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#371386 - 08/30/13 07:50 PM
Re: When I'm wrong ... I say I'm wrong...
[Re: Uncle Dave]
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Registered: 07/27/05
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Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada
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Well, Zuki, I don't want to get too far off Dave's topic, but I'm working on getting a duo together next spring with a well known guitarist/vocalist. He is also retired from his day job, and wants to work about the same frequency as I do, which would be no more than twice a month.
At 64, and although I am enjoying my retirement, I'm realizing a few more limitations, but I still want to do some playing besides performing here at my apartment for friends who come by to listen.
I worked in a similar (guitarist/vocalist and keyboards) duo when I was living in Newfoundland some time ago and it was a lot of fun. Plus, I liked the social atmosphere and, of course, the challenge of doing interesting arrangements (as well as the extra loot...ha ha!). We played at a big fancy Yacht Club twice a month. There are a few such clubs here on Cape Breton Island, so it will be worth a look.
If I could sing even half as good as you, Dave, DonM, Gary and Donny (and other fine vocalists on SZ) I'd probably do a single, but I'm only good for backup vocals and the occasional song, and the duo setup seems to be a better sell around the area. Time will tell. At least I have the gear part of it looked after and paid for.
The PA-900 appears to be a fine instrument...hopefully you can find a workaround for loading your old sets. We were lucky to have Michael Bedesem and Jørgen to make special programs to let Yamaha arranger owners use data (registrations/styles) from older instruments, in newer ones. Not perfectly, in some cases, but still a great time saver.
Maybe someone at Korg can do the same for you guys?
In any case, the best of luck with any future endeavors.
Ian
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#371387 - 08/30/13 08:27 PM
Re: When I'm wrong ... I say I'm wrong...
[Re: PraiseTheLord]
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Registered: 08/24/04
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Loc: N Fort Myers, FL, USA
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Well that was quick. Shure say, since I have a 1/4 inch connection on the PGXD4 receiver use that in this case. Makes sense. I'll try it out this weekend.
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#371394 - 08/30/13 09:43 PM
Re: When I'm wrong ... I say I'm wrong...
[Re: ianmcnll]
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Registered: 06/24/05
Posts: 892
Loc: Baltimore, MD USA
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Well, Zuki, I don't want to get too far off Dave's topic, but I'm working on getting a duo together next spring with a well known guitarist/vocalist. He is also retired from his day job, and wants to work about the same frequency as I do, which would be no more than twice a month.
At 64, and although I am enjoying my retirement, I'm realizing a few more limitations, but I still want to do some playing besides performing here at my apartment for friends who come by to listen.
I worked in a similar (guitarist/vocalist and keyboards) duo when I was living in Newfoundland some time ago and it was a lot of fun. Plus, I liked the social atmosphere and, of course, the challenge of doing interesting arrangements (as well as the extra loot...ha ha!). We played at a big fancy Yacht Club twice a month. There are a few such clubs here on Cape Breton Island, so it will be worth a look.
If I could sing even half as good as you, Dave, DonM, Gary and Donny (and other fine vocalists on SZ) I'd probably do a single, but I'm only good for backup vocals and the occasional song, and the duo setup seems to be a better sell around the area. Time will tell. At least I have the gear part of it looked after and paid for.
The PA-900 appears to be a fine instrument...hopefully you can find a workaround for loading your old sets. We were lucky to have Michael Bedesem and Jørgen to make special programs to let Yamaha arranger owners use data (registrations/styles) from older instruments, in newer ones. Not perfectly, in some cases, but still a great time saver.
Maybe someone at Korg can do the same for you guys?
In any case, the best of luck with any future endeavors.
Ian
Hi Ian, You could team up with one of those Cape Breton Island fiddlers. We were up there in July and heard some incredible fiddle music with a fiddler and pianist. It's really quite an art form. And it's such a beautiful place.
Joe
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#371400 - 08/31/13 01:06 AM
Re: When I'm wrong ... I say I'm wrong...
[Re: Uncle Dave]
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Registered: 07/27/05
Posts: 10606
Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada
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Hi Joe..."fiddle" accompaniment is not one of my strong points, although I have managed to play behind one of the local players using my arranger, of all instruments  . Certainly no where near as flexible as a piano (some fiddlers have their own "sense" of timing, if you know what I mean)  . My favorite fiddler is Natalie MacMaster, who is not only easy on the eyes, but one of Cape Breton Island's best players...she was one of the first "traditional" players to use a Hammond B-3 on some of her recordings (it blended perfectly with the fiddle sound). Another favorite fiddler is the Cape's "wild boy", Ashley MacIssac, a far edgier player than Natalie, and, like her, several times a music award winner. Cape Breton Island is a lovely place to live....glad you could visit our little sanctuary. Ian
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