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Thanks for posting this, Darryl. I like the footage, and it's a treat to hear this song.

Thanks for the link, Twayn. I went looking around Susan's site, and found another beautiful sound sample herehereCurandera seems more structured than the improvisation on YouTube.

I read Dave Barry's Book of Bad Songs a few years ago, just for a laugh. His list also came from reader votes, and also had "MacArthur Park" at #1.

Dave Barry made a good point in his bo ...

I tried to like the song...but it hit a little too close to home. Rolling Eyes

I agree with Steinar on the DIY approach.

Earlier this year, six Canadian indie labels came to the same conclusion about who the CRIA (Canada's RIAA) supports, and "we do not feel that we can remain ...

I think I do this a lot!

Oh wait...you mean intentionally? http://steelguitarforum.com/wink.gif

I bet Santa would know how to use all the pedals and KLs on [url=http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum9/HTML/003654.html]this guitar.

As for my picture of Santa b0b, it would've taken me all day to inclu ...

What Basil, Doug B, Dave and John said.

As Doug says, there is no Eb in the key of E. I'd explain it but you don't want to hear why http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif

I'll take a stab at this pa ...

Uh-oh. I didn't mean to start any rumors when I posted this in the Humor forum:

http://usera.imagecave.com/emceuen/BobbyClaus.jpg [This message was edited by Eric McEuen on 12 December 2006 at 11:4 ...

Jesse, IMO your post does an excellent job of distinguishing between Kenny G and serious jazz players.

For much of jazz's history, the greatest players - those who devote their energy to understandin ...

"One brain to rule them all..." http://steelguitarforum.com/wink.gif

Starting to learn PSG has reminded me of learning to drive. All those controls, all those places to look (not to mention coordi ...

Mannheim Steamroller.

Enough compositional chops to make me take it seriously as "music." Not just "lifestyle music." http://steelguitarforum.com/wink.gif

Full disclosure: my exposure to Kenny G ...

Yes, BJ Cole played with Sting. BJ's own website has some recollections about it [url=http://www.bjcole.co.uk/sessions_sting.html]here.

I've read that he's on David Gilmour's latest CD as well.

As a beginner on steel, I've followed this thread with interest. I may be out of my depth, but here are some thoughts and thanks.

Like weather, tone is a complex system. It's safe to say it's affec ...

My first thought was Ray Benson and Santana...now that might be more odd.

I'm not surprised this works. Their styles really complement each other, and IMO they were both mining similar pop/jazz terr ...

86.1%, with headphones and no distractions.

...Roy Orbison...gotta name Marvin Gaye again, too. And Sam Cooke - they don't come much better.

I wonder where Paul McCartney fits? Great voice; okay soul and chops?

Good point with this thread, ...

Brad, I'd like the Distortion+ and Cry Baby. Sending an e-mail.

Thank you all for your input. I'll go home, look at the endplate, and get better pictures of the undercarriage.

My two KLs raise & lower the Es. If I'm limited to one more, I guess I'll lower the s ...

Another Eric here...

Thanks for bringing this up, Archie. The volume/hearing issue is very important to me. I have sensitive ears, and I want to depend on them for a long time to come. I've always ...

Great question, Stephen. I see at least three pieces that deserve attention.

1. Resonance / "Tone of Voice"
2. Technique (Pitch, breath support, enunciation, etc.)
3. Feel / Ability to Communicate

...

After months of watching for a decent E9 PSG in my price range, I bought a used Dekley student model in September. I'm very happy with it. I got a great deal, and I've begun learning to play E9 for ...

Donation sent.

Jay,
I'm a fan of David's. Somehow I hadn't noticed steel on his recordings, but I just checked CD credits, and there it was.

On David's CD A New Day at Midnight, B.J. Cole played pedal steel on "Ca ...

Jim,
I've made contact with someone who might be able to provide the info you need. I'll send you an e-mail.

