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Uploaded: Oct 13, 2007 - 10:10:40 PM
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Song for the great guitarist Charlie Christian who died in 1942 at the age of 25.(Solo guitar)
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Song For Charlie &mdash 10/13/07 - 10:18:25 PM
Excellent pickin ..so clean and awesome as always !!

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Thanks &mdash 10/14/07 - 09:17:58 PM
for your continuing support!

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Okay. &mdash 10/13/07 - 10:26:17 PM
I admit it. I fav'd it before I listened to it. Alright. I also downloaded it before I listened to it, at least before I'd listened to it all the way through...

But you know, I voted AFTER I heard it, and as for the download, I'M NOT GIVING IT BACK...

I can't believe, sometimes, that you're pulling this off on an Ibanez Strat. This track sounds hollow-bodied as all get out, and not like a Strat pickup, either...

As for the tune itself, it's obviously lovingly and respectfully constructed, with a pretty melody and harmony, although I detect that lingering chords-with-numbers problem still hangin' in there. Work on that, won't you?

With continuing admiration,

Ed

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Well it &mdash 10/14/07 - 09:29:34 PM
actually is not a strat pickup.(See picture on song "Silver Minor".Sorry about the chords with numbers.I have a couple of more folky type things I am working on- one even features a "G" chord.
Maybe I even got you to check out the real Charlie Christian who makes me sound rather pathetic.Thanks for your comments.

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man oh man &mdash 10/13/07 - 11:06:08 PM
that was some wonderful playing. It must of taken some time to come up with this one. It's rare to hear a electric guitar played with the tone knob turned way back these days. great tribute!

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Thank you &mdash 10/14/07 - 09:37:43 PM
for your comments.The song didn't take that long to come up with-it's based on the "Rhythm changes" chord sequence that jazz players like to improvise on.I did record a bunch of different versions till I got one with a solo that i could live with.I snuck in a few of Charlie's riffs here and there.Glad you liked it!

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Just curious... &mdash 10/13/07 - 11:07:48 PM
...do you play with a combo, too? This sounds great as is. You know I love your solo work. It would also sound fantastic with a small drum kit and stand up bass...

...done Charlie proud, Mark...really love this...nice last chord...

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I actually &mdash 10/14/07 - 09:50:00 PM
have not performed in at least 3 years because of left hand pain.Before that I played in rock,blues,and jazz bands for years.I kind of lost contact with everyone I used to play with.It's hard to get back in once you're out.I wouldn't mind doing an occasional gig for fun-maybe eventually.
Yea this would sound good with at least a stand-up bass,but I don't have access to one and a fake one would sound....fake.
Thanks for continuing to listen!

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That's some kinda pickin &mdash 10/14/07 - 01:07:39 AM
you have going on there Mark. You don't really hear this kind of cool Big Band Jazz guitar playing much anymore. I feel we're all the lesser for not hearing more of it. But like everything else, it'll make a comeback one of these days.

Can I ask what kind of rig you're playing. To me it almost sounds like an old Gibson like maybe a L5 or something. I suppose it could also be a Gretsch like maybe a Country Gentleman. Well no matter, whatever it is it really sounds great as does the playing on this tribute.

Very smooth Jazz licks and beautiful sounds Mark. Thanks for posting it.

Ed

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Actually &mdash 10/15/07 - 11:38:23 AM
it's an Ibanez Strat copy that I bought in 1982 for $100.The pickups have been changed-there's a picture of it on my "Silver Minor" song page.I've used it for rock,country,jazz and blues.Glad I fooled you into thinking it was a hollowbody.
Thanks for the positive feedback!


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Excellent & Lovely ! &mdash 10/14/07 - 03:45:03 AM
Wonderful piece sir Mark, lovely playing, lovely notes and full of feelings .. Charlie will be happy if he heard it ! I'm really enjoying your songs as always ! Thanks for sharing !

Take Care
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Yeman Auf Al-Rawi

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Thanks Birdman &mdash 10/15/07 - 08:24:27 PM
Check out some Charlie Christian if you get a chance- he had some great riffs.

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Blissful &mdash 10/14/07 - 07:11:37 AM
Blissful.
Cheers
Len



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Many Thanks &mdash 10/15/07 - 08:26:45 PM
Len-glad you liked it!

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Smooth &mdash 10/14/07 - 08:00:31 AM
I enjoy your smooth guitar solos. I will have to look up Charlie Christian and find the inspiration for this :)

Thanks
Bill

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Most of Charlie's &mdash 10/15/07 - 08:35:19 PM
recordings were with Benny Goodman's sextet.He played mostly short solos,but they are all brilliant.He was one of the 1st electric guitarists-he had almost no one to copy.It always amazes me when some one so young creates a style of playing on their own.He was one of the happiest sounding players ever-I can't help smiling when I listen to him.

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This sends you... &mdash 10/14/07 - 10:57:45 AM
...relaxes the mind and opens the ears
Beautiful notes Ibstrat,

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Thanks Tom &mdash 10/15/07 - 08:37:03 PM
I really appreciate your comments.

