Just checked out the link to the Rick Turner guitars; I hadn't looked
into those before. I like its looks, and the wood. I like Lindsay
Buckingham's sound a lot, though haven't listened to his recent work.
I have been wanting to listen to some great non-Classical acoustic
guitar lately, so maybe I'
On Dec 15, 2007, at 12:53 PM, Mary Ann wrote:
Have you ever tried a Parker Fly with the Piezo pickup? I am a guitar
player and I've had some problems with my right arm and shoulder so
switched from an Ovation acoustic to a Parker Fly with Piezo. I also
use a Boss AD-5 processor, and the sound i
Thanks for the tip Curtis. I finally watched the video (still had to
use Real Player as the Quicktime version wouldn't work for me)and have
a listen. Great stuff. It's interesting how you get those little
pockets of style, from folks being from the same location and
relatively isolated. I watched t
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Angela Mailander
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Well, if you cannot appreciate lyrics and music at the same time,
then how can you appreciate a Gesamtkunstwerk as the artist intended
it to be both at the same time AND the theatrical spectacle on top of
that
Have you ever tried a Parker Fly with the Piezo pickup? I am a guitar
player and I've had some problems with my right arm and shoulder so
switched from an Ovation acoustic to a Parker Fly with Piezo. I also
use a Boss AD-5 processor, and the sound is fantastic. It really
sounds acoustic, and the a
> You're right. At least, he appeals to me more
> immediately. Sometimes it takes me awhile to
> appreciate music that isn't emotionally "juicy"
> up front. But if I spend the time to sort of
> internalize it, often I end up finding "drier"
> music much more moving.
>
Most of the guys I listen to
Well, if you cannot appreciate lyrics and music at the same time, then how can
you appreciate a Gesamtkunstwerk as the artist intended it to be both at the
same time AND the theatrical spectacle on top of that?
authfriend <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: --- In
Fairfield
> > Jimi used to focus on the prettiest girl in the front row, with or
> > without boyfriend, during his sets. Afterwards she would go home
> > with him more often than not.
>
> I sure would have, at least after the song
> in that video.
>
Funny how life turns out. The guys who lost their gir
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >
> > My excuse is that I have terrible trouble listening
> > to music and paying attention to the words at the
> > same time. I have to *ignore* the music in order to
> > grasp the words, and the more compell
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Angela Mailander
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> So much for the Gesamtkunstwerk.
Uh, no. What a weird comment.
> authfriend <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: --- In
FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, hermandan0 wrote:
>
> > And just t
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Have
> you ever heard Jack Owens who plays in this Bentonia style? He
> doesn't have the falsetto style but uses the minor tuned guitar. I
> think Judy would like him better than Skip because he has more
> wa
>
> My excuse is that I have terrible trouble listening
> to music and paying attention to the words at the
> same time. I have to *ignore* the music in order to
> grasp the words, and the more compelling the music,
> the harder that is (which is odd because I'm so
> verbal). In this case I was al
So much for the Gesamtkunstwerk.
authfriend <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: --- In
FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, hermandan0 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> And just to show you how mundane my mind is compared to yous
> and Judy's spiritual analysis of Jimi's words at th
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, hermandan0 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> And just to show you how mundane my mind is compared to yous
> and Judy's spiritual analysis of Jimi's words at the end of
> his great video--I thought he was making a comment to those
> in the room based on the end part
> the end part of the song-- "Gonna buy this whole town/put it in my
> shoe/maybe give a piece to you/that's what I'm gonna do/that's what
> I'm gonna do etc" then the "Do you think I'd do that?"
You sooo nailed that! I wasn't even thinking about the lyrics. How
obvious now that yo
Thanks Curtis! Nothing like the blues ( or Leonard Cohen) to tempt me
into not just lurking but posting. Hard Time Time Killing Floor Blues
is pretty amazing. I'd love to hear your version of it.
I hadn't heard of Jack Owens, but I'll definitely check him out. Have
to wait to get on the wife's com
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, hermandan0 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Here's a knock-your-socks-off Skip James early version of I'm So Glad.
> The audio is scratchy, but it kicks way more than the later versions
> you hear, as good as they are too.
>
> http://www.archive.org/details/Skip
Here's a knock-your-socks-off Skip James early version of I'm So Glad.
The audio is scratchy, but it kicks way more than the later versions
you hear, as good as they are too.
http://www.archive.org/details/Skip_James-Im_so_Glad
Cheers
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues"
<[EM
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine
> wrote:
> >
> > On Dec 10, 2007, at 7:46 PM, curtisdeltablues wrote:
> >
> > > That is really cool, you "get" the feel of this music and
> > > through it, Jimi p
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> On Dec 10, 2007, at 7:46 PM, curtisdeltablues wrote:
>
> > That is really cool, you "get" the feel of this music and through
it,
> > Jimi personally. His friends said he was a shy gentle soul.
>
> That's always b
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Sal Sunshine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> On Dec 10, 2007, at 7:46 PM, curtisdeltablues wrote:
>
> > That is really cool, you "get" the feel of this music and
> > through it, Jimi personally. His friends said he was a shy
> > gentle soul.
