Guitar Hero Good Or Bad? |
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Guitar Hero Good Or Bad? |
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Apr 15 2009, 03:00 AM |
I think it boils down to the definition of a "couch potato" In reference to one being physically inactive, sitting reading a book isn't a physically strenuous activity but stereotypically a couch potato refers to laziness, in all aspects, so images of one often involve a slob of some sort watching rubbish on TV. Coach potato has mental and physical aspects, they go hand and hand. Don't separate the mental and physical aspects. A book was written awhile back, and although now dated (it centered on the TV rather than all the stuff that has been added now to keep the public entertained), but the premise still applies. You can read reviews on Amazon to get the premise. But I think the picture is worth a thousand words. Rather than just a TV, stick video games and internet crap there also. I have none of it, killed my TV 4 years ago. I strongly feel that the more exposure you have to the modern media entertainment culture that we live in, the less you are for it. Here is an interesting site, volunteers do the readings. You are what you put into your mind. And it will show in your music. When I see a guy play, I know all about him, I know about all the teachers, not having met one, just by how they play. You expose your intellect when you play. I believe that every person who wants to really be an accomplished musician, should also be very literate, have read the classics. You don't have time for video games. Albert Einstein was an accomplished violinist b.t.w., took it everywhere with him. He said once "keep things as simple as possible, but no simpler". I apply that to my music. http://librivox.org/ |
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Apr 15 2009, 03:14 AM
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What Mr. Siepen said.
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Apr 15 2009, 05:29 PM |
Sorry if I wasnt clear, I'm not saying you said those things.
I'm commenting more on fKalich's position. And those that put books on a pedestal as if they have magic powers that improve intelligence and credibility over video games, television, the internet, whatever... To me thats an all too common stance. I think its ludicrous. That point of view was mainly found here: ( https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...st&p=367481 ) Specifically to your comment I was saying that I feel that someone who spends 100% of their time in a book, is going to be at a social disadvantage to someone who spends 100% of their time in a mmorpg setting. Its the solitary vs social aspect. Humans are a social entity. Being cut off from the world (any world) like that isnt healthy. Thats my point. To summarize my point of view (which is just that, MY point of view) Books arent better than anything else. Crap can be printed, and it sure is, just as it can be filmed. I think people that sit behind a book and accuse others of wasting time hitting A,B,X,Y, buttons or watching television are nothing short of full of themselves. What makes your hobby better than anyone elses? Get over yourself. If someone wants to spend their free time playing a video game, who cares? Why are you threatened that the controller looks like a guitar? Are you afraid they'll get all the girls? Does it bother you that they are having the fun of playing the game without all the tedious guitar practice? Has anyone EVER heard anyone claim to have real guitar skills after spending some time with a Guitar hero controller? Personally I think the guitarists of the world that are bothered by this need to take some tips from the football players out there. You dont see them all up in arms about people playing John Madden football on the Playstation. The facts remain that a LOT more real guitars are being sold. A LOT more real guitar lessons are being given. There are tab books for the songs in the games for sale. Why would anyone need that? You know why, cuz these games are spawning REAL GUITAR players. How people can say these games arent good eludes me. Getting kids into music via a game? GENIUS!!!!! Again, just my opinion, not directed at anyone in particular. -------------------- My Gear
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Apr 15 2009, 11:48 PM |
thanks for all the replys by the way guys. its making a good read!
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Apr 17 2009, 07:24 PM |
When I first played guitar hero I had not heard of Eric Johnson, but his song Cliffs of dover was in the game and he became one of my favorites
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