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Topic: Mp3 - "God Only Knows" on my Asher lap steel.
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Steinar Gregertsen
Member From: Arendal, Norway
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posted 19 December 2004 05:10 PM
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Figured I should share this one,- one of the quietest recordings I've ever done, and therefore also one of the hardest (nowhere to hide in here).
It's my version of the Beach Boys classic "God Only Knows" in a stripped down arrangement, just me on my Asher, a Tele, a fretless bass and programmed drums...The Asher is tuned to open-D, and the 'sitar' sound on the bridge is made by using Loni Specter's "Slipperislide".
The file is 4,9Mb, but there's a shorter version on my website for those with a slow connection. Hope you enjoy it, and a Merry Christmas to you all! God Only Knows Steinar ------------------
www.gregertsen.com
[This message was edited by Steinar Gregertsen on 19 December 2004 at 05:11 PM.]
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Andy Volk
Member From: Boston, MA
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posted 19 December 2004 05:31 PM
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Very nice, Steinar! You really allow the steel to sing the song. You can't go wrong with a great melody and Brian Wilson is a fountain of them. Makes me want to re-visit my old arrangement of Warmth of the Sun. Happy holidays! |
Gary Boyett
Member From: Colorado
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posted 19 December 2004 06:35 PM
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I loved it!. It is well worth the wait for us slow-pokes out here. Thank you![This message was edited by Gary Boyett on 19 December 2004 at 06:40 PM.] |
Loni Specter
Member From: West Hills, CA, USA
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posted 20 December 2004 01:43 AM
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Steinar,
Great track indeed! Magnificent talent! I'm honored to be a small part of this piece.
Season's best to you and your family.
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Andy Greatrix
Member From: Edmonton Alberta
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posted 20 December 2004 06:02 AM
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I'm sitting here at 7 AM, after just listening to this wonderfull musical offering. There is fresh snow on the ground outside and hot tea in the pot. It all seems to fit. Thank you for a beautiful musical moment. |
Stephen Gambrell
Member From: Ware Shoals, South Carolina, USA
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posted 20 December 2004 06:33 AM
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That is beautiful! One of my all-time favorite melodies, with a great bare-bones arrangement. Thanks for sharing that one! |
Mike Simpson
Member From: Gilbert, Arizona, USA
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posted 20 December 2004 06:40 AM
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Steinar,
That sounds beautiful, excellent vocal quality in the melody line with the steel.------------------
Big Mike
http://www.blueswizards.net |
CrowBear Schmitt
Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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posted 20 December 2004 06:45 AM
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Very nice indeed Steinar 
Thanx for puttin' it up for us
Gut Juhl  |
Jim Palenscar
Member From: Oceanside, Calif, USA
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posted 20 December 2004 07:30 AM
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Wow! Fantastic! Great job- what a wonderful song that is! |
Steinar Gregertsen
Member From: Arendal, Norway
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posted 20 December 2004 08:14 AM
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Thanks guys! Doing this song was quite scary, and highly educational I might add,- it's such a beautiful tune and I didn't want to make a mess of it.
Then there was the drums,- programming a steady rock beat is a piece of cake, but making brushes sound 'live' was a real challenge. And I won't even mention how many variations I tried on the guitar before I was happy with it..  I originally wanted to do this one on my Lazy River Weissenborn, but after one night of that I found it needed the smoother sound of the electric, so I ended up using the neck pickup on the Asher.
Steinar ------------------
www.gregertsen.com
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Dan Tyack
Member From: Seattle, WA USA
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posted 20 December 2004 08:21 AM
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I love that Steinar! That's going in rotation in my MP3 player, for sure. Great song, great arrangement, great playing.------------------
www.tyack.com
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Bill Leff
Member From: Santa Cruz, CA, USA
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posted 20 December 2004 08:50 AM
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That's just plain beautiful. If there's going to be another "Incredible Lap Steel Guitar" CD, that track ought to be on it. |
Chuck S. Lettes
Member From: Denver, Colorado
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posted 20 December 2004 10:02 AM
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Very nice arrangement, Steinar. I like your interpretation and the clear sounds of your guitars. You really brought out the melody of the song.
Chuck |
Gerald Ross
Member From: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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posted 20 December 2004 10:27 AM
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Very nice Steinar. Keep 'em coming. What is your recording setup? ------------------
Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
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Brandin
Member From: Newport Beach CA. USA
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posted 20 December 2004 10:27 AM
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Nice job Steinar!!GB |
Steinar Gregertsen
Member From: Arendal, Norway
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posted 20 December 2004 10:37 AM
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quote:
What is your recording setup?
Gerald,- I go through a POD (the first original one), to a TL Audio 'Ivory' tube preamp, and into my PC where I record and mix in Nuendo.
When I need overdrive I usually use a 'Route 66' overdrive/compressor in front of the POD, so I just leave the POD at 'Black Panel' and treat it as a straight guitar amp. Steinar ------------------
www.gregertsen.com
[This message was edited by Steinar Gregertsen on 20 December 2004 at 10:39 AM.]
