A Dance In The Meadow/Song of This World

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Ed Known as Ejh asked me to do a renditon of his terrific tune: "Song Of This World". But I really didn't duplicate the tune, I kind of went off on my own little tangent. But I really was influenced by his folk masterpiece. I sent this tune to him to get his ok. He emailed back and liked it. So I really don't want to do injustice to his truly one of my all time favorite tunes here at MJ. So I gave it another name with reference to his "Song Of This World"!

I can invision a women or a girl frolicking in a meadow, almost in a ballerina-like fashion. Happily looking about at the beatiful flowers after a long anticipated warm day in complete freedom of a very joyful dance!

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Hits: 5567
Comments: 59
Fans: 21
Plays: 493
Downloads: 242
Votes: 33
Uploaded: Sep 17, 2005 - 01:30:42 PM
Last Updated: Feb 19, 2006 - 12:34:57 PM Last Played: Feb 02, 2013 - 09:01:28 PM

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Hardware:

2 mics/ no mixer!! With those bad preamps.
Used a USB 122 interface with phantom power for the condenser mics.
Betsy - my new Santa Cruz acoustical guitar.

Software:

GB2

Comments

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 2803 days ago (September 17th, 2005)

I love this!
You've taken it to your own place, that's for sure! It sort of
"echoes" or has resonances of "Song Of This World", but
it's become its own thing entirely... It's like classical
variations on a theme..

"Variations on a theme from Hannifin". Heck, sounds
almost dignified...

Great playing to my ears, great tone and
recording...Another one with sparkly highs and yet
richness in the low mids... I love the guitar sound you
get..

It really does sound like a dance to me...stately and
spritely both, somehow...

And since it's not me, I CAN VOTE ON IT!

Anytime you like one of my melodies, Bill, just feel free...

Ed

Check out my latest song called Uno/I Like The Way... (with Macaudion, SISTERS, ktb, and ziti)

thetiler

thetiler said 2803 days ago (September 17th, 2005)

I love this!
"You've taken it to your own place, that's for sure! It sort of
"echoes" or has resonances of "Song Of This World", but
it's become its own thing entirely... It's like classical
variations on a theme..

"Variations on a theme from Hannifin". Heck, sounds
almost dignified...

Great playing to my ears, great tone and
recording...Another one with sparkly highs and yet
richness in the low mids... I love the guitar sound you
get..

It really does sound like a dance to me...stately and
spritely both, somehow...

And since it's not me, I CAN VOTE ON IT!

Anytime you like one of my melodies, Bill, just feel free...

Ed"

Thanks so much Ed for letting me in on this. Again I really adore your
origianal tune. With a tune like the one you composed I couldn't help but feel
music of joy.

Thanks Ed!

---
The Tiler

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Cori Ander

Cori Ander said 2803 days ago (September 17th, 2005)

Just wonderfully lovely! Period!
Just wonderfully lovely! Period!

So much love in this music! So heartfelt! And an edifying
composition! Fresh and interesting and at the same time old
like some medieval tune.

And congratulations to Betsy! To you both! Such a beautiful
sound from her in your hands. Seems like she inspires you!
You are apparently going to become just great a couple! Cant
be much better that this (?)

Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

thetiler

thetiler said 2803 days ago (September 17th, 2005)

Just wonderfully lovely! Period!
She gets a bit jealous of the slide guitar next to her but I havn't really picked it
up much since I picked Betsy at the Marin County Ca. Guitar Show!

Though it was hard to hear her cause she had to compete with the tough guys
(Rockers testing the greatest and latest electrics. The salesman who actually
worked at Santa Cruz Guitars as a builder said that Betsy was his favorite. I
tested many guitars at the show she, seemed to really stand out.

Thanks so much Cori for stopping bye!

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The Tiler

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Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	Just wonderfully lovely! Period! Do you have any picture of her ... or are there any on the net. I made a search and found that there are lots of different Santa Cruz acoustical guitars... Check out my latest song called Nu tändas tusen juleljus

Macaudion

Macaudion said 2803 days ago (September 17th, 2005)

No fair, you are good at this...
A pure musician, you stand alone exposing your soul with
only your guitar as a veil...

Love and tenderness are two words that come to mind and
even the word, pretty, is a word that hangs about as I
listen. A word I rarely use, but in fact, this is a very pretty
tune and you can't help but to feel good while listening.

