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Greta Van Fleet's Jake Kiszka on Palace for the People
Jake Kiszka says playing guitar from the gut, not perfection, creates human music for Greta Van Fleet's Palace for the People album.
In brief
Jake Kiszka says playing guitar from the gut, not perfection, creates human music for Greta Van Fleet's Palace for the People album. Jake Kiszka emphasizes playing guitar from the gut over perfection for Greta Van Fleet's Palace for the People album. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Greta Van Fleet's Jake Kiszka
Jake Kiszka is the guitarist for Greta Van Fleet, a rock band known for their music and cultural impact.
Palace for the People Album
Greta Van Fleet released their new album Palace for the People on October 9 via Lava/Republic.
Guitar Philosophy
Kiszka says he wants to play guitar from the gut, not perfectly, to create music that feels human.
Excalibur Guitar
Kiszka calls his guitar approach 'Excalibur', a utility of projection that translates feelings into music.
Internet Challenges
Kiszka says the internet's criticism of Greta Van Fleet is not a hindrance to his music.
Band Identity
Greta Van Fleet has become cultural icons with millions of social media followers and multiple successful albums.
Saviors of Rock
Kiszka rejects the label of 'saviors of rock and roll' as a misconception about the band.
Music Philosophy
Kiszka believes rock and roll never dies but waits for the next generation to pick it up.
Human Experience
Kiszka says music and art help people feel connected despite internet polarization and hate.
Guitar Gear
Kiszka used a '61 Gibson Les Paul SG with modern effects for the album's guitar work.
Saw You Stand Solo
Kiszka recorded the 'Saw You Stand' solo in one or two takes to keep it from sounding too refined.
Shaggy Style
Kiszka describes his playing as 'shaggy' to emphasize imperfection and humanity in music.
Acoustic Work
Kiszka incorporated acoustic elements with electric tones on the album, using Nashville tuning and classical guitars.
Band Evolution
Kiszka formed Mirador after Greta Van Fleet's success but returned to focus on the band for Palace for the People.
Album Release
Palace for the People is Greta Van Fleet's latest album, released on October 9 via Lava/Republic.
What Happens Next
Greta Van Fleet plans to continue creating music and expanding their influence in the rock genre.
At a glance
Jake Kiszka emphasizes playing guitar from the gut over perfection for Greta Van Fleet's Palace for the People album.
