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Mike Neer


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Post  Posted 6 Jan 2022 7:56 am    
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This is what I’ve been up to recently and probably the path that I am going to stay on for a while, as I am feeling a rejuvenation and new excitement like I first felt when I started playing the instrument seriously. Many of my favorite musicians went down this road and, admittedly, while it wasn’t always my favorite, after the passage of time, it became some of my favorite music. I’m talking about Michael Brecker, Allan Holdsworth, Pat Metheny and others. So, in that spirit, he is a sample of some of the first stuff I’ve messed around with.

The path to get here has been brewing for along time in my head and after many hours of reading and $$$ spent, here I am. These are improvisations, especially the first clip which had no preconception.
https://youtu.be/sczYJR-jaGg
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John Burton


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Manassas, Va
Post  Posted 6 Jan 2022 8:19 am    
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I liked the first few minutes the most. Really reminded me of some of Brian Eno's stuff.
I'm a big Eno fan. Love his ambient stuff.

I used to play a bit with a looper (EHX 1440) midi sync'd with Korg Volca's or sometimes just play along with Korg Volca's.

Definitely gets creative juices flowing.

Keep at at it! Your inspiring me to get back to that stuff.
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Bruce Roger


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St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 6 Jan 2022 1:02 pm     Re: Exploring MIDI, looping etc
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Mike Neer wrote:
This is what I’ve been up to recently and probably the path that I am going to stay on for a while, as I am feeling a rejuvenation and new excitement like I first felt when I started playing the instrument seriously. Many of my favorite musicians went down this road and, admittedly, while it wasn’t always my favorite, after the passage of time, it became some of my favorite music. I’m talking about Michael Brecker, Allan Holdsworth, Pat Metheny and others. So, in that spirit, he is a sample of some of the first stuff I’ve messed around with.

The path to get here has been brewing for along time in my head and after many hours of reading and $$$ spent, here I am. These are improvisations, especially the first clip which had no preconception.
https://youtu.be/sczYJR-jaGg


What are you using for the organ sound? I bought a Lex and wonder about the settings.

BTW, I bought both of your CDs and really like them.
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David Irving

 

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South Australia, Australia
Post  Posted 6 Jan 2022 7:31 pm    
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That's really interesting stuff. The first bit sound a little bit like some Bartok I have.
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Mark Mansueto


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Michigan, USA
Post  Posted 7 Jan 2022 6:39 am    
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I would never guess this to be lap steel if I hadn't watched the video. This is very cool and I'm glad you shared it. I use a MIDI keyboard but never even considered using lap steel to trigger MIDI.
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Brad Bechtel


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San Francisco, CA
Post  Posted 7 Jan 2022 4:57 pm    
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Very nice use of synthesized lap steel. What's your tuning? I think it sounds great!
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Tal Herbsman


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Wisconsin, USA
Post  Posted 8 Jan 2022 7:18 am    
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This is great Mike. Can you give some details about your set up? What midi pick up did you choose? What synth are you using?
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