The Steel Guitar Forum

Thanks Al for the comment on my song. I enjoyed your version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow and you like always have a magnificent chord arrangement to that song. I got the idea for Steelin The Blues from a Curly Chalker album I bought in 1976 called More Ways To Play and I love the way Curly would use that tenth string drop on that song with the C6 tuning.

Bill Stafford-You are right there. I just heard Nic's song and it is just beautiful playing, nice touch. Just like you have yourself.

John McGlothlin-Your "Steelin the Blues" was kinda different from the original old Jerry Byrd. Yes, I liked your version, a little Curly Chalker.

Eddie Harper-just heard your "Farewell Party" and sounded real good, nice E9th playing.
Thanks again to Charles Tilley for all the work he puts into his Website so we can hear all these fine recordings.But Hey tilley, as mine is 4-4-09 new for april, why isn't it in GReen like the other new ones?...al.

Thank you Al for those kind words.And thank you Mr. Hughey for the inspiration.

Bill & Al,
Thanks for the kind words.....appreciated. I'm planning on posting 'I'm not Lisa' soon.
Keep up the good work guys. I love to listen to these tracks from players we would otherwise never have heard of.
Regards,
Nic

I love this piece you've submitted. I've been listening to it for a few months now and never tire of it.A beautiful melody

I love this piece you've submitted. I've been listening to it for a few months now and never tire of it.A beautiful melody

Thanks, Ray,
This song was written by Mike Batt, and sung by Katie Malua (sp?). What struck me at the time was the way the chordal structure followed the melody....and the meter changes was quite a challenge to sort out. Only after writing out the chord chart did I think of finding it on the internet.....to my surprise my chart was spot on! Anyway, glad you enjoyed it.
Kind regards,
Nic

Hi guys,
I've just sent Mr Tilley my rendition of "I'm not Lisa".
Keep an eye out for it, and let me know if you like it.
Regards,
Nic

Thanks Al, I've always enjoyed your songs as well.

Nic, are you still using Sonar?

Very very good job Eddie Harper on "Farewell Party" I really did enjoy listening to that. Nic Du Toit that was some excellent steel playing on "I'm Not Lisa" sounds fabulous. Both of you have excellent tone.

Tilley,Thanks for putting my song on!It's played on a 8 string lap steel tuned to E6th.I used to play a 12 string Carter,but can't work the pedal or knee levers correctly since the stroke.Hope some of the guys and gals like it.Chuck

Jeff Colson-Just heard your "King of the Road". sounded like good western swing on that C6. Nice Job...al

Chuck Christensen-Just heard the old classic "Canadian Sunset" Pretty darned good on that E6 for 8 strings and non-Pedal. You are doing very well since the Stroke.I am glad you are recovering well...al

Thanks to Charles Tilley again for providing this Website for all the Steel Guitar Players on the Forum.....al.

Thanks John Mc. I did some double tracking on certain parts to get that sound. Glad you liked it.
Nic

Thanks Al,
The C6th is such a great tuning and so much fun to play. One of these days I need to work on some of those monster chords that you play ! I enjoy hearing them.

Thanks
Jeff

Thanks John Mc. Glad you enjoyed it. That was recorded with my Old ShoBud Professional and Peavey Session 400....Thanks Eddie

Nic, Great job of playing and great tone as usual. I always follow all your posts as I can be assured it will be well worthwhile...

Chuck and Jeff... Great playing also...

Thanks Mr Tilley for providing a place that some would never be heard without it.....Eddie

Nic-I heard your "Farewell Party". great big sound and good execution....al.

To Finis Spier-I just heard your well played version of that good classic E9th, "Sweet Memories", nice pretty chords.Good job...al.

Thanks to Mr Tilley, my rendition of Sweet Memories has now been posted.

Excellent sounding job Charles Powell on Sweet Memories, very good tone also. I listened to Elizabeth West doig Derby Bounce and it sounds great and that guitar has a smooth sound to it...great job everyone.

Charles has posted my May tune "You Win Again".Started in C 6th last part E 9th.
Thanks,Charles.
Vernon Hester

Mr. Tilley has just added my version of Borrowed Angel. Thanks, Tilley.

Nic that is about the smoothest job I have ever heard that song done. I grew up in Southwest Virginia and Mel Street had a local television show on WHIS TV every Monday night and he would always open with his signature song "Barrowed Angel" Mel Street and the Swing Kings. Again...you sound fabulous.

Charles Powell-Just heard your "Sweet Memories" and it sounded fine with good tone, etc, but not loud enough in the mix. I wish I could hear the steel out front more.

Red Saxon-I just heard your song "Secret Love". Nice tone. Usually I hear that one on C6, so it is different sound on E9. But very nice...al:)

Nic Du Toit-I just heard your new song "Borrowed Angel". Very Nice! All the great E9 licks in it.

I see on your profile that you are a Recording Studio Operator. What kind of equipment were you using on the song? It sure sounded good...al:)