Pocket-full-of-gold
Platinum Member
I'm sure I've been guilty of it at one point or another. In fact, I'm sure I've been guilty of most things at one point or another.
But as I always harp on about, I try to keep it in context:
If I was playing a cover of Billie Jean, 1 and 3 it is.
If I was told to play it by a songwriter of an originally composed piece because he has a certain idea in his head of how he wants the song to feel, 1 and 3 it is.
If I'm collaborating on an original piece....or given free reign to come up with my own parts, then honestly it'll depend on the piece.
I'm an avid believer is less is more.....but only if more is not required. As a blanket statement for every situation, it just doesn't cut it, for me. If less was always more, then everything would be played 1 and 3. The fact that it's not tells me there's plenty of room to move.
But as I always harp on about, I try to keep it in context:
If I was playing a cover of Billie Jean, 1 and 3 it is.
If I was told to play it by a songwriter of an originally composed piece because he has a certain idea in his head of how he wants the song to feel, 1 and 3 it is.
If I'm collaborating on an original piece....or given free reign to come up with my own parts, then honestly it'll depend on the piece.
I'm an avid believer is less is more.....but only if more is not required. As a blanket statement for every situation, it just doesn't cut it, for me. If less was always more, then everything would be played 1 and 3. The fact that it's not tells me there's plenty of room to move.