376 Reply by Tenement Funster

(5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I'll usually use a flat pick or my fingers. I went looking for a thumb pick once, but couldn't find one large enough to fit my thumb. I've noticed several other top notch guitarists who use one (Chet Atkins, Don Ross, etc.) and would like to try one. From what I can tell, a thumb pick gives a guitarist the best of both worlds: the ability to do both up & down strokes like a pick, while also having the fingers free to do other things.

I'd also like to buy gloves that I can get on ... they'd be very useful in the winter, but they're rare for hands my size.     

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377 Reply by Tenement Funster

(3 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Beamer & SonBeam at it again ... lots of fun!     

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378 Reply by Tenement Funster

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Nice work, once again TIG ... you're our resident "love ballad writer", and you always remind me that being crusty and grumpy is not manly. So it's now time for the "Man's Prayer", courtesy of Red Green and the Possum Lodge members:

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/14/c3/d8/14c3d8fe97ae69547bb1c953023cec4d--so-funny-funny-stuff.jpg

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379 Reply by Tenement Funster

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Awesome song, Jeff ... I can hear the surf, smell the salt breeze, and feel the warm sun ... you sure can paint a picture! I hope you and Mrs. Jets enjoy the trip.     

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380 Reply by Tenement Funster

(580 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Glass Hammer    "A Bitter Wind"    Pittsburgh, 2009

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEnIkMGcAqw

Here's another entry from the best Prog group I know of from Chattanooga, Tennessee (there may be others from "The Scenic City"). GH is primarily a studio project group, so don't tour often, and then not too far from home. Founded in 1992 by bassist Steve Babb and keyboardist Fred Schendel, they have released 17 studio albums to date with the most recent being "Chronomonaut" in 2018.  Vocalist Susie Bogdanowicz has been in an out of the line up for family reasons over the years (4 children), but her smooth and sometimes haunting voice is beautiful to listen to. This song is from their 2009 album "Three Cheers for the Broken-Hearted" (super album!), which was the first to feature their current guitarist Kamran Alan Shikoh.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61j634qz2hL._SY355_.jpg     

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381 Reply by Tenement Funster

(474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Led Zeppelin's    "No Quarter"    (arranged & played by Oskar van Danzig)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCO_5jYprz4

An interesting and beautiful arrangement of one of my favorite Zep songs, played on a 7-string Godin Multiac classical guitar, described here ( https://godinguitars.com/product/multia … e-7-41374/ ) Unique instrument!

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382 Reply by Tenement Funster

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Hope you had a good time, BGD. In some ways they remind me of the band Wilco. My fishing buddy Greg is a huge fan of theirs.     

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383 Reply by Tenement Funster

(8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Congrats, Zurf ... those vintage records will be an ongoing memorial of your Dad ... enjoy!     

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384 Reply by Tenement Funster

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Barock Project    "Kyrie / Fool's Epilogue"    Rome, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hotzUrIoqsE

We were just discussing the prevalent influence of classical music on a lot of Prog Rock, and here's a terrific group from Italy who are obviously doing just that. Keyboardist Luca Zabbini plays in a style reminiscent of the late Keith Emerson. Guitarist Giacomo Anselmi lays down some great licks which would sound equally good on a violin played at Paginini-like speed ... lots to like here. These songs are originally from their 2012 CD "Coffee in Neukolln", and the concert footage was shot in Rome for their "Vivo" DVD.

https://st.diskunion.net/images/jacket/XAT-1245653511.jpg     

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385 Reply by Tenement Funster

(6 replies, posted in Poems)

That's very good, Peatle ... things I think about almost daily.

My Dad had a theory about how much quicker time seems to pass as we get older. When we're 10 years old, a year is a full 10% of our entire life. When we're 20 years old, a year is now only 5% of our lifespan. At 50, the year is now just 2%, so it seems like a lot less relative to our entire life. I dunno if that's how it works within our thoughts, but it makes perfect sense on paper.

And for what it's worth ... I think "Time Speed" stands up quite well as poem, all on its own.

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386 Reply by Tenement Funster

(42 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Baldguitardude wrote:
Tenement Funster wrote:

Here are brothers Arye & Gil Breslev performing Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" while busking in Jerusalem in 2013 ... amazing work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D97gP-1zyqQ

This one gives me chills every time I listen/watch.

Same here, BGD ... amazing how they pull it all together with a coupla guitars on a sidewalk ... just wow!     

