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Topic: Bill West harp sound? |
Wayne Carver
From:
Martinez, Georgia, USA
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Posted 15 Feb 2003 8:14 am |
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| Hello, on the "Slide" cd that I bought from the forum there is a song "It's All In the Game" by Bill West. In that song is a part that has a harp or harpsichord sound. Is that being played on the steel and if so how is it done? |
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Reggie Duncan
From:
Mississippi
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Posted 15 Feb 2003 9:27 am
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| I believe that Doyle Grisham told me that it was a steel. |
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Marilyn Myers
From:
Merritt, Michigan, USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2003 8:27 pm
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I don't know the answer to your question, but have always been a fan of Bill West and his unique sounds on the Steel. Always enjoy hearing the song he wrote with Dottie West, "Here Comes My Baby"; it will always be a classic in my eyes. Does anyone know if he is still playing?
Marilyn Myers |
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Wayne Cox
From:
Chatham, Louisiana, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Feb 2003 10:10 pm
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BILL WEST was/is one of the pioneers of the "Diatonic Tuning" concept. Other great steel players e.g. JERRY BYRD have used it as well. In plain simple English,Bill tunes his steel to a major scale,instead of C6th or E9th. This gives a unique voice/sound to the instrument without the use of special electronic effects. It is a challenge to master this,as it involves more right-hand work but less effort with the left hand or "bar hand". BOBBY LEE has a really good analysis of this concept,available on the Forum,free of charge. Check it out!
~~W.C.~~ |
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Gere Mullican
From:
LaVergne, Tennessee, USA (deceased)
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Posted 20 Feb 2003 9:51 am
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I am still trying to contact Bill West. We went all through school together and I would really llike to contact him. All help will be appreciated. My email is gerep64@mailstation.com. Thanks
Gere |
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