The Last Ship

Lap steels, resonators, multi-neck consoles and acoustic steel guitars

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No drums in this one, I took them out because they just didn't fit the song.
Acoustic Guitar, Fender P Bass and Remington Steelmaster.
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Rick played this over the phone and it is the best thing I have heard . Rock on Rick. Great steel parts and three way vocal harmony. It don't get any better than this .<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Jody Carver on 12 March 2006 at 12:06 PM.]</p></FONT>
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That is just fine Rick...really liked it.
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Post by Michael Winslow »

Rick,

Great stuff. Loved the song and the whole arrangement. Excellent vocal and harmonies too. Well done....
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Great job Rick. Love that fifties sound and great harmony too.

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Post by C. Brattain »

You went and did it again, don't need no dadburn drums, good harmony and nice steel, sounds great. Do you what they call a drummer who just lost his girlfriend??
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Post by George Keoki Lake »

Man o man, that sure sounded nice Rick ! Great lyrics and some mighty nice steel work. I'm eating my heart out in envy !
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Post by Kris Oka »

Rick, great lyrics and even greater voice.
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Post by George Rout »

WOW!!! Rick, that is nothing short of magnificant!! Keep up that good stuff.
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Post by Ron Victoria »

I thought it was an instrumental until you came in. Nice work.

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Post by Steinar Gregertsen »

Nice song, great vocals! Image

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Post by Rick Alexander »

Jody - thank you buddy! I know you can only get dial-up where you are, so I'm mailing you a CD "one-off".

Ron, I appreciate that. Great job mastering Steinar's CD!

Mikey - there you are my friend. Thanks for your nice comments.

Don, thanks so much - looking forward to your visit!


Chuck - you're right, drums aren't always necessary. Okay I give up - what do you call a drummer who just lost his girlfriend?


Keoki - I appreciate the kind words. Thank you.

Kris - what a nice thing to say, that made my day . .

George, thank you for the encouragement! Stay warm, pal . .

Ron, guess I had you fooled for a few seconds, huh? Image

Thank you Steinar - if you like it, it must be okay!

Guys, I really appreciate all your comments and support. Thanks also for the nice emails I have received about it. It's always gratifying to be appreciated by a 'regular' audience, but when musicians I admire give me the nod it means that much more. I think I will get busy and record another song . . Image

FYI, that's A6 tuning. The signature riff was overdubbed with the corresponding harmonics. That was Herb Remington's suggestion - not just for that song, but in general. I figure if Herb has a suggestion for me I'd be a darn fool not to try it. What a cool idea it is too, you could apply it in 10 different songs and it would come out different each time. Herb is the grand master of overdubbing steel parts!

It had drums and organ to begin with, but it sounded better without them. The drums were just unnecessary, and the organ seemed to wash out the acoustic guitar tracks. I love how the Taylor sounds, it's like a whole band in itself . .


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Post by Gary Boyett »

Great Job Rick! Very nice balance. I didn't miss the drums at all.


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Rick,

Great job!!! I also have always felt that no drums is better than a machine!

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You call a drummer who just lost his girl friend "Homeless"
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Good Job on all counts Rick!
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Bump One For Rick.
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Post by David L. Donald »

Hey sailor...
Sounds like your ship is coming in for sure!
Fine job. Image
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Post by Brandin »

That's a nice one Rick! Less is more,
and I'm for that. Keep at it, I'm
lookin' forward to the next one.

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Post by Bill Creller »

Really nice job Rick. I'm a guy who doesn't like drums anyway, so it was a pleasure to listen to. Keep'em coming!
Those Taylors are nice guitars aren't they.
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Post by Rick Alexander »

Thank you Garman.

Mike, your support is very much appreciated.

Chuck, lol - I think I was in a band with that guy . .

Roy, thanks so much. Stay warm, pal.

Jody, thanks for the bump. I put a one song CD in the mail to you.

David, thank you for the encouragement.

Gary, thanks man. SpongeBob Squarepants Movie is on TV right now!

Bill, I think you just made it unanimous - "Drums - We don't need no steenking drums!" Image

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Post by Ron Brennan »

Rick,

Sorry, I came in late with this...I got in on the last ship last night.

Rick, I really enjoyed the bluesy melody line, fits so nicely with "The Last Ship" story theme. What came first? The story or the melody?

Your Steel fills were perfect. They created the haunting sound needed for the story line.

Gheesh, I almost went down to the "Jersey" shore with a couple Drams to see the "The Last Ship" come in.

Nice stuff, Rick.......TX
Rgds,
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Post by Rick Alexander »

Thanks Ron, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

This song came to me all at once - lyrics, melody, chord progression and an idea of how it would sound.
It was on the beach late at night . .
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Post by Loni Specter »

Very stron stuff Rick. It sounds great even on the crappy little speaker on my CPU.
Well done,
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Post by Jennings Ward »

RICK , I THINK IS TOP SHELF, AND LOVE THE
" NEW " SOUND, AWAY FROM THE "TODAYS " GENRE.
ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH,,,THANKS FOR SHAREING;
JENNINGS U PK;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

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