Author Topic: Too Rolling Stoned, Ritchie style! (Read 21512 times)

Ritchie200 · « **on:** March 03, 2013, 12:35:18 am »

Ok, I have not played this much in the last few weeks in 10 - no, make that 20 years... Timing is everything, especially when you are improvising leads. Back when I had nothing to do but woodshed, it all came so easy. NOW... Holy crap, my timing is awful. But, this is all in good fun. I used to do a lot of Trower back in the 70's and 80's in the bands I was in. Here is my take on Too Rolling Stoned. There is a story on this one! I did one take and my Jack Russell Terrorist - I mean Terrier, chased one of the cats into the "amp isolation room" (bedroom) got tangled in the mic cable and pulled the mic off the acoustically suspended vibration isolated stand (ottoman with a pillow). It was towards the end of the solo, so I did another take and mixed both in the rhythm, one in the lead until the accident, and pulled up the other lead to finish it out. Nuttin' but the best for your sonic entertainment here at Blackmore studios! It sounds terrible in transition! Oh well...

Strat, into Crybaby, into homemade Univibe, into homemade tube preamp, into Major, into 4x12. Hope you like!

Jim

http://www.jimeime.com/mymusic/trower.mp3

Willabe · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2013, 01:39:15 pm »

Yeh! Smokin!

That you singing? Sounds real good.

Brad

tubenit · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2013, 01:50:20 pm »

I tried to listen to the soundclip, but my computer stated that it was ATTACKED by a virus when I attempted that.

Norton anti-virus blocked it.

with respect, Tubenit

HotBluePlates · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2013, 09:39:36 pm »

Me too. The page forwards from mediafire to something else, which trips McAfee.

I recommend posting to a different hosting service, as that one appears compromised.

EL34 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2013, 08:11:25 am »

Sounds cool Jim
Glad you are hoisting up your axe again!

Played ok for me
Some sort of blank page opened up, probably a pop up and it was blocked

Jim,
did you not figured out how to upload mp3's to your server?

sluckey · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2013, 08:03:56 pm »

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I tried to listen to the soundclip, but my computer stated that it was ATTACKED by a virus when I attempted that.

That's just Jim giving you a little something extra.

Ritchie200 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2013, 09:02:03 pm »

I'm all about GIVING - especially to Jeff!

Jim

Ritchie200 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2013, 02:19:03 am »

OK, just for 'Nit I got a painless connection that should not be a problem for his wimpy computer. So if its still a problem, it's Doug's player! Of course Tubenit, it really could be your computer. Since it is used to just having to reproduce the significantly less sophisticated Lo-Fi sound of a Tele, it might be going into shock overload trying to reproduce the delicate textures, colors, and heavenly sounds that emit from a Strat.

Just sayin'
Jim

tubenit · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2013, 04:57:09 am »

That sounded absolutely incredibly good! Loved it!

I think you did a fantastic job of getting Trower's tone! And totally nailed the vocals for that tune. Man, you can sing great! Remarkable vocals.

If I'd gone to a concert and heard you play & sing that, I'd feel like I had definitely gotten my money's worth. Cool tune .....done superbly.

You sure play some super fast riffs. I always amazed at how someone can do that.

THANKS for sharing it! I'll admit my playing is pretty lo-fi compared to yours, but it ain't the Tele. It's moi.

Good stuff! Post some more, please.

Best regards, Jeff

Ritchie200 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2013, 09:13:04 am »

no, it's the tele.....

Sorry, not my singing either! I think I got the same backing track as Doug's. I'll do another Trower and do the vocals so you can make fun of me again! Thank you for the kind words!

Jim

HotBluePlates · « **Reply #10 on:** March 06, 2013, 09:34:39 am »

Smokin' 88's for sure!!

That was really awesome! Great playing.

Platefire · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2013, 09:29:14 am »

Wow! What a burn on the end. I'm from the old school of long extended solos so that's right down my alley. First time I tried it a while back--like the rest, I couldn't get it to play back. It's working now! Great job! When are you and Doug going on tour? Plate

Ritchie200 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2013, 11:42:59 pm »

Thanks HBP! Plate, my touring days are long done... I don't think I will live long enough to be able to woodshed for the number of hours it would take to not embarrass meself. I'm the historian now! Or as my kids say, ancient history... Doug will have to carry the torch! I'll roadie for him and control all the crazed women!