This is another exceptional and beautiful piece, of which it
does not suprise me, that Ed would be of dominant
infuence.

Very well done TT!

Cydniko

Check out my latest song called Pavel

thetiler	thetiler said 2800 days ago (September 20th, 2005)
	No fair, you are good at this... Thanks Cydniko Thanks for such a nice post, Ed's "Song Of This World" really did inspire me. I really think John Denver would love that tune Ed. I just had to give that folk gem some praise! --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

notsosweet	notsosweet said 2803 days ago (September 17th, 2005)
	Absolutely beautiful!!! If you could put a sound to the joy of being alive, this would be it. It just sounds so warm and alive - an invitation to joy. Betsy does wonders in your hands. Check out my latest song called Noel Parisien - Charles Quef

thetiler

thetiler said 2803 days ago (September 17th, 2005)

Absolutely beautiful!!!
Thanks notso

I have to be careful with Betsy, I have a couple of desks on each side of where I
practice and she can get bruised. So to keep her happy I try not to make sudden
jolts. But I took a bunch of furniture and objects out of my studio so the sound
is better I think. I am amazed at how taking stuff out of a room can enchance
the recording. But I reallyy believe it is true on how important acoustics of a
room are.

---
The Tiler

Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 2803 days ago (September 17th, 2005)
	More awesomeness Totally enchanting. This kind of playing is beyond my comprehension, but a total joy to listen to. It's hard for me to hear Song of This World in there, but what a great song to use as a starting point. The result is amazing! Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

thetiler	thetiler said 2803 days ago (September 17th, 2005)
	More awesomeness Thanks percep Ya, that is one big reason I gave it another lead name as compared to "Song of This World" but I know that I couldn't of recorded it with out the wonderful influences of that tune! --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

selters	selters said 2803 days ago (September 17th, 2005)
	Great! Hmm, this sounds like The song of this world, but it also sounds like a classical piece by Edward Grieg!!! very beatufiul, it is something i can listen to even when i am drunk and it is 0400 in the morning!! Check out my latest song called So Far (Out Of Reach)

thetiler	thetiler said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	Great! Thanks selters I'll have to make search at Apple Store and check and see if the song is there. Never heard of it, but thanks for posting. --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

snowdragon

snowdragon said 2803 days ago (September 17th, 2005)

I didn't envision a girl in a meadow.
It was more like a master guitarist in a venerated concert
hall giving a virtuoso performance to a mezmerized
audience.

I think this is the first time I've actually preferred a strictly
instrumental version of a song to the one with words.
That's not only an acknowledgement of the performance
but also a testament to the power Ed's song.

Loved that little double roll-down at the end of the verses.

Check out my latest song called Nightmares

thetiler	thetiler said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	I didn't envision a girl in a meadow. can you believe I am finally getting smart an using the right button on my mouse so I can read your and others comments as I post. Your giving me good luck snow! Thanks for the comments, Glad you like those music rolls. --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 2803 days ago (September 17th, 2005)
	Air On a 6-String Just a refreshing, airy blend of the lightest elements of classical, folk and... yes, as Cori Ander's ears heard --- medieval --- compositions within this joyous extrapolation of Ed's original work. A wonderful tangent you went off on, Bill... with marvelous results. Like air on a 6-string. Check out my latest song called A Chance To Dream

thetiler	thetiler said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	Air On a 6-String I should be more mindfull of worlds like medieval, the music sometimes just comes out with out intentionally going after the medieveal sound. Maybe ignorance is bliss. Thanks --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

jgurner	jgurner said 2803 days ago (September 17th, 2005)
	Marvelous You've taken a wonderful tune and morphed it into something amazingly unique, yet with the same beautiful feel. As always, I am impressed by your prowess on the six string. Check out my latest song called Anniversary

thetiler	thetiler said 2800 days ago (September 20th, 2005)
	Marvelous Thanks JG, having a real good guitar helps alot. It is a bit easier to press down than my takamine --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

