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Sam Minnitti Member From: New Rochelle, NY |
posted 03 January 2004 01:38 PM
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Wow, I missed some good stuff on the forum while I was away, Rick's recording of Pork Pie hat being one of them. Rick this is really fantastic!. Your tone, feel, choice of notes and harmony are terrific. When your vocal comes in, it is truly haunting and right in the Mingus/Miles vein. I'm sure Mingus would have really liked your rendition. You may want to send it to his wife, Sue Mingus at mingusweb@mingusmingusmingus.com I sent you an email too, Happy New Year! Sam ------------------ |
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BDBassett Member From: Rimrock AZ |
posted 04 January 2004 12:51 PM
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I'm blown away. I had seen the thread and scrolled right by it, not knowing what I was missing. I'm glad you alerted me. Rick, I too am excited about checking out the new MSA. I'll report my findings. BD |
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Derek Duplessie Member From: La Jolla CA USA |
posted 06 January 2004 10:10 PM
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Unbelieveable Rick!! You are truly innovative and amazing! It's hard enough to play jazz on steel, let alone to sing too. Not only that but you're a great lead guitarist, and expert bassist too! Some guys like you just got a double portion on talent! How about making a steel guitar CD this New Year? Cheers, Derek |
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Pat Goodbla Member From: Las Vegas, NV USA |
posted 07 January 2004 06:19 PM
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Well done, thank you. More is better. ------------------ |
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Eric West Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA |
posted 07 January 2004 06:58 PM
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Aww Geezz! I had this about half downloaded and got side tracked. Finally got to it today. What a track. I ain't got the words. I'd pay fifty bucks admission to watch a single act like that. Seriously. Don't discount trying a single. At least try it with a couple hours material. Mose, etc. Man you'd SELL. Another thought might be "Music of the Night" from the Phantom of the Opera. Either way, what you've done is GREAT! EJL |
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Robert Porri Member From: Windsor, Connecticut, USA |
posted 07 January 2004 07:31 PM
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What a great version. Wonderful playing and the vocals were icing on the cake. Bob P. |
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Rick Schmidt Member From: Carlsbad, CA. USA |
posted 09 January 2004 07:20 AM
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Thanks so much guys! Ya'll are really inspiring me to try some more stuff like this. This has really been a boost for me! Thanks to b0b for giving us a forum to try out weird ideas. |
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Bill Hatcher Member From: Atlanta Ga. USA |
posted 10 January 2004 12:33 PM
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Rick. This is one of the best things I have ever heard on this steel forum. If more steel players were as musically adventurous as yourself, there would be so many more doors opened to this great instrument. Off the hook!! |
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Joe MC unregistered |
posted 11 January 2004 02:04 PM
Rick don't stop there.. .. blew me away for sure.. How about a CD in the future... Great Stuff!! Joe McHam Houston, TX |
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Bob Strum Member From: Seneca, SC |
posted 13 January 2004 05:32 AM
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Rick, I just had a chance to hear you. You have made my day go MUCH smoother. Your attack lingers in my mind. Thanks, Sincerely, Bob Strum |
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Mike Fereday Member From: Newbury, Berkshire, England |
posted 22 January 2004 02:19 PM
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Hey Rick I'm a little late coming on to this - I was pointed to it by Gerry Hogan. It is really something - let's have some more of this to listen to. Mike |
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steve takacs Member From: beijing, china |
posted 24 January 2004 03:39 AM
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"Who was that masked man?" zui hao!!! (the best) thanks so much for putting it on The Forum, Rick. steve [This message was edited by steve takacs on 25 January 2004 at 02:36 AM.] |
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Reece Anderson Member From: Keller Texas USA |
posted 24 January 2004 04:43 AM
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I most certainly echo all the accolades each of you have posted, and I have many more of my own which I have expressed to Rick personally. I most sincerely hope and encourage Rick to continue sharing his marvelous talent. I would like nothing better than to be on the front row of one of his concerts, and first in line to purchase anything he ever records.
