AnneS Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Remember the various iterations of Song of the Week? Anyone up for a revival? I'll start: Tecumseh Valley Every now and again I become re-obsessed with this song, so I pressed "record" while practicing, and it turned out alright. . If you're a Townes fan, you probably should get this one under your belt if you haven't already. It gets in you. I don't know what makes it so satisfying... Anyway, if anyone is up to posting (or reposting) your own takes, please do. (BBG, I think you offered this one before--how about a link, or even a re-do, if you like?) (Buc, if I did videos, I'd even revive your signature coffee cup lift. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Hooray!That was real good.I'd like to have a go.Busy weekend but will try.Won't be as good as yours .I don't think I've played it before.You and BBG are the masters (and mistress! of this kind of song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Well done, Anne! Townes wrote some good stuff, but in general he's a bit too melancholy for my tastes........reckon that comes from his observations of hard livin' and not seeming to take a look at much else.. And it's one of those damnable fingerpickin' things too! Well, I'll kick it around a bit with a pick and see what comes of it. It is nice to see one of these s-o-w threads come along now and then.......good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Wow! Beautiful song Anne. I don't wanna even try to compete with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 pssst........Keith.......it's not a competition.......it's fun.......it's learning a new song....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 pssst........Keith.......it's not a competition.......it's fun.......it's learning a new song....... Yes I know. I was just complementing Anne for a job well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 Yes I know. I was just complementing Anne for a job well done So I won then!?! ;) :) I would love to hear you do this one, Keith. (And, thank you...) Bring it, all y'all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 No muckin' round!Played it a couple of times then recorded.Guess the old cheap American guitar?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdC_N4WA0VU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I probably should not post this. I spent an hour trying to learn the song. Don't know if a year would help...or ten...but by then this thread would be gone... I'm a little leaguer among pros here, so it is with throat exposed and bare hands in the air that I post this. If you cringe easily, the stay way. Lars https://soundcloud.com/lars1968/tecumseh-valley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Certainly no offense to the memory of Mr. Van Zant but this just ain't my kinda tune. I'll admit not having spent much time listening to his catalog but what I have heard seems like music to slit your wrists to...........I guess he just lived a bummer life and couldn't (or wouldn't) see beyond his circumstances. Anyway........I do like forum participation things so here's mine, warts and all. Read the lyrics rather than commit them to memory since this one ain't gonna make my set list.......and I'm done with it. Y'all fingerpickers can better serve this kind of tune anyways....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssLdrmueitE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I probably should not post this. I spent an hour trying to learn the song. Don't know if a year would help...or ten...but by then this thread would be gone... I'm a little leaguer among pros here, so it is with throat exposed and bare hands in the air that I post this. If you cringe easily, the stay way. Lars https://soundcloud.com/lars1968/tecumseh-valley Lars, you've gone a bit too free range on that melody.You need to herd those chickens back.They're all over the farmyard.There's a couple up a tree! .I think you still need time to work on things.You've been making good progress recently- but not that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Not bad at all Buc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Lars, you've gone a bit too free range on that melody.You need to herd those chickens back.They're all over the farmyard.There's a couple up a tree! .I think you still need time to work on things.You've been making good progress recently- but not that one. Thanks fb! I took the song down. I guess I wanted a little too badly to participate. I just can't do what you guys and gals do. I'll see if I can find those stray chickens and bolt the door on the hen house Lars By the way, Tecumseh Valley is in my all time top ten list. The version on Live at the Old Quarter is stunningly good. I'm a sucker for melancholy stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 Lars- I missed yours, but not everyone can learn a song and do it to the caliber of Buc and John here. (But as a TVZ fan, you should spend whatever time it takes to make it your own, imo.) Buc and John- crazy to think you just learned it. Really enjoyed these!! Love how this song allows for the artist to inhabit its lines but stays intact, of its own identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I miss these Anne. Thanks! I missed Lars's as well, but very much appreciate the other contributions. Yours, Anne, was recorded especially well. What did you use? Here is mine, which is kind of true to the original, save for an outro. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOxNw0vB6NU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 Just lovely, Sal!! Bravo! (I record into Audacity with my H2N, first the guitar, which I compress a wee bit, then the vocal track, which I then duplicate and add some reverb. Mix until ready. Glad you like. 😉) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Really nice Sal. You and Anne have that finger picking down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 How come when I a$$ around I don't get a job ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 How come when I a$ around I don't get a job ? Handlebar Ornament. $5/day Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 How come when I a$$ around I don't get a job ? Might not have what Gypsy Sally was looking for. But what does she know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Thanks again Anne for a suitable SOW.Good to see some take it up. Buc for someone a bit unconvinced on the original song I particularly liked your version-guitar sounds A1. Doesn't have to be picked.I found a version where TVZ strums it live. Sal every song you do these days gets nailed.Well done old chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Ok I'll play I did do this song before but redid it with a plectrum One of those expensive ones Not sure how many people can listen to this many versions of the same song but what the hell eh Thanks Anne 🕺 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Jesus. Thats flipping lovely. I think perhaps the best I have ever watched from you, and that's with a lot of competition. Oh... Why Vimeo and not youtube? And can you "embed" youtube here like you can youtube? (ie by taking off the "s" in https) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Well alright! The Gruntster sporting a right proper cap and a pick! The heavens shall surely part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Crikey You two sitting waiting ?? Two attempts at upload on YouTube taking a dogs age So I went to Vimeo for a change Think I'll use it from now on It's much cooler 😄 The hat was a birthday present as my last one fell apart Hasn't been off my head since I got it And thanks chaps for the listen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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