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On a related note, I think our member BadEye deserves a hearty round of applause, for his almost 10-years of providing our Friday Blues Fix. He mentioned last Fall about possibly packing it in, but I think we'd all agree he's earned our appreciation.
Thank-you, BadEye, and thank-you CG for taking up the baton ... well done, good sir!
Thanks for the comments about "Moderation", for which I was recruited not that long ago. The standards as explained to me seem quite reasonable, and I personally don't think Chordie is over-moderated ... but obviously that line is going to be in different places for each person.
a) I think we'd agree that spammers promoting health products, insurance, etc. don't belong here
b) I certainly hope we're not advocating for members bashing one another because they don't measure up to our performance standards musically, or personal musical tastes
c) I hope we won't promote financial snobbery, by looking down our noses at what kind of gear some can afford
d) Regarding profanity and adult-content, I would hope we'd want musicians of all ages & sensibilities to find Chordie a comfortable place to be
There's enough tension, confrontation, anger, and hate in the world around us. Surely we don't need to bring those things into something as benign as a musicians' discussion forum ... do we? If these are thought to be too rigid, then perhaps I've misunderstood something, and I'm certainly open to guidance.
Thanks, CG ... she's quite good, isn't she?
The ToneWood Amp apparently is self-powered, and simply mounts on the back of the guitar. It then picks up the sound wave from the guitar, and amplifies / modifies them back into the body. It allows the guitarist to add a some extra volume, as well as a few basic effects, like reverb, delay, tremolo, etc. I don't much more about them, but here's link to their site for more info. It looks like a simple & portable way to enhance a performance, without a bunch of extra gear ... worth investigating.
Chordie is a daily stop for me, and the various projects, song writing, poems, new gear days, etc. are always interesting. Apart from the Tuesday and Wednesday weekly columns I do, the real interest personally is that visiting Chordie daily keeps guitar playing on the front burner, if you will. Once done moderating, posting, commenting, etc., I'll typically seize the moment of inspiration and pick a guitar for a while.
For what it's worth, if we ever became too wrapped up in "social issues", that would diminish the value of what I consider a fantastic website. I think we all just get a little stale / disinterested / busy at times ... that's life.
Nadja Kossinskaja "Harmonic Medley" (original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUjOIw5ZwAw
Some beautiful harmonics in a beautiful setting, enhanced by this little ToneWood amp ... interesting gadget.
Nice going, CG ... and a great way to start with "Tuesday Afternoon" by the Moody Blues.
Great project, Beamer ... should be a blast to play when it's done. I've never played any type of rail pickup, but I hear they have a nice fat voice and lots' of sustain. If I can ever manage it, I'd like to get an Epiphone Prophecy, and replace the stock pup's with a set of Seymour Duncan P-Rails. Hope it all goes together as planned, and that it sounds even better than you're hoping.
Another lovely ballad, TIG ... you certainly have a knack for these. As I read it, the tune for "I'll Give You a Daisy a Day, Dear" came to mind, and I can hear your song going something like that with a waltz rhythm ... maybe I'm way off. Very nice work!
That's a powerful reflection, JETS, and I was compelled to re-read several times. Your line about learning to re-direct anger is right in my wheel house, and I can't honestly say I've been 100% successful yet. And finally ... my hat's off to you for your military service. I've seen how that lifestyle has deeply affected people I've known, and you have my gratitude and respect.
I hope they can get your EPI back in your hands and working properly. Warped necks are not easy to fix, and often not fixable (is that a word?).
"Hoochie Koo" is one we played in a High School band I was part of. I wasn't the lead guitarist, so didn't learn any of the lead bits that both Johnny Winter and Rick Derringer played so well. It's a great song that lots of groups have covered, and hopefully "Retro Buzz" will add it to their arsenal as well.
