Posts by Alex Martinez4

Robin Rodriguez5 said:Zagor / velik Blek diskusija 😁

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vividranger13 said:Personally, that one sits at the top of my list too!

That is the only substantial and authoritative point you have made in this entire rant. 🙂 Everything else is just child's play.

vividranger13 said:Sure, but they were the ones who admitted SRV was better than them, and that he was the greatest blues guitarist to ever live.
Legends like Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Albert Collins, B.B. King, Albert King, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Rogers, and Etta James have all said it.

Look, SRV himself claimed Albert King was the best in the world. So where does that leave us? If the man considered the best in the world tells you someone else is better than him, who is actually at the top?

Let’s apply some actual logic here: it is perfectly reasonable that when asked, these legends aren't going to say, "Oh, SRV? He's garbage." 😉

To make my point even simpler: when Clapton and Santana perform together, they will tell each other they are the best. You honestly think that isn't just a sign of mutual respect—a bit of professional courtesy being taken too literally? Otherwise, every single guitarist would be claiming to be the greatest on the planet.🤷😂

Or, to be completely blunt: use your own ears instead of relying on someone else's quotes. If you actually listen, you'll hear how these musicians influence one another. Once you grasp that, it should be obvious that obsessing over "who is better" runs completely contrary to the whole spirit of music.

stormyotter67 said:On the 28th... and the ticket is $67....

It isn't, rather it is $50.

Why is a lack of self supposedly the issue here? There is a massive distinction between groveling to others just to gain social acceptance and simply possessing the social intelligence to maintain polite, civil discourse with everyone you encounter. Since when did basic decorum become a character flaw?

If we are discussing current standing—though I am convinced he will soon be recognized as the greatest manager in history—then my vote goes to Mourinho.

His systematic approach to training sessions is nothing short of extraordinary. The man is a fanatic who possesses a profound understanding of the game and the psychological nuances of player management; his squad respects him because he is fundamentally fair. That others despise him is merely a testament to his success.😬 😬 😬

He is a master of his craft. Truly, if he maintains this trajectory, he will soon eclipse Tony Trapav, who stands as the most decorated manager to ever grace the sport.

Regards...

"Short, yet devastatingly effective"

Marathon runners

None of them truly belong in my top tier, yet I find myself consistently favoring Al Pacino over Robert De Niro. There is something about Pacino's ability to portray a psychological powerhouse that resonates more with me, and those are the performances I gravitate toward most...😳 🙂

Ryan Ruiz said:I believe most of us fail to master our own lives simply because we are passive. While self-work can facilitate "miracles," we somehow always manage to find any task imaginable to occupy ourselves, provided it isn't the essential work required for our own growth.

Precisely. People are fundamentally passive. What I have observed is a profound blindness; they lack the perception to truly grasp the reality surrounding them. They fail to read their environment, they make no effort to understand the motivations behind other people's actions, and even more egregiously, they remain oblivious to themselves. Even when they do achieve a moment of clarity, they lack the agency to implement change. Perhaps it is because they were conditioned from an early age to believe that self-transformation is an impossible feat. It isn't. Yet, they persist in complaining about a lack of control over their existence while refusing to take a single step toward reclaiming it.

God, this passivity is exhausting....

Regards...

I wouldn't go so far as to say that confident people don't experience self-doubt. In fact, I would argue that anyone who possesses absolute certainty in their abilities without ever questioning them isn't actually confident—they are simply delusional.

True confidence stems from a deep awareness of one's capabilities, coupled with a constant, rigorous interrogation of whether those skills are truly sufficient or if they can be improved. It isn't about making excuses or claiming incompetence; it is about the continuous scrutiny of one's own talents. Without this critical self-examination, any meaningful pursuit of excellence becomes impossible.

Regards...

William Castillo19 said:I have never been able to wrap my head around B.B. King. To me, his playing feels incredibly tedious, and those three signature "soulful," "sweaty" blues tones he relies on are enough to drive me insane. While I hold him in high regard and truly attempted to understand his appeal—I really did—it simply never clicked.

