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Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on July 27, 2011 at 9:30pm

Well, I wouldn't call myself a religious man, but I am drawn to religious songs like some of the old-timey gospel numbers, and Tom Waits' religiously infused stuff.  There's a depth of feeling and emotion that can be totally compelling, and I feel that playing these numbers let's you inhabit a different world of spirituality. Even if you are a non-believer, there is something about this sort of music that draws you in deep and is quite inspirational in its way.

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on July 27, 2011 at 9:36pm

it would make sense   that the  old tyme   music   was  gospel  inspired  .   that would make a connection  , easier than   location   etc .

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Permalink Reply by Keni Lee Burgess on July 28, 2011 at 3:06am

Well in regards to the American Blues, most early players were from the South and exposed to the Protestant Church (Baptist). Singing in church to worship was very common. I play both Gospel and Blues and clearly see the relativity between them.

Please watch this video were I try to explain this point:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIZ64CCttDI&feature=channel_vide...

Thank you for your discussion.

Keep your Faith, Keni Lee

 

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Permalink Reply by David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars on July 28, 2011 at 1:41pm

I just happen to like music (though I cant play), love building CBG's and love God. I don't really connect the two, that's just who I am.

 

Blessed are the CBGers!

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Permalink Reply by Clock The Wolf on July 28, 2011 at 2:18pm

Religion? Depends on what you mean by religion. Behind the thin veneer of the blues and Christianity lurks darker currents. Papa Legba , intermediary between humanity and the divine, waits at the CROSSROADS, willing to grant communion with the divine, for a price... but that price is not ones soul. The price is simply recognition of that which granted one the favor.. accompanied by the proper "sacrifices," which can be as simple as rum, candies, incense, coins, and CIGARS(!!!!!!). An aspect of Papa Legba is the dog-form, in popular blues culture depicted as the hellhound... after all, if you do not give proper sacrifice, then the deal is forfeit.

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on July 28, 2011 at 8:52pm

Keni Lee Burgess said:

Well in regards to the American Blues, most early players were from the South and exposed to the Protestant Church (Baptist). Singing in church to worship was very common. I play both Gospel and Blues and clearly see the relativity between them.

Please watch this video were I try to explain this point:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIZ64CCttDI&feature=channel_vide...

Thank you for your discussion.

Keep your Faith, Keni Lee

 

----- well , that would account  for the   blues   players  , maybe  even the attraction to the music .

but  what  of the rock  players  etc .. and  those   showing an interest  in  cigarbox guitar  that dont have that gospel  connection . ? 

 

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Permalink Reply by Seaman Jay on July 28, 2011 at 11:09pm

Every[1] stringed instrument (a.k.a. Mojo Stick) is a vessel to a strong, blood-thirsty, envious and quick to anger spirit, who messes with your mind, cuts your fingers, steals your sleep, breaks relationships and makes you see and hear things you had never heard before touching the wood for the first time. If you still need a religion...

 

[1] except violins

 

 

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on July 28, 2011 at 11:13pm

lol  that explains  it  . ;-)

Rafal Sulejman said:

Each stringed instrument (a.k.a. Mojo Stick) is a vessel to a strong, blood-thirsty, envious and quick to anger spirit, who messes with your mind, cuts your fingers, steals your sleep, breaks relationships and makes you see and hear things you had never heard before touching the wood for the first time. If you still need a religion...

 

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Permalink Reply by Richard G Caudill on July 29, 2011 at 5:40am

I think all man kind strives toward a higher power that takes away,,or over< when we have stresses we feel we cant handle <maybe sub consious i don t know>  but the music moves us all toward it ,,, why would it b that every human can instantly tell when u hit a sour note ???   Bibilical says if we don t ackowledge Him thru song and dance ,, He'll make the rocks cry out ..   Just gotta b a connection somehow !!

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