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Wood - 1979 by Bubowski [Email]
Genre: Classical

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Hits: 691
Comments: 19
Votes: 9
Plays: 152
Last Played: Aug 08, 2008 - 03:05:30 PM
Downloads: 55
Fans: 9
Uploaded: Feb 14, 2007 - 11:45:10 PM
Last Updated: Feb 15, 2007 - 07:56:32 PM
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Keywords:
Flute (81), Guitar (877)
Description:
I wrote this Feb 13th and 14th, 1979 and performed it live the evening of Feb. 14th. This recording is from a tape of that performance in the dorms at UCSB. Unfortunately I can't remember the name of the flutist. I'm playing on my Alvarez classical guitar. Photo is the outflow of Mirror Lake on Tanaya Creek in Yosemite Valley.

Hardware:
Alvarez-Yairi CY116 Classical Guitar, Flute

Software:
Cleaned up from stereo cassette recorded on in 1979 using Logic Express and SoundSoap.
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nice and sweet.. &mdash 02/15/07 - 02:02:25 AM
this one is a download...thank you!

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Wow! &mdash 02/15/07 - 04:09:45 AM
That was Beautiful!!
The flute and your guitar are blended so smooth. You also picked a perfect picture to go with it, nice.


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delicious &mdash 02/15/07 - 11:24:37 AM
Very sparkly earthy composition, really well-performed... loved it Graham! Thanks for leaving the applause on the end, you deserve it. Too bad the flute player is lost in analog obscurity, he/she did wonderfully too.
ttfn,
Drakonis

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Lost in Obscurity &mdash 02/15/07 - 11:29:14 AM
I do feel guilty that I can't remember her name... I notated the piece late at night and only asked her that morning to play the piece. We really only practiced it together for maybe an hour.

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Beautiful Piece &mdash 02/15/07 - 04:04:22 PM
Thanks for digging this one up. Its a really wonderful recording. I think we should hound you to the ends of the earth for the name of the wonderful flutist though, she did all the hard work ;)

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i remember well &mdash 02/15/07 - 04:31:57 PM
This is testament tdo the fact that you have had your skill for a long time. I'm sure this song was very well-received by your friends. Sure does take me back to the college days... The complete lack of tension, of deep concerns; the innocence... Great days.

The two of you did a wonderful job on this sweet composition.

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beautifully whimsical &mdash 02/15/07 - 05:28:26 PM
Funny, I can hear the "1979" in this composition, and yet if you hadn't mentioned it, it could be a timeless beauty conceived today.

really lovely. I agree with Patrick... this really feels relaxed and carefree. You're a man of many talents.

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Thanks Everyone &mdash 02/15/07 - 06:00:16 PM
I know I'm pulling stuff up from the past, but I'm glad you all enjoyed it. I've always liked this little piece myself. :)

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Graham Metcalfe - Information Architecture and Art Direction
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Woah &mdash 02/15/07 - 06:34:19 PM
The guitar is excellent. That flute is a very fine companion.

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Reminds me a bit... &mdash 02/15/07 - 06:35:56 PM
...like Supper's Ready... very beautiful!

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Yeah, that takes me back.... &mdash 02/15/07 - 09:28:44 PM
You've done a way better job than I ever have using SoundSoap here.... This is pristine, with a nice sense of depth and space...

The piece itself is sweet and pure... Captures an innocent time... It just feels nice...

Ed

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Wonderful &mdash 02/15/07 - 09:38:53 PM
Thank you Graham! It's okay to present works from the past, and this was wonderful. Thanks for sharing it.


God bless,

Rick


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Dreamland &mdash 02/16/07 - 11:18:37 AM
Very beautiful. Beautifully played by both of you. I drifted off into dreamland while it was playing... Very soothing.

Were you a classical guitar student in university?

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Thanks Clark &mdash 02/16/07 - 11:48:45 AM
No we didn't officially have a major in guitar. I taught myself in senior year in high school. We did eventually get a guitar teacher in, when I was a junior in college...then I had to unlearn a bunch of bad habits! :-P. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

--Graham

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nice &mdash 03/03/07 - 06:12:03 PM
go dig some more into the bubowski archives. You fellow dorm mates must have been awestruck. I can feel the good vibes radiating off this.


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Wood - 1979 &mdash 08/11/07 - 12:48:31 PM
Gorgious ...a precious piece ..so wonderfull
and natural feel here .. welldone my friend !!



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ahhh &mdash 02/05/08 - 12:43:39 PM
the sound of wood...

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Movements &mdash 03/12/08 - 11:51:20 AM
The first playful part has great interaction between you and the flautist, really cool to hear. The second, minor part is much less emotive and more about the music. The return blends those two feelings really well.

If I were music critic to the world, that's what I'd say.
Thanks for posting all of your "old stuff". I've been enjoying it.
-greg

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I hear the water moving &mdash 04/01/08 - 04:55:51 PM
Gorgeous visions arise from hearing these notes. I like the way you've broken the piece into segments with different tempos, each one with its own feeling and movement.

Bravo!
Doug

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