Albatross

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Albatross

Postby Jif » Wed Nov 10, 2021 6:38 pm

This is something I did a while back and never got around to doing anything with it. So I have put together some video I took at the amazing Clachan Sands in North Uist, Scottish Outer Hebrides and used it as background video.

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Re: Albatross

Postby Haddock » Wed Nov 10, 2021 7:23 pm

Tune!
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Re: Albatross

Postby Danny Mitchell » Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:05 pm

Fantastic version, Geoff! Did you manage to get in for a paddle?
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Re: Albatross

Postby Jif » Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:14 pm

Danny Mitchell wrote:Fantastic version, Geoff! Did you manage to get in for a paddle?


Thanks Danny. Never managed the paddle but Janice did, I was going to put in the video but didn't want to embarrass her 8-)
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Re: Albatross

Postby Donny Johnston » Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:24 am

Beautiful,the steel playing is ok as well. LDN.
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Re: Albatross

Postby TonyT » Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:11 am

Great song, great bit of steel. Used to duet on my steel with our guitarist in my last band. Brought back good memories. Thanks Geoff really good
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Re: Albatross

Postby Jif » Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:35 am

Donny Johnston wrote:Beautiful,the steel playing is ok as well. LDN.


This was the first place we set up camp on arrival off the ferry. A gale force storm was raging and the van was swaying about in the wind, was kinda scary! When we awoke in the morning the storm had cleared the sun was shining and we looked out onto this beautiful place. TBH We could have just stayed there the whole trip it was so idyllic, but then again Harris also had so much to offer.

Thanks Donny.

TonyT wrote:Great song, great bit of steel. Used to duet on my steel with our guitarist in my last band. Brought back good memories. Thanks Geoff really good


Thanks Tony, always been one of my favourite tunes, timeless.
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Re: Albatross

Postby Gary James Peters » Thu Nov 11, 2021 12:21 pm

I know I'm in a minority of one when I say I have always disliked this song, I much preferred Peter Green as the greatest ever British blues guitarist, not swanning around on this kind of south-seas nonsense.

That said: lovely playing all round on this Geoff, really superb tone...just a pity about the song.

Incidentally, you might be interested to know I once did an album with Peter Green, here's an image to prove it (attached).
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Re: Albatross

Postby Jif » Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:57 pm

Gary James Peters wrote:I know I'm in a minority of one when I say I have always disliked this song, I much preferred Peter Green as the greatest ever British blues guitarist, not swanning around on this kind of south-seas nonsense.

That said: lovely playing all round on this Geoff, really superb tone...just a pity about the song.

Incidentally, you might be interested to know I once did an album with Peter Green, here's an image to prove it (attached).


Thanks Gary.

Sorry you don't like the tune, personally I think it's a beautifully constructed relaxing piece which contrasts favourably with his other works which I also enjoyed very much at the time when he was at his best before his unfortunate breakdown.
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Re: Albatross

Postby Gary James Peters » Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:55 pm

Maybe I should learn how to relax!!

But, I repeat, you nailed it...so I'll shut up and go and give this relaxation thing a try.

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