"You Make My Dreams Come True" Bishop R.P. Hall

Bishop Ronnie P Hall · Post by **Bishop Ronnie P Hall** » 24 Jun 2010 1:45 pm

Hello my fellow steelers,
Here is a rendition of the Hall and Oates song, that I tried to play for my companion of forty-seven years. I hope I did`nt make too big of a mess with it. I hope somebody out there enjoys it! It was just an experiment!

Bishop Hall (Ron)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFDkmjDPNPM

bob drawbaugh · Post by **bob drawbaugh** » 24 Jun 2010 2:54 pm

Bishop, great job very soulful.

George Brown · Post by **George Brown** » 24 Jun 2010 5:01 pm

Another Fine One Ron, Great tone, and execution. Are you, and your wife having an anniversary also, by any chance? Thanks so much for sharing, and Please let us hear more.
George...

Bishop Ronnie P Hall · Post by **Bishop Ronnie P Hall** » 25 Jun 2010 4:11 am

Hi George! (Brown)
Thanks as always! My wife and I, are always having an anniversary!

I have been one of the most fortunate among men to find what seems to be "the perfect partner" for me, by the grace of God. So yes, here we are, after "5 years of courtship", and "47 years of married life", and we still act like two young kids who just met! Thanks for the compliment!

Ron

Bishop Ronnie P Hall · Post by **Bishop Ronnie P Hall** » 25 Jun 2010 4:27 am

Hi Bob! (Drawbaugh)
Yes, I guess it is kinda soulful, but does`nt "all" music come from the depths of our being anyhow??? Somehow, the inspiration comes, and "we" become the "instrument of creation", of sometimes "good" (music)or sometimes "bad"(music)(depends on one`s point of view, and likes, or taste, etc.). I just do my best, "good" or "bad", in the hope that it makes someone happy!

Be blessed my friend, and "thanks" again,
Ron Bishop hall

John H. McGlothlin · Post by **John H. McGlothlin** » 25 Jun 2010 5:21 am

Absolutely fantastic Ron, your tone and melody is excellent, keep up the great work and put more videos up you sound great my friend.

Steve Becker · Post by **Steve Becker** » 25 Jun 2010 6:22 am

I really like your phrasing-if I close my eyes, it sounds like a trumpet or a sax. It looks like you just use your 1st finger and are playing single note runs most of the time, but sometimes ,esp. on other songs, I hear chords. So, I'm wondering what type of effects processor you are using? It's certainly very effective and suits your style very well. So, keep em comin', Rev.!!

Bishop Ronnie P Hall · Post by **Bishop Ronnie P Hall** » 25 Jun 2010 2:10 pm

Hi John! (McGlothlin)
I thank you, as always, for I am greatful for your support. You know John, one of these days I`m going to research this "thing" about "tone". I read a lot about such a "concern" here on the forum. You see the thing is, I dont know "tone" from "cabbage"!

I just plug the thing in, and let "er" rip!!! It just seems I just get lucky that way!

The melody too! Would you believe that? It`s true! Again, I just do the best I can. Thanks Again!! Be blessed!
Ron

Bishop Ronnie P Hall · Post by **Bishop Ronnie P Hall** » 25 Jun 2010 2:36 pm

Hi Steve!, (Becker)
Good to hear from you. I`ve heard "that" many, many, times about, "phrasing" here on the forum, and other places around, and also "horns" of various types. To me it sounds like somebody choking a cat!!!, at times!

Before I lost my legs from the knees down a few years ago, in an auto accident (I was the victim),I played a Sho Bud Pro I, that had (5) five foot, and (1)one knee levers. Which I purchased at a music store here in Detroit. Yes, I still have the Bud. I have since purchased a little Carter Starter, that I have modified somewhat, to fit some of my needs, hence the chord sounds. I`m still modifying it where I can. As for processors, I use a little reverb pedal, and whatever else I can borrow to experiment with, when I can. Remember, for me it`s just a hobby!

Bottom line, I just do the best I can! Thanks Again! Be blessed!
Ron

Johnny Baldwin · Post by **Johnny Baldwin** » 26 Jun 2010 1:18 pm

Keep 'em coming Ronnie. Good song, great picking. Love your style.

Bishop Ronnie P Hall · Post by **Bishop Ronnie P Hall** » 28 Jun 2010 10:37 am

Hi John! (Baldwin)
Thanks for the encouragement. I realize it may not be the traditional way, but if everybody played the same way, it would get to be pretty boring around the forum, so I keep trying to offer an alternative presentation, not a competitive rendering. (I could`nt if I wanted to anyway), I`m not that good! But if it brings a smile to someone`s face, then hallelujah!

Thanks again!
Ron "The Bishop" Hall

Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 29 Jun 2010 10:57 am

Thank you, that's some great toe tapping music. Keep 'em coming.

Bishop Ronnie P Hall · Post by **Bishop Ronnie P Hall** » 1 Jul 2010 7:10 am

Hi Charles!, (Curtis)
Yeah, if I still had toes to tap,

I would be tapping right along with ya!

Never the less, I`m having a great time with these melodies that I play as a hobby. Thanks again my friend, please continue to enjoy,

I`ll keep trying to do the best I can. Be blessed!
Bishop Hall (Ron)

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 15 Aug 2010 7:13 pm

Another one for the collection. I've been saving all your numbers on my hard disk. If they ever start a Ron Hall Fan Club I'll be one of the first to join. I've yet to hear a bad performance from you.

Bishop Ronnie P Hall · Post by **Bishop Ronnie P Hall** » 19 Aug 2010 3:03 am

Hey Alan! (Brookes)
Wow!!! Man that is the kindest thing, that I believe anyone has ever said to me!!! Thank you so much! Although, if anyone did ever start a "Ron Hall Fan Club", I think I would have to ask them, "Is there something seriously wrong with you?"

But seriously again, "that", is the kindest encouragement, that anyone has ever said to me. Thanks my "friend"! Be blessed!
Ron