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Post by NikGnashers on Apr 6, 2024 15:14:53 GMT
Yes I saw this yesterday myself, and thought wow. He really is a fantastic guitarist, and has a lovely soft voice too. I also urge everyone who hasn't heard him, to have a dig though his videos on YT, he is genuinely very good.
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Post by NikGnashers on Apr 6, 2024 15:10:31 GMT
I have had to actually choose songs for my late stepfathers funeral, recently (his funeral is on 29th of this month). He loved Eva Cassidy, so I know it's a bit rinsed, but had to have songbird, as he did love the song. He also loved Kate Rusby, so I chose 'all god's angels' to be played. As a final song, to accompany his coffin going behind the curtain and us leaving, he loved the Hollies, so I have chosen an upbeat song 'Carrie Anne' so that it's not such a sad exit.
Personally speaking, for my own, it would be impossible as I love a very wide range of music, from Prog Rock, to Folk, through Reggae (more dub, dancehall, and soca, than traditional roots), and having been a DJ since 1980, I love electronic music too. I honestly could fill a week with funeral songs.
Edit : This is why I haven't been around on the forum for a few months, as he was steadily on the decline, and eventually I found him sadly passed away when I visited. He was only 75, but a long time alcoholic, which I fear did not help his longevity.
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Post by NikGnashers on Apr 6, 2024 15:01:25 GMT
Just thought this was interesting. I have never seen one, let along played one. The theory sounds ok, more area for the top/back to resonate, can use thicker wood as it's not being bent, etc. I would assume it uncomfortable to play, although never tried one (yet). Thoughts anyone ?
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Post by NikGnashers on Feb 17, 2024 21:11:25 GMT
Wow, that looks incredible.
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Post by NikGnashers on Dec 25, 2023 18:52:33 GMT
The mere mention of a Bert, John, or Jacqui and you have my attention.
Great list of music there, Pentangle being my favourites.
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Post by NikGnashers on Dec 10, 2023 18:03:03 GMT
I tried a few pedals, and also have a Fishman Loudbox artist amp with lots of effects. It was a bit of fun at first, but I just prefer the natural sound of a good quality acoustic, as you can get so many different tones from it, harmonics, damped sounds, etc.... Each to their own, and some artists get some amazing results from effects, I just personally like the natural sounds better.
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Post by NikGnashers on Dec 6, 2023 21:54:01 GMT
Completely agree with you all. And I am a TE fan, but this just ruins the piece for me.
Thanks guys.
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Post by NikGnashers on Dec 6, 2023 11:47:34 GMT
What do you think guys & gals ?
Is it amazing, incredible, the best piece of guitar performance on youtube for ever un ever ? Or is it way over the top, too flashy, no musicality ?
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Post by NikGnashers on Dec 2, 2023 20:56:19 GMT
I was hooked after about 30 seconds, love the whole thing.
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Post by NikGnashers on Nov 30, 2023 17:31:57 GMT
Never really liked the Pogues, but I always respected him/them for staying pretty traditional in their music. I think his appeal was partly to do with his lifestyle choice, persona, and appearance, as much as it was his music. But well respected by many, RIP Shane.
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Post by NikGnashers on Nov 23, 2023 16:54:30 GMT
Been watching George's videos for a while now, superb talent both as a player and singer. Never realized he had a brother who played upright plucky things.
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Post by NikGnashers on Nov 23, 2023 16:51:23 GMT
Biimey O Crikey that is bloody brilliant.
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Post by NikGnashers on Nov 23, 2023 16:47:29 GMT
I prefer the Spruce, it sounds more balanced to my ears. They are both very good, but the Cedar has a more pronounced mid range, and the volume of the bass and highs tails off in comparison. The Spruce sounds very even across all the frequencies and just seem a cleaner and more balanced tone which I would personally prefer to listen to.
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Post by NikGnashers on Nov 23, 2023 15:24:00 GMT
Lowden S-50 winter series, limited edition. I love the clean appearance (I don't like fancy guitars), and I like the bevel for comfort, it's just awesome.
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Post by NikGnashers on Nov 23, 2023 15:16:47 GMT
Worked very well together didn't it, Wizz on guitar and the other fella on the blowy thing. I could listen all day.
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