Hero's Dust Iraq (Empty Line)

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Dedicated to the American Soldiers that gave their life for our country.
I am not a big Bush fan, but I have to pay as much homage to those that died doing heroic deed in Iraq. Could even be a soldier lifting one to safety on to a helicopter. So varied so dedicated, one that I hope we pay tribute to whether we are for this war or not.

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Uploaded: Feb 19, 2008 - 10:09:47 PM
Last Updated: Feb 20, 2008 - 09:51:02 AM Last Played: Nov 30, 2009 - 04:40:05 PM

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Feter	Feter said 721 days ago (February 19th, 2008)
	Hero's Dust Iraq this is Awesome my friend .the picking is superb no doubt but the emotions just so wonderful and stronge through your arragnment . dunno how describe it .a heroic lamentation ? maybe ..just a master piece my friend ... KUDOS !! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

thetiler	thetiler said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Thanks so much feter for stopping by and of course all the great comments you have made. What a great addition to MJ you are! Check out my latest song called Angelina

Feter	Feter said 721 days ago (February 19th, 2008)
	Hero's Dust Iraq this is Awesome my friend .the picking is superb no doubt but the emotions just so wonderful and stronge through your arragnment . dunno how describe it .a heroic lamentation ? maybe ..just a master piece my friend ... KUDOS !! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 720 days ago (February 19th, 2008)
	awesome! amazing and inspired fretwork and well though out compostion. I can only imaging how tough those callouses on the finger tips must be. :-) Check out my latest song called Away In Black (MJRF2010)

thetiler	thetiler said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Thanks so much and from someone that works with Logic, knows how daunting that app can be. Thanks for sharing your music as well! Check out my latest song called Angelina

eanbardsley	eanbardsley said 720 days ago (February 19th, 2008)
	Great Work!!!... Both a beautiful and skilled touch, outstanding composing too, and great knowledge of the fretboard, this is what I think of what I have heard, but the player keeps freezing!!! Check out my latest song called The Meeting

eanbardsley	eanbardsley said 720 days ago (February 19th, 2008)
	Heard the whole thing,... Sometimes I feel you have at moments a connection with Manuel De falla, and Rodrigo. Check out my latest song called The Meeting

thetiler	thetiler said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Thanks so much ean, I have studied some of Rodrigo's concertos for years and in my opinion they are among some of the very best concertos written. To even mention Rodrigos name in your post is a great honor indeed! Thanks Check out my latest song called Angelina

eanbardsley	eanbardsley said 720 days ago (February 19th, 2008)
	Heard the whole thing,... Sometimes I feel you have at moments a connection with Manuel De falla, and Rodrigo. Check out my latest song called The Meeting

dirigent	dirigent said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Impressive Your playing is outstandingly virtuosic and you succeed in captivating the listener from the first second. Check out my latest song called Hybrid

thetiler	thetiler said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Thanks dirirgent! Check out my latest song called Angelina

Roxylee

Roxylee said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)

Amazing even without the other instruments
but they all add to the depth of this piece. The chorus gives it such a personal touch. you play so skillfully, Bill, that it's like you don't even have to think about what your fingers are doing, which allows all the emotions to get through. This should be a soundtrack. Amazing guitar work here, and a wonderful tribute to the men and women soldiers.

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thetiler

thetiler said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)

Thanks roxy
but they all add to the depth of this piece. The chorus gives it such a personal touch. you play so skillfully, Bill, that it's like you don't even have to think about what your fingers are doing, which allows all the emotions to get through. This should be a soundtrack. Amazing guitar work here, and a wonderful tribute to the men and women soldiers.

*****

Thanks so much for the sweet quote above, I especially am very appreciative about the soundtrack idea. That would indeed be a great honor to do a soundtrack and is truly one of my dreams to do.

Thanks again Roxy and for all the music you have posted that I've heard and appreciated.

