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Topic: Which is better Mooney's or McDonald's solo rendition |
Gary Hoetker
From: California, USA
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scott murray
From: Asheville, NC
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Posted 30 Aug 2017 12:10 am
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Mooney was clearly a big influence on McDonald's playing. and everyone else for that matter. can't mess with Mr. Moon! _________________ 1965 Emmons S-10, 3x5 • Emmons LLIII D-10, 10x12 • JCH D-10, 10x12 • Beard MA-8 • Oahu Tonemaster |
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Joerg Hennig
From: Bavaria, Germany
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Posted 3 Sep 2017 11:30 am
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My first impression is, Moon sounds fresher, (I like his version better...), the Buck Owens version is a bit more laid back. While Jay McDonald certainly knew how to play, I can't help but think he somehow tried to copy Mooney. Ralph Mooney sure was one of the innovators of PSG as we know it and one of the most beautiful styles ever. |
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Larry Petree
From: Bakersfield. Ca. USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2017 11:44 am style
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In my opinion, Mooney came up with that great style, and all the rest of us have spent years trying to copy it. There are many that have done a great job with it, not easy to get the feeling Mr Moon had. |
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Bob Carlucci
From: Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2017 3:12 pm
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Moons version was first and best IMHO.. Jay sounded a LOT like Moon there, and it really did sound like he simply pulled off a real good copy of what Moon layed down a few years previous.. btw THAT vintage biting steel sound is terrific.. It was the progenitor of whats in use today.. Kind of sad its so far removed from what modern players are using... _________________ I'm over the hill and hittin'rocks on the way down!
no gear list for me.. you don't have the time...... |
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Barry Blackwood
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Posted 4 Sep 2017 8:15 am
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It's all subjective, so who can judge which is "better?" |
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Bill Cunningham
From: Atlanta, Ga. USA
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Posted 4 Sep 2017 4:55 pm
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Barry Blackwood wrote: |
It's all subjective, so who can judge which is "better?" |
I agree. It's not an eye test _________________ Bill Cunningham
Atlanta, GA |
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Bob Carlucci
From: Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 5 Sep 2017 3:54 am
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Barry Blackwood wrote: |
It's all subjective, so who can judge which is "better?" |
You can't say which one is "better" really, just which one you LIKE better. They are both terrific, but in my case I like Ralph's better.
I think thats kind of where the OP was going with this thread.. bob _________________ I'm over the hill and hittin'rocks on the way down!
no gear list for me.. you don't have the time...... |
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Tim Herman
From: Alberta, Canada
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Posted 5 Sep 2017 7:21 am
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Very different treatment of the same melody. The original is quite brisk, the cover is slower. Both great, just different. Of course,there can only be one original... |
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Gary Hoetker
From: California, USA
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Posted 7 Sep 2017 9:40 am
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Thanks for posting !! |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Posted 7 Sep 2017 10:20 am
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I prefer Moon's version. His steel is more "present", fuller, out front. And there's more energy in his playing IMHO.
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THAT vintage biting steel sound is terrific.. It was the progenitor of whats in use today.. Kind of sad its so far removed from what modern players are using... |
I agree, Bob! There's nothing like the bite of a vintage steel played through a vintage tube amp. That sound is not found in today's steel guitars and solid state amps. _________________ My Site / My YouTube Channel
25 Songs C6 Lap Steel / 25 MORE Songs C6 Lap Steel / 16 Songs, C6, A6, B11 / 60 Popular Melodies E9 Pedal Steel |
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Russell Adkins
From: Louisiana, USA
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Posted 7 Sep 2017 4:15 pm
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I like both , moons was a little more up front and the other laid back a bit but just as good imho. |
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