Speed of Trees tab/tuning?

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Shep
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Speed of Trees tab/tuning?

Postby Shep » Tue Jan 05, 2010 1:44 am

One of my all time favorite Ellis songs. The music and lyrics have always struck me since I first heard the song when I saw him live in Waitsfield Vermont a few years ago (I think it was played, anyway). Been a big fan ever since.

I was wondering if anyone knew the tuning he uses, whether recorded or live, since they sound quite different based on this performance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSaWVrnXvRI

vs recorded.

Or for that matter, if anyone knew of a tab. For some reason I've had a heck of a time getting this one to sound right. I didn't see this song on any of the websites listed for tabs/tunings and I don't quite have the ear for it, so I figured I'd ask the on the boards here.

Just listened to some of the new stuff, I'll definitely be getting the cd! :D

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Re: Speed of Trees tab/tuning?

Postby Sue Ellen » Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:45 pm

Hi Shep, I believe I was at the November 18, 2006 show, which is discussed HERE. I see that is when we were attempting to archive set-lists, and I don't think I posted that particular set list separately to the board.

I did enjoy that show, I think the only one my dad has attended with me.

Sue Ellen
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Re: Speed of Trees tab/tuning?

Postby Shep » Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:36 pm

That link you provided seems to not be working. I think I tried it earlier when I was surfing the forum, thanks though Sue.

That was a great show, cold snowy night in an old town hall, very intimate. I was lucky enough to have been staying in Warren for the weekend doing some skiing, at the time I was living in Burlington while studying at UVM. I can honestly say that was one of my favorite shows in Vermont, and I lived my first 23 years there, and am always glad whenever I get a chance to go back.

Well, I'll just have to keep listening to it and plugging away, which I enjoy anyway :)


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