The World Motivation
Using string bends instead of just playing regular, unbent notes can definitely help give certain riffs a cooler, heavier edge.
“Using string bends instead of just playing regular, unbent notes can definitely help give certain riffs a cooler, heavier edge.”
— Dimebag Darrell · Bend
Using string bends instead of just playing regular, unbent notes can definitely help give certain riffs a cooler, heavier edge.
It kills me when I see some metal band trying to pass themselves off as an 'alternative band.'
When I play live, I jump around like an idiot for an hour-and-a-half or more under a lighting rig that's hotter than hell.
Musicians tend to get bored playing the same thing over and over, so I think it's natural to experiment.
As far as I'm concerned, it's no good being able to wail out smokin' leads if your rhythm chops hugg!
South Bend is a nice town, but you know that phrase - 'I was homesick even when I was home.'
A guitar is so tactile, and when you're playing bends - and bending notes is a big part of my style - there are so many notes within the note you're bending from and the note you're bending up to.
I have short hands. That's why I have to bend up to notes; I can't always reach the frets.
When I sing, my face changes shape. It feels like my skull changes shape... the bones bend.
Rather than working for all, power and public policy is increasingly influenced by wealthy elites that are able to bend the rules - and hijack democratic institutions - to their favour.