P. S. - I could be wrong (and please correct me if I am), but Buddy's introduction to Martino's playing didn't just seem to give him a few catchy licks. It seemed as if it sent his musical mind in 1000 different directions inspiring him to play things we had never heard from him before.
Yes, that's pretty much what Buddy wrote. I was of course referring to his famous descending 1/2 tone at a time, one octave apart licks. Those are the least copied of any of Buddy's licks. But then there's the lick where he does 360 rotation of the bar while working his way down the neck.
Now to drift back towards the topic. Steve is indeed one of the finest players out there.
Murnel Babineaux wrote:Steve possesses all of the greatest attributes of a pedal steel guitar player.. PERIOD
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Murnel
Steve's tone is incredible as well as his technique. I would have put money on him using a push pull Emmons through a Webb on his album, and was shocked when he disclosed that it was a LeGrande 3 through a Walker Stereo amp. You really do have to listen to the whole of his album to appreciate just what a wide ranging ability he has. He is also a monster bass and lead player too.
He is taking pedal steel up to the next level along with one or two other players.
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I'd really dig playing this piece as Steve played it, or even how Buddy played it. I have found tabs of this tune, but many are missing those lush chords runs. I wonder if anyone has tabbed out the entire piece and all the sections including the solo.
Steve responded by saying that 80% of the album was recorded through a Walker Stereo amp and 20% through the Fender Twin into a 15" speaker. It is quite apparent that Steve P is a formidable recording engineer. Steve has got as close as anyone to the Big E's touch and tone on that album.
Buddy is as good an reference point as you can get for tone.
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Just a few years ago.. Steve and I played on steel guitar shows together. One of my most memorable times of playing with him was in Lexington, KY. Anyone remember those shows? I have so many great times when Steve would come to Bald Knob, AR and we would just pick together in my little studio. We were both in our teens. Later, Steve and I moved to Nashville about the same time. Here is a funny story...I started producing sessions very early when I moved here. I found out quickly that producing was my love when I first arrived in Nashville. It also pays the bills! On one of my very first projects I hired Steve to play acoustic guitar. What? He did fine but it didn't take a long to get him over on his D10 for sessions. I know Steve has done fine since moving back to Texas. I know Texas and his hometown area is blessed to have him. However, Nashville producers needed this guy to stay around awhile! Country Music recordings would be better to this day if he had. Steve Palousek is clearly one of the finest musicians on our planet regardless of the instrument. In addition, this guy is humble and kind as anyone you will ever meet. I for one think the best is yet ahead for him!
