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Medway Mud Shuffle/George's Farewell to the Whitehouse by Komrade K [Email]
Genre: Bluegrass

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Uploaded: Jan 18, 2006 - 10:50:27 PM
Last Updated: Jan 10, 2007 - 03:34:41 PM
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Description:
Two bluegrass influenced tunes which I usually play coupled with tunes by other people but which I brought together here - largely to test out my new mic. Actually this is the first time I've managed to record my acoustic fiddle on GB.

The first tune I composed last year and it's in honour of the River Medway which is tidal for much of its length and very very muddy. The second tune I composed about 15 years ago and the George referred to in the title is father to 'Dubya'...

Hardware:
German violin (about 130 years old), iMac G5 (old style - bah!), M-Audio Luna mic, Behringer Mic200 pre-amp, eMagic a62 midi.

Software:
GB2
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Great tone, great tune &mdash 01/19/06 - 10:13:51 AM
Lots of fun and energy! It sounds cleanly recorded... not sure if the mix is
a little hot in the high midrange, maybe others can add their opinion.
Very nice acoustic sound and playfully played! I can't wait to hear more of
this from you, congrats on the new Mic!
ttfn,
Drakonis

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Great tone, great tune &mdash 01/19/06 - 12:22:41 PM
Many thanks for your feedback Drak. The EQ I was using wasn't that subtle -
but overall I was fairly happy with the sound (actually better than I expected!)

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refreshing sound &mdash 01/19/06 - 11:34:18 AM
I feel I have been entertained.


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refreshing sound &mdash 01/19/06 - 12:24:29 PM
I'm very glad you feel you have been entertained Mr themasses!

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yee haw! &mdash 01/19/06 - 05:10:07 PM
Great traditional fiddle feel...I guess the 130 year old violin helps? I am
suprised Billy Childish hasn't snatched you to play with him as part of the
'Medway scene'... very accomplished. I was almost tempted to dance..but
my fatigued limbs have let me down again!
Nice one
Steve

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yee haw! &mdash 01/20/06 - 10:13:06 AM
Well you see I live in Whistable, not Medway - BC only comes here on Sundays to
paint. We'll have to find a way to put a spring back in your (dance) step!

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Listening as I write &mdash 01/20/06 - 12:06:51 AM
SO far - bloody marvellous - instant reaction from me is 11 out of 10 - but then I'm a crazy folky hobo.Best part is I can just about hear your foot tappin and its that sense of rhythm makes my foot start tappin.I could easily get arrested for dancing to this! LOVED IT!! MORE! MORE! * me clapping after everyone else has finished *

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Listening as I write &mdash 01/20/06 - 09:45:43 AM
Thanks Paddler. Thanks for the comments - perked me up no end!

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Fantastic... &mdash 01/20/06 - 04:03:54 AM
And the mic is making you sound really beautiful too... Much fun. Your
double-stopping on George's eviciton notice is fantastic.

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Fantastic... &mdash 01/20/06 - 04:03:56 AM
And the mic is making you sound really beautiful too... Much fun. Your
double-stopping on George's eviciton notice is fantastic.

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Fantastic... &mdash 01/20/06 - 04:03:58 AM
And the mic is making you sound really beautiful too... Much fun. Your
double-stopping on George's eviciton notice is fantastic.

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Fantastic... &mdash 01/20/06 - 09:42:28 AM
Hey Mando! Glad you liked this so much you posted your comment 3 times!!!
But seriously - thanks for listening I really appreciate it.

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Fantastic... &mdash 01/20/06 - 05:35:38 PM
Cat on the keyboard. Honest.


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Fantastic... &mdash 01/20/06 - 05:37:24 PM
Cool cat!!


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you're dead on &mdash 01/22/06 - 08:39:31 AM
no mistakes there and the new rig sounds awesome. you may want to
think about collabing with some people in the the electronica genre - i
think that fiddle may sound cool over a composed synth track.

-u.