That actually reminds me of something else entirely. Moving away from the main topic:

Everyone is familiar with that U2 collaboration featuring B.B. King—"When Love Came to Town," if I recall correctly. To be blunt, the interplay between Bibi's solo and Edge's solo is like comparing heaven and earth. They represent the absolute definition of their respective styles, each masterfully executing their craft in their own way. Naturally, I find Edge's contribution to be superior. 😏

P.S.—my apologies to all the Bibi fans out there. 👋

Well, let's pivot to a different topic then.😁 Look, my comment about Bibi was just a joke. I honestly don't see the point of a thread centered on economic efficiency; if anyone wants to discuss that, they should take it to the economics board or some other appropriate subforum.😠 😁

Look, people either love him or they don't, and that’s just how it goes. There is absolutely no need to offer an apology to those of us who consider B.B. King a legend.🙂 Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on whether they like him or not, and thank God for that.😁 There is an abundance of blues out there, so anyone can select exactly the style they prefer.

Greetings.

Mark Wells91 said:this individual possesses an economic intellect far superior to both Morsey and Johnson combined.

However, he still doesn't measure up to B.B. King. 😉 😛 😁 🙂 😁

You should check Integral or the pothodnik; I believe they still carry them, assuming they haven't run out of stock yet.

Regards...

Ronald Taylor2 said:I find your argument fundamentally flawed. Those legendary exceptions created the most incredible blues ever heard. Take someone like Stevie Ray Vaughan, for instance—he was an absolute force of nature who could outplay the old guard regardless of their background. In my view, you simply cannot go any further than that within the genre. Beyond that point, you move into the dimension of Hendrix, and those guys are operating on an entirely different, otherworldly level altogether.

Let’s not be quite so hasty with our conclusions. I have nothing but respect for SRV; he was a phenomenal musician, but you are overstating the case. He didn't bury the old guard; rather, he revitalized the blues for the '80s. Like any great bluesman, he brought his own unique flavor to the genre, but claiming he replaced the legends is simply incorrect. Those veterans were still active and doing their thing, and if they weren't getting the coverage they once did, that isn't necessarily on them. Furthermore, if he truly had buried the old guard, he would have effectively buried himself, because without those foundations, SRV wouldn't have existed at all. If he had actually pushed them aside, he wouldn't have been sharing stages with Buddy Guy, Albert King, and the rest of that lineage. We should certainly acknowledge Stevie as one of the greats—and frankly, as the only white blues player I can stand to listen to—but we must maintain respect for the men who accomplished far greater things long before he was even born. Without the groundwork laid by those preceding him, there would be no reason to celebrate Stevie today.

Greetings.

Or perhaps one might prefer listening to Small house Brown at the local jazz club....

Metallica? Are they going to have some big-shot opening acts? If so, I'm definitely going.

Check out "25th Hour." Spike Lee and Edward Norton deliver a truly exceptional piece of cinema here.

Blueealää said:I also just remembered that woman singing in Quartet Sensitive; she has an incredible voice.

Indeed, Meri Trošelj possesses a fantastic voice. I recall being caught completely off guard by her once. While listening to one of their sets, she was performing with that typical, delicate, and gentle tone—truly lovely. Then, without warning, the band shifts into a blues progression. Suddenly, that soft voice transforms into something as raw and abrasive as sandpaper. It was a total metamorphosis. That kind of range is rare, and it deserves recognition.🙂 👍 👍

Bryan Barrett said:You really ought to finish your literature studies. 😁

😬 😬 🙂 😂 😂

Bryan Barrett said:Furthermore, a few people here could probably use a reality check. 🙂
And calling it anything other than a dick is just plain wrong! 🙂

Come on, that’s not fair. How is it that you can spell d i c k perfectly fine while I struggle? 🙂 🙂 ....oh, wait....dick

Yes, I managed it.
🙂 🙂 I'm a happy man.🙂 🙂