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Topic: Fred Neal, dolphin song, dolphin footage
Eric McEuen Replies: 2 Views: 1069	Forum Section: Music Posted: 8 Jan 2007 12:03 pm Subject: Fred Neal, dolphin song, dolphin footage
Eric McEuen Replies: 2 Views: 1069	Thanks for posting this, Darryl. I like the footage, and it's a treat to hear this song.
Topic: Susan Alcorn
Eric McEuen Replies: 11 Views: 2805	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 4 Jan 2007 10:39 pm Subject: Susan Alcorn
Eric McEuen Replies: 11 Views: 2805	Thanks for the link, Twayn. I went looking around Susan's site, and found another beautiful sound sample herehereCurandera seems more structured than the improvisation on YouTube.
Topic: The Worst pop songs of all time
Eric McEuen Replies: 35 Views: 4107	Forum Section: Music Posted: 3 Jan 2007 9:45 am Subject: The Worst pop songs of all time
Eric McEuen Replies: 35 Views: 4107	I read Dave Barry's Book of Bad Songs a few years ago, just for a laugh. His list also came from reader votes, and also had "MacArthur Park" at #1. Dave Barry made a good point in his bo ...
Topic: Anybody Heard Weird Al Yankovic's 'White & Nerdy?'
Eric McEuen Replies: 5 Views: 1561	Forum Section: Music Posted: 3 Jan 2007 9:28 am Subject: Anybody Heard Weird Al Yankovic's 'White & Nerdy?'
Eric McEuen Replies: 5 Views: 1561	I tried to like the song...but it hit a little too close to home.
Topic: It's good to see the RIAA has the artists best..
Eric McEuen Replies: 22 Views: 1420	Forum Section: Music Posted: 22 Dec 2006 2:58 pm Subject: It's good to see the RIAA has the artists best..
Eric McEuen Replies: 22 Views: 1420	I agree with Steinar on the DIY approach. Earlier this year, six Canadian indie labels came to the same conclusion about who the CRIA (Canada's RIAA) supports, and "we do not feel that we can remain ...
Topic: approch tones
Eric McEuen Replies: 2 Views: 708	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 13 Dec 2006 12:10 pm Subject: approch tones
Eric McEuen Replies: 2 Views: 708	I think I do this a lot! Oh wait...you mean intentionally? http://steelguitarforum.com/wink.gif
Topic: Santa b0b
Eric McEuen Replies: 12 Views: 1398	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Dec 2006 1:34 pm Subject: Santa b0b
Eric McEuen Replies: 12 Views: 1398	I bet Santa would know how to use all the pedals and KLs on [url=http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum9/HTML/003654.html]this guitar. As for my picture of Santa b0b, it would've taken me all day to inclu ...
Topic: Is it D# or Eb for E9th Tuning???
Eric McEuen Replies: 160 Views: 24422	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 12 Dec 2006 12:13 pm Subject: Is it D# or Eb for E9th Tuning???
Eric McEuen Replies: 160 Views: 24422	What Basil, Doug B, Dave and John said. As Doug says, there is no Eb in the key of E. I'd explain it but you don't want to hear why http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif I'll take a stab at this pa ...
Topic: Santa b0b
Eric McEuen Replies: 12 Views: 1398	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 12 Dec 2006 11:46 am Subject: Santa b0b
Eric McEuen Replies: 12 Views: 1398	Uh-oh. I didn't mean to start any rumors when I posted this in the Humor forum: http://usera.imagecave.com/emceuen/BobbyClaus.jpg [This message was edited by Eric McEuen on 12 December 2006 at 11:4 ...
Topic: "I Agree With Pat Metheny" by Richard Thompson
Eric McEuen Replies: 35 Views: 4122	Forum Section: Music Posted: 8 Dec 2006 10:07 am Subject: "I Agree With Pat Metheny" by Richard Thompson
Eric McEuen Replies: 35 Views: 4122	Jesse, IMO your post does an excellent job of distinguishing between Kenny G and serious jazz players. For much of jazz's history, the greatest players - those who devote their energy to understandin ...
Topic: Only one brain to play PSG...
Eric McEuen Replies: 15 Views: 1936	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 8 Dec 2006 9:04 am Subject: Only one brain to play PSG...
Eric McEuen Replies: 15 Views: 1936	"One brain to rule them all..." http://steelguitarforum.com/wink.gif Starting to learn PSG has reminded me of learning to drive. All those controls, all those places to look (not to mention coordi ...
Topic: Kenny G, or...?
Eric McEuen Replies: 17 Views: 1784	Forum Section: Music Posted: 8 Dec 2006 8:43 am Subject: Kenny G, or...?
Eric McEuen Replies: 17 Views: 1784	Mannheim Steamroller. Enough compositional chops to make me take it seriously as "music." Not just "lifestyle music." http://steelguitarforum.com/wink.gif Full disclosure: my exposure to Kenny G ...
Topic: Steeler on David Gray CD ? ? ?
