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Kay Das

Kay Das
California

Kay Das'
David Das'

Sunrise At Coco Palms
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Kay Das, steel guitar.  David and Richard Das accompaniment.

Kay's Song Notes
Title Notes
Harvest Moon Sometimes you hear a tune that does not get out of your head no matter how you try... so I had to do something about it. I recorded it. This is Neil Young's cross-over song, recently featured in the movie "Eat, Pray, Love."

Played on West Coast Steelocaster A6 tuning and MSA Classic XL pedal steel using the E9 neck, key of D. The backing consists of two custom backing tracks (bass, keyboard, percussion) layered with two rhythm guitar tracks (Martin custom X), two keyboard tracks for a total of 16 tracks. All layers by Kay Das. 
Acquamarina Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel. B11 Tuning.
Act Naturally
Played on Charvel Jackson acoustic, D maj tuning and West Coast C6, key of G.  From CD "Acquamarina" 2004, backing with permission from MusicMinusOne.
Adriana West Coast Steel, key of F.
Albatross Played on Charvel-Jackson electro-acoustic (Dmaj tuning) and the Steelocaster (A6 tuning), key of E.
Andante Andante A collaborative project featuring strat and steel duet with Klaas Kramer of  the Netherlands on Stratocaster. The final mix is his. The steel guitars are West Coast C6 and B11, key of E modulating to A.
Arabian Sunset Kay Das, West Coast Steelocaster in C6 tuning, key of D.  Chick Holland - Lead Guitar.
A String Of Pearls Key of Eb/C, played on MSA Classic XL pedal steel, C6th neck
At the House Without a Key Recorded for my CD, "Sunrises and Sunsets" in 2005. Composed by Vic Rittenband and Nancy Gustafsson.

Played on electro-acoustic Charvel-Jackson (Dmaj tuning) and West Coast 8-string Steel (C6, key of A). Steel/Bass Guitars: Kay Das, Rhythm Guitars: Archie Fairhurst. 
Beyond the Reef Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning.  From Kay's 2004 CD Aquamarina.
Blue Danube Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning. Key of D
Bossa Sol Internet collaboration between Kay Das and Charlie McDonald (Lubbock, TX), Kay plays his West Coast 8-string Steel. B11 Tuning. Charlie  plays his Yamaha PSR630 sampling keyboard.
Carolina Moon Kay Das - West Coast C6 and Charvel-Jackson electro-acoustic steel guitars. Hohner Toots Hard Bopper Harmonica.
Cavatina Kay Das, West Coast Steelocaster in A6 tuning, key of E.  Chick Holland - accompaniment.  From Kay's CD "Sweet 'n Gentle".
Champagne At Sunrise Kay Das, West Coast Steelocaster in C.  Chris Amelar accompaniment.
Chanson D'amour Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning and Steelocaster in A6.   Key modulations from A to D to B.
Chariots of Fire Kay Das, West Coast Steelocaster in A6 tuning, key of D.
Che Fantastica Storia è La Vita Kay Das, Steelocaster A6th and the West Coast B11th. Key of A.
Chi Mai Kay Das,MSA Classic XL pedal steel C6 and West Coast C6 guitars, key of F#m.
Clair de Lune Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, B116 tuning , key of C.
Conquest Of Paradise Kay Das.  Two steel guitars for the lead: a MSA Classic XL C6th neck and a West Coast C6th lap steel (into a Fender Stage 160 amplifier and a Fender HotRoad amplifier respectively). Key of Dmin/DMaj.
Cosy2008 Kay Das, Steelocaster (A6 tuning), key of A
Rhythm and Bass Guitars: Gary Taylor and Trevor Spencer.
Crazy Kay Das, Key of Bb/ B, West Coast Steel C6th tuning
Danny Boy Kay Das, Steelocaster (A6 tuning), key of D.
Gary Taylor: Rhythm guitar and keyboards.
Devil Woman Kay Das, Steelocaster (A6 tuning), key of E.
Diamante Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel. C6 Tuning. Key of  F.
Dream Kay Das - West Coast C6 and Charvel-Jackson electro-acoustic steel guitars. Hohner Toots Hard Bopper Harmonica.
Ei Nei Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel. C6 Tuning. Key of  G.
Elmer's Tune Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel. C6 Tuning. Key of  C, B and E.
Everything Is Beautiful Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel. B11 Tuning. Key of  B.
First of May Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel. C6 Tuning. Key of D.
Flower of My Heart Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel. C6 Tuning. Key of C. Accompaniment me are sons David Das (bass guitar and shakers) and Richard Das (rhythm guitar), rhythm guitar overlays by Archie Fairhurst.
Georgia on My Mind "Georgia on My Mind" was written in 1930 by Hoagy Carmichael, who wrote some more great songs (Stardust) . It is the official state song of the US State of Georgia. 

