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| Ibstrat said 589 days ago (March 29th, 2008) | |
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Playing clean is highly overrated.Your music has the most important thing.Soul! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| DWL said 588 days ago (March 30th, 2008) | |
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Something we all have but I appreciate the sentiment :-) Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Superstar Shangri-La
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| Macaudion said 590 days ago (March 28th, 2008) | |
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Painter man... Mark, i was just listening to one of your most recent recordings that shall remain unnamed for now because, folks don't yet have access to it but, I was listening and thinking, "wow... this man must have been born w/ a guitar in his hand"... (I tried not to imagine how yer ma felt about it...LOL) Mostly, I am struck w/ how vividly and seemingly, effortlessly, you paint such amazing works of art! The other thing that strikes me is, how they seem to sound happy and sad at the same time. Not sad in a way that would have me believe that you're a sad person, but a type of sadness that evolves from a place of an ability to deeply care. Maybe care isn't the right word - I didn't mean "care", like, as in overly concerned - more like you just seem to be in touch w/ the right emotion at the right time and ya just happen to be able to clearly express it, musically at least, and not w/ the sense that you're wallowing but, just passing through and sharing a mindful thought about it. Beautiful work, as usual, Mark! Thanks for sharing! Dion Check out my latest song called 123 iGetU
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| Ibstrat said 589 days ago (March 29th, 2008) | |
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Well my Mom did say it was a very difficult birth... I'm glad you like the song.That happy/sad thing is one of my favorite things about music.If I'm putting that across at all that's great! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Skean said 590 days ago (March 28th, 2008) | |
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Beautiful Lovely playing here my friend.. Kudos Check out my latest song called Walking seeking & depressed
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| Ibstrat said 589 days ago (March 29th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for the kudos which I return to you for your latest song. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Feter said 590 days ago (March 28th, 2008) | |
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El Yunque this is amazin ...the sway on the playin mark how awesome pickin style here .man this is outstanding .thnx for sharin ! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )
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| Ibstrat said 589 days ago (March 29th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Feter.Very much glad that you like it! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| bud said 590 days ago (March 28th, 2008) | |
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Is there a style you don't have rockin'? Great tune - and tone. You get so much music out of six stings and ten fingers. Amazing. Check out my latest song called Expanding Toys (Halloween Remix)
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| Ibstrat said 589 days ago (March 29th, 2008) | |
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Here are a few styles that I am quite horrible at- Bluegrass:Don't know the difference between Salt River and Salt Creek(Is there one?).Flamenco:Can play a fairly convincing Malaguena if asked by a drunk.Metal:With lots of distortion can fool my students by playing tapping part from Eruption.Can also play intro to Thunderstruck which impresses 14-year olds.Classical-used to be pretty good but haven't played acoustic in years because of hand pain.Can play some Bach pieces on a strat-they sound extra good with a wa-wa pedal...I could go on... thanks for your support,I need to go practice Salt creek(River) Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| dajama said 590 days ago (March 28th, 2008) | |
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One day you're going to post a track and i won't be amazed by your playing, rhythm, sense of dynamics and melodic genius! Actually, maybe not. Certainly not today. This is excellent. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I can only dream of playing like this. It is such a pleasure to hear this wonderful music you share with us. Great piece. Nicely done. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)
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| Ibstrat said 589 days ago (March 29th, 2008) | |
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Hey you've got your own talents which are quite amazing.I'm glad you like what I'm doing-don't think it quite qualifies as genius! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Moviz said 590 days ago (March 28th, 2008) | |
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Fluidity is what comes to mind with your playing and especially on this number.... you captured the waterfall for sure with those descending notes, lovely piece Mark, regards M Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)
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| Ibstrat said 588 days ago (March 30th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Moviz Very much appreciated! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| jiguma said 590 days ago (March 28th, 2008) | |
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Wonderful playing as usual Mark - you are clearly one of the best guitarists at MJ - especially in this style. This tune amazes an agricultural guitarist like myself - so many notes, so little time :) Outstanding playing and timing. Neil Check out my latest song called Under My Skin
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| Macaudion said 590 days ago (March 28th, 2008) | |
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agricultura?l... you got me running to my dictionary to make sure that you're not farming 'tars, Neil. I'm sure I'll learn something after this. Dion Check out my latest song called 123 iGetU
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| Ed Hannifin said 589 days ago (March 29th, 2008) | |
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Long ago... ...I would have considered MARK to be the more 'agricultural' guitarist, 'cause he was so influenced by the Plant style... Ed Get it? Little joke there... Check out my latest song called After Loving Anne (w/jiguma, SISTERS, Komrade K and Scott Carmichael)
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| Macaudion said 586 days ago (April 2nd, 2008) | |
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LOL... You coulda spared me of that, Ed - But it mad me laff outloud although, I don't know why... You just make me smile, Sir. Check out my latest song called 123 iGetU
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| Ibstrat said 588 days ago (March 30th, 2008) | |
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Hay what do you mean by agricultural guitarist? Since some of my songs are a little corny I think I should qualify. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Ibstrat said 588 days ago (March 30th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Replys seem to be malfunctioning. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Tadashi Togawa said 589 days ago (March 29th, 2008) | |
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Beautiful performance. Sweet harmony. Check out my latest song called Mexican taste
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| Ibstrat said 588 days ago (March 30th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for the comment Tadashi. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| damiengh said 589 days ago (March 29th, 2008) | |
