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Electric Lute Land(EKNM) by Ibstrat [Email]
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3 pieces from the 1500's. Alman(No relation to the Allman Brothers)by lutenist Robert Johnson (No relation to bluesman Robert Johnson), Pavan by William Byrd, and another Alman by Johnson.Slight timing error in one of them when I swatted a mosquito on my leg.Played on solo electric due to continued hypersensitivity in my left hand.(Can't play acoustic)
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Beautiful melody &mdash 07/12/08 - 12:24:18 AM
Such a sweet sound and as is always the case you're touch is wonderful.I could listen to this many times over....beautiful piece.

Daniel

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I'm &mdash 07/14/08 - 09:33:24 AM
glad you enjoyed it- thanks very much.

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Lovely &mdash 07/12/08 - 12:37:26 AM
I am familiar with the first two pieces. They sound pretty good on electric. Nice playing. Much enjoyed.

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I'd &mdash 07/14/08 - 09:38:23 AM
certainly prefer to use a nylon string, but I have to go with what I got!

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Electric Lute Land &mdash 07/12/08 - 12:39:11 AM
Oustanding my friend ..by all mean I was thinkin
you ll charmed us with such gem ..what a magical
piece ..the elect Lute speaks so elegant with alot
of deep tones here ..thank you Sir !! ..these were
more than any one can put on words to praise ..
thnx alot for sharin !!!

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Thanks Feter &mdash 07/14/08 - 09:41:43 AM
This is a great idea(the challenge)I appreciate your comments!

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If the &mdash 07/12/08 - 04:47:19 AM
Lute had been electrified in those days, I'm sure they would have used it more often after hearing this. This sounds fantastic, three lovely pieces perfectly played. Sorry about the hand and hope it recovers soon, cheers M

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Thanks Moviz &mdash 07/14/08 - 08:27:52 PM
I used to play music like this all the time before my hand got Weird.Glad you liked the electric version!

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This is &mdash 07/12/08 - 08:24:54 AM
fantastic Mark, just superb! I love the sound of the lute and your playing here is just amazing!
Three beautiful pieces and three gems here! I really enjoyed this!
Thanks!

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Thanks very much &mdash 07/14/08 - 08:30:23 PM
for the comment.

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Renaissance = Good Music &mdash 07/12/08 - 08:40:36 AM
Wow! This is cool. I've played these for years, so I'm thrilled to hear them here at MJ's, and they work really well on electric. I absolutely love renaissance music. It's a great source of music for guitarists, because it was a period when the lute was king, or at least close to the top of the instrument food chain, and so a lot of fantastic music was written for it, all of which transcribes well to guitar. The classical period, on the other hand, was what I call the Dark Ages for the guitar. But I digress...

I hope you do some more of these!

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I really &mdash 07/14/08 - 08:38:32 PM
miss playing this stuff on nylon string- John Dowland etc. is some of my favorite music in the world.I agree about the classical period and guitar.I love Sor's music but was never a big fan of Guiliani,Aguado or any of those guys.Thanks for not freaking out about the electric- Segovia would have chased me around the room and tried to kill me with his cane!

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First off &mdash 07/12/08 - 09:17:44 AM
this has the best title ever; you've outdone yourself, and can now safely be called the king of puns! Great playing, and very nice pieces, too. Not music I was familiar with prior to this, but very beautiful. I particularly like the second piece. Very nicely done. Peace.

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I'm &mdash 07/15/08 - 12:09:03 PM
running out of puns- I may need to think of some serious titles.Thanks for checking out my song!

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Stunning work. &mdash 07/12/08 - 09:32:51 AM
I'm familiar with all three of these pieces. Never heard them played on electric. They sound simply stunning - and I didn't catch the timing mishap! Hope your hand gets better!

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Thanks for &mdash 07/15/08 - 12:11:35 PM
checking it out.Hopefully someday I'll play on a real lute!

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Exquisite! &mdash 07/12/08 - 09:49:16 AM
Nuff said.

Fantastic Mark. I bow to your wondrous skill.

Cheers

Dick

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Thanks &mdash 07/18/08 - 01:58:55 PM
for your support.

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Fantastic &mdash 07/12/08 - 11:07:57 AM
playing Mark. They sound wonderful - and to be able to squat a mosquito at the same time is unbelievable.
Cheers
Len



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Maybe &mdash 07/18/08 - 09:53:40 PM
I have a gimmick here-I'll start playing then "release the mosquitos!

