little stunned at how good this baby that you all have midwifed actually is. I suppose that I should have expected it, but all of you outdid even my lofty expectations, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.REVIEWS/COMMENTS
Subject: RMMGA CD Kudos
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2000 09:51:46 -0700
Let me delunk for a moment to praise all those who contributed to the making of this CD. Excellent work by the performers and by those who pulled it all together.
George Brother
Colorado
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Subject: RMMGA CD
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2000 20:11:51 GMT
I have received my copy of the rmmga cd. It is entirely wonderful. I got to work late because of it and I am going to play it again when I get home. It will take an honored place in my collection alongside the Carter Family and Tape I. Thank you and congratulations to everybody involved in the realization of this fine project.
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Subject: RMMGA CD - It's Here!
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2000 14:38:49 -0600
My wife just walked in the door with a box of the RMMGA CDs. I have not listened yet, but the packaging is fantastic. To all those who worked so hard to make this project a reality, my hat is off to you! What a great bunch of people! I am proud and honored to be a contributor along side some very talented, dedicated, and sharing people.
Thanks,
Stan "Can You Tell I Am Excited" Milam.
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD ARRIVED!!!!!!
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2000 17:10:23 -0500
I too received a box in the mail today. I have only had a chance to listen to CD 1. I hope to get to cd 2 tonight. I'm *almost* considering selling my guitar(s). I'm not going to state any favorites because every tune is incredible. I'm honored to be included on this cd and eternally thankful to all those involved in it's realization.
Ed
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Ed Edelenbos and Cori Rivers
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD ARRIVED!!!!!!
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2000 22:22:02 GMT
Well I just finished listening to both CD's and am humbled to be in such company. I am also proud to have been able to share in this project and would like to thank all of those folks that put so much work into the RMMGA CD. I've learned that I better get to practicing, 'cause I a'int no guitar player. What a wonderful surprise to get in the mail today. Thanks again to all involved.
Charles Park
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD - It's Here!
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2000 16:47:17 -0700
I just finished listening to it. What a treat! You all deserve a round of applause. Thank you all.
John Sorell
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD ARRIVED!!!!!!
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2000 19:29:42 -0500
Well, as I type this CD 2 is on the last track. All I can say is...
I'm speechless.
Ed
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Ed Edelenbos and Cori Rivers
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD - It's Here!
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2000 18:59:23 -0600
I left my Martin J-18 at the shop this morning to have the frets shined up and have a pick-up installed. I was just walking out the door to go pick it up when my wife came in with the box. I listenened to about half the first CD going to and fro. I took another CD with me for my friends at Guitar Focus and they played several of the pieces from the CD #2 on their in-store stereo. All I can say is I am stunned at the level of talent. The very first track on the first CD, Alan Hovarth's "Straight and Narrow" was fantastic, and everything that followed just kept up with the high standards.
Gotta say this: Charles Parks sings "Always On My Mind" better than Willie does!
I am feeling a little under the weather tonight, so I am going to bed with a book and listen to the rest of these CDs.
Man, this thing is fantastic!
Regards,
Stan Milam.
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD - It's Here!
Date: 9 Jan 2000 01:12:31 GMT
I just finished listening to both CDs, and kudos for a job very well done. Top notch from start to finish.
(Unfortunately, I managed to break a fingernail on the way into the house after getting the mail. D'oh!)
Brian
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Subject: RMMGA CD It's NOT here!!
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2000 19:58:36 -0600
Everybody stop listening to that CD!! Mine hasn't got here yet, so I don't want to hear anything about it! Especially from you, STAN MILAM!! Ours shipped on the same day, but I live farther away from the main central Post Office. If you tell me anything about the CD, I will just scream! I want to have the thrill of hearing it for the first time, and making up my own mind about it.
In other words, I CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT!!!
Peace,
Jim "I hope this ranting makes the Postal Service work faster" McCrain
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Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2000 07:30:38 PST
Subject: [rmmga_cd] YEEEEEEE-HAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Guess what I just got in da mail!!?? THE CD IS HERE THE CD IS HERE!!!!! The opening cut is perfect for an opener! I gotta go check out the rest...... The sound, the package,,,,,, it is ALL AWESOME! Thanks to youse guys who did so much to make this happen for us!!!! Mike Fred...a happy little (well fat) camper!
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD It's NOT here!!
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2000 21:44:53 -0600
Jim, I cannot resist. Besides you have the all koa guitar which I have not got to play yet. But, the CDs are great! From the very first track on. I am just amazed at all the talent out there. I will be listening to this for days, and days.
Regards,
Stan "Sorry About That, Jim" Milam.
Jim McCrain wrote:
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Subject: RMMGA CD, Sweet....
Date: 09 Jan 2000 03:50:58 GMT
My compliments to the Chefs....
I have gone all the way thru the newest physical manifestation of our "virtual guitar community", and have nothing to say but "I am Impressed!" Beautiful package, (by the way, isn't that a Gurian?), profesional all the way, great liner notes, small incidentals of style and technique (remember why we come here?) along with attitudes and outlooks. And the music, (remember?) what great tunes...I am Impressed! My thanks, to all credited on the CD, you did a A+ job.I think I'll spend some time working up a number, maybe if there is room, I can be a part of the next one.
Paul
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Subject: RMMGA CD Is In The House!
Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2000 09:32:49 -0600
And all I can say is, WOW! You guys are great!
It's a privilege to be on the same recording with you all!
--Al Evans--
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Subject: You guys owe me BIG TIME !
Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2000 18:19:20 GMT
After listening to the new RMMGA CD all I can say is that everyone else listening to this compilation owes me a tremendous debt of gratitude for NOT contributing to it. If you are all nice, I promise to never submit anything.....
But....has anyone tried the new Cakewalk Guitar Studio 2? Let's you plug your guitar straight into your computer's sound card and record....multiple tracks (16), built-in effects, built-in drum machine, etc. Sounds like a ton of fun....
Congratulations to all involved with putting together the CD. You have done a very good thing. Now if only Dick Schneiders had not used the NASA space tape to bond multiple copies together. Apparently the same tape NASA uses to hold the tiles on the space shuttle......
Just kidding Dick....sell me another guitar.....
Jay (Listening and realizing exactly what a lousy guitarist I am) Adair
Founder & Charter Member of The Society for Mediocre Guitar Playing on
Expensive Instruments, Ltd.
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Subject: my RMMGA cd came too!
Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2000 18:40:06 GMT
Yesterday my RMMGA cd came too. I have not listened to each song all the way through yet, byt su far I am overwhelmed by the talent on that cd. There is such a diverse range of styles - this is a keeper! I have not decided on a favorite song yet, but I have to say that Tom Loredo's "Philia" is amazing. Wow.
Of course the CD artwork is just about perfect for a project of this type.
I thank **ALL** of the folks who recorded, and otherwise devoted their time to making this CD become a reality. Great work everyone.
Grace and Peace,
John Zyla
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD Is In The House!
Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2000 18:54:38 -0600
Al Evans wrote:
> And all I can say is, WOW! You guys are great!
> It's a privilege to be on the same recording with you all!
> --Al Evans--
Al, that is exactly how I feel.
Regards,
Stan Milam.
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Subject: Re: my RMMGA cd came too!
Date: 09 Jan 2000 20:16:47 EST
> I'm looking forward to hearing all of Philia. The mp3 clip was great.
Tom did a real nice job on that! Lots of cool Keaggy quotes and played VERY well! I am still just beside myslef about the whole CD.....The musiciaship, packaging...... What more could a guy axe for!!??!! Youse guys n gals did a great job! i have been loistening to it since I got it!
Driving the wife NUTS too and that just makes it even better for me!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Mike
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD Kudos
Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2000 23:09:42 -0800
Nice way to delunk. As a recent delunker myself let me the first to welcome you ;0)
... and yes add me to the list of those who appreciate the efforts that have gone into this enormous undertaking. Congradulations and kudos to all those involved!
Steve x|:{)>
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD Question
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 09:02:06 -0700
> How can I get one?
> Gerardo
Sign up 4 months ago....8-)
Not meant as sarcasm, but since the reviews have been coming in, folks need to know that all 500 of the CD sets were pre-sold, and while there have been a few no-shows when "payment" time came around, there is apparently a sufficiently long waiting list to make it impossible for anyone else to get the original, in the original packaging.
Anyone with a CD burner and the right equipment can duplicate the music off of the CD, and I would encourage you to do so....uhhhm, except there are royalties being paid on copyrighted materials, so I didn't really say that in public. Really, I didn't.
Larry Pattis
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"Surround yourself with friends that are seeking the truth, and run like hell from anyone claiming to have found it."
Lpattis "at" xmission "dot" com
Liberal Palette Records
http://liberalpalette.com
Subject: Re: RMMGA CD Question
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 16:11:58 GMT
Hello Larry,
Does this mean that anyone who participated in the CD could be on a bootleg recording? Oh, this is just too cool. First CD is a sell out and may be bootlegged. I'm gonna quit while I'm ahead.
Best wishes
Charles (OK so it's stretching the truth a little) Park
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Subject: Re: my RMMGA cd came too!
Date: 10 Jan 2000 20:35:44 GMT
Mine (3) came this weekend and I'm very favorably impresses!!!!!!
For what it is worth, anyone with a cut on these CD's that isn't playing out, well what's holding you back? Everything here is way better than any open stage I've been to. Go for it gang. Also for your information, one of the sets I got is for Tom Plant at Acoustic Coffee in Nederland. You will probably be getting some play time at the coffee house.
Most of all, thanks to everyone for doing this project, not only the players but all the folks that made the CD possible. Here's hoping for CD-II.
Laters,
Alan D.
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Subject: Re: my RMMGA cd came too!
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 21:52:05 GMT
Alan Dunwell wrote ...
>
> Mine (3) came this weekend and I'm very favorably impresses!!!!!!
I just got my copies today, and I'm listening to the 2nd CD while I type this. I knew from the mp3 outtakes Bob posted that this was gonna be good, but this is much better than that little foretaste hinted at. WOW!!! This is a good thing, gang!
