Michelle on steel

Ron Pruter · Post by **Ron Pruter** » 16 Oct 2011 7:26 pm

Here's a recording I made by myself, of a song you don't hear on steel too often. Michelle by the Beatles. I'd love your comments, good or bad. Hope you like it..
http://www.etsga.org/playersongs.html
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Tommy Alexander · Post by **Tommy Alexander** » 17 Oct 2011 2:20 am

Ron, nice renditon of this tune; first time I've heard anyone to play it. Keep up the good work.

Bent Romnes · Post by **Bent Romnes** » 17 Oct 2011 6:08 am

Ron, how did you know that this is my favorite Beatles tune??
All good remarks from me Ron, although I might seem blunt. Remember it is just my opinion and I try to be constructive. I can't play half this good myself.
I mean it in a nice way when I say that I hear the effects as too heavy, which to me serves to cover up the natural beauty of the steel sound. Also, I believe the backing track is just a tad too high in volume, compared to the steel.
I believe your playing is superb and a lot more can be done with this tune. Keep up your good work!

Ron Pruter · Post by **Ron Pruter** » 17 Oct 2011 4:59 pm

Bent and Tommy.
Thank you. Bent I agree with you and I'm glad it's your favorite. I'm kind of in a place with my recording equipment that limits me in a lot of ways. I went direct thru a tube preamp and then used the effects on my workstation. All this equipment is way out of date. Oh no! I sound like I'm making excuses.
The solo section was double tracked, which of course, the Fab 4 did on all lead vocals back then. I just wanted that part to sound a little different.
My next project is going to be "The Flame" by Cheap Trick. My favorite rock ballad. Ron

Ronald Cid · Post by **Ronald Cid** » 17 Oct 2011 7:15 pm

I thought it was perfect. Loved the original George Harrison solo included. A true classic Beatles tune played with taste. Many thanks RC