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Post by blueswillismusic on Aug 20, 2019 6:22:37 GMT
I have created an arrangement of Folsom Prison Blues in Open D to be able to play the solo lick and the backing int eh same time. Thought it might be interesting for fellow reso players so tabbed it and made a short lesson:
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Post by leeophonic on Aug 20, 2019 7:33:25 GMT
Great example, frustratingly I am in IItaly as I write this with the guitars in the Uk so will have to keep watching and try when I get back. Lee
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Post by Michael Messer on Aug 20, 2019 7:48:21 GMT
Hello blueswillis,
That was very nicely played and well explained. There was only one surprise and that was your high girly singing voice!
I hope you don't mind me commenting, but I think the major chord on the 5 is a bit dry sounding and would prefer the A7th chord.
Apart from the original Johnny Cash recording, this live version by Lester Flatt & the Nashville Grass is a favourite of mine. I love the whole feel and Lester's voice suits it perfectly. Josh Graves' Dobro part is extremely well thought out and played, it is absolutely delightful.
Shine On Michael
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Post by uatru on Aug 20, 2019 11:57:58 GMT
And now I know who did the theme for the Beverley Hillbillies! Thanks Michael- I haven’t heard that song for over 50 years! (It was Lester Flatt, I’ve discovered!) Andrew.
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Post by Michael Messer on Aug 20, 2019 12:57:44 GMT
And now I know who did the theme for the Beverley Hillbillies! Thanks Michael- I haven’t heard that song for over 50 years! (It was Lester Flatt, I’ve discovered!) Andrew. Andrew, it was actually the great Earl Scruggs that played the banjo on that recording. Flatt & Scruggs (Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs) also played most of the soundtrack for the 1960s Bonnie & Clyde movie. Back in the 40s, 50s and 60s, Flatt & Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys were one of America's most important and influential bands, but it happened with anyone really noticing that it was happening. They were on TV every Saturday night for years and their influence can be heard right through American music. Because of their instrumentation they have become one of the founders of bluegrass music, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. They played all kinds of music on their acoustic instruments and put it all into America's living rooms on a Saturday night. I am a serious Flatt & Scruggs fan, I cannot speak highly enough of their incredible music and performance skills. These people are true giants of music. Shine On Michael
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Post by Michael Messer on Aug 20, 2019 15:59:19 GMT
Oops....we have strayed a little from the original post about Folsom Prison Blues
Shine On Michael
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Post by blueswillismusic on Aug 21, 2019 6:01:10 GMT
Hello blueswillis, That was very nicely played and well explained. There was only one surprise and that was your high girly singing voice! I hope you don't mind me commenting, but I think the major chord on the 5 is a bit dry sounding and would prefer the A7th chord. Apart from the original Johnny Cash recording, this live version by Lester Flatt & the Nashville Grass is a favourite of mine. I love the whole feel and Lester's voice suits it perfectly. Josh Graves' Dobro part is extremely well thought out and played, it is absolutely delightful. Thank you Michael, You are right the A chord is a bit boring indeed, I will try the 7 just wanted to get out of the way as much as I can. My wife is the other half of our duo and she's doing the singing thankfully Never heard this Lester Flatt version but it kicks ass. Josh Graves obviously nails it and I love the fact that he and the banjo player rotate to share the mic. Thanks for showing it to me and also for the nice words.
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Post by joephoto on Aug 25, 2019 19:48:51 GMT
Thanks, Blues. Nicely done.
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