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Hey Rick

I'm a little late coming on to this - I was pointed to it by Gerry Hogan. It is really something - let's have some more of this to listen to.

Mike

"Who was that masked man?" zui hao!!! (the best) thanks so much for putting it on The Forum, Rick. steve <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by steve takacs on 25 January 2004 at 02:36 AM.]</p></FONT>

I most certainly echo all the accolades each of you have posted, and I have many more of my own which I have expressed to Rick personally.

I most sincerely hope and encourage Rick to continue sharing his marvelous talent. I would like nothing better than to be on the front row of one of his concerts, and first in line to purchase anything he ever records.

Whoa! I am not worthy!!!!

Thanks so much guys!

And Reece!...You have long been and continue to be one of my musical hero's. You were one of the first steelmasters (if not THE first) that showed me early on that this instrument was indeed capable of playing the kind of music that was my first love...modern jazz. Thank goodness for the guy (whoever he was?) that played me one of your recordings the first week I had a pedal steel! After that first exposure, I always had that sound in the back of my mind as I fought with the steep learning curve. Thanks for the lift!!!

Rick, absolutly incredible. A few of us here at MSA took a break a few minutes ago and gathered in an office and listen. Now that our teeth are all back in we are scratching our heads trying to figure out how you did it. An entire album should be your next step.

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<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Johnny Cox on 26 January 2004 at 09:43 AM.]</p></FONT>

Hi Rick,
Very impressive version of Pork Pie Hat! The voice leading works very well and most important, you have a great feel for jazz. Please do the music world a favour; record a jazz CD. Bravo! Bob

This is a very beautiful arrangement, thanks for sharing it. I'm glad I was able to help you with the lyric.

I'm 'shedding this tune now with a jam trio I have. Our version uses clarinet, viola da gamba, and tablas. This is such a strong tune that any new approach just reveals something new about it. God bless the late Mr. Mingus.

Killer

I'm now a fan of your music... and your name!

Rick

Geez I hope it isnt too self serving to bump this month old thread to the top again by thanking all you great players for listening to my clip, but.....THANKS!

Also thanks again John K. for helping with those lyrics! Good luck with playing GPPH with your band.

Having not read any of the rest of the thread, I have one question? What exactly is a Pork Pie Hat?

v/r
Wayne Baker

Wayne...I think it's the style of hat that Lester Young wore. Kinda like Porky Pig's fedora. Jazz wear of the 30's and 40's.

Thanks Rick. A guy can learn so much on this forum and not feel stupid for asking questions. I like it.

Wayne Baker

Rick,

Wow. I heard sounds that I have never heard before. I am truly amazed. Thanks for showing me how much more is possible with this great instrument.

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Rick- I have added the low D. Thank you.

Cool Buck! It's one of my favorite changes

Where'd you put it? Alot of these chords have to do with the low F to D in conjunction with a KL that raises both E's to F. Definitely worth considering IMHO. I'll be anxiously awaiting a clip from you soon!

Rick, this playing is really YOU!As you played many times on my steel during the last tour it was this beautiful, yes haunting,style I adore. and I know you master every little note that sounds there.And I know you even don' t need to use pedals for this,what's in your head comes out of your guitar.And add then this beautiful voice, together a piece of art, Rick!! I'm sorry Rick,it's not a real hitsong , not even on the tearjerker top 40, but it shows your feelings, knowledge and musical taste.All that Kevin said! Dan Tyack, you won't be sorry to record with Rick, you both would team up great! OK Rick, get your belly in the wetsuit and think about a new song on the surfboard, I like to hear more of this!
All the best,and take care,
Johan

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Johan...thanks for the nice words my friend, you just made my day! Let me mirror the same sentiments right back at ya!

BTW, I'm working on the belly...

Rick-Well, I finally read your post and heard the clip. A little late but...

I must say I am very impressed with your talent and I can see why all the guys on the Forum were talking about it.

As ,my good friend Reece said, you better make a CD. We will be waiting for it....al

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Thanks so much Al! It means alot to me!

Rick, another great player that makes me wonder why i even bother! Thanks JP

Wayne,
Here is a picture of Lester Young wearing his porkpie hat: http://www.credoincantico.de/lycdnow.jpg

-John

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I'm giving this a bump for those who missed it the first time around... I've listened to this cut more than 100 times since Rick first posted it. It still blows me away!

Rick, When will you have an album ready? I liked Dan Tyack's idea... I would be first in line to purchase it!

Once again, BRAVO!!!

Respectfully,
Dave Burr

Gee thanks Dave!

I thought this thread had long gone the way of the dinosaur. Go ahead...make my day!

Wow. Great playing Rick!

I love the piece, though I'm more used to it in the Joni Mitchell /Jaco Pastorius version.

Great sound and vocals as well. I'm in awe

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Rick,
Porkpie Hat is one of my favorites, and this one beats Joni Mitchell's version for it's personal feel, and the warmth of the voice makes it. If you had an album like this, I'd buy it.

I'd really like to hear Lush Life; that would complete the deal for me.
This is the best thing I've heard on the forum. I gotta listen to it again.
Charlie