Steel guitar: Kay Das/Saxophone (alto): Peter Carroll/Lead and Rhythm Guitars: Mike Carroll/and additionally Piano: Tony Nalker/Bass: Jim Roberts/ Drums: Steve Fidyk 

Peter Carroll is a 14-year old sax playing prodigy from Uplands CA. Mike is an accomplished guitarist and composer. 

Key of F. Steel Guitar: Charvel Jackson electro-acoustic, D maj tuning.
Hanalei Moon This tune, composed by Bob Nelson, really needs no introduction to steel guitarists. Jerry Byrd and Alan Akaka recorded memorable versions amongst others. The first time I have recorded a double bass, may not have got the mix quite balanced yet. Bass by Doug Feyre. 

Played on West Coast C6, key of A. 

Heartbeat

Kay Das, Charvel Jackson elctro-acoustic (D maj tuning) and Steelocaster (A6 tuning). key of A
Help Me Make it Through the Night Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel. C6 Tuning. Key of Ab. Charvel/Jackson steel converted to a Dobro using a D major tuning (D A D F# A D  lo-hi).
Hey Jude
Stratocaster: Ove Kalander (Malmberget, Sweden)
Steel(acoustic and fuzz): Kay Das (Orange County, CA, USA)
Keyboards/Percussion: Benny Rodriguez (Orange County, CA, USA)
 
Steel details: Charvel Jackson electro-acoustic D maj tuning, West Coast Steel C6th tuning , Key of Eb.
Ho'okena Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel. C6 Tuning. Key of D and Eb.
Hotel California Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel. B11 Tuning.  
Hymn Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel. C6 Tuning.
I Believe In Happy Endings West Coast C6 and also ( after the sax break) my brand new and unique "Steelocaster", which I have tuned to A6 with high E. The tune is in Bb
I Can't Help
Falling in Love With You
Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel. C6 Tuning. Key of D.
I Just Called To Say I Love You Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, B11 tuning, Key of Db, D, Eb. 
I Love You Because Kay Das, pedal steel and lap steel, MSA Classic E9 neck and West Coast C6, respectively. Key of F.
I Love You So Much It Hurts Kay Das West Coast steel guitar in C6. Key of Eb.
I Love You Kay Das, Charvel Jackson electro-acoustic and West Coast C6th lap steel.
I Understand Kay Das, Charvel/Jackson steel converted to a Dobro using a D major tuning (D A D F# A D  lo-hi).
I Won't Forget You Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning, Key of A.   From Kay's "Shades Of Gentle" CD. 
If Tomorrow Never Comes
This lovely tune, a great love song, was composed and first sung by Garth Brooks, then by Ronan Keating. Hank Marvin played it beautifully as an instrumental in his album "Guitar Player."

Played on Steelocaster A6 tuning, key of Bb. The first part is based around the 6th and surrounding frets using the bridge pick-up, no swell pedal; the second part is played around the 13th to 20th frets and with the bridge and middle pick-ups selected, and uses a swell pedal.

Lap steel, lead and rhythm guitars and sampler keyboard tracks played by Kay Das, overlaid on a commercially available BT. 
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You Kay Das - West Coast C6, key of F
Imagine Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar A6, key of C. Duet with Derek Kerner.
Isle Of Golden Dreams Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar, A6 tuning. Key of C.
Jessica Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar, A6 tuning. Key of A.
Kaimana Hila Back to a Hawaiian tune and, from my recent photographs,  remembering Diamond Head or, in the Hawaiian language, "Kaimana Hila."

Kay Das on West Coast Steel C6, keyboards, bass, and rhythm guitars. Keys: G/A/B.
Kalama'ula Time for a Hawaiian number. This pretty tune is most often vocalised. Here is a steel guitar instrumental version. I hope to have done it some justice.... 

