Song for Karen by Ibstrat
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Song for my amazing wife.Photo is Acadia National Park which we visited last week.
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magnatone
oh wow - this is beautiful! What a lovely love gift for your wife! Amazing guitar playing as usual, so from the heart. Thanks
Ibstrat
so much for your support.Glad you liked it.
futzpucker
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.
Ibstrat
Your positive comments always put me in a good mood.
sloparts
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
Ibstrat
words of advice.Thanks for checking out my song.
Feter
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 !!
Ibstrat
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.
Tiny_Man_Inside
timing and touch are just so perfect.
Ibstrat
glad you enjoyed it.
Godchaser
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
Ibstrat
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!
rsorensen
she must feel pretty honored. this is very well done.
Ibstrat
Your latest song blew me away.
Do I detect "Ode to Joy"? Very Randy my friend.
What a beautiful piece for an amazing person.
Glad to meet her.
Awe struck..
Ibstrat
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!
Moviz
must be pleased with this dedication.... it's just beautiful and filled with tenderness and feeling, regards M
Ibstrat
Moviz.Glad you enjoyed it.
composerclark
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.
Ibstrat
Is this an example of pan-diatonic writing?
composerclark
Well, if "pan-diatonic" means "the ravings of a madman", then yes; absolutely!
;+)
ktb
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!
Ibstrat
I keep forgetting to do that.Thanks for reminding me!
Ed Hannifin
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
Ibstrat
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!
MarkHolbrook
So relaxing and beautiful! Wow... Thanks LB!!!
Ibstrat
for checking out my song!
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
Ibstrat
so much Yeman!
Skean
Simply beautiful your wife must feel happy what a blessing.
Thanks for sharing.. Kudos
Peace, Love & Respect
---
Kenta
Ibstrat
sure if it qualifies as a masterpiece, but I'm really glad you liked it!
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 .
Ibstrat
she hasn't heard it yet!Her birthday is in a few days-I'm going to let her hear it then.
DWL
It's what I've come to expect of you.
Excellent playing and a wonderful tone.
Cheers
Dick
Ibstrat
Dick.Always great to hear from you.
guitapick
...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
Ibstrat
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.
J.A.Stewart
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
Ibstrat
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!
lengold
make that guitar sing - beautifully. Lovely tone. Sublime composition.
Cheers
Len
Ibstrat
Lengold.Your comments are much appreciated.
kassia
Play if for her often - what an incredible gift. Your playing is gorgeous - thank you for sharing this very personal piece.
Ibstrat
very much.Glad you liked it!
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!
Ibstrat
for checking out my song.I love your music.
Scott Carmichael
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
Ibstrat
Scott.I'm really happy that some people are listening to my music.I have huge respect for your talent.
Robert Rayner
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
Ibstrat
for the comment-much appreciated!
davisamerica
is a beauty ... downloaded and thanks for that!
Ibstrat
just glad to have somebody listening to my music.Thanks!
aclarke
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?
Ibstrat
we drove up which is probably cheating!
Vic Holman
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!
Ibstrat
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 #$%*&#! %^&*$#@!
paul f. page
...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
Ibstrat
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!
saymme
What a Beautifl wife You must have This is..10s
ThankYou so great You put it here
Ibstrat
for checking out my song!
Doug Somers
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
Ibstrat
appreciate your comments.Thanks very much!
John Stebbe
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!
Ibstrat
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!
gail60
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.
Ibstrat
your music was a big influence on this- esp. "Beautiful Morning"
Just perfect.
Ibstrat
very much for the comment.
VicDiesel
Impeccable playing as always, imaginative, lovely to behold, and it's even in waltz time. Just lovely.
Ibstrat
very much, and thanks for the "Dirt Roads" download!
Norman Goodman
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.
Did I say great playing!!!!
Hope you wife loved it I sure did!
Ibstrat
very much.You are an incredible guitarist with first rate recording skills-I really enjoy your music!
dajama
piece of music. Lovely melody, emotional and warm, and, of ourse, terrific playing. I love the resonant, rich sound you get, and the impeccable touch always floors me. Excellent track. Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing it with us. Peace.
Ibstrat
very much.I just discovered(a little late) "Turn Away Slowly".What a great song-Ed sounds terrific!
this oozes love and joy. nuff said.
played by a master. it is an honor every time i listen to your songs. thank you for posting, and thenks for your support of my vastly different musical stylings.
Allen Dean
Ibstrat
my tastes are pretty eclectic- talent as big as yours is impossible to ignore!I appreciate your listening to my stuff.
AEROjet
I think this is just wonderful. You have a great sense of phrasing, and your tone is washed out with reverb. Instantly I'm calm. I almost want to hear this against a backdrop of dragonflies in a grassy field. It's very "nature-esque."
Ibstrat
putting dragonflies on it is a good idea.I would if I knew how to do it!I checked out some of your jazz stuff-you are really talented.Hope you like Berklee- don't take the mega-chops players too seriously.
HenriROGERsoloandbands
the right signs . Wonderfull .
Ibstrat
to see you back.Thanks!
jiguma
Mark, another gem from you. Lovely playing, all warm and heartfelt. Much better recordings of late. Would love to be able to do this.
Neil
Ibstrat
Neil.Your new song sounds great!
bud
and I bet you feel you are too. It's our 23rd wedding anniversary today - Lisa and I - and this is a beautiful piece to contemplate the years with. Thanks.
Ibstrat
really enjoying your music.You know how to rock!
ziti
as pretty as guitar can get....deeply touching, and masterfully played.
awesome awesome awesome
deepest of bows, master
z
Ibstrat
I was just joking about being called master.Maybe if I live to be 120 or so I can be called a true master.
thoddi
Oh my, what beauty pours out of your guitar. You have such a warm and soulful way of moving your fingers across those frets.
Your wife must adore this... you express your love for her so well in this piece.
Absolute fan here!
Ibstrat
I really like your music.
Bob Rodgers
beautiful, lovely warm sound and played with so much feeling, I enjoyed this very much! Thanks!
Ibstrat
appreciate your listening. Thanks!
Firesign
but now my wife Karen has asked me why I have done such a beautiful song for her!
Ibstrat
seem to be quite a few Karens around!
Char
Your language of love is music from your heart that is as natural and soothing as the tide. You are very skilled and the piece is effortless. Thanks for sharing.
Ibstrat
really glad you enjoyed it!
12parsecs
dood, WOW back at you. sorry i haven't checked this song out until now. very sweet, pretty chords. almost meloncholy, but hopeful. (yes, chords convey emotions... at least to me.) you write with a lot of nice, slightly dissonant 9ths and 7ths... right up my alley. nice tone, verb and delay too. very well done. ha, nice to the last chord. i might have even left out the root of the last chord and ended on the 9th-ish chord you had there. but then i like to torture people like that. ('no closure for you! haha!')
Boundless
For a delightful piece. I was soloing over it just now - couldn't resist.
Really lovely. Tender. Peaceful.
Thanks for a dear moment.
Boundless
I've got my first download now.