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Topic: Albert Svendaal's new CD |
Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 20 May 2005 6:06 pm |
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Albert sent me his new CD, "Silver Strings," and I must say I think it's a winner. It's mostly a program of gospel tunes, with the single exception of "America The Beautiful." I'd never heard any of these before, but Albert plays them extremely well, and is surrounded by some very fine musicians (including a killer guitar player) to support him. It's mostly E9, with a little C6 thrown in for variety.
Recently we've seen any number of 2nd and 3rd generation players who have come into their own and are producing some fine music. Albert is certainly one of them. Anybody who likes country and gospel steel guitar playing will definitely enjoy this one. |
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Joe Alterio
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Irvington, Indiana
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Posted 20 May 2005 6:31 pm
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I, too, just recently acquired "Silver Strings" after being floored by Al's playing at the Indy Gospel Show. The CD is excellent....it is really amazing to hear how flawless he is in his technique and attack....and he manages to bring a great melody and soulfulness to each song.
A lot of the songs are very catchy 
Yes. He is VERY good.
Joe |
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Doug Rolfe
From:
Indianapolis, IN
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Posted 21 May 2005 4:49 am
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| I have been playing this one since the show and will say that it is the best CD that Albert has done. It clearly is a first class project, well done, and very enjoyable. |
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Erv Niehaus
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Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 21 May 2005 6:40 am
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You're never disappointed with what a Norwegian produces!! I have the CD also, and it is a good 'un. Toks a micka, Albert.
Erv |
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Eddie Harper
From:
Fairfield, Ohio
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Posted 22 May 2005 10:03 am
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| I too have Al's CD and think he does a Great Job On It. He seems to get better every year I get to hear him at the Indy gospel Show. Eddie |
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Jerry Hayes
From:
Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 23 May 2005 6:42 am
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Hey Mike, Albert's a fine player for sure. I remember his set at the Atlanta show in '98 where he did that thing using a hard boiled egg instead of a bar. He's a cool player. He was playing a S-12 Williams with only 3 on the floor and 5 knee levers but it was set up as a universal and had some of the normal U-12 changes on the knee levers. He was/is a pretty impressive player for sure....JH in Va.
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Livin' in the Past and Future with a 12 string Mooney Universal tuning.
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Pat Carlson
From:
Sutton, Nebraska, R.I.P.
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Posted 23 May 2005 6:40 pm
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The first time I heard Albert play was at the Waterloo show this spring.I must say he is deffinately one of the best! Somewhat surprised he is not mentioned more often on here.The title song Silver Strings on his new CD is Awesome. 
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The Lone Prairie Steeler Pat
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Burr Oxley
From:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 27 May 2005 9:29 am
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| Albert's version of "Power in the Blood," which he played at a recent Steel Jam I attended, really made me stand up and take notice! He's a VERY gifted player, IMO! |
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Steve Benzian
From:
Burlingame, CA USA
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Posted 27 May 2005 7:34 pm
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I was fortunate to meet Albert when I was visiting Bill Rudolph at the Williams Steel Guitar shop a few years ago. Very good player and nice guy.
If you want to hear Albert check out the sound clips posted at the Willams website. They are on the "sights and sounds page"
http://www.williamsguitarcompany.com/ [This message was edited by Steve Benzian on 27 May 2005 at 08:41 PM.] |
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