Re: Thinking up breaks

2008-10-14 Thread Mark Seale
Jonas - For new tunes, I typically stick around the melody and the chord progression. Then I focus on interesting transitions from one change to the next. Usually that will get you there in an old-time style. Mark On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 3:09 PM, Jonas Mattebo [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Dear

Re: It Was Bound to Happen Sooner or Later...

2008-12-18 Thread Mark Seale
Oh, that's a sickening feeling. I dropped my fiddle on a highschool gymnasium floor years ago. It exploded into many parts. They were all collected and humpty dumpty was resurrected, but I've never felt so sick in my life. I'm sure Steve will put her back together for you next time he is

Re: It Was Bound to Happen Sooner or Later...

2008-12-18 Thread Mark Seale
, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, that's a sickening feeling. I dropped my fiddle on a highschool gymnasium floor years ago. It exploded into many parts. They were all collected and humpty dumpty was resurrected, but I've never felt so sick in my life. I'm sure Steve will put

Re: It Was Bound to Happen Sooner or Later...

2008-12-18 Thread Mark Seale
don't know that I agree with the Wood Butcher. I know the lady that has #52 and it's fine. Also, I played #6, I think it was. It's indeed plain(and left-handed), but the tone and playability are good. Don't you believe him.G Patat On Dec 18, 10:38 am, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote

Re: Balalaika

2008-12-19 Thread Mark Seale
you need more strings? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGFD_-FNEvo Mark On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 3:59 PM, Robin Gravina robin.grav...@gmail.comwrote: check this humble player out - I think if he had a few more strings on his instrument he'd be completely lost... right? Actually it's

Re: subject Re: Tobacco Tags

2009-01-10 Thread Mark Seale
I know lots of musicians that ought to be institutionalized. M On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 3:33 PM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: Yessir. Document has more good music than you can shake a stick at. No way to buy it all unless of course you're an institution. Now there's an

Re: Personal YouTube Videos

2009-02-09 Thread Mark Seale
I'm good with the mando only version of the videos. There's no need to see my ugly mug on the Youtube. M On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 12:27 PM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: I think we should all go out and buy a pair of Groucho Marx nose and glasses each and wear them only for

Sally Goodin' on Youtube

2009-02-09 Thread Mark Seale
I just ran across this version while I was supposed to be looking for something else. I'd say they did a pretty good job of it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1ZsklL517M Mark --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: too much Stomp?

2009-02-13 Thread Mark Seale
How much hair does that youngin' have? Was he born bald? On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 9:14 AM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: Gulp...Just to set the record straight, I've NEVER been to your house. Tater On Feb 12, 10:30 pm, MinnesotaMandolin eberr...@gmail.com wrote: So, I

Re: Taterbug Specials in the House

2009-03-05 Thread Mark Seale
What thickness was the last batch and what did you do different on this bevel? Mark On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 8:20 PM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: Hear ye, hear ye. The latest batch of two dozen Taterbug Specials is enroute to headquarters. They have a new bevel and I'll tell

Rich DelGrosso Workshop in Austin

2009-03-06 Thread Mark Seale
Any of you taterbuggers headed to Austin tomorrow for this workshop at Fiddler's Green? Mark --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: Varnish -vs- Lacquer

2009-03-06 Thread Mark Seale
There are great mandolins that are varnished and there are great mandolins that are lacquered. The opposite holds true as well. Varnishing is more labor intensive than lacquering, which is why it is such an upcharge for most makers. Play as many instruments as you can. The right one will speak

Re: Rich DelGrosso Workshop in Austin

2009-03-07 Thread Mark Seale
it video recorded and I'd buy a copy though Denny Wilson Snyder, Texas -Original Message- From: Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com To: taterbugmando@googlegroups.com Sent: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 12:23 pm Subject: Rich DelGrosso Workshop in Austin Any of you taterbuggers

Re: on the subject of books...

