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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!

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
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I love this! &mdash 09/17/05 - 01:53:05 PM
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

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I love this! &mdash 09/17/05 - 05:11:46 PM
"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!

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Just wonderfully lovely! Period! &mdash 09/17/05 - 04:05:23 PM
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 (?)

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Just wonderfully lovely! Period! &mdash 09/17/05 - 06:07:59 PM
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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Just wonderfully lovely! Period! &mdash 09/18/05 - 11:45:31 AM
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...

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No fair, you are good at this... &mdash 09/17/05 - 04:31:56 PM
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


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No fair, you are good at this... &mdash 09/20/05 - 06:05:27 PM
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!

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Absolutely beautiful!!! &mdash 09/17/05 - 04:54:09 PM
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.

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Absolutely beautiful!!! &mdash 09/17/05 - 05:52:53 PM
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.

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More awesomeness &mdash 09/17/05 - 05:18:12 PM
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!

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More awesomeness &mdash 09/17/05 - 05:58:14 PM
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!



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Great! &mdash 09/17/05 - 07:47:09 PM
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!!

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Great! &mdash 09/18/05 - 02:47:57 PM
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.

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I didn't envision a girl in a meadow. &mdash 09/17/05 - 07:55:54 PM
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.

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I didn't envision a girl in a meadow. &mdash 09/18/05 - 02:58:01 PM
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.

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Air On a 6-String &mdash 09/17/05 - 08:11:23 PM
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.

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Air On a 6-String &mdash 09/18/05 - 03:02:46 PM
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

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Marvelous &mdash 09/17/05 - 08:34:22 PM
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.

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Marvelous &mdash 09/20/05 - 05:53:03 PM
Thanks JG, having a real good guitar helps alot. It is a bit easier to press down
than my takamine

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Whee! &mdash 09/17/05 - 11:35:14 PM
What a happy, graceful tune. Thanks!

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Whee! &mdash 09/20/05 - 05:55:33 PM
Thanks K.I.S.KISMET, I kind of wanted to get that Whee feeling.

Thanks for re enforcing that idea.

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NIce sound &mdash 09/18/05 - 02:50:54 AM
Not my type of thing this, at all but a really good quality sound and nice playing and layering. Post more ...

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NIce sound &mdash 09/20/05 - 05:56:41 PM
Thanks markbaby

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i rushed to put on my tutu!!! &mdash 09/18/05 - 03:45:14 AM
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

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i rushed to put on my tutu!!! &mdash 09/20/05 - 06:01:19 PM
So I guess that picture of the lady in the meadow was you! Wow, I didn't know:)

Thanks

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Anybody would be flattered... &mdash 09/18/05 - 03:59:11 AM
... to have their tune transformed like this. Great fun.

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Anybody would be flattered... &mdash 09/20/05 - 06:07:29 PM
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!!



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Beautiful Playing &mdash 09/18/05 - 07:28:04 AM
And you've put your extraordinary touch on an excellent
tune, making it even more special. Thanks for posting this,
Bill

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Beautiful Playing &mdash 09/20/05 - 05:58:18 PM
Thanks mungo and congradulations on getting Mjer of the week!



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I love you Betsy &mdash 09/18/05 - 09:12:14 AM
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

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I love you Betsy &mdash 09/18/05 - 10:16:10 AM
I looled over at Betsy on her guitar stand and I think she heard you!
Thanks for stopping by and posting.

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So nice &mdash 09/18/05 - 09:35:00 AM
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.

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So nice &mdash 09/18/05 - 09:13:23 PM
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!

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So pretty. &mdash 09/18/05 - 10:33:17 AM
Your recordings are so crystal clear. This sounded simply
beautiful. Lovely melody.

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So pretty. &mdash 09/20/05 - 05:59:49 PM
Thanks ER, It sure helps to plug right into my Tascam 122 instead of the cheap
8 track mixer i had.

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my favorite &mdash 09/18/05 - 01:45:50 PM
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 .....

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my favorite &mdash 09/18/05 - 02:53:28 PM
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.

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Tasty playing as usual! &mdash 09/18/05 - 02:36:32 PM
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

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Wow! &mdash 09/18/05 - 02:43:12 PM
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.

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Wow! &mdash 09/18/05 - 07:59:00 PM
Thanks Tex




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musical bard &mdash 09/19/05 - 02:12:30 PM
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!

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musical bard &mdash 09/19/05 - 04:39:56 PM
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

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tight &mdash 09/19/05 - 06:48:18 PM
You just inspired me to do some fingerpicking. Nice
guitar work. The vibe is mellow, but uplifting.

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tight &mdash 09/19/05 - 10:14:13 PM
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.

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a song that makes the world go around &mdash 09/20/05 - 12:47:26 AM
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...

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a song that makes the world go around &mdash 09/20/05 - 06:02:54 PM
Maybe it's a good thing it didn't, one of my fingers is sore :)

Thanks

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Sensational &mdash 09/20/05 - 10:07:27 PM
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!

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Sensational &mdash 09/21/05 - 06:41:06 PM
Thanks Paul T

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Gorgeous &mdash 09/23/05 - 04:33:15 AM
So playful and vibrant.
Excellent playing and a perfect recording.
Betsy sounds extraordinary in this one.
Fantastic!

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Gorgeous &mdash 09/23/05 - 05:44:05 PM
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

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Great Guitar playing and GB recording &mdash 09/24/05 - 01:37:09 AM
It is nice to hear how a good musician can create magic with no effects.
Would curious to know which mics were used ?

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Great Guitar playing and GB recording &mdash 09/24/05 - 08:58:13 AM
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



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Very enjoyable &mdash 09/24/05 - 11:17:37 AM
Exellent playing. Nice emotion. Top Notch!

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Very enjoyable &mdash 09/24/05 - 03:39:39 PM
Thanks, appreciated it much!

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Very enjoyable &mdash 09/24/05 - 11:17:37 AM
Exellent playing. Nice emotion. Top Notch!

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Very enjoyable &mdash 09/24/05 - 03:40:54 PM
Thanks twice bill :)

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beautiful &mdash 11/03/05 - 03:56:38 PM
very soulful and emotional guitar playing

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beautiful &mdash 12/25/05 - 12:25:14 AM
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.

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wasalaamu'alaikum.

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Thanks soooo &mdash 11/25/07 - 10:38:11 PM
much for such kind words!

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