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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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Drake's Waltz &mdash 03/09/08 - 03:21:10 PM
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 ! [ Reply to This ]
Hi Fetter &mdash 03/09/08 - 05:25:55 PM
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. [ Reply to This ]
.... &mdash 03/10/08 - 04:59:20 PM
Nice Guitar! &mdash 03/09/08 - 05:45:26 PM
Nice guitar playing... and crispy tone too! Perfect execution and very nice composition! Very cool instrumental piece. Congratulations! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you &mdash 03/17/08 - 12:54:42 PM
Appreciate you droping by to listen and taking the time to comment. Cheers. [ Reply to This ]
Always great to hear a nice &mdash 03/11/08 - 08:51:19 PM
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!
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I looked for Nick Drakes albums &mdash 03/11/08 - 08:53:21 PM
Nick Drake &mdash 03/15/08 - 05:59:29 AM
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.
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Ahhh... yes... &mdash 03/17/08 - 06:33:09 PM
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. :-) [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Roxylee &mdash 03/31/08 - 07:20:21 AM
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. [ Reply to This ]
You play... &mdash 03/27/08 - 05:25:07 AM
...beautifully. So much so that it's not noticed. The music speaks beyond the player. GREAT sound from that Gibson. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 03/31/08 - 07:27:06 AM
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.
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.. &mdash 03/31/08 - 07:21:11 AM
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 [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 03/31/08 - 07:40:47 AM
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 [ Reply to This ]
2nd &mdash 04/10/08 - 07:08:20 AM
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. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 07/02/08 - 05:19:45 AM
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 [ Reply to This ]
Great guitar work! &mdash 06/28/08 - 12:02:00 AM
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. [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful piece of music &mdash 07/12/08 - 09:50:35 AM
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. [ Reply to This ]
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his gems ..this is a very delicate and gentle
pickin my friend .lovely
thnx for sharin such gem !
[ Reply to This ]