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    1. AJ Minette
      AJMinette responded to LoganAustill 5 May 11

      At first listen I heard lots of "Fluff" in Digital Veil, like dead weight compositions and cookie cutter lead parts. Now that I've been listening to it for about a month straight I hear creativity and depth. I apologize for my previous question.

      I don't know what your previous question was

    2. AJ Minette
      AJMinette 5 May 11

      Hey A.J. I talked to you at a show in Covington about classical guitar and Regondi and whatnot. You mentioned a recording of a Cellist playing a Bach suite that I should listen to. Do you remember who that was?

      Mischa Maisky

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBFrEJK7oAg

      Play

    3. AJ Minette
      AJMinette responded to NightEmbers 2 May 11

      At one point is stretching your hand for sweeps too much? Ive been practicing this sweep that requires a 7 to 13 stretch on the high e and it is killing me, does get easier in time or am i pushing for carpal tunnel

      You can probably re-finger it

    4. AJ Minette
      AJMinette 2 May 11

      I just wanna say that I think you should stop settling on things A.J. As a fellow music writer I feel like you aren't finding all the pieces to your puzzle before you put it together. Sorry if I'm wrong I don't want to offend you, I admire you deeply.

      Can you clarify?

    5. AJ Minette
      AJMinette responded to morethannothing 28 Mar 11

      Do you find Digital Veil to be more nocturnal in nature than Nocturne. Do you find this ironic?

      Indeed

    6. AJ Minette
      AJMinette responded to morethannothing 28 Mar 11

      Just saying, the development of Antebellum is crushing

      The fact that you know it is the development makes me happy

    7. AJ Minette
      AJMinette 28 Mar 11

      So I noticed in your pictures you can see a tattoo on your left arm. What is it exactly?

      It was a temporary tattoo I got from a taco restaurant the night of that show

    8. AJ Minette
      AJMinette 13 Mar 11

      I see you use mostly the JP stealth, but which is the guitar that Dean prefers?

      Dean and I are both using the JP Stealth on this tour. They rule!

    9. AJ Minette
      AJMinette 13 Mar 11

      Do you ever write lyrics? If so, what are some examples?

      yes, I contributed lyrics for Complex Terms, Digital Veil, Horizon to Zenith, and Patterns

    10. AJ Minette
      AJMinette 13 Mar 11

      Your music makes Ravel roll in his grave...out of jealousy

      pssshh ya right.

    11. AJ Minette
      AJMinette 13 Mar 11

      correct me if I'm wrong, but is a neapolitan chord utilized in a couple lead lines in horizon to zenith?

      It is used in that song

    12. AJ Minette
      AJMinette responded to Formspring 13 Mar 11

      What's the biggest challenge you've faced in your life?

      Formspring question of the day

      Writing/recording a record, Graduating College, and Auditioning for Masters (music) programs in the same year

    13. AJ Minette
      AJMinette 4 Mar 11

      I just wanted to say that the bridge section in Horizon where the piano transitions back into the main melody on guitar is my favorite single moment from Digital Veil. I think that part is just pure brilliance.

      You're not supposed to open your presents before Christmas :) thanks though !

    14. AJ Minette
      AJMinette 21 Feb 11

      are you going to be releasing digital veil on cassette?

      Yes, but it will be called Analog Veil

    15. AJ Minette
      AJMinette 16 Feb 11

      can we expect some moves like that on the Atticus tour? If not, I'm not coming.

      Let's put it this way... I haven't played a live show with the band in 3 and a half years. I've got some demons to release

    16. AJ Minette
      AJMinette responded to FleshIsHeretic 16 Feb 11

      Words can't even say how good Complex Terms is. You, good sir, deserve a gold star sticker for that. :D

      Well thanks sir

    17. AJ Minette
      AJMinette responded to Theoriginalhall 16 Feb 11

      How important is counterpoint?

      you ever listened to Bach?

    18. AJ Minette
      AJMinette 16 Feb 11

      regarding dance moves, would you say you ballet to blast-beats, disco to distortion, djitterbug to djent, b-boy to breakdowns, shuffle to shreddage, tango to thrash, merengue to metal, pilmore to prog, savoy style swing to sweep, and gigue to the game? :P

      Yes to all

    19. AJ Minette
      AJMinette 16 Feb 11

      the guitars in "complex terms" are in drop D?

      standard D

    20. AJ Minette
      AJMinette 15 Feb 11

      What the fuck are you doing at 1:28? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSq_SJlsoZI&feature=related

      Just gettin' out the demons

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AJ Minette’s Bio

Los Angeles

Guitarist for The Human Abstract