C6 .mp3 – A July 4th tribute to our country

Dirk B · Post by **Dirk B** » 30 Jun 2003 7:59 pm

Cool job, Jeff!

I'd love to hear you stretch out with a band sometime too... any chance of getting some of that on your site?

Graham · Post by **Graham** » 1 Jul 2003 2:38 am

Jeff:
Absolutely amazing playing, my friend!!
Now I know why I just got a single neck!!

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Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 1 Jul 2003 4:24 am

Jeff, Those songs you are playing are superb. You certainly have a great understanding of the C6th tuning. I would like to hear you play something on the E9th tuning as well.

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 1 Jul 2003 5:54 am

Nice chord subs, Jeff.

Paul Graupp · Post by **Paul Graupp** » 1 Jul 2003 7:19 am

Jeff: Words fail me.....

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Dave Birkett · Post by **Dave Birkett** » 1 Jul 2003 9:02 am

Nice stuff, Jeff. Thanks for posting it. And thanks Ricky for the great website. Danny Boy (or sort of) is great too. I'm looking forward to playing through the tab. Jeff's solo playing is in a free-rhythmic style that many pianists and guitarists play in (e.g., Joe Pass); but one that I've never heard a steel player play in before. Jeff is cutting his own path.

Nathan Delacretaz · Post by **Nathan Delacretaz** » 1 Jul 2003 9:18 am

Goodness! Makes me want to learn C6 someday...uh...then again maybe not! : ) Great work, Jeff - don't know how you NY guys do it... Must be the caffeinated air up there!

Definitely pays tribute to the American ideals of innovating and stretching the limits!

Jeff Lampert · Post by **Jeff Lampert** » 1 Jul 2003 8:03 pm

I'd love to hear you stretch out with a band sometime too

That's something I'd like to record as well. But it's hard to organize. When I do these solo pieces, I just make an appointment to be in a small local studio for a few hours, most of which is spent warming up, doing some rearranging and practicing parts. If I bring a bass, drums, and maybe piano, or sax, I have to have everything perfectly worked out in advance, charts and all, and of course pay them. And since I make nothing on these clips, and am already paying for the studio time, using some players would really put me in the hole. Another option is to make a CD, which several steel guys have said they would like me to do. Then of course I would include some band pieces, besides the solo pieces. Something to think about. Thanks for asking. And thanks everyone again for the comments and the many e-mails I have received. .. Jeff

David Doggett · Post by **David Doggett** » 2 Jul 2003 1:24 pm

Beautiful C6 stuff, Jeff. Have a happy 4th of July everyone! I've spent some serious time criticizing our leaders sometimes, but it's only because I want this country to be the best it can be. We are blessed with the greatest country there ever was.

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 2 Jul 2003 3:59 pm

Nice stuff Jeff.Happy 4th everyone and check this out if you have a second.
http://64.177.83.63/liberty/email.htm

Damir

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Jeff A. Smith · Post by **Jeff A. Smith** » 2 Jul 2003 4:36 pm

I'd love to hear you stretch out with a band sometime too

No doubt that would be interesting as well, but it's great that Jeff is taking this solo thing so far. Maybe he's getting a list together so he can play some high-dollar jobs on his own.

I'm guessing you're still playing the Zum, Jeff? Interesting jazz tone with it.

Don Walters · Post by **Don Walters** » 3 Jul 2003 8:31 am

Jeff, you always inspire me to go to the steel and spend less time here!

Happy 4th to all our USA friends

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 3 Jul 2003 9:08 am

Great job Jeff!
You have got to start playing at the conventions!
What axe did you record this on?...(Refreshing to see your copedant is a bit "outside the box" too). http://www.mightyfinemusic.com/Jeff/copedant.htm

Jeff Lampert · Post by **Jeff Lampert** » 3 Jul 2003 11:38 am

Thanks everyone for the comments. I recorded it on a Zum D10/11 (11-string C6). It was direct in, with I think a little compression. If there's any reverb, it's very minimal. It basically is the natural sound of the instrument. No plans to do conventions for now. Thanks for asking, and ONE DAY TO GO. HAPPY 4TH!!!!![This message was edited by Jeff Lampert on 03 July 2003 at 12:39 PM.]

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 3 Jul 2003 2:11 pm

No one does it like Jeff....There's nothing for me to add other than echo what has already been said.

I had the opportunity to see Jeff play in a trio with Sheri Wagner a few weeks ago. Guitar/vocals, pedal steel, and bass in a small intimate setting. It's a rarity to see pedal steel in a jazz/swing trio and if you think that the MP3 sound sample was tasteful and masterful, Jeff live, lived up to all of the accolades posted above. A wonderful experience and a great inspiration...thanks Jeff.

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 5 Jul 2003 3:35 pm

I have listened with 1/3 a brain to this and what I hear is great! To tired for more than that...
But I am glad Howard liked the live gig,as I was sure he would; wish I was there. I have always enjoyed playing with Sheri. And I look forward to doing it with Jeff sometime too.