Standout Standardization
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Standout Standardization
I've always wished for a steel guitar standardization. Award Shows have fallen short in recognition of merits in the past. Credits are still pending, and musical diversities could exasperate the hope of correcting the situation.
Bill <font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Bill Hankey on 09 February 2006 at 06:46 AM.]</p></FONT>
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Bobby,
My inference is based upon steel guitar artistry, and reliable accounts given which tend to preserve a given tradition. It is possible that trendsetters may promote or detract appreciably from individual musical tastes. Upholding a standard, or at least conforming to expectations in a given musical endeavor, allows for choices to be made by the listener. Specifiable utterances pertaining to musical preferences, could derail efforts to head off that which contributes the least to the betterment of the steel guitarist.
Bill
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It's pretty hard to decipher what he really means. but...
"or at least conforming to expectations in a given musical endeavor"
Does that mean you want Steel players to conform to a standard style? That they should all play alike? Or perhaps that they don't need to play alike, but should not be allowed to go outside conformity within the style they are playing, like throwing rock licks into a country tune or something?
"Specifiable utterances pertaining to musical preferences, could derail efforts to head off that which contributes the least to the betterment of the steel guitarist."
Does that mean that people who speak out in favor of diversification of steel styles are not
"My inference is based upon steel guitar artistry, and reliable accounts given which tend to preserve a given tradition."
And does this say that you want all "artists" to conform to some standard? What standard? And who supplies the "reliable acccounts", and who determines the qualifications of those supplying such accounts?
I'm not trying to argue at all, I'm just not sure what it is you're actually saying and trying to get a couple clarifications.
<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Jim Sliff on 09 February 2006 at 12:38 PM.]</p></FONT>
"or at least conforming to expectations in a given musical endeavor"
Does that mean you want Steel players to conform to a standard style? That they should all play alike? Or perhaps that they don't need to play alike, but should not be allowed to go outside conformity within the style they are playing, like throwing rock licks into a country tune or something?
"Specifiable utterances pertaining to musical preferences, could derail efforts to head off that which contributes the least to the betterment of the steel guitarist."
Does that mean that people who speak out in favor of diversification of steel styles are not
"My inference is based upon steel guitar artistry, and reliable accounts given which tend to preserve a given tradition."
And does this say that you want all "artists" to conform to some standard? What standard? And who supplies the "reliable acccounts", and who determines the qualifications of those supplying such accounts?
I'm not trying to argue at all, I'm just not sure what it is you're actually saying and trying to get a couple clarifications.
<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Jim Sliff on 09 February 2006 at 12:38 PM.]</p></FONT>
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Bill,
Why do you phrase all your posts so that they are almost indecipherable ?
It takes a lot of valuable time to work out what you are talking about, time that I personally can't afford.
I'm fairly sure that you are writing something of consequence, it's such a pity that a lot of readers will become so confused after the first sentence, that they will go on to the next topic, negating your contribution to this forum at the click of their mouse.
Bottom line:
If you want people to read your posts, use a vernacular that can be easily comprehended.
Why do you phrase all your posts so that they are almost indecipherable ?
It takes a lot of valuable time to work out what you are talking about, time that I personally can't afford.
I'm fairly sure that you are writing something of consequence, it's such a pity that a lot of readers will become so confused after the first sentence, that they will go on to the next topic, negating your contribution to this forum at the click of their mouse.
Bottom line:
If you want people to read your posts, use a vernacular that can be easily comprehended.
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I was taken aback to learn that something is askew in the actual musical preferences existing among steel guitarists. Each player develops a style of his/her own. No doubt, influences in early life play a part in an individual's musical development. Have you ever tried to imagine, how many musicians would be great steel guitarists, had they not been coaxed to proceed on another instrument? Perhaps, a Steel Guitar Anthem, one that would create a wide range of interested parties, and effectively allow for judgment of fellow musicians, is worth consideration.
Bill
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