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Location: Chicago | I propose an alternative to "Rate you own playing"; How about honest and specific words of praise for our comrades here? I can start:
Randy: The "slack key" video was NICELY played (liked the blues too). I was impressed by the tone and flow. The first of many.
Roman: Beautiful video presentation. Powerful and articulate lead playing. "Stairway of Life" my favorite composition.
Jeff Burns: A one-man orchestra and support system: rhythm guitar, syth lead... The Burns compositions keep us! He is 75% of the trio! Favorites: Bozo's Waltz (Low Tide Waltz), The Egyptian, Burnign Question.
Pascal's video "Les Scenaristes" (Dadi) is gorgoeus. Amazing tone and execution. |
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| Hear, hear.
Bobbo and sleepy eyes mcgee stuff off the first OFC cd.
Where is phil these days? |
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| I don't know why but I forgot waskel's "Rest" cd, which is supposed to be reflective and meditative but sounds best when you crank the volume.
And some guy called cliff who sings. |
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Location: Chicago | Indeed. "Rest" is a CD that is true to its name!
Sergio Lara: gotta mention the Country Artist. I caught a clip of him playing in a duo setting, some sweet string jazz. An OFC member with unique chops and musical interests. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | sheesh, way too many between the CD's, the Tour DVD's, and seeing some live at various gatherings.
Bobbo playing Petty. Gil (Ignimbyte) channeling Jim Croce. MusicMishka's song about his daughter. Waskel on his Adamas.. And that's just lobby jams.. no way to catalog all of it! |
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Location: Jet City | haven't heard much from the group, but Randy's youtubes are great. I caught cliff doing a Jack Johnson tune pretty darn well too.
ovationlover posted some nice stuff he did with his 2080 too. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Get the CD's here and contact Waskel about the Tour DVD's. If he doesn't have some copies ready to go I can burn mine. |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | I haven't met anyone yet on the OFC who hasn't impressed me with their abilities either:
a.) Playing
b.) Singing
c.) Songwriting
4.) Recording
5.) Friendship
6.) Hospitality
I would gladly welcome a fraction of any of your skills... |
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Location: SoCal | Don't forget the incredible butthead imitations that a number of us do...... |
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Location: Tennessee | Imitations, Paul? ;)
For specific praise, I've gotta give a shout-out to Beal. He just keeps getting better and better, and really coaxes some great sounds out of his acoustic guitars, from swampy blues tunes, to bluegrass rhythms and licks, to tasty lead guitar solos in support of Davis Turner.
The lead solo guitar piece you played leading into your wind song was something really excellent, Beal. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Witko for his ability to stir and observe.
Beal and Miles for giving solid based history lessons.
Jerome for having the "World Encyclopedia" of a website on O's and A's.
Everyone with spare parts (Ovation).
Moody pi getting most of the flack I deserve but they can't remember my name.
But most of all - I appreciate Alpep!
No matter how bad my day seems to be all I have to do is call him up and ask him about his... and I start feeling that my life ain't so bad after all. |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | +1 to all of the above!
but also: (in no particular order)
stonebobbo in Amelia playin right field
Music Mike and his "wind" song and guidance
Tim n Tidewater and his abundent enthusiasm
g8r's intensity
Paul's music knowledge and patience
Lanaki's dedication, drive, and professionalism
Alpep's and Miles vision
TRboy's and Jas's roadtrip thrills (shoulda been with us)
Trader's friendship
Beal's generosity
Zilla and his family
Matt's teaching ability, that only matches his playing ability
last but not least, every OFCer's brotherhood! |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Specific Praise goes out to....Cliff
Cliff is brass and sharp witted....always has a "biting" :rolleyes: comment or comeback to post! (that's what we luv about him!) but he is also a tireless promoter of Ovations and the OFC...I've watched (stalked? :eek: ) Cliff at the past couple of factory tours I've been to and I've seen him go around to everyone and speak to them, even if it was nothing more than to just say "hi"..... means a lot to 1st timers and oldies too!
All without being asked to!
He also helps out with the classes and especially the Jams!
(sounds like a real good candidate for OFC member of the year!!!?.... ;) )
But not to slight anyone else here, I like to praise every member on this board ....From the member with the most posts (which just happens to be Cliff! :cool: ) to the member with only 1 post (and the lurkers too!) because we all make this place "special" and unlike any other forum on the net...... |
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Location: NJ | (check's in the mail, Mike.) |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | ;) |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | Jeez... talk about MUSHY!!! |
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Location: NJ | i threw up a little in my mouth |
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Location: NJ | bad kielbasa. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Emptying pizza boxes for your next shipment Al? |
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Location: NJ | you know what? if i shipped guitars wrapped in concrete I would still get crap about it.
I challenge ANYONE to come close to my record of guitars shipped without incident |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by alpep:
I challenge ANYONE to come close to my record of guitars shipped without incident Ummm, hey TJ are ya gonna step up? 
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Location: Upper Left USA | "i threw up a little in my mouth"
Quote of the Month - Alpep
Feel the love... |
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Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | "Specific Praise goes out to....Cliff"
Now he's gonna be impossible to deal with ....... |
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Location: NJ | ". . Now he's gonna be impossible to deal with ......."
So says the "professional ex-partner" . . . . |
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Location: south east Michigan | "So much in love with us are we.... that you could kiss you and I could kiss me."
Tommy Smothers |
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Honest & SPECIFIC Praise for Members