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	said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Awesome I love your playing and I hope some day I can hear you and curry together OR have I already miss that? Take care --- Kenta

Moviz

Moviz said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)

Bill
This yet another outstanding piece that you've composed and played. Not only fantastic guitar, but the sympathetic orchestral accompaniment too is wonderful.As Roxie says, it's as though your fingers just seem to wander over the fretboard automatically.... it's as though the guitar is an extension of your body you know it so well..... wonderfully dramatic music, regards M

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thetiler

thetiler said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)

Movis
I appreciate yourself stopping by. I sure enjoy listening to your tunes.
I really do appreciate your comment in regards to "sympathetic orchestral accompaniment". I am almost embarrassed how much time I tweaked the orchestration. With logic it is really amazing how powerful that application is.

This yet another outstanding piece that you've composed and played. Not only fantastic guitar, but the sympathetic orchestral accompaniment too is wonderful.As Roxie says, it's as though your fingers just seem to wander over the fretboard automatically.... it's as though the guitar is an extension of your body you know it so well..... wonderfully dramatic music, regards M

Check out my latest song called Angelina

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Bill You're an outstanding musician such seasoned movements and technical excellence... I don't see how it can get better than this... your guitar recordings also sound so perfect... this is how acoustic guitar is supposed to sound and be played Check out my latest song called Mists (MJRF2010)

thetiler	thetiler said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	coming from what I think is one of the very best folk-guitar singers on the internet. At least of what I've heard and i've heard a lot. Thanks so much Scott Check out my latest song called Angelina

magnatone	magnatone said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Outstanding!! Wow - you've got CHOPS (but I'm sure you already know that!) What control you've got up and down the frets. I love how you've arranged this - it's just simply superb - thanks! Check out my latest song called O Holy Night

thetiler	thetiler said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	coming from one of the very best pianist here at MJ I am very thankful. I am mesmerized by your fantastic, optimistic melodies and orchestration that you do. Some of the best i have heard here at MJ. thanks for the arrangement quote. I really do appreciate that Magnatone! Check out my latest song called Angelina

	said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Amazing Sounds great.... The playing is so perfectly... And i like when the strings comes in... It's relaxing to listen to... This simply sounds amazingly.... Glad i stopped by this song.... Gonna hear more of your songs, tonight.... Jakob

thetiler

thetiler said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)

Thanks so much
much Lightman for your quote about the string. I can't tell you how much time I put into trying to get the strings just right, especially the cello sounds and bass mixture.

Thanks

Enjoy your fantastic singing style as well. All who have not heard Lighmans enchanting, emotional melodies is really missing something if they have not heard him.

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michael2	michael2 said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	very nice. that guitar is amazing, you are so effortless sounding. great song. Check out my latest song called Blow Yer Blues Away

thetiler	thetiler said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Thanks Michael2 Check out my latest song called Angelina

rsorensen	rsorensen said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	great job This is some really confident and moving guitar playing. The song itself is very uplifting yet sad at the same time. Very nice job. Check out my latest song called Everyone Knows That You're Coming (But It's Not Too Late To Turn Around)

thetiler	thetiler said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Thanks for stopping by! Check out my latest song called Angelina

davisamerica	davisamerica said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	right then simply perfect bill Check out my latest song called Shine (MJ Collab)

thetiler	thetiler said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Thanks david ! Check out my latest song called Angelina

	said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Excellent musical expression, your guitar weeps with feeling, a Gem of a piece...Bravo

thetiler	thetiler said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Thanks dave for stopping by and posting! Check out my latest song called Angelina

	said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Hero's Dust Iraq Wonderful music and even more wonderful guitar playing! I enjoyed this piece musically as well.

thetiler	thetiler said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)
	Thanks ! Check out my latest song called Angelina

chipan

chipan said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)

