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Song for my amazing wife.Photo is Acadia National Park which we visited last week.
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Song for Karen &mdash 04/28/08 - 10:41:03 PM
oh wow - this is beautiful! What a lovely love gift for your wife! Amazing guitar playing as usual, so from the heart. Thanks [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 04/30/08 - 07:26:35 PM
Achingly lovely... &mdash 04/28/08 - 10:42:19 PM
This is another beautiful gem from you, but something very special comes across here. It speaks of a wonderful, warm relationship. Not only have I downloaded this, I will send a copy to my daughter, who loves peaceful, gorgeous music composed with obvious heart.
So very, very beautiful... Blessings to you and Karen. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks a lot &mdash 04/30/08 - 07:30:03 PM
Soft and gentle like a lovely woman &mdash 04/28/08 - 10:51:55 PM
A very amazing piece of music Mark, for what is I'm sure an amazing woman. I did a few songs for my wife before she passed away and she got to hear them all. I'm thankful I took the time to tell her how much I loved her before it was too late. And now I have the music to remember her with.
I'm also glad that you did too. We never know how much time we have, so don't waste it. Enjoy the joy of a wonderful woman by your side.
Beautiful piece of music Mark. Thank you
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Great &mdash 04/30/08 - 07:31:51 PM
Song for Karen &mdash 04/28/08 - 11:05:53 PM
awesome ..this is just awesome ...alot of grace and
honesty here .true heartfelt ..cant believe this is
a strat !! so delicate ..thnx alot for sharin such
gem !! [ Reply to This ]
Strat &mdash 04/30/08 - 07:35:29 PM
Yes it's the same guitar that I've used on every song.I have a house full of guitars but only 1 that doesn't cause hand pain... totally weird. [ Reply to This ]
The phrasing is spot on. &mdash 04/28/08 - 11:24:50 PM
Thanks &mdash 04/30/08 - 07:37:07 PM
Another beauty &mdash 04/29/08 - 12:21:28 AM
Your posts always have such a soul to them regardless of title,picture or subject matter and even if not knowing this being a song for your wife is still so dripping with sweet emotion.A beautiful piece of work.
Daniel [ Reply to This ]
That's &mdash 05/01/08 - 06:24:05 AM
a really nice thing to say.I've always preferred "feel" music to technical music.If I am putting some of that across that's great! [ Reply to This ]
beautiful song &mdash 04/29/08 - 12:51:42 AM
Thanks &mdash 05/01/08 - 06:46:21 AM
Nice. &mdash 04/29/08 - 01:04:21 AM
Do I detect "Ode to Joy"? Very Randy my friend.
What a beautiful piece for an amazing person.
Glad to meet her.
Awe struck..
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Randy &mdash 05/01/08 - 08:34:33 AM
I've probably taught "Dee" a few hundred times. Maybe some of it rubbed off.Randy is probably me favorite metal player.Everything he did had tremendous soul.I think he was intrigued with all of the possibilities the guitar had to offer- not just power chords and flash solos.Speaking of soul- just checked out "Tears".That is some top notch playing.Phrasing like that can't be taught.You have to be born with it! [ Reply to This ]
Well Karen &mdash 04/29/08 - 04:32:56 AM
must be pleased with this dedication.... it's just beautiful and filled with tenderness and feeling, regards M [ Reply to This ]
Thanks a lot &mdash 05/01/08 - 10:22:38 PM
Carry on &mdash 04/29/08 - 05:29:52 AM
Man, I wish I were your wife! Uh... no, that didn't come out right... What I mean is, WHAT'S SHE GOT THAT I DON'T??? No, I just re-read that last sentence, and I'm pretty sure that didn't come out right either... Okay, last try: This is very beautiful, as I'm sure is your wife!
There! I feel a lot better now. As you were. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Clark &mdash 05/01/08 - 10:27:22 PM
Pan-diatonic &mdash 05/02/08 - 01:37:49 PM
Well, if "pan-diatonic" means "the ravings of a madman", then yes; absolutely!
