Mist Comes Up The Valley by Ibstrat
Genre: Fingerstyle Guitar
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A beautiful song by Ed Hannifin which I arranged for solo guitar Thanks Ed!{It was his idea.}
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Feter
such clean sound and gentle ..very misty
and awesome ..wonderfull piece my friend !
Ibstrat
I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree...always appreciate your comments!
Very clean guitar sound, i like this Mr. Ed's song, glad to see it's music just with guitar, very nice playing, enjoyed this wonderful piece.
Take Care
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Yeman Auf AL-Rawi
Ibstrat
...count on you to listen to what I do-Highly appreciated!
composerclark
Hey, I recognize this tune! What a nice gesture it is to arrange a song by the enfant terrible of Macjams! I'm sure Ed must feel quite honoured. Very beautifully done.
Ibstrat
Well,I feel pretty honored to have to have you comment on my small musical contributions.Thanks!
Ed Hannifin
...which is the happiest of the keys...
All right, Mark, I came home a little while ago from one of those just-before-vacation-and-have-to-wrap-up-a-million-loose-ends days, a bit crispy around the edges, and there on my screen was this...
This is really just what I was hoping for when I tried to nudge you into working up a version... It takes one of my favorites among my own melodies and just takes it every place it can go... I love the way you harmonized this, and...well, I love everything about it...
And now...you are getting sleepy...you are getting sleepy, but you can hear the sound of my voice...and my voice will go with you as you find yourself pleasantly surprised to start working on your ALL ED HANNIFIN SONGS ALBUM...and when you awake it will seem almost as if it were your own idea...
Karen heard it playing from the other room and said, "Hey, who's doing that beautiful version of 'Mist'?" She was very pleased to discover that it was you...
Of course, then she came in and looked over my shoulder and wanted to know why this guy Clark things I'm bitter...
So, hey, I'm on vacation now! Come on over and meet Ziti! Let's drink lots of iced tea! You can give me another guitar lesson... I milked that last one eighteen years ago pretty well, methinks...
Thanks, Mark. This is really gorgeous...
Ed
Ibstrat
I guess you don't have perfect pitch (neither do I)-I'm actually playing it in G#.For some reason it seemed to sound better in that key.
I played around with the tune quite a bit-at one point I tried modulating the last verse up a whole step.Barry Manilow would have been proud.
My daughter came in while I was working on the song and told me that her summer art teacher plays your song all the time while they are painting and says it is her favorite song.She must have found macjams somehow and downloaded it.I'm telling you you have some hit songs on your hands if more people heard them.
Anyway,I hope I did the song some justice-I'm feeling a little sleepy...must learn more Ed Hannifin songs....must learn more Ed Hannifin songs........
jiguma
In an email, Ed said it sounded awful, but it sounds really good to me ;)
We could start a club "The Ed Hannifin Mist Association" for people who have been involved in covers of this lovely song.
I wouldn't have described Ed as bitter - more "tart" than bitter. But you can't always believe rumours can you.
Lovely playing Mark - could probably have had a bit more sparkle added in production, but a minor nit. I love the way you play so effortlessly.
Neil
Ibstrat
Thanks for your comment.Having a great tune like Ed's to start with is very helpful!
perceptualvortex
I was thinking that someday I too might be a member of the Ed Hannifin Mist Association... but you know, the bar is set a little too high. Anyway, I love this rendition of the really excellent tune. Great playing.
Ibstrat
Maybe we could do a whole album of nothing but covers of this one song!
Ed Hannifin
...you will pleasantly surprised to believe that it was your own idea...
echoroom
I'm happy just to manage "The Ed Hannifin Mist Association". I'm listening to this at 6.36 on saturday a.m., and its a great way to start the day. Wonderful work - I wish i'd checked out your work earlier ... my loss, this is meditative and beautiful.
Steve
Ibstrat
Thanks for your comment.I've just begun to investigate your music and I am extremely impressed.You have a unique and very emotional singing style and your lyrics are amazing.
Mcboy
u've captured the essence of the original from Ed.......bravo....
Ibstrat
I really appreciate your listening!
Macaudion
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!
Great idea, Ed!
I remember this one, very well! A lovely way to revisit it!
And just what do you say about your playing that you haven't heard, Mark...
This one is more like a gift, than many I've snatched to go.
Very special.
