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allemande by stefaan [Email]
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Hits: 1431
Comments: 45
Votes: 12
Plays: 496
Last Played: Sep 17, 2008 - 10:43:45 AM
Downloads: 91
Fans: 19
Uploaded: Mar 16, 2007 - 09:53:15 AM
Last Updated: Mar 18, 2007 - 05:26:12 AM
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Played on a nylon string guitar.

I based the rythm and structure on an "allemande", an old dance form (frequently used by JS Bach in his suites)
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Such grace &mdash 03/16/07 - 10:42:54 AM
Excellent!

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Thanks &mdash 03/16/07 - 01:10:06 PM
Thanks Tobin.

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maestro stef... &mdash 03/16/07 - 12:17:27 PM
yet an other feathertale to be read unfocused :-) What more can i can say that i admire your composing and playing capabilities. These chord changes are no less than brilliant. And i'm glad to experience a crispy recording of this great piece. Merci menneke!

- Walt

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Merci &mdash 03/16/07 - 01:12:32 PM
Thank you Walter.
Now let's prepare for some collabs before posting my 4th piece.

Stefaan

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soothing &mdash 03/16/07 - 11:19:52 PM
such a very mellow, melodic piece. it's very relaxing. very serene. beautiful!

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Thanks &mdash 03/17/07 - 03:42:41 AM
Wow, seems my music has some therapeutic effect on people.
Just kidding, your description of the piece is very complete, and I'm happy you like it that way.

Stefaan

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Lovely. &mdash 03/17/07 - 03:14:30 AM
This is completely beautifully composed and played. So glad it's the last thing I chose to listen to before going to sleep tonight. Thank you.

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Thanks &mdash 03/17/07 - 03:30:41 AM
It's an honour for me to be your nightcap :)

Stefaan

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Nice very Nice!! &mdash 03/17/07 - 05:41:08 AM
Im glad I heard this song as I was waking up. Great playing!!!

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A true piece of beauty... &mdash 03/17/07 - 11:30:53 AM
...wonderful composition and playing.
Kudos, mon ami.

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thanks &mdash 03/18/07 - 09:45:44 AM
I was thinking about the idea of composing a few other pieces besides this one, so that they would form a suite of 5 or 6 pieces.

Stefaan

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Nice idea... &mdash 03/21/07 - 09:34:08 PM
...a partita. I'd love to hear that.
Bach in the modern day. I love Bach.


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I live between the notes

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once again &mdash 03/17/07 - 08:20:34 PM
you have proven...something. I don't even know what to say. this is so obscenely good. I hope you yourself are as pleased with what you bring to the table as we all seem to be as we indulge.

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gifted &mdash 03/18/07 - 08:36:06 AM
to be able to play like that is a great thing excellent

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Thanks for the download... &mdash 03/18/07 - 02:43:38 PM
:-)

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Exquisite ... &mdash 03/20/07 - 07:53:51 AM
lovely expression .. great playing, I really like your touch: light when needed and heavier when needed - at all the right moments. The meandering restful flow gives it that tranquility. Kudos.

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Thanks &mdash 03/20/07 - 01:20:46 PM
for listening and above all for the wonderfull description of the music.

Stefaan

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intense and multi-faceted &mdash 03/20/07 - 01:34:13 PM
This is an intriguingly beautiful piece, and extraordinarily well played. My only critique would be on recording, where it sounds like there's a little too much reverb and possibly too much bass-boost, it sounds a little bit muddy and boomy. I would like to hear the guitar sound a little clearer, but don't reduce the bass too much, I like the deep resonance you have there. The composition flows very nicely, and has a great combination of old-classical, Spanish, and newish-jazzy influences all wrapped up together.
ttfn,
Drakonis

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I agree &mdash 03/21/07 - 02:51:59 AM
with you on the recording part. I just put myself in front of the mic and play.
I have to learn a bit more about editing and post production.



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Really glad &mdash 03/21/07 - 02:11:05 AM
to see a new great guitar player on the site. There are a few, mostly in folk or blues. Your solid classical background makes you indispensable. Perfect writing and playing. Downloaded.

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great &mdash 03/21/07 - 02:53:41 AM
Thank you.

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exquisite &mdash 03/21/07 - 03:47:10 PM
A very warm and beautiful piece of music here stefaan... you sound excellent on this guitar...