Jim

EL34 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 19, 2013, 06:31:16 am »

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Doug will have to carry the torch

I have not played for 2+ weeks so the tour is cancelled

jojokeo · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2013, 08:54:15 pm »

It brought back a lot of memories hearing that Trower song but wish I didn't have to wait the whole 7 1/2 minutes to finally hear you playing Jim...tighten that up next time will ya?! ;-)

Ritchie200 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 17, 2013, 12:44:09 am »

Dear Jojo....

Hey! The recording is only 7 minutes long - what are you trying to say?!?!?!

It takes me longer to do a LOT of things these days!

ps - I'll be surfing Cocoa Beach in 6 days. PM me your number and I'll send some phone pics.

pss - I'm still looking for YOUR sound clip posting.....

jojokeo · « **Reply #16 on:** May 17, 2013, 10:24:31 am »

LOL Jim, I can't just simply continue with all the ball-washing

(but i really did like the re-creation).

We've had some good swells and summer's already kickin in, the water's warming, the babes are frolicing, and the bikini's are lessening - if that's possible!?

Selling the "plastic piggy" too, right now's good time as the weather heats up.

I haven't done any recording lately, been playing and mostly engrossed in all things fuzzy & germanium the last few months. Got some really great results going on...super fun right now. Maybe profiable too? Local people are interested, we'll see? But I only have so much time and there's a lot of extra activities to do so time management is at a premium. Oh, and got another puppy golden retriever to add to the family. The wife just called and my list just grew another 4 items on my day off. (They're more like day-on's). The last thing I recorded was a quick demo of my small Firecracker amp (similar to firefly) for SG a month or two ago so he could see how much gain a coscode set-up has. Maybe I'll link it but there's no production value, just me into the amp jamming for about a minute. Would that be okay for now? PM coming, keep your ojos abierto senior...

tubenit · « **Reply #17 on:** November 11, 2014, 02:33:01 pm »

Jim,

This really is a cool version of Trower's song. I liked it! Been listening to a Trower CD the last few days and thought I'd revisit your playing.

VERY nicely done! Incredible groove you got into there.

Best regards, Jeff

jojokeo · « **Reply #18 on:** November 11, 2014, 03:48:55 pm »

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Jim,

This really is a cool version of Trower's song. I liked it! Been listening to a Trower CD the last few days and thought I'd revisit your playing.

VERY nicely done! Incredible groove you got into there.

Best regards, Jeff

tubenit - most of that wasn't Jim, he was only playing the "outro" part of the last 15 or 20 seconds (tongue is firmly planted in cheek now)

Ritchie200 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 11, 2014, 09:57:11 pm »

As Ritchie Blackmore famously said in an interview when asked if that was really him on Made in Japan, "No, that was not me, I brought my buddy, Jeff Beck, in to do my light work."

Jojo, I be watchin' you....always watchin'.....
Jim

Ritchie200 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 11, 2014, 10:00:42 pm »

Thank you Jeff! That means a lot coming from someone who appreciates the ultimate in Strat/Marshall interaction!

Jim

(tell me again where to send the check?)

tubenit · « **Reply #21 on:** November 12, 2014, 05:41:06 am »

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he was only playing the "outro" part of the last 15 or 20 seconds

Yeah, but it was a GREAT 20 seconds!

Jeff

jojokeo · « **Reply #22 on:** November 12, 2014, 11:09:01 am »

Quote from: tubenit on November 12, 2014, 05:41:06 am

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he was only playing the "outro" part of the last 15 or 20 seconds

Yeah, but it was a GREAT 20 seconds!

I hear that's what his wife says

Ritchie200 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 12, 2014, 07:57:09 pm »

Yeah, so? My good days are worth mentioning!

Jim

jjasilli · « **Reply #24 on:** December 23, 2014, 12:10:29 pm »

HighFlyingV · « **Reply #25 on:** September 30, 2015, 11:10:06 pm »

Quote from: Ritchie200 on March 03, 2013, 12:35:18 am

Ok, I have not played this much in the last few weeks in 10 - no, make that 20 years... Timing is everything, especially when you are improvising leads. Back when I had nothing to do but woodshed, it all came so easy. NOW... Holy crap, my timing is awful. But, this is all in good fun. I used to do a lot of Trower back in the 70's and 80's in the bands I was in. Here is my take on Too Rolling Stoned. There is a story on this one! I did one take and my Jack Russell Terrorist - I mean Terrier, chased one of the cats into the "amp isolation room" (bedroom) got tangled in the mic cable and pulled the mic off the acoustically suspended vibration isolated stand (ottoman with a pillow). It was towards the end of the solo, so I did another take and mixed both in the rhythm, one in the lead until the accident, and pulled up the other lead to finish it out. Nuttin' but the best for your sonic entertainment here at Blackmore studios! It sounds terrible in transition! Oh well...