K.I.S.KISMET	K.I.S.KISMET said 2803 days ago (September 17th, 2005)
	Whee! What a happy, graceful tune. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Mad Lands

thetiler	thetiler said 2800 days ago (September 20th, 2005)
	Whee! Thanks K.I.S.KISMET, I kind of wanted to get that Whee feeling. Thanks for re enforcing that idea. --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

markbaby	markbaby said 2803 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	NIce sound Not my type of thing this, at all but a really good quality sound and nice playing and layering. Post more ... Check out my latest song called Gangster

thetiler	thetiler said 2800 days ago (September 20th, 2005)
	NIce sound Thanks markbaby --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

caroline	caroline said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	i rushed to put on my tutu!!! but your playing was too, too so i sat down and listened instead - and what a treat it was!! i'm just a fool for this plinky-plunky stuff - more! more!! one thank you xxxx Check out my latest song called i'm a reunion maid MJRF 2010

thetiler	thetiler said 2800 days ago (September 20th, 2005)
	i rushed to put on my tutu!!! So I guess that picture of the lady in the meadow was you! Wow, I didn't know:) Thanks --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

mandolinquent	mandolinquent said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	Anybody would be flattered... ... to have their tune transformed like this. Great fun. Check out my latest song called Had We But World Enough

thetiler	thetiler said 2800 days ago (September 20th, 2005)
	Anybody would be flattered... Thanks mandolinquent, it is fun to hit on something. Cause sometimes it can be a struggle to come up with something that clicks. Thanks again mandolinquent!! --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

	said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	Beautiful Playing And you've put your extraordinary touch on an excellent tune, making it even more special. Thanks for posting this, Bill

thetiler	thetiler said 2800 days ago (September 20th, 2005)
	Beautiful Playing Thanks mungo and congradulations on getting Mjer of the week! --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

ziti	ziti said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	I love you Betsy another master class from the Tiler. Folks, guitar playing does not come any better than this...technique, soul, and a delightful humor. High praises to Tiler z Check out my latest song called The Viconian Cyclist

thetiler	thetiler said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	I love you Betsy I looled over at Betsy on her guitar stand and I think she heard you! Thanks for stopping by and posting. --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	So nice Wonderful. One of my favorites on the site. New Age Folk at its best. So warming and peaceful, masterfully played and well recorded. Excellent track. Check out my latest song called Frozen Man (by James Taylor)

thetiler	thetiler said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	So nice Thanks Tobin, I really appreciate that comment, I know that you make much of your living doing music. I mentioned that to my wife that you liked it and am very appreciative! --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

Emily Rohm	Emily Rohm said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	So pretty. Your recordings are so crystal clear. This sounded simply beautiful. Lovely melody. Check out my latest song called Monica's Waltz

thetiler	thetiler said 2800 days ago (September 20th, 2005)
	So pretty. Thanks ER, It sure helps to plug right into my Tascam 122 instead of the cheap 8 track mixer i had. --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

Mcboy

Mcboy said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)

my favorite
macjams fingerpicker.....this is just some great playing.....it takes me on on a great mucial journey and i'm the happier for it......thanks for sharing your awesome playing and to Ejh for getting u to do it!.....
p.s.-----tiler i had to remove "Tiler's Bag" cause i licensed it to an ad agency......but i'm working on another fingerpicker in your honor....cause i dig u man .....

Check out my latest song called Bluesphemy (MJRF 2010)

thetiler	thetiler said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	my favorite Thanks Mcboy, I always in enjoy everytune you put up. My wife and I got to go to Great American Music Hall one of these days when you play there in Frisco. --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

jiguma	jiguma said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	Tasty playing as usual! Another great track from Bill'n'Betsy! This is a very tight piece Bill - great sound and feeling. One of those tracks where it all falls perfectly from your head to the strings. I'm amazed at how good this is. Thanks for putting this up! Neil Check out my latest song called News Is Gonna Break

FEEL	FEEL said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	Wow! Great rendition. This really shows what a craftsman at your trade you really are Bill. I can tell why Ejh would be so please. Thanks to the two of you for sharing. Check out my latest song called I Want Emoticon

thetiler	thetiler said 2802 days ago (September 18th, 2005)
	Wow! Thanks Tex --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

Cameron

Cameron said 2801 days ago (September 19th, 2005)

musical bard
This is some of your best work, Bill. Wonderful guitar
playing -- lyrical, fleet, warm and expressive. And the
recording quality is excellent.

The musical material is top-notch, too. I'm glad that Ejh's
piece inspired you to create this.

Your performance on this is a very personal one. The
windows of musical communication are wide-open, and
the notes speak words. Your joy of playing shines through
very strongly on this piece.

Hats off to you and to Betsy!

