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Topic: Jimmy Day gets respect for the notes he didn't play |
Shaun Marshall
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San Rafael California, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2023 11:16 pm |
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| Hi all, When it comes to a ballad Jimmy Day gets respect for the notes he "didnt" play, he only plays what is essential for conveying the songwritters intent. I miss Jimmy Day! |
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Ian Rae
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Redditch, England
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Posted 10 Dec 2023 12:53 am
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Less is more. I try to be as economical as the great players, but it's amazing how hard it is not to play! 
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Samuel Phillippe
From:
Douglas Michigan, USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2023 11:43 am
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| Ian Rae wrote: |
| Less is more. I try to be as economical as the great players, but it's amazing how hard it is not to play! |
Ian, it's easy for me.....I can't play anything but the simple melody as hard as I try.
Sam |
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Dave Magram
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San Jose, California, USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2023 4:04 pm Re: Jimmy Day gets respect for the notes he didn't play
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| Shaun Marshall wrote: |
| Hi all, When it comes to a ballad Jimmy Day gets respect for the notes he "didnt" play, he only plays what is essential for conveying the songwriters intent. I miss Jimmy Day! |
Here's a good example of Jimmy doing just that...
"Willie Nelson and Mary Pat Davis - Walkin' After Midnight (Live at Farm Aid 1993)"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-SjypUG8v0
Mr. Day's solo starts at about 1:48.
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Ian Rae
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Redditch, England
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Posted 12 Dec 2023 4:38 pm
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Sam, you're less likely to annoy other band members than I am
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 12 Dec 2023 7:37 pm
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| But...two sides to every coin, as they say. The result of playing less and less is that the bandleader (or band) eventually decides that the steel is not necessary. "He's not playing enough to justify his place in the band". It's a fine line we have to walk, sometimes, and the result of playing too much (or too little) can translate to "expendable". |
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