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Topic: Steel Guitar 'Epitaph' - in memory of Greg Lake |
Jim Cohen
From: Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 8 Dec 2016 8:22 pm
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As mentioned in another thread, Greg Lake passed away today. He was very well-known for his massive contributions to Emerson, Lake & Palmer and, before that, to King Crimson.
I knew his work mainly from King Crimson, one of the very first 'Prog Rock' bands to emerge. I recall seeing them one time, when they opened for Joe Cocker in New York. (I'd never heard of them before but they were very impressive indeed.)
When I recorded my British Rock album, "Home, James" in 2006, I wanted to include one track from Crimson, and selected the ultra-moody "Epitaph" to close out the album.
Here is my version of "Epitaph", offered in memory of Greg Lake, on the day of his untimely passing at age 69, with thanks and appreciation:
https://soundcloud.com/jim-cohen/epitaph-king-crimson _________________ www.JimCohen.com
www.RonstadtRevue.com
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Lee Warren
From: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2016 8:35 pm
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Nicely done, Jim, and a fitting tribute.
I was a big fan of KC and ELP too.
Was that ebow during the section at around 4:00?
Lee |
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Jim Cohen
From: Philadelphia, PA
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Rich Upright
From: Florida, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2016 8:38 pm
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Jim; That was AWESOME! I have a 6 way surround with sub & EQ on my PC, and I just loosened a little plaster in my house listening to that! I thought i was the only steel player that is an ELP & Greg lake freak, but your version of Epitaph was just unbelieveable! Greg used to do "Epitaph" accapella right after "Battlefield" when they did "Tarkus" live. Have seen them 17 times. He was a world-class talent. _________________ A couple D-10s,some vintage guitars & amps, & lotsa junk in the gig bag. |
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Jim Cohen
From: Philadelphia, PA
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Mike Perlowin
From: Los Angeles CA
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Posted 8 Dec 2016 9:57 pm
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Jim, that's absolutely gorgeous. You've shown once again, both what a great player you are, and just how beautiful and versatile the steel can be when played by a master. _________________ Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
http://www.mikeperlowin.com http://soundcloud.com/mike-perlowin |
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Donna Dodd
From: Acworth, Georgia, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2016 6:24 pm
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That's beautiful, Jim! I also listened to Just Walk Away Renee/As Tears Go By. Also, very, very nice!!! You know Tommy and I are BIG FANS of yours!!! _________________ Donna Dodd
Georgia Steel Guitar Association (GaSGA) Board Member & Website Administrator
"Every person is a new door to a different world."
- from movie Six Degrees of Separation
Come visit my steel guitar store on CafePress! http://www.cafepress.com/zoomwithaview
Webmaster, http://www.georgiasteelguitar.com |
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Jim Cohen
From: Philadelphia, PA
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Skip Edwards
From: LA,CA
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Posted 11 Dec 2016 1:24 pm
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Very, very nice, Jim... |
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Chris Boyd
From: Leonia,N.J./Charlestown,R.I.
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Godfrey Arthur
From: 3rd Rock
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Posted 12 Dec 2016 2:47 pm
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Dang.. Godspeed Greg. Back to the beginning...
Nice emotion on the tribute track Jim..I like the high pitched cry towards the end.. _________________ ShoBud The Pro 1
YES it's my REAL NAME!
Ezekiel 33:7 |
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Rich Peterson
From: Moorhead, MN
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Posted 15 Dec 2016 9:52 am
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A great tribute to Greg Lake. The steel guitar is so powerful for conveying a melody. Especially in your hands. Beautiful. |
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Rick Bernauer
From: Kansas, USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2016 5:06 pm
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That was fantastic! Great job and a fine tribute to Greg Lake. King Crimson forever. I liked it so much I bought your album. I'm really impressed by the production and playing. |
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Carl Williams
From: Oklahoma
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Posted 17 Dec 2016 3:39 am
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Hauntingly beautiful Jim...a very thoughtful tribute to a very talented musician. Carl |
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Joel Martin
From: California, USA
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Posted 19 Dec 2016 11:24 am
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JIM!!!!!!! That's SO AWESOME!!!! I'm sad it took his passing for me to hear this.
What a beautiful version and tribute. I had no idea you were a Crimson fan!! _________________ 1968 ZB D11
1965 Vibrolux Reverb |
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Jim Cohen
From: Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 19 Dec 2016 7:59 pm
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Thank you all for your kind remarks. Much of the credit goes to my late collaborator, Dan Kleiman, who played everything that wasn't a steel guitar on that track. He was a musical genius and he set the stage so beautifully for me to lay down the steel part. The whole Philadelphia music community misses Dan. _________________ www.JimCohen.com
www.RonstadtRevue.com
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