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Post by Akquarius on May 13, 2014 18:33:13 GMT
Out of curiousity, to whom do you refer? Alasdair. I had hoped that you'd ask  |
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Post by alig on May 13, 2014 19:25:06 GMT
Sorry Bernd,
Gonna have to wait... at work and PC refusing to allow youtube.
Gonna be a LONG night.
I'll get back to you though - the suspense is... interesting.
Alasdair.
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Post by walkingdecay on Jun 4, 2014 7:57:59 GMT
I don't dislike any of the above, as all reflect intimate and subtle muscle or breath control from the user, but I do think all electronic keyboards should be split into their component molecules and dumped in the depths of the Sun. After my old upright piano died I tried to persuade myself that the things had come on a long way and were actually alright, but they simply don't feel as expressive as they should.
I'm actually in a good mood this morning.
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Post by Martin on Jun 4, 2014 9:29:56 GMT
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Post by scorpiodog on Jun 4, 2014 11:50:51 GMT
I don't dislike any of the above, as all reflect intimate and subtle muscle or breath control from the user, but I do think all electronic keyboards should be split into their component molecules and dumped in the depths of the Sun. After my old upright piano died I tried to persuade myself that the things had come on a long way and were actually alright, but they simply don't feel as expressive as they should. I'm actually in a good mood this morning. So it would seem, WD.  |
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Post by slasher on Jul 14, 2014 13:16:49 GMT
I have never been keen on the piano accordian, but at one of the sessions I attend a chap plays one. He plays it really well and I think that being stuck in front of poor players on poor instruments might be the original turn-off. I am mocked by some musician friends for playing the melodion, a two-row in D and G. It is not subtle but I learned to play it as it was the instrument I most enjoyed dancing too when I was young and fit! It tells you where to put your feet. Along with the banjo it is roundly mocked in folkie circles. Bagpipes--Hmm, depends which one. The small elbow pumped ones as found in Northumberland, Scotland and Ireland in differing forms I rather like but the big scottish "war pipes" definitely need to be played outdoors and preferably "Over the Hills and far away". I used to see a trio occasionally that included a Hurdy Gurdy. Sounded great in a band but horrible on its own. I'm with Walkingdecay re keyboards, horrible phoney noises and they are a cheats charter. I know a "musician" who plays keyboards for money at various local pubs and clubs. A massive sound comes out of the system but he only plays using two, sometimes three fingers.
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Post by missclarktree on Jul 14, 2014 17:32:22 GMT
. I'm with Walkingdecay re keyboards, horrible phoney noises and they are a cheats charter. I agree, with one exception: The Yahama 'naff' keyboard played by John Shuttleworth. I once bought a keyboard but quickly sold it on ebay because it wasn't naff. |
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Post by pauline on Jul 24, 2014 19:04:35 GMT
Alasdair, I sort of look back with a curious fondness at the traditional Scottish music I had to endure as a child. I'm Paisley born and bred  And I really enjoy BBC4's Transatlantic Sessions every year. Maybe I'm just an old folkie at heart... |
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Post by Akquarius on Jul 24, 2014 19:52:20 GMT
but I do think all electronic keyboards should be split into their component molecules and dumped in the depths of the Sun. I know I'm probably the spoilsport here. I played keyboard in a school band in the eighties. A keyboard can be a fantastic instrument. Here's a proof (it's german. I hope you don't mind): |
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Post by alig on Jul 24, 2014 20:05:55 GMT
Alasdair, I sort of look back with a curious fondness at the traditional Scottish music I had to endure as a child. I'm Paisley born and bred And I really enjoy BBC4's Transatlantic Sessions every year. Maybe I'm just an old folkie at heart... Ah, a Buddie. I know what you mean, Pauline. I'm a Glaswegian of teuchter parents and had the White Heather Club, Corries, Glasgow Gaelic Choir, Hall and MacGregor, etc, etc, background - parties with parents and friends getting maudlin about the old country. It all has its place and was of its time BUT - and I can't explain it - just dislike the accordion. I like the T A Sessions too, although I sometimes feel they're 'over-produced'... I'm fortunate here in Plockton - there's a great session regularly in the local pub and the School of Excellence in Traditional Music in the local school. Still in Paisley? Alasdair. |
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Post by missclarktree on Jul 25, 2014 20:15:49 GMT
but I do think all electronic keyboards should be split into their component molecules and dumped in the depths of the Sun. I know I'm probably the spoilsport here. I played keyboard in a school band in the eighties. A keyboard can be a fantastic instrument. Here's a proof (it's german. I hope you don't mind): Sounds very eighties. I was enjoying it but it cut off suddenly, just when the keyboard was taking off. |
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Post by Akquarius on Jul 26, 2014 12:35:52 GMT
Absolutely eighties Sorry for the cut off, Alison. I just checked it, it worked fine  |
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Post by curmudgeon on Oct 26, 2014 18:50:36 GMT
Concertinas - loathe and detest their caterwalling !
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Post by colan on Nov 14, 2014 9:25:07 GMT
Glad somebody still reads VIZ. Nowt against the banjo, however I have a deep and visceral dislike for the Accordion. Dunno why. The art is in keeping one's crown jewels out of the way........I'm told. |
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Post by colan on Nov 24, 2014 9:17:25 GMT
I've never heard staccato accordion before and I quite like it.
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And I really enjoy BBC4's Transatlantic Sessions every year. Maybe I'm just an old folkie at heart...
Jo whoever he is.
