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Topic: SLEEP WALK on C6 Tuning --> Listen --> |
Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Andy Sandoval
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Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 2 Sep 2009 2:46 pm |
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Sounds great Doug. I've never played Sleepwalk in any tuning other than C6. I think it lays out perfectly in C6 and as usual, your rendition is wonderful and true to the orginal recording.  Keep up the great work boy! |
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David Soreff
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Posted 2 Sep 2009 4:25 pm
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| Really looking forward to that book....tick tock tick tock |
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Rick Collins
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Claremont , CA USA
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Posted 2 Sep 2009 8:31 pm
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Decent Doug!
Is that a 24&1/2" scale Stringmaster? |
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Mark Bracewell
From:
Willow Glen, California
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Posted 2 Sep 2009 8:58 pm
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I really like how you make it sound like a guitar and not some 21st century compressed, lifeless machine. Especially the use of volume (not pedal, but how hard you pick) that makes the reverb peek out on the loud notes, just a little.
You've done this before, haven't you?  |
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Kekoa Blanchet
From:
Kaua'i
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Posted 2 Sep 2009 9:51 pm
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| So what's the scoop on the book, Doug? Got an e.t.a. for us? |
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Jim Strawser
From:
Montana, USA
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Posted 2 Sep 2009 11:30 pm Your Book on C6 songs
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I'll sure buy the book when its ready, send me a private email and I will purchase it ahead of time? Damn fine rendition of Sleepwalk BTW
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Randy Reeves
From:
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2009 3:41 am
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really excellent. and I too want the book in my hands.
I am back working out C6 on my lap steel. this is perfectly timed for my walk to the woodshed.
thanks. |
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Jon Nygren
From:
Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2009 6:16 am
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Thats awesome. What a cool guitar too.
I like playing this one in c#m7...plus you can get the low bass string walkup. But I never really bonded with that tuning. I need to try it in c6 again. |
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Danny James
From:
Summerfield Florida USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2009 6:24 am
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I especially liked the way this song was arranged and played.
I have heard many renditions of this song over the years where the player did an outstanding job of improvisation and was all over the place with it to the point one could wonder what song he was actually hearing.
This was done in great taste wihout taking away from or trying to improve on Santo & Johnny's original recording.
Thanks Doug for sharing, great job, great sound. |
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 3 Sep 2009 6:37 am
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| I like it,,I like it !!!! One of the best versions I've ever heard. Be sure to let us know when the book is available. |
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Posted 3 Sep 2009 7:39 am
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Thanks for all the positive comments! Much appreciated. The songs I'm working on are for 6-string lap steel... E, C, A, G, E, C (high to low)... but the tablature will work on most 8-string C6 tunings. I'm using my D-8 to record the songs, with only 6 strings on it for this project! I removed two strings so I'm not tempted to cheat and pick any additional strings.
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I have heard many renditions of this song over the years where the player did an outstanding job of improvisation and was all over the place with it to the point one could wonder what song he was actually hearing.
This was done in great taste without taking away from or trying to improve on Santo & Johnny's original recording. |
Thanks, Danny. I like improvisation as much as anyone, but I also like exact melodies, especially with the steel guitar classics. I used to play a lot of improv in Sleep Walk, trying to somehow "take it to the next level"  ...until I realized that the beauty of the song lies in it's single note simplicity and Santo's unique vibrato, tone, and feeling. Adding more stuff changes the song, and the haunting mood of the melody is lost, in my humble opinion.
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Bob Stone
From:
Gainesville, FL, USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2009 7:54 am
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Hi Doug,
Beautiful job. It's good to hear that old '56 sing!
I too appreciate your restraint in not adding a bunch of extra notes, fills, improvisation, etc. It's a classic tune that would be hard to improve.
Have you tried Teardrop? It's a crowd-pleasing classic too, and lays very nicely in C6. It's good to have another S&J tune in your bag when you and the band get tired of Sleepwalk.
I look forward to your book.
All the best,
Bob |
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Terry Farmer
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2009 4:40 pm
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| I'll sure buy the book when its ready, send me a private email and I will purchase it ahead of time |
Same here Doug. Great rendition! |
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Al Salmon
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Kallangur, Australia
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Posted 3 Sep 2009 10:58 pm
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I too, am waiting for your book, Doug. Thanks for thinkin' of us 6-shooters! 
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Don Kona Woods
From:
Hawaiian Kama'aina
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Posted 3 Sep 2009 11:48 pm
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Santo Farina II 
Need I say more. Great job, Doug!
Aloha,
Don |
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 4 Sep 2009 10:28 am
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Great steel playing, Doug. A lot of beef in those notes. You are a master!!
What's with the drums? Is that an electronic drum set? That part sounds really odd to me.
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 11 Sep 2009 10:44 am
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Doug
There are one or two occasions (where you slide into single notes on your top string) where you have absolutely nailed Santo's sound. Some people think that it is basic playing, but Santo had so much dynamics in his picking. One second he would almost be ripping a string from the guitar, and the next would be a soft caress with the pick. Trying to emulate his feel is very difficult but you are the closest I've heard, and that is a real compliment. Well done.
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Doug Beaumier
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