Great jobs done all around, especially thanks to you who were part of designing, producing, assembling and distributing this.
BTW, Charles - I was laying back dreamily listening to the tunes when the first vocal line from "Always On My Mind" jolted me upright! For a minute I honestly thought that was Willie himself. Cool!!!
This is way more than I'd expected. Thanks, everyone!
Cheers,
Chuck Boyer
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD Question
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 15:51:06 -0700
Dear RMMGA CD owners,
It would be nice, if there is enough demand, for those involved to run another official and sanctioned batch of these CDs. If this happens, put my name on the list. If not, and in the mean time, I'm sure there are those of us who "wouldn't" just love to buy one if someone "wouldn't" be willing to burn a few copies.
Best regards,
Brent (I didn't say that, e-mail me anyway) Carlson
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD Is In The House!
Date: 11 Jan 2000 02:39:14 GMT
Got my CD set in the mail today. My younger daughter met me at the door with it in her hand and said, "This came from one of your guitar group buddies!"
What I want to know is...Did Dick wrap all the CDs so they would make it thru a saturation bombing and napalm...or was it just mine? I had to go out to the tool shed for tools to get the thing out. The effort was well worth the reward.
Damn!! Hot damn!! I'm gonna have to lay off the computer and practice a hell of lot more to walk into a room with yall. Maybe I should just concentrate on mandolin; then it could be the rmmga and their mandolin-playing sidekick from Texas.
Tom (I need a cd player for my office) from Texas
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD Is In The House!
Date: 11 Jan 2000 03:22:19 GMT
>Got my CD set in the mail today. My younger daughter met me at the door with
>it in her hand and said, "This came from one of your guitar group buddies!"
>What I want to know is...Did Dick wrap all the CDs so they would make it thru a
>saturation bombing and napalm...or was it just mine? I had to go out to the
>tool shed for tools to get the thing out. The effort was well worth the
>reward.
Heh heh, my wife spent 5 minutes trying to open the box before I took it away from her and used my sharpest night.
>
I have disk 1 in the player right now. I am most impressed, not only with the quality of the efforts by the performers but by the quality of the production and recording as well.
Mark E. Horning "You can not enslave a free man. The most
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Subject: Jeff Sherman, I'll never trust you again...
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 19:58:42 -0800
Jeff Sherman charlatan has insisted for years (or at least the last 12 months or so that I've been reading this NG) that he is, at best, a mediocre player, possibly even a "bad" player. Well, documentation has surfaced in the guise of "RMMGA, A Virtual Guitar Community...1999
Release" to prove Mr. Sherman WRONG WRONG WRONG. He is magnificent! And so are the rest of you! I simply can't believe the absolute depth, breadth, scope, density, texture, etc. of talent that I (yes! I'm selfish!) am in the company of. Seriously, I'm a
Sincerely,
Vickers Davis
P.S. Good grief, now Steve McCluskey's version of "Stop Breaking Down
comes on...damn, that is good! I'M NOT WORTHY!!! I'M NOT WORTHY!!!
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Subject: Man, that RMMGA CD is fine, but it's not in cddb
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 04:11:44 GMT
That good ol' CD arrived in NorCal today via Pony Express or whatever the USSnail service uses for SillyCon valley. Great music. I'm jealous. I wish I could get one finger to play as well as any of the fingers on these CDs. I notice this isn't in the cddb database. Anyone up for adding it?
<http://www.cddb.com>
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--bechtel
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Subject: RMMGA CD: Add my "Wow!!!!" 's
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 04:49:57 GMT
What else can I say?
From the cover (art AND liner notes) to the songs, lyrics, recording technique, distribution...you folks have done an amazing job.
My thanks for letting me hang here with you all.
Joe
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD: Add my "Wow!!!!" 's
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 05:49:51 GMT
JoeMc wrote
>My thanks for letting me hang here with you all.
rmmga members,
I can't believe you even let me lurk through the postings here at rmmga!! My goodness! I got the cd today and have listen to it all, tonight, and I can't believe what I heard. My on-coming GAS attack is gone, because I really suck playing the guitars I own. I've seen the word 'stunned' used to describe the cd. That describes my feelings of the recordings. You folks did an outstanding job!!!!!! Wow!!!!
Thanks to all involved with the cd
Dave Clutter, the Unworthy
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Subject: I think I hate you guys!
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 23:36:51 -0600
The CD is GREAT!!! I Hate all of you! You are so good!! Even Stan Milam sounds good on this CD! I will seriously have to rethink submitting something for CD II until I have practiced "just a bit" more!
So, for all of you extremely talented people on the RMMGA CDand to those who put it all together, GREAT JOB! And remember, I hate you, I hate you, I hate you! Jim "Anyone have some extra talent to lend me?"
McCrain
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD - It's Here!
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 13:10:47 -0500
When Sarah and I got home from work, there it was. I made dinner and Sarah put the CD on in the living room, adjoining our dining room, so we could listen while we ate. Well, it wasn't long before we were eating dinner in the living room to be closer to the music. We listened straight through both CDs. We laughed (now I know why I don't want to be a cowboy), tears came, wonderment, excitement, more emotions than one can imagine. At one time, I imagined that the whole thing was done by some one single, great guitarist and singer who could change styles at will. But, then, I have seen El and Larry and Charles and Donna all together in a living room in darkest, foggiest, Rhode Island, so I knew it was really them on the CD.
Often, the pieces with the least fancy recording methods were as effective as anything else. They sounded like period recordings or Alan Lomax collections and I could realy believe we were in Mississippi or Memphis - the *music* and *heart* came through loud and clear. Wonderful art!
But I have one question. How did a painting of Sarah's Gurian get on the cover? ;-)
With admiration,
Reid
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Reid Kaplan
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Subject: RMMGACD 1...wow...
Date: 11 Jan 2000 14:00:07 EST
Well, I'm sitting here right now listening to the CD. Larry, I'm going to go home and chop my Guild up for firewood. (Ok, ok, not really...I'm just awed...)
That is, assuming I can find my way home after being blown totally out of the water by all the magnificent music on this--especially the cut directly preceding mine...*sigh*...Bob Dorgan, you were right, as usual...and then there's the cut FOLLOWING mine...*sigh* again...It is indeed an incredible honor to appear on this CD along with so many flat out incredible performances. I am humbled before you all.
My hat is blown totally off my head to so many people--especially Bob Alman, Larry (you make me feel like a rank amateur) Pattis, Dick Schneiders (darn it, Dick, my wife unwrapped the package, so I didn't get a chance to experience the tape job of destiny), Tim, Dan, John, all you folks on the CD, all the folks I've missed mentioning...what an incredible experience this has been!
Now, to get to work on my submission for CD2...gotta get a better vocal sound...Santa, I want an 8-track digital recorder for my birthday, since ya missed me on Christmas...
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"Remember when the music came from wooden boxes
Strung with silver wire" --Harry Chapin
the above e-mail address remains totally fictional.
Bill (the poster formerly known as bc) Chandler
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Subject: Re: I think I hate you guys!
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 20:25:07 -0600
Jim McCrain wrote:
> The CD is GREAT!!! I Hate all of you! You are so good!! Even Stan
> Milam sounds good on this CD! I will seriously have to rethink
> submitting something for CD II until I have practiced "just a bit" more!
Even me? Yes, dear friend you will have to practice VERY hard. Honestly,why don't you do "Boy From The Country"? I can tell you this - I practiced my piece every day, several times a day all summer long and when I listen to it on the CD I cringe. When I compare what I did against all the great talent out there and I realize I am just barely keeping up.
> So, for all of you extremely talented people on the RMMGA CDand to those
> who put it all together, GREAT JOB!
Bob Alman, Larry Pattis, John Sorrel, Tim Wampler, Dick Schnieders, and all the others really deserve all the praise we can give them
> And remember, I hate you, I hate you, I hate you!
Same to you, Bucko :-) !
> Jim "Anyone have some extra talent to lend me?" McCrain
I would, but like I said, I am just barely keeping up myself!
Regards,
Stan Milam.
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Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 17:57:09 -0800
Subject: Re: [rmmga_cd] Digest Number 150
I just received my CD yesterday and both me and my wife were quite impressed. I made the mistake of listening to it while I was splitting wood for kindling for our woodstove. Luckily I stopped my self before I took the hatchet to my "axes". Great stuff! I hope to contribute to the next one, but boy have you folks set the bar pretty high.
Karl
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Subject: CD thoughts and THANKS - (longish)
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 03:54:29 GMT
I have been listening to the RMMGA CD for more than 2 days now, and wanted to post my enthusiasm and thoughts for it. I thought I'd take the liberty here to ramble on about it a bit...
This CD is indeed an very nice collection of works, and many thanks to all who contributed.
Any CD that has me going back to play it over and over is always worth the entrance fee; this one has me going back to it a lot.
I think that similar to our golden age of luthery, we seem to be also entering a remarkable era of
home recording capabilities. What's interesting to me is that there are many different sounds that people got from their guitars and recordings; from the combination of guitar/strings/recording devices they used, and I like many of the different sounds. This CD shows to me there is not just one good sound.
Also amazing, and someone else mentioned this, is that the tunes that were recorded using lower end electronic equipment sound good on here - reminding one of some Smithsonian retrospectives, like historical classics. First and foremost are the music and performances; they come through on this CD no matter how a cut was recorded. Please forgive me I'm going to mention some names here:
Shirley Worrall's cut I think is beautiful; and somehow on the recording there is a shimmery atmosphere about it that I think goes right with it. I really think Howard Emerson's cuts are great, I've pulled out my guitar to try to learn one already (yeah, good luck!); Larry's is a great composition, a hook is played early in the song, then I spent the rest of the piece waiting to hear it again, which only made me listen all the more closely. Steven Dillon got an amazing sound on his cut, his guitar just jumps off the CD at you! I enjoy having the very nice recordings of fellow NorCal rmmga'ers Dan'l Nestlerode's and Jan Friedman's songs on this too. I like Chuck Boyer's and Tom Loredo's work. Charles' "Always on my mind" is great, really. I like every song that has a vocal on it. And every song without a vocal!