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Rick Schmidt Member From: Carlsbad, CA. USA |
posted 24 January 2004 05:01 PM
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Whoa! I am not worthy!!!! Thanks so much guys! And Reece!...You have long been and continue to be one of my musical hero's. You were one of the first steelmasters (if not THE first) that showed me early on that this instrument was indeed capable of playing the kind of music that was my first love...modern jazz. Thank goodness for the guy (whoever he was?) that played me one of your recordings the first week I had a pedal steel! After that first exposure, I always had that sound in the back of my mind as I fought with the steep learning curve. Thanks for the lift!!! |
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Johnny Cox Member From: The great state of Texas |
posted 26 January 2004 09:40 AM
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Rick, absolutly incredible. A few of us here at MSA took a break a few minutes ago and gathered in an office and listen. Now that our teeth are all back in we are scratching our heads trying to figure out how you did it. An entire album should be your next step. ------------------ [This message was edited by Johnny Cox on 26 January 2004 at 09:43 AM.] |
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Bob Taillefer Member From: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
posted 27 January 2004 01:06 PM
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Hi Rick, Very impressive version of Pork Pie Hat! The voice leading works very well and most important, you have a great feel for jazz. Please do the music world a favour; record a jazz CD. Bravo! Bob |
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John Kavanagh Member From: Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 30 January 2004 09:14 AM
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This is a very beautiful arrangement, thanks for sharing it. I'm glad I was able to help you with the lyric. I'm 'shedding this tune now with a jam trio I have. Our version uses clarinet, viola da gamba, and tablas. This is such a strong tune that any new approach just reveals something new about it. God bless the late Mr. Mingus. |
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Rick McDuffie Member From: Smithfield, North Carolina, USA |
posted 30 January 2004 03:38 PM
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Killer  I'm now a fan of your music... and your name! Rick |
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Rick Schmidt Member From: Carlsbad, CA. USA |
posted 02 February 2004 07:56 PM
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Geez I hope it isnt too self serving to bump this month old thread to the top again by thanking all you great players for listening to my clip, but.....THANKS! Also thanks again John K. for helping with those lyrics! Good luck with playing GPPH with your band. |
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Wayne Baker Member From: Vacaville California |
posted 03 February 2004 06:17 AM
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Having not read any of the rest of the thread, I have one question? What exactly is a Pork Pie Hat? v/r |
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Rick Schmidt Member From: Carlsbad, CA. USA |
posted 03 February 2004 10:42 AM
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Wayne...I think it's the style of hat that Lester Young wore. Kinda like Porky Pig's fedora. Jazz wear of the 30's and 40's. |
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Wayne Baker Member From: Vacaville California |
posted 03 February 2004 07:57 PM
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Thanks Rick. A guy can learn so much on this forum and not feel stupid for asking questions. I like it. Wayne Baker |
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Ron Randall Member From: Dallas, Texas, USA |
posted 04 February 2004 09:10 PM
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Rick, Wow. I heard sounds that I have never heard before. I am truly amazed. Thanks for showing me how much more is possible with this great instrument. ------------------ |
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Buck Dilly Member From: Branchville, NJ, USA |
posted 05 February 2004 08:04 PM
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Rick- I have added the low D. Thank you. |
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Rick Schmidt Member From: Carlsbad, CA. USA |
posted 05 February 2004 08:42 PM
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Cool Buck! It's one of my favorite changes Where'd you put it? Alot of these chords have to do with the low F to D in conjunction with a KL that raises both E's to F. Definitely worth considering IMHO. I'll be anxiously awaiting a clip from you soon! |
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Johan Jansen Member From: Europe |
posted 08 March 2004 02:23 AM
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Rick, this playing is really YOU!As you played many times on my steel during the last tour it was this beautiful, yes haunting,style I adore. and I know you master every little note that sounds there.And I know you even don' t need to use pedals for this,what's in your head comes out of your guitar.And add then this beautiful voice, together a piece of art, Rick!! I'm sorry Rick,it's not a real hitsong , not even on the tearjerker top 40, but it shows your feelings, knowledge and musical taste.All that Kevin said! Dan Tyack, you won't be sorry to record with Rick, you both would team up great! OK Rick, get your belly in the wetsuit and think about a new song on the surfboard, I like to hear more of this! All the best,and take care, Johan ------------------ [This message was edited by Johan Jansen on 08 March 2004 at 02:34 AM.] |
