breathtaking &mdash 05/19/06 - 10:38:24 PM
One of my favorite folk tunes, given an amazingly classy, intricate,
beautifully heart-tugging treatment. No other words but the inarticulate
"wow"! Faved & DLed to my treasured BillFurnerFolder. Thank you for
such wonderful music.
ttfn,
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breathtaking &mdash 05/20/06 - 07:30:30 AM
Thanks Drak, I got inspired when I heard Alex De Grassi play a rendition of this
tune. But not enough times to glean any of his ideas, except the fact that he had
a field day on it. He played it solo wthout orchestration.
I kept on adding some Jpack 4 instrumentation, I was going to leave as is almost
at the finish, but decided to add a trumpet feel to give more of a military texture
at start and finish.
Thanks much!
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I'm with Drakonis on this one... &mdash 05/20/06 - 07:19:23 AM
You've got the beauty of the melody, and you've also captured the
essential sadness of the song as it originally appeared, when it was
"Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye", before it morphed into something almost
jaunty. Your playing is very tight and musical, very clean...
The recording itself is clean and clear.
I have to admit that I don't know who Johnny Perez is.
Another great one, Bill.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
I'm with Drakonis on this one... &mdash 05/20/06 - 07:25:48 AM
To: Ed
Thanks ed for your wonderful comments, sure enjoy reading your musical
knowledge. It seems endless, full of great tidbits!
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I'm with Drakonis on this one... &mdash 05/20/06 - 07:39:07 AM
Johnny P is a military guy from across the border down mexico way, he
represents in my mind a man who dearly loved his newly cherished country :^)
I think we have all ran across somebody that is new to this country that we
admire. So I tried to put it in music, the best way I know how.
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Energetic performance &mdash 05/20/06 - 07:30:29 AM
Steeleye Span used this tune as part of 'Fighting for Strangers' - so it
always has strong anti-war associations for me. Wonderfully played and
structured (enjoyed the build up). There's lots of fine harmonies and
you've done a great job on the accompaniment (excellent use of
tremolando strings)
KK [ Reply to This ]
Energetic performance &mdash 05/20/06 - 07:47:08 AM
Thanks for posting about SS, never heard them. I am listening to their music on
itunes now.
Cool folk tunes! Nice singin and playing.
Thanks for your comments !
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mmmm... &mdash 05/20/06 - 08:35:29 AM
Lush, evocative opening....ahhh! Lift off! Haven't heard an acoustic piece
as energetic as this since Mason Williams' A CLASSICAL GAS oh so long
ago. Beautifully executed. Deep feeling throughout. Peachtree has done
you no harm Bill. An instant fave.
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
mmmm... &mdash 05/24/06 - 06:43:22 AM
Am is a lot of fun to work with and that is the Key of Classical Gas, which was
featured on the radio for quite a while and still is actually.
Thanks
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mmmm... &mdash 05/24/06 - 12:18:00 PM
mmmm... &mdash 05/24/06 - 12:20:42 PM
Bill, I just noticed that somehow I neglected to sign on as a fan of this piece! It
must have been a technical glitch. Anyway, I've corrected it. A great tune, this! [ Reply to This ]
Many Stars!!! &mdash 05/20/06 - 09:21:39 AM
Played with feeling &mdash 05/20/06 - 04:15:06 PM
... as always. You've got a direct line from the heart to your fingers;
you just lay it all out there, and it's impossible not to be drawn in.
Beautiful, and moving, as always. Great guitar chops, as always.
Interesting interplay between guitar and strings. I think that aspect
(the interplay) sounds better here than on any other recording of yours
I've heard, and it's sounded good on other recordings too.
Also has a kind of Spanish flamenco sound happening.
Wow. I'd pay money to hear you play live.
(I'm not sure what the story is that this refers to; you say a little in your
song description, but it made me curious as to what this refers to.) [ Reply to This ]
Played with feeling &mdash 05/20/06 - 04:17:45 PM
Forgot to mention that the sound -- recording quality -- is superb!
10-10-10-10
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Played with feeling &mdash 05/20/06 - 04:58:04 PM
I was inspired by the immigration that is happening from Guatemala and Mexico
into the US. How it seems like it's becoming one of the main topics in the news.
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Played with feeling &mdash 05/20/06 - 04:59:40 PM
Sorry, I forgot to thank you for such a kind post!
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Powerful Song Bill! &mdash 05/20/06 - 05:57:41 PM
Near perfect song Bill. My only suggestion would be to fade in on the
strings toward the front a little slower to melt it into the composition
smoother. This is right up there with the best you've done. Thanks for
posting it. The composition is a very timly one too. Its so sad that this
song keeps coming back generation after generation, I can remember an
especially powerful performance in the Vietnam days at my
university...Peace and Light, Norman [ Reply to This ]
Rejuvinated! &mdash 05/20/06 - 06:10:56 PM
Big emotions without lyrics Bill - that's class! I'm glad the move to PTC
hasn't dulled your playing at all - is this a rejuvinated tiler here?