Ah, I haven't even mentioned McMeen, Mort, Neaga, Wampler, yet; I should go on to name all 36 contributors...
This is a very nice collection!
But I too want to say THANKS (oops, I'm shouting) TO ALL WHO MADE THIS HAPPEN! Geeze, Bob, did you really know what you were getting into when you took this on, or that it would come out this well? Larry, thanks for the professional finish to the CD, and Dick, heck you could've put twice as much tape on them and I wouldn't have cared. You guys and others (y'all know who you are) put in a great deal of your time on this and I thank you all very much.
Yours in the wood,
Joel Wummer
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Subject: Nice surprise in the mail
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 10:58:15 GMT
Hey all: I had forgotten all about the RMMGA CD until it arrived in my mailbox yesterday. I'm sure there's been a ton of wonderful comments concerning it so I'll just limit mine to a congratulations to all who contributed and a thanks to all who worked to make it possible. It's nice to associate actual music with personalities that emerge through this NG. Can't wait to listen to the second cd on my way in to work today.
Red in Berea
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Subject: Re: Nice surprise in the mail
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 13:32:59 GMT
> Hey all: I had forgotten all about the RMMGA CD until it arrived in my mailbox yesterday. I'm sure . > there's been a ton of wonderful comments concerning it so I'll just limit mine to a congratulations to > all who contributed and a thanks to all who worked to make it possible. It's nice to associate actual > music with personalities that emerge through this NG. Can't wait to listen to the second cd on my > way in to work today.
> Red in Berea
Red
I, for one, am very glad to see that the CD has had the effect of getting you back here if only briefly.
I received my copy of the CDs yesterday and am just amazed at the entire thing. The compositions are great, the performances are at an extraordianry quality level, the production and recordings are wonderful. I knew that there were some great players in this group but I had no idea how many or what level. Others have said it, but I am also stunned.
Harold
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Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 13:12:23 +0000
Subject: WOW! You guys are GOOD!
Thanks to all of you you submitted tunes to the marvelous RMMGA CD!
I'll be enjoying this disc for a very long time!
Becka :)
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Subject: RMMGA CD
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 21:44:10 GMT
Just got my set(s) today. I pity the last person to get their CDs. You're going to have to listen to the equivalent of 499 sets worth of rave reviews. Boys and girls, my flabber is completely gasted. What a great compilation. I'm not going to go over territory already covered by others, but I'm so impressed and delighted. Bob, John, Dick, Dan'l, Larry, and everyone who contributed, thank you thank you!
I fully expected to be depressed by this virtuosity. Oddly enough, it has inspired me like you wouldn't believe. My take is that although there are many gifted people here, there are a lot of average joes like me who just keep working till they reach that level of competence displayed on the CDs. So..the end result is my inspiration to emulate my *real* guitar heroes and heroines..all of you. I'm honored to be amongst you all.
Mike ..no silly tagline...serious commentary
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PS...Dick..you will be pleased to note that I gave a set to a friend at NASA, Langley. Thanks to your inspired packaging, I'm told the next Mars mission is a guaranteed success. 0% breakage.
OK..that's the silly part!
Subject: Re: HEADACHE FROM PLAYING ACOUSTIC
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 02:45:24 GMT
Matt Murphy wrote
>It could be a result of frustration;
Like the frustration I feel about my guitar playing since I heard the RMMGA CD1? Listening to the cd a lot. Good stuff! Dave (I did wake up with a headache this morning) Clutter
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Subject: RMMGA CD ringers.....
Date: 13 Jan 2000 06:33:16 GMT
OK, I think I have this figured out. All the songs on the CD were really
performed by famous guitar pickers, and then made-up names were added. Did you know that Howard Emerson spelled backwards and then said really fast after several shots of tequila sounds a lot like "Chet Atkins"? Now that we're all hooked on the tunes, will the $59.95 "Book of Tabs" be offered in the near future? Well, sign me up for a copy.Seriously, folks, thanks for a wonderful little collection.
Opie
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Subject: RMMGA CD label mistake??
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 10:52:36 -0800
I just got my cd's yesterday and have listened once through. Whoa...I'm humbled to just be lurking with you people. I am so glad I got this. Good listening and inspiration. It was really cool that Willie Nelson did a cut. But.... his got listed w/Charles' name. How did a mistake like that slip through? Will probably just make it that much more valuable in the future.
Regards! Bill Crider
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Subject: My New Favorite CD....
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 17:02:12 -0500
I am overwhelmed.... The rmmga CD is really, really great. I have conflicting feelings over not being on it. On one hand, Charles Park and I did an "If you do it, I will, too..." sort of thing. He did it.... I didn't. I wish I was there now. On the other hand, I am not worthy!! What great music!! It's interesting to me that the recording quality goes from pristine to bootleg and back again. Truth be told, I sort of enjoy the low-fi efforts as much or even more than the really clear stuff. It seems to have a... I don't know, a home-grown, subversive quality. I have a pair of high-end speakers (with mid-fi electronics) that have the amazing ability to allow the music to float between the speakers. Thereis also a front to back depth to the sound. Several of the cuts on the CD come close to having that "right in the room" illusion! I sit closer to the speakers than you would think is "correct", and the effect is really amazing. I want to thank anyone- performers, packagers, mailers, spiritual guides- and everyone who had anything whatsoever to do with this effort. It is a wonderful, remarkable thing.
Norman Draper
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD Set
Date: 13 Jan 2000 22:47:22 GMT
My CD set arrived today. I've only had time to scan through it but to say it's wonderful would be a gross understatement. It also confirmed my love of the Martin HD-28 and it's obvious I need to start playing around with open tunings.
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Subject: The CD rules!!
Date: 14 Jan 2000 02:26:49 GMT
Hey all:
Just a word of thanks and appreciation for the monumental effort to expose this list to some great music. Some original and some existing, but all show the mark of love and caring for the music (that's meant to be a warm-fuzzy.) Winfield's (KS) festival this year had the slogan, "Coming Home to pass on the Music." I think this CD does the same for this RMMGA "home." We passed it on to each other and made a statement about music at the dawn of the 21st century. Great job. I guess I should do something next time to not feel left out. And, Dick Schneiders, thanks for the door-to-door delivery! John (I hope someone else says this better than I can) Davis
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Subject: RMMA CD arrived today
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 03:55:41 GMT
Howdy Folks,
I suppose by now that everyone has gotten their copy (except perhaps those folks overseas and the Chalres Park Lottery Winners), but I just wanted to express my feeling on the matter. My CDs arrived today and I'm inspired to wax appreciatively. WOW! Did we do that!? I got home from work and I just looked at it for a minute, holding it and turning it over and over. Wonderful artwork, great liner notes, incredible music. In fact, when I got home, I was so excited that I started putting on CD 1 right away, but my wife, Kristen, said, "Could you play CD 2? I've already heard CD 1." My reply was, "What?! Why didn't you wait for me to get home?" "Well, I was just so impressed and excited. You've been talking about this for weeks, and when it arrived..well..." Who could argue with that? So I still have to listen to CD1, but I already know that if it's good enough to impress my famously-picky-about-acoustic-music wife, then it'll be a pleasure to hear.
Big slaps on the back to all who participated in any way. We've created a masterpiece of sonic beauty and a paean to cooperation and trust.
Daniel
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Subject: Re: The CD rules!!
Date: 14 Jan 2000 04:42:58 GMT
Just want add my thanks to the chorus -- a fine job, everybody! I'm enjoying the whole CD immensely, some really great music on there. (Just wish I'd bought a second set to auction off on Ebay.) Subject: Re: RMMGA CD shipped update - Day 7 and last!!!!
Date: 14 Jan 2000 05:27:49 GMT
I'm actually dissappointed with the CD sets......dissappointed that it is only 2 CD's long!! Good job all who contributed, especially those who did the grunt work listed in the liner notes. We need to add the link to the web page with the extended liner notes to the FAQ and post it with some regularity I think.
I didn't see in the liner notes that anyone used a Framus....thank goodness.
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A man can fail many times but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame someone else. -Waite Phillips
Subject: Re: RMMA CD arrived today
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 23:55:45 -0600
My copies arrived today and I'd like to add my compliments to everyone involved in the CDs. My favorite song was . . . no wait . . . it was . . .all of them.
I now realize I need to sell or give away both guitars and take up playing the radio and CD player. I am humbled by the amount of talent represented in this project. I'm looking forward to the next CD.
--
Nathan Riggs
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"Dan'l " wrote in message
> Howdy Folks,
> I suppose by now that everyone has gotten their copy (except perhaps
> those folks overseas and the Chalres Park Lottery Winners), but I just
> wanted to express my feeling on the matter. My CDs arrived today and I'm
Subject: Re: RMMA CD arrived today
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 16:51:44 GMT
Mine arrived yesterday, and it was sure a welcome surprise especially since I am home with the FLU, and a bad one at that. It really soothed my head and my aching body to listen to all these tracks by my contemporaries. What a terrific idea this was. You know, i have visited many newsgroups but this one is the friendliest and the most human of all.
A breath of fresh air. That's what playing an acoustic guitar will do for you.
Sincerely,
Captain Frank
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Subject: Re: WOW! You guys are GOOD!
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 23:24:03 GMT
Jas O'Growney wrote:
>
> > Thanks to all of you you submitted tunes to the marvelous RMMGA CD!
> > I'll be enjoying this disc for a very long time!
> > Becka :)
> >
> >
>
> I'm still waiting for mine to show up! Maybe it'll be waiting for me in
> the mailbox today (hopehopehopehope) :)
> --
> Jas
> http://www.shocking.com/~jas
>
> Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> Before you buy.
I'm sure it will be. I just got mine, and it's playing right now. Damn! This thing is good. I don't know how this many different people, different styles, and different..., er, well everything, could make a cohesive piece of work (art) like this, but it's cohesive. I think I'll be listening this for weeks to come.
