Mp3 - "God Only Knows" on my Asher lap steel.
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Mp3 - "God Only Knows" on my Asher lap steel.
Figured I should share this one,- one of the quietest recordings I've ever done, and therefore also one of the hardest (nowhere to hide in here).
It's my version of the Beach Boys classic "God Only Knows" in a stripped down arrangement, just me on my Asher, a Tele, a fretless bass and programmed drums...
The Asher is tuned to open-D, and the 'sitar' sound on the bridge is made by using Loni Specter's "Slipperislide".
The file is 4,9Mb, but there's a shorter version on my website for those with a slow connection.
Hope you enjoy it, and a Merry Christmas to you all!
God Only Knows
Steinar
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It's my version of the Beach Boys classic "God Only Knows" in a stripped down arrangement, just me on my Asher, a Tele, a fretless bass and programmed drums...
The Asher is tuned to open-D, and the 'sitar' sound on the bridge is made by using Loni Specter's "Slipperislide".
The file is 4,9Mb, but there's a shorter version on my website for those with a slow connection.
Hope you enjoy it, and a Merry Christmas to you all!
God Only Knows
Steinar
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Steinar,
That sounds beautiful, excellent vocal quality in the melody line with the steel.
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That sounds beautiful, excellent vocal quality in the melody line with the steel.
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Thanks guys! Doing this song was quite scary, and highly educational I might add,- it's such a beautiful tune and I didn't want to make a mess of it.
Then there was the drums,- programming a steady rock beat is a piece of cake, but making brushes sound 'live' was a real challenge. And I won't even mention how many variations I tried on the guitar before I was happy with it..
I originally wanted to do this one on my Lazy River Weissenborn, but after one night of that I found it needed the smoother sound of the electric, so I ended up using the neck pickup on the Asher.
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Then there was the drums,- programming a steady rock beat is a piece of cake, but making brushes sound 'live' was a real challenge. And I won't even mention how many variations I tried on the guitar before I was happy with it..
I originally wanted to do this one on my Lazy River Weissenborn, but after one night of that I found it needed the smoother sound of the electric, so I ended up using the neck pickup on the Asher.
Steinar
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I love that Steinar! That's going in rotation in my MP3 player, for sure. Great song, great arrangement, great playing.
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Very nice Steinar. Keep 'em coming.
What is your recording setup?
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What is your recording setup?
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Gerald,- I go through a POD (the first original one), to a TL Audio 'Ivory' tube preamp, and into my PC where I record and mix in Nuendo.<SMALL>What is your recording setup?</SMALL>
When I need overdrive I usually use a 'Route 66' overdrive/compressor in front of the POD, so I just leave the POD at 'Black Panel' and treat it as a straight guitar amp.
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Steinar -
That was awesome! I love most of Brian Wilson's stuff and you've done it justice. Let me know when the CD is ready
Don
PS - I know I owe you an email but as of Thursday I'll be in the hospital for a week or so taking care of the neck thing (my neck not my guitar's ). Once again, wonderful rendition of a great tune!
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That was awesome! I love most of Brian Wilson's stuff and you've done it justice. Let me know when the CD is ready
Don
PS - I know I owe you an email but as of Thursday I'll be in the hospital for a week or so taking care of the neck thing (my neck not my guitar's ). Once again, wonderful rendition of a great tune!
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I have to say I'm overwhelmed by the response I've received, a big thanks to you all!
This has been a much needed inspiration for me, since my work on the album project (temporarily dubbed "Southern Moon. Northern Light.") had kinda stalled and I had to force myself to start working on this recording.
Thanks to your positive responses I now feel I have some new energy and inspiration, and can get back on track.
And Don,- good luck with your surgery, hope you get well!
Steinar
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This has been a much needed inspiration for me, since my work on the album project (temporarily dubbed "Southern Moon. Northern Light.") had kinda stalled and I had to force myself to start working on this recording.
Thanks to your positive responses I now feel I have some new energy and inspiration, and can get back on track.
And Don,- good luck with your surgery, hope you get well!
Steinar
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