Jethro Tull "Roots to Branches" Montreux, 2003
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SzkXJJbeR8
Here's Ian and the band performing the title track from their 1995 vinyl album release, at the Montreux Jazz Festival. The album was later re-mastered and released in CD format in 2007. The entire DVD of this concert is also available, and the whole production is very professional and well put together. The one thing all long term Tull fans were noticing was the rapid deterioration of Ian's voice, which was happening due to age, heavy smoking, and several serious throat infections. That said, this is an energetic piece with some interesting timing (notice the constant visual cues between band mates). This was JT's 19th studio album, and featured a fair bit of Arabic / Indian influence in some of the music, which they pulled off very well. It's always interesting when a musician continues to add new influences into what they write. As always, Ian's stage presence manages to add his unique flair to this performance, while delivering a very good song.
Joscho Stephan & Richard Smith "Rattle Snake Shuffle" (original?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rltfexy4e3U
Two of the more technically excellent jazz guitarists I know of.
Bravo, you two ... Bravo!
Whatever the actual final words / chords come out as, this is a terrific collaboration by two of Chordie's premiere songwriters.
You've got a great way with words, Beamer ... another excellent piece of work. You've hit the nail on the head about our never-ending quest for self-gratification, which often leads us empty and dissatisfied. Spock said it well:
Premiata Forneria Marconi "Chi Ha Paura Della Notte" Lugano, 2001
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZmZ5-6yZ3s
"Who's Afraid of the Dark?" from Marconi's Award-Winning Bakery, is an other track from their 1981 album 'Come Ti Va In Riva Alla Citta" (loosely translated "How You Go on the Edge of the City"). PFM is one of Italy's greatest prog bands, with perhaps only New Goblin having had as much long term success. These guys ave been bringing energy to the European prog scene since 1970, still tour regularly, and have released their most recent album (Emotional Tattoos) in October 2017. They all have that performer's spark, and really "bring it" to their live performances. Enjoy!
Michael Hedges "Aerial Boundaries" (original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZimv-KYr8M
Michael is mentioned by many percussive fingerstyle guitarists, as one of the chief inspirations for what they do. He died tragically in a car accident in 1997, at just 43 years old. ... amazing creative talent.
Did some looking, and came up with nothing useful. You may need to load an MP3 of it into an app like Chordify or RiffStation to get what you need ... hope you're successful.
The wife's always commented on the faces I pull when doing a solo, and one day she observed;"ooh, they all do it!"
This one made me smile, Phill ..
I can rarely do anything with a wah pedal, without mimicking the sound shape with my mouth opening and closing ... looks like a fish. I wonder if "wah face" gave rise to the Talk Box?
Mirrors! Cussed things, if you ask me ... 'cuz they don't lie. You've written another gem, Beamer.
Interesting comment, CG. The original is largely built on the heavy percussion and Phil Collins' powerful vocals. It's very cool that a version with neither element can be so good!
Tangerine Dream "Logos" Berlin, 2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tIKoYvjZhU
Happier times for TD, just a few years before the death of founder Edgar Froese (Jan 20, 2015). "Logos" is the title track from their 1982 album, which featured the original 3-person lineup of Froese, Christopher Franke, and Johannes Schmoelling. They were all electronic in those days, and this re-worked 30th anniversary version adds percussion (Iris Camaa), violin (Hoshiko Yamane), saxophone (Linda Spa), and guitar (Bernhard Beibl) for a highly energetic performance. This was their primary lineup from 2005 - 2014, and Edgar's death pretty much sent them separate ways. Yamane and Quaeschning (keyboards) are still touring a smaller group, but they seem more like a parody than anything. All good things come to an end, but thankfully YouTube preserves so much history ... enjoy!
Kelly Valleau "In the Air Tonight" (original by Phil Collins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEvVqkpNy2I
An interesting interpretation of Collins' powerful song, done in a more meditative style.
Way to go, Beamer! That's a nice find, and with the cool mods it's a one-of-a-kind. I can imagine you getting a 7-string someday (low B-string) or a baritone ... seems to suit what you like / play.
That's great news for your growing "band", Beamer!
I laughed at your comment about "young whipper-snappers" ... it's embarrassing how good some these kids are, ain't it?
Duly noted about the "concentrating face", Neo ... got a chuckle out of this. Playing & singing simultaneously does take a fair bit of focus, and I think we all know that. My wife will sometimes ask me a question while I'm playing, and she gets a blank stare for a response until the piece is done ... kinda like your concentrating face. 
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