Laurence Diehl - Posted - 04/18/2008:  11:32:02

Final track from my little CD project and likely my last post here.
This was a tough one for me to pull off, quite frankly, but I did my best.
As always, thanks everyone for listening. The response and critique of my tunes has been very supportive and I appreciate it a lot.

http://www.banjohangout.org/myhango...musicid=8070

Cheers,
Laurence

It takes a lot to laugh, but it takes a train to cry

Rick Woods - Posted - 04/18/2008:  13:46:58

FANTASTIC!!!!! 5 Stars all the way!
Man, you need to throw some water on those smokin' fingers of yours.
That was absolutely incredible. I sure hope to see more of your posts in the future.
That said, play that ten times in a row just like you did on that track.

Rick
Sullivan Bardstown
Fender Leo

They ain't nothin' that a good banjo pickin can't cure! My therapy starts with three picks and five strings! YeeHaaw!!

ELWOOD - Posted - 04/18/2008:  14:57:58

Laurence, Elwood again, I am a fan of your ability and as you know I am an honest man , you just blou past every one but thoes who love speedy solos to way beyond any emotional responce, musicians get it but you sped right by your audience, back of about 9 Bpm and see if that feels better , just too fast for prime time, hope My honest opinion is what you are after. becuse your direction is good your speed is past good ............. Your good an honest friend steve.......Elwood

Laurence Diehl - Posted - 04/18/2008:  15:28:49

Hi Elwood,
All opinions are welcome and I think your point is quite valid. Speed adds an element of excitement, but I certainly didn't want to turn this into a technical exercise. I think this was recorded around 140bpm, which is a walk in the park for many BG players (on this server - I think we know who they are) but then I understand how that would sound like overkill to some listeners too. Thanks for giving me your honest opinion!

Cheers,
Laurence

It takes a lot to laugh, but it takes a train to cry

ELWOOD - Posted - 04/18/2008:  19:20:32

Nicely said, I think your project is damn good, and I enjoyded listening, keep on picking its allgood,..................................Elwood

Huntndux - Posted - 04/18/2008:  19:51:28

It is great pickin....the speed dont bother me if you could get it a little cleaner, with ALL DO RESPECT...There are a few spots to clean up a bit. I loved it though


Bobby

Bongshang - Posted - 04/20/2008:  09:29:56

Brilliant! Love those ascending and descending runs.

Bongshang


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