Fellow Respected Musicians...

matonfan101 · Post by **matonfan101** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:28 am

Whats everybody heres opinion on Jason Mraz and his playing. I downloaded a free download off itunes the other day and was impressed by 'did you get my message'. We don't hear much of him here in Aus. Was just wondering what the generall attitude towards his music is over in the states, like is he a total pop suckup or does he actually write some good music?

Festivus · Post by **Festivus** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:24 am

My own opinion of him is that when he first came onto the scene I thought he was great. Very impressive writing ability and decent guitar acoutic guitar skills. As i listened to him more and more I found his music to be a bit annoying. Too wordy. I'd put his guitar skills on the same level as Jack Johnson. Both great to listen to, but not going to win any awards for complexity anytime soon. Just my opinion though...

sunglassesatnight · Post by **sunglassesatnight** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:48 am

Jason Mraz is a better player than Jack Johnson, and not too dissimilar from Dave Matthews' playing on a whole. Mraz's appeal comes really from his singing. He does write good songs. If you want to be impressed, check out "Unfold." He does get wordy sometimes, but that's a little bit of his style. On that you have to make your own decision.

mlb1399 · Post by **mlb1399** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:07 am

I'm not a huge fan of his music so that has prevented from discovering his guitar ability.

6_strings_for_life · Post by **6_strings_for_life** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:12 am

I think that some of his solo stuff is great, it is a bit wordy and can get on your nerves. But I think he has alot of talent. With the whole band I think he has that bublegum john mayer vibe..

Lbacker · Post by **Lbacker** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:02 am

6_strings_for_life wrote:I think that some of his solo stuff is great, it is a bit wordy and can get on your nerves. But I think he has alot of talent. With the whole band I think he has that bublegum john mayer vibe..

Yah I agree...He's not bad to listen to for an hour or so..very wordy though. I do love the song "You and I' and "Unfold". I bought his CD to support him, he deserves it.

Grachi · Post by **Grachi** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:07 am

I like him. He is better live then recorded, thats for sure. If it's just him and acoustic guitar on stage you can really see how he shines as a singer and player.

p1trick_82 · Post by **p1trick_82** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:32 pm

mraz imo is nothing similar to jack

one talks too much and tries to be funny

while the other plays calm songs and has that whole beach feel

i'd put mraz next to ryan cabrera

Kahn · Post by **Kahn** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 1:46 pm

Mraz with Toca and Ian (1.15.2003) is one of the best shows I've heard from any artist

sunglassesatnight · Post by **sunglassesatnight** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:12 pm

Kahn wrote:Mraz with Toca and Ian (1.15.2003) is one of the best shows I've heard from any artist

Agreed. Really great fucking show. Can't get enough of it. Except for the nun joke.

mangold · Post by **mangold** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:45 pm

i think hes a very talented guy that makes great music.

however his second cd was way too sexual for me. thats what you write about when youre uncreative and have a block.

I LOVE his live acoustic stuff with Toca

douge006 · Post by **douge006** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 3:22 pm

slimerdmb24 wrote:
Kahn wrote:Mraz with Toca and Ian (1.15.2003) is one of the best shows I've heard from any artist
Agreed. Really great fucking show. Can't get enough of it. Except for the nun joke.

I think hes good, I definately like him better live than his studio cd's.
I would love to check out this show if someone could put it up or point me somewhere to get it. Thanks

matonfan101 · Post by **matonfan101** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:29 pm

Thanks all I might get his live album then, what do we mean by "wordy"?

DrumsFoDaSoul · Post by **DrumsFoDaSoul** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:54 pm

As for me, I deffinatley like him. Despite what people say, I think he is beyond the normal teenybopper target seeker but plays because he enjoys it. You can really tell in his music and his sense of humor. But Jason and the djembe player can really harmonize on some parts.

onid41 · Post by **onid41** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:27 pm

Mraz's last CD was a bust, but his CD before it was pretty good...he does a good live solo show, and has a pretty good voice..

i think what he meant by "wordy" is that he uses a lot of words, always singing, does a lot of play on words, which personally, i like.