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you're dead on &mdash 01/23/06 - 03:09:15 AM
Why thank you! I'm certainly up for more of that type of collab - check out
Dance of the Jealous Pagan and Meen Teem (Fiddler on
the Hoof Mix) which are listed on my profile page - I guess these tracks are
kinda heading in that direction already.

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nice fiddlin &mdash 01/22/06 - 03:14:47 PM
You get a terrific sound out of the antiqish instrument. Like tunes like
this and how they can bring you to a certain time period.

Thanks for sharing!!!!

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nice fiddlin &mdash 01/22/06 - 03:21:21 PM
Many thanks - it's good to get back to roots every now and then.

KK

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Cute &mdash 01/22/06 - 08:41:13 PM
Makes me wish I had a mint julep and had had the patience to
learn fretless instruments.

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Cute &mdash 01/22/06 - 09:30:42 PM
Makes me wish I had a mint julep and had had the patience to
learn fretless instruments.

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Cute &mdash 01/23/06 - 04:18:45 AM
I've never had a Mint Julep - maybe I should in order to achieve a more authentic
sound!

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oooh.... aaahh .... yahooo..... &mdash 01/23/06 - 01:07:26 AM
i love this stuff - so does the bear! thank you martyn for sharing. are you going to share again in april?? one love, xxx

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Grinnin' &mdash 01/23/06 - 09:45:16 AM
Great fun! Great violin playing. I really enjoy your style Mr. K. I can almost here the bango, guitarI, stand-up bass and harmonica. have a similar old German violin. This inspires me to learn how to play it. Great tune!

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Great! &mdash 01/26/06 - 07:00:35 PM
Hey, this is great. Real honest to God music not generated by a
computer! I'm loving the artists on MacJams like you and The Tiler who
are using new technology but keeping it old school. I voted 8s and 9s.
I'm glad I dropped by to hear your playing.

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Great! &mdash 01/26/06 - 07:15:34 PM
Can't say I'm always old school (but I like to get in touch with it frequently -
good for the spirit...) However, many thanks for your comment (and particularly
the company you put me in!!!)

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This is waht I get for being busy! &mdash 02/23/06 - 09:45:52 AM
I had to go back to find this! sorry I didn't hear it earlier...a real gem!

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george's farewell....... &mdash 03/01/06 - 05:28:43 PM
and hopefully his whole administration. nice nice nice......lovely melody and composition that makes you wanna dance...... like when george leaves..... he he. very nice double-stops...... i know that takes a bit o technique.......

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nice fiddlework &mdash 03/12/06 - 03:24:25 PM
Was the ominous "and that aint all" at the end a fore warning of bush's to come?

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nice fiddlework &mdash 03/13/06 - 04:27:35 AM
You know I'd never thought about that until now - but deep down that's
probably what I intended!!

KK

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Lovin it &mdash 04/20/06 - 12:14:48 PM
I love this: you remind me of John Hartford (on the fiddle y'know), and every thing I hoped GarageBand cd be.

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Lovin it &mdash 06/03/06 - 03:55:57 AM
Thank you very much (very flattered by the comparison).

KK

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You got me... &mdash 05/27/06 - 08:55:16 AM
...Appalachain clogging, over here in Pennsylvania! And I'm of latin descent. lol!

Terrific playing. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

There are s few of fiddle festivals in these parts. You'd fit in nicely.

a definite keeper.

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You got me... &mdash 06/03/06 - 03:54:23 AM
Many thanks Scorp (I'm trying to imagine an Appalachian/Salsa crossover here!).

If I'm ever in Pennsylvania - I'll look you up and we can try out one of those
fests.

KK

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Perfect !!! &mdash 08/05/06 - 02:37:39 AM
how I love this sound ... just didnt wants it to stop ...
realy great msuic ...great job here well done !!

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Hot fiddle playing &mdash 09/22/06 - 06:06:36 PM
I love that fiddle sound, great playing. If you'd be up for collab with a
guitar player let me know! I love old time, bluegrass, irish.

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Re: Hot fiddle playing &mdash 09/24/06 - 07:01:09 PM
Thanx MunichG - glad you liked it. I'm more than happy to do a collab
(although these things tend to take a bit of time with me...)

KK

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