Dad3353

Running downstairs..?

Shirley not..? I thought that's what they were all about. I concur with my learned friend, Lenny (and he knows all about Groove..!).

Good afternoon, Frank... There's quite a few on the French second-hand site, 'LeBonCoin', which is usually 'reputable' enough. I use it a lot. From a Teisco Thinline Deluxe at 580€, up to a US Tele Deluxe at 3000€, there's quite a spread. Here's a link to my 'Search'; worth a look..? LeBonCoin Tele Deluxe Search ... Personally, I'm a Deluxe fan, with a preference for all things Thinline. My Xavière guitar comes into this category, and it splendid (and cost me little...). Hope this helps.

What, Keef..?

So secretly, even I am unaware of it..!

I'm in the same category as NickD, above ^^, and have been posting stuff on Soundcloud for several years now. Mostly BC Challenge entries, but occasional other stuff, none of which has any commercial value whatever. During this time I have built up a huge following of eager persons and enterprises, all keen to develop my potential, and launch this 70-year-old retiree onto the international fame-and-fortune ladder. My flattered ego would have been tempted by these illustrious offers but for my innate modesty and unwillingness to jet around the world dressed in sparkly garments. I can drink little champagne without serious plumbing issues, so that advantage means nothing to me, either. No, I've not disbursed my meager pension on these solicitations; maybe I'm making the wrong choices. If (when..?) they offer me a Bentley, I may be tempted, however. Are Radio xxx ready for me..?

Hmm... I sometimes watch films, on'telly, but who is playing whom in any of 'em, I couldn't say. On top of that, they are dressed up and made up to resemble their roles ..! The TV companies don't 'roll' the credits at the end, as they're in a pressing hurry to get back to the adverts (and anyway, I've fallen asleep by then ...) There are many (most..?) films that I get to see several times over, and still see entire sequences I've nodded off through. It also means that I can see a film and enjoy a 'surprise ending' many times over (Mulholland Drive..? Usual Suspects..? etc...), as I've forgotten what happens. (Yes, I had to search for the 'Mulholland' part. I knew it had 'Drive' in there somewhere, though ...). No, I don't have 'social media', nor even know what 'twittering' is all about. I don't think I'm as unusual as all that, on a planetary scale.

Just given it a listen; it's a worthy piece, certainly. Just a bit over-produced for me (swirling everywhere, voice buried in the reverb...), but this is just niggling. I'll listen now to the 'live', symphonic, and see what I think of that. Dense, though; very dense. (not impressed by the harp, but, whatever...). Edit : A very creditable 'live' rendering. Rich, like a Christmas pudding with brandy butter, jelly, ice cream and trifle, and fudge sauce. So: rich. I'll take a moment to digest. The pudding was nice; maybe a bit too much jelly, though. It's all a matter of taste, innit..?

Ah, but Schubert's 9th..! Sublime..!

Now I'm confused. Are we still discussing 'Yesterday', or is it now 'Norwegian Wood'..?

Recognition by how many folks does it take to be counted as a 'celebrity'..?

Which version..? The Beatles original..?

No, seriously, he should try upping the string gauge (is he using 10's..?), and have a look at his technique. It's not the guitar, it's him (or inappropriate strings...).

Maybe he should stop using Brian May sixpences for picks..?

S'no coincidence; I'm such a fan.

... and a dartboard, maybe..? ...

Where do the 'B' strings break..? Most likely culprit, if it's at the bridge, is a slight burr on the bridge string saddle. A simple fix for a guitar tech, and easy enough for a clued-up guitarist, too. The best solution is to get the guitar fixed. It's worth it, as it's not, in itself, a bad guitar, and deserves sorting. Of course, if the fellow doesn't want to do that... Just sayin, hope this helps.

This is version 11.

Preamble: This is best listened to with the original Challenge picture filling your screen. Here's a Handy 'Clickable' Link to the picture, if it helps ... No furry animals were hurt in the sequence presented. (Later, perhaps, but not during...). Listen loud (but not too loud; think of the Children ...). Here is my contribution to the October 2020 Basschat Composition Challenge, inspired by a picture chosen by the previous winner: Myself..! Well, aren't I the lucky one..! When I chose this photo of the troop, I didn't know that I would be recording a 'live' performance at the occasion of one of their very rare concerts in this Galaxy..! Just a teaser, really, as the whole event lasted several weeks, but one may get an idea of their vast (and I mean VAST..!) range of acoustic emissions. Their stay was, perhaps, slightly marred by their quite disquieting catering arrangements, which has solved, at least partially, the population explosion, but it's worth it, Shirley, for being able to witness such talent up close (but not too close...). Not really 'drums' as we know them, nor even percussion, but the rhythm section is assured by a sequence of samples, chosen for their sonic effect to be within the range of human hearing. The soloists are in fine voice, from Ethera, and the 'gamelin' bass track keeps things on an earthly level (not too spacey for mere mortals, and not quite enough acoustic pressure to burst our lungs. Other species are not so lucky...). No need for Fx, of course (one doesn't gild lilies...); just a soupçon of mastering, to allow the opus to lend itself to worldly media. Reaper, naturally; what else..? Thanks for listening, if you already have; if you're about to, enjoy.

The Court Of The Crimson King (King Crimson...)

Ship Of Fools (Grateful Dead...)

Lock And Key (Rush...)

Shapes Of Things (The Yardbirds...)

... and haggis can be enjoyed, in the right circumstances.