My version of Hula Blues

JOZEF SMITH · Post by **JOZEF SMITH** » 7 Aug 2008 8:07 pm

Like to have this song on the Forum, but I don't know how to upload. Any advise? Attached is my band picture dated 1965.
Mahalo.

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 8 Aug 2008 7:30 am

Jozef, you first need to upload your MP3 to a server.
There are several free hosting servers available.
Then you post a link to the file on the forum.

If you like, I could host it on my server for you and send you the link.

I'll send you an email with instructions.

JOZEF SMITH · Post by **JOZEF SMITH** » 8 Aug 2008 2:24 pm

Thanks to Rick Alexander I have been able to attached this song on this Forum. I hope you all will like it.
Let me know your opinion.
Mahalo.
http://rickalexander.com/tunes/HulaBlues_JozefSmith.mp3

Rick Alexander · Post by **Rick Alexander** » 8 Aug 2008 2:28 pm

Well I think it's fabulous - great arrangement and stellar playing!

I like that Stringmaster too . .

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 8 Aug 2008 2:38 pm

Jozef, sounds great. Are you playin the Stringmaster in the photo on this tune?

JOZEF SMITH · Post by **JOZEF SMITH** » 8 Aug 2008 3:07 pm

Thanks Rick and Andy for your kindly words. I play the steel for more than 40 yesra (still learning) but I never recorded a song. The band "The Warriors"
that I am now playing with made 3 CD's and this song was on our third CD. This band is not a Hawaiian band. I used my rickenbacher BD-6 for this tune which is one of my favorite steels.The 7 string wooden(oak)frypan that I made with the help of my friend Elva West (Tradewind steel guitars) is also one that I really like. Regards.

Chuck Mahoney · Post by **Chuck Mahoney** » 8 Aug 2008 4:32 pm

that sure was pretty!

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 9 Aug 2008 6:51 am

I certainly enjoyed that arrangement and excellent playing.......

Howard Tate · Post by **Howard Tate** » 9 Aug 2008 7:14 am

I thought it sounded great.

Craig Prior · Post by **Craig Prior** » 9 Aug 2008 10:51 am

Josef, wonderful!! Your approach is very reminiscient of Setsuo Ohashi.

I love the way you and Setsuo approach a tune with that "no holds barred" philosophy (please excuse the very poor pun). I wish I could be so spontaneous.

Roger Kelly · Post by **Roger Kelly** » 9 Aug 2008 11:26 am

Jozef, you need to record more... I think your playing is extremely good! Let's hear another tune soon. Best to you.

Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 9 Aug 2008 5:20 pm

Great Job Josef! I like that a lot.

Post more songs up when you can.

Bill Leff · Post by **Bill Leff** » 9 Aug 2008 5:31 pm

Very, very good!!! Keep 'em coming!

JOZEF SMITH · Post by **JOZEF SMITH** » 12 Aug 2008 10:35 am

I am glad to hear that you all like it. Thanks for your replies. I like to record more of my playing while I am still able to do it. FYI: I am 76 years young and hope to be able to do this for many years to come. I will post more of my recordings as soon as I find the right players. Mahalo Nui Loa.

Ron Whitfield · Post by **Ron Whitfield** » 12 Aug 2008 1:20 pm

Let's hope that is soon!

This is one of the very best HBs I've heard!

Kay Das · Post by **Kay Das** » 12 Aug 2008 4:01 pm

I have met Jozef a few times and we have played steel guitar together. He is an excellent player and a kind and very fine gentleman. I am extending him an invitation to do some recording...

Kay