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Topic: Echoes of the South Pacific? |
David Matzenik
From: Cairns, on the Coral Sea
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Posted 23 Jun 2021 4:33 pm
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Here is Margie Mays playing Echoes. Its a very nice arrangement which I have transcribed. The song is credited to Hal Aloma, but he does not solo on the title on the Luau 400 LP. So, I am wondering whether this is Margie's arrangement, or a version from some other source?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAfsAsb6mnA _________________ Don't go in the water after lunch. You'll get a cramp and drown. - Mother. |
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Sebastian Müller
From: Berlin / Germany
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Mike A Holland
From: United Kingdom
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Posted 24 Jun 2021 6:40 am
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Great piece of music beautifully played! thanks for posting! |
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Erv Niehaus
From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2021 7:08 am
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That was lovely.
Erv |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Joe Burke
From: Toronto, Canada
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Posted 24 Jun 2021 11:54 am
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Love it. I then clicked on another link with Margie and 2 other steel players doing Song of the Island. Can anyone tell be there names?
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Joe Elk
From: Ohio, USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2021 12:06 pm
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L.T. Zinn, Margie Mays, and Chuck Lettes at the 2007 ISGC Hawaiian Gathering in St Louis
Guitar - Ivan Reddington
Ukulele - Bonnie Slick
Joe Elk Central Ohio |
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Joe Burke
From: Toronto, Canada
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Posted 24 Jun 2021 12:31 pm
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Thanks Joe. Some great plying. |
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Joe Cook
From: Lake Osoyoos, WA
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Posted 24 Jun 2021 2:52 pm
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That's very nice playing! Just another "Joe's" opinion. |
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Joe A. Roberts
From: Seoul, South Korea
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Posted 24 Jun 2021 5:04 pm
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Joe Cook wrote: |
That's very nice playing! Just another "Joe's" opinion. |
I concur!
I love the sound of other people playing B11th, but every time I try to use it I find it very strange. But wow is it awesome in the right context
One of my favorite B11th perfomances, Flavio Pasquestto playing Andy Iona’s Sand and How D’ya Do:
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Joe Cook
From: Lake Osoyoos, WA
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Posted 24 Jun 2021 9:08 pm
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They are Great! I love the name of the trio. Flavio is really good! |
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David Matzenik
From: Cairns, on the Coral Sea
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Posted 24 Jun 2021 11:56 pm
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I know Margie played some Jerry Byrd arrangements, but as no one has addressed my question, I will assume for now that Echoes is Margie's arrangement for steel guitar. If anyone finds another source, or even a Hal Aloma original on some obscure recording, please remember this thread. Luau 400 is a vocal. _________________ Don't go in the water after lunch. You'll get a cramp and drown. - Mother. |
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Doug Smith
From: Medway, Ohio
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Posted 25 Jun 2021 6:51 am Echoes of the South Pacific
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Margie Mays has been playing this tune at least since I first saw her in the early 90's. It's pretty safe to call it her arrangement. |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Andy Volk
From: Boston, MA
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Posted 26 Jun 2021 3:19 am
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Regardless of who arranged it, Margie has a uniquely great touch and feel on the instrument. Her phrasing, vibrato and feel are beautiful. I've heard this clip before but nice to revisit it. _________________ Steel Guitar Books! Website: www.volkmediabooks.com
Last edited by Andy Volk on 26 Jun 2021 11:51 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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David Matzenik
From: Cairns, on the Coral Sea
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Posted 26 Jun 2021 2:26 pm
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I have seen the sheet music come up on eBay twice. John Leal, co-author, was in the Hawaii Calls group.
_________________ Don't go in the water after lunch. You'll get a cramp and drown. - Mother. |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Andy Volk
From: Boston, MA
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Posted 28 Jun 2021 2:05 am
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Thanks for the contributions all. I was only vaguely aware of this tune but have been playing it a lot thanks to this post. That I, V+ change is very compelling. Using Dave's tab, the sheet music but mostly Margie's video and changing things to her feel and approach, here's how I notated/tabbed the arrangement:
_________________ Steel Guitar Books! Website: www.volkmediabooks.com |
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Erv Niehaus
From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 28 Jun 2021 7:17 am
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I will be tabbing it out for E9th pedal tuning.
Erv |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Andy Volk
From: Boston, MA
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Posted 28 Jun 2021 9:53 am
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Thanks, Doug. B11th is the coolest tuning and under explored in my view. It does't work for everything but as you say, it really conjures a certain mood and vibe. _________________ Steel Guitar Books! Website: www.volkmediabooks.com |
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Mike A Holland
From: United Kingdom
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Posted 28 Jun 2021 10:21 am
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Well thank you Doug, David and especially Andy! When I first saw this post I was looking for another B11 tune to work up and I thought this was terrific By Margie Mays. I just logged in to have another look at it and low and behold you guys have it all sorted out. What a great resource this forum is. Excellent, Mike |
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Joe Cook
From: Lake Osoyoos, WA
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Posted 28 Jun 2021 11:02 am
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Thanks for posting that, Andy! It is a lovely tune. I just started playing B11 tuning about 6 months ago and I love the sound. This song will be fun to add to my meager repertoir. |
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Andy Volk
From: Boston, MA
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Posted 28 Jun 2021 11:14 am
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I did a book of B11th arrangements that's out of print in hard copy but will be available as a download on my book site if I can get ever myself to finish the corrections I need to do. _________________ Steel Guitar Books! Website: www.volkmediabooks.com |
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