Unusual instrumental: "Tell It Like It Is" (Aaron Neville)

[abel]

Hi all,

I hope you are all in good health and spirit.
My interpretation of "Tell It Like It Is" (Aaron Neville).
Unusual instrumental and a real challenge to play trying to emulate Aaron's unique voice (also with a Vox AC30).
Not sure I was close at all.
Anyway, along with Sukiyaki and "Mon Vieux" (Daniel Guichard), they are the 3 songs that had the most powerful impact on me.

I hope you find it interesting:



Blessings,
Abel

[JimN]

Hi, Abel,

I certainly recognise that cupboard (closet?) behind you!

Very, very expressive playing, as always.

Best wishes,

JN

PS: Sukiyaki? That was my favourite tune... until I heard Y Viva Espana, I mean.

[abel]

Hi Jim,

I hope you enjoyed your stay in So. Calif / Nevada.
I think I even sent you the pictures with both of us in front of the cupboard with guitars.
Are you going to have your pre-Shadowmania Pipeline style gathering like you had in 2006 when I came over?.
That was something, with those beautiful Mosrites and their unique sound.

Glad you liked it,
Give my best to your lovely wife,

I hope you all have a wonderful Shadowmania.

Blessings,
Abel

[ecca]

Lovely Abe !

[tolo]

I really love the completely unique voice, tone and phrasing technique of Aaron Neville... A one off, innovator and never equalled in my opinion...

You do a fantastic job here Abel - I can hear every note and you have captured the essence of Aaron's voice and style in an effortless way.

Really great soundfile.

Best

Tony

[Plinky]

Ohh, such nice voice, sounding, relaxing and swinging!!! - Mmm, Just perfect!
Thank you for posting it!
Regards

[Phil McGarrick]

Hi Abel,
Just looked up Aaron's original on Youtube to remind me of the song.
Wow - a fantastic interpretation of his voice !- Just another example of how well you can play
different styles.
All the best.. Phil

[abel]

Greetings to all,

I am glad you liked it, the backing track being the original recording helped alot.

Eric,
I think you would do a better version than mine given your blues technique, bends and hammering and also
your great smooth distortion.

Blessings to all,
Abel