How Blue are you??

[Highway Star]

Whilst the young guns fire away at lightening speed melting their frets as they tear up and down the neck with frightening speed, accuracy and audacity.... I thought that those amongst us with a more relaxed and soulful style could take a crack at playing a blues lead. As blue as you like! LOL but.... once again.... do not post your atempt in this thread!

A vote is called for! so, if you fancy yourself as a blues legend then lay down some tuneful vibes please.

The Rules (Boring I know but... I will make them in this thread!)

This thread will close at 8pm (GMT) on Sunday 27th January
No time extensions for any reason (2 weeks is enough for a short piece like this)
Post entries to farley@6stringheaven.com anytime after the 20th as mine will be done by then so I will not have my though patterns clouded! LOL
No shredding!!!! (please...)
If you do not want to be in the vote then send it to me with JUST FOR FUN typed in your e-mail and I'll post that for peoples enjoyment only.That just about covers it I think other than.... Have Fun!

Norman

[Rob]

nice bt, I think the shredders will struggle to shred over that one :thumb:

[Lyle]

i'll do it

[zombo]

Hey I fancy this one nice slow track nice one Shaun I bet your mother would like it too? I better not record it in the shower though !!

[Bluto]

Hmmm.. I may be tempted to embarrass myself here as well i think...

Well, it'll make a change from embarrassing myself in public with my begging bowl..anyone else finding it tight after Christmas? My daughter has just told me that she has to go on a study course with her college to France....I personally think its a load of rubbish as shes studying mental health......and for that reason, why is she learning the French phrase for how many condoms do you get for a pound???:smilie_mondieu:

[bigdoug]

ok I'm in

[Blue]

I'll try and squeeze it in.

[Guitarpima]

I'm in as well. Can you post it going three times around? Seems like it would be harder only twice around.

[bluesgeek]

you mean I can't shred over it? Dangnabit! Oh go on, I'll have a go anyway ;)

[Highway Star]

I'm in as well. Can you post it going three times around? Seems like it would be harder only twice around.

That is all I have of the BT. If you wanty to modify it then feel free.

Norman

[bigdoug]

well I did mine at 3am last night, sober, best check it today its probably complete pants lol.

[zombo]

i just sent mine let me know if you get it ok Norman ?

[Highway Star]

i just sent mine let me know if you get it ok Norman ?

Yep, cheers matey! It has arrived!

Norman

[ZappaFan]

I feel the urge to get the slide out on this one, :-)

[Stempy]

I feel the urge to get the slide out on this one, :-)


I feel the urge to get my guitar out...........or shall I uke it?;)

[Highway Star]

Good news guys! Very good news. I wish I could claim it but it was Doug's idea to ask our very own Blues Supremo Mr Paul Rose to judge the entries for this one little competition so.... Fire them over to me as before, I will post them all up without a vote attached and Paul will cast his expert ear over the results!!

Some very special Limited Edition 6SH Picks will be sent to the winner!!

Carry on!

Norman

[Rick_Lamoreaux]

I have been so wanting some of those 6SH picks! I'll take a whack at it :mrgreen:

[zombo]

Good news guys! Very good news. I wish I could claim it but it was Doug's idea to ask our very own Blues Supremo Mr Paul Rose to judge the entries for this one little competition so.... Fire them over to me as before, I will post them all up without a vote attached and Paul will cast his expert ear over the results!!

Some very special Limited Edition 6SH Picks will be sent to the winner!!

Carry on!

Norman

Oh nooooooo Paul Rose I am not worthy !!

[ZappaFan]

Jeez, Paul doing the judging, no pressure then !!!!

[Highway Star]

Jeez, Paul doing the judging, no pressure then !!!!
Makes no difference really, my playing is what it is whether Paul judges or we vote.... LOL

Norman

[Lyle]

that's my bit emailed farl!

[Highway Star]

that's my bit emailed farl!

Thanks Kirk Matey!

Norman

[bigdoug]

ok mines in too :thumb:

[Rob]

Post entries to farley@6stringheaven.com anytime after the 20th as mine will be done by then so I will not have my though patterns clouded! LOL

Norman

Hmmmm!!! :aaa:

[Highway Star]

Hmmmm!!! :aaa:

Yep, they are early!! Mine's more or less sorted though. I have the tone and the pattern but.... for once.... I'm practising!! LOL Yep, me practising! LOL

I'll have a sneak preview at the weekend when mine is finished. Difficult though. Like having a birthday pressie early and not opening it! Mother will keep them safe though....

Norman

[Rob]

I found a great lesson from guthrie in an old guitar techniques from over 12 years back, I was having a clean out, no I will start again, my wife was cleaning out my closet and this mag was stuck at the back of a load of computer crap etc..

