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OK why this song... It’s not what would be considered my usual genre... Well, I found MJ just a year ago today... and I wanted to post something, but I have had no time to work on any current personal projects... but I did record this about 6 months ago... My wife and friends ask... “why do you need so many guitars”... the answer is “They each have a voice all their own” for recording this is useful... But I’ve never recorded with this guitar... what it does naturally is not in my bag of tricks... so i set out to make some smooth jazz type stuff... truth is I’ve always loved chasing down a melody using chord voicings... as for this vintage Gibson hollow body... One reason I hardly ever play it is, I think it’s worth something... it is in excellent condition, I store it with strings that are too light gauged, because I’m being over protective... but it doesn’t produce all the sound it should without the meatier strings.. Oh and one more thing... the guy that I got it from says that it belonged to Lou Reed... How you would verify that, I have no idea... He said that Lou Reed gave it to his nephew, and it sat in the closet...

ALL SKATE!

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Uploaded: Mar 18, 2007 - 04:14:05 PM
Last Updated: Mar 18, 2007 - 04:16:33 PM Last Played: Apr 10, 2019 - 02:26:36 AM

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Z293	Z293 said 4421 days ago (March 18th, 2007)
	Beautiful Chord Work If you ask me. I find it hard to play some of the chord melodies I've tried so I can appreciate this. It's always fun to try something new too. Check out my latest song called La Pavillon

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4421 days ago (March 18th, 2007)
	Something new it's definatley fun to try new stuff...and I needed to justify having the es225... thanx for the encouragement... i was really on the fence about this one Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

composerclark

composerclark said 4421 days ago (March 18th, 2007)

Happy Anniversary!
Well, it's definitely not your usual fare, as you say, but it's nice to hear you stretching out beyond what we're used to hearing from you! It's so mellow for the first part that that it seemed like very enjoyable but laid-back skating arena music (is this what "ALL SKATE! refers to?), but then you got an excellent guitar solo happening, which was great!

Hope to hear lots more songs from you now that spring is on its way (or here, depending on where you are).

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! You're one of the few MacJammers I'ver ever heard of who made a huge impact right away, and you've been a really positive force here ever since.

Check out my latest song called A Little Song About Our Mom

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4421 days ago (March 18th, 2007)
	ALL SKATE!! I had the same impression as I listened... I was hoping that it wouldn't come off as too cheesy... and I do have several songs just waiting for me to get some free time, the few free days I've had in the last months, I just collapsed... And thank you Clark, that was a nice thing to hear Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

thoddi

thoddi said 4421 days ago (March 18th, 2007)

good tune
I knew this was a good one before I pressed play:) And indeed I was right. A tasty melody with ditto guitar playing. Great jazzy tune. You reveal your talent not only as a great guitarist, like we've heard on your other tunes, but you certainly handle the soloing department very well:)

The keys you've put on has as a good counter melody/hook line and balances the tune well.

Lou Reed's guitar... way cool:)

Check out my latest song called The King has left

Scott Carmichael

Scott Carmichael said 4421 days ago (March 18th, 2007)

Thanx Thor
The solo was harder than usual... It is such a laid back song that I couldn't go for the throat... When I did anything fast it didn't seem to fit... after trying this I have way more respect for jazz guitarists... you really have to try and pay attention to melody and the tendency is to fall back into the modes that you're familiar with...

As for Lou Reed's guitar... who know's... that's just the story that came with it

Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

kristyjo

kristyjo said 4421 days ago (March 18th, 2007)

All skate, everybody skate, skate slowly, please ...
Yup, except we had just a skating rink organ at the place I went in Jr high! (And the owners were German refugees who'd owned the place for decades! - funny the stuff we store in our brains) ANYWAY - no, not too cheesy for me, but I'm feeling fairly mellow right now, so this fits the mood. It's interesting to hear all of the kinds of music you play and sing. I enjoy all of it. Happy MacJams anniversary!

Check out my latest song called How Far Is It to Bethlehem

Scott Carmichael

Scott Carmichael said 4421 days ago (March 19th, 2007)

Hi Kristine
They must have all gone to a school for this... I can still hear it all these decades later... "All Skate! Skate slowly and carefully please" When I finished the song, It just poped into my head... and my 1st thought was "OOH no!" Truth is that if I had some time right now, I would finish up some things that would get my juices going if I had any juice... but I'm out of gas... I kind of see life as seasons, and I know I'll get through this... I'm starting to see light at the end of the tunnel... (The headlights of a fast approaching train)

thanx for that, I really appreciate you

Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

	said 4421 days ago (March 18th, 2007)
	Man O man Right on Chugga Chugga and a lead right on top smooth Looks like you broke in that guitar. Lou reed should have givin straight to you

Scott Carmichael

Scott Carmichael said 4421 days ago (March 19th, 2007)

Chugga Chugga
I like that... I'm not sure about breakin it in though... I've been known to drop guitars while I'm in the studio... you know running wires, getting mikes possitioned, changing configurations, I have a bad habit of holding my guitar through the whole process... bad idea.... so this time I was real careful... I know that's not what you meant, but i think this guitar could give a bit more..

