Favorite progressive steel albums
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- David L. Donald
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Favorite progressive steel albums
So. Who likes what.
Specifically albums where you heard something that made you go;
WHAT was that!!!
Sure there are many beautiful albums with impecable playing.
But I am looking for the things that just pinned you ears back and made you wonder.
And pushed the steel to another level.
Specifically albums where you heard something that made you go;
WHAT was that!!!
Sure there are many beautiful albums with impecable playing.
But I am looking for the things that just pinned you ears back and made you wonder.
And pushed the steel to another level.
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If you can still get it, Reece wrote it and tabbed it out. "Big D Spree".
I got a copy somewhere in my music room.
The whole album "Modern Steel Guitar " By Reece in 1968 was, really pushing the envelope.
A lot of nice jazz standards in it. And he did it with his revolutionary Bb6-major 7th tuning!.....al <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Al Marcus on 21 May 2003 at 06:45 PM.]</p></FONT>
I got a copy somewhere in my music room.
The whole album "Modern Steel Guitar " By Reece in 1968 was, really pushing the envelope.
A lot of nice jazz standards in it. And he did it with his revolutionary Bb6-major 7th tuning!.....al <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Al Marcus on 21 May 2003 at 06:45 PM.]</p></FONT>
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Any era is fine for this. I think so far the selections are the correct idea.
Seminal albums that still stand the test of time.
I had just heard Jimmy Crawford's "Steel Crazy" and wonder what else was out there.
So, Sol Hoopii and before, to the newest thing out... but it must curl your socks back!<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 22 May 2003 at 01:05 AM.]</p></FONT>
Seminal albums that still stand the test of time.
I had just heard Jimmy Crawford's "Steel Crazy" and wonder what else was out there.
So, Sol Hoopii and before, to the newest thing out... but it must curl your socks back!<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 22 May 2003 at 01:05 AM.]</p></FONT>
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Big Hits on Big Steel was the one of the first 2 Steel albums I ever purchased when I made my first trip to Nashville. I bought BIG HITS because the cover looked way too cool..
How could ya turn down an album with a smiling guy in a shiney suit playing a Sho-Bud on the cover...?
and then after listening to it , it still ranks as one of my favorite all time steel records.
Another favorite of mine ( as an out there trend setter ) is Buddy with Lenny Breau..
Minors Aloud..Some of my jazz pals couldn't get over that one ...especially after seeing my D10 and sitting down behind it trying to figure the dang thing out.
"It's a long way from a 335 guys "
theres many great ones and we are fortunate for those years that those guys pushed the Instrument and ability to new levels.
tp
How could ya turn down an album with a smiling guy in a shiney suit playing a Sho-Bud on the cover...?
and then after listening to it , it still ranks as one of my favorite all time steel records.
Another favorite of mine ( as an out there trend setter ) is Buddy with Lenny Breau..
Minors Aloud..Some of my jazz pals couldn't get over that one ...especially after seeing my D10 and sitting down behind it trying to figure the dang thing out.
"It's a long way from a 335 guys "
theres many great ones and we are fortunate for those years that those guys pushed the Instrument and ability to new levels.
tp
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Tommy Hannum - This Ain't Rocket Science
A great listen from a great talent!
For a real listening treat of the "Progressive" nature, check out Olli Haavisto's "Music For Bus Stops". http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum3/HTML/014811.html
This CD makes my ears incredibly happy!
A great listen from a great talent!
For a real listening treat of the "Progressive" nature, check out Olli Haavisto's "Music For Bus Stops". http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum3/HTML/014811.html
This CD makes my ears incredibly happy!
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Dave Ristram plays rock and fusion on "Crisis at the Theme Park", including a killer version of the Jeff Beck/Stevie Wonder tune "Cause We've Ended as Lovers". Dan Tyack plays New Orleans funk/blues on "Blackened Toast", including a great guest solo by Paul Franklin on "Sleepwalk". Bruce Kaphan plays sort of ambient pedal steel on "Slider", but with a lot more balls than most new age stuff. All available from b0b here.
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I'm with Mike on this one- Emmons Live at the '77 ISGC double album set, now on CD thru buddyemmons.com;
Buddy in excellent form doing Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery, Ennio Morricone tunes in stunning arrangements- and playing the classics Way to Survive and Mansion on the Hill...
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Hot Club of America in Hi-Fi - Jody Carver & Johnny Cucci kickin' booty like an east coast West & Bryant- an amazing musical artifact
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Introducing Joe Maize and His Cordsmen- Steel in a lounge pop setting from the 50's with novelty numbers and sound FX stylings- an eye opener
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POCO's second album (orange groves on the cover) second side- Rusty Young burning up C6th thru a leslie and wah.
