Teahouse of Spirits

This is probably the worst work as a band from any Jane's Addiction member. Out of a crappy album, a terrific song is born!!!
I love this tune, and the vocals by Isaacs is simply breathtaking. The crappy group is The Panic Channel and the song is Teahouse of Spirits

For more details on how to play it, including riffs and solo, check the link below at Ultimate Guitar (Correction: When I submitted the tab at UG, they did not process it correctly. The actual chords for the solo part are: D - E - B - E - Bb - E - B - E - D - Db - B - A - Bb

Video
Full Tab at UG

INTRO and VERSES: F#
Special guest will you come tonight
Brief visit from the other side

PRE-CHORUS: D - B - F#
I am patient, I am calling you
In the Teahouse of the Spirits

CHORUS: F# - E
I can feel you
I can hear you
Give it all up just to be near you
D - B - F#
I am praying, I am calling you

VERSE:
Why do you walk among the graves
Between the droplets in the rain

PRE-CHORUS:
I am humble, I am calling you
In the Teahouse of the Spirits

CHORUS:
I can feel you
I can hear you
Give it all up just to be near you
I am praying, I am calling you

VERSE:
From the silence comes the sound
The uderdrone beneath the crowd
I am ready, I am calling you

CHORUS:
I can feel you
I can hear you
Give it all up just to be near you
I am praying, I am calling you

Evil Blues

This song's name is a real mistery. Evil III. Outro (sold my soul for rock'n'roll). perhaps??? Anyway, I've called it Evil Blues all these years. You can find it in Satanic Surfers' 1999 album 'Going Nowhere Fast'. It's supposed to be a hidden track at the end of the recording.
I love when a band thinks, swims and creates out of their comfort zone.
Punk Rockers playing some refreshing, 21st Century Blues? Can't get any better than that. Please enjoy!

'Why would I care' piece of information: The first song I ever played in a band was SS's Armless Skater, LOL, had a great time messing around with that one.

Listen
Full tab at UG (Still Waiting Confirmation)

Use Capo on 1st fret. That's how I play it...

INTRO:
A|--1v-1p0v-----1h0----2-2-2-2-2---
E|------------3v------3--0-0-0-0-0-0--

VERSE:
A|--1p0----2-2-2-2-2-----
E|-------3--0-0-0-0-0-0--
I'm the son of a evil one
That's right, I'm the devil's son
Werewolf when the full moon shines,

D|--2p0----------------------- D - C
A|-------2-1p0---1p0--1p0---
E|--------------3-----3-----3-
turn to witch round Eastertown

CHORUS: Em - G - D - C
Evil
Oh, evil

Am - C
And down by the river your blood will run like a river
Yeah, yeah, yeah

A|--1p0----2-2-2-2-2-----
E|-------3--0-0-0-0-0-0--
Gimme some sugar baby

Walking Alone

This is the Harmonica Tab for Green Day's 'Walking Alone'. Hope it's clear enough
Listen

The song is originally in key of G. For the harmonica part, you can use a Straight Harp in the key of G, or also a C harmonica played in second position.

Notation
Bracketed numbers are 'draw'
Single numbers are 'blow'
b: bend

G Harmonica: 7 6 5 [6]b 6 [6] (2x)

C Harmonica: 6 [4] [3] 5b [4] 5 (2x)

The guitar chords to play along in this part are: G Em

That is the entire song. That little riff is played at the intro, in between verses and at the end. Enjoy!!

Shakedown 1994

Oh the Humanity!!!
1994, Whatta great year for a 'Melomaniac' like myself.

• Catchy, ear-bleeding singles
• Music icons
• Audioteque worth albums

All that in only 364 days and some hours.
I now present you with my favorite albums of 1994.
No particular order, they all rocked!!

Album Name - Biggest Hit - Artist

1. Purple - Interstate Love Song (Stone Temple Pilots)
2. Superunknown - Black Hole Sun (Soundgarden)
3. Jar of Flies - No Excuses (Alice in Chains) * EP
4. MTV Unplugged in New York - The Man Who Sold the World (Nirvana)
5. Vitalogy - Better Man (Pearl Jam)
6. Too High to Die - Backwater (Meat Puppets)
7. Sixteen Stone - Machinehead (Bush)
8. Throwing Copper - I Alone (Live)
9. Dookie - Basket Case (Green Day)
10. Smash - Come Out and Play (Offspring)
11. Punk in Drublic - The Brews (NOFX)
12. The Downward Spiral - Closer (Nine Inch Nails)
13. Mellow Gold - Loser (Beck)
14. III Communication - Sabotage (Beastie Boys)
15. No Need to Argue - Zombie (The Cranberries)
16. Dummy - Glory Box (Portishead)
17. Hints, Allegations and Things Left Unsaid - Shine (Collective Soul)
    