Strat, into Crybaby, into homemade Univibe, into homemade tube preamp, into Major, into 4x12. Hope you like!

Jim

http://www.jimeime.com/mymusic/trower.mp3

Ok so I started rooting around the old sound clips !
Great tone and playing Jim

, I always like Trower

Ritchie200 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 01, 2015, 11:46:06 am »

Thank you James! You need to post some of your stuff now. I wanna hear that V wail!

Jim

Ritchie200 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 01, 2015, 11:51:03 am »

By the way, keep digging through these old clips. There are some incredible amazing players around here - plus some equally amazing sounding amps that they built. Some really cool stuff!

Jim

EL34 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 02, 2015, 10:08:52 am »

Don't take the spotlight away from Ritchie, I mean Jim

jojokeo · « **Reply #29 on:** October 02, 2015, 01:16:48 pm »

Quote from: EL34 on October 02, 2015, 10:08:52 am

Don't take the spotlight away from Ritchie, I mean Jim

Please no, douse that light. He is the darkness of the night. Like a thief, will take what's in sight. For he is not the fountain, rather the drain. And will pillage and plunder, leaving in his wake nothing but pain. Beware those that feed his vain, encouragement only increases more of the same. As the end of October draws near, it is only Jimbo we all must fear!

Ritchie200 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 02, 2015, 05:20:55 pm »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIoVoOfBHW0

Jim

jojokeo · « **Reply #31 on:** October 02, 2015, 07:31:34 pm »

Honey, grab the kids!

Willabe · « **Reply #32 on:** October 02, 2015, 07:44:48 pm »

AND THE SHOTGUN!!!!!!!

Ritchie200 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 03, 2015, 05:26:26 am »

Quote from: jojokeo on October 02, 2015, 01:16:48 pm

Please no, douse that light. He is the darkness of the night. Like a thief, will take what's in sight. For he is not the fountain, rather the drain. And will pillage and plunder, leaving in his wake nothing but pain. Beware those that feed his vain, encouragement only increases more of the same. As the end of October draws near, it is only Jimbo we all must fear!

I'm gonna have to write some music to go with this! Actually I think we could put these lyrics to Burn! I'll have to get working on that!

jIM

Ritchie200 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 03, 2015, 06:00:04 am »

Quote from: EL34 on October 02, 2015, 10:08:52 am

Don't take the spotlight away from Ritchie, I mean Jim

Yes....Ritchie wouldn't like that.....

jojokeo · « **Reply #35 on:** October 03, 2015, 11:21:20 am »

Quote from: Ritchie200 on October 03, 2015, 06:00:04 am

Quote from: EL34 on October 02, 2015, 10:08:52 am
Don't take the spotlight away from Ritchie, I mean Jim

Yes....Ritchie wouldn't like that.....

Michael R/T · « **Reply #36 on:** October 03, 2015, 12:59:45 pm »

Sounds great Jim, I really enjoyed the clip.

Ritchie200 · « **Reply #37 on:** October 03, 2015, 04:24:38 pm »

Thank you brother Michael! You know its all in the Major magic!

Jim

HighFlyingV · « **Reply #38 on:** October 05, 2015, 02:42:27 pm »

Well , hmm. I have clips . Not all that great. I'm still working on a few things.

Ritchie200 · « **Reply #39 on:** October 05, 2015, 08:17:50 pm »

James,

As you can see, we don't take ourselves too seriously around here. It's all in good fun and, like I said, not only do the clips showcase some extraordinary pickers, but also the amps they have built. We even had a guy who was doing all sorts of conceptual stuff with an amp he built and pots and pans for percussion. Actually sounded pretty good!

It's pretty cool to build something, tweak it to your taste, and then post it here for people to hear - who actually know what you went through to get it to the point of posting pride! You can feel safe sharing your playing, the peanut gallery only gives me trouble....and I never did anything to deserve it....

Jim

Willabe · « **Reply #40 on:** October 06, 2015, 01:22:33 am »

Quote from: Ritchie200 on October 05, 2015, 08:17:50 pm

You can feel safe sharing your playing, the peanut gallery only gives me trouble....and I never did anything to deserve it....

.......................

Go Cubs!

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