Tamarack
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Post by Tamarack on Sept 30, 2006 22:24:21 GMT -5
With my Taylor in the Elderly repair shop, there are no acoustic guitars in the house. With Tele in hand and amp turned way low, I'm working on a remote, simple-minded version of Roy Buchanan's "The Messiah Will Come Again". I think I lack something Roy had, but it's fun to noodle on and I might be absorbing some intuitive knowledge of blues and pentatonic scales.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2006 22:41:43 GMT -5
An apology for something stupid I said above about Keith Green's Tune "The Prodigal Son Suite" being the best telling of the parable of the "Lost Son" that exists, especially in song. Well, obviously the best telling of the parable is located in the Gospel of Luke and the one told by Jesus Christ. My mistake! Sorry! I am certain it is the best telling of the story in song however, and the ingenious chords in this piece astounds me every time I hear or play it.
It is also the only place I have ever found for the effective use of the X00202 chord. J (Mr. Fiore) told me the name of that chord once... a D something. This progression moves me so and will forever. Near the end of the piece:
(after changing to 3/4 time, 6 beats per chord basically, except for the Dm to Dm7 and the Esus4 to E7 at the end, then 3 beats each) G2 (add9, whatever)- A2- G2 - A2 - Dm - Dm7 - A2 - that D chord -
Esus4 - E7 - Esus4 - E7 (and repeat)
Try those chords together sometimes, guys. It will amaze you, the songwriting genius of Mr. Green. And the whole 13-14 minutes are like that, and it works as well on 1 guitar as it does with his piano and the London Philharmonic. Endless key and timing changes are there and chords you wouldn't think would work together, but do.
I absolutely love this guys stuff, both lyrically and musically. This guy started me on a path toward something worth singing about, but let's not go there. In His grip, Dan
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Post by chak on Oct 1, 2006 0:09:22 GMT -5
Hi El, Good to see you here.
I'm starting to think about Christmas music and what I want to work on, with one major exception - I'd like to work on some ensemble stuff rather than just solo fingerstyle guitar. I have friends that play the cello, oboe and percussion. My younger daughter is doing well with her violin and my older daughter plays the piano. This will be a HUGE undertaking for me but it's fun contemplating it!
Chak
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2006 6:03:36 GMT -5
Um, good question. It provides an opportunity for me to take stock with a view to orgnising my limited time a wee bit. I've been so caught up in trying to promo my cd that actually playing guitar and stuff has taken a bit of a back seat. But to answer the question... 1. I've got a few new songs that need to be played out. World premiers. . This sorts out the wheat from the chaff and gives me insights into what ultimately cuts it, what needs revision or more practice, what need to be deconstructed and rebuilt and what is bound for the trash can. 2. A couple of songs are waiting for a middle-8 and/or guitar break. 3. Embryonic stuff: a few shreds of chordal work or fragments of guitar parts that need development. 4. A whole bunch of guitar parts that need notated and tabbed out. 5. And finally: I really need to start recording again for the next record. I try to organise my time around this stuff, but it's hopeless. I'm always chasing time. Cheers - and great topic.
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Post by Tim Alexander (fmrly. Camalex) on Oct 1, 2006 9:18:55 GMT -5
I am getting revved up for a radio show this week. Sandy and I will be introduing our Cd to the listening audence and playing a few of the tunes from the CD, maybe one or two duets if we get overly excited. The show will be recorded but infront of an audience in the historic Avalon Theatre in Easton, MD -- then aired on WESM -- I will post website details in separate post.
This week I am changing strings working them and in getting ready to be ready. Staying positive all week long. Too ba di have a bit of work travel this week -- I may not get to practice much on Wednesday or Thursday.
Otherwise, I am finishing off a couple new tunes in CGDGAD and dusting off two or three Christmas tunes to record on the 9th at Target Studios. I want to send out a short holiday recording CD to friends and family this year -- 2-3 tracks from me and 2-3 tracks from my wife (piano) and kids (violin and piano). I am checking our Target's new location in Wilmington and will report back on how it is. I am told I will record from the stage -- cool.
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Post by loopysanchez on Oct 1, 2006 21:04:34 GMT -5
Right now I'm working on learning every nuance of some of my own songs that I might have taken for granted, so that I can, in essence, teach them to the hand-percussionist and bassist with whom I'm forming a trio. I can already tell from the first practice session earlier this week that I'm on the verge of something really magical; From the first downbeat the percussionsist was already locked-in on every vocal song from the CD tracks I emailed her a couple of weeks in advance; The bassist was catching on quick despite not having much prep time due to switching jobs over the past 2 weeks.
Sometimes you can just tell from the first few songs whether something clicks--By the 4th song I felt more comfortable leading this group than I've ever felt in some past groups after the 4th month.
Next on my agenda is whittling down a big list of cover songs to those that I can a) sing without blowing out my voice, and b) play without diluting the image and vibe my original stuff gives off. An added hurdle (the good kind) is that I'm having to go back and reconsider a lot of cover songs that were out of my vocal range when I first considered them a year or two back; Seems that the 9 months of vocal lessons, while not adding much range, are letting me sing to the edges of my range with much more comfort and durability so that some of the previously rejected "throat-killers" are likely to be given a second life.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that practice #2 feels as good as #1 did.
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Post by j on Oct 1, 2006 23:15:23 GMT -5
don't forget to add those Crash Test Dummies to the list, Loops. With your voice, it'd be a shame otherwise.
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Post by t-bob on Oct 2, 2006 5:39:06 GMT -5
Loopy, I have thoroughly enjoyed the copy you sent me a couple of weeks ago. I've had it playing in the CD changer during the day and all the construction people here have added positive feedback as well. Continued good luck with your gigs in Huntsville and thanks again for sending it.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2006 6:26:16 GMT -5
I'm presently working (REALLY working) on my own fingerstyle arrangement of "Prodigal Son" in DADF#AD, along with a few new songs for the youth band at church. Dusting off Kottke's "The Fisherman" too.
Tom
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Post by Village Idiot on Oct 2, 2006 6:34:04 GMT -5
I'm working on some songs I forgot I ever wrote, with an attempt at fancying up some of the chords.
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Post by t-bob on Oct 2, 2006 6:43:41 GMT -5
"Dusting off Kottke's "The Fisherman" too."
That is a keeper! I play a Clift Notes version myself.
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Post by paulschlimm on Oct 2, 2006 6:55:14 GMT -5
Some Buckley, Jeff and Tim. I'm only capable of working on a song or two at a time. Paul
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2006 11:25:37 GMT -5
I'm working on some songs I forgot I ever wrote, with an attempt at fancying up some of the chords. Yeah, I know that feeling. I came across some stuff a couple of years ago that I used to flatpick. I haven't flatpicked for years, so I had a few days fun rearranging a couple of things for fingers. One, or two actually work.
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