>
> That's alway
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Here is a nice Skip James piece you may like. This is not Skip
> at his prime the way Jimi was in that video. But what you said
> about Jimi somehow made me think of Skip. He recorded in the 30's
> and then
Curtis, could you send that Jimi link again? I managed to lose it somehow, and
I've rarely seen anything lovelier. a
Sal Sunshine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On Dec 10, 2007, at 7:46 PM, curtisdeltablues wrote:
That is really cool, you "get" the feel of this music
On Dec 10, 2007, at 7:46 PM, curtisdeltablues wrote:
That is really cool, you "get" the feel of this music and through it,
Jimi personally. His friends said he was a shy gentle soul.
That's always been my impression, too, Curtis, in the few videos of
him I've seen. He deserved a better lif
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Curtis, you're probably right, but I like the other
> interpretation. I was utterly snowed by that video;
> I'd never heard him play acoustic, nor had I ever
> seen that extraordinary gentleness.
>
> So it was quite
Curtis, you're probably right, but I like the other
interpretation. I was utterly snowed by that video;
I'd never heard him play acoustic, nor had I ever
seen that extraordinary gentleness.
So it was quite an experience, and I figured he was
referring not to the blues style but to how
transcendent
> > And at the end he says, "You think I do that?"
> >
> > As one of the YouTube commenters says of that question,
> > "Makes the hair on my skull stand on end."
>
> Nice catch, I missed that completely.
>
Judy,
Since you pointed this out to me I've listened to it a few times. I
think he is s
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues"
> wrote:
>
> > To play Jimi you have to do what Jimi
> > did, master the Delta blues in it's most primitive form. Jimi
> > playing Hear My Train a Comin htt
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> To play Jimi you have to do what Jimi
> did, master the Delta blues in it's most primitive form. Jimi
> playing Hear My Train a Comin http://youtube.com/watch?v=je9O-
> VdrZ0E is such a great demonstration of w
Great one Turq, really brilliant. He made me want to reach for my
guitar right away. There is a lifetime of nuance to explore in the
guitar. Guys like that are a lesson in "touch".
Here is the guy I look to for this quality in acoustic: Tuck Andress.
I'm sure Vaj already knows all about him:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Well, the best Jimi emulator in Finland is IMO Mr. Hasse Walli.
> > He belongs to the about 6% Swedish speaking minority in this
> > country. Here he plays Robert Johnson's Crossroads:
>
> Monster chops Card
Well, the best Jimi emulator in Finland is IMO Mr. Hasse Walli.
> He belongs to the about 6% Swedish speaking minority in this country.
> Here he plays Robert Johnson's Crossroads:
>
Monster chops Card! As I'm sure you know he is doing Clapton's take
on Robert's song. Seeing this guy live mus
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> My favorite performer of Jimi material plays it from his heart.
He is
> a Swedish musician named Robert Lighthouse. Listen to his Voodoo
> Chile on his first CD and Spanish Castle Magic on the second to
It's about musicianship and applicable to any instrument. It was my
percussion teacher in the early 60's who recommended it. Looks like it
is in paperback now.
Angela Mailander wrote:
> The link to the book is about the piano. Is this book good to read for a
> young guitarist as well? If an
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> On Dec 8, 2007, at 11:08 AM, curtisdeltablues wrote:
>
> > "The first time I ever saw Jimi Hendrix he was
> > sitting cross-legged backstage at the Monterey Pop
> > Festival, playing his electric guitar without it
> > bein
On Dec 8, 2007, at 11:08 AM, curtisdeltablues wrote:
"The first time I ever saw Jimi Hendrix he was
sitting cross-legged backstage at the Monterey Pop
Festival, playing his electric guitar without it
being plugged into any amps."
When the bio-cyber dudes figure out how to transplant memories f
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > "The first time I ever saw Jimi Hendrix he was
> > sitting cross-legged backstage at the Monterey Pop
> > Festival, playing his electric guitar without it
> > being plugged into any amps."
>
> When the bio-cy
"The first time I ever saw Jimi Hendrix he was
sitting cross-legged backstage at the Monterey Pop
Festival, playing his electric guitar without it
being plugged into any amps."
When the bio-cyber dudes figure out how to transplant memories from
one brain to another perfectly I'll be heading for th
The link to the book is about the piano. Is this book good to read for a young
guitarist as well? If anyone who loves Jimi and Segovia recommends it, I'd
love to send it to a young friend in China. I met him when he was fourteen and
he played like an angel, moving me to tears. China's best m
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> This is a subject close to my heart. Talking about what made Jimi
> special among so many talented guitarists. Some great points so far
> so here are my 2 cents.
>
> Jimi was a legendary monster practicer of
This is a subject close to my heart. Talking about what made Jimi
special among so many talented guitarists. Some great points so far
so here are my 2 cents.
