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Melanie ReMine · Post by **Melanie ReMine** » 10 Jul 2017 6:59 pm

I'm a big fan of B.J.Cole and I especially love the album he recorded with Luke Vibert called Stop The Panic. I guess you could say this original piece was inspired by that album. Vocals by my husband Mike Hilliard and pedal steel by myself. Hope you enjoy.

https://youtu.be/FWDNsP1cnbo

Jim Norman · Post by **Jim Norman** » 10 Jul 2017 8:16 pm

Fantastic. My mind is blown... Always good to hear something coming from an unexpected direction. Enjoyed the artwork, too.

Cheers,
Jim

Melanie ReMine · Post by **Melanie ReMine** » 11 Jul 2017 3:20 am

Thank you so much, Jim!!

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 12 Jul 2017 4:27 am

I dig this, from the steel to the production. The banjo was great, and all players fantastic.

Joachim Kettner · Post by **Joachim Kettner** » 12 Jul 2017 8:55 am

What Charlie said!

Melanie ReMine · Post by **Melanie ReMine** » 12 Jul 2017 3:10 pm

Thanks, guys! Most of the instruments were samples and it was put together on a Mac. I think the only "real" instrument on there was my pedal steel, (and of course Mike's vocals). Computers will never take the place of live musicians, but they sure do open up a world of creative possibilities.

David Duncan · Post by **David Duncan** » 12 Jul 2017 4:15 pm

Thanks so much for posting this, truly after my heart.Proves that art and the pedal steel go hand in hand. The PSG transcends all genres. Also is evidence to the endurance of this magical instrument. Melanie and Mike please keep it coming as it's wonderful...ART

Melanie ReMine · Post by **Melanie ReMine** » 13 Jul 2017 2:12 pm

David, thank you so much. You have really inspired both of us with your kind words! It means more than you know. I think I will print this so I can look at it when I feel like quitting!

Frank Agliata · Post by **Frank Agliata** » 19 Jul 2017 6:45 am

I agree . . Artsy, creative . . groovy! $:\$

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 19 Jul 2017 8:45 am

Yeah, don't quit. The samples and sounds, particularly percussion, are used expertly--some reminding me of David Bryne and Brian Eno--
they sound loose--and the steel sound, great.

Aaron Johnson · Post by **Aaron Johnson** » 19 Jul 2017 10:01 am

I enjoyed that! Please keep it up!

Melanie ReMine · Post by **Melanie ReMine** » 20 Jul 2017 6:49 am

Thanks, guys! Y'all rock!

Tucker Jackson · Post by **Tucker Jackson** » 20 Jul 2017 9:24 am

Go Melanie!

Bryan Staddon · Post by **Bryan Staddon** » 22 Jul 2017 6:24 am

Just great Melanie, really liked it!

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