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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 31 Dec 2011 6:12 pm    
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Here's my version of the 1960s surf/rock classic, Apache. Played on a Stringmaster (on 6 strings only), C6 tuning. I used a flatpick on this tune so I could play the "tremolo picking" parts. Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!

CLICK on the PICTURE to Hear the song!



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Thomas Temple

 

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Post  Posted 31 Dec 2011 7:01 pm     Wow
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Doug,

Once again you prove you are the man or should I say "Chief"!
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James Nottage

 

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Post  Posted 31 Dec 2011 7:03 pm    
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Beautifully done. Thank you.
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Ray Montee


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Post  Posted 31 Dec 2011 7:17 pm     Just a few words!
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If ever I was impressed by someones' artistic talents, this was the occasion!

A truly great performance...... The accompaniment was second to none that I've ever heard.

Thank you for sharing with us here on the SGF.
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Don Kona Woods


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Post  Posted 31 Dec 2011 8:17 pm    
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Ditto. Impressive! Cool Cool
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Andy Sandoval


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Post  Posted 31 Dec 2011 11:16 pm    
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Bitchin Doug! Smile One of my all time favorite guitar instrumentals too.
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Stephen Abruzzo

 

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Philly, PA
Post  Posted 31 Dec 2011 11:36 pm    
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Great version of this song Doug.
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George Keoki Lake


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Edmonton, AB., Canada
Post  Posted 31 Dec 2011 11:42 pm    
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SUPERB !!!
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 1 Jan 2012 12:02 am    
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Thanks everyone for the positive replies. I remember a while back we were discussing this song and how well it would work on non-pedal steel, so I thought I'd give it a try. Thanks again!
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Jim Davies


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Post  Posted 1 Jan 2012 8:26 am    
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Yeah Man!
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Mitch Crane


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Post  Posted 1 Jan 2012 10:37 am    
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Most excellent as always Doug ! Boy, that brought back the surf playing days memories Very Happy
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 1 Jan 2012 10:58 am    
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Thanks guys. Mitch, I too have fond memories of surf guitar in the 60s. It's the stuff I first learned to play on guitar, and I still enjoy playing it. Cool
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Billy Tonnesen

 

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Post  Posted 1 Jan 2012 5:01 pm    
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Very clean and tastefull. Great tone and execution.
You should have been around 50 years ago. Speaking of Surf Guitar, I remember seeing Dick Dale when he first started out playing Friday nights at the Harmony Park Ballroom in Anaheim, Calif. He would pack the place with the young crowd.
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 1 Jan 2012 5:21 pm    
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You should have been around 50 years ago.


I was, but I was only 11 years old! Cool

Thanks Billy, I consider it a great compliment coming from you! Have a happy New Year.
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Will Houston

 

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Tempe, Az
Post  Posted 1 Jan 2012 7:07 pm    
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Fantastic!!!
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Andy Volk


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Boston, MA
Post  Posted 1 Jan 2012 8:15 pm    
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Superb, Doug! Tone, taste, execution, nostalgia .... it's got it all. I like the contrast between stacato & legato.
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 1 Jan 2012 8:46 pm    
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Thanks Andy and Will,
I tried to copy the Ventures arrangement closely, the tremolo picking parts, tempo, etc. The melody lays out nicely on C6, key of Am. I also tried drowning the lap steel in reverb to get closer to the original sound of the guitar, but it just didn't sound right to me. The hardest part was putting together the backing track. BIAB bass & drums, and some sampled drums, and I played about four rhythm guitar tracks on a Strat. I also tried drowning the guitars in reverb like the original surf guys did, but it just muddied the waters, to my ear anyway. Thanks again. Cool
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Mitch Crane


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Post  Posted 1 Jan 2012 9:01 pm    
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O Come on Doug.. give us the 'remix' genuine drenched in reverb, full on surf version ? Just for grins ? Cool
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 1 Jan 2012 9:21 pm    
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Be careful what you wish for! Cool



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Peter Lindelauf

 

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Post  Posted 3 Jan 2012 6:30 pm    
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Talk about a definitive version, Doug. Wow. That's a keeper.

Speaking of keepers, my wife's old dog, Keeper, died several months ago. Followed by my old girl, Luna. Our new Australian Shepherd pup's name--believe it or not--is Ridennoure 'Lane Frost' as he's a purebred named after a famous bullrider who died. We also call him Little Big Man upon occasion. But the name we mostly use--his 'given' name--and the point of this story, is...Apache. Or Patchy, for short, on account of his coloring. Now, he's a dog with his own theme song. Hope 'Apache' is in your next book of tabs. Excellent playing. Made my day--which already included working on a tune from your tab book--and my wife loved it, too. Thanks.
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 3 Jan 2012 7:27 pm    
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Thanks, Peter! Much appreciated.

Yes, Apache, this exact arrangement, is in my next lap steel song book: 25 More Songs for C6 lap steel. The tablature is written for all 25 tunes, and 21 are recorded. I've been working on it for over a year, in my spare time. It should be ready in a few weeks. Cool Thanks again.
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Jerry Hayes


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Virginia Beach, Va.
Post  Posted 5 Jan 2012 1:55 pm    
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Thanks for posting that Doug, it was very impressive. I've loved that song since I first heard the old Jorgen Ingman original... Your version just shows what great stuff can still be had with a lapsteel... Once again, great work!!...JH in Va.
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 6 Jan 2012 8:18 am    
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Thanks, Jerry! Apache has always been one of my favorites too. One of the first albums I bought when I was about 14 years old was the Ventures live in Japan, and I wore that record out! Long live surf guitar. Cool
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Mike Neer


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Post  Posted 6 Jan 2012 8:23 am    
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I like it, Doug. Very nice.
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 6 Jan 2012 8:33 am    
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Thanks, Mike! I'm glad you like it.
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