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Topic: "Glory To His Name"Bishop Ronnie P. Hall |
Bishop Ronnie P Hall
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 21 Oct 2015 5:00 am |
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I caught you smiling again, Bishop....
No, we didn't sing that one (all we had was an organ  , pretty square) but I did sing in church and loved it, the acoustics.
And there wasn't a lot of dancing. But this is great gospel and it jumps; your guitar does a good job of the harmonies.
Every time I hear you I want to get right to recording; all I have to do is find the material, and this has me thinking where I can look.
Gospel is part of folk music, and the literature is rich. My new software says it has drums; I better look. Yours are good.
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Bishop Ronnie P Hall
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Posted 21 Oct 2015 8:42 am
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Hey Charlie!  (McDonald)
Yeah, I smile when I am having a good time. Too bad you did not have the fun I did growing up in a Pentecostal church, and an African American at that. There were some real get down foot stomping, handclapping, praise meetings. Some of them were hot stuff!(Ha-ha)Though, we meant well. I suppose, I think you would have fit right in! All had a good time!
Thanks for your encouragement as always, it means a lot. You know? I get that same urge to record, when I hear somebody like Freddy Roulette, or some other musician, who inspires me with their talent. I think it`s catching. Another thing, you are right. Gospel, is a tremendous arena, to find a gold mine of possible songs, and melodies, just waiting to be harvested. My drum playing, is just a combination of a drum rhythm track, with me fattening them up with overlays(another one of MoTown tricks I learned of some time ago. One thing I will say to you. Keep recording, I have heard you play. Keep up the good work, you have the touch, and talent. Keep it cooking.
Ron
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Alan Brookes
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Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 24 Oct 2015 11:21 am
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No, we didn't sing this in the church I used to attend during my formative years. We sang songs from Hymns Ancient & Modern, which were all very formal and mediaeval. I think it would have been quite a shock to the Vicar's system if you and your brotherhood of sacred steel musicians had turned up.  It might have shaken him out of hundreds of years of procrastination. 
That having been said, I'm planning on putting together a collection of songs from Hymns, Ancient & Modern, played instrumental on replica mediaeval instruments, and when I do I shall dedicate it to my good friend, Ronnie Hall.
I think your buddies in the Sacred Steel world have a healthy open-minded approach, which is refreshing. Keep up the good work, Ronnie. We're all listening and enjoying your talents.  |
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Bishop Ronnie P Hall
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Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Posted 25 Oct 2015 10:16 pm
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Hello Al!(Brookes)
You know, I`ve been thinking about how varied so many approaches to music in the church realm is, and could be, and how the music seems to be the bridge between so many frames of worship in the same.(Just kicking my thoughts around.) A hundred years? Wow! I hope you follow up with your project on the collection of Hymns, etc., it has to be a winner. I would be honored. But also, I was thinking how so many of our ever growing forum membership, had not heard the talent that you have in the realm of formal, and mediaeval music that you have in your library. You should do it.
As always, thanks for your encouragement. The best to the family.
Ron
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Steve Green
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Gulfport, MS, USA
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Posted 27 Oct 2015 4:08 pm
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Greetings from south Mississippi, Bishop. I have a 10 string non-pedal that's sitting around not getting used. I just can't really get into playing it. It's currently tuned to C6th, because that's what I have on my 6 string, and one neck of my D-8.
Watching this video makes me want to re-tune it and try some of this style of music -- I've always loved this song in particular. I was wondering if you'd mind sharing the tuning?
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Bishop Ronnie P Hall
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Posted 28 Oct 2015 9:21 am
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Hi Steve! (Green)
Glad to hear from you and southern Mississippi!
I have no problem sharing what my tuning is, but I am sure you will be shocked at how simple it is. Some call it "E9th"., but to me it is called: "E" natural. Anyway, From the 1st. down to the Bass strings, is as follows: 1st."E",2nd."B",3rd."G#",4th."E"5th."B" 6th."E" 7th."B"
8th."E" 9th."B" 10th."E" As I said, it is very simple, being that your first six strings are your key strings. I hope and wish you well... Stay in touch,,,
Ron
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Alan Brookes
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Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 28 Oct 2015 9:57 am
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It's the same tuning that blues musicians have used for years. From 1963 until about 1983 I tuned all my steel guitars like that.
What do other Sacred Steel players tend to use? |
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Bishop Ronnie P Hall
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Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Posted 28 Oct 2015 11:03 am
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Hi Al!  (Brookes)
I really only know one of the Sacred Steel Players, in whom I used to partner with some years ago in what we used to call the General Assembly of the Keith House of God Church Organization in Nashville annually, His name is Calvin Cooke. Who is now an active member of the "Slide Brothers". His tuning is the most adopted, and adapted by a great number of the Sacred Steel players. It is tuned from the 1st. string down to the bass strings as follows: 1st."E",2nd."D",3rd.""B",4th."G#",5th."E",6th."B",7th."G#",8th."E",9th.,"B"10th.,"E". Some time ago, bOb had a page listed on the forum of a great number of the sacred steel players tunings. You might ask him for a little more info concerning their tunings. Good Luck!
Ron
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Stefan Robertson
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Hertfordshire, UK
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Bishop Ronnie P Hall
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Detroit, Michigan, USA
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John D. Carter
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Canton, Ohio, USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2015 12:54 pm
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| I have performed trombone solos of this tune many many times! It is a gospel classic! Nice work! |
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Bishop Ronnie P Hall
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Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Posted 2 Nov 2015 1:08 pm
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Hi John!
Glad to hear from one of the Buckeye states brothers. Thanks for your encouragement. Yes, it is a powerful gospel classic. I only wish I could have given it, the honor it deserves. I know that your brass presentation has to be a classic as well.
Keep up the good work, and thanks again for the encouragement.
Ron
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