Danny Letz wrote:Wally, someone on the Forum a while back said that the church didn't want a pedal steel because it was a "bar room instrument". His observation was, what instrument did you normally see in the saloons in the old west movies?
About 8 years ago in Tampa I walked into a studio carrying a single 10 msa, and the record producer of German decent which also was a Rock musician laughed for some time and then ask me, What is that? But he actually said he liked it later. Go figure
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Danny Letz wrote:Wally, someone on the Forum a while back said that the church didn't want a pedal steel because it was a "bar room instrument". His observation was, what instrument did you normally see in the saloons in the old west movies?
A piano.
JUST CURIOUS
HOW did this good church brother KNOW that a Pedal Steel is a BAR instrument?. I guess he didn't allow Guitars either,Bass,harmonica....and PIANO's that one was GREAT LOL....
I remember one Church woman who asked the Preacher if he felt the evil spirits in the Church he told he he didn't feel them because he didn't entertain them////LOL
hi guys!
had to chime in on this - though slightly over to the side of topic.
what is often overlooked is the fact that PEOPLE were often barroom instruments,etc.,until meeting God.
and what do we say to the verse in psalms stating
that God can be praised on an "INSTRUMENT OF 10
STRINGS"!
never had my steels called funny names yet , but
it probably will occur sooner or later.
thanks for a chance to have a say and thanks for
a place where we can come together and express our
observations,opinions, and love for such a fine
instrument--and thanks to our God above for allowing
such music to touch all our lives!what if He didn't?
pastor bruce
Doing a gig some time ago with a more 'Rock' orientated band.
Punter: What's that thing you're playing?
Me: It's A Pedal Steel Guitar.
Punter: Never seen one before. Where does it come from?
Me: It's mostly known for it's role in Country Music.
Punter: Then why do I like it?
Country Music is not big in South Africa.
Sorry to be a bit off topic, but there are many geographies around the world that have never seen one.
My friend Curry Coster once referred to it as "A Divorce Machine" and I tend to agree. It's sort of a Chick Magnet until the Chick learns that the Steel Guitar means more to you than they do. Tommy......
for some time and then ask me, What is that? But he actually said he liked it later. Go figure