;+) [ Reply to This ]
beautiful &mdash 04/29/08 - 06:29:01 AM
simply outstanding. A lovely tribute to your significant other. Mark, your recordings are always sooo clean and pure. Right up front and pro sounding.
also, after I d/l'd I noticed you didn't 'tag' the mp3 file. You'll want to do that so when this gem pops up on someone's player they'll look and say "ah yes" Ibstrat! [ Reply to This ]
Yes &mdash 05/01/08 - 10:29:16 PM
Dagnab it! &mdash 04/29/08 - 06:37:52 AM
I've got a 'Song For Karen' too! Now everyone's going to think I'm just jumping on the "Karen song" bandwagon, going with the latest trend...
Talk about a "bell-like tone", Mark...this is sonorous and chiming and gorgeous. Its overtones have overtones!
Great feeling to this...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
So &mdash 04/30/08 - 07:43:27 PM
if the overtones have overtones that means that the D chord I am playing is actually a Dmajor7(b7,b9,9,#9,11,#11,b13,13)chord. Cool! [ Reply to This ]
So perfectly played! &mdash 04/29/08 - 07:40:15 AM
Thanks &mdash 05/02/08 - 05:26:24 PM
I'm out of words... &mdash 04/29/08 - 08:01:30 AM
Such a beautiful piece is this and I guess that it's a great dedication to your wife. The picture really describes what I'm into... Full of feelings, love and peace. Another masterpiece from you... Thanks for sharing this...
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 05/02/08 - 08:20:58 PM
Master piece &mdash 04/29/08 - 08:19:56 AM
Simply beautiful your wife must feel happy what a blessing.
Thanks for sharing.. Kudos
Peace, Love & Respect
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Kenta [ Reply to This ]
Not &mdash 05/02/08 - 08:23:30 PM
sure if it qualifies as a masterpiece, but I'm really glad you liked it! [ Reply to This ]
Song for Karen &mdash 04/29/08 - 08:27:07 AM
Wow!! Superb and very heart felt this music feels sooo from the soul.
lovely fingerpicking. Soft Gentle Angelic
This is definately - Angel Music.
Thank you sooo much for sharing this fantastasic work of great art. Especially for the beautiful pictures that I see in my minds eye while listening to this absolutely outstanding stunningly beautiful
Musical Art Picture. Played by a true Master. I wonder if you played it while looking into her beautiful smiling eyes.?
Peace Love Respect
Dee . [ Reply to This ]
Actually &mdash 05/02/08 - 08:25:57 PM
she hasn't heard it yet!Her birthday is in a few days-I'm going to let her hear it then. [ Reply to This ]
Perfect! &mdash 04/29/08 - 09:16:00 AM
It's what I've come to expect of you.
Excellent playing and a wonderful tone.
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 05/02/08 - 08:27:56 PM
Cadillac Mountain... &mdash 04/29/08 - 10:00:50 AM
...is astounding at sunrise, driving down towards the clouds...we had a tiny car which we hid behind a boulder so we could camp on the top there one night...left at sunrise...I'll never forget that...
...another wonderful tune, Mark...gorgeous chord inversions and your touch/technique/expression is beyond words...
Best to you, maestro...
Bob [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 05/02/08 - 08:38:16 PM
Bob.Acadia is quite amazing.I really wrote the song very fast-not sure it is as great as everybody says.I'm glad you liked it. [ Reply to This ]
Plucking Them Heartstrings &mdash 04/29/08 - 10:04:48 AM
Tunes from the heart are always the best.
Case in point... this one. A loving touch comes through loud and clear. Lovely, dreamy stuff, Mark. ;)
--- Joe [ Reply to This ]
Hey &mdash 05/02/08 - 08:41:27 PM
you stole my idea of hugging a dog in your picture! Now everyone is going to think that you are as sensitive and caring as I am! [ Reply to This ]
Mark - you just &mdash 04/29/08 - 03:37:09 PM
make that guitar sing - beautifully. Lovely tone. Sublime composition.
Cheers
Len
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Thanks &mdash 05/03/08 - 03:48:18 PM
Beautiful &mdash 04/29/08 - 07:06:32 PM
Play if for her often - what an incredible gift. Your playing is gorgeous - thank you for sharing this very personal piece. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 05/03/08 - 06:24:11 PM
Simply lovely... &mdash 04/30/08 - 12:17:10 PM
The notes ring true as they drip from your skilled and nimble fingers friend.
Some tunes are so pretty they can make the eyes well with tears of gratitude. Thanks for the experience...