Amazing!
I absolutely love the guitar work here. It's just my opinion, but sometimes the orchestral accompaniment is slightly distracting. In the middle section there are a few instruments that come in and out that are not heard in other parts of the piece making it seem a little random/fragmented. The other parts (strings especially) are great though and really enhance the guitar playing! Overall a moving piece and a wonderful tribute.

chip

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ktb

ktb said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)

moving
tribute. I just finished watching a frontline documentary 'rules of engagement' and it moved me greatly. As well, I drive by a sign everyday that says "we support our troops" and I've always felt thats a little like saying "i like to breath air" :-) You said it best, and your fine comp here displays just that homage.

ps: I always here such varied influences in your playing! wonderful

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thetiler

thetiler said 720 days ago (February 20th, 2008)

Thanks
Karmatoburn.

I was in a war zone myself and I appreciate how scary it can be when you are near a bomb. I was close enough that I was knocked off my bed when sleeping and heard the fearful whistle of it coming in. I was close enough for me to not ever want to hear that again. And If we don't protect or country who will?

So I do honor those that went into a combat zone and died, but I think there are some brave soldiers that really have taken heroism to another level. That is soldiers that try to lift another to safety while knowing that both may or may not make it up the lifeline to a hovering helicopter, while blinding dust is in their eyes, risking the possibility of getting killed or wounded. I am sure there are many incredible stories that we never hear of but are true never the less.

Thanks for the compliment

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thetiler	thetiler said 719 days ago (February 21st, 2008)
	Thanks for your input Taking the time to stop by. Check out my latest song called Angelina

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 719 days ago (February 21st, 2008)
	Really nice Really nice picking. I dig the spanish taste a lot, The later part of your tune is great. Check out my latest song called soon (MJRF2010)

thetiler	thetiler said 719 days ago (February 21st, 2008)
	Thanks Curry or should I say Cori? Thanks though! Check out my latest song called Angelina

mbehar	mbehar said 718 days ago (February 22nd, 2008)
	lovely guitar work I really like the way this tune move seamlessly from section to section in a very logical and musical order. Well done! Mori Check out my latest song called I Only Have Eyes For You

thetiler	thetiler said 718 days ago (February 22nd, 2008)
	Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Thanks to about the logical thing. Plus, I enjoyed the tune you just posted. I only have eyes for you. Terrific. Thanks much! Check out my latest song called Angelina

KCsGROOVE	KCsGROOVE said 718 days ago (February 22nd, 2008)
	wow! This is the first tune i hear from you (new on macjams) Great playing, awesome technique, reminded me a bit of the Dutch player Jan Akkerman (Focus) Love this tune! KC Check out my latest song called Changes

thetiler	thetiler said 718 days ago (February 22nd, 2008)
	Thanks for keying me in on his playing listening to A Fantasy By Laurencini of Rome at itunes. Nice and Majestic, like it. Also listening to Coranto for Mars. Murcott nice renaissance sound. Thanks for providing the info about him and listening ! Check out my latest song called Angelina

sschedra	sschedra said 718 days ago (February 22nd, 2008)
	Bill Wonderful peice! I just love your guitar work. you are a real fingerman. Beauty and emotion all in one peice. This inspires me to start finger pickin' again. Really solid, and Amen on the theme. Stephen Check out my latest song called Goodbye May Lam

thetiler	thetiler said 718 days ago (February 22nd, 2008)
	Thanks Glad to see I may of help you get back into wanted to do fingerstyle! Thanks for listening Check out my latest song called Angelina

bronco	bronco said 718 days ago (February 22nd, 2008)
	Very Cool Love the rapidly moving lines but also the dynamics that make them even more memorable. More and more it seems as though you are creating sound sculptures as much as composing music! Check out my latest song called Confusion

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 717 days ago (February 23rd, 2008)
	wow. It's playing like this that makes me ashamed to say I play guitar. But it's great to listen to someone with such command of their instrument. A real treat. That section from 1:02 to 1:10 or so is great! Check out my latest song called Mexico

apb

apb said 716 days ago (February 24th, 2008)

Beautiful ..