Bob Dorgan
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Subject: RMMGA CD...I have extras/my review/misc ramblings
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 18:33:37 -0800
I bought four sets of RMMGA CD1999, but I only need one, really, so I guess I'll sell the other three rather than give them as gifts to friends, as I had originally intended. $5 + you pay shipping. They go to anyone who can come up with a believeable excuse for not getting their order in on time when they had a half a year to do it. (Ha ha...just joshin'.) I think it's great that people are willing to burn copies...but there is nothing like the original artwork & liner notes! Seriously, they go to whoever contacts me What a great CD! Everything about it is great. I love it. Congratulations to everyone who contributed and worked on its creation. I busted up when I heard the first lines of Bob Clayton's song, and when I heard the first line of Charles Park's singing, I thought "How the HELL did Charles Park get HIM on that song?" Amazing. I'm glad that now everyone can understand why I call Daniel Nestlerode "The Man With The Golden Voice." And the quality of Joel's recording is so dang good...it's like hearing him live at an RMMGA gathering. Fantastic!
My favorite things about the packaging are 1) the artwork -- very appropriate, and 2) "RMMGA" is never spelled out (i.e., rec.music...etc.) It's like saying, "if you have to ask, you wouldn't understand." I'm newly inspired to get my s**t together so I can be on CD2K. I'm very glad I already purchased an MD recorder...now if only I could *sing*. I'm gonna work on it. There are so many people who, like me, held back from participating on the first CD set...I hope everyone gets in on the next one.
Dan "Yodelayheehoo" Beck
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Subject: RI Singer/Guitarist Eases LA Freeway Jam
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2000 01:23:47 GMT
I received my copies of the RMMGA CD yesterday just before leaving the house to run some errands. From all of the compliments that I had read, plus having heard some of the tracks on CDs I already have, I didn't expect anything too surprising -- great guitar playing with some singing thrown in. I put CD #1 in the car player when I left the house, and I heard the first few tracks somewhat piecemeal as I drove here and there before returning home. Everything I heard on that trip was good enough to listen to repeatedly. Later I left the house again for a slightly longer outing that required me to travel a particularly nasty part of the San Diego Freeway. It's a place where a major surface street dumps all of its traffic onto the right-hand lanes of the freeway, just as a big chunk of freeway traffic is heading to the right-hand lanes either to make the next [my] exit or veer over to yet another freeway that originates at that point. I grind my teeth a bit every time I take this exit, especially during rush hour, as was the case yesterday evening. Last night something truly wonderful (as in "full of wonder") happened. Just before I encountered the usual slowing on the freeway, Charles Park's "You Were Always On My Mind" started playing. The next thing I knew, I had made my exit and was sitting, spellbound, at the traffic light preparing to turn onto the street leading to my destination. I was unaware of precisely what maneuvers I had completed to arrive at that point. A normally stressful situatation had passed without my being aware of it. Since then I have listened to other tracks with my ears and my brain and have found each one to be commendable, each in its own way. Charles' track spoke directly to my soul.
Yours truly,
Dave Morefield
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Subject: Re: The CD rules!!
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2000 02:56:49 +0000
George4908 wrote:
>
> Just want add my thanks to the chorus -- a fine job, everybody!
Me too, I listened to quite a lot of it today for the very first time... it's everything we all wanted it to be - and more... and hopefully the start of an on-going RMMGA project... It had quite an effect on me... I must confess I had a tear in my eye... ...so call me a silly old git!
Gan canny,
Chris Rockcliffe
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Subject: Added Value of RMMGA CD
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2000 17:47:33 GMT
Hooray, the posties have finished with my set of the RMMGA CD and delivered on Thursday. Friday I played them at work. My boss came into my office looking to pick a fight. He heard the CD playing, asked about the artist. I explained about the project. He stayed through 3 cuts and forgot whatever it was he wanted to argue about. That's the power of this group. I want to really congratulate and thank the people involved in this effort (not just for the above). This is great music. Having done volunteer projects before, I appreciate the many hours and the anxieties about not disappointing the people your volunteering for. No disappointments here. You people did great! The musicians on the CD, what great players! I bow in your directions. Thank you all. I can't wait for the next collaboration. Maybe by CD III or IV I'll be ready.
Doug Isherwood
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Subject: Re: No CD Yet :-(
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2000 20:03:28 +0000
On Sat, 15 Jan 2000 12:11:48 +0000, Dick Schneiders wrote
> What does the full-fledged OED cost over there in merry old England? That
> might be just the excuse I need to fly over there.
I think it's more the excess baggage charges you'd need to check out. It's a heavy old language :-) Actually, the reason Shirl is wingeing is 'cos she know's I've got mine. I'm really enjoying it. Lovely job, congratulations all round. I was very touched by it. There's some kind of Zen balance going on between flame wars/bitching & wonderful cooperative creativity.
--
www.adrianlegg.com
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Subject: Re: The CD rules!!
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2000 14:53:00 -0600
Great Job! What do you folks do....practice or something? :-) As a volunteer project, it was first rate. I know you all got a great price on the dubs because I bid on the job myself and was not willing to top Larry's 'inside connection' pricing at that time. Although I prefer the interplay of voice and acoustic guitar to instrumentals, I though it was very nice of some contributors to defer to the spirit of RMMGA by submitting instrumental pieces even though it might not be their forte. Finally, I think the CD is great as a reference for the study of the many types of recorded acoustic guitar 'sounds' that can be achieved. Keep 'em coming.
Len A
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Subject: Re: The CD rules!!
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2000 16:18:40 -0800
Yeah! What they said!!
Thanks to everyone who had a part in getting this thing to me! (how
self centered that is, but y'all know what I mean. That covers all the
bases I need to cover.) But especially John, Larry, Dick--great job
guys!
shannon
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Subject: RMMGA CD. A review by Mort (rather long)
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2000 03:34:09 GMT
Well I got the CD's on Friday morning and I've listened to everything at least three times now. I think my overwhelming impression is awe. Not so much at the music, though the standards are astoundingly high in the main, but really at the fact that it was done at all. And so well done by a grup of people who mostly have never met each other. This comes down mostly to the determination of Bob Alman and the commitment and hard work of Larry Pattis, John Sorrell, Dick Schneiders. Tim Wampler, Dan'l Nestlerode and a fair few others also gave of themselves and their time to make this happen. It makes me extremely proud to be associated with this project, with I think is an outstanding achievment. I have seen quite a few posts commenting on one or two tracks, but no-one seems to have discussed the whole thing track by track. So I though I might as well have a go at it myself. This is a nearly complete review (there isn't much point in my reviewing my own contributions).
CD1
1Alan Horvath Straight and Narrow. Lovely professional recording. An excellent opening track. Alan reminds me of Jim Croce for some reason.
2Al Evans Benediction. Nice understated playing and a superb baritone voice. Complements the first track beautifully.
3Steven Dillon Underdog. A strong fingerpicked instrumental. Steve has a powerful attack on the strings. Lovely chordal harmony and a lovely hook.
4Randal Smith Autumn Wind. This is beautiful. A lovely tune and superb playing. I love the harmonics.
5Greg Neaga Fritz The Cat. Greg is a superb guitarist. I have heard him play this piece in person. It has a lovely jazzy feel to it. A very distinctive style. I am a fan of Greg’s I think.
6John Williams Nothing Lost. Well us bluesers have to stick together, so I had to get the Lowden out and play a duet with this one :)
7Charles Park Always On My Mind. Charles voice has that magical quality that makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck.. If I had to pick a favourite, this is it.
8Tim Wampler Clear Mountain Aire. Tim has produced a lovely recording here. Slow and soulful. The ringing harmonics are spellbinding.
9Mort (Mike Salmon) I'm So Glad. Well I can’t say much about this really can I? This used to be part of my repertoire about 20 years ago.
I recorded this in late 1988 after not having played it for about 5 years. I was trying to record the electric rhythm guitar track for a jazz/blues piece and I just couldn’t get it to work. To relieve the frustration, I just picked up the acoustic, tuned it to open E minor and played this. It was the only take and was mostly improvised, but I thought the edge imparted by my bad mood helped somewhat. It is really quite easy to play, if anyone is interested let me know.
10Bob Clayton A Cowboy's Life. OK, I have to be honest. When I first heard this, I hated it. By the third listen I was singing along and strumming away with the band. I love it Bob!
11Donna/Charles Blowing In The Wind. Donna and Charles’ voices complement each other so well. We have a star duet here. Much kudos to Bob Alman for sorting out the mix as well.
12El McMeen Time Will End. What can I say? Some years ago I had a rather nasty accident which nearly severed my right hand. I was told I would never play guitar again. Three months later, casts still in place, I learned my first new tune since the accident, which finally convinced my I was going to be able to play again, even if I couldn’t feel the strings. It was El’s "Danny Boy". Thank you El.
13Neal McDuffie Dixie Blues. Another very authentic blues. I can tell you Neil, I do a cool accompaniment to this! :-)
14Mikey Fred Wasatch. Mike Fred has produced an absolutely beautiful piece here. I love the slightly metalic piezo sound he has used, it complements a great tune.
15Jeff Sherman Blackberry Blossom. Frankly, if Jeff wasn’t such a lovely man, I might just have to remove a few of his teeth. This is brilliant bluegrass. His lead playing is crisp and confident, you can just see the smug "Ain’t I cool" grin on his face.
16Art Edelstein George Brabzon #2 A very beautiful piece of Baroque guitar/bazouki/mandolin. This is a really elegant arrangement, uncluttered and beautifully precise. An object lesson in how to use instruments together to complement each other rather than clash.
17Robin Thomas Baroque. This is one of my favourites. I think Robin has produced a lovely fingerpicked piece here. I wish I had written it. I will certainly be playing it pretty soon :)
18Ed Edelenbos Rennaisance Man. Lovely strumming Ed. That decending D/Dmaj7/D7/D6 line is great, but it makes me sing "Midnight at the Oasis" :)
19Dick & Twila Schneiders My Funny Valentine. Twila has a beautiful voice and sings this classic superbly. Dick’s delicately understated guitar provides a really intruiging counterpoint.
