#31: Rabea Massaad: The More Progress You Make, The More Obsessed You Become (re-edit)

In this episode of Sixty Scales and the Truth, I sit down with the incredible Rabea Massaad, a guitarist known for his work with Totemist, Dorje, and now his new band Vower.
We caught up with Rabea during the early days of Vower's tour, staying in hostels and experiencing the grassroots side of building a new project - something he hasn't done in years since playing with established acts like Frog Leap.
From his journey as a young guitarist obsessed with Nuno Bettencourt to developing his distinctive tone and approach to songwriting, Rabea shares insights into his creative process, the therapeutic nature of playing guitar, and how his relationship with the instrument has evolved over time.
This conversation explores how Rabea balances content creation, signature gear collaborations with brands like #musicman and #neuraldsp and his authentic passion for band-focused creativity. We also discuss the influence of his father on his musical development and his plans for future projects.
Don't miss this intimate look into the mind of one of today's most versatile and expressive guitarists, recorded in the town where Eddie Van Halen grew up - Nijmegen, Netherlands.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:53 - Meeting Rabea on Tour with Vower
01:43 - Romanticizing Early Career Stages
02:46 - Building a New Band vs Established Projects
03:57 - Finding Direction Through Music
05:17 - The Importance of Common Goals in a Band
06:05 - Dedication to Being in a Band
07:34 - Balancing Content Creation and Band Work
09:55 - The Importance of Tone and Sound
12:03 - Playing Guitar and Emotional Connection
14:23 - Guitar as Therapy and Personal Time
15:53 - Rediscovering Passion for Playing
17:09 - Finding Inspiration from Other Musicians
18:51 - The Importance of Fun in Playing Guitar
20:16 - The Obsession with Guitar as a Young Player
22:30 - The Addictive Nature of Progress
23:53 - Steep Learning Curves and Challenges
25:05 - Influence of Extreme and Nuno Bettencourt
27:55 - Father's Role in Musical Development
31:28 - Playing in Eddie Van Halen's Hometown
32:45 - Inspiring Other Guitar Players
33:38 - Current Learning Curve and New Challenges
36:30 - Plans for the Coming Year
39:07 - Closing Thoughts and Thanks
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