How did Howie Day make it?

Appfro · Post by **Appfro** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 8:05 am

Don't get me wrong, I like Howie Day. I just discovered him and I've learned three or four of his songs. But what I can't figure out is, his chord progressions on his originals are pretty standard. His lyrics are nothing to write home about. His voice, while awesome, isn't unique really. And the only time I've ever heard him do anything really remarkable w/ his guitar was on a few of his covers. This all to say I've heard better vocals (Miguel), better songwriting (Tico), and better guitar work (Josh) on this site alone.

So I guess I just don't understand how some people get record deals while others are sitting at home w/ more skill, learning the first guy's songs.

GuitarGuy305 · Post by **GuitarGuy305** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 9:27 am

Appsoldier wrote: So I guess I just don't understand how some people get record deals while others are sitting at home w/ more skill, learning the first guy's songs.

This is why the music industry is fucked.

Adam

jeffro · Post by **jeffro** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 10:24 am

All you need to get a record deal is a few screaming girls, and then more will come.

A few artists do it the hard way, but screaming girls is guaranteed to work.

captainburrito · Post by **captainburrito** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 12:07 pm

I really like Howie, but I see your point. He probably made as a result of a lot of luck and incessant touring to get his music out there. Also, people seem to like guys with big spikey hair (which i dont think he has anymore)

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 1:07 pm

Howie Day uses pedals like a mofo. I dare anyone on here to be able to do what he does with them.

Appfro · Post by **Appfro** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 1:30 pm

i guess i haven't gotten far enough into his music to hear that yet. i had no idea.

fatjack · Post by **fatjack** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 1:43 pm

yay, im special

Coldchillin · Post by **Coldchillin** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 1:44 pm

fatjack wrote:yay, im special

Yes you are...Yes you are

fatjack · Post by **fatjack** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 1:47 pm

Coldchillin23222 wrote:Howie Day uses pedals like a mofo. I dare anyone on here to be able to do what he does with them.

you mean a loop station? keller owns howie on looping

Matty Boom · Post by **Matty Boom** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 1:48 pm

howie made it because he makes good music that is enjoyable to listen to

dmbguitar718 · Post by **dmbguitar718** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 2:09 pm

fatjack wrote:
Coldchillin23222 wrote:Howie Day uses pedals like a mofo. I dare anyone on here to be able to do what he does with them.
you mean a loop station? keller owns howie on looping

hell yeah he does.

StarSlight · Post by **StarSlight** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 2:21 pm

The looping had a lot to do with making his shows more interesting. He toured like crazy, which is what most people who don't, "make it," fail to do, in my opinion. Plus he's good looking, funny, and generally a likeable guy.

I think he's worked real hard for the record deal he has, and certainly deserves it.

But it is pretty frustrating that he gets by on six chords and a capo, ain't it?

MWR · Post by **MWR** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 4:31 pm

Appsoldier wrote:i guess i haven't gotten far enough into his music to hear that yet. i had no idea.

Yeah, I think he caught peoples ear with the pedals. I'm not really a fan but he's very thoughful in the way he layers stuff. You should check out some solo stuff and you'll see what's different about it.
I've never been able to get into Keller Williams. From the relatively little I've heard his music makes me want to stab myself in the ear with something sharp.

Ranting Thespian · Post by **Ranting Thespian** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 1:12 am

Appsoldier wrote: . . . So I guess I just don't understand how some people get record deals while others are sitting at home w/ more skill . . .

Brock · Post by **Brock** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 1:14 am

fatjack wrote:
Coldchillin23222 wrote:Howie Day uses pedals like a mofo. I dare anyone on here to be able to do what he does with them.
you mean a loop station? keller owns howie on looping

I thought we've established that you've listened to... 2 songs by Howie?

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