Telewacker

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Volkaert is comfortable with any number of country and blues styles, coaxing the sweetest sounds from his ’53 Telecaster. Volkaert’s nimble leads are handily matched by Jim Murphy’s steel guitar, with the two meshing neatly in tone and style.

Telewacker,Redd Volkaert,Hmg Records,Country,Country & Western,Pop

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Don't expect Johnny Hiland, Albert Lee or Brent Mason's style of "Chicken Rippin' "

This is a Kick A** CD

Yes, A Very Skilled Tele Player

Two All-time Masters on Telecasater & Pedal Steel Guitar

One of the best guitarists playing today

Telewacker
Redd Volkaert
Manufacturer: Hightone Germany
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000066G1
Release Date: 1998-03-17

Tracks:

Telewacker
You're Still On My Mind
Reed My Tele
She Loves Anything That Swings
Tube'n
I Hate You
It's A Minor Thing
Stumbling
Strangers
Breakneck
Home In San Antone
The Buck Stops Here
That Girl Who Waits On Tables
Redd, White & Blue

Customer Reviews:

Don't expect Johnny Hiland, Albert Lee or Brent Mason's style of "Chicken Rippin' " .......2006-10-07

If you are a guitar picker looking for a lesson, Redd can give you one in class and taste. However, if you are looking for the speed and inspiration that Hiland, Lee, and Mason bring this album will be disapointing to you. The musicianship and sound quality of the recording is second to none but the album is completely lifeless and will not hold your attention. The instrumental tracks are virtually "backing tracks" that will have you waiting for a solo or something that shows a flicker of life which never comes. The songs with lyrics are just plain corny, and not in a good Junior Brown kind of way. The highlight of the album is definetly the steel guitar playing of Jim Murphy. If you want some kick a** tele pickin' pick up some of the above players I've mentioned, they'll blow you're mind. Some Danny Gatton and Jerry Reed would do you good too!

This is a Kick A** CD.......2006-03-22

I read some of the other reviews before I submitted this. I don't see how someone could get upset over the liner notes. Redd doesn't include Danny Gatton as an influence because he didn't listen to him. As far as other reviews concerning tone and the lack of fire, well, I don't even know how to address that. Redd has one of the best tones I've heard on the tele and his note selection is what sets him apart from other pickers. Ever hear of diarrhea of the guitar? Well, you won't get that on this CD because Redd doesn't play something to just play it. This CD showcases Redd's versatility from country, to swing, to blues, to rock, it has it all. If you like good pickin', then by this CD.

Yes, A Very Skilled Tele Player.......2005-08-22

I had heard a lot about Redd Volkaert as kind of being the "New Cat" on the tele. I am a tele-lover, and tele-player of little note, but I try. I have always been a excited at word of a new player of this not so forgiving, but pure guitar.

When I got Redd's "Telewacker", I read the liner notes. I was very disappointed. Redd credits various tele players, such as James Burton, Jerry Donahue, I think Scotty Moore, and a few other not so noteables. What upset me the most was that Danny Gatton was not mentioned. Gatton was and is the true "Telemaster". Dead, but surely worthy of mention by Redd. Even Johnny Hiland says that if he was put on a deserted island and allowed only three albums to take, the first would be "Relentless". That one with Danny and B-3 master Joey DeFransico. Listen to it, and you will realize where the title came from. Johnny is honest and humble enough to admit that Gatton is on the level of amazing and uncanningly skilled on his chosen tele. Lovers and players of the tele all know it is a unique guitar, and can appreciate the truely great players.

Johnny does a fantastic job with his instrument, as does Redd. But please Redd, pay some homage to Danny. Redd slides through different styles, chicken pickin', blues/rock, Bakersfield, and jazz with skill. But the genre' changes in his songs, are like seperate events. Gatton was seamless in his flow, his solos are a process, not an event, covering all playing styles in one song. Danny listened to sax and organ players to refine his style. Any doubters of my opinions are invited to listen to "88 Elmira Street, "Relentless", "Unfinished Business", and "Crusin Deuces". Redd has great dialouge wih his steel player on "Telewacker", but I ask you to listen to "The Redneck Jazz Explosion Live At The Cellar Door". Just listen to the call and answer of Danny and Buddy Emmons on steel, and this is live without the benefits of studio recording. Redd tries many of Danny's hooks and tricks, but just doesn't quite make it to Gatton's level. The double stops, the jazx runs, etc. All this said, Redd is a great player, as is Johnny Hiland. I just wish Redd would pay due homage to the man who is the true "Telemaster".

Although I will need to ring in on this later after Hiland get's some more years of playing. Johnny is a very fine player, better in many respects than Redd, and only in his early twenties. I do love Redd's song writing, and his voice, it's pure honky tonk as it should be. I'll still be buying Redd's CD's, but I will always have a small resentment when any tele player does not pay some tribute to Danny Gatton. Not that this is a definition of greatness, but you don't see Fender making a Volkaert model Telecaster, they do have the Hiland and the Gatton models though. Gatton was named the "World's Best Uknown Guitarist", by Guitar Player magazine. Danny's demons finally consummed him.

Two All-time Masters on Telecasater & Pedal Steel Guitar .......2005-03-23

Redd Volkaret's mastery of the telecaster puts him in a rarified company that includes only a handful of players who combine taste, touch and tone in such a way that they both define and break open the boundries of their genre. Redd's playing touches on Bakersfield country music, western swing, Django, chicken pickin', 60's rock, Roy Lanham and more. The late steel guitarist, Big Jim Murphy played fabulous, rich C6th chord solos in the Curly Chalker mold as well as great E9th country. He and Redd were truly simpatico. If you dig Country music with a touch of swing you won't regret buying this one.

One of the best guitarists playing today.......2003-10-04

I wouldn't place much stock in the reviews by our friends from across the pond. Those who don't equate guitar mastery with blustery noodling will find Volkaert's playing incredibly inventive and his execution flawless. He sounds like a man who knows exactly what he wants to say through his instrument.

Redd Volkaert is one of the finest guitarists to ever pick up a Tele. The guy can flat-out play.

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