Have always wanted to play Yakety Axe, but could never even come close to the speed and precision Chet (and other posters on this board) could play. Chet will always own this song, everyone knows that, I knew it was impossible to even come close.
So I slowed it down and tried to make it my own.
-With all respect, humility and deference I "talk-sang" the Merle Travis lyrics that I loved so much when Chet included them.
-I couldn't bear to have just my face in there during the lyrics so I thought about what would be a good alternative- which is of course shots of Chet playing, from the you tubes we have all seen.
Again used with respect and NOT to imply I could ever share the stage with Chet (ha!)
-Finally I added a lead break borrowing from Jitterbug Waltz
Thanks, thought I'd try something different, since Chet's perfect version already exists. Chuck/Cincinnati
Re: Yakety Axe video
Very nice. I enjoyed your creativity. Thanks for posting...
- Carl Martin
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Re: Yakety Axe video
Veerrrrryyyy clever editing...
Playing was purty good, too
Playing was purty good, too
...that's how it looks to me...The opinion expressed above is my own and does not necessarily reflect the views of this station. Your mileage may vary...
Audio samples: http://www.youtube.com/user/acountrygent/videos
That should do it.
Audio samples: http://www.youtube.com/user/acountrygent/videos
That should do it.
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Re: Yakety Axe video
Very clever arrangement....BOTH on the tune AND the video! I enjoyed it!
- Terry Tolley
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Re: Yakety Axe video
I really liked "Michelle".Great playing!
Mark
Mark
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Re: Yakety Axe video
Excellent. Thanks for posting.
GaryL
GaryL
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Re: Yakety Axe video
That's fun to watch and hear, Chuck. Neat ideas in what you've put together and really fine playing. Tremendous talent you have. Thanks for posting.
Art Sims
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Re: Yakety Axe video
Carl, Norm, Terry, Mark, Gary and Art. Thank you. It just means so much when people on this board, (given the excellent players here) provide positive comments. Makes me want to work harder (and like most of us I'm already working hard). MUCH appreciated. Thank you all. Chuck/Cincinnati
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Re: Yakety Axe video
Chuck, I know what it's like to learn everything merely from listening and then putting out own "twist" on things. It takes a lot of inborn talent combined with lots of practice. You did a great job!
Rande Dager
We are all capable of doing more than we think we can!
We are all capable of doing more than we think we can!
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