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Topic: This is why I play lap steel |
Mike Neer
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NJ
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Posted 19 Feb 2020 8:07 am |
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There is an instant connection, from hands to strings, no other things to get in the way of my spontaneous musical thoughts or ideas, and no preconceived notion about the way it has to be played or sound.
This is Jan Hammer’s tune Too Much To Lose. I record like this all the time just for no other reason than to get my kicks. I can’t imagine doing this on a pedal steel.
https://soundcloud.com/user-708420441/too-much-to-lose-mike-neer-jan-hammer
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Charlie McDonald
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out of the blue
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Posted 19 Feb 2020 8:26 am
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I think you're right, a certain immediacy about it.
I was 'splainin' it to Lucy, and got out my Steelonious to play for her. We're listening to Round Midnight. She's digging it.
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Those that say don't know; those that know don't say.--Buddy Emmons |
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Joe Scherzi
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New York, USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2020 8:33 am
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| Love it! |
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Keith Glendinning
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United Kingdom
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Posted 19 Feb 2020 9:10 am
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Mike, that was really enjoyable to listen to, as are all of your posts.
It also made me listen to more Jan Hammer on YouTube, what a musician.
An album from yourself featuring his music would be amazing.
Keith. |
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Steven Pearce
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Port Orchard Washington, USA
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Bill Hatcher
From:
Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 19 Feb 2020 12:57 pm
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| fine playing. are you double tracking that real time? if so..cool. |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 19 Feb 2020 3:40 pm
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| Bill Hatcher wrote: |
| fine playing. are you double tracking that real time? if so..cool. |
Yes, double tracked. One right after the other. I only had to fix one or two spots. The acoustic guitar too, but accuracy wasn’t as crucial as the melody.
Keith, Jan Hammer is one my favorite musicians, no doubt about it. Definitely one of my biggest inspirations in playing steel. Heck, how many guys get a scale named after them. Yup, there is a Jan Hammer scale. It’s pentatonic: 1 3 4 5 b7
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Steven Paris
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Los Angeles
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Posted 19 Feb 2020 4:30 pm
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WHAT is that obnoxious whacking sound?
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 19 Feb 2020 7:12 pm
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That’s a Boss Dr. Rhythm. The Maestro Rhythm King was not available. These are preset drum patterns.
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Steve Cunningham
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Atlanta, GA
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K Maul
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Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
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Posted 21 Feb 2020 3:30 pm
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I believe it was Noel Boggs who said "I'm a musician, not a tap dancer!" when asked if he would go to pedals.
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Mark Mansueto
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Michigan, USA
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Posted 22 Feb 2020 7:10 pm
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| Wow, I loved that. Great job. I'm a huge Jeff Beck fan so I recognized the song immediately from his "There and Back" album. Thanks for sharing. |
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