18. August and Everything - Mr. Jones (Counting Crows)
19. Monster - What's the Frequency Kenneth (R.E.M.)
20. Blue Album - Buddy Holly (Weezer)
21. Parklife - Girls & Boys (Blur)
    
22. Live Through This - Doll Parts (Hole)
23. Under the Table and Dreaming - What Would You Say (Dave Matthews Band)
24. Cracked Rear View - Only Wanna Be with You (Hootie & the Blowfish)
25. The Retun of The Space Cowboy - Space Cowboy (Jamiroquai)
26. Valentin Alsina - Valentin Alsina (Dos Minutos)
27. Re - Ingrata (Cafe Tacvba)
    

Let's not forget the formation of Major Bands such as Foo Fighters, Placebo, Muse, Snow Patrol, Supergrass, Garbage and Rammstein.

Or the almost vomiting-like Singles that helped us overcome our zit-face adolescence. Lisa Loeb's Stay, or Bon Jovi's Always...

San Valentontin

No voy a decir nada al respecto de la banda, o sus integrantes, pero la pieza simplemente me cuadra demasiado! 100% Tico, excelente!!!

Título: San Valentontin
Autor: Evolucion

Nota: Aparentemente para tocar esta canción se debería bajar la guitarra medio tono... Pero que pereza, mejor en Standard Tuning.
Es lo mas aproximado que pude sacar.

VIDEO
Tab en La Cuerda

INTRO: F - F - Bbm - A - Bbm - A

e|-------------------------------------------------------------------------
b|-------------11--------------------------------------------------------
g|-10v-11-10---10-11-10--------------------------------------------
D|---------------------------13-----------------------------------6-8---
A|-------------------------------13-12v-9-8-----------------7-8------
E|---------------------------------------------9-8-9-8-9-6-------------

e|-14-13-11-----------11----------------------
b|-----------14-13-11----10-------------------
g|----------------------------11-10-------------
D|--------------------------------------11-10---
A|-------------------------------------------------
E|-------------------------------------------------

VERSO: Bbm - A - Bbm - F# - G#
Hoy compre un regalo para mi pensando en ti
mi inspiracion para seguir y no rendirme
el corazon me lo pidio quiso sentir
amor sin fin.

(F)

Escribi estas frases para ti Valentontin
otra razon para escribir y no dormir
el corazon me lo pidio quiso sentir
amor sin fin.

CORO: Bbm - G# - F# - G#
Amor sin fin, enamorado de lo absurdo
esta el poeta moribundo, San Valentontin.
Amor sin fin, que se apodere de este mundo,
el verdadero y mas profundo, amor sin fin.

VERSO:
Seguire tus pasos porque si Valentontin,
voy a disfrutar las cosas bellas de este mundo,
el corazon me lo pidio quiso sentir,
amor sin fin.

Buscare una flor en mi jardin Valentontin,
hare vibrar sus petalos con mi guitarra,
el corazon me lo pidio quiso sentir,
amor sin fin.

PUENTE: F - Bbm - F - Bm - F

VERSO:
Es la respuesta porque si amor sin fin,
aunque es patetico que tenga que decirlo,
el corazon me lo pidio quiso sentir,
amor sin fin.

CORO:
Amor sin fin, no es el sufrir que nos endulza,
no es el bombon que todos quieren,
es amor sin fin.

Amor sin fin, no es el martirio que nos gusta,
no es el vacio que nos llena,
es amor sin fin.

Song for JLP

Ever heard of 'The Gun Club'? I hadn't till recently. His singer, writer and front-man has been an inspiration for many musicians, who some way or another have gotten in touch with the melancholic moods of the early 80's. His coarse vocals and irreverent lyrics motivated another Musical Genius into writing a master piece. I chose to tab the latter's work instead.

