zappa Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I am new to the board and thought I would tell a bit about myself and see what you guys think of this song I wrote. I am 20 and from Texas, and I have been composing solo acoustic music since I was 16. I wrote and recorded this a few nights ago with a cheap little recorder. Definitely John Fahey inspired. https://soundcloud.com/hayden-pedigo/the-bill-orcutt-commemorative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Nice. Got lyrics and a melody in mind? What guitar did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Nice. Got lyrics and a melody in mind? What guitar did you use? I actually don't have lyrics because I don't usually sing. I prefer to write instrumental. On this piece I actually used a really beat up taylor that someone sat on putting a hole in the front. Traded it for a some headphones I had when the dude showed me the sad beat up taylor. Sounds great though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Whereas, awhile back, BBG asked how I liked Buc's hand-me-down capo; and Whereas some folks here were lately discussing intonation up-the-neck, with or without capo-ing; and Whereas in the recent LG-2 American Eagle thread I was reminded of my young stirrings for an early Paul Simon song; Now therefore: I went and did a quick experimental recording: Kathy's Song in which I use the aforementioned capo (I love it--especially the thin profile!) on the 9th fret (no re-tuning was needed....and I cannot detect any intonation issues, but perhaps more keen ears can). Of course, there is a loss of volume at that "altitude," but I was impressed that I could slap the capo on the 9th fret and not adjust tuning one bit. Now, I sometimes perform or record with a capo sitting as high as the 7th fret but never further up than that. (No good reason, that I know of.) So it was fun to see if I could even manage it, while testing the capo and my J100xtra's response. My fretting hand did alright, as far as string pressure goes, but my usually careless right-hand attack required some extra-added attention, with only moderate success. Them strings are stiff when they're shortened that much. Point is--I had a bit of fun, and nothing broke!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thanks for a fine rendition of this excellent folk-tune. ✯ No holes or missing glass anywhere - You sure knew your song before singing. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Whereas, awhile back, BBG asked how I liked Buc's hand-me-down capo; and Whereas some folks here were lately discussing intonation up-the-neck, with or without capo-ing; and Whereas in the recent LG-2 American Eagle thread I was reminded of my young stirrings for an early Paul Simon song; Now therefore: I went and did a quick experimental recording: Kathy's Song in which I use the aforementioned capo (I love it--especially the thin profile!) on the 9th fret (no re-tuning was needed....and I cannot detect any intonation issues, but perhaps more keen ears can). Of course, there is a loss of volume at that "altitude," but I was impressed that I could slap the capo on the 9th fret and not adjust tuning one bit. Now, I sometimes perform or record with a capo sitting as high as the 7th fret but never further up than that. (No good reason, that I know of.) So it was fun to see if I could even manage it, while testing the capo and my J100xtra's response. My fretting hand did alright, as far as string pressure goes, but my usually careless right-hand attack required some extra-added attention, with only moderate success. Them strings are stiff when they're shortened that much. Point is--I had a bit of fun, and nothing broke!! Terrific. What guitar? Very interesting up that high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Terrific. What guitar? Very interesting up that high. That's my maple J100xta. With even the skinny capo, there was barely enough room for my hand, so it was a bit of a challenge. I don't have intonation issues (that I can discern, anyway) when I use the Shubb or Keyser up to the 7th fret, but both were too bulky up where the fret territory thins out. And since the neck is wider, the Keyser loses its bite up there anyway. Here is the keyser up on the 7th for a live recording from last July- this, recorded by my Zoom pointed at the house speaker, so it's the factory Fishman PU (thru a DI and then into the PA). http://soundcloud.com/anne-rachel/keep-my-peace-live/s-t2O8D All the variables aside, it's the guitar that rings true all the way up the neck, for as far as it's worth my going at least. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi D-Bo Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 [media] [/media ]Here's my son and I doing a great old Billy Joel song from the Piano Man album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Guy Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Here's me murdering a Merle Haggard classic :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi D-Bo Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 why is it that sometimes when you post a YouTuber here it sometimes shows up and most of the other times only as an underlined link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi D-Bo Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Here's me murdering a Merle Haggard classic :) hey Guy what kind of a capo are you using there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Guy Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 hey Guy what kind of a capo are you using there? Jimi, its an Elliott "Elite". