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Originally Posted By: Sergio Guarneri

Really nice sound. You've put a lot of feeling too.
Sergio


Hi Sergio,

Thank you very much. And yes, pedal steel creates a lot of emotion for me. Best to you.

Alan

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Beautiful Alan. Such a cool song. I loved this instrument. Well done..


Hello Scott.

Thanks for the visit and listen. I'm delighted you thought the song had a "cool" sound. I've always loved the pedal steel. Most casual listeners of country music immediately think of the "crying, Whiny" steel from early country songs (which like Tom Adams, I also like), but it has so much more to offer. A typical pedal steel has two necks - one tuned to E9th and the other to C6th. That C6th neck can play some real fine jazz! This song would have been played on the E9th country tuning but was played to accommodate amore "fat and luxurious" sound. They are quite verstaile.

Thanks for the kind visit. Best to you.

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Originally Posted By: 44kfl
Very nice,

you always coax the best out of biab

I hear no flaws, sounds awesome

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Why thank you very much for the very nice comment. I spend "MANY HOURS" experimenting with BIAM RTs and styles. Sometimes I get something pretty decent. But it's always fun to see what I can come up with. Thank you agaon for the great review! Best to you.

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Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
Wow - what a tune! It flows smooth as butter, and it isn't often you hear the pedal steel as the star of the show. But this really showcases how great of a sound it really is. It has a lot of texture, and the backing tracks you chose compliment one another perfectly.

Great work, and thanks for sharing smile


Hello Deryk!

Smooth as butter, eh? I'll take that - thanks! I'm glad it comes together nicely for you. Thanks for letting me know. Wishing you and the entire PG Music staff the very best.

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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
An instrument we have been fans of since childhood.

So many folks never get beyond the "weeping steels" of classic country (which we like) but the instrument can be so expressive in so many ways. Tom got us interested in Sacred Steel as an example of its versatility.

We much enjoyed this!

J&B


HI Guys!

Thanks for the listen and very kind comments. And you're right - most folks who aren't country music fans, or just recently have become one, think of the pedal steel as the "crying, weeping, damn I'm depressed" style. And like you two, I'm just fine with that. But, as you said, there is so much more to the instrument. It can cover so many genres and evoke so many different emotions. If I could afford to buy one - those puppies are mucho expensive - I'd learn to play the thing to the best of my ability. And yes, Tom is a really good player. let's face it - the guy has many musical talents that most folks don't have.

Again, many thanks. Best to you.

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Alan,

Nicely done. Excellent mix (as always) - nice balance between the steel and the piano.

Enjoyed the listen.

fj


Floyd,

Thank ta so much! I appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed it. Wishing you the very best.

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Originally Posted By: Marty Sorensen
I find it a very expressive steel guitar. Then I listened to Sarah Jory, and I see what you mean. Really nice.


Hi Marty,

Always great to hear from you - wish it were more often. I'm delighted to hear you appreciate the expressiveness of the instrument - that's very nicely put. And yeah, Sarah's pretty dang good! Wishing you well.

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Originally Posted By: Will Josef
Nice job. I enjoyed listening to that!

Will


Hi Will,

Thank you for that. I enjoyed reading your kind comment! Wishing you the best.

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Originally Posted By: tommyad
Alan, this is one of the best instrumentals ever posted here! Of course I may be a bit biased. I have been listening to Sarah for years. The best thing about her are the expressions on her face and how she physically is so involved in the performance. Get into it girl! Her YouTube video of Ray Price’s City Lights is a great watch. https://youtu.be/kGS2J1A5bbA You nailed the tone. Eddy Dunlap is one of the best up and coming players in the younger group of Nashville players. The chord changes you have chosen are what drives the melody and makes this such an interesting listen. I hope to get my recording space finished where I will have room to keep the steel set up and try to use it more in the coming year. I seem to say that every year and yet they keep on slipping by. Best to you and Di, Tom


Hey Tom!

I've been waiting for your comments! smile

Thank you so much for those very, very nice comments. I am flattered!!!

It surprises me how many country musicians are not aware of Sarah Jory. I've had the pleasure to see here in person twice and listen to her often all those years I lived in Europe. She attended numerous steel guitar conventions. Her health took a serious blow and she was out of the loop for several years. When here father died a few years ago, his last wish to her was that she return to playing again when her health permitted. She rejoined "the club" several years ago and is making country and country-rock fans smile again with her immense talent.

I've had that link to her "City Lights" performance bookmarked for several years. That's true country steel at its best, in my opinion.

I grew up when it was nearly mandatory you have a steel player in your band if you were doing country - the likes of Buddy Emmons, Jimmy Day, Weldon Myrick, Buddy Charlton, Sonny Garish, Lloyd Green, Norm Hamlet and John Huey. There were a few others, too.

I you've not seen/heard it, here's a Buddy Emmons clip you might enjoy. It gives great support to the fact a talented steel player can hold his own with Jazz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BtaQq4ZhaU

Thanks again, Tom. Wishing you well - and get that dang music room built!

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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Very nice Alan! I'm imagining all kinds of melodies and lyrics here! Look forward to seeing what you do with this later on! Thanks,Torrey


Hi Torrey,

Thank you so much. And yea, there are quite a few avenues to explore with this one. Glad you enjoyed it. Wishing you the best.

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Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Man, what a great sound!

Loved this one, Alan, good job on the production and mix.