2009-03-14 Thread mark . seale
I feel your pain. As a kid, I could devour new songs with sheet music, and I was technically proficient. However, as I got older and started expanding my listening and learning, I realized that what I was doing technically correct, but it wasn't very musical. My music now is more mature, and

Re: Grigsby's Hornpipe

2009-03-21 Thread mark . seale
We called it Black Mtn Rag tuning. Drunken Hiccups is a neat little tune. I've been messing around with various tunings and really like this one and DDAD. Mark Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:26:13 To:

Re: Good live stuff

2009-03-30 Thread Mark Seale
That's a mighty thin pony tail. Somehow it clashes with the striped bibs. Hmm, I think I'll skip that look and just go with the bare skull. I do appreciate the camera angle on Mike's right hand. I need to keep that picture in my head. The rest of the picture, well Mark On Sun, Mar 29,

Re: Need A Band Name

2009-03-30 Thread Mark Seale
Wasn't Chambergrass one of the Berline trio recordings? You don't have the requisite fiddle in your trio (ok, I'm a bit biased) so I'll lead with: Bucklerash. :) Mark On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 12:25 PM, sgarrity shaungarr...@hotmail.com wrote: So me and two pickin' buddies have decided to

Re: Need A Band Name

2009-03-30 Thread Mark Seale
All Pick No Bow. M On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 1:17 PM, sgarrity shaungarr...@hotmail.com wrote: Berline, Crary and Hickman did release a compilation recording of all instrumentals called Chambergrass. I'm from OK and used to go to Byron's shop all the time. So that's kinda where the idea

Re: Bonaparte

2009-04-01 Thread Mark Seale
Sure DDAD is possible. The Low D is REALLY low and slappy. You could also do it as ADAD. Mark On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 4:16 PM, Robin Gravina robin.grav...@gmail.comwrote: Got hooked on A.A. Gray's Bonaparte's retreat - I think Pete Seeger does it similarly, but frankly I'm not really up on

Re: Redneck Haiku

2009-04-02 Thread Mark Seale
Whoops, sent the first draft on accident. I need to learn how to count. Tobacco spit cup Sittin in my cup holder Not Dr. Pepper :) On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 12:15 PM, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Copenhagen spit cup Sittin in my cup holder Not Dr. Pepper On Tue, Mar 31, 2009

Re: Can anyone explain ...about C 16?

2009-04-08 Thread Mark Seale
Seasick Steve :) And you weren't the only one that thought it was C16. http://deddogblog.blogspot.com/2007/09/c16_647.html M On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 7:38 AM, Linda lj...@intas.net.au wrote: The Australian media is all worked up just now about a guy from the states that I think calls

Re: Our First Gig

2009-04-10 Thread Mark Seale
Good on ya for getting out there. $7 is $7! I've certainly played for less... As for going stone cold blank, I've been working on Stoney Point and went to a jam session last night. I was all set to pull it and lay it on 'em, couldn't do it. I couldn't get the first note out. Still can't. I

Re: Bonaparte

2009-04-21 Thread Mark Seale
of Shorty's recordings. He's one of the best. http://www.texasshorty.com/Home.html Mark Seale On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 11:32 PM, avalo...@gmail.com avalo...@gmail.comwrote: Boy, I love this tune. I pick it a lot. Texas Shorty and John Hartford did it on a rather rare recording which

Re: Bonaparte

2009-04-21 Thread Mark Seale
collections are some of the best around. Mark On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 8:28 AM, Don Grieser adobeinthepi...@gmail.comwrote: Mark, thanks for that link! On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 6:57 AM, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: The Texas Shorty/John Hartford recording called Old Sport

Re: Personal YouTube Videos

2009-04-22 Thread Mark Seale
Nice picking Shaun. I think I would have gone ahead and busted open the bottle of JW Blue. When did you get the Kimble? I always admired that Red Diamond A5 in your other videos. Mark On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 6:18 PM, sgarrity shaungarr...@hotmail.com wrote: Time for some new ones. Be sure

Re: Bonaparte

2009-04-22 Thread Mark Seale
taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Robin, Have you ever heard Ed Haley's version of Boneypart's Retreat? Tater On Apr 1, 4:28 pm, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Sure DDAD is possible. The Low D is REALLY low and slappy. You

Re: Personal YouTube Videos

2009-04-22 Thread Mark Seale
is not special enough for JW Blue? Dammit man, crack that puppy. Or Chimay blue, red, or white(if you're gonna drink beer). Sot On Apr 22, 7:26 am, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Nice picking Shaun. I think I would have gone ahead and busted open the bottle of JW Blue

Re: Personal YouTube Videos

2009-04-22 Thread Mark Seale
Blanton's is in yet another financial category. Woodford Reserve is really good, but it's a little sweet for my regular taste. M On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 1:36 PM, Mando Chef saltydogli...@gmail.com wrote: Ah Woodford Reserve, delicious! Blanton's, bulleit and Elijah Craig.

