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David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand |
posted 21 May 2003 03:55 PM
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So. Who likes what. Specifically albums where you heard something that made you go; WHAT was that!!! Sure there are many beautiful albums with impecable playing. But I am looking for the things that just pinned you ears back and made you wonder. |
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Gary Walker Member From: Morro Bay, CA |
posted 21 May 2003 04:50 PM
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David, I know this is history but the album that ripped the socks off of me was "Big Hits on Big Steel" by Curly Chalker in '66. That project pushed the steel beyond anything that had been done and still stands out today. Obviously it's still my favorite. |
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John Bresler Member From: Medford, Oregon |
posted 21 May 2003 06:23 PM
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"The Moods of Maurice Anderson", specifically the song "Big D Spree". A new concept with his Universal tuning. |
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Al Marcus Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA |
posted 21 May 2003 06:42 PM
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If you can still get it, Reece wrote it and tabbed it out. "Big D Spree". I got a copy somewhere in my music room. The whole album "Modern Steel Guitar " By Reece in 1968 was, really pushing the envelope. A lot of nice jazz standards in it. And he did it with his revolutionary Bb6-major 7th tuning!.....al [This message was edited by Al Marcus on 21 May 2003 at 06:45 PM.] |
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Reggie Duncan Member From: Mississippi |
posted 21 May 2003 09:28 PM
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Pacific Steel Company. JayDee Maness, Al Perkins, Tom Brumley, Red Rhodes and Sneaky Pete Kleinow. |
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Scott Henderson Member From: Eldon, Missouri, USA |
posted 21 May 2003 10:59 PM
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Hal Rugg" alter ego" was a turning point for me. ------------------ |
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David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand |
posted 22 May 2003 01:04 AM
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Any era is fine for this. I think so far the selections are the correct idea. Seminal albums that still stand the test of time. I had just heard Jimmy Crawford's "Steel Crazy" and wonder what else was out there. So, Sol Hoopii and before, to the newest thing out... but it must curl your socks back! [This message was edited by David L. Donald on 22 May 2003 at 01:05 AM.] |
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Tony Prior Member From: Charlotte NC |
posted 22 May 2003 03:39 AM
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Big Hits on Big Steel was the one of the first 2 Steel albums I ever purchased when I made my first trip to Nashville. I bought BIG HITS because the cover looked way too cool.. How could ya turn down an album with a smiling guy in a shiney suit playing a Sho-Bud on the cover...? and then after listening to it , it still ranks as one of my favorite all time steel records. Another favorite of mine ( as an out there trend setter ) is Buddy with Lenny Breau.. "It's a long way from a 335 guys " theres many great ones and we are fortunate for those years that those guys pushed the Instrument and ability to new levels. tp |
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Pete Burak Member From: Portland, OR USA |
posted 22 May 2003 09:38 AM
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Tommy Hannum - This Ain't Rocket Science A great listen from a great talent! For a real listening treat of the "Progressive" nature, check out Olli Haavisto's "Music For Bus Stops". http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum3/HTML/014811.html |
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Mike Perlowin Member From: Los Angeles CA |
posted 22 May 2003 11:22 AM
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For me it was Buddy Emmons Live at the convention. The first time I the opening lick in "The Preacher" I nearly fell out of my chair. |
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David Mason Member From: Cambridge, MD, USA |
posted 22 May 2003 11:27 AM
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Dave Ristram plays rock and fusion on "Crisis at the Theme Park", including a killer version of the Jeff Beck/Stevie Wonder tune "Cause We've Ended as Lovers". Dan Tyack plays New Orleans funk/blues on "Blackened Toast", including a great guest solo by Paul Franklin on "Sleepwalk". Bruce Kaphan plays sort of ambient pedal steel on "Slider", but with a lot more balls than most new age stuff. All available from b0b here. |
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Ray Jenkins Member From: Gold Canyon Az. Pinal U.S.A. |
posted 22 May 2003 11:33 AM
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Anything by Mike Smith. Ray ------------------ |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 22 May 2003 11:47 AM
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I'm with Mike on this one- Emmons Live at the '77 ISGC double album set, now on CD thru buddyemmons.com; Buddy in excellent form doing Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery, Ennio Morricone tunes in stunning arrangements- and playing the classics Way to Survive and Mansion on the Hill... Hot Club of America in Hi-Fi - Jody Carver & Johnny Cucci kickin' booty like an east coast West & Bryant- an amazing musical artifact Introducing Joe Maize and His Cordsmen- Steel in a lounge pop setting from the 50's with novelty numbers and sound FX stylings- an eye opener POCO's second album (orange groves on the cover) second side- Rusty Young burning up C6th thru a leslie and wah. SUITE STEEL: a compilation from the early 70's with Emmons, Young, Sneaky Pete and others BJ Cole with Luke Vibert- Stop The Panic; Brit Pop Dj Electronica dance music with steel Vanduras= Gary Brandin- retro-moderne lounge pop with great playing and arrangements Alvino Rey= Swingin' Fling: 50's great Big Band charts with startling steel guitar interjections Alvino's work 60's as a studio player for "Esquivel!" lots of various cuts i can't hold it exclusively to whole albums... there are so many examples of individual cuts or singles thru the years that have crystaline hair raising moments.... Sneaky Pete's fuzztone mutitrack string section on Danny O'Keefe's "Quits"...Emmons on JB Sebastian's "Rainbows all over your blues"...Tom Brumley on Rick Nelson's "Last Time Around"...