I would like to put some 11's on this guitar and redo a couple of the trax...

thanx for that... Chugga Chugga

Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

Scorpjammer

Scorpjammer said 4421 days ago (March 18th, 2007)

Breaking out...
.... in all sorts of ways.

Your guitar definitey matches your song in its beauty. Great sound.

Most diggable number, Scott.

Wish I could take your guitar with me to a 4-hour guitar clinic this coming weekend, headed by Chuck Loeb with special guest, Pat Martino... GULP!

Top marks from me... and a keeper.

Scorp:)

P.S. It's Deja vu! (Inside joke for me). Wanna have a laugh, Scott? Check out my initial comments here--> http://www.macjams.com/song/30125

Check out my latest song called Christmas Time Is Here

Scott Carmichael

Scott Carmichael said 4421 days ago (March 19th, 2007)

Hoot Hoot
You know a man should never try to multi-task... get one job right and move on... it drives my wife crazy...

Hey Readings not too far from NJ... if you swing by, I'd send this guitar with you... but I'll tell you right now, this guitar is a one trick pony.. It has one voice period... After this recording, I see it as more of an investment, and I'm already starting to think about the guitars I could get if I sold this one... I really need a telly

thanx Erwin...

Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

Scorpjammer

Scorpjammer said 4420 days ago (March 19th, 2007)

Maybe we can meet...
...at the King of Prussia Mall... or the Ben Franklin Bridge... or the Camden Aquarium, hehehe!

I'm days away from purchasing a hollow-body.

Ibanez Artcore series hollow guitar: http://ibanez.com/hollow/guitar.aspx?m=AFS75T

Cherry red finish.

Yep, I'm ready for a new ask - that's ebonics for "axe" :)

---
Scorp
http://www.macjams.com/song/26012

Check out my latest song called Christmas Time Is Here

mvh9591	mvh9591 said 4421 days ago (March 18th, 2007)
	Smooth ----- Scott you do know how to make that guitar talk my friend. Very nicely done. The old guitar sounds great. I only wish I could play that smooth. Thanks for sharing, mvh : ) Check out my latest song called There's No Place Like Home

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4420 days ago (March 19th, 2007)
	Hey Michael Someone over there is playing smooth... thanx... you've got to massage this one just to tune it Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 4421 days ago (March 19th, 2007)
	Soulful jazz An original composition. Very nifty. For being jazz it is surprisingly soulful! (Not easy for a soulful soul to hide :-) Check out my latest song called O store Gud

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4420 days ago (March 19th, 2007)
	Hey Curry I'm kind of wishing that I would have had something else ready... but I like that... "soulful soul" and if i ever get to sit across from you, you can bet I won't be playin that one Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 4418 days ago (March 22nd, 2007)
	. Haha, I belive you. Oh how I could make fantasies of what we would play ... ! --- Johannes Curry Check out my latest song called O store Gud

	said 4420 days ago (March 19th, 2007)
	Let me join... the chorus of everyone here. Man, what a tune! (I'll be downloading this when I get home) Really nice to hear your talent displayed with that "Lou Reed" Gibson. Take a deep bow, and my hat is off to you.

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4420 days ago (March 19th, 2007)
	Thanx Jack I really appreciate that... Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

FEEL	FEEL said 4420 days ago (March 19th, 2007)
	She sounds sweet Nice chops too. It's funny how a guitar can put better use to different genres. Stick her back in that case until next time. Check out my latest song called A Second Life with Scott Carmicheal

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4420 days ago (March 19th, 2007)
	I did try a few Steve Howe songs on her... but she didn't have the testoserone to pull it off... this guitar is a one trick pony... and she's back in her stable Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 4420 days ago (March 19th, 2007)
	Hey, Scott... ...this has some lovely tone to it.... Despite its Lou Reed heritage, there's some bits of Duane and Dicky toward the end there.... A very neat tune... just listening to it gives a good feeling... Ed Check out my latest song called Chime (Alone) (Inspired by Particle Dots)

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4419 days ago (March 20th, 2007)
	Hi Ed thanx much pal... I could almost pull it off with the chords and feel... but I think the fact that Duane & Dickie are peekin' through, shows I'm a jazz man wana-be... But I agree, I can hear them in there... Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

guitapick

guitapick said 4419 days ago (March 20th, 2007)

So, let's see now:
"mint condition"
"worth something"
"stored with light strings"
"belonged to Lou Reed"
Uhhhh...how much are you asking for it? ;-)
I like this tune alot. The Gibson sounds great. As does the background rhthym track. What kind of guit is that? Strat?
Nice tone to the lead in the end jam session.
Listening on a practice break. Relaxed, well played groove. Incentive to get back to my instrument. Thanks, Scott.

Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4419 days ago (March 20th, 2007)
	Hi Bob The rythem track is the es225... the little chicken picker in the left speaker is a strat though... I'm not sure why I put it in ... but it moved the song along... This really is a pretty guitar, but it's not versatile... and it does what it wants... thanx much Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

guitapick	guitapick said 4419 days ago (March 20th, 2007)
	That's the Strat I was talking about... ...and yes; it's a subtle touch that moves the tune along very nicely. Very effective. I like it a lot. --- I live between the notes Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4419 days ago (March 20th, 2007)
	Good ears GOOD EARS THERE... Brother Bob Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

stacey	stacey said 4417 days ago (March 22nd, 2007)
	Groovy! I want to be sitting in a bar listening to a band play this. Sipping wine, chilling out, loving life. I love it! Check out my latest song called tick tock

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4416 days ago (March 23rd, 2007)
	Hi Stacy I know I already said it, but great job over there... and thanx... I'm a little indifferent about this one... that's OK Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

	said 4417 days ago (March 23rd, 2007)
	schaWEEEEET i love the combo of organ and guitar - you've done a great job with balancing the elements. nice melody in the little pattern you've built upon. beautifully mellow - i thoroughly enjoyed my listen. off to skate! anne

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4416 days ago (March 23rd, 2007)
	It's Anne hi and thanx... any more schmultz and I may get kicked out of MJ... Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

MJG	MJG said 4415 days ago (March 24th, 2007)
	Nice sound smooth sway to this one, enjoyed it's melodic nature , nice production with a very classy feel. Check out my latest song called The Edge of Reason(w/vocals)

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4410 days ago (March 29th, 2007)
	thank you thanx you... venturing where I don't usually go...but the guitar called for it... so I gave it my best shot Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

dreadmon	dreadmon said 4413 days ago (March 27th, 2007)
	Breezy This is a nice track, Scott - I totally wasn't expecting something so mellow and breezy, but it's beautiful. Reminds me a little of Stevie Wonder - heck, you do this sort of thing well - how about a whole album of shiny, happy music? Sweet tone on that guitar solo midway through - angelic and just a little dirty! Check out my latest song called Don't You

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4410 days ago (March 29th, 2007)
	Hello B F In this case the guitar pretty much dictated the terms... I came... I saw... I compromised... It was fun, and challenging only because it's not my usual genre... thanx friend Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

bud	bud said 4411 days ago (March 28th, 2007)
	Beautiful playing - nice guitar you got there. This is way out of my league - can't do this with three chords and an attitude. Sweet lead to boot. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4410 days ago (March 29th, 2007)
	yes but If you add a few chord and remove the attitude... YOU CAN :) ... "OK, one more time without feeling"... I saw that carved on a piano in a nashville studio, and I always wanted to use it... thanx from across the river Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

Enrique Gil	Enrique Gil said 4407 days ago (April 1st, 2007)
	wonderful... the organ/synth sure reminds me of my younger days....beautiful melody...thank you. Check out my latest song called Simple Feelings

Einarus

Einarus said 4407 days ago (April 2nd, 2007)

Laid-back
Very smooth (with that organ, how could it not be?) and I like your chord progression in this. Oh, and that guitar solo is quite tasty!

This is clearly different from your usual uploads, but it's always nice to hear people trying out new things and experimenting in other genres. And it seems like you pulled it off perfectly!

Very nicely done!

-Einar S.

Check out my latest song called "I Hate Goodbyes"

ziti	ziti said 4405 days ago (April 3rd, 2007)
	marvy you really are very good at this kind of thing, huh? nice all the way 'round z Check out my latest song called The Viconian Cyclist

Brian Weiland

Brian Weiland said 4403 days ago (April 6th, 2007)

Well...
I'm certainly no jazz expert, but it sounded damn sweet to me! You are obviously one fine guitar player. Nice progression, chordal melody, subtle but cool chuggin' line way in the back on the left channel, tasty sweet solo- if this what you do with a style you don't normally even play, I'm wildly impressed, and I'll have to check out some more of your stuff!