Re: Personal YouTube Videos

2009-04-23 Thread Mark Seale
wrote: Now what's wrong with a good sniff of the gas tank of yer truck... On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 8:53 PM, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Blanton's is in yet another financial category. Woodford Reserve is really good, but it's a little sweet for my regular taste. M

Re: Personal YouTube Videos

2009-04-23 Thread Mark Seale
Videos and they say that hard work and persistence are values of the past... On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 4:16 PM, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Fantastic. A goal without a plan is just a dream. M On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 9:12 AM, Trey Young email_t...@yahoo.com wrote: I had

Re: Personal YouTube Videos

2009-05-05 Thread Mark Seale
... On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 8:53 PM, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Blanton's is in yet another financial category. Woodford Reserve is really good, but it's a little sweet for my regular taste. M On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 1:36 PM, Mando Chef saltydogli

Re: Garfield's Blackberry Blossom

2009-05-11 Thread Mark Seale
Speaking of tunes not falling under the fingers, how's Chirps and Williams coming? M On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 9:35 AM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: Big Duh, No tab, but notation. Beware the wrath of Garfield's BB. I've whittled on this thing for the past 5-6 years off and

Re: Garfield's Blackberry Blossom

2009-05-11 Thread Mark Seale
can someone send me a couple versions of this tune? I've only heard the two on Youtube. M On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 9:16 PM, Don Grieser adobeinthepi...@gmail.comwrote: Well, after listening to Haley and NBB again, it's all about the shuffle, isn't it? On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 8:09 PM,

Re: Anne-Hathaway Wallpapers

2009-05-13 Thread mark . seale
I can believe this. First comment on my decor... All I see are bicycles... :) Mark Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Robin Gravina robin.grav...@gmail.com Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 15:31:43 To: taterbugmando@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Anne-Hathaway Wallpapers The

Re: youtube sitting on top of the world

2009-05-22 Thread mark . seale
You're right Rich. I blew my dad's mind with that after you showed it to us at the Austin workshop. Mark Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Rich DelGrosso bluzma...@earthlink.net Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 16:22:27 To: taterbugmando@googlegroups.com Subject: RE:

Re: Bluegrass Intelligencer

2009-05-27 Thread Mark Seale
Good one. Their hair is almost at Jimmy Johnson status. M On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 11:03 PM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: http://bluegrassintelligencer.com/?p=1202 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: awwww Fiddlesticks

2009-05-28 Thread Mark Seale
Pretty cool, but the first person that attacks my fiddle with a stick is going to be wearing it in their ear. :) M On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 9:36 AM, Mando Chef saltydogli...@gmail.com wrote: pretty sweet stuff that Erikson fella.

Re: Mando workshop and Big Apple'achia

2009-06-01 Thread Mark Seale
And Tater Salad! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ76pS23Ky8 M On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 9:26 PM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: Can you say twice cooked pork, boys and girls? Tater The good news is that it'l take half as long to get back and that NY Noodletown is open till

Re: Ookpik Waltz

2009-06-02 Thread Mark Seale
This is a wonderful waltz, also known as the Canadian Waltz (at least down here). I've never considered playing it on mandolin, it works really well. Nicely done, Don. Mark On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 10:40 PM, Don Grieser adobeinthepi...@gmail.comwrote: There's a song a week group over on the

Re: Dale Morris

2009-06-05 Thread Mark Seale
Dale's a wonderful fiddler, he has a great touch and really specializes in waltzes, which is rare down here. He's also a very good and prolific teacher. M On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 2:10 AM, Mando Chef saltydogli...@gmail.com wrote: Got to watch Dale Morris, former Blue Grass Boy, at the camp I

Re: Squirrel Hunters

2009-06-08 Thread Mark Seale
Good job Don. I'm loving that Gil Oval hole. I recently saw a pic of this year's batch of Model 1's. 16 instruments in a rack waiting on final setup. Droool.. I'm going to have to add this tune to the to-do list. Mark On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 12:28 PM, Don Grieser

Re: Squirrel Hunters

2009-06-08 Thread Mark Seale
sides! I also love the plain jane look of them; sort of like a wolf in sheep's clothing :) I have a slightly different picture courtesy of the starchy one... how do you post the picture in the body of your message like that? On Jun 8, 12:20 pm, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote

Re: Play it like you own it...