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nice Mark, another beautiful melody played with that clean touch of yours out of that amazing sounding non-archtop. I sent the link to this to Ken Hatfield, for I thought he might enjoy as much as I. Keep'em coming. Check out my latest song called Tea and Scones
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| Ibstrat said 588 days ago (March 30th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for sending Ken the link-He is a great player! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| said 589 days ago (March 29th, 2008) | |
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@ 2:00 great pause there and turn-around to bring it back nice pickin there, Mark . - Harold |
| Ibstrat said 588 days ago (March 30th, 2008) | |
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Thanks very much! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| composerclark said 589 days ago (March 29th, 2008) | |
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Haunting This is beautiful; haunting, moving, charming, both dark and light... just beautiful! I hesitate to say anything even remotely critical, because I like it so much, but I wondered about the amount of reverb you use... more than I like, I guess, but maybe it's central to the sound you're going for, in which case ignore this comment! Great work here. You're an amazing talent. Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall
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| Ibstrat said 588 days ago (March 30th, 2008) | |
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You are right about the reverb.I would have loved to have played this on my nylon string but this weird pain syndrome just won't go away.I've been messing with the sound to compensate for the really light strings I am forced to use.I'm very glad you like the song! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Mcboy said 589 days ago (March 29th, 2008) | |
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clear as a bell.... fantastic inspired playing......did u check out the night glowing lake. while in the park....kool...and even kooler playing.....!!!. Check out my latest song called Heros( aclarke/mcboy)
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| Ibstrat said 588 days ago (March 30th, 2008) | |
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Yes the lake is amazing.Thanks for commenting.You're 7/4 funk tune is awesome! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Ed Hannifin said 589 days ago (March 29th, 2008) | |
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I hope you listen... ...to the response that you get from people 'round here whenever you post something, because something of who you are comes through in every tune, and people really respond to it... And people who listen totally GET how good you are... Which, in turn, gets me happy... Another good one, Mark... Ed Check out my latest song called After Loving Anne (w/jiguma, SISTERS, Komrade K and Scott Carmichael)
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| Ibstrat said 588 days ago (March 30th, 2008) | |
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Ed Thanks for the comment and thanks for getting me to join macjams.It's a very cool place-lots of fun. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| lengold said 588 days ago (March 30th, 2008) | |
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Awesome and masterful playing as always Mark. Great listen. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut
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| Ibstrat said 588 days ago (March 30th, 2008) | |
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Thanks a lot Lengold.Sambas probably are not the most popular style around here but thanks for giving it a listen! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Doug Somers said 587 days ago (March 31st, 2008) | |
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Gorgeous Mark The notes seem to roll off your strings like the water off the falls in your picture - naturally and with great beauty. You have nailed it as far as the style is concerned making a thoroughly enjoyable piece that captures your love of that part of the world. Thanks for sharing! Be well, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)
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| Cori Ander said 587 days ago (April 1st, 2008) | |
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Suceeded I think your attempt to play a samba worked out great. Am no samba expert but this sounds very authentic to me. Enjoyable! Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)
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| Cori Ander said 587 days ago (April 1st, 2008) | |
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And on second listening And on second listening I note that I dig the composition a lot! A very attractive and interesting mood. Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)
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| Ibstrat said 586 days ago (April 1st, 2008) | |
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Thanks Cori-I highly value your opinion! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Ibstrat said 584 days ago (April 3rd, 2008) | |
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Thanks very much for listening- glad you enjoyed it! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Bob6stringer said 577 days ago (April 10th, 2008) | |
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I'm in the barrel, over the falls for this I'm completely taken aback by this piece. I used to dream of playing jazz guitar - not this well, even! Now I just play A jazz guitar (Hofner Jazzica)! I can see you holding video iChat lessons here (for pay). Just curious: What is that guitar you're playing? Strings - fretless? Neck pickup vs. bridge pickup? Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine
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| Ibstrat said 577 days ago (April 10th, 2008) | |
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Thanks The guitar is an old Ibanez Strat copy (77?) that I bought for $100.There's a picture of it on my song "Jazz Bluez Jazz".I've been having a weird pain syndrome in my left hand for a few years-this is really the only guitar that I play.For some reason it bothers my hand very little.I use real light strings because of my hand, mostly the front or front 2 pickups unless I'm playing rock.It does have frets but they are pretty worn down!Are the ichat video lessons a real thing? Thanks for the comment.I much enjoy your music. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| guitapick said 574 days ago (April 13th, 2008) | |
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Man... ...you're g-o-o-d.... El Yunque's a magical place...this paints the picture quite nicely...thanks. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral
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| Scorpjammer said 571 days ago (April 16th, 2008) | |
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Guitarrista Extrordinaire A beautiful piece. I thoroughly enjoyed. saludos! Check out my latest song called Seaside Samba
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| said 562 days ago (April 25th, 2008) | |
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Very Nice! Very nice piece, warm feelings and wonderful performance. Enjoyed it... Thanks for sharing! Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi |
| rsolorio said 286 days ago (January 27th, 2009) | |
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Beautiful I love the lush quality of the guitar and guitar work. Amazing tune Check out my latest song called Bass Thoughts
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| MarkHolbrook said 150 days ago (June 11th, 2009) | |
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Well I know nothing about latin guitar... I've heard some but this seems like it fits right in. I think yo succeeded! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge
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DWL
Lovely stuff! Those cascading notes really match the picture. I always thought that one day I'd play as cleanly as that. I'm still waiting :)
Cheers
Dick