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| Ibstrat said 1826 days ago (May 22nd, 2008) | |
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Probably the 1st song that I ever figured out in this style was"Deep River Blues" by Doc.I think he only picks with 2 fingers on his right hand! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| thoddi said 1827 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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Move over Chet What pleasant mood and great playing you serve us. You play this style with confidence and deliver the music without the complexity of the technique getting in the way. Brilliant! Check out my latest song called And here comes Christmas Eve
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| Ibstrat said 1824 days ago (May 23rd, 2008) | |
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Glad you enjoyed it.I highly value your opinion! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| damiengh said 1827 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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Parlor is packed The parlor at the after hours is packed. Lots of action going on upstairs and serious card playin going on at tables downstairs. But ole' Mark, he's got the front hall parlor jammed up with all them pretty ladies in a daze, mesmerized by those fancy hypnotic fingers, moving along his ornately inlayed fretboard, laying down luscious lines between them fancy cityboy chords. Thanks for transporting us back to them Joplinisque ragtime days. Check out my latest song called Tea and Scones
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| Ibstrat said 1824 days ago (May 23rd, 2008) | |
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Only one problem-they didn't make Ibanez Strats back then!Actually that is exactly the atmosphere I was going for,Thanks for the cool comment. Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| lengold said 1827 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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Thanks for letting us all hear your amazing talent Mark. Yes, I've decided amazing is the correct word. Another Master piece. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L
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| Ibstrat said 1824 days ago (May 23rd, 2008) | |
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Thanks for the comment Lengold- not really a masterpiece(probably doesn't stand up to Mozart's Jupiter symphony)but I'm really glad you liked it! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| Ibstrat said 1824 days ago (May 23rd, 2008) | |
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Thanks Yeman your support means a lot! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| sloparts said 1826 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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This is the Master at work Love the overall sound quality Mark, and the playing is at it usual outstanding level. And I have to agree with lengold, your playing is amazing. Kudos my friend. Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues
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| Ibstrat said 1824 days ago (May 23rd, 2008) | |
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Thanks Ed not sure about "amazing" take a look at Danny Gatton playing on youtube-that's amazing! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| Skean said 1826 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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You're amazing This is a master piece I agree with Clark I could listen on this all day. The man who let it sounds easy that is you... Love it. Take care --- Kenta Check out my latest song called No Fun Anymore (Macjams is dead)
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| Ibstrat said 1824 days ago (May 23rd, 2008) | |
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Thanks so much.I'm glad you enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| Feter said 1826 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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Rollin' Rev.Gary Davis school with all the authnetic and why not its our guitar wizard master Ibstrat this is just awesome .. thnx alot for sharin such gem !!! Check out my latest song called Roll with it
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| Ibstrat said 1824 days ago (May 23rd, 2008) | |
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Rev. Gary was incredible.One of my favorites.Thanks Feter! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| peacepiano said 1826 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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Always Always a treat to hear you play!! Thanks Bill Check out my latest song called Sex tet
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| Ibstrat said 1824 days ago (May 23rd, 2008) | |
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Thanks for checking out my song Bill! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| magnatone said 1826 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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Rollin' Amazing talent is right! It is always so wonderful to hear a new post of yours - thanks! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version
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| Ibstrat said 1824 days ago (May 23rd, 2008) | |
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I really appreciate your comments.Thanks! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| B. Flat said 1826 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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You're just genetically incapable of hitting any wrong notes! Dang! Another Stand-out piece and a very happy one at that! Check out my latest song called Dreaming (Woodstock 2012)
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| Ibstrat said 1824 days ago (May 23rd, 2008) | |