2009-06-08 Thread Mark Seale
Holstein - You just have to let it rip. Sit back, smile, and let the notes pour out. You'll miss some, but you'll hit more of them. I've been playing in front of folks for 30 of the 35 years I've been on this Earth and some days are good and some days just aren't. The important thing is to

Re: Squirrel Hunters

2009-06-08 Thread Mark Seale
the plain jane look of them; sort of like a wolf in sheep's clothing :) I have a slightly different picture courtesy of the starchy one... how do you post the picture in the body of your message like that? On Jun 8, 12:20 pm, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Steve sent this out

Re: Squirrel Hunters

2009-06-09 Thread Mark Seale
spy it. You gotta play that tune if your band's named after it. On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Dasspunkdassp...@gmail.com wrote: And I like Squirrel Hunters so much, I named my band after it... http://titsh.com B On Jun 8, 2:30 pm, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote

Re: Gil Model 1's

2009-06-12 Thread Mark Seale
Man alive that is some good looking wide grain spruce on the tops. Mark On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 12:59 PM, Perry Paletta perrypale...@gmail.comwrote: Here's another look at the Junior's behaving nicely --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message

Re: Ratliff R-5

2009-06-19 Thread Mark Seale
You took the plunge?!?!! Can't wait to hear it! Mark On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 8:14 AM, Mando Chef saltydogli...@gmail.com wrote: I Commissioned a new mandolin from Audey Ratliff. 10 months, can't wait. Anybody desperately need a cello, fiddle or Eastman 815? Adam

Re: songs

2009-06-21 Thread Mark Seale
If its in your head, its not copyrighted. Get it recorded (home recordings are fine) and or write it down and date it. As soon as that is done, it is officially copyrighted. Registering your copyright is another process, but it gives you an easier track in the legal system if you feel you've

Re: Speaking of Ed Haley....

2009-07-04 Thread Mark Seale
Have you tried here? http://www.mp3.com/albums/314170/summary.html?tag=albums;title;recentom_act=convertom_clk=artalb On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 7:52 PM, Steve Cantrell sec...@bellsouth.net wrote: ...I'm on the hunt for him tonight. Been looking high and low but nowhere to be found on the

Re: workshop in houston

2009-07-07 Thread Mark Seale
I'll fess up. I'll be there too. I wonder if my right hand picking will elicit the same puzzled looks it gets elsewhere... :) On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 10:58 AM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: traitor...G TB On Jul 3, 9:15 am, Mando Chef saltydogli...@gmail.com wrote: Hey

Re: What Monroe tune does this sound like?

2009-07-15 Thread Mark Seale
Sort of Kentucky Waltz like isn't it? On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 8:21 PM, Linda lj...@intas.net.au wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZhPRLUQ4MwNR=1 I can't say this is red hot picking...but kinda neat to see the variations she used to make this one tune interesting to listen to so

Re: Maiden's Prayer - Bob Wills

2009-07-17 Thread Mark Seale
Any idea which musicians were on that take? I have a couple of different takes from different musicians (without Bob.) I'm sure there is a copy of Bob's version in my dad's collection. M On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 9:12 AM, ljt lj...@intas.net.au wrote: Its the fiddle only, no lyrics version

Re: squarrls

2009-07-29 Thread Mark Seale
Just go to groups in your account settings and tatertube should be listed. Once there, its just a matter of clicking on add video and selecting the videos you've already uploaded. Which are mighty fine I might add. Mark On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 8:21 PM, Don Grieser

Tater on YouTube

2009-08-06 Thread Mark Seale
I don't know if this one has been posted. Tater on a mandola knocking out the Mississippi Waltz. Very cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0RjpgqMgSc Mark --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: Evening Prayer Blues

2009-08-10 Thread Mark Seale
Its the tune of the week over on CoMando On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 3:24 PM, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.netwrote: It might be my imagination, but I thought someone was discussing this tune recently. The thread mentioned Tater/Long on YouTube and Alan Bibey's version. I have both

Here's a cool piece of history

2009-08-11 Thread Mark Seale
http://www.mandolincafe.com/news/uploads/monroe-headstock-hires.jpg and the accompanying story http://www.mandolincafe.com/news/publish/mandolins_001107.shtml --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: What's going on?