Hi Dave,

Well, thank you so much! Glad it works for you. I love the pedal steel - had one in almost every band I played in for 50+ years. Best to you.

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Alan, thought I’d chime in again. While on vacation in GatlinBurg Tn, I met Gary “Biscuit “ Davis, the only 4 time national banjo champion. In the course of our conversation it turned out that his father in law was Herby Wallace , one of the all time great C6 players. At a convention a few years later I ran into him again and helped him load in. My wife was a little late getting there and she walks up a says” I’ve been looking for you “ . I said quick get a picture of this because the guys in the band told me I couldn’t even carry Herbie’s guitar case and I want proof they’re wrong! We all had a good laugh and Herby introduced me to John Hughey later on. My wife also won the door prize which was a set of Jeff Newman teaching tapes. That was a memorable day. This is a clip of HW with Biscuit playing guitar. He was a monster. Gary still is playing at Dollywood. Tom. https://youtu.be/TxaC28Ak1Ng

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Alan,

Really nice pedal steel!
I entirely agree with Robert.
Very expressive. The pedalsteel "talks" like nothing else.
Beautiful! The chord progression is also very nice and perfect fits this kind of music.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

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Steel guitar instrumental?

I came in with doubts, and left a believer!

Nice... Except for that ending. wink


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Beautiful song, the Steel is just awesome. Love the feel of it, and oh yeah great JOB !!!! Cliff

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Originally Posted By: tommyad
Alan, thought I’d chime in again. While on vacation in GatlinBurg Tn, I met Gary “Biscuit “ Davis, the only 4 time national banjo champion. In the course of our conversation it turned out that his father in law was Herby Wallace , one of the all time great C6 players. At a convention a few years later I ran into him again and helped him load in. My wife was a little late getting there and she walks up a says” I’ve been looking for you “ . I said quick get a picture of this because the guys in the band told me I couldn’t even carry Herbie’s guitar case and I want proof they’re wrong! We all had a good laugh and Herby introduced me to John Hughey later on. My wife also won the door prize which was a set of Jeff Newman teaching tapes. That was a memorable day. This is a clip of HW with Biscuit playing guitar. He was a monster. Gary still is playing at Dollywood. Tom. https://youtu.be/TxaC28Ak1Ng


Tom,

I wasn't familiar with Biscuit until you sent me that link. Thanks for that! I am quite aware of Herby Wallace - I've seen him in person several times. I guess you showed them about carrying Herby's guitar case - Ha! I think John Huey played the prettiest pedal steel I've ever heard. Although he wasn't too shabby on the C6th neck, he owned the E9th neck. Are you familiar with Larry "Wimpy" Sasser? he's another terrific player. Of course there's Paul Franklin and Larry White, as well as my friend, John Heinrich.

Are you familiar with DeWitt Scott ("Scotty"), from St. Louis? He put on the International Steel Guitar Conventions in St. Louis every year for about 30 years. He was a good friend of mine. I spent many dollars at his music store! It's a shame he passed on last year and the conventions are no longer being produced. He did a lot for the steel players, the pedal steel industry, and the fans of the instrument. On top of all that, he was a classy gentleman.

Best to you.

Alan

PS: You ain't too bad yourself!!!

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Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Alan,

Really nice pedal steel!
I entirely agree with Robert.
Very expressive. The pedalsteel "talks" like nothing else.
Beautiful! The chord progression is also very nice and perfect fits this kind of music.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi


Hi Shigeki!

Thank you very much. The pedal steel can produce more emotion than any instrument I'm aware of. Glad you liked it! Best to you,

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Originally Posted By: dcuny
Steel guitar instrumental?

I came in with doubts, and left a believer!

Nice... Except for that ending. wink


Hi David,

Glad it made you a believer! As far as the ending - people love them or hate them when they don't resolve to the tonic chord. I kinda like 'em. When i don't resolve to the tonic I usually end them on the 6m chord, but in this case I went to the 4m9. But I'n delighted you enjoyed the rest of it. Many thanks.

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Originally Posted By: cliftond
Beautiful song, the Steel is just awesome. Love the feel of it, and oh yeah great JOB !!!! Cliff


Hi Cliff,

Thanks for the visit and the listen - glad ya liked it! I love the pedal steel. Wish I knew how to play it! I appreciate the nice words! Wishing you the best,

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hi alan this is amazing really well done great mix and tone thanks for sharing this eric


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In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!

All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.

Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!

Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

New! XPro Styles PAK 9 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and higher for Mac!

We've just released XPro Styles PAK 9 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 29 RealTracks/RealDrums!

We've been hard at it to bring you the latest and greatest in this 9th installment of our popular XPro Styles PAK series! Included are 75 styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres (25 styles each) that fans have come to expect, as well as 25 styles in this volume's wildcard genre: funk & R&B!

If you're itching to get a sneak peek at what's included in XPro Styles PAK 9, here is a small helping of what you can look forward to: Funky R&B Horns, Upbeat Celtic Rock, Jazz Fusion Salsa, Gentle Indie Folk, Cool '60s Soul, Funky '70s R&B, Smooth Jazz Hip Hop, Acoustic Rockabilly Swing, Funky Reggae Dub, Dreamy Retro Latin Jazz, Retro Soul-Rock Fusion, and much more!

Special Pricing! Until July 31, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.

Video: XPro Styles PAK 9 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!

XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.

New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Windows!

Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!

We're excited to bring you our latest and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!

In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!

All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.

Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!

Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

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