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Post by David Hutton on Jul 8, 2022 10:51:11 GMT
I won't lie, I don't recognise a number of the players listed so far and don't feel qualified to judge the best:) I do like a bit of Leo Kottke. No idea if he is technically anywhere near the best but I do love the music he makes.
My brother was also a mad Chris Rea fan in his youth and I have seen him live a couple of times. Don't get me wrong I appreciate he is probably no where near the best, but I think he was/is very much underrated. He does make some pleasant and sometimes unique sounds with that slide.
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Post by David Hutton on Jan 31, 2022 14:04:30 GMT
Superb Rob, you have really done yourself proud.
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Post by David Hutton on Jan 17, 2022 20:17:20 GMT
That is one nice looking guitar Francis, very well done indeed!
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Post by David Hutton on Oct 1, 2020 10:05:07 GMT
My 7 daughter would love that uke and would probably consider it stylish. Unfortunately, due to me being tight, I will make sure she never sees it and we will never find out!
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Post by David Hutton on Sept 24, 2020 8:43:41 GMT
I would love to be able to sing like Mark (Playing guitar like him would not be a bad thing). This is a wonderful version of a wonderful song that I must learn some day. colins, we share very similar taste in singers. I would throw JJ Cale in there.
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Post by David Hutton on Sept 24, 2020 8:33:53 GMT
Only posting this because I personally have never seen Jimi on acoustic. I am sure I am probably the only one. He was obviously pretty handy with his axe and his sound is still unique I think. I feel this illustrates that he was a really good singer as well.
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Post by David Hutton on Sept 7, 2020 15:14:56 GMT
Having never been able to perform without feeling like that I have no advice:) I wonder what the first 15 minutes was like from the listeners prospective? I would bet that (having seen you entertain on a few occasions) they were pretty good. Agree with Leo, I am sure alcohol is not the answer. Though some people do seem to be able to perform perfectly brilliantly while drunk, but that is another mystery!
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Post by David Hutton on Dec 18, 2019 13:03:31 GMT
Outstanding and fab! Very well done indeed. Liked the filming as well!
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Post by David Hutton on Sept 23, 2019 12:03:41 GMT
To answer the original question, I would ask “Would you be happy/comfortable to play the song in front of a largely Caribbean based audience? “ If the answer is yes, then go ahead. If not, then don’t because there is obviously something that does not feel right about it. And of course the race of the audience should be irrelevant as to if it is right or not. Amit, it depresses me that you should be asked the Sitar question so regularly and it really must be very tiresome. I can only assume (or perhaps hope) that this type of question is dwarfed by the number of comments in relation to your musical talent and superb guitar playing!
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Post by David Hutton on Aug 9, 2019 22:18:36 GMT
Returning to what be important, would the paint alter the soundboard?
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Post by David Hutton on Jun 10, 2019 16:44:18 GMT
That is a thing of beauty! I now have electric GAS ( and no I have not been eating batteries).
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Post by David Hutton on Jun 10, 2019 16:41:28 GMT
Colin, that is lovely. you might not like flat headstocks as much, but you really do create a nice looking one! Cannot wait to hear it!
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Post by David Hutton on Jun 10, 2019 16:38:38 GMT
A beautiful instrument colins. There are some truly talented people on this forum. Thanks!
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Post by David Hutton on Mar 17, 2019 18:18:38 GMT
Looks superb!
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Post by David Hutton on Feb 27, 2019 13:47:23 GMT
That's not looking too shabby Colin!
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