Here It Is

[This message was edited by Jesse Harris on 10 June 2003 at 09:22 AM.]

Actually, Pete Grant, Terry Wendt and I bounced that version back and forth for a while and came up with a pretty accurate transcription. I think I can still play it. I've never been able to convince my band to work it up, but I use several ideas in solos all the time. Some of the triplet stuff is WAY COOL.

The 2 E9 "speed" ( yes, the dreaded "S Word") picking CDs I got from him are EXCELLENT in this respect.

Also, after going through them both in a period of two weeks, they've helped me massively in "deciphering" licks that were puzzling me. Most of them I've found "keys" to were done on a standard setup as far as I can tell.

(I've got a couple I can tab out that were really stumping me, and wouldn't be "giving away" any "secrets" on the CDs. It's got to do with starting on a minor riff, and going major, sliding up two frets from the start point letting the pedals off.)

I felt pretty silly when I found out that the "Nervous Breakdown", that some of these guys have been trying to cop from the Brad Paisley CD is 30 years old! DOne by Jerry Reed, and if my fading memory serves me, PF was 18 at the time!

Anyhow, I highly recommend his CDs for anybody needing fresh ideas, or trying to "transcribe" his "old stuff".

Back to it.

larry if you could send me some of that I would be forever grateful

I'm sure it's not exactly like Paul played it, but it sounds very close to me. One of the hottest and hippest solos I've ever heard on steel.

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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps

[This message was edited by Larry Bell on 10 June 2003 at 03:04 PM.]

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Steel what?

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DavidWright.us
Sierra Guitars

Sierra S-12 9&7
Peavey-2000-PX-300

His attack, touch and phrasing makes him among the all time greats. And forever places him in that league of so few that are truly awesome. His ability to create outstanding licks ON the spot puts him in the league held by sooooo very few. He deserves all the accolades he has received; and will continue to receive in the future.

May God continue to bless him with this gift that is ONLY possible through the grace of our precious Savior,

If you go to the TUNINGS page (accessible from b0b.com) you'll see the standard E9 changes. Also noteworthy that the entire solo is done from the 8th string up.

The levers' physical location vary somewhat, but they just happen to be in the same location on my guitar as on Paul's (Left Knee moving left raises the E's; Right Knee moving left lowers them -- both half step changes)
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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps

[This message was edited by Larry Bell on 12 June 2003 at 06:56 AM.]

The Walk of Life solo was originally an improvised solo (not a composed one) that I learned during rehearsals. We rehearsed 2 months for the tour. Mark wanted all the details right(Lights, Guitar changes, and ofcourse the music)

Each day of rehearsals were taped. I would experiment with different solos as did everyone until I heard that one back. It was a keeper, so I commited it to memory. I did vary it sometimes on shows out of boredom, but it basically stayed the same throughout the tour.

Nervous Breakdown was a first take solo that haunts me to this day. I wanted to play it over and pocket it better as it does rush. Hearing it still makes me cringe. I was very nervous being that it was the first time I had ever recorded with Reed. I knew all of his instrumentals become guitar history. That was too much pressure for me at that age. Anyway thanks for remembering those moments.

You've brought us to a new level. You keep raising the bar and we keep stretching for it.

I learned a lot about the instrument and the process of improvisation dissecting that solo. Truly, one of the best ever.

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Steel what?

Plese post a sound clip once you get it done.

Looking forward to being blown away yet again by that solo.

It is excellent.

PF blends so well, you would have thought PSG was not associated with country.... awesome job on Sr. Franlin's part.

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Bill Fulbright
Mullen D-10 8x7; Gibson ES-165; Peavey Vegas 400;
ICQ# 2251620 My Music Site