For the most part, most every review I read that offers some constructive criticism is done in a tactful way, yet there are those that get all bent that ANYTHING negative was said. I for one am not looking to be patronized. If I post something that needs improvement, then I want to be told how it can be improved. I'm a big boy....I can handle constructive criticism if it seems to be an honest and accurate criticism.
In my humble opinion, there are far more people on these boards that play Dave fair to ok, versus those that really have Dave's style down. I for one always thought I had Dave nailed pretty well until I started listening to others then listening to my own recordings. Ouch...very humbling. The Tripping Billies contest was a real eye opener for me. After hearing other people play the song it hit me like a ton of bricks just how much more work I needed to put into the song. While I knew the song, there was something that just wasn't right with the strumming and when put up against other people it became plainly obvious to me. Yet, nobody pointed it out to me. All I got were things like "excellent work" and "what can I say, it sounds great". While it's nice that people were positive, I would have appreciated some more honest critiques. Maybe that's just me, but I prefer it that way. I gotta believe there are more of you that think the same way. If you really think it sounds great then say it, but if you think it needs some tinkering then just say that.....patronizing does nothing to help someones playing. People post songs in order to get others' views, they don't post them to create some love fest for their cover. Yes, it takes some degree of balls to post a song, but if you can't face the fact that not everyone is gonna fall over themselves praising you, then maybe you shouldn't post a cover. This forum can be a fantastic way for everyone to improve their playing if it's used properly. Just my 2 cents
Mike
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