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#204465 - 10/25/04 01:57 PM Re: Practice/Playing Slumps
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#204466 - 10/25/04 03:02 PM Re: Practice/Playing Slumps
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Way to go pro...it takes a real pro to take the time and develop the skills to do anything from the Fourplay book.

I use Fourplay CD's on breaks and try to work on their material as often as possible.

These guys are proof that commercial success is possible for excellent musicians who are not necessarily outstanding entertainers.

Missed Lee Ritenauer at first, but Larry Carleton added a little more edge and I now like the current configuration.

Keep it up!


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#204467 - 10/26/04 12:06 AM Re: Practice/Playing Slumps
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I am a big fan both of Lee Ritenour and Larry Carlton, so I would really love to hear something by the Fourplay; can anyone recommend the best (or most significative) CDs to buy?
Thanks
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#204468 - 10/26/04 06:51 AM Re: Practice/Playing Slumps
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Apparently Fourplay has a "greatest hits" album out but that seems strange because I didn't think they'd been together that long. Their newest album is called "Journey" and I'm heading to the record store today to get the new album and the "greatest hits" album if I can.

BTW: Amazon.com has streaming samples of their music/albums. Go to their "Journey" album and you can hear a sample of their version of "Fields of Gold" that has me excited.
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#204469 - 10/26/04 07:15 AM Re: Practice/Playing Slumps
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Actually, Fourplay has been around awhile. I think I have eight of their albums. The greatest hits album is a good one, and "Four"
is another of my favorites. Anything before 2001 will be with Lee Ritenaeur.

I buy every Fourplay album...don't even need to listen to them first.


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#204470 - 10/26/04 02:11 PM Re: Practice/Playing Slumps
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Thanks to both of you; I will follow Jim's advice and listen to their samples on the Amazon site.
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#204471 - 10/26/04 02:34 PM Re: Practice/Playing Slumps
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Yeah I now see that they've been around since at least 1991 as Fourplay though certainly their individual careers stretch back much farther.
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#204472 - 10/27/04 06:55 AM Re: Practice/Playing Slumps
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Bassist Nathen East is a joy to watch and listen to. He really holds that bottom together.


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#204473 - 10/27/04 07:56 AM Re: Practice/Playing Slumps
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For me, I go and learn (by ear) a new song that I love, een if it has nothing to do with performing. As everyone has said, Music is supposed to be FUN!!!!!!.

That new song will stick in your ribs and your mind. and it will make you happy everytime you play it.

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