Gary Carter - Shenandoah - Big E Tribute

Brandon Ordoyne · Post by **Brandon Ordoyne** » 18 Jan 2014 4:54 am

Wow...this is possibly one of them most beautiful tone to the bone steel instrumentals I have ever heard! The whole album is great....but man this track really stands out!

Just thought I would share.....

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 18 Jan 2014 5:24 am

I second that.

Sid Hudson · Post by **Sid Hudson** » 18 Jan 2014 5:25 am

I second that.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 18 Jan 2014 6:13 am

It's my favourite track too.

Dare I say it? It rivals the version by Buddy himself that was on the 'net a little while back.

Mark Greenway · Post by **Mark Greenway** » 18 Jan 2014 7:27 am

Where is this instrumental that you are talking about? Where do I buy it or hear it? I like the heck out of Gary Carter's playing.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 18 Jan 2014 7:33 am

It's Gary's new CD (released last Summer, I believe). Find his web-site and order it from there.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 18 Jan 2014 7:48 am

Sorry - that might have confused you.

Gary's 'Shenandoah' is on the 'Big E Tribute' album - I suspect because Buddy often cited the tune as one of his favourites of all time - and it's also on Gary's own CD.

BOTH CDs are well-worth having for many reasons but, if you're a fan of Mr Carter's work (and who isn't???), then his ten-track album is a tour-de-force of sheer musicality and a 'must-have' recording. I've found it inspirational.

Mark Greenway · Post by **Mark Greenway** » 18 Jan 2014 8:00 am

Mark Greenway · Post by **Mark Greenway** » 18 Jan 2014 8:02 am

Thanks English-man in America.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 18 Jan 2014 8:06 am

I'm here to learn the language.

Mark Greenway · Post by **Mark Greenway** » 18 Jan 2014 9:01 am

Enjoy the wonderful state of Florida.

Dennis Shellhouse · Post by **Dennis Shellhouse** » 18 Jan 2014 1:11 pm

Mike Johnson's job on "Someday Soon" blew me away. I can't stop listening to it. Great job by all the players.

Mike Poholsky · Post by **Mike Poholsky** » 18 Jan 2014 1:57 pm

I agree on Shenandoah! Holy COW!

Just in case someone hasn't seen Gary Carters "Lighthouse Tale". Beautiful piece of music.
Well played!
http://youtu.be/TI56hQOsmos

Don't forget the Marty Stuart Show, on RFD TV. Some of the best music on television.

Mike Brinkmeyer · Post by **Mike Brinkmeyer** » 18 Jan 2014 7:09 pm

Agreed Brandon . . . I always find myself going back to that song on that CD.

Tommy White · Post by **Tommy White** » 18 Jan 2014 9:22 pm

I have the fortunate opportunity to hear Gary play with Connie Smith nearly every weekend at the Grand Ole Opry. Gary always brings it and I never miss his segment. He plays with utmost taste, touch, tone and is one of the most sincerely nice gentlemen you'll meet. Of course, most of you already knew that!

Jeff Spencer · Post by **Jeff Spencer** » 19 Jan 2014 2:47 am

Yes agree with all above!!! A stand out track on what is a stand out CD from a stand out musician. What a master steel player!!

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 19 Jan 2014 6:25 am

....and now I'm not sure that don't think that track 4 on Gary's CD - 'And So It Goes' - is even better!

David Mason · Post by **David Mason** » 19 Jan 2014 9:44 am

All this acclaim, yet it seems like he never, ever just "shreds to impress"... is "good taste" making an secretive, unannounced comeback?

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 19 Jan 2014 10:23 am

David Mason wrote:All this acclaim, yet it seems like he never, ever just "shreds to impress"... is "good taste" making an secretive, unannounced comeback?

...and GC has been playing like that the whole time!
I've had the good fortune to work in a band or two with Gary,and I can tell you...he always plays just the right thing.

Tommy White · Post by **Tommy White** » 19 Jan 2014 10:35 am

And, the same can and should be said about you Steve Hinson! I' m so fortunate to get to hear some of the best steel players ever, every weekend!

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 19 Jan 2014 2:04 pm

You are too kind,Tommy White!What an honor it is to work on the same stage with you and sit around and just talk about...stuff..love it!You ARE the man!

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 20 Jan 2014 8:41 am

Absolutely agree!

For a nobody like me to sit side stage and watch Gary Carter, Tommy White and Pat Severs was a chance of a life time.

Gary treated me as a brother and I have been lucky that he allows me to be a friend.
Also got to hear a secret rough cut of the CD he recently did before he finished it. "Any Old Road" that I sent him I wanted to cut. What a gift to hear what he did with it and the pure breath of his notes on that song was off the chain.
Thx Gary for putting that song on your CD and allowing me the friendship!

......kenny

David Rogerson · Post by **David Rogerson** » 21 Jan 2014 1:25 am

Roger, I agree with you about "And So It Goes" - a superb rendition of a beautiful melody. Gary plays with finesse & that's the mark of a great musician.
The only thing I would have liked to have seen would be composers details.I definitely will be looking for his next offering.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 21 Jan 2014 5:10 am

I agree - I hate to lend a critical note to the proceedings but I wish there had been some information on Gary's CD sleeve. I believe Marty is credited as having played on it but that's about it.

John Swain · Post by **John Swain** » 21 Jan 2014 5:19 pm

I have to agree Gary Carter is a great player,incredible tone and beautiful phrasing. I tracked down all the songs on his CD, "And so it goes" a Billy Joel song! The rest are Nickel Creek, Allison Krause,and Balsam Range.

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