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Heart vs. Brain

Jimmy

Pages guitar talent lies in his arrangements rather than his playing. Fripp is at least as good in arrangements, but is a much better player. Both have their quirks: Page has his infamous slop (which I wish he would not have done), Fripp goes for whiney tones (which sometimes makes me leave the room). In the final assessment, Fripp rips Page to shreds.

The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty"

Atavachron wrote:

tszirmay wrote:

So there is little contest as Robert can play like Jim but can Jimmy ever hope to play like Bob?

oooh I don't know about that-- the fact that Fripp can play blues, along with every other guitar player in the world with a few years (or less) of experience, doesn't mean he can play like Page by a long shot. Let's give credit where it's due please: Page is a Blues master, his tattered slop just part of the magic, and he and Plant wouldn't have it any other way. Is Rembrandt a 'better' painter than Van Gogh? Is gourmet dining 'better' than southern barbecue?

I really don't like it when people are comparing listening to music and a plate of food. There's nothing abstract about food, and the only things you can actually evaluate is texture, taste and how healthy it is! And "taste", obviously, is a question of taste!

Music is much more abstract and communicative, and there's almost a limitless amount of elements you could evaluate. There's emotion, energy, originality, movement, structure, harmony, rhythm, intensity and the aforementioned texture and taste... just to name a few! We think in all of these levels. To say my musical enjoyment comes down to taste is an insult to the way the mind works!

"Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and cannot remain silent" - Victor Hugo

Jimmy Page for me. I find Fripp's playing spectacularly uninteresting.

I didn't like the technical aspect of Page's playing. On some live-concerts he plays in wrong keys. Fripp's guitar sound isn't that good, but at least it's original.

It is not usual for me to vote for KC, but this time I vote for Fripp.

Tonight on the PROGBERt REPORt

a NOOB (laugh track LOL ) just started another poll to challenge Robert Fripp's "King of Prog" status. Now obviously, this poll will not make it to two "Page"s, that is, unless "Page"aninio steps in and posts a reply. (laugh track Big smile ) Sorry, Jimmy, I can't help play with your last name. (laugh track LOL )

harmonium.ro wrote:

I really can't see the point of this poll.

Almost nothing here has a point and that is the point.

Fripp for me, I find Page's playing spectacularly uninteresting.

if you own a sodastream i hate you

I really can't see the point of this poll.

Atavachron wrote:

tszirmay wrote:

So there is little contest as Robert can play like Jim but can Jimmy ever hope to play like Bob?

oooh I don't know about that-- the fact that Fripp can play blues, along with every other guitar player in the world with a few years (or less) of experience, doesn't mean he can play like Page by a long shot. Let's give credit where it's due please: Page is a Blues master, his tattered slop just part of the magic, and he and Plant wouldn't have it any other way. Is Rembrandt a 'better' painter than Van Gogh? Is gourmet dining 'better' than southern barbecue?

You should know me better by now David, I never ever use "better" in any of my posts , EVER. That being said , I prefer butter whether in gourmet dining or having a 'cue.

33 years in the restaurant biz does that to you.

Having seen both live , in my opinion , I believe that Fripp is extremely diversified and constantly invigorating while Page is just a legend (though no where near Clapton or the phenomenal Beck) that has been living off his early 70s fame.

His tattered slop is exactly part of his magic but it's been a while since.........Both are weirdos though.....

Edited by tszirmay - March 17 2010 at 01:23

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Poll Question: Who is the better guitarist
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Jimmy Page	41	[25.63%]
Robert Fripp	119	[74.38%]
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