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Ross Garren
153 posts
May 05, 2016
10:54 AM
Thought ya'll might enjoy this performance of an original tune by Vikram Devasthali! I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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Ross Garren

The Sheriffs of Schroedingham
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2chops
517 posts
May 05, 2016
1:22 PM
So I'm sitting in my cubicle at work, taking a quick break to give this a listen. First line, I start cracking up hoping no one looks over to see what's up. Whew! Second line, I like the nod to Garbage Man by Bobbie Rush.

Fun song. Like Steve Martin said, you just can't sing a sad song while playing the banjo.
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I'm workin on it. I'm workin on it.
snowman
202 posts
May 05, 2016
5:03 PM
way different ----way cool----

LOVED THE VOCAL HARMONY--wish my band friends were motivated to learn or at least try harmonizing--their gutless--had to buy a helicon harmonizer--there are times where u absolutely need added vocals --i use one voice only not 2--usually higher--at med volume ,so not so intrusive--I even recorded the harmony for them ---gutless-

off the subject sorry--but I really liked the harmony----good post ---

never worked in a cubicle--Z chops [I wish I could have heard yr laugh---cool song

oh ya the banjo [happy instrument] he's timing was excellent

harp was mostly for fill and not overdone--mean that complementary.

Last Edited by snowman on May 05, 2016 5:09 PM
2chops
518 posts
May 05, 2016
6:18 PM
Snowman...Up till 4 years ago, I worked hard labor type jobs. Was all busted up and got laid off. Had to make the break for it. This desk job came along and was my chance to heal up and hone some new skills. I have an exit plan for later this year.

Back to the thread.
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I'm workin on it. I'm workin on it.

Last Edited by 2chops on May 05, 2016 6:34 PM
snowman
203 posts
May 05, 2016
6:40 PM
Didn't mean anything duragatory at all,,

Its just I pictured a guy in a cubicle listening to this-- heck man

Im 63 64 in may --do a solo deal with rack-paint houses and now "god forbid" WORK AT 'k MART' TO HELP GET THROUGH WINTER---Im not very judgmental.

Use to bar tend-- play music and paint houses ----depending on season and weather---in a ski resort----did that for 25 years-to old for bartending---can't handle the humor

Don't care if your a trashman or famous musician---all thats good to me---Don;t care for drug dealers --thats no way, to make a living

oops I don't get political much on this sight---Pt is I respect all people who work for a living

Really did Like the song
STME58
1680 posts
May 05, 2016
11:42 PM
That is a fun song and I loved the way the harp blended in to the harmony.

snowman, there is a long history of labor politics in folk music. Phil Ochs came to my mind as I heard this song. Woody Guthrie, Cisco Houston, Bob Dylan and many others wrote great songs that were political. But, as you infer, it is wise to stick to the music on this forum. Even though this is a pretty level headed bunch that can handle a bit of disagreement with civility.
2chops
519 posts
May 06, 2016
4:03 AM
Snowman...I know there was nothing derogatory about your cubicle comment. I was just saying that I didn't either til recently. I never thought I would. But here I am. For now. No biggie.

Again on the song, and the harp part in particular, I too liked how it was there as a subtle flavoring to the dish. A hint cayan rather than a few spoon fulls of crushed reds. This is one of those times that when played out, it would likely get a lot of comments on how the harp should have played more in it. That's when you know there was just the right amount of harp. Leave them wanting more.


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RyanMortos
1561 posts
May 06, 2016
5:52 AM
Nice.

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dougharps
1220 posts
May 06, 2016
8:07 AM
Ross, this is the kind of music I have been playing and listening to more and more as opposed to amplified blues. It crosses genre boundaries, but is usually acoustic or semi-acoustic music. Some of it is bluesy, some folksy, some bluegrassy, some country, but all of it is cool. It is not really well represented at SPAH.

I really enjoyed the video and your approach to playing music in this style.
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Crawforde
109 posts
May 06, 2016
12:37 PM
Great teamwork, you guys work well together and enjoy it, and that comes out in the music.
Nice style, amazing restraint and timing and harmony from all the band members.
It was a real pleasure to listen too.
Nice recording and camera work too!
Goldbrick
1432 posts
May 06, 2016
1:35 PM
nice
robbert
408 posts
May 06, 2016
1:57 PM
Good song. Delightfully ironic. Enjoyed the performance. God forbid, modern folk music!
JustFuya
912 posts
May 06, 2016
4:36 PM
Refreshing and well done. I get a 60s Greenwich Village folk vibe a la Peter, Paul & Mary etc.
Rubes
984 posts
May 08, 2016
2:36 AM
Loved it Ross! Yes I too am hopefully goin' down a similar road.....

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Last Edited by
Rubes on May 08, 2016 2:37 AM
Ross Garren
154 posts
May 09, 2016
2:00 PM
Hey Guys,
Thank you all for taking the time to listen to this! Vikram is a really talented writer and we had a lot of fun recording this with him. He wrote a couple of songs with us for our last record and we've got another video like this (with this singing) coming out soon...he definitely takes us to some different territory and we're very appreciative to get to work with him regularly!
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Ross Garren

The Sheriffs of Schroedingham
Ross's Website
tf10music
269 posts
May 11, 2016
3:11 PM
Great playing/musicianship on all fronts. Really digging the melodies -- they sit well together, and don't feel cliched, which is nice/rare in folk compositions these days since the fixation with the foot-stomping and 'woah-oh-ing' took hold some 7 or 8 years ago (under the guise of 'indie folk revivalism').

I thought the lyrics were a bit heavy-handed and ended up retreading enough familiar ground that the cubicle twist didn't really feel like much of a twist anymore. I didn't really sense a unique way of seeing the world. Solid, but nothing setting them apart. That is me being a stickler.

If I walked into a bar and heard this song playing, I'd be into it and I'd stay for more, which some might argue is the most important thing. I might agree with them, depending on my mood, or the hour of the day, etc.

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