PSG on Non Country/Gospel Songs

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John A. Russell
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PSG on Non Country/Gospel Songs

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Hey all

I have always considered the PSG to be a versatile instrument, that can be used on any styles of music.

I have attempted at playing PSG, with a Youtube Orchestral track.

I believe the PSG blends well with other instruments or with voices.

Before I offer this one as a tablature, I would like to have others opinion on it first.

I am no pro PSG player and I am sure there are many, many guys who could play it far better than me, but I am trying to reach, the everyday, home picker.

Here is a link to the song by Celion Dion and Andrea Borcelli, the beautiful song, "The Prayer"

https://youtu.be/47POZycSUl4

Thanks for reading.

J.R.
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Cody Coombs
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Post by Cody Coombs »

John - that's wonderful ! I really like how you In certain spots are following along with the strings , those underlying bends too . It sounds great
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Cody.
Thanks for the quick response.
Your comment was much appreciated.
Kind regards.

JR
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The Prayer

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Hey John, Sounds really nice. Keep up the good work on the songs.

Hal
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Post by James Wishart »

Very nice.
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Post by Ron Funk »

Absolutely stunning.

The full orchestra dynamics allow your playing to really 'sing' against the orchestra's backing.

Simply superb, John

Kind regards
Ron
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Post by Lee Chavez »

The guy that inspired me to start playing steel is Eric Swanson. He plays for Israel Nash, a guy down here outside of Austin, TX. Eric also played steel on a few tracks from the most recent Nathaniel Rateliff record! He's a super nice guy, too. Really smart.

Here he is playing on Israel's song Rain Plans, off the record of the same name: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lur7cI1Sq4Y

He doesn't play with picks, and runs his guitar through a selection of pedals. I'd say his style fits the bill of this thread pretty nicely.
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Post by Dennis Saydak »

John this video is an excellent example of the versatility
of our beloved instrument. You should definitely offer the tablature so others can enjoy playing like this.
Dennis
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