Rock and metal music…from a whole new perspective. Uncovering the philosophy and psychology behind the songs and artists that rock the world with Nena Lavonne, Psy.M.
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love how they blend to make this awesome band. I am somewhere in the middle Im a introvert BUT I have a pooch so I have to go out and when we do i can talk about her non stop or a few other subjects but can see how ive changed over the years lol
Another great video, Nena. I don't have ADHD but I will use your tips to try and play. I haven't picked up my guitar in a long time. I have a few guitar manuals but not having a teacher (they're so expensive!) makes it more difficult. Anyway, I'll give it a shot.😊
@@psychologyofrock always. While I have no life experience with this directly or with my kids, I can see how your tips are beneficial even if you don’t have that particular diagnosis. It may have helped my son stay with guitar past 3 months.
Great video, Nena! Hopefully your video will help a lot of struggling players. I myself discovered most of what you mentioned on my own over the last few years. I picked up a guitar for the first time during the pandemic in 2020. I'm well disciplined so I didn't expect to have too much trouble sticking to a practice routine and learning at least the basics. But...the struggle was real! I discovered I had arthritis in my fingers from playing (though thankfully playing guitar can actually help with arthritis so my Rheumatologist encouraged me to stick with it). But, after a couple years I just couldn't seem to progress. It's only in the past year and a half or so that things took a turn for me. There are two changes I made that have had a significant impact. First, was buying a new guitar. I had an Ibanez Gio that I got in 2020, but last year I bought a new PRS SE as a motivational piece (most of my favorite guitarist play PRS). But, turns out the PRS is sooooo much easier to play as well, mostly because it's a shorter scale length and much higher quality. That alone made a huge impact. Second, ditching the lessons and technique practice routine for just playing songs I like. I've become so much better, learned more techniques and simply enjoy playing more in the past year than the previous three.
Hey Jeff! Thanks so much for sharing! That's fantastic that you found the perfect guitar for you. It DOES make a big difference! What color did you choose for your PRS? :) I'm with you - I love just learning new songs, and I always learn new techniques that way anyway. Do you have ADHD?
@@psychologyofrock My PRS is a Vintage Sunburst. Such a classic color. As for ADHD I have never been diagnosed, but I do have some of the symptoms, but not others. But I have learned to not be so hard on myself (and others) and find what works for me. The road less traveled more often than not.
@psychologyofrock This video pretty well summed up my guitar playing journey as well. I'd never really thought about it. Over 40ish years of playing I'll often step away for months or even a year or more at a time while I pursue other interests. I'll come back to it for a few months, or more, playing regularly and chasing everything I had absorbed during the downtime. I went through a period of around 10-15 years where I was writing and recording a lot, and then writers block set in. I changed my focus to other interests due to the frustration of the writers block.
You are so welcome! Nope, it is definitely not you! We just have different brains, and learning how to work WITH them makes a huge difference. Don't give up!!!
I hope this makes your guitar journey easier than mine was! I'd love to hear if there is anything you'd like to add to this list, and what you struggle with the most. DON'T GIVE UP! You can find my mental health channel here: www.youtube.com/@NenaLavonne and the ADHD Support Playlist here: ru-vid.com/group/PLkVTKW7Z-_4z6xKIaCmwEkFt6mhN19qM6
I just came across them and I listed to them on utube and I loved their music and as far as im concerned they are a kick ass band. The lead singer is awesome I love her voice
I love the sisters they are the most talented artist since the Beatles. I can not wait to see where they take us next. I, for one, will offer my shield to protect their journey safely. They bring joy to my heart and anticipation to my mind! ❤❤❤😊
Metal and the gym are my temple... my church so to speak. I am also a drummer and 55 years old. I will bang my head until the day I die. I am also a professional/business owner, so I am not a dummy as some of the assumptions would indicate.
I actually interpreted the meat and bones part differently. I took it as them sarcastically saying the meat really matters because that's what's on the surface, and the bones (aka the structure or the fundamentals) is thrown out. And thats why they ask "Does it really matter" at the end. It's cool that people can see songs different ways.
Wonderful interpretation! I think it really could go both ways because really both the meat AND the bones are important for different reasons, so it is just a matter of how they were thinking about it when they wrote it :) Thanks for sharing!
9:00 that. It's not only the haters, but also some "fans". Actually I don't think DPA pays any attention to those irrational haters, but they are aware that this new album might upset some of their old "fans". Probably not many but who are really vocal and loud as you mentioned. The most cruel comments on Keep Me Fed that I've read have come from those angry fans. Angry because DPA are exploring new sounds and a different overall approach to their music. Well, if that people are expecting young intelligent ladies to always sound the same, they should seek another band to listen, for The Warning most likely will keep exploring their own creative llmits and trying new formulas. They are not AC/DC, they are more like U2, Metallica, The Beatles. Bands that were heavily criticized and even abandoned by "some" of their hardcore fans when they "changed direction" even when their new material clearly was better and are now considered classics (Black Album, Achtung Baby, Sgt. Pepper's). Dany, Pau and Ale are wiser beyond their years, they already understood, as the romans, that "sic transit gloria mundi" (all glory is fleeting) and that there's no guarantee that those who loves you today, won't hate you or forget you tomorrow. And that could happen even if you never change, therefore why not to take risks? You can fall by trying new routes, but you can also reach the glory. That's my take. My two cents and it's in english, a language that I can understand and speak much better that I can type it. DPA have exercised a very positive influence over me (and over many people more). Among other things, they have "pushed me" to improve my english typing/writing skills. Since I met The Warning, as Ale mentioned once, "I practice, I practice".
