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Smoke Signals

Posted:
20 Feb 2011, 20:07
by rogera
The Outlaws recorded some great guitar instrumentals in the early 60s and this one is from their LP "Dream of the West".
Like many other groups of the time, their sound was quickly recognizable.
I hope that you enjoy listening to it.
Smoke Signals
Re: Smoke Signals

Posted:
21 Feb 2011, 11:01
by Rjanuarsa
Beautifully done Roger!. Some authentic reverb on your guitar there.
Regards,
Robby
Re: Smoke Signals

Posted:
21 Feb 2011, 21:53
by rogera
I'm glad that you liked that one Robby. Thanks for the kind comments.
Re: Smoke Signals

Posted:
21 Feb 2011, 22:46
by Stratpicker
Hi Roger
Must admit to knowing little about the Outlaws. You've done a great job with the "feel" of the piece and the guitar sounds absolutely smashing. Loved the Vox Humana coming in towards the end - that made me think of the Joe Meek touch.
Spot on!
cheers
ian
Re: Smoke Signals

Posted:
22 Feb 2011, 11:44
by Phil McGarrick
Hi Roger - Really nice tone on your guitar. Not a song I know but played perfectly.
Especially liked the dampened parts.
Cheers Phil
Re: Smoke Signals

Posted:
22 Feb 2011, 19:46
by rogera
Thanks for that Ian and Phil.
Ian, I thought that I'd heard of most different kinds of Vox amps but I can honestly say that I haven't come across a Vox Humana !

Re: Smoke Signals

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22 Feb 2011, 21:24
by Stratpicker
Re: Smoke Signals

Posted:
22 Feb 2011, 23:05
by dave robinson
Nice sound and playing but to be honest IMHO a very mediocre tune.
Re: Smoke Signals

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23 Feb 2011, 09:02
by dobroman
Hi Roger,
Nicely played . . . but wouldn't have expected anything else!!
I too was a fan of The Outlaws, my personal favourites being "Swingin' Low" and "Last Stage West".
Regards
Brian
Re: Smoke Signals

Posted:
26 Feb 2011, 23:07
by rogera
Thanks for your reply Brian - The Outlaws didn't record all that many instrumentals but there were a few gems.
Dave - I do agree that the melody line in this number isn't a strong point, but in my opinion the sound that Joe Meek was able to achieve more than compensated for it.