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Acoustic Samurai by thetiler [Email]
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Plays: 247
Last Played: Oct 12, 2008 - 02:30:35 PM
Downloads: 20
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Uploaded: Nov 03, 2006 - 08:59:16 PM
Last Updated: Oct 12, 2007 - 10:32:41 AM
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Much faster than Flower Child, much more intense so my wife mentioned that it seemed like a Japanese warrior. . . So I changed the picture :)

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2 mics and a preamp

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Maybe I listened... &mdash 11/03/06 - 09:43:24 PM
...to Flower Child when I was tired, 'cause it didn't speak to me as much as your tunes usually do. I told myself I'd come back to it another time. But then there's this, which seems to up the intensity a notch and bring the tune together a bit more. I like the drone-y runs that could be koto-ish or could have hints of Appalachian dulcimer... You have a good ear for the modal stuff, Bill, and fingers to match...

Gotta put your graphics in the mp3, though, and change the title so that it doesn't download as Flower Child 2....

It amazes me that you write 'em, amazes me that you can play 'em, and amazes me that you can even remember 'em all....

Ed

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Ya &mdash 11/04/06 - 11:35:07 AM
I keep forgetting to put it in. Sometimes I get a little scatterbrained.


Thanks for reminding me and appreciate the input on the tune Ed!

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Pure &mdash 11/03/06 - 11:25:03 PM
As always a pure sound! Much enjoyed.

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,-) &mdash 11/03/06 - 11:52:21 PM
e siiiiii davvero di OTTIMA TECNICA!!!!!!!

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mezmorgoric &mdash 11/04/06 - 12:48:13 AM
VERY atmospheric - I was having visions during that of a sleepy snake rising from a pit of fire.Love it! and how the depth gradually kicks in too.and the harmonics - each time I come to mac jams I keep thinking by jimminy some incredible complations could be made from alll the talent round ere - theres enough to have a really big festival for 2 weeks

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Thanks &mdash 11/04/06 - 11:32:48 AM
"VERY atmospheric - I was having visions during that of a sleepy snake rising from a pit of fire.Love it! and how the depth gradually kicks in too.and the harmonics - each time I come to mac jams I keep thinking by jimminy some incredible complations could be made from alll the talent round ere - theres enough to have a really big festival for 2 weeks"


"depth gradually kicks in"

I was thinking of having a sub heading of "Pushing into the Night" to musically illustrate how two warriors sword fight from the light of a building to the dark of the night. But everybody has their own ideas I am sure on what they hear.

Thanks for the input!


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Brilliant Idea ! &mdash 11/04/06 - 05:03:51 AM
I m imagening myself on a theater and
everything silent but this spiritual
guitar pickin so amazingly .. !!
perfect ending .... well done !!!

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Brilliant Idea ! &mdash 11/04/06 - 05:04:21 AM
I m imagening myself on a theater and
everything silent but this spiritual
guitar pickin so amazingly .. !!
perfect ending .... well done !!!

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Thanks Ed &mdash 11/04/06 - 06:59:04 AM
Schello, MO, Paddler and Feter for stopping by!

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Hypnotic and Intense &mdash 11/04/06 - 07:27:29 AM
Hypnotic and intense at the same time; I think the drones have something to do with that. As always, played with tremendous skill and expression.

If I had to guess, I probably say the music has something of an Eastern European or even Middle-Eastern feel, more than a Japanese one.

And, as Ejh said, I'm amazed that you (a) are so prolific, (b) can play these things so beautifully and flawlessly, and (c) can remember them. You're an exceptional talent.

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Samurai held guitar. &mdash 11/04/06 - 08:06:05 AM
You are Samurai who held the guitar.
Samurai has crossed the waters.
And, it pointed the sword of an artistic guitar ahead.


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Really appreciate &mdash 11/04/06 - 11:24:25 AM
the thought Tad. I sent you an email, hope you get a chance to read it!

