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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 01 November 2005 12:33 PM
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Wild Mountain Thyme Here's my version of a pretty old tune, hopefully demonstrating what I've learned since last time. The 'effect' is actually picking on the left side of the bar.  [This message was edited by Charlie McDonald on 02 November 2005 at 09:16 AM.] |
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Joy Wofford Member From: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA |
posted 01 November 2005 12:58 PM
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Charlie, this has always been one of my favorite songs....and you kept that "haunting" quality I like in it. Those effects (as you called them)were great! Pickin' on the other side of the bar, huh? Hmmm, food for thought there...gonna have to try that, really liked the sound. As to your progress, I've been following it with great interest. Maybe you don't want to hear this, but I kinda use your postings as a ruler for my own learning curve. You know, "keeping up with the Jone's", or the Charlies, lol. But honestly, it's helped give me some indication as to my own advancement. It's hard to determine that on your own, as I'm sure you know. So, thank you for doing this. Your playing has really grown, changed, evolved since your first postings. Please keep it up, and please keep sharing with us. I really enjoy it. Sounded absolutely great to me! Joy |
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John Ummel Member From: Arlington, WA. |
posted 01 November 2005 02:25 PM
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Nice Charlie, love that melody and really enjoyed hearing what you did with it it. Kudos. Johnny |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 01 November 2005 04:25 PM
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John and Joy, thanks for the comments. This is mostly a learning experience for me, so I welcome any constructive criticism. |
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Michael Barone Member From: Downingtown, Pennsylvania, USA |
posted 01 November 2005 04:51 PM
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Charlie, I enjoyed hearing your personal touch with this song. You are certainly advancing quickly in developing your own style. Good technique, and - Wow, Nice Tone! Thanks for sharing your music. Mike |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 02 November 2005 03:50 AM
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Thanks, Mike. Comments like these keep me going. If one doesn't have good technique yet, one needs style. |
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MUSICO Member From: Jeremy Williams in Spain |
posted 02 November 2005 05:54 AM
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Nice, Charlie. As music it worked....sometimes we tend to just listen for technique and pedal steelness. ¿Was it an overdub of 2 tracks or 3? Not easy to overdub....being slightly out of tune notices so much more when two instruments are fretless and playing together. Jeremy Williams |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 02 November 2005 09:23 AM
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Thank you, Jeremy. quote: Tho I try to take my technique lessons seriously, and have benefitted most from Joe Wrights pick blocking (using my fingertips), I'm more interested in the overall effect. There are actually 7 or 8 parts overdubbed, some parts doubled for effect. It makes me work harder on intonation, but I also like the 'flanged' effect that comes from doubled parts. This may not be what most steelers are listening for, but rather what can be done with one pass. I like the orchestral effect of steel music. |
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Bob Carlucci Member From: Candor, New York, USA |
posted 02 November 2005 12:21 PM
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Great job Charlie.. I really liked your take on the tune..and yes, what fine progress you have made in your playing skills.. I hear much better control in all areas of your playing. Its more in tune, less bar noise and better placement,your pedaling into notes is more "in time" Thanks again for "letting us in" and allowing us to be part of your rapid learning curve. It really is a lot of fun for us, I hope it is for you too..... bob |
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Grant Johnson Member From: Nashville TN |
posted 02 November 2005 12:35 PM
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Dang, I cannot seem to access this. It is one of my favorite songs. I accompany (guitar) my wife who plays this song on her fiddle. |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 02 November 2005 03:26 PM
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Yes, Bob, it's feeling a little more comfortable now; not totally alien. Occasionally I'll do something that's like 'whoa!', but of course, I can't do it again (but I try it over and over anyway). I can see why steelers practice so much; it becomes compulsive. Thanks. Grant, I'll email it to you, along with Buddy Emmons' version. Of course, my Starter has better tone.... (duck) |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 04 November 2005 04:37 AM
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Shameless bump. |
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Grant Johnson Member From: Nashville TN |
posted 04 November 2005 09:14 AM
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Charlie, thanks for emailing this to me. I really enjoy the ambient feel that you bring to the tune with mulitracked steel parts. |
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