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At the end of July this summer, I had my cousin from another part of the country visiting. Since she is one of the few existing fans of Curry guitar that I ever meet live, I lined the nylon Yamaha through the Yamaha AG Stomp and gave a series of improvisations, (also pushed the recording button in case anything would be worthwhile saving).
After now having gone through the recording and thinned out some less forunate parts, it seem like what remains can make up a suite of improvisations.
These are improvisations. Nothing is planned. Themes comes in the moment, or a second or two ahead. Therefore this music isn't well thought, and sometimes a little strange, but on the other hand it has the immediateness that comes from playing without knowing ahead.
I have post-edited the pieces though; cut away less fortunate parts, sometimes doubled short passages to get a more musically harmonic result, (it is not made to be a show-off or feat, but as something to be enjoyed as music).
OK .. enough talking. This is part one. Introduction.
Oh .. one more thing .. I recorded using headphones .. and I made the final eq-ing using headphones. It can guarantee that works on headphones .. hope it'll work even in speakers.
Hardware:
Nylon Yamaha guitar through the Yamaha AG Stomp + Mac G4
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Definitely worthwhile saving &mdash 11/04/06 - 06:45:34 PM
I like this improv on guitar. It's very cool how the mood changes, yet it always remains consistently in tempo . Very pretty one, Curry. Faved & downloaded. Your cousin was lucky to get a live show. :-) [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 11/04/06 - 06:55:17 PM
Hi Roxy ... You and Ejh were FAST. I posted and made a check listening and before I was done you and Ejh had faved, and a few seconds later wrote comments ... Thanks a lot for your nice (and fast) behaviour!
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
I particularly love your ability to improvise... &mdash 11/04/06 - 06:48:37 PM
There is something very alive in this music.
Very nicely recorded. Plainly, I should've bought an AG Stomp when they were around. You get a great sound out of yours....
Can't wait for the next bits....
Ed [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 11/04/06 - 06:59:10 PM
Thank you Ed, glad you liked it, well if you have great problems waiting for the next I can mail you a sneek-peek ;-)
Read also my previous reply to Roxylee's comment.
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
great sound &mdash 11/04/06 - 07:05:24 PM
and wonderful playing. I especially like the deep bass you get. You've captured the ambience well. I almost hear you breathing. Improvisation is great, and proves the great musician you are:) [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 11/05/06 - 04:20:41 AM
Thanks a lot. Great to hear from an artist of you class (I was just a minute ago listening to your new song, and I am still in a mood of being very impressed).
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
A man and his instrument &mdash 11/04/06 - 07:09:52 PM
Beautiful sound, lovely feel, wonderful touch, great results...
Thank you for letting us peer into your heart through your improvisational creation. [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 11/05/06 - 07:13:39 AM
Thank you Patrick, I am glad that you like this one!
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
flawin Sweet &mdash 11/05/06 - 03:47:26 AM
I m impressed that this is Improv ..
but yes this learn me alot about perfect
sence on playin ..the guitar sound
so wonderfull with these nylons and the most
wonderfull thing about the Nylon set
the bass strings very deep.what this extra
echo ..its like you are playin on a theater
or is it just the guitar mic very close
and clear ? .....one of your best Curry
thank you for sharing such gem !! [ Reply to This ]
sweet &mdash 11/05/06 - 08:46:09 AM
choice of notes.........mellow yet rockin.......how'd u do that....hehhehe [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 11/06/06 - 01:29:11 AM
oh, you know mr guitar wonder child :-)
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful for any day, &mdash 11/05/06 - 08:58:14 AM
. &mdash 11/06/06 - 01:37:14 AM
Ah, thank you Harold, that's pleasant information, thank you for dropping by!
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
It always amazes me &mdash 11/05/06 - 09:37:28 AM
when an accomplished musician, like yourself, can improvise and make the music sound well planned and well rehearsed. What a joy to listen to!
God bless,
Rick
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. &mdash 11/06/06 - 01:44:53 AM
.. well, this might sound a little strange, but if anyone would ask me if I have the ability do things like that, the answer would be positive no. It is more like something happening "by itself" when I lust for playing arrives and the often to active head stop thinking, relaxes and flow along instead .. so I just thank God for everytime it happens ..
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
Yeah.... &mdash 11/05/06 - 02:53:09 PM
Soothing, beautiful...improv is the best! (Ok...so this is Mysti talking, but...still...it is! ;)
...this is music!
(Thanks for being a fan of ours. :) [ Reply to This ]
Yeah.... &mdash 11/05/06 - 02:53:11 PM
Soothing, beautiful...improv is the best! (Ok...so this is Mysti talking, but...still...it is! ;)
...this is music!
(Thanks for being a fan of ours. :) [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 11/06/06 - 05:23:02 AM
.. &mdash 11/07/06 - 01:15:57 AM
Really great to have you here Mysti !
Thank you for your nice comment !