Jimi was a legendary monster practicer of his instrument. Same with
Stevie Ray. People who lived with them say they played guitar all
On Dec 8, 2007, at 3:24 AM, cardemaister wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> On Dec 7, 2007, at 4:35 AM, TurquoiseB wrote:
>
> >
> > The issue is "touch." Speaking as a terrible
> > guitarist myself but a fan of great guitarists
> > since youth, and
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> On Dec 7, 2007, at 4:35 AM, TurquoiseB wrote:
>
> >
> > The issue is "touch." Speaking as a terrible
> > guitarist myself but a fan of great guitarists
> > since youth, and one who has been fortunate
> > enough to see many
Vaj wrote:
>
> On Dec 7, 2007, at 4:35 AM, TurquoiseB wrote:
>
>> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, cardemaister <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> >
>> > Well, I remember a guy claiming he could play Hendrix
>> > after taking some Acid! :)
>> >
>> > Actually, I think a lot of Hendrix tunes are not
On Dec 7, 2007, at 4:35 AM, TurquoiseB wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, cardemaister <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> Well, I remember a guy claiming he could play Hendrix
> after taking some Acid! :)
>
> Actually, I think a lot of Hendrix tunes are not technically
> very complicate
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, cardemaister <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Well, I remember a guy claiming he could play Hendrix
> after taking some Acid! :)
>
> Actually, I think a lot of Hendrix tunes are not technically
> very complicated, but I've read quite a many guitarists
> say, th
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > How do you guys tune your axes? If I tune my cheapish Japa-
> > nese Strat copy with a meter, I'm not quite satisfied with how
> > it sounds. My 'Kitara-kirja' (Guitar Book) sez it's preferable
> > to use sev
> How do you guys tune your axes? If I tune my cheapish Japa-
> nese Strat copy with a meter, I'm not quite satisfied with how
> it sounds. My 'Kitara-kirja' (Guitar Book) sez it's preferable
> to use several methods in sequence to get the best (tempered??)
> tuning that sounds good in most positi
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> On Dec 6, 2007, at 10:59 AM, new.morning wrote:
>
> > > I live in a great area for guitars and guitar work, as we have
a lot
> > > of great acoustic guitarists in this area. Paul Noel Stookey of
> > > Peter, Paul and Mary
On Dec 6, 2007, at 10:59 AM, new.morning wrote:
> I live in a great area for guitars and guitar work, as we have a lot
> of great acoustic guitarists in this area. Paul Noel Stookey of
> Peter, Paul and Mary lives down the road. Just beyond him is Dan
> Fogelberg. And Don Mclean lives nearby as
On Dec 6, 2007, at 11:26 AM, curtisdeltablues wrote:
> But can they knock you out with the first chord?
>
My guitar has made a few articles of clothing drop off of a listener,
does that count?
Please list make, model and serial number. :-)
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "curtisdeltablues"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > But can they knock you out with the first chord?
> >
>
> My guitar has made a few articles of clothing drop off of a listener,
> does that count?
Well, thats a nice assertion. But I think we need proof. In t
> Playing fingerstyle, I've shied away from the larger Martin's mainly
> because of their action (historically), as I prefer to have
acoustics > with the action of an electric.
They do come from the factory with a higher action for the tone, but
you should be able to adjust it any way you prefer
> But can they knock you out with the first chord?
>
My guitar has made a few articles of clothing drop off of a listener,
does that count?
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, new.morning <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj wrote:
> >
> >
> > On Dec 5, 20
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> On Dec 5, 2007, at 10:49 PM, curtisdeltablues wrote:
>
> > > I haven't played a Martin in years, although i was fond of the "00"
> > > series. I really am hooked on my 12-string Taylor so much, I'm
> > > considering anothe
On Dec 5, 2007, at 10:49 PM, curtisdeltablues wrote:
> I haven't played a Martin in years, although i was fond of the "00"
> series. I really am hooked on my 12-string Taylor so much, I'm
> considering another. Although I have to admit, that Martin you
> mentioned really has me wondering.
I th
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> On Dec 5, 2007, at 9:28 PM, curtisdeltablues wrote:
>
> > > > > A guitar that tunes itself. 800 USD add-on. Standard or your
> > > > choice of
> > > > > open tuning. Tunes in just 5 seconds.
> >
> > The SG is such a great
On Dec 5, 2007, at 9:28 PM, curtisdeltablues wrote:
> > > A guitar that tunes itself. 800 USD add-on. Standard or your
> > choice of
> > > open tuning. Tunes in just 5 seconds.
The SG is such a great electric guitar. I finally sold my American
made Strat I've had since '91. I just realized tha
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> On Dec 5, 2007, at 8:41 PM, curtisdeltablues wrote:
>
> > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj wrote:
> > >
> > >
> >
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/selftuning-guitar-synthax-tronical-powertune-161585.php
> > >
>
On Dec 5, 2007, at 8:41 PM, curtisdeltablues wrote:
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/selftuning-guitar-synthax-tronical-powertune-161585.php
>
> A guitar that tunes itself. 800 USD add-on. Standard or your
choice of
>
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/selftuning-guitar-synthax-tronical-powertune-161585.php
>
> A guitar that tunes itself. 800 USD add-on. Standard or your choice of
> open tuning. Tunes in just 5 seconds.
>
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