Excellent sounds, playing, recording etc, etc, etc as usual. You seem to
have gotten on top of the strings here - easily your best use of JP4 that
I can recall. Keep em coming Bill and I'll try to keep up with them : )
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Rejuvinated! &mdash 05/21/06 - 04:18:04 PM
We are planning of going to PTC and checking it out, it is not a gimme to live
there. My wife has to approve as well. :) Thanks for posting
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Excellent orchestration... &mdash 05/20/06 - 07:39:31 PM
...along with your usual fine, evocative guitar playing. This is the best
integration of software instruments I've heard from you. The song is
moving and very powerful. Thoughful, yet energetic. I'm glad I made it
back to the site to hear this. [ Reply to This ]
Awesome &mdash 05/20/06 - 11:15:12 PM
Great playing, Bill. And I love how you used the orchestra; very fitting and tasteful. Your guitar playing amazes me every time. [ Reply to This ]
Awesome &mdash 05/24/06 - 06:49:19 AM
Thanks percept
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Fantastic Arrangement &mdash 05/21/06 - 08:55:09 AM
Bill you outdid yourself here. This is such an innovative and beautiful
arrangement and your playing is superb! This will go in my top 5 of
your tunes! [ Reply to This ]
Fantastic Arrangement &mdash 05/21/06 - 09:48:31 AM
Thanks bronco and thanks very much for sharing your tunes as well!
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So Powerful &mdash 05/21/06 - 02:46:11 PM
Thanks for giving me one of those moments in life when there's
nothing in the whole world but the music in my ears. I'm tremendously
moved, Bill. [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful &mdash 05/21/06 - 04:47:34 PM
I think this is the first piece of yours I've heard and I'm hugely
impressed by your guitar mastery and the quality of the recording.
Now I have to wade through your massive back catalog in search of
other gems--I shouldn't have to search too long. Thanks for sharing.:) [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful &mdash 05/21/06 - 05:48:01 PM
Thanks for the post, it's tough to gain both skills of playin and recording to were
you can satisfy the macjammers. Setting up the mics, getting a decent preamp.
Having mics that I can live with. I guess it's always a learning experience for
sure.
Enjoyed reading your comments!
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Blew me away &mdash 05/22/06 - 04:52:50 AM
yet again T.
Looks like the move to the Deep South hasn't affected yer playin' any. [ Reply to This ]
Bill and Betsy &mdash 05/22/06 - 06:45:31 AM
are making beautiful music together. I love your ability to record and mix. Being able to treat this masterpiece with such delicate instrumental seasoning requires incredible talent and passion. Everything is perfectly placed, perfectly balanced. This shines as an example of how you've mastered the craft of sending listeners on one magic Furner journey after another. Thanks. [ Reply to This ]
new interpretation &mdash 05/22/06 - 12:51:37 PM
I don't know how many different versions of this song I have heard over
the years - certainly dozens. The one that sticks out most in my mind
was recorded by the Chad Mitchell Trio back in the mid-Sixties as a
combination anti-war song and tribute to President Kennedy, bringing
a new meaning to the line "Johnny, we hardly knew you." Tying it to the
current border war/immigration debate is certainly an interesting twist.
There is a difference between covering an old song and re-interpreting
it by making it your own. To me, your version of this classic folk song
clearly falls into the latter category. You retain its heart-wrenching
passion and sadness while making it sound fresh for contemporary
ears. And all of those asides, tangents and variations you deftly fit in
make it a feast for old-listening ears as well. [ Reply to This ]
relaxed &mdash 05/22/06 - 02:14:34 PM
relaxed &mdash 05/24/06 - 06:41:28 AM
Easyness feel of guitar is something I would love to hear more on the radio
outside of the internet. Seems like it is really getting slammed bigtime!
Thanks for the post.
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just &mdash 05/22/06 - 04:27:21 PM
just &mdash 05/22/06 - 07:25:24 PM
Thanks very much Mcboy, really appreciate it!
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bill, bill, bill &mdash 05/22/06 - 08:25:44 PM
this is not fair....i struggle for weeks with my little acoustic noodles
and you come out with another 10 course feast....i have had the
pleasure of listening to you for over a year now...my bill furner folder is
bulging, and you do THIS to me.