20Howard Emerson Dust Mop. A touch of Broonzy, Blake Blackwell and Davis all rolled into one. Stunning technique and the tune really gets you going. I am now a Howard Emerson fan.
21David Lamkins Stairwell Suite. An intriguing improvisation. I would love to hear David play with a violinist or another guitarist to bounce these ideas off.
CD2
1Dan'l Nestlerode A Winter's Night. This is a lovely song. Beautifully written, played and sung. I would have changed the title though. Maybe either "Whispers through the trees" or "Leave the light on for me".
2Steve McCluskey A Summer Night. Did you do this with the titles on purpose Bob? Excellent rhythm playing from Steve and a gorgeous gravely voice. A Cool Dude indeed.
3Larry Pattis The Paths of Swannanoa. Beautiful! But then what did you expect?
4Bill Chandler Renegade. A very nice song and very well played. Unfortunately, Bill’s voice gets a little lost in the mix, which is a shame, because he sings very well.
5Tom Maynard Night Games. Tom gets a really good groove going here. The timing is absolutely superb. I am impressed.
6Harold Hedberg Springtime in Paris, Texas. Well I expected the famous "Midgaard Serpent" to give us a rendition of the "Ride of the Valkyries" at least. And what do we get? A soft and beautiful song and a coffee smooth voice to tug at the emotions. Excellent Harold :)
7Jan Friedman Come Again. Yes Jan, I certainly will! A great recording, which is not surprising from the Nor Cal recording Goddess, but the guitar work is really strong and effective as well. A great song.
8Stan Milam Dreams of Eden. Stan’s fingerpicked instrumental is very nicely played. He achieves an antique tone I really like, reminiscent of early Gary Davis recordings. Complete with hiss :)
9Chuck Boyer Spindrift. Chuck's Spindrift is enormously impressive and lovely music to boot. I won’t be playing this one myself though. Chance would be a fine thing.
10Bob Dorgan The Chosen Male. I really like the groove to this, gets you moving around a bit. Excellent sparse and relaxed accompaniment playing. I’d have preferred Bob’s singing a little higher in the mix though because he has a damn good voice.
11Joel Wummer Fair Oaks. About three bars in, I thought: "where is he going with this?" Then he went! It develops from a very simple beginning, through some extraordinary counterpoints and harmonisation to one of the loveliest pieces of music I’ve heard for a while.
12Shirley Worrall Only One. I’ve seen people comment that this is very impressive because Shirley is a relatively new player. I disagree. This is impressive because it is a beautiful haunting tune. She plays it with absolute confidence and the ringing tone she achieves is ideal for it.
13Jas O'Growney Conscience of the King. Jas has produced a very intriguing piece here. A sort of acoustic "King Crimson". The guitar work really hits you. I was playing air guitar to this one :)
14Donna Madden Oh, To Be Back With You. Donna really has a beautiful voice, but her guitar playing is just as good. Just sit with your eyes closed in the dark. She is hypnotic!
15Tom Loredo Philia. I have always known Tom as the nice chap who posts the FAQ and a few friendly pieces of advice. Well I am stunned! Phil Keaggy meets Villa Lobos. I really loved this piece as music, but technically it is quite awe-inspiring. One of the best things I have heard from a guitarist for a while. I think Tom has to win the "Making Mort Jealous" award.
16Charles Park Anywhere. So he’s not just a pretty voice then :)
17 Mort (Mike Salmon) Maybelle. OK so it was a bit presumptuous covering The Master. But if Dick can do an Adrian Legg piece, I can do Chet Atkins :)
18Ed Edelenbos Selector. More cool strumming from Ed. He has a powerful rhythm approach. This intriguing instrumental cuts through CD2, providing a powerful contrast to the predominance of delicate picking.
19Dick Schneiders Kinvarra's Child. A soft and delicate rendition of the Adrian Legg piece. Dick has made this his own, by playing it very differently to Adrian.
20Howard Emerson Crossing Crystal Lake. Catches you immediately. Where can I get his CD then?
21Steve McCluskey Stop Breaking Down. I spent many years playing this kind of guitar and I still love it. Steve is very good at it indeed.
22Chuck Boyer North Country Moor. Chuck’s playing impresses me greatly. This is another one to listen to with your eyes closed, as you drift and dream.
23Joel Wummer Grow Old With Me. So he can sing too! A perfect ending to the collection. Well thats about it for this one then. I'm busy working on a duet with my daughter Emily for the next CD.
Have fun,
Mort
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Subject: CD's Came Today . . .
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2000 07:14:29 GMT
. . . and I only got to make one full pass through both discs. Its hard to know where to start, but count me in on every good thing that's been said so far, in spades. What a collection of playing, styles, genres, songwriting, singing, material, players, lyrics, harmonies, sounds, tones, tunings, instruments, models, woods, chords, melodies, riffs, rhythms, strums, picking patterns, accents, phrases, etc. It is a wonderful thing to have. Thanks to everybody who volunteered and worked hard to carry this project through. I feel privileged to have a track in there with the others because they're all absolutely great, imo. I noticed that each track has particular characteristics that make it really outstanding within the set. Even at the first listen I heard things on every track that I know could help me with my playing. You hear something you like and then try to listen for what the player's doing that made you like it. Sometimes you can sort of 'get' a picture of it just while you're listening. For me its like "oh, that's what's so cool about that" or "I hear what he's/she's doing there a little bit." Their like clues or something. Even without a guitar in hand, just becoming aware of those things consciously, to whatever degree you can, can help you, imo. You fingerstyle guys blow me away with those open tunings and all the melodic movement and rhythm complexities overlapping all over the place. That boggles me. So does all the songwriting. I can't do that either. And the mixes and recording qualities! Gadzooks! Some of the guitars jump out of the speakers right into the room; low strings that sound like a grand piano sitting right there . . . but better . . . . like a guitar that's 5' across the lower bout. Yeah, that's it, like a giant guitar . . . . wow.
Time for my medicine.
Jeff
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD - plus, a Bonus!
Date: 16 Jan 2000 16:32:27 GMT
>> I spent a long time trying to tailor (not Taylor) the newspaper pages that
>I
>> wrapped the cds in to the individuals that were getting them.
>>
Good work, Dick! It is amazing to me how much love and attention some of you have put in to this. Of course, I had to run down stairs, fearing the worst - that the papers had already gone to the recyclers - but there they were - the FRONT page! :-) It must mean something! Odd, though, that the article was about Boeing, Witchita...I will take it as a subliminal message to say hello JD! The CD is unbelievable!!! It is great to get to know all who contributed in this way. Many, many thanks to everyone for the effort put in to this - it is a wonderful thing to have. I don't really like my own submission and will let you know if I decide not to keep all 12 of mine (bought for students, friends and family - I want to try harder on the next CD) - but after listening to "Blowin in the Wind" with Charles, I remembered what this was all about - and I am glad to be part of it. To Charles - listening to our song is a reminder of that great day together and the gift that is the friends I have made here at rmmga. A lot of hard work has gone in to understanding each other here and creating such a respectful and even caring place. I saw a book on internet relationships in the Psych section at Borders - someone ought to do a thesis on us! Great effort, everyone! I really look forward to the next CD.
Donna
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Subject: Re: The CD rules!!
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2000 17:10:43 GMT
Silly ol' git! You are absolutely right. It is inspiring to know that we are all connected, around the world, by this love of acoustic guitar and the music we make. I may not be shameless enough to actually submit any of my music to the next project but I tell you it is wonderful to put musical statement to the RMMGA members, which for all the communication remain names to some degree in this electronic world.
I was impressed.
I am writing something new though................
Marc Durso
Goodall / Thompson
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> George4908 wrote:
> >
> > Just want add my thanks to the chorus -- a fine job, everybody!
>
> Me too, I listened to quite a lot of it today for the very first time...
> it's everything we all wanted it to be - and more... and hopefully the
> start of an on-going RMMGA project...
>
> It had quite an effect on me... I must confess I had a tear in my
> eye... ...so call me a silly old git!
>
> Gan canny,
> Chris Rockcliffe
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD - plus, a Bonus!
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2000 11:33:19 -0800
DMadden596 wrote in message
>> I spent a long time trying to tailor (not Taylor) the newspaper pages that I
>> wrapped the cds in to the individuals that were getting them.
>>
Good work, Dick! It is amazing to me how much love and attention some of you have put in to this. Of course, I had to run down stairs, fearing the worst - that the papers had already gone to the recyclers - but there they were - the FRONT page! :-) It must mean something! Odd, though, that the article was about Boeing, Witchita...I will take it as a subliminal message to say hello JD! I was too late to check mine but I do seem to recall an ad for a BBQ joint. Boeing Seattle was bad enough, I turned down several offers to work at the Wichita plant. One of the jokes that went around Seattle was about a an engineer who flew out to Wichita for a conference and after hours stops into a bar that advertises live music. He asks the bartender what kind of music the band plays, to which the bartender drolly replies, "Both kinds, country AND western". Hi Donna, you silver throated paragon of pulchritude. The CD is unbelievable!!! It is great to get to know all who contributed in this way. Many, many thanks to everyone for the effort put in to this - it is a wonderful thing to have. The CD is a landmark in a variety of ways. 44 songs with different sources (digital/analog) mastered into one CD is no small trick to have come out as well as it did. In this day of more indie artists and internet sales I doubt that few sell out a 500 set run before they're even packaged. With the exception of Rick and Adrian, I doubt many acoustic indie artists manage to sell 500 in a year. I cant help but wonder what Alan Lomax would say if he were alive to see this. The juxtaposition of homegrown music with digital technology from a global source is in some ways a return to the way things were before corporate entertainment came about. In many ways it bodes well for the future.
JD
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD. A review by Mort (rather long)
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2000 22:22:10 GMT
> Well I got the CD's on Friday morning and I've listened to everything
> at least three times now. <snipped>
>
> I have seen quite a few posts commenting on one or two tracks, but no-one seems to have >discussed the whole thing track by track. So I though I might as well have a go at it myself. <snipped>
Thanks for starting this thread, Mort. There's so many great things to be said about the tracks I thought you wouldn't mind if I use it as a template to record some impressions. I can't say it all at one sitting but I want to start getting the thoughts down.
