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Joey Ace Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada |
posted 11 December 2002 07:06 AM
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Daniel Lanois is know around the world as a Producer and Guitartist. If you don't know him check his Discoraphy at http://www.daniellanois.com/ What's VERY interesing is in the NEWS section of his web page, where he talks about his upcoming album, he says, quote: All right!! |
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John Lacey Member From: Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada |
posted 11 December 2002 07:17 AM
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That's great news. I replaced Danny in Sylvia Tyson's band in '78 before he made his producer trek. |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 11 December 2002 09:36 AM
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quote: I've felt that way myself on occaision... there are some great pix in the photos section of the website: of Daniel using his Sho~Bud as a music stand/coffee table;some interesting reference points on his steel neck above the existing fretboard; a front on shot of him at the steel this is exciting! [This message was edited by Dave Van Allen on 11 December 2002 at 10:00 AM.] |
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Dwight Mark Member From: Denver, Colorado, USA |
posted 11 December 2002 09:47 AM
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Speaking of steel guitar coffee tables. You can get a vintage acoustic steel guitar coffee table at: http://www.topshelfmusic.com/ under Acoustic Instruments
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chas smith Member From: Encino, CA, USA |
posted 11 December 2002 11:09 AM
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I mentioned on a previous thread that a group I was with played on a same venue as Daniel this past summer. He did a solo set on a Sho-Bud thru a Vox AC30 with what I considered to be about the sweetest overdriven sound I've heard. He doesn't use finger picks and he's not playing 'traditional' style steel guitar repertoire. It sounds like what one would play if they just loved what these guitars sound like. I could have listened all night. |
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Jon Light Member From: Brooklyn, NY |
posted 11 December 2002 11:59 AM
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I've been aware of DL as a producer for years but it was his sharing the bill with Emmylou on the Sessions at W. 54th program that was a major eye opener. The control of his guitars, the touch, the tone, the extremely personal approach, the musicians around him (bass player Darryl Johnson knocked my socks off! If I ever get more serious about bass I want to be him when I grow up). I have major respect for Lanois. I look forward to hearing what he brings to steel. |
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CrowBear Schmitt Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France |
posted 12 December 2002 12:41 AM
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i saw Daniel in New Orleans a while back and i really liked his personal approach or feelin. He played a lap Steel on a few tunes as well. Canadians have contributed so much and what great talents  ------------------ |
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Nathan Delacretaz Member From: Austin, Texas, USA |
posted 12 December 2002 09:27 AM
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As I understand it, Lanois has produced/engineered (?) some work by a fantastic jazz drummer named Brian Blade. Blade's group "Brian Blade Fellowship" features some pedal steel work by a guy named Dave Easley - anybody know him? Is he on the Forum by chance? Very ethereal, atmospheric stuff - and the only real experimental jazz stuff I've heard done on steel. |
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Joey Ace Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada |
posted 12 December 2002 09:39 AM
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I'm impressed you know who Dave is. It's players like this that will carry Steel into the future, IMO. Respect the past but don't stop progress. There's an article, that DownBeat rejected, about Dave here. |
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Nathan Delacretaz Member From: Austin, Texas, USA |
posted 12 December 2002 10:09 AM
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Yeah, Joey - Dave is blazing a trail that will hopefully open up some things for the instrument. It's weird because I know the rock/fusion world a lot better than I know country, but I've opened up to country since discovering the great harmonic and sonic possibilties of our beloved steel... I've finally [and thankfully] reached that point where styles don't matter much to me anymore; the only question is "does this music have integrity?" IMO, Lanois/Blade/Easley all represent a very valuable camp of modern music. |
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Larry Bell Member From: Englewood, Florida |
posted 12 December 2002 10:12 AM
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Easley is like Greg Leisz on steroids. I have all the Blades stuff and there are some tunes that feature Dave's really cool approach, some of them pretty much up front. Some very inovative steel playing. YOU WILL NOT HEAR A SINGLE STEEL GUITAR CLICHE IN HIS PLAYING. ------------------ |
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Nathan Delacretaz Member From: Austin, Texas, USA |
posted 12 December 2002 10:16 AM
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Leisz is another one - good call, Larry. And although kd Lang creditied Greg with "singlehandedly liberating steel guitar from the bonds of country music" (or something like that), I think Easley is even less bound by the traditional steel role and sound... They're both great - and worthwhile listening for anyone who's curious about the non-country universe.. |
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Matt Steindl Member From: New Orleans, LA, USA |
posted 12 December 2002 02:17 PM
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Dave Easley is one of the reasons that I took the PSG plunge. If you were ever at any gigs in Nawlins w/ Dave playing, I was usually the nerd standing right in front of Dave watching his feet and knees. I havent seen him around much lately(been staying in a lot!). I know that he was living in Hammond a few years ago and comuted to gigs in the city. Anyway, he is a super nice guy and is always happy to talk about steel. By the way, I think he has some kinda home made midi-rig. Wish he would participate in the forum and let us know whazup! ------------------ |
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Fredrik Carno Member From: Sweden |
posted 21 August 2006 02:29 PM
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Hello, Daniel Lanois is one of my favorite musicians, oh the things he do.. Here is Danny with me to the right and the beautiful singning Maria Wagenius to the left. http://www.fredrikcarno.com/pics hmm.. how do I resize the picture... in firefox, right click and choose view image. Regards [This message was edited by Fredrik Carno on 21 August 2006 at 02:59 PM.] |
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Chris LeDrew Member From: Newfoundland, Canada |
posted 21 August 2006 03:11 PM
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Here's me with my brother and some guy who wouldn't stop talking about the tone of his LDG. [This message was edited by Chris LeDrew on 21 August 2006 at 05:23 PM.] |
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Fredrik Carno Member From: Sweden |
posted 21 August 2006 03:15 PM
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Nice pic.. [This message was edited by Fredrik Carno on 21 August 2006 at 10:55 PM.] |
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Joey Ace Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada |
posted 21 August 2006 05:33 PM
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Cool pix! Dan is from my town, and returns on occasion. Did anyone notice this post is 4 years old? |
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Greg Simmons Member From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
posted 21 August 2006 06:50 PM
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Here's an audio interview with Daniel from May 2006 ------------------ [This message was edited by Greg Simmons on 21 August 2006 at 06:50 PM.] |
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