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New Video - I WILL ----->
I just posted a new video on YouTube... The Beatles tune "I Will". It's been one of my favorite Beatles songs since I first heard it in 1968. I notice that a couple of other steelers have recorded it lately, so I thought I'd take a shot at it! 8-string C6 tuning w/high G. Thanks for checking it out!
---click---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUpqHIAlPrc
---click---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUpqHIAlPrc
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You really showcase what a strong melody that tune has. I so admire your whole approach to the instrument, Doug.
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Thanks Andy, I guess I'm a melody guy! I like improv too and speedpicking, etc, but a strong melody is what draws the listener in IMO. Something I've noticed... my most popular videos on YouTube feature single note playing of the melody. Not chord style and not a lot of fills mixed in. Just the single note melody. I always felt like that was copping out because the steel guitar offers so many beautiful harmonies and chord voicings, especially the pedal steel guitar. It's very tempting to play harmonies and full chords throughout the song but I think the single note way really makes a statement and grabs the listener's attention. 🎅
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As usual appetizing videos, sound and gear candy.
Speaking of Beatles, have you done I'll Follow The Sun?
What guitar was Send Me?
https://youtu.be/GO2Tf8KLJ14
Do you have a clip using palm levers?
Your 40's Epi has a dreamy tone. That you played it (Sleepy Lagoon) on top of your amp I think, must've added to the symphony.
https://youtu.be/11GvfD93l44
Speaking of Beatles, have you done I'll Follow The Sun?
What guitar was Send Me?
https://youtu.be/GO2Tf8KLJ14
Do you have a clip using palm levers?
Your 40's Epi has a dreamy tone. That you played it (Sleepy Lagoon) on top of your amp I think, must've added to the symphony.
https://youtu.be/11GvfD93l44
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I love "I'll Follow the Sun". It brings back a lot of memories. The guitar I played on "Send Me the Pillow" was a Rogue Jersey Lightning, an entry level, Asian made lap steel that was on the market a few years ago.
I've never used palm levers but I do have a clip where I use a lot of string pulls (behind the bar) ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjKdf9NJl4c
I've never used palm levers but I do have a clip where I use a lot of string pulls (behind the bar) ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjKdf9NJl4c
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“I Will†on steel guitar
Hi Doug,
Nice “melodic†playing and great
background track. I think you are absolutely
right about working with a strong melody
that was built to last. A well constructed tune is
worth it’s weight in gold. You can’t copyright
a chord progression or voicing.
I posted a lap steel-clarinet version of “I’ll Follow
the Sun†on SoundCloud about four years
ago, and still perform it live. The strength
of the melody, along with interesting
chord changes, give this song its appeal.
One of the most appealing qualities of
the steel is it’s ability to “singâ€. Listeners
respond to this as much or more than pretty
voicings or flash.
Composers with melodic gifts have graced
the world for centuries. Why not take advantage
of this treasure and use these melodies?
Sincerely,
Joel Meginsky
Nice “melodic†playing and great
background track. I think you are absolutely
right about working with a strong melody
that was built to last. A well constructed tune is
worth it’s weight in gold. You can’t copyright
a chord progression or voicing.
I posted a lap steel-clarinet version of “I’ll Follow
the Sun†on SoundCloud about four years
ago, and still perform it live. The strength
of the melody, along with interesting
chord changes, give this song its appeal.
One of the most appealing qualities of
the steel is it’s ability to “singâ€. Listeners
respond to this as much or more than pretty
voicings or flash.
Composers with melodic gifts have graced
the world for centuries. Why not take advantage
of this treasure and use these melodies?
Sincerely,
Joel Meginsky
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