Played on West Coast Steelocaster A6 tuning and electro-acoustic Charvel Jackson converted to steel, Dmaj tuning. Key of G. Bass guitar, rhythm guitar and ukulele tracks by Kay Das. 
Kaula 'Ili Kay Das: Steel Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
Bernie Endaya: Bass
Roy Durand: Ukulele, Lead and Rhythm Guitars

Steel Guitar: West Coast C6th, Keys: A,F and G
Kawohikukapolani Kay Das - West Coast C6, key of G, all guitars.  David Das -  sampled strings, vibes, bass and percussion.
Ke Kali Nei Au
(Hawaiian Wedding Song)
Kay Das - Two C6th guitars, the West Coast lap steel and the MSA Classic XL pedal steel. Chick Holland - guitars  and keyboard.
La  Comparsa Kay Das - West Coast Steel guitar C6 tuning. Backing guitar and keyboard/percussion accompaniment by Göran Tångring. Key of C#m/Emaj.
La Paloma Kay Das - West Coast Steelocaster A6 tuning.  Key of A.
Lau Nahele Kay Das - West Coast Steel guitar C6 tuning. Peter Korving accompaniment.
Leave A Little Room For God Kay Das - Charvel Jackson Electro-Acoustic steel, Dmajor tuning, key of E.
Lei Of Crimson Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar, A6 tuning. Key of C.
Little Princess I recorded it this time featuring the Steelocaster with A6th tuning, accompaniment by Goran Tangrin. Key of C/E.
Love Me Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar, A6 tuning.
Love Song of Indonesia An original Kay Das composition. Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel C6 Tuning.  Kay is joined by
Ton van Tergouw of The Netherlands.
Love Song of Kalua Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel C6 Tuning, David Das, keyboards, sample library.  Keys - Bb/C. Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amplifier (steel) 
Lovely Hula Hands Kay Das, West Coast 8-string steel C6 tuning.  Key of F
Loving You Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar, A6 tuning.
Lullaby (Brahms) Kay Das, West Coast 8-string steel.
Makin' Whoopee Kay Das, West Coast 8-string steel C6 tuning. 
Midnight Kay Das, Steelocaster (A6 tuning), key of C.
Rhythm and Bass Guitars: Gary Taylor and Trevor Spencer.
Moana Chimes I Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, David Das, keyboards, sample library.  First section of song, an early recording by Garney Nyss.
Moana Chimes II Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel and Steelocaster - A6 tuning, Key of A.  Bernie Endaya - bass. Roy Durand - ukulele.  Joz Smith - rhythm guitar.
Moon Of Manakoorah Kay Das (B11 lap) - David Donald (mandolin) - David Donald ( jazz guitar) - David Donald ( C6 pedal steel) - Kay Das (C6 lap).

Guitars: West Coast C6 and B11, MSA pedal steel, Chet Atkins Gibson

Recorded: December 2005, Singapore

Morning Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar. Key of G.  From the Peer Gynt suite by Edvard Grieg. 
Morningside Kay Das, steel guitar - From Kay's CD - "Shades of Gentle".  Key of E, C6 tuning. West Coast steel guitar.
Mukwai Hula Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning, Key of A. 

My Good Shepherd

Jeff Goormans' Steel Guitar Tribute to Fr. Damien

My good friend and a great steel guitarist from Belgium sent me this beautiful melody in which he plays tribute to Father Damien of Moloka'i, who hailed from Belgium, too. I loved it, different from the familiar Hawaiian flavours... played from the heart. 

Father Damien Day is celebrated in Hawai'i  on April 15. He was  beatified by Pope John Paul II in Rome on June 4, 1995.

My Heart Is A Steel Guitar Key of D minor, MSA Classic XL pedal steel, C6th neck.
O Holy Night Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar -  A6 tuning.
Old Devil Moon Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, B11 tuning, Key of F. 
Only You Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar. Key of Eb. 
Paradise Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning. Key of G.
Peacepipe Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning. Key of A.
Petite Fleur Kay Das,West Coast C6 lap steel and the Charvel Jackson tuned to D maj.  Accompained by Ian Plant - guitar.
Play Me Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar, A6 tuning. Key of A. 
Puamana Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar. Key of G.  Kay Das all instruments.
Pua Melia Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel - B11 tuning.  Kay Das, Guitar & Keyboard.
Ring Of Fire Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar. Key of G. 
Romance Antiguo Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar A6 tuning. Key of  em/e major.
Sand Kay Das, steel guitar -  MSA pedal steel E9 neck. Backup track from 24 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Back Tracks - by Gerald Ross
Sarinande Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel - C6 tuning. Lead Guitar - Klaas Kramer. Rhythm and bass backing by Herman and Sjaak.
Schubert's "Serenade" Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel - C6 tuning - Key of Dm.  David Das - accompaniment. 
September Song Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel - B11 tuning - Key of F#.  
She Thinks I Still Care Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, David Das, keyboards, sample library. 
Silhouette Hula This is a slower version of the Danny Kalauawa Stewart composition, as was sung by Nina Keali'iwahamana and accompanied by Jerry Byrd. This time the steel guitar is the lead. Played on West Coast C6, key of G/Ab. 
Silver Bells Kay Das on steel guitar ( West Coast C6), Eric Thacker on lead guitar, Jeff Daniels on keyboards.
Sleepwalk Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning. Key of C.
Slowly Kay Das,West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning. Key of E/F. Stratocaster main lead by Ove Kalander.
Something Is Happening Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning. From Kay's 2005 CD Distant Shores.
Something Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning. Key of C - modulates to A - back to C.
Song of India Roland E-09 keyboard sampler and West Coast C6  steel guitar. Key of C.
Song of the Islands Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning. Key of Eb.
Sound of the Islands Vic Rittenband and Nancy Gustafsson, Composers.

