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Post by slidingwolf on Mar 20, 2017 20:20:56 GMT
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Post by slidingwolf on Jul 12, 2018 14:21:39 GMT
Well, Ry Cooder, Mr Tone himslef, has a new album out, going back to his country blues & gospel roots (hooray! At last!). Inevitably it has his own stamp on it. Interesting video about the making of it.
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Post by cottonopolis on Jul 12, 2018 19:10:57 GMT
L believe he is doing a short tour to showcase the new album. Sold out moons ago
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Post by slidingwolf on Jul 13, 2018 11:36:35 GMT
L believe he is doing a short tour to showcase the new album. Sold out moons ago Inevitably.
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Post by slidingwolf on Mar 9, 2019 16:40:06 GMT
As we had some chat about resonators on another thread I thought I'd post a few more examples of making clunking noises and playing under water here:
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Post by slidingwolf on Mar 9, 2019 16:42:06 GMT
And another example:
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Post by slidingwolf on Mar 9, 2019 16:43:32 GMT
Or this one:
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Post by cottonopolis on Mar 9, 2019 20:49:01 GMT
Those three should keep the naysayers quiet for a while
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Post by snakestretcher on Mar 14, 2019 15:27:43 GMT
I've been playing slide for over 50 years now; my first 'slide' was a chromed copper central heating radiator valve cover I nicked from my mum's house (actually two, but I don't think she noticed)!. Still have one. I used that with my first decent guitar, a red label FG180. These days my preference is for heavy chromed brass (Dunlop #228). I like my slides to have a bit of friction or slight roughness to excite more energy into the strings, and I have one dedicated slide guitar which I tune to either G or D. I can't stand super-smooth 'hi-tech' slides like the Wolfram stuff; too anaemic, and for that reason I'm not a fan of Martin Simpson's slide work. It's a tricky technique to master; damping strings you don't want sounding and getting a smooth, controlled vibrato takes time and much practise.
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Post by slidingwolf on Apr 9, 2019 19:33:29 GMT
I've been playing slide for over 50 years now; my first 'slide' was a chromed copper central heating radiator valve cover I nicked from my mum's house (actually two, but I don't think she noticed)!. Still have one. I used that with my first decent guitar, a red label FG180. These days my preference is for heavy chromed brass (Dunlop #228). I like my slides to have a bit of friction or slight roughness to excite more energy into the strings, and I have one dedicated slide guitar which I tune to either G or D. I can't stand super-smooth 'hi-tech' slides like the Wolfram stuff; too anaemic, and for that reason I'm not a fan of Martin Simpson's slide work. It's a tricky technique to master; damping strings you don't want sounding and getting a smooth, controlled vibrato takes time and much practise. Hi Snakestretcher, over the years, I've tried almost every thing but have to confess a copper chromed central heating valve cover is a new one on me! Although I think Son House used a length of copper pipe..... Good excuse to add him to this thread anyway. And certainly not using a super smooth Wolfram slide
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Post by martinrowe on Apr 9, 2019 21:11:06 GMT
slidingwolf I remember someone once describing him as 'the terrifying Son House'. That combination of slide and voice! He is taking no prisoners. Do not mess. thanks for posting
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Post by slidingwolf on Apr 9, 2019 22:19:27 GMT
slidingwolf I remember someone once describing him as 'the terrifying Son House'. That combination of slide and voice! He is taking no prisoners. Do not mess. thanks for posting Indeed. A force of nature. Certainly none of your fiddly diddly twiddly dee with Mr Eddie House. Pushed it right to the edge of destruction and then just about managed to keep it there. Probably shouldn't post this on here - (sorry Keith & co) - he's not even playing guitar but the power and presence is amazing.
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Post by cottonopolis on Apr 10, 2019 13:37:53 GMT
More Son.
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Post by slidingwolf on Apr 10, 2019 18:09:29 GMT
If you haven't come across it already, the book, "Preachin' the Blues. The Life and Times of Son House," by Daniel Beaumont, is well worth a read.
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Post by cottonopolis on Apr 11, 2019 16:12:56 GMT
If you haven't come across it already, the book, "Preachin' the Blues. The Life and Times of Son House," by Daniel Beaumont, is well worth a read. Thanks for the recommendation, I have read quite a few biographies of the old Bluesmen but not this one. I will check it out. Cheers.
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