who is Home Alone?

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 1 Jun 2007 9:18 pm

I received this VHS video in the mail. There was no return address, just an Arizona postmark. It has a handwritten label that says "HOME ALONE ".

At first I thought it was probably from my good friend Jack, but he said it wasn't. Frankly, I was nervous about playing it. Who knows what people will send anonymously in the mail.

Mrs. Lee finally talked me into putting it in the machine. What followed was a direct-from-the-camera recording of an absolute wizard on a black D-10 Fessenden. Incredible pedal steel artistry, some of it faster than I can even think.

The tape last about 13 minutes. It was recorded over several days (there are clothing changes) with a stationary camera on the guitar. I can see the guitar, the player's hands, torso and knees, and that's about all. There appears to be two other steel guitars set up in the background.

I'm really curious as to who sent me this tape. All I know is that it isn't my pal Jack.

Shane Reilly · Post by **Shane Reilly** » 2 Jun 2007 12:27 am

That was close B0b,there could have been banjo on that tape.Just in case,send it off to forensics.The steel may have been cleverly recorded over the top of banjo,therefore it may contain trace elements of it.Better still,run it over to C.S.I Cloverdale,they'll close the case within 1/2 hour.

Shane.

Jack Francis · Post by **Jack Francis** » 2 Jun 2007 5:10 am

Huh?? Then it wasn't the video of you skinny dippin' with the Phoenix Suns Cheerleaders??

I wonder what happened to it.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 2 Jun 2007 5:32 am

b0b a black D-10 Fessy, two other guitars set up in the background, (look and see if that's a Mullen and a Bethel) faster than a greased pig, home alone, Arizona address, it perfectly describes "DANNY SNEED" with the exception of the clothing change from day to day

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 2 Jun 2007 6:46 am

Jack Francis wrote:Huh?? Then it wasn't the video of you skinny dippin' with the Phoenix Suns Cheerleaders??

I wonder what happened to it.

Yeah, that's what I was afraid of. B@n%* ran a close second, though.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 2 Jun 2007 7:32 am

b0b put this thing up on Youtube and I'll tell you who it is.

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 2 Jun 2007 9:27 am

I think Fred's idea is a good one b0b! Anyway, I'm sure we'd all like to check out this anonymous monster.

Herbie Meeks · Post by **Herbie Meeks** » 2 Jun 2007 2:23 pm

Yep b0b
post this, Jack....The Ripper,,,
so we can expose him

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 2 Jun 2007 2:37 pm

I have no idea how to post a VHS tape on YouTube. I'm not a video guy at all. I can barely work my own VCR.

erik · Post by **erik** » 2 Jun 2007 4:48 pm

b0b, you would need to convert it to some sort of digital format to transfer to your computer. You can possibly bring it to (gulp) Wal-mart and they can burn it to dvd. Next, you would need to find a conversion program. Most people have digital cams with usb to download to their computer as an mpg.

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 2 Jun 2007 5:00 pm

Danny Sneed and black Fessy...

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 2 Jun 2007 7:47 pm

Danny sent me an email. That's him.

Folks, I don't know how many of you have heard this guy play. He's incredible! It's like he's totally at one with the instrument. The music flows directly from his brain directly to the speakers. The guitar isn't an obstacle - it's an extension of his creative mind.

Thanks, Danny, for sending that tape. I really appreciate it.

Jack Francis · Post by **Jack Francis** » 2 Jun 2007 7:53 pm

b0b....then it wasn't ME??

Seriously since WE can't get Danny to play at the show,,,We've all tried!!,,, I'll take you out to the "Buffalo Chip" to see him next time your down.

Not only a GREAT player but a REALLY NICE guy.

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 2 Jun 2007 11:27 pm

How does a person access Danny Sneed's videos on youtube?

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 3 Jun 2007 6:14 am

b0b, I figured it was Danny. He's a piece of work, in more ways than one!!!

Hey Danny, where's my tape "friend" ?

Scott Henderson · Post by **Scott Henderson** » 3 Jun 2007 6:55 am

I'have heard cassette tapes of him from Bob Cies. Man what a mind blowing player!!! I have his old JCH! Converted of course

David Higginbotham · Post by **David Higginbotham** » 3 Jun 2007 8:11 am

And that is a Crate Power Block behind him in the pic!

Bob, I am surprised you didn't have all types of investigative people tracking that peice of mail with no return address on it. I wouldn't have even opened it, but I am certain you are happy you did.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 3 Jun 2007 12:52 pm

David, Danny plays into two Crate Power Blocks, one on each side of him, through two of my Justice 12" speakers cabinets, supplimented with an RV 3, and thats it folks. And what a sound he gets!!!!!

Matt Dawson · Post by **Matt Dawson** » 6 Jun 2007 3:48 am

I was in Phoenix for an astronomy conference (I'm an astronomer by day - or should I say by night) a couple of years ago, and 2 kind forumites took me to a bar in Cave Creek, AZ,'the Buffalo Saloon' Danny Sneed took the time to chat to us in the break and apart from the amazing speed and chops he is a super melodic player. I was knocked out. Definately one of my all time favourite players. The first 4 bars of the first number showed more knowledge of the instrument than everything I've learned in 26 years playing!
Matt

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 6 Jun 2007 5:34 am

So there ya see little buddy, the word is out on ya now. You can't hide up there at Buffalo Droppings any longer.

Now that more and more folks know about you and your playing, your gonna have to stop being lazy and start playing some of these shows around the country.

Come on folks, get behind me here and let the guy know we need him at these shows, (on stage) that is.

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 6 Jun 2007 6:21 am

It would be very easy to take the audio from this tape and convert it to MP3 and put it on one of the free filehosting sites for everyone to hear.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 6 Jun 2007 9:23 am

Bill, Danny has already given his permition to do just that if someone knows how to do it.

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 6 Jun 2007 12:03 pm

I'd convert the video and put it on YouTube, if given permission. Of course I'd need a loan of the video.

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who is Home Alone?

who is Home Alone?

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