Late Night Blues

Ibstrat

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A slightly (or very) weird blues riff followed by a slightly (or very) weird improvisation.The result of staying up too late.Dedicated to a very mean guitar instructor that I had in college.On my 1st lesson he asked me what key I would like to jam on blues.When I replied "A" he rolled his eyes and scoffed at me.(I later learned that jazz guitarists almost always played blues in Bb or F- "A" is a lowly rock & roll key).As we were playing he stopped me and told me that I was playing the wrong chords(I was playing sort of Chicago blues 9th chords)He then demonstrated the "right" chords by playing about 100 chords all up and down the neck...anyone who can guess what key this song is in gets a free download!

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Hits: 1624
Comments: 57
Fans: 21
Plays: 161
Downloads: 85
Votes: 8
Uploaded: Nov 14, 2007 - 11:58:35 PM
Last Updated: Mar 23, 2008 - 08:01:10 AM Last Played: Jun 26, 2009 - 04:42:05 AM

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lengold	lengold said 739 days ago (November 15th, 2007)
	Mark this is brilliant. Fantastic playing in the key of Ibstrat. I've taken my free download. Thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)
	Wait a minute! You have to give that download back!Sorry but this song is not in the key of Ibstrat-It's in the key of A...rats I just gave away the answer! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)
	Chords with numbers... I believe we have spoken to you about this before, Mr. Stunkel... And what's this about guitar players playing in Bb or F? What nonsense is this? G, C and D are tried and true... You want to get fancy, you add in Am, Bm and Em... I trust we will not have this discussion again... Ed Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)
	Please forgive me Ed I think I need to get into a 12 step program to stay away from those chords-I just can't help myself! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

guitapick	guitapick said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)
	Holy Moly Canoli! Forget about your hands...how's your back gonna hold up playing an ax like that? ;) This is great, Mark...I think your sadistic instructor would have approved...kudos, amigo... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

guitapick	guitapick said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)
	BTW I had a similar instructor. Complete snob of anything other than jazz. MADE me play in Bb and F...the beast! Helps out when I play with horns/reeds/keyboards, though... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)
	Actually I probably would have gotten an F minus for- 1.Playing a solidbody guitar 2.Playing without a pick 3.Bending strings and 4.Playing in a rock & roll key. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

	said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)
	KrAzY! What a KrAzY rig, man! Nice playin!

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 737 days ago (November 16th, 2007)
	Thanks Just checked out your page-excellent! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

sloparts

sloparts said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)

This just goes to show you
that a really good guitar player can hit "any chord" or "any notes" on the guitar, and make it sound like it was supposed to be there. Unusual to say the least, but also very very good Mark.

Oh yes I almost forgot to tell you, Mr. Hannifin is correct in his assessment of the progressions allowed on the guitar.

I can remember one time I was playing guitar in a very swanky night club one time, and all I was playing was a Cmaj7 chord. I played it over and over and over for the entire song. When I finished playing this guy comes up to me and ask me, "is that the only chord you know how to play"?

Well, I said to him, "you know those other guitar players running up and dow the neck playing all those other chords, Well they're just looking for it. But I've found it, so I play it.

Great work Mark, thanks for posting.

Ed

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Ibstrat

Ibstrat said 737 days ago (November 16th, 2007)

I think
I've heard that joke somewhere before- that's a good one!I actually know what Ed means about the chord thing-a good song doesn't have to be complicated.I just enjoy messing around with chords- where else but macjams could I get anyone to listen to a weird blues like this?
Thanks for your support- I'll try to use Ed's chord rules for my next post!

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damiengh

damiengh said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)

Mellow
Your mellow touch disguises your efforts. This is really nice, especially liked your intro and wonderful MISTified(as in wizard-like) fade-out. Nice touch on the end there.

How is your carpo-tunnel these days, we can't afford to lose you here. (look up Alexander technique yet?) I know they got instructors around Boston).

Thanks again for your mellow blues.

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Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 736 days ago (November 17th, 2007)
	Thanks for your comments.I looked into the alexander thing a bit-it seemed a bit expensive.This hand problem I have isn't carpal tunnel-it's a very weird pain syndrome that nobody seems to know much about.I will probably try the alexander thing at some point.Thanks for your help! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

Feter	Feter said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)
	Late Night Blues Woota ?? ..now my hand under my chin ...wonderin jee ..this music can stay for every pickin ..its so groovey .always enjoyed your pickin with this strat .( chords?) are there any? ..but I did download gratefully ha ! ..just another gem my friend !! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 736 days ago (November 17th, 2007)
	Late Night Thanks Feter! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)
	You can stay up late and record marvelous improv work like this any time...any time at all!!! I really enjoyed your unique approach to the tried and true typical style that makes this piece really shine. Loved it! Thanks!! Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 736 days ago (November 17th, 2007)
	Thanks so much!Your comment means alot.I,m glad you enjoyed my kind of strange take on the blues.I've been listening to an obscure jazz pianist named Herbie Nichols-maybe some of that came out in this song.Thanks again! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

Moviz

Moviz said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)