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Disappointed... &mdash 07/12/08 - 11:33:23 AM
...I was expecting some 16th century distortion and feedback. What's wrong with you?

;)

I used to play these. You really do them soooo well. I know it must be a bit of a disappointment for you, not being able to play acoustic, but please accept my sincerest applause for how you've been able to translate the genre(s) to your electric. It's not a distraction in any way. The lines are beautifully separated and articulated. The sound is genuine, sincere, and loving.

You're a hell of a player, Mark...and thanks for the download. I shall carry these gems with me.

The mosquito...ahhhhh...hope you got 'im....

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Actually &mdash 07/18/08 - 07:05:39 PM
I missed- but he didn't return until after I had finished the piece!

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Sometimes, &mdash 07/12/08 - 02:08:44 PM
...try as I might to come up with some in-joke or wisecrack, I have to just give it up and say: Heck with it. This is just flat out GREAT.

Reminds me very much of John Renbourn's Lady & The Unicorn and The Hermit albums...maybe a bit of Sir John A Lot Of and The Black Balloon...All of which are frequent listens and favorites. I credit the first with getting me through high school and a couple of the latter got me through grad school...

You manage to get a very suitable tone for lute compositions out of the Ibanez...

If you haven't yet check it out, I might suggest Richard Thompson's 1000 Years Of Popular Music, which includes his early music/Renaissance version of 'Oops, I Did It Again'...

I'm now awaiting your Renaissance version of 'Walk Don't Run'. And the madrigal version of 'Sweet Child O' Mine'...

Ed

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I'm &mdash 07/18/08 - 10:00:46 PM
a big fan of John Renbourne.His playing of early music sounds more authentic than most classical players who are sometimes more concerned with technical perfection than playing with feeling.I will start working on "Sweet Child" right away.

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Root toot for the Lute &mdash 07/12/08 - 02:15:50 PM
very nicely laid back pieces,good job.


Jarvoid

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Only &mdash 07/18/08 - 10:18:23 PM
problem is I can't make any loot with this music!

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Delicate &mdash 07/12/08 - 02:51:19 PM
Even on an electric, this still has the delicacy you would expect from the period instrument. As always your playing brings out the best in the music.

Thanks
Bill

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Thanks &mdash 07/18/08 - 10:20:50 PM
very much-glad you liked it.

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Gorgeous... &mdash 07/12/08 - 03:24:45 PM
Wow Mark, sorry to hear about the problem you're having with your left hand. I hope you heal up soon!

The playing throughout is simply lovely. It's nice to hear all three of these classics in one sitting for a change. Timeless stuff!

Be well friend!

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Thanks &mdash 07/18/08 - 11:21:01 PM
Michael- I appreciate your comments.

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The King will be very pleased by this. &mdash 07/12/08 - 04:40:55 PM
Excellent as always Mark, but I would have expected nothing less form you. The fact that these three pieces are all from the time frame where they would have been appropriate for the Kings court only makes them that much more enjoyable.

Thanks for posting these 3 beautifully done works Mark, Bravo Maestro

Ed

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Thanks &mdash 07/18/08 - 11:25:09 PM
Ed.I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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More Mead... More Wenches... &mdash 07/12/08 - 05:33:11 PM
for my musician friend here.

Lovely chill-out music, Mark. Your versatility is a delight.

Hmmm... thanks for the tip. I'm blaming all my flubs on mosquitoes from now on. ;)


--- Joe

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Mosquitoes &mdash 07/18/08 - 11:35:39 PM
were my idea.You can have horseflies.

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... &mdash 07/13/08 - 12:47:58 PM
Have you tried out the Taylor T5? I want one very badly. Plays like an electric, sounds excellent as an amplified acoustic. Might be good for your hand. Expensive of course, but I'm thinking of saving up for one.

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I've &mdash 07/18/08 - 11:39:35 PM
tried a bunch of guitars- electric and acoustic with no luck.Thanks for the suggestion!

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i've had this piece of loveliness.... &mdash 07/13/08 - 01:36:50 PM
open on my desktop waiting for me to tell you how much i like it - it sounds so ... erm... civilised - does that make sense? i'm off now to practice my deportment - thank you xox

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I'm &mdash 07/18/08 - 11:44:04 PM
not sure how civilized anything was in the 1500's,but I know what you mean.Thanks for the comment!

