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Topic: Soul arrangement of Always On My Mind |
Mike Neer
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Posted 18 Apr 2015 11:41 am |
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I recorded this quick demo this morning of Willie's classic tune, but it's been running through my head for a few days.
Both steel tracks were recorded with my 'Leo Meets Paul' D10 Clinesmith. It was re-imagined as a gospel-inspired version, and how I imagine Donny Hathaway would have performed.
https://soundcloud.com/ionahoopii/always-on-my-mind-mike-neer
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Last edited by Mike Neer on 19 Apr 2015 7:54 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Mike Neer
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Posted 18 Apr 2015 3:08 pm
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Thanks, Doug. I have a voice built for rock, but my real love is R&B and Soul, even Gospel. I will never stop trying to sing it, though. It's really hard for me to listen to myself singing it, because I'm so used to listening to the best, but I had to get past that.
Anyway, this is how I like to play the steel most: as an accompaniment instrument, but taking the place of piano and guitar. I like trios!
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Joe Elk
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Ohio, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2015 4:00 pm
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| Very Nick Mike!! |
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Todd Goad
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Gray, Georgia, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2015 5:25 pm
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Ditto what Doug said...I really enjoyed it!
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Mullen G2 "THE SAVIOR" BJS Bars Peterson Stroboflip Tuner NV400 GoodrichL20 |
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Jay Fagerlie
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Lotus, California, USA
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Posted 19 Apr 2015 8:11 am
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| I get a "Oh no, not found" page.... |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 19 Apr 2015 8:52 am
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I couldn't live with the vocal in the track, so I had to recut it using my natural singing voice. I know, don't quit my day job. 
The original link should still work.
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Carl Kilmer
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Posted 19 Apr 2015 8:53 am
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Sorry! We can't find that track.
Did you try to access a private track, but were not logged in?
Maybe the track has been removed.
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Mike Neer
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NJ
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 19 Apr 2015 10:26 am
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Very churchy; the 'organ' got me right off, and you play as good as Bishop Hall! Nice soulful rendition.
I love the voice; very pleasant surprise. Yeah, you can tell, the song's been on your mind, mine too.
I don't know; quit your day job. Oh, this is your day job.
That chord on (I'm sorry I was) blind, and also time perfect with the vocal. Very fine.
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Stephen Abruzzo
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Philly, PA
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Posted 19 Apr 2015 12:43 pm
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| Very nice......good singing too. |
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Adam Nero
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Wisconsin
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Posted 19 Apr 2015 6:24 pm
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Nice thanks for sharing
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 19 Apr 2015 6:44 pm
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| Charlie McDonald wrote: |
Very churchy; the 'organ' got me right off, and you play as good as Bishop Hall! Nice soulful rendition.
I love the voice; very pleasant surprise. Yeah, you can tell, the song's been on your mind, mine too.
I don't know; quit your day job. Oh, this is your day job.
That chord on (I'm sorry I was) blind, and also time perfect with the vocal. Very fine. |
Thanks, Charlie. The steel guitar for me is like my little 'lap piano/organ'. And yes, I do have a day job. I would never be able to raise my family without it (3 kids, one in college, yada yada).
These days, I let the Muses guide me, although Mneme has not been kind to me. That's OK with me, I don't like to look backward anymore.
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 20 Apr 2015 3:40 am
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I had to get the bass to find the bridge chord, where the two minor becomes the third of an F11 (on a wet fretless).
You get a good bass sound. I'm tempted to send the song link to someone, you interpret it well with your voice.
Mneme.. Mneme.. memory escapes me....
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Jean-Sebastien Gauthier
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Quebec, Canada
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Posted 20 Apr 2015 5:03 am
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| wow great job Mike! Now I want an organ effect, you done a great job on playing like an organ player! |
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