John Mayer

[loOpy]

think I have a man crush... Dam that boy can play.

 

[48thStreetCustom]

I'm a fan. Thanks. I'll watch this.

 

[Gorn]

I don't like his singing voice but he's a good musician.

 

[-Kramer-]

+1 on the man crush. I'm open about it and my wife is very understanding.

I hear there is a new trio album in the works, can't wait! For a preview check this out:



(skip to 36:00 mark) PINO!!! Chick Corea!!

 

[Sharp5]

Don't even get this started on a guitar forum without expecting WWIII. I used to be a hatter before I really listened to him. Then I discovered his trio stuff. I really dig it.

 

[Gorn]

Yah his trio stuff is very good, but the pop songs that launched his career annoy me. "Your Body is a Wonderland" is horrific.

 

[loOpy]

Pino's groove on 'Who did you think I was?' is delicious.

 

[Funky Ghost]

I dig Mayer alright.

I like his singing better than his playing if I'm honest. I'm in the minority I know . And to be clear, I don't hate his playing, I just think he is on par with others doing the same thing ( Trucks and Lang ) and behind luminaries that are still laying it down like Warren Haynes. IMO personal preferences allowed for and all that jazz of course.

Chick and Pino = worth the price of the thread though.

 

[Pacman]

Off Topic is for non-music related topics.

 

[LiquidMidnight]

I think he actually followed his career in the way that makes the most sense: made his mint on more accessible pop material, then when he had financial security and clout in the industry, began doing more artistically ambitious stuff. Too many artists do things backwards, IMHO. With that said, I do like some of his more poppy stuff. No Such Thing was a breath of fresh air on Top 40 radio when it came out and Why Georgia has a fantastic guitar arrangement.

 

[Rocker949]

I absolutely cannot stand his voice. It ruins everything. God meant for him to play, not sing.

 

[48thStreetCustom]

I think he actually followed his career in the way that makes the most sense: made his mint on more accessible pop material, then when he had financial security and clout in the industry, began doing more artistically ambitious stuff. Too many artists do things backwards, IMHO. With that said, I do like some of his more poppy stuff. No Such Thing was a breath of fresh air on Top 40 radio when it came out and Why Georgia has a fantastic guitar arrangement.

He talked about that exact thing when he spoke at Berklee.

 

[Baird6869]

His version or Axis Bold as Love is excellent IMO. Very tasteful guitar.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Sean Hurley- Mayer's bass player -is one of the best players working today.

 

[higain617]

Yah his trio stuff is very good, but the pop songs that launched his career annoy me. "Your Body is a Wonderland" is horrific.

Oh yeah, the Dave Matthews/boy band hybrid stuff he started on has prevented me from checking out his more current material. He did play well on that Chappelle's Show skit.