may be the obvious connection with Matlock, but I’m going with Ultravox because of Ure,
“Ghosts of Princes in Towers”by Rich Kids: Very raw, live garage band sound. A wall of energy with a lot going on. Fun. Each instrument has little tasty morsels that stick out throughout the song. Nice.