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Moods & Modes

62 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -

Traveling from vintage guitar shops in Brooklyn to iconic recording studios and legendary music venues around the world, guitar legend Alex Skolnick explores the work of renowned musicians through commentary, conversation, and live performance. Follow @moodsandmodes on Instagram for updates.

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Episodes

EDDIE VAN HALEN TRIBUTE PART 1

November 13, 2020 18:32 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB

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HOME AT LAST

September 23, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour

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HOME AT LAST

September 23, 2020 18:30 - 58 minutes - 67.1 MB

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THE CASE FOR A CHEAP STRAT

September 04, 2020 02:00 - 50 minutes

An extensive jam session and conversation with Brooklyn based guitarist Nir Felder, whose resume includes jazz luminaries (Brad Mehldau, Jack DeJohnette), soul superstars (Erykah Badu, Chaka Khan), jam rock icons (Dave Mathews, John Mayer) and even celebrities (Dave Chapelle, Ben Platt). Despite owning several high-quality instruments, the guitar that comes through the most for Nir - no matter what the musical situation - is the very one on which he learned to play: A cost-effective, “Made in...

THE CASE FOR A CHEAP STRAT

September 04, 2020 02:00 - 47 minutes - 54.2 MB

An extensive jam session and conversation with Brooklyn based guitarist Nir Felder, whose resume includes jazz luminaries (Brad Mehldau, Jack DeJohnette), soul superstars (Erykah Badu, Chaka Khan), jam rock icons (Dave Mathews, John Mayer) and even celebrities (Dave Chapelle, Ben Platt). Despite owning several high-quality instruments, the guitar that comes through the most for Nir - no matter what the musical situation - is the very one on which he learned to play: A cost-effective, “Made i...

PETER GREEN PART 2: CHICAGO BLUES & MORE

August 19, 2020 19:56 - 55 minutes

At the tail end of the 60s, an unlikely meeting took place in Chicago between some prominent traditional blues artists and a chart-topping rock band from the UK. The results would reverberate for decades to come. A discussion on the importance of this session along with further insights into the impact of the late Peter Green. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PETER GREEN: REMEMBERED & REDISCOVERED

August 03, 2020 17:18 - 1 hour

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PETER GREEN: REMEMBERED & REDISCOVERED

August 03, 2020 17:18 - 1 hour - 21.6 MB

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CARNATIC CRASH COURSE

July 23, 2020 00:35 - 54 minutes

Prasanna is a pioneer of performing Carnatic music on the guitar. He is also thoroughly knowledgable in rock, jazz, blues and other styles. Here in conversation with Alex, both verbal and musical, he breaks down his unique style and helps shine light on the inspirations behind it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GUITAR RESCUE

July 08, 2020 04:57 - 45 minutes

Debut episode: A visit with Matt Uminov, guitar dealer and repairman who’s been a fixture of New York’s Greenwich Village since the late 1960s and whose regular clients include the likes of Eric Clapton and Pat Metheny. Hear his reaction to Alex’s two nightmare repair jobs, along with some great stories (contains adult language). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GUITAR RESCUE

July 08, 2020 04:57 - 42 minutes - 48.5 MB

Debut episode: A visit with Matt Uminov, guitar dealer and repairman who’s been a fixture of New York’s Greenwich Village since the late 1960s and whose regular clients include the likes of Eric Clapton and Pat Metheny. Hear his reaction to Alex’s two nightmare repair jobs, along with some great stories (contains adult language).   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1) GUITAR RESCUE

July 08, 2020 04:57 - 42 minutes - 48.5 MB

Debut episode: A visit with Matt Uminov, guitar dealer and repairman who’s been a fixture of New York’s Greenwich Village since the late 1960s and whose regular clients include the likes of Eric Clapton and Pat Metheny. Hear his reaction to Alex’s two nightmare repair jobs, along with some great stories (contains adult language).

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