My non-pedal take on I Fall To Pieces
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My non-pedal take on I Fall To Pieces
Truthfully, sometimes you don’t want to mess with perfection, which is what Patsy’s recording is. But sometimes it’s impossible to resist.
I recorded the bass part first, which is really what inspired me to want to play the song. I played all the guitars as well—the only instrument not played by me is drums. I’m not a Country musician but I try to understand as much as I can about every style of music I listen to. All the parts were recorded in complete takes, no punching in.
I played my Clinesmith cast aluminum lap steel in C6 (6 string—I’ve removed the two bottom strings). I hope you get some enjoyment out of it.
https://mikeneer.bandcamp.com/track/i-fall-to-pieces
I recorded the bass part first, which is really what inspired me to want to play the song. I played all the guitars as well—the only instrument not played by me is drums. I’m not a Country musician but I try to understand as much as I can about every style of music I listen to. All the parts were recorded in complete takes, no punching in.
I played my Clinesmith cast aluminum lap steel in C6 (6 string—I’ve removed the two bottom strings). I hope you get some enjoyment out of it.
https://mikeneer.bandcamp.com/track/i-fall-to-pieces
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Craig, that was Buddy Charleton’s hat.Craig Stock wrote:Really great Mike, being outta your wheelhouse, but as good as you are you can play any style with command.
Love the new hat too, gives you the street cred!
[Edit: Autocorrect changed Charleton to Charleston and I didn't catch it.]
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Good job, Mike!
Great musicality on all of the instruments (bass, acoustic and electric guitar, lap steel guitar) that you played.
Speaking of playing country songs with a jazz approach, I don't know whether you've heard these tracks, but thought you might find some inspiration in them to do more...
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry—Lenny Breau & Buddy Emmons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyeLx5elTnk
Blue Moon Of Kentucky—Lenny Breau & Buddy Emmons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_JlMg45j5M
She Thinks I Still Care—Lenny Breau & Buddy Emmons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG91MVRP25s
- Dave
Great musicality on all of the instruments (bass, acoustic and electric guitar, lap steel guitar) that you played.
Speaking of playing country songs with a jazz approach, I don't know whether you've heard these tracks, but thought you might find some inspiration in them to do more...
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry—Lenny Breau & Buddy Emmons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyeLx5elTnk
Blue Moon Of Kentucky—Lenny Breau & Buddy Emmons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_JlMg45j5M
She Thinks I Still Care—Lenny Breau & Buddy Emmons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG91MVRP25s
- Dave