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Thanks &mdash 03/22/07 - 07:43:51 AM
well, let's say that i try to make my guitar sound like your voice: warm and musical.

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beautiful peace &mdash 03/21/07 - 05:11:11 PM
I feel so good listening to your song.. Thanks

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Ola &mdash 03/22/07 - 05:23:38 AM
muito obrigado!

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gorgeous &mdash 03/22/07 - 06:31:42 AM
there is a story to be told of love and loss and this tune tells it beautifully....

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Nice &mdash 03/22/07 - 11:04:44 AM
Maybe we could call it the "triple L song" loss, love, and longing :)
Just kidding, glad you like this song, and thanks for the nice words again.

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stories &mdash 03/22/07 - 04:22:19 PM
i guess we all make up our own stories as we listen to evocative music such as this ....

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We have much to learn that we already know!

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you're right &mdash 03/23/07 - 02:05:07 AM
Maybe I shouldn't make jokes about my music and the way
others feel about it. My apologies.

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WOWZER! &mdash 03/23/07 - 08:58:06 AM
what a stunner! your amazing guitarwork is so beautifully presented here. i enjoyed hearing it work its intricate way and finally blossoming into the end resolve. gorgeous! anne

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Hey &mdash 03/23/07 - 10:16:43 AM
Thank you for listening and appreciating

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Beautiful and skillful! &mdash 04/04/07 - 02:12:11 AM
Very beau piece with excellent tone through my laptop (I must try it through my HiFi!) and great to hear a true Spanih Guitar. Did you use alternative string tunings for this piece? Kind regards, Girk

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Hi &mdash 04/04/07 - 02:28:33 PM
Thanks for listening. I use standard tuning on this one, but I do use lots of "harp effects".

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Terrific! &mdash 04/18/07 - 01:53:54 PM
Love that advante garde of this.

Very fine classical piece! Like the touch of spain as well. Nice harmonics. Intresting JS Bach ! Nice

A great addition to Macjams!

Thanks much for sharing this gem.

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Thanks &mdash 04/19/07 - 08:15:26 AM
Let's say JS gave me the shape of the first measure (from the allemande of the first suite for lute).
Thanks for passing by and commenting.

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Classical &mdash 04/18/07 - 10:36:16 PM
Great composition and playing. I do think the recording could be better, have more clarity, but overall very nice.

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Thanks &mdash 04/19/07 - 08:11:54 AM
I know I should pay more attention to the recording.
I promise do my best next time :).
Thanks for listening.

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Marvelous work &mdash 04/26/07 - 04:07:05 PM
I do not know how I can add a compliment higher than these given before mine. I love the tones of the strings on the classical guitar, especially when played with such expertise.

It has been mentioned already that the recording is not optimized; however this has not been detrimental to the exhibit of your fine, practiced talent and ability to render these notes.


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lovely &mdash 05/21/07 - 01:10:39 PM
piece......

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Thank you &mdash 05/22/07 - 12:39:55 PM
for the visit, love your guitar playing.

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9-9-9-9 &mdash 06/28/07 - 10:55:02 AM
now this is the 1st music i hear it for you stefann ..
1st of all the guitar sounds great .. loved the intro ..
2nd your quality is the best i've heard it in MJ ...
loved it .. i love J.S Bach .. and wish to hear more from this type .. i enjoyed it
Thanks for posting
wish to accept me as a new friend

Regardz
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi

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Fantastic! &mdash 07/09/07 - 02:19:04 PM
Hello Stefaan, this is brilliant playing, and a lovely piece; very open, but with a sense of mystery at the same time. Just fantastic! I see I have found this very late -- 3 months since you posted it -- and it may be that you are no longer around to read this comment. If you do see it, however, I just wanted to say that I hope to hear a lot more of your music!

Cheers,
Clark

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Hello &mdash 07/21/07 - 08:04:06 AM
Thank you for the message. Glad to hear you like the piece and the playing.
I have been silent quite a while, buet I'm still around.
In a few days I'll have a brand new concert guitar.
It sounded fabulous when I tried it two weeks ago, and I'm sure it will be a great inspiration to me. So I can promise more guitarpieces soon.

greetings

Stefaan


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beautiful &mdash 10/23/07 - 08:59:17 AM
Just beautiful!

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extraordinary &mdash 03/02/08 - 08:37:07 AM
wow, what a wonderful composition. Played with feeling its a real delight

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