You know damned well that it's time for the weekly guitar thread! Get on in here and play for us the merry tune of your people! We'll listen!

You know damned well that it's time for the weekly guitar thread! Get on in here and play for us the merry tune of your people! We'll listen! (guitar)

submitted 6.3 years ago by TheBuddha

It's that time again, a time when we get together and share our work, talk about performing, talk about practice, ask questions, and see if we can push ourselves to new levels of enjoyment. The most important thing is that we enjoy ourselves.

Some of us play for fun. Some of us are professionals. Some of us play with our friends. Some of us are just learning. Some of us don't even really play at all. It doesn't matter, we want to hear you play as well as you can - or just play.

I don't care if you play a kazoo - I want to hear it and, if history is any guide, the rest of the folks who frequent this thread also want to hear it. So, no matter what you play, come share it with us. If we like the song, we'll sing along when we all get to the chorus!

Grab your guitar and your cell phone - and play us a song. Sing for us! Play a piano. Make electronic music. Play a kazoo, blow a trumpet, bang a xylophone! We don't mind - we want to hear all of it, not just guitar.

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

One more from my archives but not from your archives.

This is old. This is TheBuddha and friends. from a few years back. I'd forgotten all about this! LOL I can barely remember the recording!

I'm told to ping @cynicaloldfart.

https://instaud.io/36Cw

EH says she noticed this because she remembers you asking about it? So, she and J edited it up (There was some mucking about and talking in front of it and laughing at the end. I am not entirely sure who the rest are, but it wasn't even recorded here (thus the redacted bit).

Anyhow, she says she remembers you mentioning the song and she's going through my storage (digital) and looking for tracks. She and J just edited it up and she says it's for you. Ii like how she gives away my music and takes credit for it! Sheesh... Elder abuse!

Err... I don't recollect you asking about the song, but she insists and her memory is better than my own.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

That was awesome!

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

Thanks. We were actually pretty shitfaced, as I recall. However, that was with a bunch of other professional musicians.

Do you still have your copy of you and Chris jamming on the Ripple track? I'm not sure EH has heard it.

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cynicaloldfart 6.3 years ago

Is this the one?

https://soundcloud.com/user-239623580/voice-180320-1

It was in 3.9.18 archive.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

It's so awesome that you remember that and can find it that fast.

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cynicaloldfart 6.3 years ago

No, no. I just used the search function. I do remember a lot that I know I saw something, but no way I can remember when. Heck, it's the same on my MFU articles. I know I wrote something about somebody but damned if I can locate it without search. Thanks anywho.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

How many ripples did you find before you found the right one?

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cynicaloldfart 6.3 years ago

There are 5 on FNGT and they're all yours.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

i think they are all a different performance of the same song

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cynicaloldfart 6.3 years ago

Maybe, the one I posted was the first one found. here's what I saw

2018 Archives / 03.09.2018 FNGT Archive
« by COF on December 13, 2018, 09:14:44 PM »
...... of the Devil by crazy eyes Grateful Dead - Ripple Ripple by crazy eyes Whiskey Whiskey by Sleazy ......
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2018 Archives / 03.23.2018 FNGT Archive
« by COF on December 12, 2018, 08:55:29 PM »
...... of the Devil by crazy eyes Grateful Dead - Ripple Ripple by crazy eyes @MrHarryReems Traditional ......
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2018 Archives / 03.30.2018 FNGT Archive
« by COF on December 12, 2018, 12:33:25 PM »
...... . @crazy_eyes (and friends) Grateful Dead - Ripple Ripple by crazy eyes Grateful Dead - Ripple ......
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2018 Archives / 06.01.2018 FNGT Archive
« by COF on November 29, 2018, 08:19:17 PM »
...... by Super Massive Unknown The Grateful Dead - Ripple Ripple @Nadeshda Stricken 02 stricken mp3 ......
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2018 Archives / 08.24.2018 FNGT Archive
« by COF on November 29, 2018, 09:51:26 PM »
...... - The Weight The Weight by SMU Grateful Dead - Ripple Ripple George Gershwin - Summertime Summertime ......

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Nadeshda 6.3 years ago

Thank you for all your hard work in archiving our songs. Hoping the New Year brings some new tunes to add to that growing list!

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cynicaloldfart 6.3 years ago

I just hope you can get settled soon and able to share some more of your tunes with us. It's of great comfort that I know you are in His hands and all will progress in the fashion He has planned for you. Give the Nadettes a hug from me.