It is a gt lesson including an mp3 backer using all 5 positions of the pentatonic scale, I know we are all used to using the first position but linking them all and mixing them up is really refreshing

[ZappaFan]

5 positions ???? Now thats just showing off :-)

[zeusse]

I'll stab at this I need to take a break into something classy...what about vocals I need the practice?

[Highway Star]

I'll stab at this I need to take a break into something classy...what about vocals I need the practice?

Zuesse matey!! Nice one! If you want to add vocals mate then feel free!

Norman

[helliott]

I like the vibe on this BT. Count me in.

[Highway Star]

Today was a sad day. My sons best mate and a good friend of our family was killed in a car smash along with another friend of my sons. He was a loveable rogue who stayed over with us, ate and drank here a lot and was treated as family. He will be sorely missed. A sad day indeed and a tragic loss of a 20 year old short life.

I'll get back to this challenge in a few days when I feel more like it. Anyhow... I have five versions in. Anyone else wanting a shot just sent it to me and I'll post them up soon but probably not this weekend as planned.

Farl

[daveyravey]

Sorry to hear that Farl.

[zombo]

Today was a sad day. My sons best mate and a good friend of our family was killed in a car smash along with another friend of my sons. He was a loveable rogue who stayed over with us, ate and drank here a lot and was treated as family. He will be sorely missed. A sad day indeed and a tragic loss of a 20 year old short life.

I'll get back to this challenge in a few days when I feel more like it. Anyhow... I have five versions in. Anyone else wanting a shot just sent it to me and I'll post them up soon but spobably not this weekend as planned.

Farl

That is shocking news I am so sorry Shaun just take your time pal what can I say I am speechless!

[Guitarpima]

Terrible news. All my best for you and everyone.

[Stempy]

That's truly awful news, my sympathies go out to you.

[bluesgeek]

shit thats not good mate :(

[Blue]

Really sorry to hear that Farl.

[bwdavis99]

Prayers to yours and their families Shaun, such a tragic loss.

[helliott]

Very sorry to hear of this tragedy. As the parent of an 18-year-old, I can only imagine how tough it must be when the reality of mortality encroaches on these young lives. God Bless them all, and in particular those who have been lost in this way. For those of us with kids, and those reflecting on our own youthful days ... There, but for the grace of God ...

[bigdoug]

shocked to hear this Farl, as a father who's kids are at driving age now i feel for the families involved.

[Highway Star]

Well guys, tioday I picked up a guitar again. The Blues seemed the best thing to play so.... my attempt is done. That makes 5 for judging and one "just for fun" Which BTW I am really pleased about after all, it really is more abourt taking part and learning from other peoples efforts as well as our own. So.... are there any more people who want a stab at this?? I delayed the closing for a while say Wednesday night? Thursday Morning? Yep, After I get home from work on Thursday looks like a good time to post them up. No voting this time remember, Paul Rose has agreed to look at it for us and pick a winner!

Many thanks guys.

Farl

[ZappaFan]

I'll defo be having a go Farl. I was hoping to have a go at it today but I have been busy trying to remix our Hotel Californnia track , which took me ages to do. I'll be sure to have something done for Thurs though.

[Highway Star]

I'll defo be having a go Farl. I was hoping to have a go at it today but I have been busy trying to remix our Hotel California track , which took me ages to do. I'll be sure to have something done for Thurs though.

Thanks Neal mate.

Farl

[Stempy]

I trust you received my entry Farl, there has to be someone to come last:lol:

[Highway Star]

I trust you received my entry Farl, there has to be someone to come last:lol:

Yes mate, I have yours and I am really pleased that you had a go. Last?? As I see it there is no last. It is music matey and you are a musician, the same as the rest of us. I like music and if it is played as well as you can play it then what more could I ask of you?

Cheers matey, you are a great fella that embodies what I think 6SH is all about.

Thanks again.

Farl

[bluesgeek]

yeah mines still to come, should be in on time for thursday. Been learning new songs for the band...

[Highway Star]

Well, we now have these entries:

Kirk
Zombo
Howard
Stempy
Doug
GP
And Me of course!!

Dan (Bluto) has sent in a "Just For Fun" version as well which is cool.

Zapp and BG should be done by thursday so we will have nine versions plus a fun one (sure about that Dan?) for Paul to listen to!

Any more guys?

Norman

[Rick_Lamoreaux]

I may have something finished tonight :mrgreen:

[Highway Star]

Two more recieved, Thanks Rick L and Zuesse!

This closes later. Any More? Zapp? BG?

Norman

[bluesgeek]

Going to have to back out, I was hoping to get it sorted earlier today but I've got a new webserver to sort out so I can get a site live tomorrow :( Its going to be a late one!

[ZappaFan]

Been away working for the past couple of days. Just got back and will have something done laters. :thumb:

[Highway Star]

Been away working for the past couple of days. Just got back and will have something done laters. :thumb:

Did you get it done Neal?? I think I should post all entries later today say 6 or 7 o'clock. I guess you could still add yours but you'll have to be quick...


