My non-pedal take on I Fall To Pieces

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 28 Aug 2023 8:04 pm

Truthfully, sometimes you don’t want to mess with perfection, which is what Patsy’s recording is. But sometimes it’s impossible to resist.

I recorded the bass part first, which is really what inspired me to want to play the song. I played all the guitars as well—the only instrument not played by me is drums. I’m not a Country musician but I try to understand as much as I can about every style of music I listen to. All the parts were recorded in complete takes, no punching in.

I played my Clinesmith cast aluminum lap steel in C6 (6 string—I’ve removed the two bottom strings). I hope you get some enjoyment out of it.

https://mikeneer.bandcamp.com/track/i-fall-to-pieces

Chris Harwood · Post by **Chris Harwood** » 28 Aug 2023 9:23 pm

Very nice, good tones and flawless performance.
It wouldn't bother me to hear how you get such clean tracks.

Samuel Phillippe · Post by **Samuel Phillippe** » 29 Aug 2023 11:28 am

Well I hate to dissapoint you but.......I liked it, good job

Sam

Jason Sloan · Post by **Jason Sloan** » 2 Sep 2023 2:51 pm

Smooth playing right there Mike!! Love it!

Tom Jordan · Post by **Tom Jordan** » 2 Sep 2023 4:25 pm

Yee Haw, Mike, sounds great! I really like your rhythm section, very authentic.

Tom

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 3 Sep 2023 11:09 am

I want to thank you guys for taking the time to listen and comment. Much appreciated.

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 3 Sep 2023 1:15 pm

Really great Mike, being outta your wheelhouse, but as good as you are you can play any style with command.

Love the new hat too, gives you the street cred!

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 3 Sep 2023 1:22 pm

Craig Stock wrote:Really great Mike, being outta your wheelhouse, but as good as you are you can play any style with command.

Love the new hat too, gives you the street cred!

Craig, that was Buddy Charleton’s hat.

[Edit: Autocorrect changed Charleton to Charleston and I didn't catch it.]

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 3 Sep 2023 6:13 pm

You wear it well!

Shaun Marshall · Post by **Shaun Marshall** » 10 Sep 2023 8:59 am

Thanks for sharing another sweet one Mike. If you opened a steel guitar candy shop, there would be jars & jars of tasty riff & treats!

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 11 Sep 2023 6:41 pm

Nice job Mike. Yep rhythm section is right on the mark. Really cool that you covered it all.

Dave Magram · Post by **Dave Magram** » 15 Sep 2023 8:58 am

Good job, Mike!

Great musicality on all of the instruments (bass, acoustic and electric guitar, lap steel guitar) that you played.

Speaking of playing country songs with a jazz approach, I don't know whether you've heard these tracks, but thought you might find some inspiration in them to do more...

I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry—Lenny Breau & Buddy Emmons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyeLx5elTnk

Blue Moon Of Kentucky—Lenny Breau & Buddy Emmons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_JlMg45j5M

She Thinks I Still Care—Lenny Breau & Buddy Emmons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG91MVRP25s

- Dave