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ohhh... nice style-blends &mdash 11/04/06 - 10:18:45 AM
The opening harmonic-picking (?) reminded me a little of Michael Hedges, then it began to sound like a dulcimer with the long rich sustained strings, then it launches into typical Tiler beautiful picking that is like afternoon light sparkling on the water... this is very soothing and meditative, but exhilerating at the same time. Another fave of yours, DLed for my iPod pleasure. Thank you again so much Bill, for offering us these great glimpses into your soul!
ttfn,
Drakonis

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Thanks &mdash 11/04/06 - 11:27:54 AM
Drak for pointing the ducimer thing out. Now I am hearing the tune in a different light :)


"The opening harmonic-picking (?) reminded me a little of Michael Hedges, then it began to sound like a dulcimer with the long rich sustained strings, then it launches into typical Tiler beautiful picking that is like afternoon light sparkling on the water... this is very soothing and meditative, but exhilerating at the same time. Another fave of yours, DLed for my iPod pleasure. Thank you again so much Bill, for offering us these great glimpses into your soul!
ttfn,
Drakonis


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bill &mdash 11/04/06 - 11:40:24 AM
more acoustic genious...I am watching yer You Tube videos ove rand over, and marveling at the right hand....it seems as though the main working digit is the ring finger...very strange!

I agree with Ed...a dulcimer feel...or santoor maybe....

i got a tiler folder now..a whole playlist in the iPod...and even a video to go in there too...Myrtle is tooooo good!

i am a total fan and in awe!

thanks pal!
z

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Thanks &mdash 11/04/06 - 11:48:21 AM
Z,

It was very nice to see you at YouTube.

Hope you get tons of people there. You deserve it ! It was a pleasure to post to your video!

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Nice &mdash 11/04/06 - 12:33:28 PM
Lovely. I hear something of an eastern sensibilty. Interesting use of harmonics and drone. Did you double up the guitar at all?

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Just one thing . . . &mdash 11/04/06 - 01:27:47 PM
the very last harmonic note.
Thanks for posting

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Warm sound &mdash 11/04/06 - 09:31:13 PM
This recording sounds very warm and near. I can visualize you playing this with all your feeling pouring into the guitar strings and then all the way to me... in Norway:) Fabulous! Once again I'm thrilled with your genius work.

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droning strings are a guitarist best friend &mdash 11/04/06 - 10:06:20 PM
i listened to this last night and i was so stuned it took me a day to comment. i've always liked a little far eastern intrigue. from the harmonics or where those harped harmonics? i new i was in for a ride...oriental express and no stopping.

Vic

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nice! &mdash 11/05/06 - 05:29:54 PM
nice flavor you've caught on this one tiler-as always, great gtr. from u! this one sounds like you're really pushing yourself--if you you listen closely, you can hear echoes of Bon Jovi's "Dead or Alive" in the signature-clever! rawk on!

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I'll have &mdash 11/05/06 - 08:00:27 PM
to check out Bon Jovi's tune.

Thanks for the heads up on that Jonx.

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lovely images &mdash 11/09/06 - 07:51:29 AM
The balanced sound of the guitar was fantastic. I enjoyed the solid floor of bass sound that followed through most of the piece and loved the end! Fantastic work. Thank you.

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Thanks &mdash 11/11/06 - 06:58:17 PM
lholden

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very nice &mdash 11/09/06 - 01:21:38 PM
i liked this. nice sound on that guitar.

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Deep &mdash 11/11/06 - 01:21:46 PM
I see very deep and complex designs, like an endless oriental rug. Awesome, energetic playing Bill, and those runs of harmonics, holy cow!

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thanks &mdash 11/12/06 - 12:50:17 PM
percept

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I can't believe... &mdash 11/13/06 - 03:13:26 AM
...the sounds you can make with your guitar. It's like you have an entire orchestra in there. This piece is a true journey.

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Thanks &mdash 11/14/06 - 10:44:54 AM
Magritte, especially coming from such a talented pianist. I enjoy your music!

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Master ! &mdash 09/12/07 - 11:05:05 AM
A Real Samurai, this is great pickin Sir !
Wonderful composition, is it one track guitar or more ?

Great



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Just one &mdash 09/12/07 - 07:53:27 PM
Just the guitar solo!


Thanks for posting BW

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