> 1Alan Horvath Straight and Narrow. Lovely professional recording. An excellent opening track. Alan >reminds me of Jim Croce for some reason.
Great first cut. Totally unique and hard to classify. Like its its own genre, or something. The bongos or congas really make this tune. Nice groove, neat lyrics, nicely performed.
> 2Al Evans Benediction. Nice understated playing and a superb baritone voice. Complements the >first track beautifully.
In the folk music tradition. Great lyric writing. Al puts his work across so nicely, here.
> 3Steven Dillon Underdog. A strong fingerpicked instrumental. Steve has a powerful attack on the >strings. Lovely chordal harmony and a lovely hook.
I love this. Great dynamics. Builds and controls the energy all the way through and carries you along. I can't not stay interested when I hear this. Its crafted, assembled, constructed so nicely. It really rings too.
> 4Randal Smith Autumn Wind. This is beautiful. A lovely tune and superb playing. I love the >harmonics.
Timeless quality on this one. Could be brand new or 500 years old and sounds beautiful whither way. Makes me think eastern European somwetimes and Moorish Spain at others --- a touch of middle eastern or something.
> 5Greg Neaga Fritz The Cat. Greg is a superb guitarist. I have heard him play this piece in person. It >has a lovely jazzy feel to it. A very distinctive style. I am a fan of Greg’s I think.
Me too. I love this cut. Like a super modern rag or something. Just jazzy enough. Even the string squeeks are perfect.
> 6John Williams Nothing Lost. Well us bluesers have to stick together, so I had to get the Lowden >out and play a duet with this one :)
Delta, baby, Delta. Lets go there. John's got a great touch for this. More than touch, though. You can tell he loves this stuff.
> 7Charles Park Always On My Mind. Charles voice has that magical quality that makes the hairs >stand up on the back of your neck.. If I had to pick a favourite, this is it.
Charles really puts this tune across and makes singing seem easy. He brings it right to you. Relaxed and not affected but still right on. You nailed this tune Charles. Its like you like the tune so much that you're handling it delicately but still confidently.
> 8Tim Wampler Clear Mountain Aire. Tim has produced a lovely recording here. Slow and soulful. >The ringing harmonics are spellbinding.
Haunting sounds cliched but I don't know what other word would work. This is so pretty. I don't why, but even though there's there's no vocals it makes me think of the mood Van Morrison creates on Veedon Fleece or Inarticulate Speech of the Heart --- you know that stuff he does? I'd bet you good dough that he would like this.
>
> 9Mort (Mike Salmon) I'm So Glad. Well I can’t say much about this really can I? This used to be >part of my repertoire about 20 years ago. I recorded this in late 1988 after not having played it for > >about 5 years. I was trying to record the electric rhythm guitar track for a jazz/blues piece and I just >couldn’t get it to work. To relieve the frustration, I just picked up the acoustic, tuned it to open >Eminor and played this. It was the only take and was mostly improvised, but I thought the edge >imparted by my bad mood helped somewhat. It is really quite easy to play, if anyone is interested >let me know.
Talk about building energy. If fingerstyle's different from fingerpicking then I love this an example of the latter. Mort moves it all around, up and down, inside and out and takes you with him. Great track.
> 10Bob Clayton A Cowboy's Life. OK, I have to be honest. When I first heard this, I hated it. By the >third listen I was singing along and strumming away with the band. I love it Bob!
Well, I didn't get the kids out of the room quite in time for the first pass on this one. Wouldn't you love to be sitting around a campfire and playing or singing along with Bob on this? Great song. It sounds and feels like its name. Its new but could be 100 years old, too. In the tradition and all that. Great lyric writing, melody, changes, singing. Everything works together perfectly; a great blend that makes a great tune.
> 11Donna/Charles Blowing In The Wind. Donna and Charles’ voices complement each other so well. >We have a star duet here. Much kudos to Bob Alman for sorting out the mix as well.
When you're a sideman sometimes songs just become vehicles for you to do your thing. Charles and Donna remind me here that the song itself is what's important. You can hear that they loved this killer tune and loved doing it together. This is one of my favorite tracks. When you hear people you know and like doing a song like this it can bring its importance, meaning, relevance, etc. back to you full force.
> 12El McMeen Time Will End. What can I say? Some years ago I had a rather nasty accident which >nearly severed my right hand. I was told I would never play guitar again. Three months later, casts >still in place, I learned my first new tune since the accident, which finally convinced my I was going >to be able to play again, even if I couldn’t feel the strings. It was El’s "Danny Boy". Thank you El.
Ireland, Civil War? I don't know but I love this so much. If it was part of the PBS Civil War soundtrack it would have fit perfectly. Reminds me of why I love playing guitar.
> 13Neal McDuffie Dixie Blues. Another very authentic blues. I can tell you Neil, I do a cool >accompaniment to this! :-)
Great harp and guitar in combination. Authentic it is. Neal loves this stuff too. It'd be nice if he and John Williams collborated on something for CDII.
> 14Mikey Fred Wasatch. Mike Fred has produced an absolutely beautiful
> piece here. I love the slightly metalic piezo sound he has used, it complements a great tune.
One of my favorites. I agree about the piezo. It shimmers, it rings, it moves, it carries you along. Movie soundtrack material --- great mood making.
> 15Jeff Sherman Blackberry Blossom. Frankly, if Jeff wasn’t such a lovely man, I might just have to >remove a few of his teeth. This is brilliant bluegrass. His lead playing is crisp and confident, you >can just see the smug "Ain’t I cool" grin on his face.
He's a pinhead.
=========================more to come=========================
Sure wish I wrote better. I guess putting the effects that music can have you into words isn't all that easy, is it?
===============================================================
> 16Art Edelstein George Brabzon #2 A very beautiful piece of Baroque
> guitar/bazouki/mandolin. This is a really elegant arrangement,
> uncluttered and beautifully precise. An object lesson in how to use
> instruments together to complement each other rather than clash.
>
> 17Robin Thomas Baroque. This is one of my favourites. I think Robin
has
> produced a lovely fingerpicked piece here. I wish I had written it. I
> will certainly be playing it pretty soon :)
>
> 18Ed Edelenbos Rennaisance Man. Lovely strumming Ed. That decending
> D/Dmaj7/D7/D6 line is great, but it makes me sing "Midnight at the
> Oasis" :)
>
> 19Dick & Twila Schneiders My Funny Valentine. Twila has a beautiful
> voice and sings this classic superbly. Dick’s delicately understated
> guitar provides a really intruiging counterpoint.
>
> 20Howard Emerson Dust Mop. A touch of Broonzy, Blake Blackwell and
> Davis all rolled into one. Stunning technique and the tune really gets
> you going. I am now a Howard Emerson fan.
>
> 21David Lamkins Stairwell Suite. An intriguing improvisation. I would
> love to hear David play with a violinist or another guitarist to
bounce
> these ideas off.
>
> CD2
>
> 1Dan'l Nestlerode A Winter's Night. This is a lovely song. Beautifully
> written, played and sung. I would have changed the title though. Maybe
> either "Whispers through the trees" or "Leave the light on for me".
>
> 2Steve McCluskey A Summer Night. Did you do this with the titles on
> purpose Bob? Excellent rhythm playing from Steve and a gorgeous
gravely
> voice. A Cool Dude indeed.
>
> 3Larry Pattis The Paths of Swannanoa. Beautiful! But then what did you
> expect?
>
> 4Bill Chandler Renegade. A very nice song and very well played.
> Unfortunately, Bill’s voice gets a little lost in the mix, which is a
> shame, because he sings very well.
>
> 5Tom Maynard Night Games. Tom gets a really good groove going here.
The
> timing is absolutely superb. I am impressed.
>
> 6Harold Hedberg Springtime in Paris, Texas. Well I expected the
> famous "Midgaard Serpent" to give us a rendition of the "Ride of the
> Valkyries" at least. And what do we get? A soft and beautiful song and
> a coffee smooth voice to tug at the emotions. Excellent Harold :)
>
> 7Jan Friedman Come Again. Yes Jan, I certainly will! A great
recording,
> which is not surprising from the Nor Cal recording Goddess, but the
> guitar work is really strong and effective as well. A great song.
>
> 8Stan Milam Dreams of Eden. Stan’s fingerpicked instrumental is very
> nicely played. He achieves an antique tone I really like, reminiscent
> of early Gary Davis recordings. Complete with hiss :)
>
> 9Chuck Boyer Spindrift. Chuck's Spindrift is enormously impressive and
> lovely music to boot. I won’t be playing this one myself though.
Chance
> would be a fine thing.
>
> 10Bob Dorgan The Chosen Male. I really like the groove to this, gets
> you moving around a bit. Excellent sparse and relaxed accompaniment
> playing. I’d have preferred Bob’s singing a little higher in the mix
> though because he has a damn good voice.
>
> 11Joel Wummer Fair Oaks. About three bars in, I thought: "where is he
> going with this?" Then he went! It develops from a very simple
> beginning, through some extraordinary counterpoints and harmonisation
> to one of the loveliest pieces of music I’ve heard for a while.
>
> 12Shirley Worrall Only One. I’ve seen people comment that this is very
> impressive because Shirley is a relatively new player. I disagree.
This
> is impressive because it is a beautiful haunting tune. She plays it
> with absolute confidence and the ringing tone she achieves is ideal
for
> it.
>
> 13Jas O'Growney Conscience of the King. Jas has produced a very
> intriguing piece here. A sort of acoustic "King Crimson". The guitar
> work really hits you. I was playing air guitar to this one :)
>
> 14Donna Madden Oh, To Be Back With You. Donna really has a beautiful
> voice, but her guitar playing is just as good. Just sit with your eyes
> closed in the dark. She is hypnotic!
>
> 15Tom Loredo Philia. I have always known Tom as the nice chap who
posts
> the FAQ and a few friendly pieces of advice. Well I am stunned! Phil
> Keaggy meets Villa Lobos. I really loved this piece as music, but
> technically it is quite awe-inspiring. One of the best things I have
> heard from a guitarist for a while. I think Tom has to win the "Making
> Mort Jealous" award.
