I need to video my acoustics more. Thanks for playing this great sounding guitar & letting us hear her voice. When I saw the title my first thought was John Mayall's album just after Mick Taylor left & joined The Stones, "The Turning Point"
I've only heard bits and pieces of Rocky Athas and to be honest I much prefer Buddy Whittington's general style and sound. I know BW was in Mayall's band longer than any other guitar player even with John's rep for firing and hiring. It's amazing, when you think of it, that Mayall had Clapton, Green and Taylor in his band all within about three or four years. He'd probably had enough of Les Pauls through Marshalls for a while...Hahahaha
This New year a friend told me. "Here Joseph, I know you love electric guitar ( my favorite song is 'Red House' live from the album in the west, Hendrix....I heard it when I was 15), you take my daughter's guitar and practice". So I did 2 or 3 songs. But like you, I play the electric lake an acoustic, héhé.
1:43 you have just too short arms :-) nice fooling around with a classic blues riff (Jimmy Reed and the off-beat Hooker) changing it rhythmically and harmonicly. later on some kind of Hendrix ballad stuff and even later some folky tunes. Good to hear you playing the acoustic box aswell.
Maybe you should give thumb pick a try - you do not drop them so often I guess :-) on the other side if you drop the plectron frequently and have to pick it up it has almost the effect of a yoga session.
"As my bald spot spreads... my nails get weaker", now there's an interesting theory. I still have hair but it's a good deal thinner on top than in my youth but my nails have always been quite thin and weak. Now they'll split if I look at them long enough. What's the connection? I have a guitar playing daughter who only finger picks and her nails make the strings ring out like heavy finger picks. Wish I'd gotten some of that. Aren't our hair and nails basically the same stuff, biologically?
Yeah! Hair and nails both keratin. I was half joking about the bald spot but it is certainly true that I have less hair than 10 years ago and my nails are weaker..... Who knows? Sometimes I'm happy to just get up in the morning so to wish for nails as well is probably pushing it.. Hahahahahaha Thanks ever so much for dropping by.
As a kid my mother used to drink Knox gelatin because women though it strengthened their nails, since proven to be unfounded. I've used some of my wife's and daughter's nail strengthening polish. All it did was give me nice, shiny nails. Did see a video where McCartney says he uses artificial ones, as does James Taylor. ua-cam.com/video/7BqISqpMRo8/v-deo.html
I think there are all sorts of things you can do from layering tissue and superglue through to bespoke false nails which, apparently sound great. I think never putting your hands in water is a must too, but frankly who can live like that?
This is all incredibly pleasant to the ear
It's very kind of you to say so. I'm glad you liked it
Sound coming through very well.amazing clarity good job...wishing you the best.Glenn
Thant's good to know Glenn. Thanks ever so much.
You know all the good riffs,Paul. Sounds to me like you're still hard enough (claws) & that you can pick the sweet spot when recording. Cheers.
Thanks Greg. I appreciate it
I need to video my acoustics more. Thanks for playing this great sounding guitar & letting us hear her voice. When I saw the title my first thought was John Mayall's album just after Mick Taylor left & joined The Stones, "The Turning Point"
Great album Wayne...that was the drummerless band.Anyway nice to see the Lowden back out Paul and sounding great. :-)
Haha...No acoustic renaissance for me Wayne, just the odd noodle now and again. Thanks for dropping by and for taking the time to comment
Mr. Mayall was a bold man for making that album. His last electric guitarist Rocky Athas (Texas guy) is still around & doing his thing.
I've only heard bits and pieces of Rocky Athas and to be honest I much prefer Buddy Whittington's general style and sound. I know BW was in Mayall's band longer than any other guitar player even with John's rep for firing and hiring. It's amazing, when you think of it, that Mayall had Clapton, Green and Taylor in his band all within about three or four years. He'd probably had enough of Les Pauls through Marshalls for a while...Hahahaha
Sounds great
Thanks very much. I appreciate you saying so
Nice performance Paul!
It's very kind of you to say so. Thank you
Great. Greetings from Sweden.
Thank you very much indeed :-)
Ok, I am more into acoustic ,just because I cannot (yet) play electric guitar. This is great, very relaxing. Bravo. like 14. Greetings from France
Merci encore Zepp. You are a better acoustic player than me for sure. I play acoustic like an electric...hahahaha
This New year a friend told me. "Here Joseph, I know you love electric guitar ( my favorite song is 'Red House' live from the album in the west, Hendrix....I heard it when I was 15), you take my daughter's guitar and practice". So I did 2 or 3 songs. But like you, I play the electric lake an acoustic, héhé.
Haha....I guess we must all do what we can with the skill we have :-)
1:43 you have just too short arms :-) nice fooling around with a classic blues riff (Jimmy Reed and the off-beat Hooker) changing it rhythmically and harmonicly. later on some kind of Hendrix ballad stuff and even later some folky tunes. Good to hear you playing the acoustic box aswell.
Hahahaha. It makes it hard to pick up plectrums when I drop them :-)
Thanks so much for the kind words
Maybe you should give thumb pick a try - you do not drop them so often I guess :-) on the other side if you drop the plectron frequently and have to pick it up it has almost the effect of a yoga session.
10:12 sounds scottish - at least in Hollywood-WEstern from the 1950s or in Bonanza some scottish immigrant was dancing to this tune :-)
It is a little bit of a Scottish tune. I can't remember the name I'm afraid. It's a bit like 'Bonnie Dundee' but different
"As my bald spot spreads... my nails get weaker", now there's an interesting theory. I still have hair but it's a good deal thinner on top than in my youth but my nails have always been quite thin and weak. Now they'll split if I look at them long enough. What's the connection? I have a guitar playing daughter who only finger picks and her nails make the strings ring out like heavy finger picks. Wish I'd gotten some of that. Aren't our hair and nails basically the same stuff, biologically?
Yeah! Hair and nails both keratin. I was half joking about the bald spot but it is certainly true that I have less hair than 10 years ago and my nails are weaker..... Who knows? Sometimes I'm happy to just get up in the morning so to wish for nails as well is probably pushing it.. Hahahahahaha
Thanks ever so much for dropping by.
As a kid my mother used to drink Knox gelatin because women though it strengthened their nails, since proven to be unfounded. I've used some of my wife's and daughter's nail strengthening polish. All it did was give me nice, shiny nails. Did see a video where McCartney says he uses artificial ones, as does James Taylor.
ua-cam.com/video/7BqISqpMRo8/v-deo.html
I think there are all sorts of things you can do from layering tissue and superglue through to bespoke false nails which, apparently sound great. I think never putting your hands in water is a must too, but frankly who can live like that?