Any Key
is the right key for me when you're playing Mark, love those slightly discordant sounding ones too. All this about the right and wrong chords reminds me of a brilliant pianist I knew, who said she not only played all the right chords, but the beer stains and cigarette burns as well, and they ALL sounded good LOL. This of course is brilliant as usual and it all sounds so-o-o easy, cheers M

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davisamerica	davisamerica said 738 days ago (November 15th, 2007)
	lol el and is cool..peace Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 736 days ago (November 17th, 2007)
	Well I have to throw in some dissonant chords once in awhile.I couldn't do that at a gig so I inflicted it on you guys.Glad you liked it thanks for the comments! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 736 days ago (November 17th, 2007)
	Thanks Moviz.I always appreciate your comments.I'm not sure if that would go over with blues purists but I'm not a purist! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

rover101	rover101 said 737 days ago (November 16th, 2007)
	nice piece but it's jazz, not blues Check out my latest song called Call My Baby Rover

rover101	rover101 said 737 days ago (November 16th, 2007)
	blues players aren't ashamed of playing in the 'easy' keys Check out my latest song called Call My Baby Rover

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 737 days ago (November 16th, 2007)
	Blues Well,there's a pretty fine line between jazz and blues.Thelonious Monk plays blues-so does John Lee Hooker.They are both equally great.I called it blues cause it follows the blues form. Also I was making fun of jazz snobs who shun the easy keys-I love playing in E,A,or open G! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

gail60	gail60 said 737 days ago (November 17th, 2007)
	Wrong key my foot! I believe the key is actually A here. Cool song as usual Mr Talent! That mean guitar instructor is very proud right about now, as am I! Awesome job. Check out my latest song called Sweet September

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 736 days ago (November 17th, 2007)
	Actually my old instructor would probably hate it.He was a complete jazz snob who disliked anything but established jazz standards. Thankyou very much for your comments-I am enjoying your music very much! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

gail60	gail60 said 732 days ago (November 21st, 2007)
	Mark once more time... When I remarked on this beautiful song, I typed in A plus....and I see now that the little plus sign did not appear. I had no idea what key it was in until I read your comments..ha! It was supposed to be funny and now I see that I look like some sort of smarty pants. LOL...the song is still an A PLUS!!!! +++++ Check out my latest song called Sweet September

timothy devine	timothy devine said 736 days ago (November 18th, 2007)
	hey man what clean pickin. all those lessons payed off. The chords are amazing. "A" I'll take my download. what great chords and playin. this is a cool tune. Check out my latest song called Mankind Needs a Change/WoodstockII

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 735 days ago (November 18th, 2007)
	glad you liked the bizzaro blues.Your latest song is great. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 736 days ago (November 18th, 2007)
	But, I like the key of A Bb is for pianos. There are some really awesome dissonant chords here. You do have six fingers, right? Good playing Mark! Check out my latest song called November

Ibstrat

Ibstrat said 735 days ago (November 18th, 2007)

Six Fingers
When I was a kid there used to be a toy called six finger.It was a plastic finger that shot plastic bullets-I remember by accident shooting my Mom in the eye-she had to go to the emergency room.(She was O.K.)
Actually most of those chords are easy to play.A7#9-frets _x05520,D13 move the same shape down 1 fret-x04410,E13 same shape-0x6630.The same shape can be played at x011 1180 and moved up or down 1 fret.(Each number stands for a fret,x= don't play.)Also x011 800 is a cool chord.Of course they are fairly useless as the tend to make people run away screaming...thanks for your comments!

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Drew Kopr	Drew Kopr said 735 days ago (November 18th, 2007)
	Great tune This sounds really good...very easy going and a joy to the ears! I would have told that guitar teacher to f' off. I hate those rat bastard musician types. Get a life!!! Check out my latest song called WinterSong

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 735 days ago (November 18th, 2007)
	I should have you are right.He was my 1st teacher-I probably thought they were all like that!Just checked out your page-great stuff.Thanks for your comments. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

Bowman	Bowman said 734 days ago (November 19th, 2007)
	Wonderful.. relaxed playing. Great improv. Your key opened all the right doors. Check out my latest song called The Orion Express - MJ Space Race 2009 by Bowman

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 732 days ago (November 21st, 2007)
	Thanksfor checking it out! I appreciate your feedback-thank you. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

Tiny_Man_Inside	Tiny_Man_Inside said 732 days ago (November 21st, 2007)
	nice tone what did you use to record this? Would be interested to know. Check out my latest song called Left to Swing (w/ The Composer)

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 732 days ago (November 21st, 2007)
	It's an old Ibanez Strat into a line6 tone port.Software is abelton.I really know nothing about recording...I just mess around until I think it sounds good.At some point I'll try to figure out punching out mistakes,etc.From listening to your stuff,I can tell you know recording inside out.At some point I might bug you for some help! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