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Paul Osbty Member From: Seattle, Washington, USA |
posted 22 May 2003 12:06 PM
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"Dave Ristram plays rock and fusion on "Crisis at the Theme Park"," I would be very interested in hearing this. I can't seem to find it, though. Any ideas? I have mentioned this before, but I first was inspired by Steve Howe (of Yes) of all things. The genre of music that is Yes is the LAST place I thought steel would be used, but he made it work. He is a multi-guitarist, so it is yet another guitar that he uses, not his principal instrument. The most far-reaching example of his is the Relayer album by Yes. Steel all over the place (E9th AND lap). In one song he uses E9th, sitar, 12 string acoustic, and Telecaster! [This message was edited by Paul Osbty on 22 May 2003 at 02:06 PM.] |
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David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand |
posted 22 May 2003 12:07 PM
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My budget hurts just looking at this list and that's fine with me. Keep'em commin' Very interesting stuff so far. Big D Spree sounds just right for me with 5 D's in my name. [This message was edited by David L. Donald on 22 May 2003 at 01:51 PM.] |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 22 May 2003 12:08 PM
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Dave Ristrim's CD is available thru the Steel Forum Catalog!!!! |
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CrowBear Schmitt Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France |
posted 22 May 2003 02:19 PM
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BJ Cole fer sure   ------------------ |
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Al Marcus Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA |
posted 22 May 2003 04:35 PM
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David-Check with Reece Anderson, he may still have "Big D Spree" available and with tab too.....al  |
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Johan Jansen Member From: Europe |
posted 22 May 2003 11:54 PM
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Dan Tyack 'Blackened Toast' for shure!! Love the tone and approach! JJ ------------------ [This message was edited by Johan Jansen on 23 May 2003 at 06:14 AM.] |
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David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand |
posted 23 May 2003 08:50 AM
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I emailed Reece for a copy of Big D Spree. > Unfortunately he has no more copies. One or two people actually have called me Big D. [This message was edited by David L. Donald on 23 May 2003 at 11:27 AM.] |
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Michael Haselman Member From: St. Paul Park, Minnesota, USA |
posted 23 May 2003 09:38 AM
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How about "Nashville Bar Association," with Buddy, et al? Pedal steels subbing for horn sections. I still love that picture on the sleeve where they're all wearing judge's robes. ------------------ |
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Joe Henry Member From: Ebersberg, Germany |
posted 23 May 2003 02:18 PM
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If you´re asking for progressive steel, my big favorite right now is "Stirfried-Electrafried Live". Buddy Cage, of course. |
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Eric West Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA |
posted 23 May 2003 03:20 PM
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I kind of liked Glaciers Come, Glaciers Go. by Ned Selfe. What the hell. It sounded "progressive" to me. EJL |
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Chuck McGill Member From: Jackson, Tn |
posted 23 May 2003 03:51 PM
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I agree Johan. Dan Tyack and also Dave Ristrim(excuse the spelling if wrong) These guys have a real different approach I like. And the tone is cool. I have never listed my gear in fear my wife will trace me to the forum  but I'm feeling especially brave today. So here goesEmmons D10 push/pull Birds eye satin 8x5 |
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David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand |
posted 23 May 2003 06:15 PM
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Having had Buddy Cage play at my home about a dozen years ago, I am not surprised to see him in this list. A great jam we had that night. |
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William Steward Member From: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands |
posted 24 May 2003 10:04 AM
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There are several suggestions here which I am going to search out. Steel recordings outside the well-worn genres of country, blues, and bebop jazz seem to be few and far between. Some of my favourites so far are: Susan Alcorn "Uma" (I obtained from SFG), Bruce Kaphan "Slider" (there are a few free downloads of his playing at www.brucekaphan.com), Bill Stafford "Going Home" available from Scotty (some well-known selections arranged with a difference). As far as accompaniment it is interesting to hear how Brian Blade has incorporated steel into his compositions on 'Perceptual' and 'Brian Blade Fellowship' recordings (Dave Easley on steel). I would appreciate leads on other artists working outside the usual stylistic 'boxes'. |
