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Posted: 17 Mar 2003 1:44 pm
by Bob Stone
Jeff,
We enthusiastically await hearing of your reaction to the DVD. Hang on to your socks!
Posted: 17 Mar 2003 5:55 pm
by Warren Slavin
Hi Jeff,
I did receive "David's" steel recording from Maple records. I received it on Microsoft Media, although I had RealOne available also.
David Keli'i has been an idol for many steel guitar players from the 30's to the 70's. Unfortunately, he recorded very little. The Hawaii Calls shows were his most famous recordings. I was very fortunate to be in the Bayan Court in the 40's when he was playing with Al Kealoha Perry. We enjoy your historical downloads.
Warren
Posted: 17 Mar 2003 11:53 pm
by Page Wood
Playing a theremin is not all that comfortable- you can't move around freely since that affects the sound field and will throw off your scale- no foot tapping , you can't "rock out"- and your arms get tired from constantly holding them up.You have to really pay attention to your pitch since aural feedback is your ONLY reference point. The "Holy Grails" among good theremin players are: perfect intonation, clean staccato, and minimal vibrato. Why? Because it's impossible!! Clara used a system of specific hand shapes to form her intervals, almost like "signing" for the deaf- great to watch.
I'm always looking for that style of steel playing- with high sustained harmonics, if you have any more like that one, keep 'em comin' !!