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Song of the decade poll by AbsoluteRadio
This decide, apparently called “noughties” by some people, is nearing its end. Therefore, many polls on what were our favourite films, people, books, musicians et cetera are taking place. If you were old enough to remember it from any previous decade, you might even find it a bit annoying. Nevertheless, there is also a poll for song of the decade. And there’s a certain song with a memorable riff that graced all possible TV shows (everything from MTV’s TRL to very random commercials in countries in transition), performed by a person whom you just can’t forget even if you wanted to for a band that’s been everywhere. In other words,…
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“How to play guitar like JF” feature from MusicRadar
Two days ago, MusicRadar, the kind people who brought us the now-legendary podcast interview with John in January and got him to answer questions from one scarecrow and five humans, have published a helpful article for musicians titled “How to play guitar like John Frusciante”. Richard Barrett, a Total Guitar contributor, provided a 2-minute instructional video to go alongside the whole article and four tab examples: simple rhythm guitar, rhythm guitar with embellishments, simple lead guitar and distortion solo. As usual, there was a lot of praise for John’s work included, so…what are you waiting for? Go and have a look now!
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More news on Ibanez WH10 V2
“There’s nothing like the sound of a classic wah pedal to squeeze every ounce of expression out of a screaming solo or rhythm part. The Ibanez WH10V2 was a hit when it was first released in the ‘80s and now it’s back and even better.” For everyone who was delighted and surprised when this website announced the news on Ibanez WH10’s resurection on Friday before anyone else did – this is for you. The WH10 V2 already has its own page on Ibanez’s website, you can visit it here for all the specs. Also, these two websites already have it for pre-order: ZZsounds.com SameDayMusic.com And here is the response to…
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Ibanez WH10 is being made again – as Ibanez WH10 V2!
This just in from the Ibanez product manager of amps and pedals (who’s a massive John fan, by the way). At today’s NAMM show in Nashville, TN, USA; Ibanez will unveal the WH10 V2, which is a reissue of the WH10 wah pedal. The pedal has been recreated and is the same as the old pedal with one upgrade, the case is metal, not plastic. The casing looks exactly the same and they even kept the same colors and all. It will sell for $99.99 in the US and is available in the fall. This is extremely exciting for me as this pedal has been a favorite of mine for…
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June 2009 roundup
June 2009 is no more, we’re in July. And, *pssst*, it’s already guaranteed to be less boring, so do watch this space. On the other side, it’s not like June was boring, it’s just that it’s always quiet before a storm. RHCP-related Sammy Hagar’s statement Chad Smith talks again and promises a RHCP show in Ireland TMV-related John and Omar are up to something Stream and preview Octahedron Tracklisting and a review by Chris Oliver Speed Dealer Moms-related More acts announced for Bang Fest Bang Fest definite line-up and directions Mix! IFORMUSIC interview from 2001 Scans of the May 2009 issue of Guitar Part Saturday questions SQ #17 – Dream…
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May 2009 roundup
One more month is behind us. It was mostly all quiet on this front, but well, after an ecletic year, it was about time for things to be quiet. That does not mean it was uninteresting. If you missed anything, check it out below. RHCP-related 3/4 of the band at MusiCares Californication, one of the best 1999 albums RHCP Universe is celebrating 10 years of Californication’s release Speed Dealer Moms-related Photos of SDM’s impressive kit Information on Bang Fest camping Mix! Elias Kahlia’s cover of Tell Me Baby Anthony Famiglieti on John’s songs Saturday questions SQ #13 – Number 13 SQ #14 – Lost And Found #15 – Teenage Mutant…
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April 2009 roundup
April 2009 is over. Its highlight sadly turned out to be something that, in the end, did not happen – Speed Dealer Moms’ performance at the Bang Face Weekender in Camber Sands. However, the kindness of the festival organisators was mindblowing and they offered to let us all know as soon as the event has been rescheduled. On the other side, kindness of Invisible Movement’s “reporters” from the location was mindblowing as well. There was even one person who’s actually not a listener of John’s music, but rather a Venetian Snares’ listener who was interested to see how all of this would work out. The others, of course, were a…
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March 2009 roundup
‘Allo, ‘allo! March 2009 was over and done with yestersday; so it’s the time to round it up. This month would’ve been quiet if there wasn’t for everyone’s contributions that actually made many things more interesting. Of course, given that there’s always silence before the storm, April and May will probably be a blast. So, the highlights of March 2009 were simply – YOU. The highlights of this month would have to be everyone’s participation in the site’s third donation rally. I don’t know if you guys want to be mentioned by your names; but there was quite a few donators and despite the recession going on all around the…
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News on Bob And The Monster + the documentary’s director needs your help!
As reported a little more than six months ago; John – as well as Anthony Kiedis and Flea – will be appearing in a documentary film about Bob Forrest, titled Bob And The Monster. Even though it is not stated in the more revent news items, Keirda Bahruth, the director of this upcoming effort, was so kind to confirm that John will indeed be in the movie and that there was no change of plans. A couple of days ago, a call for fans who might have some original material has been posted on Myspace. “Bob and the Monster”, the documentary film about Bob Forrest, is currently filming and set…
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Happy birthday to John! I-M.net / YFIGTASOF.net project is no longer secret…
First and obvious, John is 39 years old today – HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Now, the time has come to reveal the Super-Secret Project 2009. As some people might’ve guessed, it was meant to be released today. On 23rd January, while sitting and reading a piece of text that couldn’t have been any simpler, yet more goosebumps-worthy; I came up with a very strange idea for a comic, featuring a stickman and a sun balloon. I drew it and showed it to a couple of people. And they liked it. A couple of days later, by a total coincidence, the sun appeared in a context very similar to the one in the…
