The Invincible Dream

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Dreams of reaching an upper level of playing, invariably lead to extended practice sessions. We dream constantly while sleeping, and most are forgotten before we awaken with the dawning of a new day. IMO the effectiveness of positive dreams are in some way connected to unlimited successes.

Dennis Lee · From: Forest Grove, Oregon, USA

Bill, I think I know where you are going with your thread. Dreams are one aspect, but I think the steel is a cerebral instrument to love. That is why I try to listen to recordings of many great players, picture what they are doing, and then when I sit down to the steel, try to duplicate what my ears have heard. It's definitely a conscious thing, no dreaming involved here.

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Dennis,

Becoming absorbed in musical styles of other steel guitarist around the world, may prove to be a detriment, as well as involving oneself, by trying to emulate key players. Jimmy Day tried to bring a message to the budding steel guitarist, when he said those famous words about not wanting to play fast, even if he could. Many words have been written by experts such as Little Roy Wiggins. He suggested to me to; "Move away from the "pack" and do my own thing".

Russ Tkac · Posted 29 Jul 2008 5:30 pm

I don't dream about steels or playing.

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Russ,

Dreams are fantastic. The facts are in. You've forgotten your dreams.

Bo Legg · Posted 29 Jul 2008 6:44 pm

I have this reoccurring dream and in it I’m playing every lick that was ever played on my Sho-Bud better than anyone ever played them and then my Sho-Bud suddenly turns into Jessica Simpson.
I think this is Gods way of reminding me that there are more important things in life than playing the PSG. No I’m not going to give you any details of my dream.

Twayn Williams · From: Portland, OR

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Some dreams are made of the "stuff" that makes me wish to go on dreaming, and not be disturbed. Bo, your re-creation dream may qualify as one of those dreams. Our dreams are wishing wells of hope for the things that we desire in our "conscious" minds. Dreaming of finding hidden treasures are at times so believable to the "sub-conscious" mind, that to be awakened at that moment, leaves us with a feeling of disappointment. The challenges and frustrations associated with becoming a steel guitarist, may create dreams of changing seats with a favorite artist. He/she becomes the listener, and we are the entertainers.

Bill Duncan · From: Lenoir, North Carolina, USA

I dream of playing beautiful music for a room full of beautiful women and they all love me and want me!
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Russ Tkac · Posted 30 Jul 2008 3:45 am

ZZZZzzzz.....

Nope. No steel guitars. But the name Romena sticks with me. Shocked

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Russ,

Some comforts are too elusive to be found in the conscious state of living. They are commonplace in dreams, particularly acquaintances of the past.

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Russ,

Time's up! This is a chat line. I need to keep my motor running! My original thoughts stemmed from those who may at times, for fleeting moments, imagine that they're living in a world where the invincible do exist. May I remind you that these invincible stances are re-created from day to day by zzzzzz's and an overwhelming sense of superiority. In keeping with forum rules, becoming excessively disputatious is not allowed. For the good of all, some form of sharing for free, the knowledge that has been gained over the years by others, is of paramount importance. If I may say so, these are the things that seem to be a bit guarded on this forum.

Russ Tkac · Posted 31 Jul 2008 3:53 am

Bill,

No disrespect intended but for me what I do with a steel happens when I sit at it or listen to others.

Russ

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Russ,

Heaping disparaging lingo upon a struggling steel guitarist, may not be useful to that singled out party, who is taking the brunt of the ridicule on the chin. Perhaps there exists the proverbial jungle; after all.

Steve Feldman · From: Central MA USA

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Steve,

Please, who is RAMENA? Is she someone who stands out in a crowd? My curiosity has been aroused. Thanks...

Steve Feldman · From: Central MA USA

Bill - Romena was the girl that Ernest T. Bass was in love with on the Andy Griffith show. Ramena are noodles, I think.
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Barry Blackwood · Posted 31 Jul 2008 7:43 am

Only fifteen posts, and already this thread has lost it's way ..... Rolling Eyes

Russ Tkac · Posted 31 Jul 2008 8:49 am

Thanks Steve. I knew someone would get it! Very Happy

"He came in here, dipped all the napkins in the punch, stuck them to the ceiling and ate all the watermellon rines!" - Mrs Wiley

Russ

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Barry,

An admission of interest in protracted commentary is certainly no reason to capitalize on surmised aberations that do not exist. This thread is intended to jog a few 8 + hat sizes, and shrink the overconfidence levels back to the norm. Oh Well

Our highs and lows are very much like the tuners on our steel guitars. A little twist one way or the other will determine our pitches.

Barry Blackwood · Posted 31 Jul 2008 10:05 am

Bo Legg · Posted 31 Jul 2008 11:19 am

Barry. I think the message here is that you can stretch a noddle about the same distance you can stretch "The Invincible Dream".

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

Barry,

Invincible is similar to the little beagle that wandered through the yard of two German sheperds off their restraints. It's run for your life, if one dares to suggest that it may match certain descriptions of the unrestrained at large. Shocked

Bill Hankey · From: Pittsfield, MA, USA

It's regretful that the writers on this forum rarely look each other in the eyes. There are no eyeball contacts that could prove to be much more meaningful and believable, in the event of more serious exchanges. Some will quote; "A picture is worth a thousand words." Why wouldn't eye contact be considered a valuable experience in better understanding of a writer? We no longer live in a dog eat dog world. Civilization has crept into the homes that once through lack of communication, lacked the shared commodities and empathies that are seen today. Nothing could be more casual among steel guitarists than tossing objects blindly, over wood fences. Moving away from addictions that involve a constant chipping away, through disputatious
bantering, may prove to be a wise move at this point in time. Moving away from traits that hinder progress in expanding musical pleasures makes a great deal of sense.

Barry Blackwood · Posted 1 Aug 2008 6:05 am

Bill, since you seem to be so preoccupied with efficiency, my advice to you would be - play more, write less. Shocked

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