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David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand |
posted 24 May 2003 03:19 PM
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I'll add some fine steel work from Lionel Wendling on Full Time Job. |
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R. E. Klaus Member From: Montana, USA |
posted 24 May 2003 11:48 PM
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The two "Area Code 615" albums with Weldon Myrick (still available from http://weldonmyrick.com/products.htm), "Two of a Kind" with Johnny and Wayne Cox , Paul Franklin "Play by Play" and his work with "Gallery", Julian Thorpe "Take Your Pick"(with Blondie Calderon) and "The Jet Age", "Suite Steel" with Buddie Emmons, Sneaky Pete, Rusty Young, Red Rhodes, and J. D. Maness. [This message was edited by R. E. Klaus on 24 May 2003 at 11:51 PM.] |
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David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand |
posted 25 May 2003 01:00 AM
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Jet Age looks to have a great crew! |
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Bobby Lee Sysop From: Cloverdale, North California, USA |
posted 25 May 2003 11:13 AM
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Buddy Emmons' black album. I had no idea that such music was even possible. To me, it's the instrumental equivalent of Sgt. Pepper's. |
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David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand |
posted 25 May 2003 03:51 PM
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The Black album has always been on my list. Along with Live at Berklee and the steel show album. BE rules! [This message was edited by David L. Donald on 25 May 2003 at 03:51 PM.] |
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Terry Wood Member From: Marshfield, MO |
posted 25 May 2003 10:06 PM
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Julian Tharpe's recordings titled Take Your Pick, The Jet Age, Southern Fried Steel, and when I heard him playing live that put the icing on the cake. Never heard anything or anyone else play like him before or since. Woody |
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Susan Alcorn Member From: Houston, TX, USA |
posted 26 May 2003 01:02 PM
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God, so many . . . The Buddy Emmons black album Lloyd Green's early albums, especially the one with Tammy Wynette's "You and Me" Jimmy Day -- "Big Hits on Steel Guitar" Maurice Anderson and Tommy Morrell -- "Sextet Session" The Curly Chalker album with "Gentle on my Mind" and "The Look of Love" Marshall Hall Hal Rugg's "Alter Ego" was breathtaking -- "Send in the Clowns" -- beautiful. |
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William Steward Member From: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands |
posted 26 May 2003 06:24 PM
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Susan - I will definitely search out those suggestions. Have you got any new recordings in the works? Perhaps the first Monk steel tribute? I listen to your Monk Medley a lot and your original compositions are stunning too. |
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HowardR Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y. |
posted 26 May 2003 07:00 PM
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maybe not progressive by today's definition, but "The Wylie Butler" by Cal Hand was quite a different sounding steel recording to me in the early 80's. |
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David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand |
posted 27 May 2003 01:20 AM
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quote: I have T.M''s Go Uptown. Him and Reece together, whoah must be hot! |
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Bob Watson Member From: Champaign, Illinois, U.S. |
posted 27 May 2003 02:30 PM
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Doug Jernigan's Uptown to Country was the first steel album that blew me away. His version of "My Funny Valentine" and the Miles Davis tune "Four" made me realize the potential of the Pedal Steel Guitar in the Jazz idiom. I had always liked the sound of a steel but hearing it applied to a wide variety of music inspired me to learn how to play one. |
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Garry Vanderlinde Member From: Garden Grove, California, USA |
posted 27 May 2003 08:26 PM
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Santo and Johnny are the Masters (!) and the Vanduras are carrying on their proud tradition. |
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Brandin Member From: Newport Beach CA. USA |
posted 30 May 2003 07:53 AM
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Thank you Dave, and thank you Garry. GB |
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Hans Drissen Member From: Amsterdam - Netherlands |
posted 30 May 2003 12:09 PM
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Am I the only one who comes up with Lloyd Green ? I still find him the most tastefull steelplayer on this planet. Furthermore I am very impressed by Mike G. Smith, (Dreams of India) |
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