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Ha Ha you should hear some of the other takes of this I did ! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| Ibstrat said 1823 days ago (May 24th, 2008) | |
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It's nice to find open-minded people here.A lot of people that specialize in a one type of music (esp. jazz,classical and metal)look down on other styles.I had a jazz- head teacher once make fun of me when he heard me play a Joplin Rag. I really enjoy what guys like you and Allen Dean are doing on this site.I can't touch that kind of playing!Keep it up. Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| Montgomery California said 1820 days ago (May 28th, 2008) | |
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true, but what most of those people do not realize, is without blues, jazz and dixieland, rock, and metal, never would exist. it is the evolution of music which should be appreciated, not just one form over another. beautiful piece of music, my friend... thank you for the post. Allen Check out my latest song called Montgomery California--Master
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| Ibstrat said 1819 days ago (May 28th, 2008) | |
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Absolutely true-There has been great music made for centuries.Unfortunately most kids only hear a tiny fraction of it because of peer pressure,or exposure to only video game songs and top 40 radio. Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| Moviz said 1826 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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That wonderful clarity is always evident in your songs Mark and I love this style of playing..... just rolls along as though the notes are rolling off your fingers without effort. I agree with Damiengh about the Joplin style/sound, excellent, cheers M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light
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| Ibstrat said 1823 days ago (May 24th, 2008) | |
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Thanks a lot Moviz.I'm glad you enjoyed it! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| announcer said 1826 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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Mr. Strat Good stuff ... as always. Nice job of recording too. I like what Thoddi said here about the style and confidence. So many people grab the instrument (guitar especially) with the idea of impressing people with the technique instead of using impeccable technique to impress us with the song. Check out my latest song called Try Harder
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| Ibstrat said 1823 days ago (May 24th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Announcer- I'm glad you liked the song.I kind of lost my appetite for show-off type playing a long time ago,but being a guitar player it's pretty hard to shake.Guitarists can be pretty competitive sometimes! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| Ed Hannifin said 1826 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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Reminds me... ...of Pete Kairo and Guy Van Duser...that whole 'stride guitar' thing... I've gotta say, Mark, you're one of the guys in this world who dived into technique, and got all the technical stuff down, and came out the other side with whole vast acreage of your wryly joking soul intact... What matter if some of us continue to yearn for your definitive metal statement? Always a pleasure.... Ed Check out my latest song called Uno/I Like The Way... (with Macaudion, SISTERS, ktb, and ziti)
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| Ibstrat said 1823 days ago (May 24th, 2008) | |
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Guy van Duser is quite an amazing player.I copied some of his stuff years ago- it's pretty complicated,don't think I could ever compete with that!By the way I think you should win an honorary award for most insightful comments! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| jiguma said 1826 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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:) Good to hear some real playing Mark - you have such a way with those 6 strings. Impressed in Oz - and your recordings are getting better and better each time. Cheers, Neil Check out my latest song called News Is Gonna Break
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| Ibstrat said 1823 days ago (May 25th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Neil- I actually feel a little weird getting recognition considering the dirt basic way I am recording compared to what a lot of other people are doing here.At least I think I (mostly) got rid of the buzz! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| MarkHolbrook said 1826 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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Awesome guitar sound No doubt you are one of the masters! Man I would kill to play g'tar even half as nice. Thanks so much for this! Check out my latest song called My 911
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| Ibstrat said 1823 days ago (May 25th, 2008) | |
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Don't think I'm a master by any stretch of the imagination,but thanks for the compliment! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| guitapick said 1826 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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Yep... ...Blind Blake would be looking for some lessons, I do believe... Another great submission...such a pleasure listening to your stuff, Mark. You playing out, lately? Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can
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| Ibstrat said 1823 days ago (May 25th, 2008) | |
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Well I did play an open mike with one of my students(9 yrs. old) about 6 months ago(We played "Head's Up" by Freddie King)but that's about it! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| Elevator_Funk said 1826 days ago (May 21st, 2008) | |