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinoyGibson Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Our band playing Cat Steven's classic "Wild World" first time I played my J100 Xtra in front of an audience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRC Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I've been listening to a Shetland air written by Tom Anderson on YouTube called "Da Slockit Light" and came across a video of Barbara Shultz playing it on octave mando....and thought I'd play along and record it. Here's how it came out using my new Tascam DR-05 recorder and my wonderful J-35. DADGAD tuning, capo on 7th fret. BTW, since this tune is an air, it's usually played at about half this speed, but it was fun playing at this speed. You can definitely tell the mando is coming through the computer speakers and the J-35 is live. https://soundcloud.com/tags/da%20slockit%20light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi D-Bo Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Here's my son and I doing this great old Charlie Rich song (he didn't write it though) I'm playing my newest guitar a Gibson Super Dove...we just learned this song yesterday and recorded it about an hour later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kebob Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Here's a link to my acoustic duo playing a sampling of tunes. Using my J-200 through a Fishman Soloamp... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kebob Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Here's my son and I doing this great old Charlie Rich song (he didn't write it though) I'm playing my newest guitar a Gibson Super Dove...we just learned this song yesterday and recorded it about an hour later How cool is that? Playing music with your son -- and a great job to boot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Very nice! Really a great sound together. Not a tune I'm familiar with but a lovely melody. My awareness of the octave mando is only recent since I've been listening to gal named Sara Jarosz. Liked this a lot. Thx for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRC Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Very nice! Really a great sound together. Not a tune I'm familiar with but a lovely melody. My awareness of the octave mando is only recent since I've been listening to gal named Sara Jarosz. Liked this a lot. Thx for posting. Thanks! Glad you like the tune. This is a tune my band does, but as mentioned, much slower. Barbara plays it kind of choppy and is normally played much more flowing, but it was still fun playing along to Barbara's version. I just wanted to show how nicely the J-35 fits into this genre of music...and how good it sounds. :) Wonderful guitar. Love Sara Jarosz and she's very good on octave mando. But if you want to hear some truly incredible octave mando, check this out. Sierra Hull is at another level! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Yes, your J35 an your playing eased right in there. Very nice! Thanks for the tip on the other gal as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 DRC, that is really sweet. I enjoyed that tune. As stated, the instruments blend well. I've always liked mandolins, but your guitar makes its mark also. Nicely done, my friend. If you get anymore audio/video files of your music, lets see/hear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Guy Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Here's my son and I doing this great old Charlie Rich song (he didn't write it though) I'm playing my newest guitar a Gibson Super Dove...we just learned this song yesterday and recorded it about an hour later Great! Very nice guitar/piano combo, the latter adds depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi D-Bo Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Here's a link to my acoustic duo playing a sampling of tunes. Using my J-200 through a Fishman Soloamp... You guys are great Kevin, I like the idea of using a harp on Cripple Creek-I never thought of that but it makes perfect sense-consider that idea now officially STOLEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kebob Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 You guys are great Kevin, I like the idea of using a harp on Cripple Creek-I never thought of that but it makes perfect sense-consider that idea now officially STOLEN Thanks Jimi -- and steal away! I use harp on quite a few tunes -- typically where a guitar solo would be. Tends to go pretty well. Unfortunately, I forgot to hit "record" for much of the night and failed to get our best stuff -- another time, I guess. Since we're just starting out, I wanted a few demo clips up for prospective gigs. Play on brotha :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRC Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 DRC, that is really sweet. I enjoyed that tune. As stated, the instruments blend well. I've always liked mandolins, but your guitar makes its mark also. Nicely done, my friend. If you get anymore audio/video files of your music, lets see/hear them. Thank you! And thanks to jannusguy2 for the kind words. Here are some other audio files. Hmmmm.... Just tried posting four audio files but for some reason won't let me do it. I've posted many before. ????? When I get this figured out, I'll post them. Does this forum not accept Media Fire files? DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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