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Paolo Conti

 

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Post  Posted 28 Nov 2017 2:01 pm    
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Here is the band Kanis & Lou playing the song South Sea Island Magic. The steel arrangement is inspired by Basil Henriques beautiful version.
The steel guitar is a Rickenbacker SW 8, with a great stand made by deluxe34

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQTL-WNmT1o

The steel is maybe a bit low in the mix but the voice deserved to be highlighted... it's my girlfriend who's singing Smile
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 28 Nov 2017 2:13 pm    
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I like it! Very Happy
Erv
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Nic Neufeld


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Kansas City, Missouri
Post  Posted 28 Nov 2017 6:19 pm    
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Love it too...great steel playing, and the vocals are nice (the French accent/minor mispronunciations are completely forgiveable)!

This is the version of the song I was previously acquainted with:
https://archive.org/details/TapaRoomTapes/51+South+Sea+Island+Magic.mp3


Hey, if I was in France, I'd be maneuvering to get into your band as a bassist, at least! Wink
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 28 Nov 2017 8:09 pm    
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Very nice! Very sweet. Who wouldn't like it? Smile
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James Hartman

 

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Post  Posted 29 Nov 2017 6:34 am    
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Very nice. All of it. Tambourine played with brushes is remarkably effective, and yes, great job on the vocal. That's you on steel, Paolo? Tasteful understated accompaniment.
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Ken Campbell

 

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Ferndale, Montana
Post  Posted 29 Nov 2017 6:56 am    
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Really great. Tasteful and well executed.
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Sebastian Müller

 

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Post  Posted 29 Nov 2017 7:32 am    
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Nice one, Paolo !
Good idea with the brushes on the Tambourine !
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Mike A Holland


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Post  Posted 29 Nov 2017 7:47 am    
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I thought that was great. Looking forward to hearing more!
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Paolo Conti

 

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Post  Posted 29 Nov 2017 12:28 pm    
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Thank you guys! Your comment are much appreciated.

Nic, thank you for the link, great material there!

James, yes that's my steel, I bought it from a Parisian friend a few months ago. It was my first Rickenbacker, and wow I like so much the sound coming from this instrument.

We'll post more in the very next weeks.
Thanks again!
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Daryl Brooke


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Key West, Fl
Post  Posted 29 Nov 2017 7:45 pm    
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Nice!
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Bill Burch

 

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California, USA
Post  Posted 1 Dec 2017 9:04 pm    
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Love it. Nice job everyone!

Bill
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Andrea Tazzini


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Massa, Italy
Post  Posted 2 Dec 2017 8:57 am    
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Paolo, well played and a sweet voice, compliments!
Andrea
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Jim Mckay

 

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New Zealand
Post  Posted 2 Dec 2017 11:12 am    
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That's beautiful Paolo. Perfect balance of sound with lovely steel, vocals, bass and brushes.
Is your volume pedal reverse acting? I have often wondered about trying that to see if it feels more natural.
Jerry Byrd used a reverse acting pedal (and also his left foot).
Love to hear more when you post them, thanks again Paolo and the rest of your band.
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Paolo Conti

 

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Post  Posted 3 Dec 2017 4:40 am    
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Daryl, Bill, Jim and Andrea, thank you for your kind words.

Jim, my volume pedal is a Ernie Ball, normal acting.
It seems to be a long trip before mastering the way you blend right hand action and pedal action to control the volume.
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Chris Templeton


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Post  Posted 3 Dec 2017 5:25 am    
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Si belle! L'équilibre est bon. Vous devez passer du bon temps ensemble. Attention aux chutes de noix de coco!
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Paolo Conti

 

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Post  Posted 3 Dec 2017 7:30 am    
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Thank you Chris! More afraid to receive hailstones than coconuts by this season Wink
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Nic Neufeld


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Kansas City, Missouri
Post  Posted 3 Dec 2017 10:03 am    
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Hi Paolo...just curious, what tuning are you using in this? And Basil's version that you mention, is that online anywhere? I'd like to start tinkering around with it myself, its a great song.
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Paolo Conti

 

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Post  Posted 3 Dec 2017 10:55 am    
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Hi Nic,
I am using C6th tuning with a high G and the low A tuned up to Bb.
You can find the song as a part of a live Basil published a few years ago I think:
http://www.waikiki-islanders.com/html/live_2.html

Send him a message and he will tell you more.
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Paul Honeycutt

 

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Colorado, USA
Post  Posted 4 Dec 2017 2:35 pm    
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That was sweet. You captured the spirit of the song.
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Joe Burke

 

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Toronto, Canada
Post  Posted 5 Dec 2017 6:47 pm    
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I’ve watched this at least 6 times. Love it.
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Nic Neufeld


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Kansas City, Missouri
Post  Posted 6 Dec 2017 5:36 am    
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Paolo Conti wrote:
Hi Nic,
I am using C6th tuning with a high G and the low A tuned up to Bb.
You can find the song as a part of a live Basil published a few years ago I think:
http://www.waikiki-islanders.com/html/live_2.html
Send him a message and he will tell you more.


After tinkering around with it, I can understand why that high fifth string is so useful on this tune. Maybe someday I'll give up low C!

Another version I happened on recently, from Hawaii Calls:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vkZFlXRMlY

Not sure if its Jules Ah See or someone else (recorded in '59) but I picked up a vinyl copy on eBay for fairly cheap, maybe the liner notes will clarify once it arrives.
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