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Topic: Question for Reece A about inspiration. |
Ken Byng
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Posted 8 Dec 2007 8:12 am |
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Reece
I love listening to your improvisation and 'musical correctness'. Unlike some of us you never bluff your chord work. I'm interested to hear from you what music you listen to for inspiration, and what instruments.
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Ron Page
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Penn Yan, NY USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2007 12:34 pm
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Reeece, let me clarify. Ken means other than the Washington Redskins Fight Song. 
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 10 Dec 2007 11:47 am
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Reece Anderson
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Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Dec 2007 2:18 pm
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Ken....I apologize for my delayed response which is attributed to building a home, the holiday rush, and Christmas engagements.
I honestly like most any kind of music, and I listen to everything from Bluegrass to Classical and love most all of it.
Years ago when I made the decision to make playing a big part of my life, I realized (as far as I was personally concerned) I needed to be open minded and play all kinds of music.
For me, playing only one style of music, is like a Dentist who only does fillings and nothing else. Music diversification in the music industry where I have lived most all my life was very important, and I have been blessed by my decision.
Some may ask the question, what would have happened to my career had I concentrated on only one kind of music. I too have wondered about that, however I've never been one to dwell on the past, or what "if's".
I personally feel that songs with a lot of chord changes provides more musical opportunities and enhances both my knowledge and appreciation for music. I have found the chords and the chord voicings which interest me the most, to primarily be in Jazz, Light Rock, Pop, and Big Band music.
As far as which instruments, I love to hear the chords formed by many strings, as well as great piano players and guitar players. For me, I love being with a small group of great players or being on stage with a big band playing great arrangements. The musical experience in either instance is indescribable.
Ken P....Hummmm, how many chords are in the Redskins fight song. Noone down here has ever heard it. I will however be listening for it on Dec.30th when the Boyz and Skins go at it again. |
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Ron Page
From:
Penn Yan, NY USA
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Posted 12 Dec 2007 7:28 am
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Reece, thanks for taking time to answer Ken's question, despite my detraction/departure.
I've been listening to many Christmas CD's by various country artists (George Strait, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, Clint Black, Vince Gill...) as well as Buddy Emmons' Christmas Sounds of the Steel Guitar. In listening to those songs I can see what you mean about the effects that many strings have in bringing the full chord sounds to life. These albums include more than the 7-piece country band. It's all great music to my ears hearing these great steel players lay their melodies over a full string orchestra.
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Reece Anderson
From:
Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Dec 2007 6:14 am
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| Ron P....I had talked on the phone to a friend of mine named Ken while making my post and I accidentally addressed you as Ken....I apologize for my oversight and thank you for not whupping up on me, as I know you could if you wanted too. |
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