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yep darn good as always.... Check out my latest song called E2A
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| Ibstrat said 1822 days ago (May 25th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for the comment I appreciate it. Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| davisamerica said 1826 days ago (May 22nd, 2008) | |
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man.... this is laid back wonderful my friend ... i always look forward to new post from you ... really nicely done man Check out my latest song called 12
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| Ibstrat said 1821 days ago (May 26th, 2008) | |
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Thanks very much.I appreciate the input! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| stratcat said 1826 days ago (May 22nd, 2008) | |
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Superb nice and mellow. Great little melody. Recording quality is excellent. Check out my latest song called Telecasters A Go-Go
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| Ibstrat said 1821 days ago (May 26th, 2008) | |
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Thanks really enjoying your music. Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| thetiler said 1826 days ago (May 22nd, 2008) | |
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Enjoyed Chet Atkins thumbpick sound, plus the electric sound you get. Not sure if you used the thumbpick but it doesn't have that thump chet sound. I think it would be great if you list how you obtained this sound. It would be interesting to know! It sounds like you have a chorus added, not sure what type of guitar Enjoyed though. Way to Go! Check out my latest song called When Your Strange
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| Ibstrat said 1826 days ago (May 22nd, 2008) | |
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No Thumpick I actually never use one.I'm playing an old Ibanez Strat copy.I've had problems with my left hand for years(They think it's something called RSD)-this is the only guitar I can play that doesn't trigger a bizarre pain cycle.Even an almost identical guitar with the same strings doesn't work!Really strange.I'm dying to play acoustic but it's too painful.I'm recording thru a Line6 Gearbox with a little reverb.The pickup switch is in the in-between position which might make it sound a little chorusy.Glad you liked the song! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| Macaudion said 1826 days ago (May 22nd, 2008) | |
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Rolling, indeed... But still a bit of rocking, I keep focusing and listening to the bass line in this for some reason. Kind of a jolly little feller/gal, this tune is! In in event, there's a bit of light hearted playfulness going on here; I like that! Great Job, Mark! As always!!! Thanks! Macca ps - thanks for the freebie! Check out my latest song called Pavel
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| Ibstrat said 1821 days ago (May 26th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for checking it out-just a small tune for fun. Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| egobandit said 1825 days ago (May 22nd, 2008) | |
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greatness always a good listen thanks Check out my latest song called walkin out my door
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| Ibstrat said 1821 days ago (May 26th, 2008) | |
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Thanks a lot-I highly value your opinion! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| Vic Holman said 1825 days ago (May 22nd, 2008) | |
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it's a bit... hard to believe that the tone is a solidbody electric. It must be in the hands. Record quality is improve as well Mark. Superb! Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies
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| Ibstrat said 1821 days ago (May 26th, 2008) | |
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Well I only play 1 guitar-so I kind of mess around to try and get different sounds.Glad you liked it! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| WeAreNotPerfekt said 1825 days ago (May 23rd, 2008) | |
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Nice Very nice! Johannes Check out my latest song called Björnarna Flödar
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| Ibstrat said 1821 days ago (May 26th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Hopefully one of these days I'll post something acoustic. Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| Outtaorbit said 1824 days ago (May 23rd, 2008) | |
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ragtime blues this is east texas.... mississippi is over there. very nice Check out my latest song called Strange World
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| Ibstrat said 1821 days ago (May 26th, 2008) | |
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Never been to Mississippi or Texas but I like the music! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| said 1824 days ago (May 23rd, 2008) | |
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Rollin' This sounds really nice and your guitar sounds fantastic. with a really catchy melody. Thank you so much for sharing. |
| Ibstrat said 1820 days ago (May 28th, 2008) | |
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Thanks glad you enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| chipan said 1824 days ago (May 24th, 2008) | |
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Mark I enjoyed your playing as I always do. You are very talented and play so tastefully. Sorry to hear about the problems with your hand. I hope that heals someday soon. chip Check out my latest song called Psalm 107