Kay Das on electro-acoustic Charvel Jackson D maj tuning and West Coast C6, key of D. Accompaniment by David Das, Richard Das, and Archie Fairhurst. Available on "Sunrises and Sunsets," 2005.
South Pacific Medley Kay Das, Steelocaster A6 and West Coast C6 steel guitars, key of C.
Spanish Eyes Kay Das, West Coast C6th steel guitar, key of Bb
St. Louis Blues Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning, key of G.
Stand By Your Man West Coast C6th lap steel and MSA Classic XL pedal steel E9th neck. Key of A
 
Stardust Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar, A6 tuning. Keys E and F.
Still My Soul Chuck Lettes - Mullen pedal steel guitar, E9 neck.  Kay Das - West Coast non-pedal in C6.
Sweet Dreams Kay Das, MSA Classic pedal steel, E9th tuning, in the key of G.
Temptation Kay Das - West Coast non-pedal in B11 tuning, Key of A.
The Air That I Breathe Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning, Key of Bb & C.  A tune recorded originally by "The Hollies". From Kay's "Shades Of Gentle" CD. 
The Breeze and I Here is another tune by Ernest Lecuona I have adapted for steel guitar (La Comparsa was my other attempt). Backing credits to Gary Taylor and Trevor Spencer. West Coast Steelocaster A6, key of E.
The Music Of The Night Kay Das ( West Coast lap steel, C6th tuning).
Klaas Kramer ( Stratocaster )

The Swan I

Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning, Key of G.  "The Swan" composed by Camille Saint-Saens
The Swan II Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning, Key of G.  Chuck Lettes - pedal steel guitar.  Chuck Lettes HSGA audio web page.
The Windjammer Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar. Key of Bb.  Kay Das all instruments.  Göran Tångring from Sweden plays guitar and keyboards.
Theme For Young Lovers Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar. Key of D.  A6 tuning.
There's A Heartache Following Me Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, B11 tuning, Key of A. 
Thinking of Our Love

This is a tune sung by Cliff Richard and the Shadows, much inspired by Buddy Holly...

Kay Das: Steelocaster steel guitar, A6 tuning, key of A.
Jeff Daniels: Rhythm guitar and percussion.

Trade Winds Kay Das, , West Cost Steel, C6th tuning. Key of G.
Twilight In Hawaii Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning,
Twilight Time Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning, Line 6 Echo. 
Unchained Melody Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, B11 tuning, Key of C. 
Une Nuit Sur Son Epaule Kay Das, , West Cost Steel, C6th tuning. Key of G.
Until The Real Thing Comes Along Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, Key of Gb.
We Have All The Time In The World Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, B11 tuning. From Kay's 2004 CD Aquamarina.
When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl Of Your Dreams Kay Das, Steelocaster steel guitar, A6 tuning. Keys G and Ab.
Whispering Lullaby

From Kay's CD "Sweet 'n Gentle". issued 2003. Credits: Kay Das and David Das. West Coast C6, Key of Bb.

Wind Beneath My Wings Kay Das, West Coast C6th and MSA Pedal Steel C6th neck. All other instruments and lead guitar: Chick Holland. Key of C
Witchcraft Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, C6 tuning, Key of F.  Benny Rodriguez on piano and keyboard sampled instruments.
 
What A Wonderful World Kay Das, West Coast 8-string Steel, B11 tuning, Key of F. 
You Are So Beautiful West Coast C6 , key of Ab. Adapted from the Joe Cocker recording of the Fisher/Preston tune. From Kay's CD "Steelography."

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