The Steel Guitar Forum

Hi All I finally had a go at this Emmons classic. Its one I can refine in future. so I know it needs some work Dave https://soundcloud.com/user-627782904/night-life

I think that's really good!!!!

What are you going through, FX-wise?

Hi Roger that was kind of you. I have been trying to learn C6th after all these years. I made a second neck for my Emmons loafer years ago but never really gave it a chance. Then took it off. After I built the Uni I still favoured the E9th because it felt safe. I do love the big fat chords and I like cool jazz. So I am trying to branch out. There are quite a lot of the songs I have recorded that I intend to re visit in the future when I retire (only 2 more years) I tend to get bored towards the ends of some song and rush to finish them. I record from my guitar which has George Ls pick up into my Emmons volume pedal which I have made a circuit based on the light speed attenuator. the dual volume pot raises and lowers a 5v supply that operates two leds that shine on two photo resistors. So no moving parts in the audio line then into a Focusrita Scarlett then in to Reaper Daw Then a Sanford reverb FX which is free from Looperman website. You just have to register to download. I might have used the Focusrite red compressor that comes with the Scarlett. no delay. Dave

Fine fine job David. This is my all time favorite song and Emmons laid out the foundation. You handled it nicely with fat chords and accurate note placement. I enjoyed it.

Hi Larry Thank you. It's a song that every steel player knows. but I have never had a go at it. The backing track is All BIAB. I think when I revisit it I will lower the bass and bring up the guitar and keyboards. Dave

Hi Roger just checked the FX no compression but have ReaEQ set at Fender Mesa Preset. Dave

That was really nice David. I too only gave C6th little more than a passing glance from the 70's till a couple years ago, and now in retirement for a couple years have been almost entirely on C6th.

BTW, not only do you play great, but your recording quality is as well.

Very nice, David. I enjoyed your playing.

Hi Dale Thank you. Technology has advance a lot. I used to record at my mates house on a Teac 8 track reel to reel. I am blown away with Reaper it seems to be limitless. Haven't played for a while. Nearly finished the front room. having a Tripple glazed window fitted tomorrow. New carpet Friday and New couch & TV Saturday. Dave

Hi Larry thank you glad you enjoyed it. Dave

A most excellent rendition of 'Night Life', 'Bookmarked'

Hi Charlie That's kind of you. Glad you liked it. Dave

Sounds great, David. By the way, you can shorten that link to this:

https://soundcloud.com/user-627782904/night-life

Everything from the "?" on, in your original link, is unnecessary to get to the file.

Hi Doug Thank you. I only just noticed today that people can add a comment on the track bar. Thanks for the tip. Dave