2009-08-18 Thread Mark Seale
Really, it's too much life/action going on to keep it all straight! Some of that is a story for another time. But, in the meantime, I did acquire a new axe. Way beyond my ability level, but it sure is fine. And it cushions the blow of the rest of life on a daily basis. Chef got a chance to

Re: Something else going on

2009-08-18 Thread Mark Seale
Thanks, that's Bobby Nichols. He's a fine vocalist and a very good Tony Rice style flat picker. M On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 7:23 PM, Mike mikebunt...@shaw.ca wrote: Took a quick listen and I really like the lead vocalist. On Aug 18, 12:59 pm, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Some

More Youtube

2009-08-20 Thread Mark Seale
Tater sure has a way of showing up in videos unexpectedly (at least for me) he and Stuart knock this one out of the park. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZXBw-9gyc0 Mark --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: Stanley

2009-08-21 Thread Mark Seale
It doesn't matter a single iota what it looks like if it has the sound. You've got his 5th instrument, I would expect it to have some flaws, maybe even be considered crude by some standards. But, if it has the sound, and the playability, then you have EVERYTHING you need. M On Thu, Aug 20,

Re: Mike at Ravinia

2009-08-28 Thread Mark Seale
Tater has Carhartt's on. I thought he was a Liberty man! I'm going to see Tater in Austin next week. I look forward to the show! Mark On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 10:54 AM, Brian Ray dassp...@gmail.com wrote: Ravinia had always been one of my favorite places to see a show but since I've not

Re: Monroe Bear Family Disks

2009-09-03 Thread mark . seale
You're right. They filmed it Monday night and I was front row stage side. It was a fantastic show and regardless of which tunes they use from the 2 HOURS of taping, it will be good on TV. The show Tuesday night at Bass Music Hall was equally good. Great energy and lots of music. Mark

Re: Compton and Grier - Oct 3rd - Madison, WI

2009-09-11 Thread Mark Seale
Why can't we get this quality of music down here in Texas? M On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 8:47 AM, Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com wrote: I'm very excited to see these boys touring the Midwest... finally! 5 shows; no waiting. Gonna be great. Get yer tickets now! Sept 29th - House Concert - St.

Re: Ginny Hawker and Tracy Schwarz

2009-10-26 Thread Mark Seale
It certainly was a great show. Ginny and Tracy are treasures for continuing the music. Their unaccompanied solos just bring chill bumps to ya. And it was a treat to hear Peter sing high tenor and play the fiddle. I wish I could have stayed longer in the picking circle but it was a LONG drive

Re: Norman's sage advice

2009-11-03 Thread Mark Seale
In short, as a great fiddler told me, get it right, first. Then figure out what else it can be. Mark On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 3:50 PM, Dasspunk dassp...@gmail.com wrote: This is sage advice but in my experience, is too often used as a crutch to be lazy. And by my experience, I mean me; and

Re: Mr T Bug on PBS

2009-11-10 Thread Mark Seale
What a great show. I was privileged to be in the audience just sitting diagonally from Stuart on the front row. I was impressed to no end by the musicianship all around. It is interesting to see how they put the show together from the set list that I remember. M On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at

Re: Mr T Bug on PBS

2009-11-10 Thread Mark Seale
'70s and early '80s, but EC's work stood out from that crowd. He was one artist from that era that I couldn't help but appreciate. Bill in Nashville On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: What a great show. I was privileged to be in the audience just sitting

Re: Kenny Baker Tribute Shows

2009-11-10 Thread Mark Seale
Real fine pickin Brian and to the whole group. That is one of the all-time great records in my opinion. I've learned a great deal of fiddlin off that album. Mark On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 10:23 PM, Brian Ray dassp...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I survived the two shows I had this weekend with the

Combining a few threads

2009-11-11 Thread Mark Seale
So with the talk of Kenny Baker, improvisation, and practicing I thought I would share this. This video is a friend of mine from Missouri. He taught swing at our Fiddle camp earlier this year and will be a judge at this year's TOTFA (Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association) convention.

Re: Combining a few threads

2009-11-12 Thread Mark Seale
! catchya tonight On Nov 11, 9:40 am, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: So with the talk of Kenny Baker, improvisation, and practicing I thought I would share this. This video is a friend of mine from Missouri. He taught swing at our Fiddle camp earlier this year and will be a judge

Re: Combining a few threads

2009-11-12 Thread Mark Seale
creation like that? It's bound to be frustrating...G Putater On Nov 12, 9:22 am, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: For mando content he has a really good video of All of Me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ircY97C24Yc If you like swing stuff, he plays for Swing Deville. M On Thu

Re: Going in the bag this week...

