In this second episode of ‘Sixty Scales and the Truth’, Niels sits down with ‘acoustic guitar guy’ Mike Dawes. Mike is a very crafty player who shifted from the electric to the acoustic guitar when he was young. Besides that, he is a very funny individual. He developed an insane technique and precision. Mike talks about his mentor Tommy Emmanuel, what it means to be a solo artist, and what it takes to collaborate with others. Furthermore, Mike explains how the memory of Eddie van Halen helped him overcome a difficult time in his life. Also, Mike reflects on the way he makes his complex arrangements, answering a question from Mark Lettieri. Mike too has a question for the upcoming guest: Ariel Posen.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Sixty Scales and the Truth
02:27 The Story of Mike Dawes' First Acoustic Guitar
04:57 The Role of the Guitar in Mike's Identity
8:35 The Appeal of Playing Acoustic Guitar
11:40 Struggles with Collaboration and Accepting Feedback
13:13 Balancing Control and Working with Others
16:43 Importance of Working with Others for Musical Growth
19:41 Opening Up Through Working with Tommy Emmanuel
21:21 Recording Process with Tommy Emmanuel: A New Experience
23:28 Contrasting Acoustic Guitar Vibes
25:05 The Instant Bond with Tommy Emmanuel
28:42 Tommy Emmanuel, a Mentor and Friend
29:37 Reflecting on Eddie Van Halen's Legacy
32:31 Rediscovering Purpose Through Music
33:55 Connecting with Eddie Van Halen's Legacy
40:33 Thinking Like a Producer in Arrangements
42:59 Questioning Ariel Posen's Slide Influences