>
> 16Charles Park Anywhere. So he’s not just a pretty voice then :)
>
> 17 Mort (Mike Salmon) Maybelle. OK so it was a bit presumptuous
> covering The Master. But if Dick can do an Adrian Legg piece, I can do
> Chet Atkins :)
>
> 18Ed Edelenbos Selector. More cool strumming from Ed. He has a
powerful
> rhythm approach. This intriguing instrumental cuts through CD2,
> providing a powerful contrast to the predominance of delicate
picking.
>
> 19Dick Schneiders Kinvarra's Child. A soft and delicate rendition of
> the Adrian Legg piece. Dick has made this his own, by playing it very
> differently to Adrian.
>
> 20Howard Emerson Crossing Crystal Lake. Catches you immediately. Where
> can I get his CD then?
>
> 21Steve McCluskey Stop Breaking Down. I spent many years playing this
> kind of guitar and I still love it. Steve is very good at it indeed.
>
> 22Chuck Boyer North Country Moor. Chuck’s playing impresses me
greatly.
> This is another one to listen to with your eyes closed, as you drift
> and dream.
>
> 23Joel Wummer Grow Old With Me. So he can sing too! A perfect ending
to
> the collection.
>
> Well thats about it for this one then. I'm busy working on a duet with
> my daughter Emily for the next CD.
>
> Have fun,
>
> Mort
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD. A review by Mort (rather long)
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2000 22:31:17 GMT
Hello Mort,
Thank you for your kind remarks, they certainly can raise ones
spirits.
Your initial remarks as to this project are right on target, Bob
and his crew did a fantastic job.
Your reviews of each and every cut are superb also and go where no
one else has gone. I must add that you are a wonderful guitarist and
now more people know it.
Now to get back to reality pertaining to me. Let's see now, I have
put someone to sleep on the LA freeway and now given someone in the UK
a rash on his neck. I think I'll try to get a little more upbeat on my
next adventure into recording. Thanks again for the kind thoughts and
total review of the CD.
Best wishes
Charles ( humbled beyond words) Park
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD. A review by Mort (rather long)
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 05:26:15 GMT
> > Well I got the CD's on Friday morning and I've listened to
everything
> > at least three times now. <snipped>
> >
> > I have seen quite a few posts commenting on one or two tracks, but
> > no-one seems to have discussed the whole thing track by track. So I
> > though I might as well have a go at it myself. <snipped>
>
> Thanks for starting this thread, Mort. There's so many great things
to
> be said about the tracks I thought you wouldn't mind if I use it as a
> template to record some impressions. I can't say it all at one
sitting
> but I want to start getting the thoughts down.
>
> > 1Alan Horvath Straight and Narrow. Lovely professional recording. An
> > excellent opening track. Alan reminds me of Jim Croce for some
reason.
>
> Great first cut. Totally unique and hard to classify. Like its its
own
> genre, or something. The bongos or congas really make this tune. Nice
> groove, neat lyrics, nicely performed.
>
> > 2Al Evans Benediction. Nice understated playing and a superb
baritone
> > voice. Complements the first track beautifully.
>
> In the folk music tradition. Great lyric writing. Al puts his work
> across so nicely, here.
>
> > 3Steven Dillon Underdog. A strong fingerpicked instrumental. Steve
has
> > a powerful attack on the strings. Lovely chordal harmony and a
lovely
> > hook.
>
> I love this. Great dynamics. Builds and controls the energy all the
> way through and carries you along. I can't not stay interested when I
> hear this. Its crafted, assembled, constructed so nicely. It really
> rings too.
>
> > 4Randal Smith Autumn Wind. This is beautiful. A lovely tune and
superb
> > playing. I love the harmonics.
>
> Timeless quality on this one. Could be brand new or 500 years old and
> sounds beautiful whither way. Makes me think eastern European
> somwetimes and Moorish Spain at others --- a touch of middle eastern
or
> something.
>
> > 5Greg Neaga Fritz The Cat. Greg is a superb guitarist. I have heard
> him
> > play this piece in person. It has a lovely jazzy feel to it. A very
> > distinctive style. I am a fan of Greg’s I think.
>
> Me too. I love this cut. Like a super modern rag or something. Just
> jazzy enough. Even the string squeeks are perfect.
>
> > 6John Williams Nothing Lost. Well us bluesers have to stick
together,
> > so I had to get the Lowden out and play a duet with this one :)
>
> Delta, baby, Delta. Lets go there. John's got a great touch for
this.
> More than touch, though. You can tell he loves this stuff.
>
> > 7Charles Park Always On My Mind. Charles voice has that magical
> quality
> > that makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck.. If I had to
> > pick a favourite, this is it.
>
> Charles really puts this tune across and makes singing seem easy. He
> brings it right to you. Relaxed and not affected but still right on.
> You nailed this tune Charles. Its like you like the tune so much that
> you're handling it delicately but still confidently.
>
> > 8Tim Wampler Clear Mountain Aire. Tim has produced a lovely
recording
> > here. Slow and soulful. The ringing harmonics are spellbinding.
>
> Haunting sounds cliched but I don't know what other word would work.
> This is so pretty. I don't why, but even though there's there's no
> vocals it makes me think of the mood Van Morrison creates on Veedon
> Fleece or Inarticulate Speech of the Heart --- you know that stuff he
> does? I'd bet you good dough that he would like this.
>
> >
> > 9Mort (Mike Salmon) I'm So Glad. Well I can’t say much about this
> > really can I? This used to be part of my repertoire about 20 years
> ago.
> > I recorded this in late 1988 after not having played it for about 5
> > years. I was trying to record the electric rhythm guitar track for a
> > jazz/blues piece and I just couldn’t get it to work. To relieve the
> > frustration, I just picked up the acoustic, tuned it to open Eminor
> and
> > played this. It was the only take and was mostly improvised, but I
> > thought the edge imparted by my bad mood helped somewhat. It is
really
> > quite easy to play, if anyone is interested let me know.
>
> Talk about building energy. If fingerstyle's different from
> fingerpicking then I love this an example of the latter. Mort moves it
> all around, up and down, inside and out and takes you with him. Great
> track.
>
> > 10Bob Clayton A Cowboy's Life. OK, I have to be honest. When I first
> > heard this, I hated it. By the third listen I was singing along and
> > strumming away with the band. I love it Bob!
>
> Well, I didn't get the kids out of the room quite in time for the
first
> pass on this one. Wouldn't you love to be sitting around a campfire
and
> playing or singing along with Bob on this? Great song. It sounds and
> feels like its name. Its new but could be 100 years old, too. In the
> tradition and all that. Great lyric writing, melody, changes,
singing.
> Everything works together perfectly; a great blend that makes a great
> tune.
>
> > 11Donna/Charles Blowing In The Wind. Donna and Charles’ voices
> > complement each other so well. We have a star duet here. Much kudos
to
> > Bob Alman for sorting out the mix as well.
>
> When you're a sideman sometimes songs just become vehicles for you to
do
> your thing. Charles and Donna remind me here that the song itself is
> what's important. You can hear that they loved this killer tune and
> loved doing it together. This is one of my favorite tracks. When you
> hear people you know and like doing a song like this it can bring its
> importance, meaning, relevance, etc. back to you full force.
>
> > 12El McMeen Time Will End. What can I say? Some years ago I had a
> > rather nasty accident which nearly severed my right hand. I was told
I
> > would never play guitar again. Three months later, casts still in
> > place, I learned my first new tune since the accident, which finally
> > convinced my I was going to be able to play again, even if I
couldn’t
> > feel the strings. It was El’s "Danny Boy". Thank you El.
>
> Ireland, Civil War? I don't know but I love this so much. If it was
> part of the PBS Civil War soundtrack it would have fit perfectly.
> Reminds me of why I love playing guitar.
>
> >
> > 13Neal McDuffie Dixie Blues. Another very authentic blues. I can
tell
> > you Neil, I do a cool accompaniment to this! :-)
>
> Great harp and guitar in combination. Authentic it is. Neal loves
this
> stuff too. It'd be nice if he and John Williams collborated on
> something for CDII.
>
> > 14Mikey Fred Wasatch. Mike Fred has produced an absolutely beautiful
> > piece here. I love the slightly metalic piezo sound he has used, it
> > complements a great tune.
>
> One of my favorites. I agree about the piezo. It shimmers, it rings,
> it moves, it carries you along. Movie soundtrack material --- great
> mood making.
>
> > 15Jeff Sherman Blackberry Blossom. Frankly, if Jeff wasn’t such a
> > lovely man, I might just have to remove a few of his teeth. This is
> > brilliant bluegrass. His lead playing is crisp and confident, you
can
> > just see the smug "Ain’t I cool" grin on his face.
>
> He's a pinhead.
>
> =========================more to come=========================
> Sure wish I wrote better. I guess putting the effects that music can
> have you into words isn't all that easy, is it?
> ===============================================================
>
> > 16Art Edelstein George Brabzon #2 A very beautiful piece of Baroque
> > guitar/bazouki/mandolin. This is a really elegant arrangement,
> > uncluttered and beautifully precise. An object lesson in how to use
> > instruments together to complement each other rather than clash.
How could you add anything to what Mort's said here? A great piece of
work. You can see why Art has a cd out.
> >
> > 17Robin Thomas Baroque. This is one of my favourites. I think Robin
> has
> > produced a lovely fingerpicked piece here. I wish I had written it.
I
> > will certainly be playing it pretty soon :)
One of mine too. Nicely constructed piece --- the bridge really sets
off the a and b parts nicely. This tune stays in your head.
> >
> > 18Ed Edelenbos Rennaisance Man. Lovely strumming Ed. That decending
> > D/Dmaj7/D7/D6 line is great, but it makes me sing "Midnight at the
> > Oasis" :)
What a neat original. Great concept and neat lyrics. I'll bet Ed's got
more up his sleeve. Hope to hear him on CDII.
