Banjo Players... Come Out of the Closet !

Kelly Hydorn · Post by **Kelly Hydorn** » 24 Sep 2006 9:34 pm

oops sorry.[This message was edited by Kelly Hydorn on 26 September 2006 at 08:07 PM.]

MUSICO · Post by **MUSICO** » 25 Sep 2006 6:21 am

They say banjo music sounds repetitive......those last three posts show banjo CRITICISM can be repetitive

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Garry Vanderlinde · Post by **Garry Vanderlinde** » 25 Sep 2006 8:02 am

So sue me

Post by **b0b** » 25 Sep 2006 8:44 am

I am not a banjo fan.

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 25 Sep 2006 10:13 am

b0b - now you do surprise us. We never knew that!!!!

Ben Jones · Post by **Ben Jones** » 25 Sep 2006 10:46 am

Check out this psuedo scientific study.. I quote

"The most unwanted music is over 25 minutes long, veers wildly between loud and quiet sections, between fast and slow tempos, and features timbres of extremely high and low pitch, with each dichotomy presented in abrupt transition. The most unwanted orchestra was determined to be large, and features the accordion and bagpipe (which tie at 13% as the most unwanted instrument), BANJO, flute, tuba, harp, organ, synthesizer (the only instrument that appears in both the most wanted and most unwanted ensembles). An operatic soprano raps and sings atonal music, advertising jingles, political slogans, and “elevator” music, and a children's choir sings jingles and holiday songs. The most unwanted subjects for lyrics are cowboys and holidays, and the most unwanted listening circumstances are involuntary exposure to commericals and elevator music."

-so banjo is up there amongst everyones least favorite instruments, just above accordian and bagpipes..haha. Notice the most unwanted lyrics are about cowboys and holidays. I was surprised to hear people dont want lyrics about cowboys, but maybe they meant the football team?

heres the whole article http://www.diacenter.org/km/musiccd.html

Duane Reese · Post by **Duane Reese** » 25 Sep 2006 12:06 pm

You're better than me, Richard B.!

Would people like the banjo better if it used a dobro-type resonator instead of a drumhead?

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I may have to start agreeing with Bobby Lee - this sounds like a flock of musical chickens (and a tuba)

Then again, what would that many steels sound like?[This message was edited by Duane Reese on 25 September 2006 at 01:34 PM.]

Jennings Ward · Post by **Jennings Ward** » 25 Sep 2006 2:08 pm

WHAT A PERFECT WAY TO RUIN A GOOD SONG!!!!!
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Post by **b0b** » 25 Sep 2006 3:46 pm

Then again, what would that many steels sound like?

As a California tradition, we often end steel jams with everyone playing "Together Again" together. You haven't lived until you've heard that!

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Garry Vanderlinde · Post by **Garry Vanderlinde** » 25 Sep 2006 8:05 pm

Banjo Hangout Forum = 14277 members
S.G.F = 5952 members

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Russ Rickmann · Post by **Russ Rickmann** » 26 Sep 2006 8:35 am

Count me in too, 1934 RB3 raised head with a Randy Wood 5 string neck. Great sounding banjo with plenty of tone. Russ

Post by **b0b** » 26 Sep 2006 10:04 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Banjo Hangout Forum = 14277 members
S.G.F = 5952 members

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I think I'm gonna be sick...

Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 26 Sep 2006 10:41 am

I think I'm gonna be sick...

Only if you ate some fresh spinach...

Look at it this way bOb, when and if you go to a burger joint, there is what? 3 grill cooks, 4 counter helpers, baggers, expeditors and only ONE manager.

Jim Gorrie · Post by **Jim Gorrie** » 26 Sep 2006 11:01 am

So ~ it's looking like b0b isn't goin' to add a Banjo section to the Forum ? ?

Who's that with the hat ?

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Klaus Caprani · Post by **Klaus Caprani** » 26 Sep 2006 1:06 pm

LOL. Jim! You have waaay to much time on your hands apparantly

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Steve Robinson · Post by **Steve Robinson** » 26 Sep 2006 2:23 pm

I showed a colleague this photo, saying "in space, nobody can hear you scream". He replied, "in this case, maybe we could make an exception".

Post by **b0b** » 26 Sep 2006 2:45 pm

That's really funny, Steve!

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 26 Sep 2006 4:53 pm

In space, no-one can hear you play the banjo.

On the other hand, if they broadcast it through the built-in headphones in the space suit you have no option but to listen, since you can't take your helmet off !

Bo Borland · Post by **Bo Borland** » 26 Sep 2006 7:03 pm

That is too funny Steve.. if a banjo is played on the moon, in a vacumn and no one hears it, is it still too loud?

Kelly Hydorn · Post by **Kelly Hydorn** » 26 Sep 2006 7:20 pm

Hey guys, sorry about the repetitive opinions about the banjo, can't seem to get the computer to delete two them. Us older folks aren't whizzes on these things so you'll have to bear with us. Thanks Bob for sticking up for us steel players. If you play banjo, good for you, I applaud your determination to learn another instrument. However a banjo remains an instrument that belongs in bluegrass music period. If you want to include that into country music for whatever reason you choose to, be my guest. However a banjo is an instrument of stuff and you can spell stuff anyway you want. Thank You.

Kelly Hydorn · Post by **Kelly Hydorn** » 26 Sep 2006 7:22 pm

oops, again[This message was edited by Kelly Hydorn on 27 September 2006 at 08:59 PM.]

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 26 Sep 2006 10:33 pm

Steve, I hope you realize that if the senate appropriations committee sees that picture they will cut off all funding for the space program.

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Robby Springfield · Post by **Robby Springfield** » 27 Sep 2006 4:04 am

Paddle faster...I think I hear banjo music!

Don E. Curtis · Post by **Don E. Curtis** » 27 Sep 2006 9:51 am

Banjos don't cost as much as steel pedals do. I had a dream that I died and went to heaven, and they don't play the harp in heaven...they play the banjo. The reason I knew I was in heaven was because it was in tune!
Everyone knows I play the banjo cause I took a lot of slack about it when I played it for 22 seconds at the ISGC last year in 2005. But there was one older lady in Ohio who said she really liked it.
But I do have banjo (5-string) on all my CDs...maybe that's why they don't sell good??
Corn fused...but I've only lost 6 teeth so far so I still have 2 left!
You sure got a purty mouff,
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Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 27 Sep 2006 10:41 am

Everyone knows I play the banjo cause I took a lot of slack about it when I played it for 22 seconds at the ISGC last year in 2005.

Perhaps the "slack" took place in the Fender Room? Fender had a banjo on display in their room, you should have seen the memorable looks my buddy and I got while we test drove that banjo....for 45 minutes.... I played a few steel licks too and still got looks. Maybe said lookers were experiencing a blockage, not enough fiber from the previous day intake?
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