As many will know I am not a fan of a lot of people others view as Gods in their world. these include: Woody Allen, Seinfeld, Bob Dylan, Garth Brooks, to name four.

Right now I'm wondering about Dave Matthews.

I have friends at open mics who are doing Dave Matthews songs and I must say I am puzzled. I hear things that are interesting as far as the beat goes. But I also hear minimalistc but repeititous and dull melodies, lame lyrics, vocal acrobatics that are puzzling in their purpose.

Like I was with Jerry Seinfeld when I was waiting for the joke. With Dave Matthews I am waiting for the amazing and finding
a muddle of confusion.

Except for the drummer who ever he is, he is probably the best drummer many kids will ever hear and not realize how good this man is.

I am puzzled by his, Dave Matthews, guitar style. I just don't understand it. I am not saying it is bad or that I don't like it. I just can't figure it out. What is going on? Is he playing a full chord as a primary and then partial chords on the off beat to walk up or down to the next full chord? I can see where this style has it's uses and would be interesting to try in some instances. But otherwise I find it confusing.

But much of Europe found Van Gogh, Renoir, and Dali to be muddled and confused until they realized what they were doing. Maybe it is the same for me. Anyone want to take this on?

Don