Tiny_Man_Inside	Tiny_Man_Inside said 725 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	thanks for the info well that is just a great tone, so smooth and focused. I was really surprised to hear that it was an amp sim, it really sounded like you had mic'd up an old Fender to me. Just goes to show that it's the results that count and we should never get hung up on how you get there... Nice work. Mason Check out my latest song called Left to Swing (w/ The Composer)

	said 709 days ago (December 14th, 2007)
	That's what I thought an amp

bud	bud said 732 days ago (November 21st, 2007)
	Nice late night pickin' - I had a guitar teacher who drank maalox from the bottle during my lessons. He also reeked of cigarettes and his hands shook as he wrote Love is Blue in my staff book. Great playing here - very sweet and chillin'. Check out my latest song called eye for you (w/particledots and michael2)

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 731 days ago (November 22nd, 2007)
	Just listened to your latest song very cool.Thanks for checking out my slightly discordant music! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

John Stebbe

John Stebbe said 730 days ago (November 23rd, 2007)

The story . . .
The story is almost as good as the track, Mark!

I think he just did not want you to think you could jam on your own, without the proper guidance. Jazz has got to be taught and learned through the proper channels, you know. :-)

Your playing is just great! I love the section with the walking bass and the chords playing at the same time. Was that one pass? Sounds like two, but with your chops, I would not be surprised if it was one.

Your style reminds me of Chet Atkins. He was just wonderful.

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Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 730 days ago (November 23rd, 2007)
	I recorded it the same way I always do-straight thru.It's just 1 guitar.There are probably some mistakes in there but I just went with it. Chet was a great guitarist-I recently saw a compilation dvd of him playing on old tv shows-you never see any musicians like that on tv anymore! Thanks for the encouragement glad you liked it! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

ziti	ziti said 724 days ago (November 29th, 2007)
	man you play great. and lessons cost how much?? deep props mark! z Check out my latest song called All Smokey

psexnyc

psexnyc said 723 days ago (November 30th, 2007)

Wow LB!!
I wish I could play like that! I wanna be able to sit down with my 'coustic and just tweedle out a tune like that. This tune is sweet and the playing is sweeter. I'm going to download this and study it. And it is in the key of A. I never took any guitar lessons. My dad gave me a Mel Bay guitar book and I just went for it. I'm going to break it out and see how to play like this in the key of A!!

Thanks for Sharing!

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Godchaser

Godchaser said 721 days ago (December 2nd, 2007)

I'm learning...
rather quickly after listening to a few of your posts that the listener is sure to be surprised and delighted each and every time.Not from time to time but each and every time!This is just so wonderful and so free,the tone and the touch,the brilliance and marriage of schooled skills and a broad imagination.My soul is smiling!Professor Longhair move over.

Blessings,

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aclarke	aclarke said 713 days ago (December 10th, 2007)
	Wow! This was really nice to listen to. Okay, I admit I just came by after listening to Rudolph. Amazing that this was done in one pass- very impressive. Check out my latest song called Ballad of The Little Tiki

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 709 days ago (December 14th, 2007)
	Thanks for your comments-I enjoy your Music! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

sir dennis crowther

sir dennis crowther said 712 days ago (December 11th, 2007)

cool
Wow, what lovely guitar. I've been comping along with my basic jazz shapes designed for Bb blues and guess what...you were playoing in A. No surprise there, then. But I think I have cracked why the blues is played in Bb on the piano and sax, clarinet and trumpet (the latter two being Bb instuments anyway) is that the nut gets in the way on a awalking blues. Move everything up a semitone and the problem disappears. This is probably why Bach wrote his Toccata and Fugue in D minor... He tried it in C but kept knocking his ashtray over!

Great stuff, and thanks for dropping round my humble spot.

Chas (Sir Dennis)

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Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 709 days ago (December 14th, 2007)
	Actually I thought Bach wrote the Tocatta in dm because he was using a capo on his organ.He actually played everything in either C or Am and used a capo to change keys. Thanks for your comments! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

	said 709 days ago (December 14th, 2007)
	nice very pleasant, smooth thing, this. . - Harold

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 708 days ago (December 15th, 2007)
	Thanks for checking it out! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

	said 619 days ago (March 13th, 2008)
	Great! Great piece of music Sir Mark, your playing and talent are just about the bests ever this site heard! You're a legend ... Fantastic tune! Thanks for sharing. Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 598 days ago (April 3rd, 2008)
	Crikey me... which hand has a problem?....I tell you it's my bl***y hands that now have a problem ...they're embarassed...great playing and a fine piece.... I must try harderer and harderer Jarvoid Check out my latest song called Witches in Texas-'Hallowe'en Challenge 2009'

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 597 days ago (April 4th, 2008)
	Thanks for the comment-it's my left hand.A weird pain syndrome.I can play fine on this one electric with light strings.Playing acoustic causes horrendous pain. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

DBrown	DBrown said 338 days ago (December 19th, 2008)
	Mark The tone and your guitar playing is amazing. Your playing holds an intensity to it yet it is always soulful and to the point. Thanks for putting it up. All the best Dom Check out my latest song called Funk

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 164 days ago (June 11th, 2009)
	Mean guitar instructor... Ya I had one... He hated how I held the guitar. The lessons only lasted a few weeks before I refused to go. Well this is cool though! Maybe weird to you but it's cool to me! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

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