2009-11-13 Thread Mark Seale
looking. M On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 8:05 PM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: Yessir. I'd give a purty for one of those old J45's. Rather have a J35, but who can afford the going rate? Martins just don't have that dry thunk. TBug On Nov 12, 10:38 am, Mark Seale mark.se

Re: AEAE

2009-11-23 Thread Mark Seale
Speaking of other tunings, mine is currently tuned DA DD AA DD. It makes Midnight on the Water and Bonaparte's Retreat BOOM! Credit to a workshop at Chef's house for that inspiration. M On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 11:08 PM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: Mike, Lots of valid

Re: Duff H5 for Sale

2009-11-25 Thread Mark Seale
Waitiaminnit... have we seen the new one yet? What's the scale length of it? M On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 11:02 AM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: Howdy Folks, I am making an effort to sell one of the Duff H5's I have here, #13307. It is the old Gibson scale length of 15 3/4.

Re: AEAE

2009-11-25 Thread Mark Seale
Well, on further reflection, yep, I do tune down the E string to D. :) Haven't tried it on mando yet, time to get back to work. Just added June Apple to the need to learn list. M On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 11:24 AM, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: I haven't messed with that tune

Re: New R.Wood mandos

2009-11-28 Thread Mark Seale
Is that Oregano on the headstock inlay? :) On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 1:19 PM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: John, They sound tight and new, of course.G The body size is slightly smaller than the official version will be. There is ample midrange even at this point and lots of

Re: New R.Wood mandos

2009-11-28 Thread Mark Seale
The stem is a little long LOL. On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 7:25 PM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: Ha! That's a maple leaf. Randy's idea. He said he had a bunch of Japanese maple leaf inlays in abalone and stuck one on. It was a suggestion. It won't be there on the others.

Re: New R.Wood mandos

2009-11-28 Thread mark . seale
That's a good look. My Gibson MM has the black buttons. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:25:58 To: Taterbugmandotaterbugmando@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: New R.Wood mandos Also, we talked about

Re: hearing yourself

2009-12-02 Thread Mark Seale
Hell, Adam, I can't stand to hear my voice on voicemail, much less singing! M On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 10:10 AM, Mando Chef saltydogli...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, I recorded a jam from the other day. I have recorded myself with other in the past but have never gotten used to hearing my

Re: hearing yourself

2009-12-02 Thread Mark Seale
On that same note, I've recorded a few fiddlers' contests and judging them real time is usually different than judging them from the recording. The mind's a funny thing. M Speaking of which, the Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association annual convention is this weekend in Nacogdoches, TX. Come one,

Re: Tis the Season

2009-12-02 Thread Mark Seale
nice! I like the way that Gil is coming alive. M On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 2:28 PM, 14strings perrypale...@gmail.com wrote: Howdy I put the TAB to this Christmas tune up in the files section last year and finallly got around to making a YouTuber...it's sort of the opposite of Old

Re: Check out this guys technique

2009-12-07 Thread Mark Seale
Should be this: http://www.candyrat.com/ M On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 2:57 PM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: Hey Mark, The link to 'candyrat' is not working. Is there a mispelling? Bugs On Dec 7, 10:18 am, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Spend some time

Re: Curmudgeon's Muse

2009-12-07 Thread Mark Seale
Tater - I just got back from the Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association annual convention and contest. 36th Annual to be exact. Our Senior division (60 and over) used to be the largest contest of the day. Now, our Junior division (16 and under) had almost as many contestants as our Open division.

Texas Fiddling

2009-12-10 Thread Mark Seale
Well, my 4 years as president of the Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association ended this past weekend, though I will stay on as a member of the board. One of the things we have rededicated ourselves to is archiving the music and contests. To that end, we have setup a channel on Youtube where we will

Re: Texas Fiddling

2009-12-14 Thread Mark Seale
Yea, Joey is a heck of a guitar thumper as well. M On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Petimar p...@petimarpress.com wrote: Give it a look, if nothing else to watch some legendary guitarists demonstrate swing backup. Most of the videos feature Royce and Ray Franklin, Anthony Mature, Rex

Re: Old Tennesse River

2009-12-16 Thread Mark Seale
Well damn, I nailed it! I told Chef as part of this discussion that the breaks had to be Mon, but that was pure Tater rhythm. My ear must be getting better! M On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 11:13 AM, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: Spunk, Yea I did. I played all the rhythm and the

