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Topic: New Video - I WILL -----> |
Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Greg Booth
From: Anchorage, AK, USA
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Patrick Sullivan
From: Georgia, USA
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Posted 19 Dec 2018 4:44 pm
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good job, sir |
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Daniel McKee
From: Corinth Mississippi
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Posted 19 Dec 2018 4:48 pm
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Very nice. I usually don't think of Beatles songs as instrumentals but I discovered a cool album a while back of Sonny Curtis playing Beatles hits on flamenco guitar and most of their songs actually sounded kinda interesting with just music. Always look forward to your videos! |
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Chuck S. Lettes
From: Denver, Colorado
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Posted 20 Dec 2018 7:12 am
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Nice job, Doug. You make that guitar sing!
Chuck |
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Rick Barnhart
From: Arizona, USA
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Posted 20 Dec 2018 7:44 am
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I always look forward to your videos. Great job, as usual. _________________ Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe. |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Andy Volk
From: Boston, MA
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Posted 20 Dec 2018 10:29 am
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You really showcase what a strong melody that tune has. I so admire your whole approach to the instrument, Doug. _________________ Steel Guitar Books! Website: www.volkmediabooks.com |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Posted 20 Dec 2018 10:50 am
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Thanks Andy, I guess I'm a melody guy! I like improv too and speedpicking, etc, but a strong melody is what draws the listener in IMO. Something I've noticed... my most popular videos on YouTube feature single note playing of the melody. Not chord style and not a lot of fills mixed in. Just the single note melody. I always felt like that was copping out because the steel guitar offers so many beautiful harmonies and chord voicings, especially the pedal steel guitar. It's very tempting to play harmonies and full chords throughout the song but I think the single note way really makes a statement and grabs the listener's attention. 🎅 _________________ My Site / My YouTube Channel
25 Songs C6 Lap Steel / 25 MORE Songs C6 Lap Steel / 16 Songs, C6, A6, B11 / 60 Popular Melodies E9 Pedal Steel |
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Bob Stone
From: Gainesville, FL, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2018 4:36 am
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Nice job as always, Doug! Keep 'em coming.
Happy Holidays |
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Godfrey Arthur
From: 3rd Rock
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Posted 21 Dec 2018 6:12 am
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As usual appetizing videos, sound and gear candy.
Speaking of Beatles, have you done I'll Follow The Sun?
What guitar was Send Me?
https://youtu.be/GO2Tf8KLJ14
Do you have a clip using palm levers?
Your 40's Epi has a dreamy tone. That you played it (Sleepy Lagoon) on top of your amp I think, must've added to the symphony.
https://youtu.be/11GvfD93l44 _________________ ShoBud The Pro 1
YES it's my REAL NAME!
Ezekiel 33:7 |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Jack Hanson
From: San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 21 Dec 2018 7:38 am
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Just a wild guess that Sir Paul would smile if he ever heard Doug's arrangement.
Bravo, Mr. B. |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Mike A Holland
From: United Kingdom
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Posted 21 Dec 2018 12:08 pm
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Great stuff Doug. I am a Beatles fan so anything by the Beatles is usually OK by me. Always look forward to your videos and its nice to see you playing the Fender with the high G. You have been a big inspiration to me getting to grips with the Lap steel guitar.......many thanks, Mike |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Joel Meginsky
From: Springfield,MA,USA
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Posted 22 Dec 2018 8:05 am “I Will†on steel guitar
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Hi Doug,
Nice “melodic†playing and great
background track. I think you are absolutely
right about working with a strong melody
that was built to last. A well constructed tune is
worth it’s weight in gold. You can’t copyright
a chord progression or voicing.
I posted a lap steel-clarinet version of “I’ll Follow
the Sun†on SoundCloud about four years
ago, and still perform it live. The strength
of the melody, along with interesting
chord changes, give this song its appeal.
One of the most appealing qualities of
the steel is it’s ability to “singâ€. Listeners
respond to this as much or more than pretty
voicings or flash.
Composers with melodic gifts have graced
the world for centuries. Why not take advantage
of this treasure and use these melodies?
Sincerely,
Joel Meginsky |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Stephen Abruzzo
From: Philly, PA
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Posted 24 Dec 2018 8:18 pm
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Superlative playing.........great tone. _________________ Four Pettingills and a Clinesmith Aluminum. Fender Blues Junior. Quilter Mini-101. |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Jim Mckay
From: New Zealand
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Posted 25 Dec 2018 2:46 pm
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That's beautiful definition in the melody as will as a great sound Doug. Would fit those Shadows nomber's and a lot others.
Keep them coming Doug. _________________ Canopus d-8
Excel Jerry Byrd frypan
T-8 Stringmaster |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Peter Lindelauf
From: Penticton, BC
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Posted 29 Dec 2018 5:57 pm
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That was excellent, Doug. Your impeccable technique is always inspiring. Great shirt, too, by the way. _________________ ...but you are the music / while the music lasts (TS Eliot) |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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