> >
> > 19Dick & Twila Schneiders My Funny Valentine. Twila has a beautiful
> > voice and sings this classic superbly. Dick’s delicately understated
> > guitar provides a really intruiging counterpoint.
Great great great old tune. A torch song! If you put Schneiders in a
zoot suit and had him playing this piece in a smoky bar in a movie like
The Cotton Club or something he'd fit right in, no problem. I like how
he starts out simple and fancies it up as it goes along. Just after
you've assumed its an instrumental Twila comes in and sounds killer.
Then it keeps building all the way through the last verse. Nice to
have a husband and wife collaboration on the set, too.
> >
> > 20Howard Emerson Dust Mop. A touch of Broonzy, Blake Blackwell and
> > Davis all rolled into one. Stunning technique and the tune really
gets
> > you going. I am now a Howard Emerson fan.
Me too. This track just blows me away. Its up; its jumpy; its got
what it takes. And its so carefully crafted and executed. Tasty. The
little connecting phrases are all great. Each one expands on the one
before. The final phrase leading up to the final chord is killer.
> >
> > 21David Lamkins Stairwell Suite. An intriguing improvisation. I
would
> > love to hear David play with a violinist or another guitarist to
> bounce
> > these ideas off.
I like the moodiness of this piece. The free form aspect comes through
loud and clear but its relaxed and not self conscious at all. An old
Dead Head like me loves this kind of feel. Mort's idea about a violin
or second guitar is interesting. David sounds like he could do plenty
more stuff like this for CDII. Maybe he might consider Mort's idea or
even overdubbing another improvised guitar himself.
===========================================================
> >
> > CD2
> >
> > 1Dan'l Nestlerode A Winter's Night. This is a lovely song.
Beautifully
> > written, played and sung. I would have changed the title though.
Maybe
> > either "Whispers through the trees" or "Leave the light on for me".
> >
> > 2Steve McCluskey A Summer Night. Did you do this with the titles on
> > purpose Bob? Excellent rhythm playing from Steve and a gorgeous
> gravely
> > voice. A Cool Dude indeed.
> >
> > 3Larry Pattis The Paths of Swannanoa. Beautiful! But then what did
you
> > expect?
> >
> > 4Bill Chandler Renegade. A very nice song and very well played.
> > Unfortunately, Bill’s voice gets a little lost in the mix, which is
a
> > shame, because he sings very well.
> >
> > 5Tom Maynard Night Games. Tom gets a really good groove going here.
> The
> > timing is absolutely superb. I am impressed.
> >
> > 6Harold Hedberg Springtime in Paris, Texas. Well I expected the
> > famous "Midgaard Serpent" to give us a rendition of the "Ride of the
> > Valkyries" at least. And what do we get? A soft and beautiful song
and
> > a coffee smooth voice to tug at the emotions. Excellent Harold :)
> >
> > 7Jan Friedman Come Again. Yes Jan, I certainly will! A great
> recording,
> > which is not surprising from the Nor Cal recording Goddess, but the
> > guitar work is really strong and effective as well. A great song.
> >
> > 8Stan Milam Dreams of Eden. Stan’s fingerpicked instrumental is very
> > nicely played. He achieves an antique tone I really like,
reminiscent
> > of early Gary Davis recordings. Complete with hiss :)
> >
> > 9Chuck Boyer Spindrift. Chuck's Spindrift is enormously impressive
and
> > lovely music to boot. I won’t be playing this one myself though.
> Chance
> > would be a fine thing.
> >
> > 10Bob Dorgan The Chosen Male. I really like the groove to this, gets
> > you moving around a bit. Excellent sparse and relaxed accompaniment
> > playing. I’d have preferred Bob’s singing a little higher in the
mix
> > though because he has a damn good voice.
> >
> > 11Joel Wummer Fair Oaks. About three bars in, I thought: "where is
he
> > going with this?" Then he went! It develops from a very simple
> > beginning, through some extraordinary counterpoints and
harmonisation
> > to one of the loveliest pieces of music I’ve heard for a while.
> >
> > 12Shirley Worrall Only One. I’ve seen people comment that this is
very
> > impressive because Shirley is a relatively new player. I disagree.
> This
> > is impressive because it is a beautiful haunting tune. She plays it
> > with absolute confidence and the ringing tone she achieves is ideal
> for
> > it.
> >
> > 13Jas O'Growney Conscience of the King. Jas has produced a very
> > intriguing piece here. A sort of acoustic "King Crimson". The guitar
> > work really hits you. I was playing air guitar to this one :)
> >
> > 14Donna Madden Oh, To Be Back With You. Donna really has a beautiful
> > voice, but her guitar playing is just as good. Just sit with your
eyes
> > closed in the dark. She is hypnotic!
> >
> > 15Tom Loredo Philia. I have always known Tom as the nice chap who
> posts
> > the FAQ and a few friendly pieces of advice. Well I am stunned! Phil
> > Keaggy meets Villa Lobos. I really loved this piece as music, but
> > technically it is quite awe-inspiring. One of the best things I have
> > heard from a guitarist for a while. I think Tom has to win the
"Making
> > Mort Jealous" award.
> >
> > 16Charles Park Anywhere. So he’s not just a pretty voice then :)
> >
> > 17 Mort (Mike Salmon) Maybelle. OK so it was a bit presumptuous
> > covering The Master. But if Dick can do an Adrian Legg piece, I can
do
> > Chet Atkins :)
> >
> > 18Ed Edelenbos Selector. More cool strumming from Ed. He has a
> powerful
> > rhythm approach. This intriguing instrumental cuts through CD2,
> > providing a powerful contrast to the predominance of delicate
> picking.
> >
> > 19Dick Schneiders Kinvarra's Child. A soft and delicate rendition of
> > the Adrian Legg piece. Dick has made this his own, by playing it
very
> > differently to Adrian.
> >
> > 20Howard Emerson Crossing Crystal Lake. Catches you immediately.
Where
> > can I get his CD then?
> >
> > 21Steve McCluskey Stop Breaking Down. I spent many years playing
this
> > kind of guitar and I still love it. Steve is very good at it indeed.
> >
> > 22Chuck Boyer North Country Moor. Chuck’s playing impresses me
> greatly.
> > This is another one to listen to with your eyes closed, as you drift
> > and dream.
> >
> > 23Joel Wummer Grow Old With Me. So he can sing too! A perfect ending
> to
> > the collection.
> >
> > Well thats about it for this one then. I'm busy working on a duet
with
> > my daughter Emily for the next CD.
> >
> > Have fun,
> >
> > Mort
> >
> > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> > Before you buy.
> >
>
> Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> Before you buy.
>
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Subject: RMMGA CD Arrives in Singapore!
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 22:13:00 +0800
After tearing the CD out of its packaging.. I placed it into my CD-player
quietly dispelling all influences caused by reading the NG over the past few
weeks... The posts have not been exaggerating that's for sure...One thing I
find so endearing is that.... I can really 'hear' the effort put into many
of these songs... you know.. IMHO, this CD beats the only other thing that's
sorta similar in project and that's the "company which doesn't like to be
mentioned" :) Wood and Steel albums...
And if any of the contributors are second guessing themselves.. DON'T cus
after listening to the two CDs.. I regained that inspiration to play my
guitar again after a off/on layoff caused mainly due to academics...
Pardon me for repeating again.. its great stuff! You guys are great! RMMGA
resonates like fine wood.. erm.. RMMGA ROCKs!
Edwin Tan
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD Arrives in Singapore!
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 22:25:17 GMT
[snip]
IMHO, this CD beats the only other thing that's
> sorta similar in project and that's the "company which doesn't like to be
> mentioned" :) Wood and Steel albums...
[snip]
>
> Edwin Tan
Edwin,
Perhaps a more apt comparison would be to the disc created by the Lowden
discussion list, "It's Getting Lowden Here", which at the time was the
high-water mark for such efforts, IMHO.
Nevertheless, the scope and quality of the RMMGA effort clearly set a new
standard.
Yours truly,
Dave Morefield
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Subject: Smashed guitar for sale in Dublin
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 22:21:11 GMT
Hi everyone,
I have one smashed guitar for sale in Dublin but I'll ship it wherever
you want. (3 Red Cedar bits, 17 mahogany bits, some flaked off fret
wire), 5 curled up strings, other details on request. Great tone when
it bounced off the wall. Oh - it'll be shipped in 28th December parts
of the Salina Journal.
Reason for selling - THE CD arrived in Dublin today. All I can say is
wow! It is absolutely fabulous. Wonderful stuff with highlights on
every track and something for every musical taste. This ones a keeper!
I must say thanks to Bob, John, Larry, Dick, Tim, Dan'l and all the
contributors. Well done folks, a job extraordinarily well done!
It's going back on the player again right away.
PS I was only joking about one of the points in this post.
__
Beir bua agus beannacht,
Rónán.
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Subject: RMMGA 1999 Release CD Double set
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 23:49:48 GMT
Excellent, excellent, excellent.
Mike
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Subject: Rmmga CD arrives in UK!!!!!!
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 13:11:59 +0000
WOW!
This CD has had me covered in goose pimples with shivers running up and
down my spine all morning, this was a bit of a handicap when Jeff
started playing as I had to leap up and do a bit of Irish dancing too -
bit rusty, it's been thirty years!!
You guys have soul and bags of it. Thanks for passing it around.
Grateful thanks to all who played, sang, organised, distributed etc.
Outstanding job :)
Mary
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Subject: RMMGA 1999 Release CD Double set
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:58:35 +0800
You've heard it all before but I just had to get my 2 bits worth in!
GREAT STUFF PEOPLE!
Lot's of you put effort into this so thanks all round but I'd like to extend
special thanks to John Sorrell and Dick Schneiders. Sorting out the orders
and packaging each and every one of them for delivery must have been quite a
chore!
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Subject: Re: RMMGA CD Arrives in Singapore!
Date: 18 Jan 2000 22:55:19 +1100
On Tue, 18 Jan 2000 05:47:44 +1100, Pat & Cheryl Robinson wrote:
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