Thanks! Dion
Ibstrat
I am really happy to have people like you listening to what I do.Many Thanks!
guitapick
...going to talk about your playing or technique...this is beyond that. So fine, Mark.
Beautiful tune, Ed. Nice to have a friend who can give a gift like this.
Ibstrat
Really glad to hear you like it.I have a feeling that Ed's tunes are kind of hallowed ground at macjams-I was a little afraid that an instrumental cover might not go over too well.
guitapick
...really well done instrumentals. Love to hear more...
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I live between the notes
B. Flat
I love your sound and fluidity.
Ibstrat
from another guitarist.Thanks!
Moviz
Beautiful and relaxing... I could run out of expletives here. Lovely tune, brilliantly played and the lovely warm tone of that guitar is medicine, M
Ibstrat
you like it.Thanks very much!
steck
I've heard many.
This is the best acoustic recording I have ever heard.
Graham
Ibstrat
Actually,it's an electric.I got as close to an acoustic sound as I could!(One advantage-almost no finger squeaks)
thetiler
Nice touch on that electric guitar ! Almost has light Chet Atikins feel.
Very sweet and melodically done!
Way to Go!
Ibstrat
Thanks much for your comment!I really respect your opinion you are a great guitarist.
Part of the light touch is light strings which I am forced to use because of left hand pain-wish I could have played it on acoustic.
J.A.Stewart
Very fluent and subtle, both musically and artistically.
Ed's tunes often seem to the ear to be somewhat simplistic, but that's because of their cohesive structure.
For anyone who really understands song construction, Ed does some fine "tight writing," which is a discipline that escapes many songwriters.
This is a fine piece of music... no matter how it's interpreted. ;)
--- Joe
Ibstrat
I'm not a songwriter(at least not lyrics),but I know what you mean about Ed's songs.
It takes a special type of talent to do what he does.
Thanks for the comment-really enjoying listening to your music!
Gav
I lIkes this one alot. Beautifully played. I was looking for flaws but couldnt find any god damn it!!
Great stuff - melody is beautiful. Very memerising. Keep that one for the train!!
Cheers
Ibstrat
There are some flaws-but I won't tellyou where!
DAVID RAIMOND
I don't know if you are playing a guitar or a keyboard. wonderfull and smooth
Ibstrat
your listening thanks very much!
Cori Ander
A nice arrangement of a beautiful composition!
Ibstrat
your comment.I love listening to you play-you are an amazing musician.
ziti
great recording all around....playing is pretty much perfect to my ears.
I am so happy to see a tribute to our man Ed in this way...he is truly a special guy. and this is a beautiful melody....very Ed.
you are a terrific addition to our site, sir!
deepest bows
z
Ibstrat
I was just listening to Goodnight and Drive Safely which you also dedicated to Ed.Some fantastic blues playing there-reminds me of Key To The Highway off the Layla album.
Still trying to work something out with Ed so we can get together for a blues-folk-jazz jam.
Thanks for continuing to check out my stuff!
VicDiesel
That's a nice moody piece for such a generally bright sounding instrument like a strat. You're sure you're not "lbgibsonES"?
Lovely piece. I enjoyed this very much.
Victor.
Ibstrat
Well,I am cheating a bit-I have a humbucker for the front pickup.(See picture under Jazz Bluez Jazz)
Glad you like my arrangement of Eds song!
peacepiano
I like the soft mood created by the electric guitar. Very well performed and recorded.
Thanks
Bill
Ibstrat
It can get pretty loud too-since I have recording just solo guitar I am using the more acoustic type sounds.Glad you like it!
phyllomania
Mark,
MMMMMMM!
After all these years, so good to hear your playing again.
Best,
Phyllis
Ibstrat
Nice to hear from you Phyllis!I have some great memories of recording with you and Ed years ago.
I very much appreciate your comments,thanks a lot!
seemless, and elegant... nothing more i can say. 10's for everything
damiengh
That goes for the playing and the arranging. Lot of sensitivity here. Seeing and feeling that mist. You really do the song wonders.
Sounds gorgous, beautiful guitar playing. A nice stroll along a riverbank
on a Sunday afternoon - Just perfect, Thank you.
LTMP
MarkHolbrook
An Ed song done by a guitar master! Wow! Beautiful melody and Mark you played it with such emotion. Love this one for sure!
Boundless
sweet piece. And fine playing.
Lovely. Thanks !