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Nadeshda 6.3 years ago

Will do Sir and yes the journey is mapped out. May we walk with HIM all the days of our lives and may HE reveal HIS steps and plans for us.

Be blessed this day!

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

@crazy_eyes found it. But, yes, that's the one.

I did dig the ripple one out for the archives, for ya. It'd been shared on vocaroo. I figure I'll TRY to remember what hasn't been properly archived and add them in slow threads. But, my memory isn't that good and EH wasn't always here or always paying attention. So, I may not know them all.

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cynicaloldfart 6.3 years ago

I might get bored some day and go back through and make a list of all the vocaroo tracks everyone shared. But I've really got to get inspired to start doing some MFU articles again. I only have 4 or so already drafted there, so I need to get back in gear.

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

I saw you published one in the middle of the night. I was confused.

But, yeah, keeping motivation is difficult. I need to get writing again. My plan is the new year. By then, I should be okay to sit for a few hours in one spot. Right now, I can do it but it's distracting and not really conducive to writing. That and opiates sap my creativity. I'm not sure if that's normal, but they do. I haven't been smoking much pot lately.

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cynicaloldfart 6.3 years ago

I hit schedule instead of draft. I pulled it back and it's waiting.

I have missed PG. You've introduced me to some great guitarists I have missed. Maybe an easy warm-up would be to complete the list of Better Thans. You stopped at 20 being blank.

Oh, there's Clapton playing now on Tommy with Townsend and Entwistle. What a weird looking bass John is playing.

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

That explains it. And, good tunes. I like Tommy.

I'm now up the stairs and in bed. Well, I'm on the bed. I still have two lovely ladies keeping me company. I'd have three, but the missus didn't seem interested in moving and the dog was not interested in getting off her lap. It's a good thing I'm well behaved and the ladies are too young!

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cynicaloldfart 6.3 years ago

I don't know about being too young, well certainly EH is, but just keep telling them and yourself "I'm old enough to be a GRANDPA". And there's certainly been enough ELDER abuse for one night!

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

LOL J has meandered off to bed. But, yes... I'm old enough to be a grandfather! I'm not sure I'm mature enough, but we shall see!

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cynicaloldfart 6.3 years ago

I'm not sure I'm mature enough

Keep that attitude. A won't like it, but your grandkid certainly will. That kid is going to be soooooooo spoiled, and that's great!

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

Oh, she'll like it. She's already accustomed to me! She constantly tells me to never grow up. In fact, she tells me that I was worse while I was pretending to be an adult.

It's a quirky family, I suppose. I love 'em.

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cynicaloldfart 6.3 years ago

You know, thinking about it, with a mother virtually an expert in kids specially trained to deal with both medical and emotional aspects and a GRANDPA with your knowledge and artistic passion, that kid is sure to be an outstanding person. This world surely needs a family such as yours, even though they don't deserve it.

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

The kid will be just fine, I'm sure of it. I've instilled good values in the family. The kid will be mentally healthy, productive, and hopefully physically healthy and happy. Their education is already paid for, but they'll still need to work for a living. We have our familial standards.

I was the first to go to college and get a degree in my family. I'd like to believe that this will start a foundation where academic achievement is valued, be it formal or otherwise. I can leave a lot to the future generations, but I will not leave them in a position where they can be physically or intellectually lazy. I'm reconsidering some choices, but they are too long to type on a tablet.

Also, it's a good thing people trust me. LOL EH has fallen asleep in the bed. I ain't even gonna wake her up.

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cynicaloldfart 6.3 years ago

There's no worry, on anyone's part. You're a man of honor. No one needs to trust you, you trust yourself. And the Bear knows you, or else she wouldn't be there. Integrity isn't limited to your music, it is a part of your nature. I'm sure EH is in the best place to go through this period in her life, history included, and adding J into the mix can only be a plus. Personal worth and values are taught, and she has a great teachers.

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

She's already a good person.

LOL She has seen me pee. She was in the hospital room with me and pretty much impossible to budge. More than once she returned to the room only to see my struggling to hold myself sorta on my side so I could piss in the urinal jug thing. She's even emptied it!

It was that or a catheter. A catheter was NOT an option. So, I peed in a jug. I kept peeing in a jug at night, 'cause getting out of bed was an ordeal.

She's a strong one. She will do alright.