Wonderful comment, and I agree! It must have been hard for them being so excited about their new music coming out with so many people focusing on how they didn't like the production, etc. In the end, however, the album was great, so I hope they are enjoying their success. You are right - you need to take risks :)
Living in a fisheye lens Caught in the camera eye I have no heart to lie I can't pretend a stranger is a long-awaited friend Lifetime Rush fan here, and I am quickly becoming old as dirt. The Warning quickly took over as my favorite musicians.
@@geneevans4699 It was the opening chord of Tom Sawyer that made me a Rush fan, and actually brought me to get a Rickenbacker 4001 and learn some bass. That song gobsmacked me. Limelight was among my favorite songs to play. Geddy's voice was impossible for me tho. Only Bad Romance hit me as hard, until I saw the 2022 Teatro Disciple! Double gobsmacked! Now I want t I resurrect the old Rick, try some Ale bass...
I care far more about the music than the lyrics. I'm a music fan first. I do admire this band's lyrics, but I agree with their moving slightly away from profoundly deep stuff and having more fun with it. To me they're still basically almost teenagers, so they should avoid getting too preachy with life advice. As intelligent and articulate as they are in their second language, a slight language barrier still exists, but I try not to sweat that. 🤩🔥⚡
I see some of this song as a pep talk from Pau to herself, as reacting with anger to knuckleheads who criticize the band, only consumes her energy, and does nothing to the haters except give them more ammunition. Pau is quicker to anger than her sisters, but also has a sensitive soul. One of the hardest things to navigate in life is walking away from confrontation that will not serve you well. I'm a 60yr old nobody, and I struggle with this all the time. I can't imagine having that spotlight on 24-7, these ladies coping skills are off the charts. God bless them.
"Keep you close like an enemy"...a reference to Sun Tzu, "keep your friends close and your enemies closer", i imagine. Vito Corleone quotes this in The Godfather. Keeping your enemies close is to keep an eagle eye on them, or to control them rather than them controlling you. Speaks to the erudition of Pau in particular, who has referred to Lady Macbeth in Red Hands (Never Fade),as I believe, at age 13!
Personally, not what I was expecting or the style of reactions that I like. However, with that being said, you are the first one that has really gone deep into the lyrics and given some meaningful feedback. For this, I applaud you. I had not put much deep thought into these lyrics, but after listening to you, the song is more meaningful to me. I love these girls and everything they stand for. They will always have my unconditional support. Thank you again... Christopher
Glad to hear the video made the song even more meaningful for you even though my channel does not give more traditional "reactions". :) I love to dive deep into what the artists might be trying to convey - especially the amazing Warning!
Wonderful analysis, as always! The lyrics on this song are profound, amazing, and thought-provoking, as usual. Sharks is my fave on KMF as well. I think "It's the meat that really matters, the bones all end up falling out" speaks to the notion that industry, haters, and even fans opportunistically take whatever is financially or egotistically advantageous to them and ignore the rest of what makes these three ladies such special human beings. Others of their songs, particularly on KMF, allude to this as well. At the end of the song, the question, "does it really matter," may allude to the notion that the little slices of "meat" everyone else is nibbling on aren't the biggest part of how they see themselves. Dany, Pau, or Ale looking outward see themselves as complex and passionate human beings who happen to love music and love to share it, not just as potential hit machines to be evaluated by view and stream counts. Much of what's on their channel suggests to me that this is how they yearn to be seen by the rest of the world. "Tell me that I'm human." Honestly, not at all easy for a fan like me who thinks they aren't from this world!
All I can say is you can’t curse what the GOOD Lord has blessed and he has definitely blessed these young ladies keep doing what you’re doing. History will sort out the rest. They will be at the top along with the best.
Was looking forward to this one and enjoyed watching your analysis and insights as always. I think the sharks also refer to the big labels since they wanted a piece of them ever since they went viral. They've talked about how people wanted to be part of their journey but always trying to change them for the wrong reasons. In other words they wanted the meat; their looks, marketability, backstory etc. but not the bones; their style of music and the hard work it was build upon. I highly recommend their 2017 TedX talk (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pj5ue3M-v6o.html) where they talk about this subject, their early careers and play three songs from the first album. A must watch for any Warning fan in my humble opinion! 😇
My interpretation is that critics tend to pick at the "Meat" of someones success. While ignoring the "Bones" of the hard work and commitment it takes to support it. The fact that The Warning can evoke so many differing opinions through their lyrics, speaks volumes about their writing genius. Whatever you think they mean, own it. That's the beauty of art, it's in the eye of the beholder. Great analysis, thank you. ❤✌🤘⚡🔥
