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    Posted: January 02 2006 at 17:27
of the mars voltaa very unique experimental band. his guitar style is very unorthodox, and reminds me of Robert Fripp (but not as good) at times. then there are the sections where it seems as he randomly picks at notes . he also cannot write in major, which is a flaw in my opinion.

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he also writes all of the songs (not lyrics) for every instrument. maybe this explains why there arent many keyboard or bass solos?

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quite a strange fellow, don't you think?

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i suppose those monstrous spectacles give him an unorthodox way of looking at guitar, literally 

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You are all so negative. Omar is a genius! If anyone has ever seen him live, they'll know what im talking about. Plus you seem to be forgetting all of the distortion and effects he tweaks with. Ever heard his solo album (A Manual Dexterity) I say give it a go. I think you will change your mind! The Mars Volta is an amazing step from what progressive music was. Hope to hear more amazing tunes from these guys.
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A Manual Dexterity should be added on PA imo. Very experimental/post rock, avant garde and electronic music.

He is also playing with his other "solo" band called Omar Rodriguez Quintet wich is very very influenced by Mahavishnu Orchestra. Without a doubt he is the genious on TMV and not Cedric Bixler.
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i love the mars volta, but at times their live jam band-esque improv ventures seem awkward.

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if you have read the story behind deloused in the comatorium, i think you would take back that statment about cedric. 

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Yes, you're right in that case. Cedric wrote it. But musically and also both write the lyrics not only Cedric, Omar is THE man behind TMV.
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They both pretty much rock
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Everytime I ask a local guitarist what they think of the Mars Volta's guitarwork they tend to say it's nothing special or it's disappointing. I wonder what this means in terms of the Mars Volta growing more of a fanbase (perhaps of actual musicians, not kids who listen to MTV), and also I'd like to hear someone try to recreate what Omar does - Never heard anyone.
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omar is definately a original player!
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Points: 999 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 02 2006 at 19:12
Personally, I love the band, and think that both Omar and Cedric are geniuses.
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same.

people get mad about the rest of the band playing second fiddle to omar and cedric. but omar writes all the songs, for every insstrument

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Originally posted by The Ryan The Ryan wrote:

Everytime I ask a local guitarist what they think of the Mars Volta's guitarwork they tend to say it's nothing special or it's disappointing. I wonder what this means in terms of the Mars Volta growing more of a fanbase (perhaps of actual musicians, not kids who listen to MTV), and also I'd like to hear someone try to recreate what Omar does - Never heard anyone.


probably because most teenage guitarist worship satch and the shredders. most guitarists in my school say fripp and hendrix are drap because they dont sound like generic shredders.

i like omar's work.

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Omar is a brilliant musician, and is definitely a fine guitarist. His stuff can be a bit bizarre, but I find it a good feat. in his case. He is a mad man with effects too.
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“I grew an afro. Not only did it make me cool, but it did wonders for my career. Oh, and I can get chicks now, too.” Omar Rodriguez-Lopez

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Originally posted by The Ryan The Ryan wrote:

Everytime I ask a local guitarist what they think of the Mars Volta's guitarwork they tend to say it's nothing special or it's disappointing. I wonder what this means in terms of the Mars Volta growing more of a fanbase (perhaps of actual musicians, not kids who listen to MTV), and also I'd like to hear someone try to recreate what Omar does - Never heard anyone.


Im just on a negative trail today. I will be as neat and clean about this as possible. The reason why Omar's guitar playing bothers me is because he doesn't have technique. As mainly a guitar player and a keyboard player, I know what it means to be able to solo well and to ALWAYS have licks up my sleeve, licks that ABSOLUTELY fit, and to be able to have these licks at any given time- no matter what set of notes a bassist throws to me. I do not feel safe with omar, I do not feel that he could keep up with disciplined musicians so I agree with the "nothing special" opinion.
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Points: 338 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 02 2006 at 20:56
Ironic. I heard rumours about he is bisexual.
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Originally posted by Rashikal Rashikal wrote:

“I grew an afro. Not only did it make me cool, but it did wonders for my career. Oh, and I can get chicks now, too.” Omar Rodriguez-Lopez


Wow, he's so neat!
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