Post by : Luke  
  Date : December 2005  
  Subject : Personal  
  Title : Japanese stuff  
         
  QUESTION:  
 
Have you ever tried native string instruments of Japan related to guitar? It would be cool to see you play instruments other than guitar. I'm a Japanese-born guy currently living in the Philippines. Unfortunately, I'm Japanese illiterate. I only know hiragana and katakana, but no kanji except a very few words. Are you knowledgeable in kanji?

And just an additional question. What do you think about Greg Howe's guitar playing? I know that the two of you are really good friends.
 
     
  MARTY'S ANSWER:  
 
I play the Japanese shamisen on the `Music for Speeding` album.
I can read most common Kanji no problem, but my writing is not the greatest.
Greg Howe is truly amazing.
 
     
 
 
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