~Brian Weiland

Check out my latest song called The Gentle Maiden/Planxty Fanny Powers

	said 4398 days ago (April 10th, 2007)
	: ) Nice... Is that TRUE LOU REEDS GUITAR . . . W O W SO FUN !!!! THANKYOU FOR PUTTING IT HERE IT*S REALLY NICE PRECIOUS !!! : ) I love LR !

timothy devine	timothy devine said 4393 days ago (April 15th, 2007)
	Nice Nice entrance with the solo. Grabs attention, and skates away. Great sound you have here. Got to go check out more of your songs. Your a great talent. Tim Check out my latest song called Inside of You

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4392 days ago (April 16th, 2007)
	Hi Tim I almost pulled this one the day before your visit... I'm glad I left it... It looks like you've been busy, and I really appreciate your kind comments... I'll swing by and take a listen soon Scott Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

stevewhit	stevewhit said 4388 days ago (April 21st, 2007)
	Hi Scott! Whilst I have to admit I'm not into this type of music in a big way, (that is probably due to the fact that I have not heard enough of this type of jazz style etc) this is just fantastic, I love the organ and guitars and the whole thing! Best Regards Steve Check out my latest song called schooldays

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4385 days ago (April 23rd, 2007)
	Hi Steve this is different for me too... I wanted to do something that would be authentic for this kind of guitar, since I'd never recorded with it... A real jazz player could probably point me out as an imposter right away.. but it was still fun to do, that's all that counted in the end thanx again Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

macapa	macapa said 4386 days ago (April 22nd, 2007)
	Cool! I'm going through everything you've uploaded on this site and so far, I've been very impressed with the quality of your songs. It's really great work and a pleasure to listen to. It's always nice to listen to someone who not only plays an instrument well, but alo is able to record it well.

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4385 days ago (April 23rd, 2007)
	thanx Thierry Learning to record has been an on-going compulsion... we're kind of learning all the time... a whole lot of things have to come together at the same time... then maybe we can capture one of those elusive moments... I really appreciate the comments thanx again Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

paul f. page

paul f. page said 4372 days ago (May 6th, 2007)

Mellow...
...that's what comes to mind when I hear this great little lounge song. What's that: a Leslie organ? Whirrr, whirrr, whirrr... harkens back to a calmer time. This is just so darn lazy and laid back. Excellent guitar work throughout. You have such skill and you've also done the acoustic recording beautifully...The fade was the perfect ending...maybe make it twice as long. Let the sound linger just a bit more. ... Great tune, beautifully played.
Paul

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Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4367 days ago (May 11th, 2007)
	Not sure what came over me on this one, and I'm always tempted to take it down... it's just so different, I guess this one is really about the guitar... and that B3 that you're hearing is actually the software B3 that comes with Logic... killer! thanx Paul Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

Enrique Gil	Enrique Gil said 4370 days ago (May 8th, 2007)
	lovely retro sound on the keyboards... and the guitar is just right...to my ears, this is a wonderful piece. Thank you for sharing. Check out my latest song called Simple Feelings

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 4367 days ago (May 11th, 2007)
	Hi Enrique the Hammond B3 sound is actually the software B3 that comes with Logic... outstanding... thanx for the encouragement my friend Scott Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

	said 4327 days ago (June 20th, 2007)
	Chords and sound It's a very cool jazzy ballad , you play wonderfull chords, softly,with this great guitar . --- "Don't let your style follow you"

harisahn	harisahn said 3737 days ago (January 30th, 2009)
	Crusin' Super tune. I like your sense of composition, chord choices, flow... It's like there's no filter for you. Your guitar playing is sweet and tasty. Musical. I am impressed with well... everything. The tone on the guitar is great. When I don't even notice the drum loop I know the music is good. Bravo! Check out my latest song called Life Is Not Hard

Char	Char said 3646 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Mellow and sweet and comforting like hot chocolate, a warm embrace and a cat or dog in your lap. You just want it to last forever. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Bound, v2. w Music by Dirigent

Boundless	Boundless said 3584 days ago (July 2nd, 2009)
	You are being over protective, Scott Now, that's bad karma. I'll be a friend and relieve you. Ship it well packed, I'll take good care of it and play it in memory of you - and Loo. : - ) Check out my latest song called Weather or Not - Jim Bouchard's Collab

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Name: Scott Carmichael
Location: usa

I've been a songwriter for a long time now... I write and produce music in my studio... I was on the road for a decade some years ago... but I found that I could enjoy music again if I kept it personal... I was a drummer very early on, and when I got... [see more]

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