Eric McEuen Replies: 3 Views: 622	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 25 Nov 2006 10:44 pm Subject: Steeler on David Gray CD ? ? ?
Eric McEuen Replies: 3 Views: 622	Yes, BJ Cole played with Sting. BJ's own website has some recollections about it [url=http://www.bjcole.co.uk/sessions_sting.html]here. I've read that he's on David Gilmour's latest CD as well.
Topic: The Elements Of Tone!
Eric McEuen Replies: 354 Views: 23724	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 23 Nov 2006 9:50 am Subject: The Elements Of Tone!
Eric McEuen Replies: 354 Views: 23724	As a beginner on steel, I've followed this thread with interest. I may be out of my depth, but here are some thoughts and thanks. Like weather, tone is a complex system. It's safe to say it's affec ...
Topic: Benson & Santana, odd couple, but hey -it works
Eric McEuen Replies: 5 Views: 628	Forum Section: Music Posted: 22 Nov 2006 11:48 pm Subject: Benson & Santana, odd couple, but hey -it works
Eric McEuen Replies: 5 Views: 628	My first thought was Ray Benson and Santana...now that might be more odd. I'm not surprised this works. Their styles really complement each other, and IMO they were both mining similar pop/jazz terr ...
Topic: Test your musicians ear !
Eric McEuen Replies: 49 Views: 2564	Forum Section: Music Posted: 22 Nov 2006 11:06 pm Subject: Test your musicians ear !
Eric McEuen Replies: 49 Views: 2564	86.1%, with headphones and no distractions.
Topic: Great Singer, or Great Voice?
Eric McEuen Replies: 75 Views: 9466	Forum Section: Music Posted: 22 Nov 2006 10:51 pm Subject: Great Singer, or Great Voice?
Eric McEuen Replies: 75 Views: 9466	...Roy Orbison...gotta name Marvin Gaye again, too. And Sam Cooke - they don't come much better. I wonder where Paul McCartney fits? Great voice; okay soul and chops? Good point with this thread, ...
Topic: Cool Pedals for sale
Eric McEuen Replies: 5 Views: 827	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 22 Nov 2006 5:22 pm Subject: Cool Pedals for sale
Eric McEuen Replies: 5 Views: 827	Brad, I'd like the Distortion+ and Cry Baby. Sending an e-mail.
Topic: Dekley student model - 3+2? Can I add KLs?
Eric McEuen Replies: 14 Views: 2255	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 22 Nov 2006 5:09 pm Subject: Dekley student model - 3+2? Can I add KLs?
Eric McEuen Replies: 14 Views: 2255	Thank you all for your input. I'll go home, look at the endplate, and get better pictures of the undercarriage. My two KLs raise & lower the Es. If I'm limited to one more, I guess I'll lower the s ...
Topic: Volume!
Eric McEuen Replies: 23 Views: 1782	Forum Section: Music Posted: 22 Nov 2006 4:07 pm Subject: Volume!
Eric McEuen Replies: 23 Views: 1782	Another Eric here... Thanks for bringing this up, Archie. The volume/hearing issue is very important to me. I have sensitive ears, and I want to depend on them for a long time to come. I've always ...
Topic: Great Singer, or Great Voice?
Eric McEuen Replies: 75 Views: 9466	Forum Section: Music Posted: 21 Nov 2006 11:36 pm Subject: Great Singer, or Great Voice?
Eric McEuen Replies: 75 Views: 9466	Great question, Stephen. I see at least three pieces that deserve attention. 1. Resonance / "Tone of Voice" 2. Technique (Pitch, breath support, enunciation, etc.) 3. Feel / Ability to Communicate ...
Topic: Dekley student model - 3+2? Can I add KLs?
Eric McEuen Replies: 14 Views: 2255	Forum Section: Pedal Steel Posted: 21 Nov 2006 5:32 pm Subject: Dekley student model - 3+2? Can I add KLs?
Eric McEuen Replies: 14 Views: 2255	After months of watching for a decent E9 PSG in my price range, I bought a used Dekley student model in September. I'm very happy with it. I got a great deal, and I've begun learning to play E9 for ...
Topic: 2 songbooks for Forum Donation Brazilian Masters
Eric McEuen Replies: 4 Views: 1295	Forum Section: For Sale: Music, Lessons, etc. Posted: 21 Nov 2006 9:55 am Subject: 2 songbooks for Forum Donation Brazilian Masters
Eric McEuen Replies: 4 Views: 1295	Donation sent.
Topic: Steeler on David Gray CD ? ? ?
Eric McEuen Replies: 3 Views: 622	Forum Section: Steel Players Posted: 21 Nov 2006 9:14 am Subject: Steeler on David Gray CD ? ? ?
Eric McEuen Replies: 3 Views: 622	Jay, I'm a fan of David's. Somehow I hadn't noticed steel on his recordings, but I just checked CD credits, and there it was. On David's CD A New Day at Midnight, B.J. Cole played pedal steel on "Ca ...
Topic: Multi-Kord manual, info etc
Eric McEuen Replies: 3 Views: 765	Forum Section: Wanted To Buy Posted: 20 Nov 2006 10:33 pm Subject: Multi-Kord manual, info etc
Eric McEuen Replies: 3 Views: 765	Jim, I've made contact with someone who might be able to provide the info you need. I'll send you an e-mail.