Flea: Adventures in Spontaneous Jamming and Technique

Flea

Overview

Rock star Flea, of the famed group the Red Hot Chili Peppers, shares some of the special tricks he uses to coax so many innovative sounds from his guitar. Actor River Phoenix hosts the program. Flea talks about different approaches to playing the guitar that have influenced his personal style, and demonstrates the slapping, plucking, and popping techniques his fans try to emulate when they play RHCP and other songs. Flea improvises with drummer Chad Smith while explaining how to achieve different sounds and effects that keep drawing listeners to his unique blend rock, jazz, and Latin.

Product Details

Release Date:	10/01/2002
UPC:	0073999203394
Original Release:	2000
Source:	HAL LEONARD CORP
Language:	English
Sales rank:	55,204

Special Features

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Scene Index

Side #1 --
2. Philosophy of Jamming, Roots [2:29]
3. Armstrong, Monk [2:57]
4. Jaco, Be Open, Gear [1:21]
5. Equipment vs. Heart [2:23]
6. Effects, Funk, Improvisation [:38]
7. Punk-Funk Connection [2:07]
8. Warmups, Popping, Generosity [1:09]
9. Picks, Fingers, Expression [1:12]
10. Droning, Singing, Be True [1:11]
11. Credits [2:36]
12. Jams: 1 [:45]
13. Jams: 2 [8:04]
14. Jams: 3 [:40]
15. Jams: 4 [4:40]
16. Jams: 5 [:28]
17. Jams: 6 [12:55]
18. Jams: 7 [1:14]
19. Jams: 8 [7:00]
20. Jams: 9 [:13]
21. Jams: 10 [1:01]

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