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 05/03/08 - 06:26:55 PM
beautiful... &mdash 04/30/08 - 02:38:12 PM
Mark... you're so patient with each measure as you carefully and deliberately distribute your heart for her across this 4 and a half minutes of wordless clarity...
your a pro [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 05/03/08 - 06:30:18 PM
Scott.I'm really happy that some people are listening to my music.I have huge respect for your talent. [ Reply to This ]
Such gentle passion &mdash 04/30/08 - 03:18:26 PM
This is beautiful Mark. What a lovely gift for your wife.
My wife asked me why I dont write something like this for her.
If only I could, if only sigh [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 05/04/08 - 10:17:55 AM
well well mark &mdash 04/30/08 - 04:05:58 PM
I'm &mdash 05/04/08 - 10:29:30 AM
Musical sincerity &mdash 04/30/08 - 07:16:13 PM
I'm all about writing songs for amazing wives! Guess I was foolish to think I was the only one who had one!
Outstanding playing and an absolutely beautiful song.
Question- Did you hike up Cadillac Mtn while you were there? [ Reply to This ]
Well &mdash 05/04/08 - 10:31:30 AM
Mark! &mdash 04/30/08 - 10:38:01 PM
I am going to have to assume that you are a very patient man. Because it really comes through on this really nice piece. well, actually on most of your tunes. very sweet! [ Reply to This ]
Well &mdash 05/04/08 - 10:37:00 AM
you have to be pretty patient to teach 60-70 guitar lessons per week.No, you're on the wrong string...NO YOU"RE ON THE WRONG FRET!..NO YOU'RE ON THE WRONG STRING AND FRET YOU #$%*&#! %^&*$#@! [ Reply to This ]
Rightfully... &mdash 04/30/08 - 11:29:15 PM
...there are an awful lot of wonderful comments here. Your playing is just so mellow and so beautiful. I thoroughly enjoyed this gentle song and the fact that you kept it simple and uncluttered. It is one of the very best guitar solos I've ever heard!
Peace.
Paul [ Reply to This ]
Wow &mdash 05/04/08 - 10:40:57 AM
that is an amazing compliment.I did kind of try to keep it simple.In fact I think the whole thing is completely diatonic.Thanks so much for the comment! [ Reply to This ]
( : &mdash 05/01/08 - 05:15:25 PM
What a Beautifl wife You must have This is..10s
ThankYou so great You put it here [ Reply to This ]
Thanks a lot &mdash 05/04/08 - 07:00:17 PM
Quiet and shining &mdash 05/01/08 - 09:49:38 PM
What beauty to hear, played with skill and deep feeling. A wondrous tribute!
Thanks for letting us know your wife a little better. I can tell she is very special.
Doug [ Reply to This ]
I always &mdash 05/04/08 - 07:01:57 PM
Beautiful &mdash 05/02/08 - 05:38:28 AM
This song evokes peace, serenity, and order, which most of us lack. It gives me a hint of what life could be like someday.
Expertly played and recorded. A treat.
I like the part where you go to the second chord in the theme (a IV chord?) while the melody plays the fifth degree of the scale, creating a ninth -- genuius! [ Reply to This ]
I'm &mdash 05/04/08 - 07:08:15 PM
pretty sure that I've never done anything that qualifies as genius(Don't know if you've ever seen the Looney tunes where Wile E. Coyote keeps saying "Wile E. Coyote, super genius"-that's genius.)But I greatly appreciate your comments! [ Reply to This ]
Hey Mark &mdash 05/02/08 - 10:43:52 AM
You are so talented. This is beautiful and such a nice dedication to your wife. I really enjoyed this alot. Thanks for sharing your heart with us. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Gail.I have to say that &mdash 05/04/08 - 07:13:51 PM
. &mdash 05/03/08 - 02:58:54 AM
Thanks &mdash 05/07/08 - 07:18:53 AM
Lovely.... lovely.... &mdash 05/03/08 - 02:53:16 PM
Impeccable playing as always, imaginative, lovely to behold, and it's even in waltz time. Just lovely.
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Thanks &mdash 05/07/08 - 07:21:47 AM
Blew me away &mdash 05/04/08 - 12:42:20 PM
Beautiful!
Awesome playing!
Last time I wrote a song for my wife she ran to the bathroom and cried....only because she felt the time I spent playing and recording the tripe I called a song could have been better served charging up billable hours at the firm and increasing our family`s personal wealth.
But this is not the case with your song. Reminds me of Metheny`s work on ECM.
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