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mickd
Member From: london,england
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posted 20 December 2004 12:14 PM
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great stuff |
Rick Alexander
Member From: Florida, USA
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posted 20 December 2004 01:06 PM
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beautiful . . |
Terry VunCannon
Member From: Randleman, North Carolina, USA
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posted 20 December 2004 02:08 PM
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Steiner...That is great...another one for your CD maybe??? |
Steinar Gregertsen
Member From: Arendal, Norway
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posted 20 December 2004 02:18 PM
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Terry,- yep, that's the intention..
Now I'll just let it rest for a while before I give it the 'finishing touch'..Steinar |
Don Joslin
Member From: Trapped in Minnesota and longing for New Mexico
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posted 20 December 2004 02:41 PM
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Steinar -That was awesome! I love most of Brian Wilson's stuff and you've done it justice. Let me know when the CD is ready Don PS - I know I owe you an email but as of Thursday I'll be in the hospital for a week or so taking care of the neck thing (my neck not my guitar's ). Once again, wonderful rendition of a great tune! ------------------
 Country Music - (kun'tree myoo'zik) n. - Three chords and the
--------- truth.
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Mike D
Member From: Phx, Az
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posted 20 December 2004 03:14 PM
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Schweet! Georgeous tones and touch Steinar.------------------
Half-assed bottleneck and lap slide player. Full-assed Builder of resonator instruments.
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Roger Marshall
Member From: Oceanside, California, USA
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posted 20 December 2004 03:46 PM
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Man, that was great! It even sounded wonderful through my computer speakers. I'd love to hear that uncompressed through a good sound system. Really sweet Steiner!!Roger |
Travis Bernhardt
Member From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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posted 20 December 2004 04:38 PM
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Very nice! And great job on the drum programming, too--that's hard to do.-Travis |
Steinar Gregertsen
Member From: Arendal, Norway
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posted 20 December 2004 06:40 PM
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I have to say I'm overwhelmed by the response I've received, a big thanks to you all!
This has been a much needed inspiration for me, since my work on the album project (temporarily dubbed "Southern Moon. Northern Light.") had kinda stalled and I had to force myself to start working on this recording.
Thanks to your positive responses I now feel I have some new energy and inspiration, and can get back on track. And Don,- good luck with your surgery, hope you get well! Steinar ------------------
www.gregertsen.com
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Joel Newman
Member From: Myersville, Maryland, USA
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posted 21 December 2004 08:12 AM
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yes, yes! Wonderful, an inspiration to us new to lap steel . . .sumthin to shoot for . .
Tanx!
Joel |
Mike Ruffin
Member From: El Paso, Texas, USA
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posted 21 December 2004 02:24 PM
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Steiner, that is really sweet sounding. Thanks for the inspiration.HO!HO!HO!
Mike
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Jeff Strouse
Member From: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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posted 21 December 2004 03:33 PM
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Awesome, Steinar! |
Steinar Gregertsen
Member From: Arendal, Norway
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posted 21 December 2004 04:27 PM
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In case there's any audiophiles in here,- I've spent eight hours working on the track today, and have uploaded a much better version.
Thanks for listening. Steinar ------------------
www.gregertsen.com
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Russ Young
Member From: Seattle, Washington, USA
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posted 21 December 2004 04:58 PM
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Congratulations, Steinar -- it's magnificent.However, I intend to hang onto the mp3 I have of you playing it on your Superior ... just exercising my contractual rights! |
James Quackenbush
Member From: Pomona, New York, USA
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posted 21 December 2004 05:07 PM
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Steinar ,
That was a totally enjoyable experience..
You need to post more !!....It's just what I needed after a hustle bustle day !!....Excellent !!......Sincerely, Jim |
Bill Blacklock
Member From: Powell River, British Columbia, Canada
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posted 21 December 2004 07:48 PM
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Nice chops Steinar, have a great Christmas. |
David Siegler
Member From: Mill Valley, CA USA
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posted 22 December 2004 03:55 AM
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That 8 hours of work makes it even nicer. Can't wait for you to finish the disc. Great stuff! |
Christer Fredriksen
Member From: Kristiansand, Norway
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posted 23 December 2004 04:28 AM
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Fytti grisen Steinar!
That was really beautiful, nice work on the programming and of course your playing is excellent. I'm looking forward to the CD..
Christer |
Craig Prior
Member From: National City, California, USA
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posted 23 December 2004 08:23 PM
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Steiner: very sensitive treatment of a beautiful tune. Inspiring.Craig. |
Paul Arntson
Member From: Bothell ,WA (just outside Seattle)
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posted 23 December 2004 08:56 PM
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Absolutely Wonderful, Steinar!![This message was edited by Paul Arntson on 23 December 2004 at 08:57 PM.] |
Mike Neer
Member From: NJ
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posted 23 December 2004 09:03 PM
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Soulful and beautiful. |
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