Compliment??? I think so.....

Ricky Littleton · Post by **Ricky Littleton** » 30 Jan 2003 5:44 pm

talking to a buddy of mine tonite (over numerous icy coldy libations) he said when he was playing bass in country bands, he and many other folks didn't really look at pedal steel so much as another instrument in the band but rather like another "vocal" that not only had a place, but probably presented an emotion in the song that the singer and the band couldn't really make happen.

everyones thought? i thought it was a major compliment to "us folks..."

Ricky

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David Cobb · Post by **David Cobb** » 30 Jan 2003 6:35 pm

Hmmm, I like the way your buddy thinks.

Fred Truitt · Post by **Fred Truitt** » 31 Jan 2003 3:14 am

Ricky
I recall an old country saying, "The steel is meant to be felt and not heard". Now if you want to test this theory, just miss a rehearsal and listen to the comments.

Bill Myrick · Post by **Bill Myrick** » 31 Jan 2003 3:48 am

Of coarse it goes without saying--the effects are totally in the hands of the player, right ? The instrament no doubt has the potentials to respond like none other (IMHO) but it also has the potential to be overwhelming and many times in a negitive way, if presented improperly. It seems that sometimes the hardest thing for us to learn is "more isn't always better".
Now, I need to figure out what I just wrote ! -

Reggie Duncan · Post by **Reggie Duncan** » 31 Jan 2003 6:44 am

I've never heard it said like that, but it sure is a compliment!