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... &mdash 07/13/08 - 02:17:40 PM
if ever there was a period sounding electric guitar tone, this is it. excellent sounding. is this a mic'd amp or something in gb? tasty reverb. perfectly played, imo. very good meter, great phrasing and dynamics. can't tell when the mosquito bit you.

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I'm &mdash 07/18/08 - 11:49:41 PM
using Line 6 Gearbox and a crappy old version of Ableton- no amp.Thanks for checking out my song!

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nice &mdash 07/14/08 - 07:18:36 AM
work

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Thanks &mdash 07/18/08 - 11:51:37 PM
a lot.

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Electric Lute &mdash 07/14/08 - 08:55:07 AM
I knew I'd love this before I even hit play - afterall, it's YOU! Your playing skill is hard to grok - this is just amazing to my ears. Did you learn these for the challenge, or are they in your bag of tricks anyway?

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A few &mdash 07/18/08 - 11:58:30 PM
years ago(before I messed up my hand) I was playing a lot of classical guitar.I kind of relearned these- I used to play them quite a bit.Glad you liked it!

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Mark &mdash 07/14/08 - 11:21:03 PM
Lovely playing as usual. I'd probably like to hear a little less reverb and a little less ringing in the RH channel. Typically wonderful playing - would love to hear you with a good recording setup.
Thanks for this, I enjoyed it.
Neil

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Thanks &mdash 07/19/08 - 01:19:56 AM
Neil, I'm probably not seeing any new equipment in the future.My daughter starts college in 2009,I might have that a little paid off by 2016 when my son goes into college.So I'm thinking maybe around 2026 or so.

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Sweet! &mdash 07/15/08 - 12:07:04 PM
Delicate and thoughtful. The tones are superb. Nice production. It feels as though it's being played in a vast hall in the presence of the king.

The title is awesome.

Doug

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Thanks &mdash 07/19/08 - 09:43:17 AM
for the comment.If you like this kind of stuff check out the music of John Dowland it's incredible.

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Mosquito &mdash 07/17/08 - 01:50:37 PM

This one knew what good music is :-)
I hope you'll get your left hand back to normal soon .
All the voicings are very clear and softly played .
Beautifull interpretation .


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Thanks &mdash 07/19/08 - 09:45:35 AM
Henri- not sure about the hand it seems to be permanent.

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musicians health &mdash 07/19/08 - 05:16:38 PM

It's terrible when the ability of playing music is reduced for us.
It gives more value to what you share here with us .
I suffer from my ears , I have to deal with it and it won't make me stop
playing music .
It's tronger than us .




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Really &mdash 07/18/08 - 10:53:56 PM
enjoyed this, so unique and beautifully played.

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Thanks &mdash 07/23/08 - 09:37:07 AM
very much-glad you enjoyed it.

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Electric Lute Land &mdash 07/24/08 - 12:09:25 PM
Oh my God, how beautiful! A noble performance, very skilful and full of atmosphere, makes my day :-)

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Thanks &mdash 07/29/08 - 11:56:39 PM
for checking it out- I really appreciate it.

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Oh... &mdash 07/29/08 - 11:27:05 PM
...how I love classical guitar. You play with such a sensitive touch. Each one of these tunes is beautifully performed. I very much like the "live" hall. It's probably not as authentic as a "real" venue, but the resonance you have created is really engaging and brings the music up very close and provides such warmth throughout your performance. Nice. Congratulations on a beautiful set. (Ah. The tuning is impeccable, too. What a pleasure.)
Peace.
Paul

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Good interpretation &mdash 08/01/08 - 09:16:08 PM
You adapt your style well to these pieces. I guess an electric guitar is actually more like a lute than the acoustic guitar is: your playing here is a lot more subtle than a classical guitarist would have approached it. Very lutelike.

Some interesting comments on this track. You're right that Segovia didn't like electric guitars. I read an interview with Chet Atkins where he tells about meeting the master, who was just going on a rant about electric instrument. Chet wisely didn't mention that he in fact played electric.

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I'm stunned... &mdash 10/30/08 - 01:03:13 AM
This is truly delightful... and I really like the effect it produces on the electric. I'm really enjoying your music and your talent!

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