Buddy Emmons Intro: How does he do it?
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Well, you certainly can state your opinions, and are welcome to, as long as it's actually on topic?Danny Kuykendall wrote:Buddy has even stated that not all of his playing is perfect. Why can't someone have an opinion that an intro is not his best?
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I have enjoyed dabbling with that type of lick, and it sure is a fun one to play with. The tab mentioned for that lick seems very pretty right on, and opens up the doors of inspiration. That's what I love about Buddy Emmon's intro's, fills, rides and endings.
Sometimes we get a little carried away with this "best" thing. Only one intro can be Buddy's "best", and we're never going to agree on which one that is. It's a fool's errand to try; in this and other similar scenarios that come up here from time to time.
To each his own in matters of taste.
To each his own in matters of taste.
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Thanks for the tab Trevor!
Best intro? who knows? certainly not overly complex but sometimes simplicity is genius. This one spoke to me and just flat out sounded cool. Tho Im sure many of you can play the notes, Only Mr. Emmons can play it the way he played it...I beleive in the distinct inherent uniqueness of players, especially master players.
Best intro? who knows? certainly not overly complex but sometimes simplicity is genius. This one spoke to me and just flat out sounded cool. Tho Im sure many of you can play the notes, Only Mr. Emmons can play it the way he played it...I beleive in the distinct inherent uniqueness of players, especially master players.
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I apologize unequivocally
Calvin,
I was out of line.
I apologize.
Your comment was as valid as a comment like "Great Lick!" or any of the several praising the unequaled maestro.
Something about the terseness of your comment, perhaps that the words "in my opinion" were not included, just annoyed me and I typed before I thought. I will try to not do so in future.
Upon further consideration I realize I was as off topic if not moreso.
So once again, I'm sorry for stirring up stuff with my ill considered post.
dva
I was out of line.
I apologize.
Your comment was as valid as a comment like "Great Lick!" or any of the several praising the unequaled maestro.
Something about the terseness of your comment, perhaps that the words "in my opinion" were not included, just annoyed me and I typed before I thought. I will try to not do so in future.
Upon further consideration I realize I was as off topic if not moreso.
So once again, I'm sorry for stirring up stuff with my ill considered post.
dva
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Of course he can have an opinion, and frequently does.Buddy has even stated that not all of his playing is perfect. Why can't someone have an opinion that an intro is not his best?
But to state a gratuitous opinion about a matter of taste - especially one that is potentially controversial - is to invite a discussion with countering opinions, IMO. I think an old proverb about heat and kitchens would be apropos, but I sense that Calvin has a pretty good asbestos suit.
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I can play the intro and the other parts... I just could not think of it first!
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What I've learnt from my first post to the Steel Guitar Forum:
1. Ask a question and you'll get a good answer quickly.
2. Put the words "Buddy Emmons" in your title and your thread is bound to get lots of hits.
3. Mention a certain riff by a certain player and you'll probably start a flame war.
4. Include a link to a downloadable track and it is sure to be fetched lots of times (1309 times and counting).
5. Expect to get interesting and useful comments from steel guitarists old and young, novice and professional, famous and not-so-famous, ...
Many thanks to the steel guitar community,
Trevor.
1. Ask a question and you'll get a good answer quickly.
2. Put the words "Buddy Emmons" in your title and your thread is bound to get lots of hits.
3. Mention a certain riff by a certain player and you'll probably start a flame war.
4. Include a link to a downloadable track and it is sure to be fetched lots of times (1309 times and counting).
5. Expect to get interesting and useful comments from steel guitarists old and young, novice and professional, famous and not-so-famous, ...
Many thanks to the steel guitar community,
Trevor.
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