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cynicaloldfart 6.3 years ago

Well, maybe now you and her can understand why blackbird is my interpretation of the whole situation. I sense how much potential she had, as a caring, giving, loving soul just waiting for the chance to express it. Just waiting for this moment to arise. I tend to view it in my context and attribute to a something more than human happenchance. However it happened it is truly the best, and exact, situation for her to be in. I am so happy for the both of you. These are the values that make life worthwhile.

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

She is delightful, even if she flops around and snores.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

Yeah!

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

Thanks. Listening now.

EH: "Ha! They're out of tune! The timing got better." (It was a bit off at the start and I was actually playing my part a little quickly.)

J: "His voice has potential. Does he have any formal training?" She then giggled and asked if he was cute. I told her that you might not be the best judge of that.

Thanks for re-sharing it. EH had not heard it. She adds that it was fun to listen to and that you two sounded 'serious.'

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

He does not have any formal training. Verle says hes cute

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

She said, "So when are we driving out there?"

I told her I have no idea and that she can just invite herself. You've seen her pic.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

LoL, get in the car!

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

J know I'm pretty fond of her and she's comfortable here. She can invite herself and she knows I'll let her be a part.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

Of course

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

She's staying here until at least summer. That's good. EH can use the companionship and the two practice together a great deal.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

Thats great!

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

We think so. After my injury, I bought a used Jeep with an automatic transmission. I still can't even drive that. She's only got to be in Augusta three days a week, so that will get her there.

If the roads are too bad, she can stay at the missus' house which is like five miles from the campus. So that is taken care of.

There is enough labor to be done around here. She can take EH to driver's education, which starts in January. I can't drive her. The house cleaner retired and hasn't been replaced. So, there's enough work for her to do. In return, I'll pay for her semester at university, keep her topped up with fuel for the Jeep, and she already makes money with the band. So, she won't have any expenses or anything.

We will see how it goes, but I'm sure it'll be fine. LOL She's finally wandering off to bed. It's down to just EH and I. We're both fading quickly.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

Sounds like a great arrangement! Im sure she loves being there

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

Most everyone does. It's a nice house, beautiful view, remote, and the people here are pretty good people. People that visit almost always end up staying as long as they can, returning when they can, and lamenting that they have to leave. This is not my first time having someone stay for months and months. It was easier when the old house was still available, but that currently has people living in it.

We are also pretty welcoming, so that has a lot to do with it. There's always enough food for an extra plate or three, just in case someone stops by. The door is seldom locked and many people know where the key is. There are alarms and cameras, but they're seldom even turned on. It's not like there's any crime here.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

sounds like a great place to be

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

It is. That's why I'm here! It's really idyllic. I truly appreciate it.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

Thats awesome. I love my place too, nobody bothers me here. Maybe some day in the future I will get away from the town, but for now this works out perfectly for me

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

It sounds not too bad for a suburb, actually. I'm kinda surprised.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

My place is not the normal place, most houses are surrounded by other houses and you have to be quiet at night and thats definitely not for me

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

I like being able to have hundreds of people on my lawn, big lights, and loud music. If a neighbor could hear it, they'd just wander over and join us. The closest is the farm, and they can't hear us when they're inside, even when they have their windows open. I'll fix that next year, by putting our show gear on the stage! They'll hear us then!

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

That would be great, I dont have enough room for that many people

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

It's pretty sweet! What's even more awesome is there's nobody around to complain.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

That is awesome!

I hate when people complain about me simply having fun

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

Damned right! It really sucks to turn the party down.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

man I was sitting in Verles back yard jamming with some guy named Lorne and the cops showed up and told us to shut it down. At like 9:30 PM. That pissed me off

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

I'd straight up giggle if a cop showed up here and told me to shut it down.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

Here too, I'd be like nope

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

At my large gathering, I'm sure there are quite a few lawyers attending. Good luck officer, talk to them.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

and get the fuck off my property

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

Maybe after my drunken lawyer buddies have had their fun.

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crazy_eyes 6.3 years ago

I dont have any friends who are lawyers, so I prefer to keep the police as far from me as possible. They have fucked me over enough in the past and I dont want to even give them an opportunity to do it again

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TheBuddha 6.3 years ago

Yeah, that's a good choice. I'd not even talk to them, except to tell 'em to talk to my lawyer. When they ask, I'll also tell them to pick one. I'm pretty sure at least two will be walking over by then.