.. and brilliant performance and recording. I hear touches of classical gas, pinball wizard and 'Black star' by Yngwie (the harmonic parts), to my untrained ears.. quite a variety and blend and lots of Bill too :o)

Excellent piece, arrangement is sweet (flows well between sections).

Fitting tribute to the far too many good soldiers the
USA has lost.

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aclarke

aclarke said 716 days ago (February 24th, 2008)

Well done!
Bill- I'm always glad that some folks can keep things in proper perspective. It's easy to make war all about politics and just as easy to sometimes forget that the people doing the actual fighting are merely doing their jobs. This is a fitting tribute.

Guitar picking was masterful, as always. I do want to compliment you on the synth sounds... very well used. It was like riding a wave, gently gaining momentum and strength before crashing down on the shore.

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thetiler	thetiler said 716 days ago (February 24th, 2008)
	Thanks for the compliment on the synth sounds. I spent tons of times tweaking it and am glad you liked that portion of it as well. Check out my latest song called Angelina

guitapick	guitapick said 716 days ago (February 24th, 2008)
	I join you... ...in this dedication (and I'm no Bush fan, either)...wonderful music...serious sentiment... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

jiguma	jiguma said 716 days ago (February 24th, 2008)
	Expansive concept Bill There's so much going on in here Bill - I think apb's comment most closely mirrors my feelings. Classy playing as usual, but taken just that little bit further with both the ideas behind the piece, and the attention to detail in the mixing. Thanks, Neil Check out my latest song called The Thin Man Dreams (MJRF2010)

thetiler	thetiler said 715 days ago (February 25th, 2008)
	Thanks Jig Ya, i spent a lot of time I thought in trying to get instrumentation in both the right and left year of my headset when listening. It is sure an undertaking when doing an orchestral project. But I really love doing orchestral with fingerstyle guitar. It makes if kinda of fun when there is a lot of movement going on with the guitar. Check out my latest song called Angelina

lengold	lengold said 715 days ago (February 25th, 2008)
	This is absolutely top notch throughout and just commands your attention. Beautiful. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Fantasy Lady (ft Awigze)

thetiler	thetiler said 715 days ago (February 25th, 2008)
	Thanks lengold !!! Check out my latest song called Angelina

massa	massa said 714 days ago (February 26th, 2008)
	Brilliant instrumental! Amazing song... amazing instrument skills... really gets us emotional! the guitar is amazing... loved the final part (whole last minute of the song), doing the harmonics on the guitar. Amazing! Check out my latest song called Song for Collab

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 714 days ago (February 26th, 2008)
	A marvel Fabulous. Great playing and wonderful arrangement. there a a handful of spots when the backing instruments sound a bit like a demo instead of a flawless final cut, but the overall emotion is overwhelming. A marvel. Thanks for working on these pieces so hard. Check out my latest song called Grave Robbing v2 (MJRF2010) w/ tonestone

thetiler	thetiler said 714 days ago (February 26th, 2008)
	Thanks Tobin Appreciate your comments! Check out my latest song called Angelina

Brian Weiland

Brian Weiland said 714 days ago (February 26th, 2008)

Just gorgeous!
A beautiful rich poignant composition that absolutely does justice to the deep emotions called up by your inspiration. I agree with Roxylee that this would be brilliant as a soundtrack. Also, the sound of your guitar is clear but rich, and devastatingly beautiful. I am sure that mostly has to do with your playing, but your recording technique is also clearly top-notch.

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	said 702 days ago (March 9th, 2008)
	WOW! I feel that it's just a 2nd song from the suite of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home". It's completing this piece and fits very much. KUDOS for the work, just another masterpiece. Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

thetiler	thetiler said 551 days ago (August 7th, 2008)
	Thanks Brian and Birdman! Check out my latest song called Angelina

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