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Rick Schmidt Member From: Carlsbad, CA. USA |
posted 16 March 2004 09:54 AM
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Johan...thanks for the nice words my friend, you just made my day! Let me mirror the same sentiments right back at ya! BTW, I'm working on the belly... |
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Al Marcus Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA |
posted 01 April 2004 09:42 AM
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Rick-Well, I finally read your post and heard the clip. A little late but... I must say I am very impressed with your talent and I can see why all the guys on the Forum were talking about it. As ,my good friend Reece said, you better make a CD. We will be waiting for it....al ------------------ |
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Rick Schmidt Member From: Carlsbad, CA. USA |
posted 02 April 2004 06:52 AM
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Thanks so much Al! It means alot to me! |
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Jim Peters Member From: St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
posted 02 April 2004 01:05 PM
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Rick, another great player that makes me wonder why i even bother! Thanks JP |
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John Steele Member From: Renfrew, Ontario, Canada |
posted 02 April 2004 01:39 PM
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Wayne, Here is a picture of Lester Young wearing his porkpie hat: http://www.credoincantico.de/lycdnow.jpg -John ------------------ |
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Dave Burr Member From: Tyler, TX |
posted 22 June 2005 10:08 PM
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I'm giving this a bump for those who missed it the first time around... I've listened to this cut more than 100 times since Rick first posted it. It still blows me away! Rick, When will you have an album ready? I liked Dan Tyack's idea... I would be first in line to purchase it! Once again, BRAVO!!! Respectfully, |
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Rick Schmidt Member From: Carlsbad, CA. USA |
posted 22 June 2005 11:43 PM
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Gee thanks Dave! I thought this thread had long gone the way of the dinosaur. Go ahead...make my day! |
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Klaus Caprani Member From: Copenhagen, Denmark |
posted 23 June 2005 01:26 AM
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Wow. Great playing Rick! I love the piece, though I'm more used to it in the Joni Mitchell /Jaco Pastorius version. Great sound and vocals as well. I'm in awe ------------------ MCI RangeXpander S-10 3x4 |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 23 June 2005 04:13 AM
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Rick, Porkpie Hat is one of my favorites, and this one beats Joni Mitchell's version for it's personal feel, and the warmth of the voice makes it. If you had an album like this, I'd buy it. I'd really like to hear Lush Life; that would complete the deal for me. |
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Reece Anderson Member From: Keller Texas USA |
posted 23 June 2005 05:38 AM
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Rick is an awesome musician, and his steel playing and singing on "Pork Pie Hat" completely blows my hat in the creek. He was kind enough to play guitar for JayDee, David and I when we played a concert in Oceanside Calif. for "Steel Guitars of North County" last April. Just as I expected, he's also a monster guitar player. Most importantly for me, Rick is as fine a person as he is a musician. I hope Rick will continue to share his music with us. I have already told him I want anything he ever records. |
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Chuck McGill Member From: Jackson, Tn |
posted 23 June 2005 05:41 AM
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Rick. What a great rendition of a wonderful tune. Any chance of getting your set up? I would buy anything you record brother. |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 23 June 2005 08:43 AM
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I posted before, but I shall again... if only to repeat what Reece said- you blow my hat in the creek! MORE PLEASE!! [This message was edited by Dave Van Allen on 23 June 2005 at 08:45 AM.] |
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Jon Light Member From: Brooklyn, NY |
posted 23 June 2005 11:04 AM
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Great job bringing this back up! I've told so many people to search the forum for this since Rick first put it up here. |
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Gerry Hogan Member From: Burghclere, Hampshire, England |
posted 23 June 2005 02:09 PM
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Rick, as you know I've been mostly away for some months, and having returned, I've been reminded of your great playing and singing, from this posting - (I emailed you about it back then, since I was not registered on the Forum at the time). You really are very special and I feel so amazed that you are coming over to Europe shortly to play bass, standing right next to me, while I'm dithering with the instrument of 20 strings. It's jolly-well not cricket, old chap. I mean, after all, play fair! Seriously, I'm really looking forward to seeing you and working with you again very shortly, Rick. By the way, the removal van is booked for the day you arrive. O.K.? Gerry |
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