lastCall

Hi,

This is a 'cry in your beer' type steel guitar tune.

In other words...not for the squeamish or faint of heart. Or anyone with perfect pitch.

But, if you don't fall into any of those categories and are interested, go get a beer to cry into (go ahead, I'll wait) and check it out here:
http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=12220226


As always, comments, suggestions, complaints and/or confessions are welcomed.

Thanks!

Not my sort of music to be honest, but i admire your playing a lot.

Drunk chicks are easier









To talk to... That steel is hypnotic. Great mix too, the saxes, horns, keys, all just silky smooth.

I'll keep this short . . . Loved it!


Kev

I re-listened to this tune today and, man...it is SO sloooow. Thanks for hanging in there with it!

notnat: Hey, brother Frank! Thank you muchly for listening and being the first commenter. Glad you liked it.

blipp:

Not my sort of music to be honest

No worries, John...this isn't anyone's sort of music  I do, however, appreciate the listen and the kind comments on my playing.


ohgrant:

Kind of has a 50's flavor

Hi Grant, yep it definitely has a 50's vibe...glad you liked that. Thanks for checking it out...I appreciate your time and the positive comments.


The Band19: 

Drunk chicks are easier

Well, the more they drink, the better I look! 
Thanks very much for listening and commenting. I appreciate the kind words on the mix.


Lynn: Hi Lynn, you are too kind, my friend! Thanks very much!


drumstixkev: Hi Kev, thanks for checking out the tune. Glad you liked it!


vechung: Hi Vicente, thanks for stopping by and for the positive comments.

Did you use a lap steel or just a regular guitar?

Actually, it's a pedal steel guitar. Thanks again!

Yes sir, Frank called it: get out the bourbon and beer  I'll bring some pretzels.


Gary, that was seriously well done.  I mean it was just letter perfect!

evadianepug: Hey Warren, how are ya? It's always great to hear from you. I don't know about that 'world class' stuff but I appreciate the listen and the kind words. Congrats on the 25 years...nothing to cry about there!

philz: Hi Phil. Thanks very much for listening and commenting. I've always enjoyed your music and I'm glad you liked this tune.

Freddy J: Hi Freddy. Yea, I've spent more time in seedy bars than I care to admit...but the dives are way more interesting than the upscale places IMHO  Thanks for checking out the tune...glad you liked it.

Wow, Gary, this is really killer!
 
You've got an absolutely fantastic instrumental, with tons of super tasty steel guitar licks, sitting on a perfect bed of pristine instrumentation, all in a clean and wide, pro quality mix!
 
Phenomenal job, buddy, a true pleasure to listen to!
Bob

Some of the best playing I have heard on this forum, Gary. Just hypnotic.

I will have to post a picture of me with my steel.. brings back memories.

Very cool Gary.  I'm with Frank.. I love all your stuff and this no exception!

Daryl

NICE!

guitartrek: 

The steel guitar is simply awesome.

Well, steel guitar IS the king of instruments! haha...Thanks very much, Geno although, compliments like 'awesome' should be reserved for productions like yours. Thanks for listening, I appreciate the comments on the tune and mix.


Bob Oister: Hi Bob. Thanks for the listen and for the positive comments on the playing and mix. Love your 'Concrete Sky' video, BTW.


jamesg1213: Hi James, Thank you for listening, taking the time to comment and for the kind words.


jamesyoyo: Thank you, James! Much appreciated.


notnat:

I'm downloading everything on your SC page

hooboy...that's incredibly flattering Frank but most of the stuff on that SC page isn't worth listening to much less downloading. But I guess you've figured that out by now  


When I first started working on the tune I tried both 6/8 and shuffle rhythms but I don't remember why I went with the shuffle...however, every bit of advice you've given me has been on the money so I'll definitely check out the 6/8 again. Thanks for the advice and for listening again.


darylcrowley: Hi Daryl. Thanks for checking out the tune. Glad you like it.

I will have to post a picture of me with my steel

Yes! Post it, please!


CLEAN: Hi Mark. How are ya? Great to hear from you. Thanks for stopping by. Glad you liked it and I appreciate the positive comments. Great job by you the the Geronimo Cowboy on 'Sometimes a Man'.


sharke: Thanks very much!


paulo: 

Not really my thing stylistically speaking

Hi Paulo, I always find it gratifying and encouraging when people are open-minded enough listen to music that is outside of their own genre. And you are consistently one of those people. Thanks very much the listen and the kind comments. 

This is so mighty fine Mr. Gary..
As Frank said, your stuff is top shelf...

notnat: Hi Frank, Thanks very much...your're way too kind!  BTW, I attempted to try 'lastCall' in 6/8 but the problem I ran into is that, if the drum program is using a 6/8 pattern, the project has to be in 6/8 or the measures don't line up.  Changing the whole project to 6/8 would mean (as far as I could figure) changing note values on the other midi tracks (piano, organ and bass) to get them to line up.  In the end it was a good idea but just more work than I wanted to put into the tune.  But, thanks again for the suggestion!

timidi: Hi Tim.  As always, thanks for checking out the tune.  I'm glad you liked it!

foxwolfen:

Steel (or any slide) guitar makes me want to stab pencils into my ears to stop the pain

Hi Shad, I tried to warn you but you just had to find out for yourself, didn't you?  Thanks for giving it a shot and hanging in for a minute...and thanks for the kind words on the mix and performance.

Wow, I really like the way you've captured that "Classic" country style which is missing in so much of the modern country that they play these days. Playing is wonderfully soulful, Almost like a Charlie Pride tune without Charlie .....  Not my style, but I really liked this one !!! Great stuff, keep the faith!!!!