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SUITE STEEL: a compilation from the early 70's with Emmons, Young, Sneaky Pete and others
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BJ Cole with Luke Vibert- Stop The Panic; Brit Pop Dj Electronica dance music with steel
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Vanduras= Gary Brandin- retro-moderne lounge pop with great playing and arrangements
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Alvino Rey= Swingin' Fling: 50's great Big Band charts with startling steel guitar interjections
Alvino's work 60's as a studio player for "Esquivel!" lots of various cuts
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i can't hold it exclusively to whole albums... there are so many examples of individual cuts or singles thru the years that have crystaline hair raising moments.... Sneaky Pete's fuzztone mutitrack string section on Danny O'Keefe's "Quits"...Emmons on JB Sebastian's "Rainbows all over your blues"...Tom Brumley on Rick Nelson's "Last Time Around"...
ahhh my brain hurts
Buddy in excellent form doing Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery, Ennio Morricone tunes in stunning arrangements- and playing the classics Way to Survive and Mansion on the Hill...
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Hot Club of America in Hi-Fi - Jody Carver & Johnny Cucci kickin' booty like an east coast West & Bryant- an amazing musical artifact
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Introducing Joe Maize and His Cordsmen- Steel in a lounge pop setting from the 50's with novelty numbers and sound FX stylings- an eye opener
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POCO's second album (orange groves on the cover) second side- Rusty Young burning up C6th thru a leslie and wah.
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SUITE STEEL: a compilation from the early 70's with Emmons, Young, Sneaky Pete and others
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BJ Cole with Luke Vibert- Stop The Panic; Brit Pop Dj Electronica dance music with steel
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Vanduras= Gary Brandin- retro-moderne lounge pop with great playing and arrangements
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Alvino Rey= Swingin' Fling: 50's great Big Band charts with startling steel guitar interjections
Alvino's work 60's as a studio player for "Esquivel!" lots of various cuts
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i can't hold it exclusively to whole albums... there are so many examples of individual cuts or singles thru the years that have crystaline hair raising moments.... Sneaky Pete's fuzztone mutitrack string section on Danny O'Keefe's "Quits"...Emmons on JB Sebastian's "Rainbows all over your blues"...Tom Brumley on Rick Nelson's "Last Time Around"...
ahhh my brain hurts
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"Dave Ristram plays rock and fusion on "Crisis at the Theme Park","
I would be very interested in hearing this. I can't seem to find it, though. Any ideas?
I have mentioned this before, but I first was inspired by Steve Howe (of Yes) of all things. The genre of music that is Yes is the LAST place I thought steel would be used, but he made it work. He is a multi-guitarist, so it is yet another guitar that he uses, not his principal instrument.
The most far-reaching example of his is the Relayer album by Yes. Steel all over the place (E9th AND lap). In one song he uses E9th, sitar, 12 string acoustic, and Telecaster!<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Paul Osbty on 22 May 2003 at 02:06 PM.]</p></FONT>
I would be very interested in hearing this. I can't seem to find it, though. Any ideas?
I have mentioned this before, but I first was inspired by Steve Howe (of Yes) of all things. The genre of music that is Yes is the LAST place I thought steel would be used, but he made it work. He is a multi-guitarist, so it is yet another guitar that he uses, not his principal instrument.
The most far-reaching example of his is the Relayer album by Yes. Steel all over the place (E9th AND lap). In one song he uses E9th, sitar, 12 string acoustic, and Telecaster!<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Paul Osbty on 22 May 2003 at 02:06 PM.]</p></FONT>
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My budget hurts just looking at this list and that's fine with me. Keep'em commin'
Very interesting stuff so far.
Big D Spree sounds just right for me with 5 D's in my name.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 22 May 2003 at 01:51 PM.]</p></FONT>
Very interesting stuff so far.
Big D Spree sounds just right for me with 5 D's in my name.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 22 May 2003 at 01:51 PM.]</p></FONT>
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I agree Johan. Dan Tyack and also
Dave Ristrim(excuse the spelling if wrong)
These guys have a real different approach
I like. And the tone is cool. I have never listed my gear in fear my wife will trace
me to the forum but I'm feeling especially brave today. So here goes
Emmons D10 push/pull Birds eye satin 8x5
Sho Bud D10 Super Pro 8x6
Zum U12 7X6
Mesa Studio Pre/Mesa 50/50- Marshall Jmp1 pre
2X12 Marshall cab
Dave Ristrim(excuse the spelling if wrong)
These guys have a real different approach
I like. And the tone is cool. I have never listed my gear in fear my wife will trace
me to the forum but I'm feeling especially brave today. So here goes
Emmons D10 push/pull Birds eye satin 8x5
Sho Bud D10 Super Pro 8x6
Zum U12 7X6
Mesa Studio Pre/Mesa 50/50- Marshall Jmp1 pre
2X12 Marshall cab
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