Its been many years since i have played my steel in front of anyone other than myself, my lovely bride, my grandkids, or my cats.. My wife and i were asked to perform at a little church get together in the church parking lot... We sang 2 songs just us and the acoustic guitar, and I did a very simple arrangement of Amazing Grace for our 3rd "number".. It came out awful, and I think the video and sound was recorded on a cell phone on a stand, or perhaps some kind of cheap small fixed camera.. In any case, the tone was muddy and boxy at the same time. I promise the old Marlen P/R I used sounds MUCH sweeter than what you are hearing here... I didn't like it when I heard it, and was not going to even post it, but I'm not proud, and clams while playing is part of who I am, and I embrace them.. I DID kind of like the little descending flourish I ended with, so its not a total loss..I figured at my age, I can't be too picky, and might not get a chance to share a "performance" ever again... Steel solo starts at around 34.00....... bob
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no gear list for me.. you don't have the time......
no gear list for me.. you don't have the time......
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The guitar chops are ok, I just don't use them much anymore.. Same with singing... We are pushing 70 both of us, and those harmonies get a little more elusive each week... Actually not even sure its the voices so much as the ears. Can't hear the nuance... anyway,thanks for the kind words..Kenny Davis wrote:Good job Bob! No apologies necessary! I don't think anyone is ever happy with their tone playing outdoors. Also, your 6 string chops are good and you and your wife sing very well together!
I'm over the hill and hittin'rocks on the way down!
no gear list for me.. you don't have the time......
no gear list for me.. you don't have the time......
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It's on his Church Facebook site. You may not be able to access without a Facebook account.
Go to this link:
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Look for the McKendree Church Video, it will be an outside tailer bandstand.
Go to this link:
https://www.facebook.com/candormethodis ... e_internal
Look for the McKendree Church Video, it will be an outside tailer bandstand.
Best lyric in a country song: "...One more, Moon..."
Thanks for directions, Kenny.
Great performance Bob, You blessed many folks that day! Including me today. I see you have a vertical array PA behind you on the ground. Were you playing your guitar through it? Were you also using it for you and your wife's mikes? I'm curious to know your thoughts about it. I am about to do a few outdoor cowboy church services in a rodeo arena with no electricity. I bought a battery powered Gemini which looks similar to what you have there. Was wondering if I would need 2. I would just have 1 mike and 1 guitar. Thanks for any input you might have. And thanks for taking the time to post your worship songs. Ps..... Wayfaring Stranger is a personal favorite of mine.
Great performance Bob, You blessed many folks that day! Including me today. I see you have a vertical array PA behind you on the ground. Were you playing your guitar through it? Were you also using it for you and your wife's mikes? I'm curious to know your thoughts about it. I am about to do a few outdoor cowboy church services in a rodeo arena with no electricity. I bought a battery powered Gemini which looks similar to what you have there. Was wondering if I would need 2. I would just have 1 mike and 1 guitar. Thanks for any input you might have. And thanks for taking the time to post your worship songs. Ps..... Wayfaring Stranger is a personal favorite of mine.
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Gil.. No that PA was a little portable unit they use for outdoor parking lot "events".. I wasn't even miked or run direct for the guitar or the steel.. Thats really the reason for the lo fi muddy sound.. Just whatever the mic in the camera picked up.. They have a pretty good system in the church, and usually the recorded sound is much better in there .. If I ever play my steel inside I'll post it... I used a little Roland 80 XL, and although I used to like it, these days it sounds boxy to me.. Anyway, thanks for the kind words.. Like I said it wasn't much but the folks there liked it, and I am sure the sound was better than what was picked up by the camera. .. Not many folks in NY state ever get to hear a pedal steel, and although I was appalled when I heard the playback, the folks in attendance appreciated it, and I got a lot of nice compliments.. I guess thats all that matters... bob
I'm over the hill and hittin'rocks on the way down!
no gear list for me.. you don't have the time......
no gear list for me.. you don't have the time......