Check out my latest song called Trio for Horn, Violin & Piano

thetiler	thetiler said 2801 days ago (September 19th, 2005)
	musical bard Thanks Cameron, it is a constant vigil to keep the recording and playing tight. I know I can always improve but it is nice to have feedback like this. Thanks Bill --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

jompybean	jompybean said 2801 days ago (September 19th, 2005)
	tight You just inspired me to do some fingerpicking. Nice guitar work. The vibe is mellow, but uplifting. Check out my latest song called arpreggae

thetiler	thetiler said 2801 days ago (September 19th, 2005)
	tight Thanks for posting, good luck with your fingerpicking. Hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of it! It really is a lot of fun and rewarding and can mentally be challenging and fulfilling. --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

	said 2801 days ago (September 20th, 2005)
	a song that makes the world go around so beautiful and sublime...the music you generate from your guitar somehow resonates with Nature itself...so vibrant and pristine...if only it could last forever...

thetiler	thetiler said 2800 days ago (September 20th, 2005)
	a song that makes the world go around Maybe it's a good thing it didn't, one of my fingers is sore :) Thanks --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

Paul_T	Paul_T said 2800 days ago (September 20th, 2005)
	Sensational In addition to the afforementioned artistic mastery, there's a great sense of air in this recording. You can almost hear Betsy breathe. She is a happy pup. This is right up there with my favorite John Fahey tunes! Thanks! Check out my latest song called Armor Pajamas

thetiler	thetiler said 2799 days ago (September 21st, 2005)
	Sensational Thanks Paul T --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

Einarus	Einarus said 2797 days ago (September 23rd, 2005)
	Gorgeous So playful and vibrant. Excellent playing and a perfect recording. Betsy sounds extraordinary in this one. Fantastic! Check out my latest song called Preparation

thetiler	thetiler said 2797 days ago (September 23rd, 2005)
	Gorgeous Thanks Einarus, enjoy your music as well. Hope you keep that stuff your doing going. The music that I've heard you do is exciting to listen to. Thanks for the compliment --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

	francesd said 2797 days ago (September 24th, 2005)
	Great Guitar playing and GB recording It is nice to hear how a good musician can create magic with no effects. Would curious to know which mics were used ?

thetiler

thetiler said 2796 days ago (September 24th, 2005)

Great Guitar playing and GB recording
Thanks

I use a MXL 2001 Marshall Condenser mic on a boom pole. Which is good for
going towards the hole and the 12th fret:
http://www.mxlmics.com/condenser_mic/mxl2001/mxl2001.htm

Then a a sure KSM 109, (much more slender) on a regualr mic stand aiming
down towards between the bridge and the sound hole. I will experiement with
other mic situations but so far that has being about it:
http://www.shure.com/microphones/models/ksm109.asp

But I think the best thing I did was clear out my room so the sound doesn't
get obstructed on TV sets, furniture, I have a tile floor :) which helps alot as
well. But getting rid of many of my objects in the room I record helps alot but
I still like the recording in my tiled bathroom. I just bought a blue tooth
keyboard for just that purpose and a flat screen 17 inch Samsung monitor for
going into the bathroom and recording there. That monitor is sure better
then the old CTR monitor monsters. Trying to move those things would be
like trying to dance with a full grown gorilla :)
Thanks for the post

---
The Tiler

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billl	billl said 2796 days ago (September 24th, 2005)
	Very enjoyable Exellent playing. Nice emotion. Top Notch! Check out my latest song called 1213

thetiler	thetiler said 2796 days ago (September 24th, 2005)
	Very enjoyable Thanks, appreciated it much! --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

billl	billl said 2796 days ago (September 24th, 2005)
	Very enjoyable Exellent playing. Nice emotion. Top Notch! Check out my latest song called 1213

thetiler	thetiler said 2796 days ago (September 24th, 2005)
	Very enjoyable Thanks twice bill :) --- The Tiler Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

	said 2756 days ago (November 3rd, 2005)
	beautiful very soulful and emotional guitar playing

zenbomb	zenbomb said 2705 days ago (December 25th, 2005)
	beautiful There aren't many superlatives left to describe this absolutely brilliant piece of artistry. My hat is off to a brilliant composer and guitar virtuoso. This was a joy to listen to. Deepest respect. --- wasalaamu'alaikum. Check out my latest song called Far Away (where my love is waiting)

thetiler	thetiler said 2004 days ago (November 25th, 2007)
	Thanks soooo much for such kind words! Check out my latest song called When Your Strange

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