This is one damn fine bit of guitar playing...and recording as
well...straight 10's and man,...cut it out!!!
deepest bows to you!!!!
z [ Reply to This ]
bill, bill, bill &mdash 05/23/06 - 09:19:49 AM
Thanks much z, enjoy your playing as well.
Good luck to you and your endeavors!
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once again &mdash 05/23/06 - 02:38:31 AM
once again you did great work here, absolutely beautiful, and the way you
got the other instruments happening rally blows me away. I don't think it
gets any better than this, so all 10s from me. [ Reply to This ]
once again &mdash 05/24/06 - 06:46:44 AM
Thanks Leanardo21
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Bill.... &mdash 05/23/06 - 07:14:09 PM
I listened to this over and over today....this is really really good!
thanks pal...keep on playing ...the world needs you!!
z [ Reply to This ]
Pick of the litter &mdash 05/23/06 - 08:55:56 PM
You do it right, Bill. Exquisitly sensitive rendition of a time
honored song. Amazing. Rekindling. [ Reply to This ]
Pick of the litter &mdash 05/23/06 - 10:58:45 PM
Thanks Richard
My wife and I were listeing to you sing the latest tune you did.
Way to go. Nice harmonization Richard!
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Amazing song &mdash 05/24/06 - 03:25:26 PM
Wow -- very inspirational and weighty, loved it. Santa Cruz is one of my
favorite guitars and you make Betsy proud on this one. Thanks! [ Reply to This ]
Amazing song &mdash 05/25/06 - 12:03:54 AM
I sold my Vx2ooo video camera, and that is one reason I bought Betsy.
Thanks much for posting
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What is left to say? &mdash 05/24/06 - 03:50:08 PM
Another beautiful interpretation, one that I wished could have gone on forever. Timely as well as timeless. [ Reply to This ]
What is left to say? &mdash 05/24/06 - 11:50:21 PM
You are such a wonderful music person, one who I really enjoy listening to.
Thanks much!
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Oh, man! &mdash 05/25/06 - 10:00:18 AM
Oh, man! &mdash 05/25/06 - 10:13:59 PM
Ya, I guess I have a guitar addiction. I wonder is there is a GAA out there?
Guitar addiction anonymous, maybe we guitar players can start up one here at
MJ.
Thanks for posting
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Passion Play &mdash 05/25/06 - 08:16:31 PM
This is undoubtedly one of your finest works, Bill.
A very interesting treatment of this old jewel, imbued with musical
passion and played expertly --- yet with seeming abandon.
Splendid work. --- Joe [ Reply to This ]
Passion Play &mdash 05/25/06 - 10:26:14 PM
Thanks for the eloquent wording JAS
Bill
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sorrow &mdash 05/28/06 - 03:50:44 PM
a sad sounding instrumental. have never heard the original. the instruments seem to be nicely put together. [ Reply to This ]
sorrow &mdash 05/29/06 - 08:02:22 AM
I arranged the music in am, the acoustical guitar fingerstyle can excel in that
key.
Thanks for the post
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Full of Drama &mdash 05/29/06 - 06:57:31 AM
Great interpretation, Bill.
Top marks for playing and mixing.
Great sound.
E:) [ Reply to This ]
Full of Drama &mdash 05/29/06 - 08:00:16 AM
Thanks scorp, thanks for letting me hear the wonderful latin Strunz and Farah.
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wow &mdash 05/31/06 - 01:27:29 PM
nice to see you here &mdash 05/31/06 - 06:11:13 PM
nice to see you here &mdash 06/05/06 - 07:33:06 AM
Thanks !
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Blown away &mdash 09/07/06 - 08:17:43 AM
I am blown away every time I listen to one of your songs. Maybe someday I'll be able to play like that. [ Reply to This ]
Great picking! &mdash 09/22/06 - 05:29:30 PM
Thanks MG &mdash 09/22/06 - 09:30:22 PM
WoW ! &mdash 09/20/07 - 02:27:31 PM
This is great post, Mr. Furner if you noticed that i've backed to your oldies ! Not just you, Vic Holman, Ejh and most of my favorite artists here .. i'm enjoying my time listening to MacJams start with those aretist like you and i'm finding that these piece are great, many of it are masters and really i'm impressed by this site's talents !
This is very fine piece, the strings placed in the right place and in the FIT time ! This is gem
Thanks for sharing sir
Take Care
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 09/20/07 - 03:50:25 PM
Bill.... &mdash 12/10/07 - 12:02:48 PM
I came back for a listen after watching your YouTube rendition of same. You are an artist! Fantastic!
Drop me a note sometime. [ Reply to This ]
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beautifully heart-tugging treatment. No other words but the inarticulate
"wow"! Faved & DLed to my treasured BillFurnerFolder. Thank you for
such wonderful music.
ttfn,
Drakonis
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