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
Master Improviser! &mdash 11/05/06 - 05:14:48 PM
I like the sort of modal feel and the sort of melody-less use of the basics of folk guitar, though I could imagine a voice on top of this. I must admit I am not a big fan of the direct recording of an acoustic guitar, it seems to leave out some of the air of the room, but you get an awesome range with this, deep lows and not-shrill but clear highs. The EQ sounds pretty great on speakers. But I do think that this type of playing might sound better to me on steel strings, just my personal preference, and I'm not going to deduct points on that account. [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 11/06/06 - 08:19:40 AM
Thank you for the feedback Jim.
One big reason I often use this guitar is that I can line it and don't need a quiet house, which is very difficult to get.
But I also adapt playing to how it sounds, so if for example changing stomp setting I start playing in another fashion.
So, I see you point in using steel stringed acoustic, it is a beautiful instrument. On the other hand I honestly think I wouldn't be able to play in this fasihon when using one .. not mine anyway, because the fashion gets different even with different steel stringed. Maybe if I could use some vintage Guild for a while ;-)
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
Gorgeous... &mdash 11/05/06 - 06:04:02 PM
Curry, this is a very moving piece of guitar playing... really hits home in my ear and heart. I know this sounds maybe a bit strange... but it is like I can hear your heart singing throught the guitar.... cool, bro! [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 11/06/06 - 02:48:59 PM
Considate and deep listening .. thank you my friend .. always a pleasure to have you on board ..
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
Peace like a river &mdash 11/05/06 - 08:11:39 PM
.. &mdash 11/07/06 - 06:46:10 AM
The best destiny for a tune is when it can be for use or joy somewhere! Thanks a lot for your comment Clark!
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful effect sound. &mdash 11/06/06 - 07:10:04 AM
I feel the ripple of water.
The effect sound is beautiful.
Like a way of Windham Hill label.
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.. &mdash 11/07/06 - 12:37:41 PM
Tadashi, your comments are artworks!
Thanks a lot for giving me the honour to leave them here!
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
Very.... &mdash 11/06/06 - 07:16:39 AM
...inspirational! In fact it's SO inspirational, I had to try and sing something too it....arghhh I HATE it when that happens....:-)
(just kidding, I love it).... [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 11/06/06 - 07:44:44 AM
very pretty &mdash 11/06/06 - 08:29:10 AM
.. &mdash 11/07/06 - 12:41:56 PM
Thank you Cellar and welcome to MacJams!
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
I love... &mdash 11/06/06 - 09:12:03 AM
...good improv. (That's one reason I've always had a soft spot for jam bands.) This is really quite wonderful Curry. You were "in the flow" here (stream of consciousness). The playing is superb as per usual and the sound is amazing. I'm really looking forward to the next part!
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 11/07/06 - 02:45:43 PM
Thank you my dear friend. Glad you liked it that much .. and the next part will come quite soon!
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
At your best &mdash 11/06/06 - 03:13:44 PM
No doubt you are doing some of your best work when you are spontanious (in the moment)... I really love the disonence inside the chords that sometimes peek through... is this drop D or a complete alternate tuning??? your music creates moods and breathable atmospheres... in a perfect world we could crack open a bottle of red together.. and play all evening... now that would be communion [ Reply to This ]
Shimmering &mdash 11/06/06 - 07:49:19 PM
I was thinking that this had the feel of long hot days and then noticed that it was recorded in July. It's definitely music to accompany a trip along mirage dissolved roads. Very fine playing, lovely feel.
KK
PS - done a reply coz there's a bug with the submit comment function.
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.. &mdash 11/07/06 - 02:43:24 PM
Yes, and it sure WAS a hot July, soo you hit the nail on it's head there .. Thank you for the kind words KK!
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 11/07/06 - 01:14:19 AM
OK, Scott .. keep the red redy .. just need to write a hit of some kind to get dow for the ticket.
Yes it is drop D tuning, nothing else.
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
inspirational &mdash 11/08/06 - 06:35:28 AM
listening to your guitar playing inspires me and makes me feel so happy. I especially enjoyed the long, ringing sounds in the middle. you have such a rich, lovely bass sound to the guitar. near the end you really get rolling with an idea and it flows so well. fantastic! keep improvising. [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 11/09/06 - 07:04:07 AM
Wow .. very nice to hear Laura! Thank you!
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
Masterful &mdash 11/09/06 - 01:04:31 AM
This reminds me of the late, great Michael Hedges, which from my perspective is one of the best compliments I could give. Beautiful stuff. [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 11/09/06 - 10:15:14 AM
Wow, thank you JP ... sure recognize that name, but sorry that I don't know or have any music from him..
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
Nicely Done &mdash 11/09/06 - 08:39:32 PM
.. &mdash 11/11/06 - 03:51:15 AM
Yes they are .. certain days it just works, then it it lot of fun! Thank you Bronco!
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Johannes "Curry" Cori Ander [ Reply to This ]
Hi ho! &mdash 11/11/06 - 02:24:27 AM
cool stuff &mdash 01/31/07 - 11:56:10 PM
the strings sound metallic to me, i wouldnt have guessed that they are really nylon. perhaps its the amp? ...that or my ears. hah. either way, very cool arrangement! [ Reply to This ]
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