Now, my interpretation of the tribute song for JLP by Noir Desir as recorded in their 1996 album 666.667 Club:

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Full Tab at UG

VERSE: Em - G - D - Em
What I feel
Tear is in my heart
You're looking in the eye of a devil's well

What I hear
Tear is in my mind
Looking in the eye of a devil's well

BRIDGE: C - Em - C - G - D - Em
Where did you go, son of a been
Why follow on this like a river's stream
You're beating in the heat of hell

VERSE:
What I feel
A tear is in my mind
You're looking in the eye of a devil's well

What I hear
This tear is in my mind
Looking in the eye of a devil's well

BRIDGE:
Where did you go, son of a been
Why follow on this like a river's stream
You're beating in the heat of hell

Why follow on this like a river's stream
You're beating in the heat of hell
You're beating in the heat of hell
You're beating in the heat of hell

What's Alternative Anyways???

Ever wonder about the term Alternative Rock Music?

I've noticed that recently the term has spread so much and it's used in so many areas of Music that it's pretty much lost its meaning

Q/ Alternative to what?
A/ Alternative to anything.

Even though it may have started to describe non-mainstream bands within the rock genre, it later evolved to be used in almost any music sub-genre there is

Alternative Rock Music is Alternative to Hardcore Rock, Alternative to Rock Punk, Alternative to Pop Rock, Alternative to Classic Rock, Alternative to Reggish Rock, Alternative to Alternative...

Alternative Rock Music is Alternative within itself.
Radiohead Alternative? Sure. Incubus Alternative? Why not... Megadeath Alternative? Off course, Paul Oakenfold Alternative? No doubt about it, Tricky Alternative? Indeed. They're Alternative and between them all

The word says it all. It's a different view, an unconventional option, a possibility. Depending on how you look at it, it applies to anything

I've always been opposed to labeling Music Genres. Every day a new gender arises and people want to distinguish it from the rest. I feel that such distinction may drive music's focus towards unnecessary discussions. Consequently, every new labeling is gonna mean nothing at the end.

After writing the word Alternative 21 times (did you notice?), it gets kinda tiring... Well, that's exactly the same feeling I get whenever I hear the term on radio stations or read it in Music reviews... It's just blah-blah-blah

By the way, the term Indie is going exactly the same path. What do you think?

Songs from the Heart

Never would have Ronnie and Gary imagined that one hour of chitchat and stories about women in their life would create an almighty rock classic.
What makes a song blow your mind away? I ponder...

Hardly ever I've encountered myself with a tune that's mind-grasping, heartbreaking, yet masterfully written and emotionally endearing. Emotionally endearing. That's the point I'm trying to make with this entry.

It's not the complex structure. It's not the never-ending music academy pompous solos. It's not even the rhythmic, danceable connection with our bodies.

For me a good song [ depending on the mood off course :o) ] is the one written with your own blood and suffering, telling your story in so little words. It's the song that speaks to you and connects with the emotional stage your going through in your life. Plus, an outraging performance also helps!

Have you ever cringed at the sound of a tune?
You probably have... But how long does the sensation last?

I've found myself disliking songs that I used to worship. Let's call it Radiohead's Creep, Bowie's The Man Who Sold the World, or Ugly Kid Joe's Cats in the Craddle.

The trick here is this: **If you find that one song, don't play it too often, otherwise it will lose the magic** I know it's hard, but it's a way to do it

For me, these are (my seasonal) songs from the heart:
1. Two-headed Boy (Neutral Milk Hotel)
2. Simple Man (Shinedown. Sorry Lynyrd)
3. Songs for JPL (Noir Desir)
4. Hate Me (Blue October)
5. The Wolf (Miniature Tigers)

Just listen to the sensibility impregnated in the songs above and give me your list. After all, it's a very personal point of view.

All Mine

I decided to tab one of my favorite Portishead songs.
Any corrections, comments, improvement, please let me know... Hope you enjoy!

My advise is to use all power chords



VIDEO
Full Tab at UG

INTRO: Eb

VERSE: Eb - D - A (2x)
All the stars may shine bright,
All the clouds may be white,
But when you smile,
Oh how I feel so good,
That I can hardly wait

PRE-CHORUS: B - C# - D - C# - B - C# - D
To hold you,
Enfold you,
Never enough,
Render your heart to me.

CHORUS: Eb - D (2x)
All mine,
You have to be

VERSE:
From that cloud, number nine,
Danger starts the sharp incline,
And such sad regrets,
Oh as those starry skies,
As they swiftly fall.

PRE-CHORUS:
Make no mistake,
You shan't escape,
Tethered and tied,
There's nowhere to hide from me.

CHORUS:
All mine,
You have to be

PRE-CHORUS:
So don't resist,
We shall exist
Until the day,
Until the day, I die.

CHORUS:
All mine,
You have to be