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Post by ocarolan on Apr 12, 2013 10:34:04 GMT
Thanks very much for listening Jonny, and for your very generous comments! I'm not sure exactly where it is going after me, but I suspect it will be to another player for evaluation  Hopefully not to a certain well-known Sobell/PRS player again ...... Keith |
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Post by Martin on Apr 12, 2013 10:35:28 GMT
Cheers Andrew - it was Kris' version that inspired mine, so well spotted :tumbup: Yep, I hope I get more instruments to test in the future, and not just Tarans. I'll happiy test anything  Rory will be calling in this afternoon for another 'handover' (where I get me guitar back!)  |
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Post by alig on Apr 13, 2013 12:27:09 GMT
Great stuff, Martin! A career in professional reviewing beckons... Helpful and informed. The recordings especially interesting and useful. I hope to see Rory soon - maybe I'll be able to have a pluck or two.
Also, I was the 'client' you mention in the review - thank you so much for the chance to play your ABW Tirga Beag. It was EXTREMELY helpful in discussions with Rory. Although, if I'm honest, it rather confused the issue as there's now even more choice! Happy dilemma tho...
Thanks again.
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Post by Mike Floorstand on Apr 13, 2013 17:19:37 GMT
Really enjoying listening to the recordings Martin - though I did have to doublecheck the lyrics of Wine Drinker, I couldn't see how the line "My baby left a floater on the train" was relevant to the story  |
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Post by Martin on Apr 13, 2013 17:46:49 GMT
Great stuff, Martin! A career in professional reviewing beckons... Helpful and informed. The recordings especially interesting and useful. I hope to see Rory soon - maybe I'll be able to have a pluck or two. Also, I was the 'client' you mention in the review - thank you so much for the chance to play your ABW Tirga Beag. It was EXTREMELY helpful in discussions with Rory. Although, if I'm honest, it rather confused the issue as there's now even more choice! Happy dilemma tho... Thanks again. Thanks Alasdair, and I'm glad playing the ABW Tirga Beag helped you make your choice. It really is a fabulous instrument. Really enjoying listening to the recordings Martin - though I did have to doublecheck the lyrics of Wine Drinker, I couldn't see how the line "My baby left a floater on the train" was relevant to the story Thanks, and while it may not be relevant perhaps Joe, if your baby left a floater on the train, wouldn't you want to know about it? Last thing I need is irate GNER officials at my door at 5am on a Sunday morning with a bucket and mop  |
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Post by alig on Apr 13, 2013 18:03:38 GMT
Martin, I have a question... What's the name of the piece Mark Thomson played on your TB in the clip from you meeting in Halifax, part one? Would he have a TAB? (save me the trouble of laboriously learning it by ear.) Your guitar sounds out of this world with this particular piece. ALl the best.
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Post by Martin on Apr 13, 2013 18:09:04 GMT
I'm not sure, Alasdair...I'll ask markthomson by email or maybe he'll see this if he's around, and let you know. |
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Post by ocarolan on Apr 13, 2013 18:11:15 GMT
I love that piece too Alasdair - at the time Mark didn't have a name for it, though he may do now. I'm not even convinced it was a finished piece at that stage. However, I'm rubbish at DADGAD, but found it easy to work out by ear and from the vid - give it a go, it is a lovely piece!
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Post by ararat66 on Apr 13, 2013 18:58:20 GMT
Lovely to hear the guitar and your playing - I thought you sounded most at home playing with a little swing especially 'High Days', which is really really good and you make it your own. Nice sounding guitar - would be nice to try one day although I'd have liked a slightly fatter sound. I really like Rory's guitars.
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Post by Martin on Apr 13, 2013 19:04:58 GMT
Thanks very much for listening Leon |
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Post by alig on Apr 13, 2013 20:56:22 GMT
Thanks for that, Keith. Just a little lazy to do it by ear... Must be an age thing. Is it Mark's own composition? It could almost be a showcase for quality instruments. Wonderful. I'll give it a go, maybe it'll take me back to the early days!
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Post by ocarolan on Apr 13, 2013 21:54:00 GMT
Thanks for that, Keith. Just a little lazy to do it by ear... Must be an age thing. Is it Mark's own composition?.............................. I'm lazy too - it's just that ears have always been the quickest way for me throughout many years of playing - and I'm old!  And with a video I get to use eyes as well. The only problem then is remembering it! I'm pretty sure it is one of Mark's own, and that he'll be along soon to say more! BTW, I'm not surprised you enjoyed playing Martin's guitar - I think it is lovely too! Keith |
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Post by alig on Apr 13, 2013 23:14:08 GMT
It certainly is. I've arranged with Rory to build me a TB in Brazilian RW/Adirondack. Hopefully be ready by crimbo-ish. I'll let you and Martin know how it goes...
Yes, you're right - video does make the 'by ear' process easier. Got to love technology. And as for remembering pieces - I rely on muscle memory, as my own isn't what it once was!
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Post by ocarolan on Apr 13, 2013 23:21:00 GMT
Oooh, that does sound a bit special Alasdair - hope the waiting won't be too agonising!
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Post by Martin on Apr 13, 2013 23:42:05 GMT
Sounds amazing Al - keep up updated alright!! |
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And with a video I get to use eyes as well. The only problem then is remembering it!
Jo whoever he is.
