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Strummerboy Bill wrote:Something I noticed (I'm still noticing little musical passages!!) 
), right at the beginning, at 0:58 and1:56, did you catch that little barred run he did? Did it remind you of The Ventures' "Walk Don't Run" a little? I guess it reminded me because it was the first ever barre chord run I was taught as a teen.
You've got a keen eye, Bill ... I went back and watched that run you mentioned, and is indeed a lot like the Ventures one.
I'll give another endorsement for the thumb-over Neo describes. I use it a lot on the bass guitar, to create staccatos on the E-string.
This is really thought-provoking, Neo ... well done, indeed. You, Peatle, and Easybeat, and the rest of our Chordie crew from "down under" really have a way of capturing / expressing things with words. I love this one.
Nice song, Neo ... very good! It reminds me somewhat of Gordon Lightfoot's "In the Early Morning Rain", which is (wait for it) almost as good as yours!
Percy Mayfield "Hit the Road, Jack" (arranged & performed by Michael Chapdelaine)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F61Dy5xZTwI
Haven't had Michael up for a long time ... this is one of my favorite arrangements of his.
Hi Bill ...
I'm not sure what the problem is as you're describing it, so I'm having trouble proposing a solution. Are you saying that you're unintentionally muting strings while picking within the chords?
That's a good chart, Roger. I always think of the Steppenwolf song "Magic Carpet Ride" where the main riff is that 3-note structure in G (starting at D > C > G). I picked one of these Hal Leonard "Chord Wheel" doo-hickies a few years back, and it's also very helpful.
Great story, Bill ... quite an adventure. Sheet music would have done me no good, 'cuz I can't read it. As long as his guitar had fret markers, that would be how I'd try to stay with him. Imagine trying to keep up with Lee Pomeroy. He plays left-handed, but leaves the guitar strung conventionally, i.e., all of his chord shapes and scale patterns are upside down!
Apt description of the many who shout first and ask questions later ... wonderfully put, Peatle.
Terrific choice, Badeye ... nice to see you back. I did some "pinch hitting" last week for you, but you're a lot better at bat than I am.
Roxy Music "Out of the Blue" and "For Your Pleasure" London, 2001
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nnA72_kSkE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR_SqG1NLrk
I couldn't decide on one selection for this week, so here are two from Roxy Music's terrific concert at the Apollo Theatre in London, from 2001. Roxy Music always had a bit of an avante garde edge to their style, and no one (except for perhaps Todd Rundgren or Split Enz) really came close to producing music anywhere similar. Vocalist Bryan Ferry's unique style has made them easily recognizable. This performance features a stellar violin solo by Lucy Wilkins, reminiscent of Eddie Jobson. And Phil Manzanera's iconic red 1964 Gibson Firebird is high up on my wish-I-owned-one list. There's a wonderful article about Phil in the June 2018 issue of "Guitar World" ... a true gentleman.
The dramatic one-by-one exit of the band members at the end of "For Your Pleasure" (while the song plays on) is both haunting and beautiful ... enjoy!
Classical Guitar wrote:Thank you . He is a great player and showed respect for his guitar. Good clean playing with a hard song to play.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, CG ... thanks for your comment. Mr. Dobson is indeed a class act all the way around.
No company is immune from the changing forces of the global economy. We've had a couple of discussion threads in recent months about Gibson's financial woes, and like them or not, there are an ever-increasing number of lower-cost / high-quality manufacturers in the guitar business from all over the planet. The whole thing reminds me of a quote from Agent Smith in "The Matrix":
I like your choice of the 80/20 strings, Eppy, which I also prefer. It seems that most acoustic guitarists prefer the Phosphor-Bronze strings, but I find the 80/20' s a bit brighter with a stronger sound projection. Sounds like you're really enjoying your new sound ... and that's what it's all about!
joeyjoeyjoey wrote:Congrats. Nothing like a NGD. Pictures????
I had one up yesterday okay, but now see it's been replaced by a bunch of gobble-dee-gook. I'll see if it can be redone.
Ewan Dobson "Laser Monk" (original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo1Olh8ce5k
A unique and nicely played piece featuring Ewan over-laying all three parts to get the harmonies ... he obviously studied counterpoint at some period in his life.
Very nice values expressed, Jets60 ... really like this a lot. It plays out nicely as a warm bluesy song. I love the use of 7ths in a song like this, because they convey a lingering thought type of feel. Awesome work!
After trying several different bass guitars out, I took Zurf's advice and went with the Epiphone Thunderbird Pro IV:
It feels and sounds great, and the Active EQ really makes it growl and honk. I had to add a bit of relief to the neck (truss rod adjustment) because it was almost flat and thus had some string buzz ... problem solved now. All my other guitars and amps are packed, because we're moving next week ... the music room feels empty. It's built using a 5-layered neck-thru construction (3 maple, 2 walnut), so it has lots of sustain and a warm earthy tone.
Missing your "Friday Blues Fix", Badeye ... I hope all's well? Here's one to stave off withdrawal:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzt-kUjHw2Y
Here's another "view of Beethoven" by the clever Peter Schickele (a.k.a. P.D.Q. Bach), where he's viewing Beethoven's 5th as a sports event, with the orchestra hamming it up a bit, a referee supervising, slow mo replays, penalties called, and play-by-play coverage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzXoVo16pTg
Same concert, CG, but a different tune from it ... good find. There's an interview with Deep Purple's former guitarist (Ritchie Blackmore) in this month's issue of "Guitar" magazine. In it, he says he never gets tired of playing "Smoke of the Water".
Thanks for the heads up, CG ... that's really odd 'cuz it's usually the reverse. Try this one; it's the same rendition, but posted by someone else:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2flkv-sgbY
Deep Purple "Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming" London, 2000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49XBmLTwWsQ
One of the greatest concerts of all time, with all band members firing seamessly, and Ian Gillan in fine voice. This rendition features some amazing guitar playing by Steve Morse, who does roll offs with both his volume and tone knobs better than anyone I know of ... helps to have long fingers! His guitar is a custom rig built by Ernie Ball "Music Man", which features a 4-pickup configuration designed by Steve, as well as some on-board switching options which he uses very effectively. He prefers to do most of his guitar tones organically (i.e., at the source) instead of using lots of boxes or input from the house. This is a real jewel ... enjoy!
Good words, EB ...
I once read that when one is truly at peace with their convictions, they don't feel the need to impose them on others.
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I also can't find a Canadian on-line seller.