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387 Reply by Tenement Funster

(474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Cheers, CG ... glad you enjoyed it! Muriel certainly is a special talent, with a natural and relaxed style that doesn't quite conceal her brilliance. Thanks for "Close to You" ... that now makes 9 entries from Ms. Anderson in "Tuesday's Flying Fingers". I maintain a spreadsheet for both Flying Fingers and Prog Wednesdays to avoid duplication ... keeps me in line. smile     

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388 Reply by Tenement Funster

(474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Muriel Anderson    "Ammirabile Waltz"    (original)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DruFN3n2h9g

A nice change for Muriel, playing a steel string as opposed to a nylon string classical ... for a family she stayed with in Italy.

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389 Reply by Tenement Funster

(14 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Nice work, Jets ... your chord selection (lots of 7th's) really suits to lingering message in the words. And your playing & singing are equally balanced ... excellent all around work, dude!     

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390 Reply by Tenement Funster

(42 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Here are brothers Arye & Gil Breslev performing Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" while busking in Jerusalem in 2013 ... amazing work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D97gP-1zyqQ     

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391 Reply by Tenement Funster

(1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Good one, Badeye ... didn't know The Guess Who actually wrote a song about d'Bay, b'y.

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392 Reply by Tenement Funster

(3 replies, posted in Poems)

Good words, Beamer ... I agree with Peatle, that a guitar is as good as any therapy. Rock on, buddy!     

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393 Reply by Tenement Funster

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Baldguitardude wrote:

And here’s a great article about how to be courteous while using the internet https://www.simplehelp.net/2006/08/14/h … etiquette/

Yep, a polite request would've got the job done ... we don't need to be spat upon to help anyone out.     

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394 Reply by Tenement Funster

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hahaha! Very witty ... I'll bet you grinned all the time you were working on this.     

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395 Reply by Tenement Funster

(580 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Iona    "Inside My Heart"    London, 2005

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAVkXtAP3yo

Another gorgeous piece from IONA's 2008 DVD filmed at a concert in London. This particular song features a blistering 3-minute solo at the end by David Bainbridge. He's another one of the many great unknown guitarists in the world, and not too bad on keyboards either. The songs lyrics have a hopeful Christianity-themed message, but I don't know if there's a music category for "Prog Gospel" or not smile like there is in Bluegrass or Country music.

Bainbridge's guitar is a Fernandes "Dragonfly Elite" series, which has some cool electronics innovations. Part of it is the patented Fernandes Sustainer pickup in the neck position. When turned on (mini toggle switch) it emits an active pulsating magnetic signal, which keeps the string vibrating infinitely until muted. Steve Hackett (formerly of Genesis) also uses one in his solo work over the past 10 years or so, and really makes it sing. The Sustainer pickup also has a setting to allow the guitarist to play soaring harmonics, without the eardrum-damaging volume usually needed to do this. Yup ... i want one ... but there doesn't seem to be very many in the market. Enjoy!

http://www.passionprogressive.fr/images/dvd-iona2.jpg

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396 Reply by Tenement Funster

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Thanks, BadEye ...  a real blast form the past. In my high school yearbook, under the "Probable Fate" column they listed me as "Lead guitar for Bachman-Turner Overdrive". What's interesting is that I think it was meant to be an insult, because a lot of us in those days didn't think Randy Bachman was either a very good guitarist or singer.

But ... there's no arguing with his success or influence, so these days I'll take it as a compliment! lol     

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397 Reply by Tenement Funster

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Tobias Rauscher    "Colors"    (original)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgvvJoYvjsM

Featuring a new Ibanez AE900 ... beautifully made guitar (lots of subtle / detailed inlay work) with a great sound.     

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398 Reply by Tenement Funster

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An orchestral cover by the Danish National Symphony Orchestra, of the theme from "The Good, The Bad,  and The Ugly" ... cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enuOArEfqGo

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399 Reply by Tenement Funster

(21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

BGD ... there's a thread in the "Bands & Artists" section called "Excellent Cover Bands" ... it could certainly use a refresh:

https://www.chordie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=33064     

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400 Reply by Tenement Funster

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

Cheers, EB and Peatle ... thanks for your comments. I've not had a lot of success trying to put music to my poetry, and I have hundreds of poems. I can come up with chord combinations, riffs, etc. on their own, but never seem to get the music right for the words. I'd pretty much given up trying, but that's probably the wrong way to go ... have to take another crack at it.     

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