Drake's Waltz

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Solo acoustic instrumental. The title refers to the fact hat it's palyed in an open tuning used by the English guitarist/song writer Nick Drake. Though not a Waltz really, it's in 3/4 time so Drakes's Waltz it is! Drake died tragically young in the early seventies having recored just 3 studio albums. If you've never heard him you should give him a listen (you'll either love it or hate it).

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Comments: 19
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Downloads: 69
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Uploaded: Mar 09, 2008 - 11:17:19 AM
Last Updated: Mar 11, 2008 - 01:45:55 PM Last Played: Aug 27, 2009 - 02:23:14 PM

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Feter	Feter said 610 days ago (March 9th, 2008)
	Drake's Waltz Not a big fan of Drake ..but I heard many of his gems ..this is a very delicate and gentle pickin my friend .lovely thnx for sharin such gem ! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

SJB	SJB said 610 days ago (March 9th, 2008)
	Hi Fetter It is true that Drake wasn't to everyone's taste but I like his wierd tunnings even if they do cause you to spend a fortune replacing broken strings. Your opinion is highly regarded on Macjams so I'm realy pleased you found time to listen to this post and leave a nice comment. Thanks and all the best to you. Check out my latest song called Short tune

Feter	Feter said 609 days ago (March 10th, 2008)
	.... its feter :-) Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

massa	massa said 610 days ago (March 9th, 2008)
	Nice Guitar! Nice guitar playing... and crispy tone too! Perfect execution and very nice composition! Very cool instrumental piece. Congratulations! Check out my latest song called Song for Collab

SJB	SJB said 602 days ago (March 17th, 2008)
	Thank you Appreciate you droping by to listen and taking the time to comment. Cheers. Check out my latest song called Short tune

thetiler	thetiler said 608 days ago (March 11th, 2008)
	Always great to hear a nice waltz on the acoustic guitar. Nice sound all around. Full of terrific celtic type melody. Done delicately, enjoyed those last descending chords up to then end. Way to go! Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

thetiler	thetiler said 608 days ago (March 11th, 2008)
	I looked for Nick Drakes albums but couldn't find it on itunes. But maybe it't on the net. Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

SJB	SJB said 604 days ago (March 15th, 2008)
	Nick Drake Hi Bill, If you want to listen to Nick Drake for free go to http://www.brytermusic.com/ In the top right corner you can skip through a few of his recordings. Cello Song and Nothern Sky are perhaps the most representative of his. There's also a link to iTunes on this page if you want to listen/buy any more of his stuff. Check out my latest song called Short tune

Roxylee	Roxylee said 602 days ago (March 17th, 2008)
	Ahhh... yes... Sad songs... I've heard_"Fly, Pink Moon, and Time of No Reply._ Nice memory waltz to the man who just couldn't seem to fit in. I'm glad your tribute song was very nostalgic, but nod sad, which is a good thing. :-) Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

SJB	SJB said 588 days ago (March 31st, 2008)
	Thanks Roxylee Thanks for listening. The sad thing about Nick Drake was he was depressed at his lack of recognition. Ironically, his music is the backdrop for all sorts of TV and film work nowadays and his albums sell like never before. Maybe he was just before his time. Check out my latest song called Short tune

guitapick	guitapick said 592 days ago (March 27th, 2008)
	You play... ...beautifully. So much so that it's not noticed. The music speaks beyond the player. GREAT sound from that Gibson. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

SJB	SJB said 588 days ago (March 31st, 2008)
	Thanks Thanks for your very generous comments. Listening back to this now, I think there's a tunning problem. The 5th A string is down to an E and I think it's messing with the intonation. With hindsight I think I'll have another go at it. Check out my latest song called Short tune

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paddler said 588 days ago (March 31st, 2008)

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Well - this is the first song of yours I've listened to and I was instantly drawn here by the title wondering if it was anything to do with Nick Drake,and I ain't been dissapointed - what clarity you find in the strings,lovely recording and inspiring on this sunny morning up a certain creek where I tend to have been residing just recently.

Dunno if you sing (will check out your other stuff) but I'd be quite interested in singing over any of your Drakish stuff - just a vague idea of course - regards Rich

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SJB said 588 days ago (March 31st, 2008)

Thanks
Hi Rich, thanks for taking the time to listen here. Your comments are much appreciated (all the more so since I've listened to your material and you clearly know what you are doing!). I do try and do a bit of singing but most often I think it's best if I keep quiet. If you can add anything vocally (or instrumentally) to this I would be delighted.
All the best
Steve

Check out my latest song called Short tune

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 578 days ago (April 10th, 2008)
	2nd song of yours that I've heard.You really know how to play with feeling and that guitar sounds amazing!Nick Drake was one-of-a-kind.Don't know if you have heard the amazing celtic guitarist Tony McManus- this reminds me of some of his slower pieces. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

SJB	SJB said 495 days ago (July 2nd, 2008)
	Thanks Thanks for taking th etime to listen and th enice comments. I haven't heard Tony Mcmanus but I'll check him out. Regards Steve Check out my latest song called Short tune

Dragonas	Dragonas said 499 days ago (June 28th, 2008)
	Great guitar work! Love this alternate tuning and your performance is outstanding. I've never heard of Drake but I am going o check him out for sure. Cheers and kind regards. Hope to hear more from you soon. Fav'd and downloaded. Check out my latest song called LSD

dajama	dajama said 485 days ago (July 12th, 2008)
	Beautiful piece of music The guitar sounds wonderful, great tone, and your playing is outstanding as ever. I love that tuning, and the sweet, almost melancholy vibe that comes off it. magic fingers, my friend. It took me a while, but I eventually got here! Nicely done. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 261 days ago (February 20th, 2009)
	It may be Nick's tuning... ...but you take it in a different direction than Drake country... Perfectly lovely, and a little more optimistic in tone than Nick Drake's stuff... Which I've loved since college, a long time ago... I also love 3/4 time, so there we are... Ed Check out my latest song called After Loving Anne (w/jiguma, SISTERS, Komrade K and Scott Carmichael)

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Name: Steve

Love playing acoustic guitar especially in open tunings (CFCFCF being my favourite). Every so often I’ll have a go with my electric guitar and even more rarely try to sing. Collaborations: Glen Byre (Celtic) with Seathatch who really enhanced ... [see more]

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