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| Ibstrat said 1820 days ago (May 28th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for checking out my song.The thing with my hand is real weird-it seems to be permanent.Maybe I can find a doctor somewhere that can help but so far no luck! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| Scott Carmichael said 1823 days ago (May 24th, 2008) | |
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Sheesh Mark what do you charge an hour for lessons??? I love the vocabulary that you bring to each piece you play... you're something else pal... Check out my latest song called Dogwood
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| Ibstrat said 1819 days ago (May 28th, 2008) | |
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You know I read in your blog the thing about Steve Howe- the same thing happened to me- I was obsessed for awhile.I started reading in interviews how he was influenced by Julian Bream,Chet Atkins,Wes Montgomery, etc.Then I checked out those guy's influences.I'm kind of a Jack -of-all-trades master of none.I never settled on one thing! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| perceptualvortex said 1821 days ago (May 26th, 2008) | |
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Perfect for s lazy day. I've had a lot of lazy days recently, so I know of what I speak. Super playing. Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)
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| Ibstrat said 1819 days ago (May 28th, 2008) | |
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Thanks very much.I appreciate your comments. Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| Ibstrat said 1819 days ago (May 29th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Just checked out your latest post- great stuff! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| DWL said 1820 days ago (May 27th, 2008) | |
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Spot on! Nice playin :-) Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You
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| Ibstrat said 1819 days ago (May 29th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for checking it out Dick. Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| BossHook said 1820 days ago (May 27th, 2008) | |
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Wow the hardest thing to do is to pull of something so "easy back porch listenin'" when anyone who has strapped on a 6 string knows how hard it is to do. It's what made Chet Atkins so popular - not his skill, but his ability to make it translate to common listenin' folk. Check out my latest song called The Unraveling of Mary Alice Frances Parker Brown
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| Ibstrat said 1819 days ago (May 29th, 2008) | |
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Chet probably would not be popular today however- you need to fly over the crowd on a wire and smash your guitar like Garth Brooks! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| VicDiesel said 1820 days ago (May 27th, 2008) | |
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Impeccable as always Your playing is above all tasteful. Not a note out of place, and everything played with seemingly the utmost ease. A pleasure as always. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle
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| Ibstrat said 1819 days ago (May 29th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Vic.There are some things on there I'd like to fix but I still haven't figured out how to punch out mistakes! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| kassia said 1820 days ago (May 28th, 2008) | |
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sweet indeed defintely that "back porch" lazy day feel to this one. perfectly played and great sound. There's nothing I can say that hasn't been said already - another great tune from you. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Greensleeves
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| Ibstrat said 1819 days ago (May 29th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for the nice comment I appreciate it! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| dajama said 1817 days ago (May 30th, 2008) | |
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Great stuff Very cool, laid back vibe. There's a jauntiness to this that makes me smile. Great playing, and a lovely, lovely sound from your guitar. Very nicely done, my friend. Thanks as always for sharing your great musicianship. Kudos. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)
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| SJB said 1812 days ago (June 4th, 2008) | |
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Rollin Don't know how I missed this but I'm glad I caught up eventually. I find it realy hard to pick on electric guitars and I realy admire your skill in being able to get this sounding so clean. Nothing more to add - just excellent all round! Thanks Steve Check out my latest song called Harm(less)onics to Fade
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| jpfeiff said 1808 days ago (June 9th, 2008) | |
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Very nicely done Very nicely done--would love it acoustic as well. I dig the blues! Check out my latest song called The Fog
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| RyanHolbrook said 1476 days ago (May 7th, 2009) | |
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wow love this song! this song reminds me of wliss and gramit like walking down the sting store to clean the windows and I just like that song this is a really well put together song!! thanks for putting it up for us to hear.:-) Check out my latest song called sickness.
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| Ibstrat said 1475 days ago (May 7th, 2009) | |
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I' m a huge Wallace and Grommit fan- maybe the influence rubbed off.Thanks! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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composerclark
Very sweet and nicely played! I could listen to this all day. I'm hearing a bit of Doc Watson in there, I think. Very cool!