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love &mdash 10/14/07 - 11:45:56 AM
charlie christian....when he plugged in that was it.....love his clean lines....this is a nice tribute...well done.....!!!

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Mcboy &mdash 10/15/07 - 08:40:47 PM
Thanks.Rhythm changes are a lot like blues-you can work on it your whole life but never run out of different variations.Thanks for checking out my music.

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versatility &mdash 10/14/07 - 07:50:48 PM
You cover a lot of territory with that axe of yours, and it is always a pleasure to click on your tunes.

You keep posting and I'm gonna keep listening. Thanks for another nice one.

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I appreciate &mdash 10/15/07 - 08:47:13 PM
your comments very much.Perhaps at some point I will send you a track to overdub some Sax?

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sweet &mdash 10/15/07 - 08:52:02 AM
and mild.

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Thanks for listening &mdash 10/15/07 - 08:49:12 PM
to my song.I really enjoy your music.

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i cant say anything &mdash 10/15/07 - 05:04:53 PM
you have learned all the neatest variations on blues. Some I can only imagine as they float by.

you really are a remarkable guitarist. i look forward to meeting you very soon.

greatness

deep bows
z

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Fran &mdash 10/15/07 - 09:10:09 PM
It's nice when a great guitarist likes what I am doing.I'm grateful for your comments-yea hope we can jam a bit sometime soon!

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Terrific Musical Tribute &mdash 10/16/07 - 06:57:27 PM
It's scary to imagine what CP might have accomplished if he had lived longer.

Great job, Mark. Nice, authentic approach and a terrific tribute to a legendary guitarist.

I hope your hand is improving for you. I'm back to about 90 percent now... and thank God for every bit of recovery. But I know how frustrating it can be. ;)

--- Joe

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Hand &mdash 10/17/07 - 10:38:47 AM
My hand is doing ok-it's a very weird pain syndrome.Glad to hear yours is doing better.
Thanks for checking out my music.I don't know anything about recording-I'm glad that some people like my small solo guitar pieces.Take it easy!

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:D &mdash 10/17/07 - 01:55:22 PM
I love it. very nice.

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I appreciate &mdash 10/20/07 - 01:41:58 PM
your comment thanks for checking out my song.

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not just the notes &mdash 10/17/07 - 10:49:16 PM
but real feel... and a grove a mile wide... WITH JUST A GUITAR!... that's class... and reflects years of work.. but it didn't feel like work did it...

very impressive stuff here Mark...



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Thanks so much &mdash 10/19/07 - 06:30:26 PM
Scott.I have a huge respect for your amazing talent.I do try to work on subtle things when I'm playing or improvising-like attacking notes in different ways or mixing chords with single lines.I'm glad someone noticed!


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Pure sweetness &mdash 10/18/07 - 07:18:19 PM
Your skill level is quite high, and there is heart in your playing as well. That combination is very powerful, and brings so much enjoyment to the listener.

Thank you for all the developing of your ability over the course of your lifetime, and bringing the fruits of your work to us here... a wonderful gift.

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I really appreciate &mdash 10/20/07 - 01:44:42 PM
your input.Thanks very much!

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Sorry &mdash 10/19/07 - 04:24:57 PM
I'm late with this message, but as always you knock my socks off with your playing and of course your versatility; Just fantastic this sound. I'm pretty sure that wherever Charlie is, he'll be pleased with this tribute,Beautiful! regards M

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I always &mdash 10/20/07 - 09:20:31 AM
appreciate your comments.Glad you like it.

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Really... &mdash 10/19/07 - 05:13:49 PM
very nice! Thanks for sharing!

Doug

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Glad you liked &mdash 10/20/07 - 04:18:14 PM
the song.Thanks.

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just beautiful !! &mdash 10/19/07 - 10:58:12 PM
thats all i got to say, just beautiful !!!

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Thanks for listening &mdash 10/20/07 - 04:21:19 PM
I just checked out your ode to a dead squirrel-brilliant!

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very cool &mdash 10/20/07 - 08:47:54 AM
just very very cool..Its the only way i can out it...well smooth, oh ya and the tone is very smooth . great work..very simple yet the notes weave real nice!!!

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Musichead &mdash 10/25/07 - 11:06:56 AM
Glad you like it- thanks for checking it out.

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All smiles &mdash 10/24/07 - 11:41:18 AM
A delight.

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Thanks Tobin &mdash 10/25/07 - 11:10:14 AM
Thanks for commenting on my little tribute!

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Very fine &mdash 10/25/07 - 04:40:16 PM
Great fun listening to this - finely paced witty playing.

KK


PS - very very sorry to read about your left hand problems.

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Thanks very much &mdash 10/28/07 - 01:17:36 PM
I'm glad you liked it.

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Those notes &mdash 10/26/07 - 10:28:02 AM
roll out with a happy bounce. Great swing to the rhythm, and lovely playing. Thanks for sharing,
Keep well,
Doug

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That old &mdash 10/28/07 - 01:22:04 PM
swing music is pretty happy stuff-I think people needed to hear something happy during the horror of WWII.Thanks for your comments!

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