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Posted: 30 Jun 2005 8:41 pm
by Terje Larson
So, you're saying Roalnd Kirk wrote the words? Anyway, you made me buy Joni Mitchell's Mingus album so far, that can't be a bad thing, right?

What size do you wear when it comes to hats? I'm a big 62 cm, more like 62.5 cm actually. For this reason I get my hats custom made by a hatter in town. In fact, he's the only one still working on mens' hats in the country. He works for swedish public service TV. He's gonna make me a bunch of Hombergs soon. he doesn't know it but I'm gonna call him about it after he's had his vacation.

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Posted: 30 Jun 2005 9:18 pm
by Joy Wofford
OOOOOOOOO Rick!!! Yes, I can dig it!!! That was just so...
I don't have the words. Where have you been hiding??????
Like everyone else here, I want to hear more, PLEASE.

Joy

Posted: 1 Jul 2005 9:44 am
by Richard Nelson
Well done Rick I really liked the intro. Where did you get that ?Is it your own ? I have been playing that tune for about a year now as an intro to 'Speak no Evil' (Wayne Shorter) I just play it straight thru 2 times. I play it in F and its written F although Mingus did it in G I think or was is Eb. I tried to record it and it sounded crap so well done great feel and use of the instrument.

Posted: 1 Jul 2005 10:09 am
by Rick Schmidt
Thanks again everybody for making me feel so good! I can't believe I've hit the 100 mark!!
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Richard...when I recorded that a couple years ago, I tried a few off the cuff intros on each take. After a few tries, that one seemed to flow from out of nowhere. One of those lucky moments that never seems to come when I'm trying to make it happen. Since then, I've actually had to relearn it so I can play it again sometime. BTW, I'll be in the UK next week playing bass with Gerry Hogan....I'll wave at ya across the Irish Sea. Image

Posted: 1 Jul 2005 6:55 pm
by David L. Donald
This is a fine cut, much recomended listening!

Also I second ther recomendation of 'Court and Spark', super album.

And "Miles Of Aisles" the live album with the same band, but expanded material, and the 1st outing of Robin Ford, who had replaced LArry Carlton.
Cool stuff, well recorded.

Wish it had a steel player... but ya cain't haive ivry thang! Image

Posted: 26 Dec 2006 12:00 pm
by Roger Rettig
I have a feeling that this thread is due to be periodically resurrected!

I missed this first (and second) time around, because my ancient computer wasn't up to the task. Now we have a powerful new one AND high-speed, so at last I get to hear what everyone was marveling at....

Thank you, Rick! I haven't been so affected by a steel-guitar recording since Mike Smith's 'Jesus Loves Me'. I was utterly mesmerised, and I now have some idea what my friend, Gerry Hogan (as good as HE is!), must go through when you're standing right behind him on stage.

Back to the drawing board.....

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RR

Posted: 26 Dec 2006 12:34 pm
by Russ Tkac
Rick,

That is fantastic!

Thanks,
Russ

Posted: 26 Dec 2006 2:27 pm
by Cliff Kane
Wow..that is sweeeeeeetttttttttt! don't know how I missed this one the first two times. Thanks so much for the resurrection. Thanks,for playing that, Rick. Man, I love it.

What a treat.

Posted: 26 Dec 2006 2:56 pm
by Gerry Hogan
Roger, thanks for resurrecting this! Isn't it great! My steel playing is at the "Chopsticks" level compared to the quality of this. It's so well arranged and executed, and such a nice feel.

BTW: you should hear Rick's Mum play piano! I have been privileged to hear a CD of her playing the most exquisite jazz - it was an education. All I can say is that Rick has learnt well! Image

Gerry

Posted: 26 Dec 2006 4:31 pm
by Mark White
This is so very, very cool. How do I get more?!?

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Posted: 26 Dec 2006 7:47 pm
by David Doggett
This must have originally been posted before I got on the Forum. It is way good. Direct into the board really works for this. Mingus and Rahsan Roland Kirk on pedal steel - what a beautiful piece, so well done. Image

Posted: 27 Dec 2006 6:06 am
by Howard Tate
I just heard this for the first time,it's absolutely beautiful. I really hope you let us hear "Lush Life", one of my favorites.

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Posted: 27 Dec 2006 6:17 am
by Ad Kersten
Roger R,

Thanks for resurrecting this posting. I missed it too and I am glad you made me aware of it.

Rick, this is great, maybe not everybodies cup of tea but it's certainly mine!

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Posted: 27 Dec 2006 6:45 am
by Tommy White
Wow! I missed this one the first few times around. Glad I caught this one! How incredibly fresh and deep. Bravo Rick!

Posted: 27 Dec 2006 7:50 am
by David Wright
Like Tommy, I just found this too....Damm.... !!!!! Rick is a musicans musican... and he needs to know he has my very up most resepct...and am going to break his hands when I see him again!!!!!!!!! very , very , well done my friend!!!..

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Posted: 27 Dec 2006 8:15 am
by Wade Medlock
Great grips there, Rick.

Posted: 27 Dec 2006 9:05 am
by Dave Van Allen
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Posted: 27 Dec 2006 10:16 am
by Rick Schmidt
Geez, I never thought I'd see this thread bumped up again....thanks Roger!

...and thanks to all of you guys for the incredibly kind words! You have really given this old Blue Christmas dude a major lift. I'm beyond honored to have this old offering listened to by such incredibly great players.

God Bless you all!!!

p.s. David...if I don't shake your hand the next time you come down to Pali's, you'll know why. Image

Posted: 27 Dec 2006 1:14 pm
by JERRY THURMOND
WOW This is some good stuff, would like to hear more
Jerry

Posted: 27 Dec 2006 10:25 pm
by Dan Tyack
Still one of my favorite steel recordings. And the offer still holds......

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Posted: 28 Dec 2006 5:16 am
by Reece Anderson
I heard this about a year or so ago and was blown away. Incredible musicianship and extraordinary ability are the words that come to mind.

Posted: 28 Dec 2006 5:26 am
by Bill Hatcher
I must have missed this the first time around and after hearing it, I can only say that it is one of the best musical examples of ones playing I have EVER heard here on the forum. Man you need to do more of this!!! Absolutely fabulous!!

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Posted: 28 Dec 2006 7:05 am
by Terry Farmer
Rick, that is absolutely stellar! I wish my ear was developed to the point that I could identify all the notes in your chords. Would you consider tabbing the piece? I would happily pay whatever you wanted for a copy. This arrangement is exactly what my "mind's ear" wants to hear.

Posted: 28 Dec 2006 7:24 am
by Jeff Lampert
Fantastic, inspired, and visionary.

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Posted: 28 Dec 2006 8:34 am
by Brint Hannay
Unspeakably wonderful!
I'm another who missed this before. It took my breath away! I've always shied away from C6th because I could never find anything on it that sounded modern and not "corny". Guess I can't blame the tuning any more!!!!!!<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Brint Hannay on 28 December 2006 at 08:35 AM.]</p></FONT>