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When I first heard SmokeyVW's 'A Bell In The Valley' (a couple of hours ago) I was struck by its beauty. It sensed as a perfect Christmas tune. Like a classic. At the same time I happened to have two rare things at the moment: 1) the microphones set up for recording 2) time. So I decided to give the day to this tune.
There are many versions of the tune on MacJams right now. I deliberately didn't listen to any other version before recording. Just the original, which is here.
I play it in G# because I feel the guitar sounds good in that key.
Dropped D tuning and capo on first fret.
Hardware:
One Furch D-24 dreadnought acoustic guitar
Two Golden Age Project R1 mics
A Presonus Firebox interface
A BowerBook G4
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simply beautiful &mdash 12/18/07 - 08:58:33 AM
i do not know this song - so my thanks for introducing me to it.
i'm so glad you had 1. and 2. so we could have this = 3. perfectly lovely attention to detail - your fingers sing a slow sweet song on the strings.
good work, johannes!
anne [ Reply to This ]
. &mdash 12/18/07 - 01:08:17 PM
So good to have you here sissies!
Thank you for leaving a note!
/your brother [ Reply to This ]
Peaceful &mdash 12/18/07 - 08:58:46 AM
Nice rendering with that clean touch. The sensitivity and care is exhibited beautifully in your playing. This tune flows organically from your guitar as though it has always lived there.
Beautiful, Peaceful. [ Reply to This ]
. &mdash 12/18/07 - 01:11:01 PM
This is a kind of song that felt like it has always lived there from the very beginning. Thank you damiengh for leaving a note and for your your enduring support!
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Beautiful &mdash 12/18/07 - 09:12:30 AM
rendition of this song.Do you play with fingernails on your right hand?You get a really warm intimate sound which sounds like bare fingertips. [ Reply to This ]
. &mdash 12/18/07 - 10:04:38 AM
I use fingernails. Actually on all posted recordings.
But I keep fingers angled in a way that won't produce hars or "flappy" sounds. This has also the positive side effect to enable a more ergonomic hand posture. But it is not always easy because my ring-finger nail has a different bend and will sometimes produce too hars touches. I try as far as possible to avoid using that finger on important notes.
Thank you for a nice and supportive comment! [ Reply to This ]
great job &mdash 12/18/07 - 12:29:43 PM
. &mdash 12/18/07 - 01:12:41 PM
THE MIGHTY D28 &mdash 12/18/07 - 12:52:01 PM
Dynamics and clarity are superb.
Fine, emotive touch that is elegantly restrained.
Every note seems a willing witness.
Don't know this song. Am glad I do now.
appreciation and best regards,
Cooper [ Reply to This ]
. &mdash 12/18/07 - 01:21:42 PM
A Bell In The Valley &mdash 12/18/07 - 12:56:21 PM
elegant and delicate as ever my friend .the tune
itself just so sweet ..you let it sound so magical
thank you for sharin it here ..!!
Happy Christmas !! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks pal &mdash 12/18/07 - 01:05:43 PM
The proverbial... &mdash 12/18/07 - 03:00:43 PM
..."no-brainer download"...
...hat's off to you, Mr. Curry. So fine...
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. &mdash 12/20/07 - 11:56:03 AM
this will &mdash 12/18/07 - 03:34:20 PM
certainly be added to my Curry playlist... I take you driving with me often.... i'm sure I enjoy the ride more than you...
Merry Christmas my friend [ Reply to This ]
, &mdash 12/20/07 - 12:04:01 PM
Haha I guess so. I don't notice them at all.
Thank you, it is so stange, almost overwhelming, to know that a great musician is driving around on another side of the globe listening to my music.. [ Reply to This ]
fabulous &mdash 12/18/07 - 03:40:25 PM
this is fabulous. the dynamics seem just right, and the gentle shifts in tempo add just the right feeling to it.
thank you very much [ Reply to This ]
. &mdash 12/21/07 - 06:52:12 AM
Ah, I'm so glad you like it. It is a such a lovely composition youv'e made! [ Reply to This ]
peaceful &mdash 12/18/07 - 04:45:36 PM
After a busy day this was a treat to listen to. I got to lower my shoulders... Thanks:)
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. &mdash 12/21/07 - 07:01:39 AM
What a lovely recording! &mdash 12/18/07 - 07:01:55 PM
Johannes, this is so beautifully recorded and played - a real treat to the ears!
Best wishes to you and yours this Christmas. Hope you have a wonderful New Year.
Peace,
Neil [ Reply to This ]
man cori &mdash 12/18/07 - 10:27:50 PM
Very Very &mdash 12/19/07 - 02:47:21 PM
Sweet tune.... &mdash 12/19/07 - 08:38:34 PM
This is a very pretty song. Wonderful job Cori. Thanks for sharing it with us. [ Reply to This ]
What a wonderrful - fully developed &mdash 12/19/07 - 09:06:48 PM
version of Smokey's tune. You're right - it is a classic and you gave it such a warm sensitive arrangement. Excellent. Great recording quality too. [ Reply to This ]
My guitar hero, &mdash 12/19/07 - 09:36:47 PM
This is just so beautiful, downloaded for my Christmas season entertaining. You are a gift my friend, so I must thank Santa, I guess. Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas; Beautiful art with the song.
Happy New Year, all the best.
Joe [ Reply to This ]
Love the gentle country touch &mdash 12/19/07 - 10:19:19 PM
Nice and clean and like how it really seems to fit your style. Almost a John Knowles type laid back style. Nice ending too!
Truly nice and sweet and perfect for the christmas season! [ Reply to This ]
. &mdash 12/20/07 - 04:28:05 AM
I should probably know of mr Knowles, but I don't .. yet .. I'll keep my eyes open. Thank you for your support Bill! [ Reply to This ]
Lovely... &mdash 12/20/07 - 10:49:32 PM
simply, lovely... peacefully hitting the spot one hopes is hit at this time of remembrance, the birth of the Son of God, Jesus.
Thank you, Curry. [ Reply to This ]
_ &mdash 12/21/07 - 07:53:05 AM
Thanks a lot Jack and a Merry Christmas to you!
PS I dig your latest post a lot! [ Reply to This ]
You're getting right to the heart of the tune... &mdash 12/21/07 - 07:15:39 AM
...where Bill has really crafted a standard...
Judging from the long list in my email that I haven't gotten to yet, there are lots of versions out there that I haven't heard, but this is exceptional. You've set the melody very simply and recorded it with a sweet resonance from the guitar...
A great gift from you to Bill, and a great gift from you to the whole MacJams community... Nicely done...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
. &mdash 12/21/07 - 07:49:12 AM
Thank you Ed! Your words are like a nice warm fireplace in cold and dark December. Kind of reminds me that Christmas is coming in. [ Reply to This ]
I knew &mdash 12/22/07 - 10:22:44 AM
I wanted to hear some Christmas music. Somehow I knew if I clicked on Master Anders page I would not be let down. As my friends say in the Caribbean when something is really lovely.... Sweet mon.... sweet.
Have a Merry Christmas Mr. Anders and all MacJammers [ Reply to This ]
Pretty &mdash 12/22/07 - 08:30:50 PM
Sweet &mdash 12/26/07 - 10:10:53 PM
. &mdash 06/05/08 - 11:22:32 PM
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i'm so glad you had 1. and 2. so we could have this = 3. perfectly lovely attention to detail - your fingers sing a slow sweet song on the strings.
good work, johannes!
anne
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