Norman

[bigdoug]

great cant wait to hear them all

[Highway Star]

Right then.... Here are the first five!!

Bluto's is a "just for Fun" version BTW

Norman

[Highway Star]

And the rest!!

Man Paul is going to have a tough time picking a winner!! What a feast of Blues! What I am hoping for though is a winner and two runners up!

Many thanks for all that took part BTW. Ten entries is really cool!! I'll comment on them all soon.

Norman

[Stempy]

This is great, perhaps there's some way of mixing them all together on after the other to make one huge blues fest.

[strathead]

OK gang

I have listened to the Blues entries and have selected a winner and 2 runners up.

All tracks had positive attributes, but I have chosen the 3 that to my ear sounded as
though they had the best understanding of the blues genre.

So

in 3rd place, Stempy

in 2nd place, Rick L

and in 1st place, John Bruce.

Congrats guys, and I hope the other runners up don't all hate me.

[daveyravey]

Beers on Zombo then ?????

Well done to all involved.

[Rick_Lamoreaux]

John - I'd have to say that was friggin very cool, bro! :mrgreen: WoW, lol

And congrats to Stempy for such a great effort! WoW...

[Rob]

great comp great playing congrats to all and well done John it was cool and had nice turn a rounds to. :thumb:

[Lyle]

you can go off some people so quickly - can't you Paul?

just joking - congrats to John - that was rather good :)

[Highway Star]

This is great, perhaps there's some way of mixing them all together on after the other to make one huge blues fest.

I may just have a go at that!

Norman

[Highway Star]

Congrats to Johnny Boy for an awesome entry! Brilliant and a great choice Paul!!

Rick L and Stempy, they were also bloody brilliant!

As for everyone else... big kudos to you all, I loved them all in their own way and... I've learnt a lot!

Norman

[bwdavis99]

I'd like to see this put up for a poll personally

[Stempy]

Bleedin' heck, I'm made up, I did mine on the acoustic without the aid of a plectrum and got 3rd, I can't believe it, surrounded by so much talent an' all. Wow. Hip doggedy doo.......I'm of for a beer to celebrate. Well done John BTW and everyone else.

[Highway Star]

Bleedin' heck, I'm made up, I did mine on the acoustic without the aid of a plectrum and got 3rd, I can't believe it, surrounded by so much talent an' all. Wow. Hip doggedy doo.......I'm of for a beer to celebrate. Well done John BTW and everyone else.

It was cool mate!! Well done!! I'll have a cider to celebrate with you! LOL

Brilliant!

Norman

[Guitarpima]

Well done everyone. It was worth the wait to hear the talent that resides here.

Great Job!

[bigdoug]

Fanbloodytastic First a big thank you to Paul for judging this :thumb: and gongrats to John RickL and Stempy a real treat to listen to. Welldone to everybody an all together great challenge.

[zombo]

Flippin Nora I can't believe it !!!!
To be judged by the legendary Paul Rose and win what can I say the cheques in the post Paul !!!!!!!!
I did try and keep it bluesy as I could I thought all the others where brilliant and thought I had no chance!

[Highway Star]

Flippin Nora I can't believe it !!!!
To be judged by the legendary Paul Rose and win what can I say the cheques in the post Paul !!!!!!!!
I did try and keep it bluesy as I could I thought all the others where brilliant and thought I had no chance!

I can believe it. Your playing was flippin' brilliant!! Man you have a real talent for the blues!!

I'm going to nick some licks though..... LOL

Norman

[zombo]

I can believe it. Your playing was flippin' brilliant!! Man you have a real talent for the blues!!

I'm going to nick some licks though..... LOL

Norman

I absolutely loved your version it was one of my favourites !

[ZappaFan]

Excellent tracks by everyone on this. Well done guys.

Well done to the Zombobluesmeister in winning this too.

Sorry I couldn't take part after all but things have been a bit pear-shaped around here just lately and I really havent had any free time until today.

[Highway Star]

I absolutely loved your version it was one of my favourites !

Cheers matey I enjoyed doing that one. So much good stuff in there though, I listened again and there sre some very good runs from everyone!

Norman

[Guitarpima]

This was a good one Farl! :thumb: :thumb:

[zeusse]

Fantastic John a most deserving win in my opinion too and now I have to wonder will Paul bring you in as a guest player at his next show....mmmmmm

[Rick_Lamoreaux]

Congrats guys, and I hope the other runners up don't all hate me.


Why? Zombo's my better half! :mrgreen:

[zombo]

Fantastic John a most deserving win in my opinion too and now I have to wonder will Paul bring you in as a guest player at his next show....mmmmmm


I will if he comes down to Cornwall LOL !!

[bluesgeek]

will have a listen to all later, I was mixing some demo tracks on Friday night and got a blue screen of death :( took half my hard drive with it. Only just got the backups sorted now, I don't even have sound yet *sobs*