I won't fault you for spelling your name wrong.
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Allan
Introduction from Alan in Texas
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Hi from near Toronto, Alan.
I won't fault you for spelling your name wrong.
See you on the site!
Allan
I won't fault you for spelling your name wrong.
See you on the site!
Allan
Hi Pierre,
Probably more of a middle of the road fan of the Dead. I've met enough DeadHeads to know the difference. I don't have a hard drive full of live shows and I couldn't tell you the best live performance of Terrapin Station into Alabama Getaway. But I wish I had a nickel for every time I've listened to Europe '72 . I never saw a show, although I did see Phil play a set with Ryan Adams & the Cardinals and they dusted off a nice version of Wharf Rat. So I guess I know quite a bit of their catalog but it's a long way from being bona fide DeadHead.
Ripple intro gave me fits too. I played it differently for so long with an alternating bass that I had to relearn a few things to get down Neil's version. And picking out the melody in rhythm was a bit of a challenge. I'm still probably somewhere in between my version and Neil's which is probably fine since it still captures the vibe. Concentrating on a few fake taps to the body of the guitar and missed strums helped me get it down. Good luck with it. It's a great tune and worth adding to your list.
Best regards,
Alan
Probably more of a middle of the road fan of the Dead. I've met enough DeadHeads to know the difference. I don't have a hard drive full of live shows and I couldn't tell you the best live performance of Terrapin Station into Alabama Getaway. But I wish I had a nickel for every time I've listened to Europe '72 . I never saw a show, although I did see Phil play a set with Ryan Adams & the Cardinals and they dusted off a nice version of Wharf Rat. So I guess I know quite a bit of their catalog but it's a long way from being bona fide DeadHead.
Ripple intro gave me fits too. I played it differently for so long with an alternating bass that I had to relearn a few things to get down Neil's version. And picking out the melody in rhythm was a bit of a challenge. I'm still probably somewhere in between my version and Neil's which is probably fine since it still captures the vibe. Concentrating on a few fake taps to the body of the guitar and missed strums helped me get it down. Good luck with it. It's a great tune and worth adding to your list.
Best regards,
Alan
Hi Alan,
Thanks for your insightful introduction. You have discovered some of the same great things as I have also about TG, an excellent teacher in Neil and his detailed way of presentation in the lessons, and a very supportive community of guitar enthusiasts. So I add my welcome from Seattle, WA. You will fit right in here. I had a few enjoyable years in Austin at UT. Good luck.
Wally
Thanks for your insightful introduction. You have discovered some of the same great things as I have also about TG, an excellent teacher in Neil and his detailed way of presentation in the lessons, and a very supportive community of guitar enthusiasts. So I add my welcome from Seattle, WA. You will fit right in here. I had a few enjoyable years in Austin at UT. Good luck.
Wally