EuroAussie Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 So Im back in snowy Prague, and tonite is the first gig of 2017. Started rehearsing and decided to add a couple tracks to the set list to kick off the year, including this one. Now, as much as I love the acoustic version of Let It Ride I will be playing this track with a cajon player and a pianist, so I decided to go for the electric version he does with The Cardinals. Straight recording, no ehancements or effects. what do you reckon, do you like my tan ? cheers, EA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHaBQqVMqOI&feature=youtu.be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 The bridge is a bollox isn't it What a great song though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I enjoyed that very much. As you know, I'm not the best judge of performance quality, but I can say that it sounded more than good enough for a gig performance to me. Also, the guitar sounds spectacular! I have never heard the song before, so I got a little curious. Who did the original? Hope you enjoyed your vacation! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 The bridge is a bollox isn't it What a great song though The bridge needs a lot of attention or so easy to fall of the cliff, high and narrow for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Why Let It Ride is from the boards arguably favourite artist, Ryan Adams. There are two ways he plays, electric with his band, The Cardinals which is what i based it on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRwlNcOWQKA And also his amazingly sublime acoustic version with the fingers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN-wHU2f_jg Glad you enjoy it Lars. I enjoyed that very much. As you know, I'm not the best judge of performance quality, but I can say that it sounded more than good enough for a gig performance to me. Also, the guitar sounds spectacular! I have never heard the song before, so I got a little curious. Who did the original? Hope you enjoyed your vacation! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I do it , or TRY to do it , like the second version . Adore his acoustic work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Do you play Past the Point of Rescue EA? There's something in your voice that I think maybe it could be a good one for you to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Now I feel like an idiot. I need to pay more attention to my own record collection. I have this song and the album it is on. I am a (sometimes) huge fan of Ryan Adams. He is kind of hard to keep up with, very much like Neil Young. Some of his albums have made a big impact on me (most recently Ashes and Fire), while others quietly pass me by without anything ever sticking. This was a gem that I missed. Both versions are great, but the acoustic version is something extra. Thanks for bringing them to my attention! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 By the way, often when listening to stunning performances, like this acoustic one by Ryan Adams, I think to myself "what the heck am I doing with a guitar...." EA, you´re not Ryan Adams, but you're doing fine! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Nice EA I like me some good RA. I am sometimes conflicted on RA and John Mayer. They both appear to be peckerheads in real life, but are clearly great songwriters and artists. 95% of the time I can make the separation.... I do Sweet Carolina, Two. and a few others sometimes live. Havent done Let it Ride in a live setting yet, although I did multitrack a version a few years ago. Anyways enjoyed. Love your guitar too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I'm not much of an RA fan, but I like this song, and your performance. It would be tough to do a pure acoustic version of this in the setting you usually play, at least judging from the audience noise I've seen in venue videos you've posted. Maybe early in the evening, before the audience gets lit up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Bravo. But........ THAT'S not a tan..... I used to live in Louisiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlejohnny Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 This is also one of my favorite RA tunes and also one of my favorite tunes to play as well. I do it with the capo on the 3rd fret which makes it a lot more comfortable to sing, at least for me. Maybe you should try that, but tell your piano player if you do so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 This is also one of my favorite RA tunes and also one of my favorite tunes to play as well. I do it with the capo on the 3rd fret which makes it a lot more comfortable to sing, at least for me. Maybe you should try that, but tell your piano player if you do so I'm capo 3 also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I'm not much of an RA fan, but I like this song, and your performance. It would be tough to do a pure acoustic version of this in the setting you usually play, at least judging from the audience noise I've seen in venue videos you've posted. Maybe early in the evening, before the audience gets lit up. Funny how playing for a bunch of drunks does things to one's mind. At the very least, it exerts a pretty big influence on the set list😯 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 I'm not much of an RA fan, but I like this song, and your performance. It would be tough to do a pure acoustic version of this in the setting you usually play, at least judging from the audience noise I've seen in venue videos you've posted. Maybe early in the evening, before the audience gets lit up. Actually depends on the venue Nick. Tonight im playing solo in a small eclectic bar where the fingerpicking version would be a good fit (i play that version also) but im doing the pianist / cajon show next week which is much bigger and so will practice this rockier version. It all really depends on the crowd on the evening rather than a specific venue, but i get your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 I reckon it would sound awesome with two guitars. One doing the rhythm and the other a bit of honky tonk mando style up the neck. Thats what I want from my pianist to do. Give it a go Sal, and if too high then capo down as was suggested. The bridge is a real ball tearer as its right up there in the sky. Nice EA I like me some good RA. I am sometimes conflicted on RA and John Mayer. They both appear to be peckerheads in real life, but are clearly great songwriters and artists. 95% of the time I can make the separation.... I do Sweet Carolina, Two. and a few others sometimes live. Havent done Let it Ride in a live setting yet, although I did multitrack a version a few years ago. Anyways enjoyed. Love your guitar too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Do you play Past the Point of Rescue EA? There's something in your voice that I think maybe it could be a good one for you to try. Ive never heard that track before, but took a look and sang along to it. It sits well in my range and has a similar feel to Let It Ride, doesnt it ? I might take a deeper look into it as i do rather like .... a lot of lyrics, aint there .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Liked your performance - nice 200. Never heard this song either. And I'm with Murph on the tan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Very nice song and well done. I really like that 200, I am torn between one like that or a Bird for my next Gibson purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Very nice song and well done. I really like that 200, I am torn between one like that or a Bird for my next Gibson purchase. Thanks Kelly and Dan, although its actually a J-150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Nice rendition EA on a hard song to sing and play. Liking the J150. He writes a really good lyric... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Liked that a lot.Good song.Your vocals have come a long way - still capo on 3 for bridge may be worth a go.Guitar sounds super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfish Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Nice song never heard it either, so glad you youngsters turn me on to good music. And thats a nice bar room tan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Everyone is being very nice It's a polite forum You happy with it Aussie ? I hope you don't mind me being the rude fella , but if that was a recording of me playing in public I'd be annoyed at myself 😕 Sorry buddy. Just trying to be truthful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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