Re: Old Daingerfield

2010-01-03 Thread Mark Seale
No doubt all great players. But, if I walked into the room while Joliff was playing the first tune on this clip, I would not have known it was Mississippi Waltz, and I play the tune! And on Old Daingerfield with Alex, again really done well, but why the need to separate the 3rd part? Because

Re: Old Daingerfield

2010-01-03 Thread Mark Seale
http://www.myspace.com/oldcircle - Original Message - From: Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com To: taterbugmando@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 3, 2010 4:49:10 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: Old Daingerfield No doubt all great players. But, if I walked

Re: Old Daingerfield

2010-01-03 Thread Mark Seale
, lots of very complicated licksall good to see. Flying fingers. linda On Jan 4, 1:46 pm, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Don't get me wrong, they are fantastic musicians and I can listen to that stuff all day. And being a Texas Fiddler, I'm all for tune development

Re: Old Daingerfield

2010-01-04 Thread Mark Seale
wrote: Nawsuh, it ain't just you... Bugs On Jan 3, 6:49 pm, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: No doubt all great players. But, if I walked into the room while Joliff was playing the first tune on this clip, I would not have known it was Mississippi Waltz, and I play the tune

Re: Old Daingerfield

2010-01-04 Thread Mark Seale
. Tbug On Jan 4, 5:28 pm, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: I think it would be inappropriate to try to answer that for them. They do seem to be enjoying and living in the music they are playing, and that comes out. But, they are still fairly young players, and while technically

Re: Alex playng Old Time

2010-01-04 Thread Mark Seale
I LOVE Tatiana's fiddling. Her bowing is on par with ANYONE. She can fiddle the true old-time stuff like she's been doing it for 50 years. M On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 8:27 PM, mandoho...@comcast.net wrote: This Alex's sister, Tatiana. She is only 14 and got some chops too. She can sing and

Re: Old Daingerfield

2010-01-05 Thread Mark Seale
, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.comwrote: If that's the case, then I'd say that there are 360 degrees of points on the circle that represent intersections with knowledge I personally have not obtained. It never feels like progress, just a mad dash to keep up. TB On Jan 4, 7:57 pm, Mark Seale

Re: Alex playng Old Time

2010-01-05 Thread Mark Seale
Yes it has. The difference, IMO, is that the OT music purveyors hold much more tightly to playing it in its original form. In fact, they get down right offended if you take one of their beloved standards and do much with it. While some musicians find that limiting, it does, by its very nature,

Re: Old Daingerfield

2010-01-05 Thread Mark Seale
for it to change because I want to hear some new, truly great music and settling for circus antics and musical masturbation is robbing me of the chance. I would challenge these immensely talented kids to dig deeper and really learn how to play. Brian On Jan 3, 6:49 pm, Mark Seale

Re: Old Daingerfield

2010-01-08 Thread Mark Seale
these immensely talented kids to dig deeper and really learn how to play. Brian On Jan 3, 6:49 pm, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: No doubt all great players. But, if I walked into the room while Joliff was playing the first tune on this clip, I would not have known

Re: Starting from scratch....sort of.

2010-01-19 Thread Mark Seale
Tater - I don't know what brought this on, and from the sounds of it, I don't want to. Now, I'm not going to tell you not to practice and keep working, everybody has to do that. But I will say that what you do inspires a bunch of us to play music musically. Listening to you and really hearing

Sarah Jarosz

2010-01-20 Thread Mark Seale
Thought some of you might want to take advantage of this deal. Just saw it on Facebook. Sarah Jarosz's album Song Up In Her Head is available NOW for $1.99, today and tomorrow only! http://bit.ly/5NV0lb Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: Starting from scratch....sort of.

2010-01-20 Thread Mark Seale
That brings to mind the singing of Ginny Hawker and Tracy Schwarz. Purposefully in between notes and it just sends chills up your spine. It would drive a technical sound man nuts, I'm certain, but it wouldn't have the same effect if it were dressed up. I gotta thank MandoChef for getting me out

Re: Sarah Jarosz

2010-01-20 Thread Mark Seale
, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Ah, that oughta be good. Sarah's a serious young lady and seriously talented. TBug On Jan 20, 12:37 pm, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Thought some of you might want to take advantage of this deal. Just saw it on Facebook

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