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Prelude and Jam by Ibstrat [Email]
Genre: Swing

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Last Played: Nov 11, 2008 - 06:37:21 AM
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Fans: 27
Uploaded: Aug 25, 2008 - 09:20:36 AM
Last Updated: Aug 25, 2008 - 09:41:27 PM
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Swing tune with little classical etude intro.Dedicated to my 10 year old son Brian.When he heard me practicing it he said "That sounds REALLY good Daddy,I like that part where you slap the guitar". Picture is Count Basie, one of my favorites.(Solo guitar)
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Another encounter &mdash 08/25/08 - 09:38:12 AM
....With the awesome tasty fingerwork of Mr. Mark.

You just keep sounding better and better. Time to get that album out there.



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Album &mdash 08/25/08 - 01:49:56 PM
reply in the wrong place!(See below Moviz)

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Tasty indeed! &mdash 08/25/08 - 10:15:09 AM
Well, you're just phenomenally musical, no question. You play your classical intro with beautiful expressiveness (I'd like to hear you play some Tarrega some time!), then move into the swing feel incredibly naturally, as thought the two styles were always meant to coexist. The way you play them, they do! Bravo!

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I used &mdash 08/25/08 - 10:14:30 PM
to LOVE playing Tarrega. He really knew how to write for the guitar. I'm a little mad at him though- it was his transcription of Malat's "Sereneta Espanola" that started my left hand on this weird nerve problem.I'm really flattered that you like my playing- I am a huge admirer of yours!

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Slap &mdash 08/25/08 - 10:21:41 AM

Brian is absolutly right .
Very good idea with the intro before the jazz comes in .
Bravo for the bass lines too .

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Thanks &mdash 08/27/08 - 07:16:00 AM
for checking out my song Henri- your support means a lot.

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HEP, CAT &mdash 08/25/08 - 11:58:56 AM
Had a Pro teacher who amazed me with stuff like that.

That Sixth finger you have is sure Handy, eh?
Total Blast.

Compliments and regards,
Cooper



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Actually &mdash 08/27/08 - 07:18:27 AM
I didn't want to let this out, but I'm using my nose to play the bass line.

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Wonderful &mdash 08/25/08 - 12:56:06 PM
playing as always Mark, but also the tone you get is all your own. I loved the classical part at the start and as has been said, the way you just move seamlessly into Jazz, Wonderful, regards M

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Thanks for the comment &mdash 08/27/08 - 06:17:42 PM
Moviz- much appreciated!

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Album &mdash 08/25/08 - 01:48:04 PM
Not sure if there is a market for solo jazz/blues/ragtime/country/bossa nova/new age/classical electric guitar... Thanks for the comments!

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Prelude and Jam &mdash 08/25/08 - 04:04:32 PM
Impessive as always ..these emotional moves from
mood to mood and the authnicity of the great swing
feel ..loved the tone of the guitar as well ..just
fabulous ..thnx alot for sharin such gem !!!!

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Always &mdash 08/27/08 - 06:19:11 PM
great to hear from you Feter!

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Beautiful and groovy &mdash 08/25/08 - 05:30:02 PM
Great combination of moods, and a lovely piece of music. Playing is great, and the guitar sounds sweet. This one had me moving! Nicely done; you never fail to impress. Lovely stuff. Peace.

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Thanks for &mdash 08/27/08 - 06:20:44 PM
checking out my song!

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It's alway great to hear a new one from you Mark. &mdash 08/25/08 - 08:37:08 PM
and this is no exception. Loved the prelude, but it took off hen you got into the jam.

Great sounding as always my friend, and very cool playing.

Thanks for sharing Mark.

Be well and be cool,

Ed

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Much &mdash 08/27/08 - 06:23:51 PM
appreciated Ed- it's great to have an audience!

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you &mdash 08/25/08 - 09:17:34 PM
you wrote this? damn. this is genius stuff, man! very nice dissonances everywhere. sure some of the bass lines are 'jazz standards' but all the directions this goes in and effortlessly resolves all the time is just awesome! seriously cool!

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Thanks &mdash 08/27/08 - 07:22:19 PM
I like messing with stuff like this- there are people who do stuff like this WAY better than I do (Martin Taylor,Joe Pass,Lenny Breau,Ted Greene,etc.)I don't think I'm quite at the genius level yet. Thanks for listening to my stuff- I'm in awe of your musicality and production skills!

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Mark, &mdash 08/26/08 - 03:00:47 AM
I've come to decide that its not your recordings but my ears that are a little dull (from an audio point of view of course, your playing is NEVER dull!) at times :)

This is really beautiful - not sure what else I can say. Lovely!

Neil

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Thanks &mdash 08/27/08 - 08:07:24 PM
for continuing to listen to my lo-fi stuff Neil. I always appreciate your comments!

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delicate, yet forceful &mdash 08/26/08 - 07:34:30 AM
There's such a light touch that the forceful movement of this swinging piece sneaks up on you almost unnoticed, but it's undeniably there. The coordination involved that it takes to play this is one thing, but it's really the style you put into it that impresses me. And I like the guitar slapping, too!

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Thanks &mdash 08/27/08 - 08:10:06 PM
very much Jim.I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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Hi Mark &mdash 08/26/08 - 08:03:00 AM
You're so good at playing the guitar always so clean.
This filled my ears with joy.. Love it.
Thanks for sharing it here to us all.

Take care
---
Kenta

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Ears &mdash 08/28/08 - 08:49:06 AM
Glad that your ears are happy- thanks!

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AGAIN! &mdash 08/26/08 - 12:27:45 PM
Virtuoso.
Perfectly understated Production Values.
Beyond, even, what I was prepared for (and that's High, already!).

Compliments and Best Regards,
Humbly,
Cooper

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stunning &mdash 08/26/08 - 12:48:09 PM
I couldn't even dream how to play like this...

Just pure fantastic, and you have such great timing and are able to make sweet music, although you're using a very advanced playing technique.

BRAVO:)

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Thanks &mdash 08/29/08 - 06:49:44 AM
a lot.I'm a big fan of your music.

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Classy &mdash 08/26/08 - 02:42:51 PM
Love your classy guitar playing. Thanks for sharing!

Bill

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Thanks for &mdash 08/29/08 - 06:51:37 AM
checking out my song!

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~ &mdash 08/27/08 - 06:29:11 AM
Wonderful meld of classical and swing, Mark.

First tune since returning from Vermont.

Couldn't have asked for more.

Bob

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Thanks for the comment &mdash 08/29/08 - 06:53:27 AM
Bob.Now get back to work!

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Really nice! &mdash 08/27/08 - 07:00:49 AM
Beautifully done.

Apart from the fact I just couldn't play like that I wouldn't be able to sustain it over a 3 minute piece :-)

Cheers

Dick

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Glad &mdash 08/29/08 - 06:56:18 AM
you liked it.I appreciate your comments!

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Great! &mdash 08/27/08 - 09:34:37 PM
I have a guitar jazzbox that could have good use of your fingers!
You play like I wish!
I hope for Brian to have a musical life. And that's a a good thing.
(pardon my Tarzan english!)

macoco.


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Thanks a lot &mdash 08/29/08 - 06:58:28 AM
for the comments- glad that you enjoyed it.

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2 in 1 &mdash 08/27/08 - 10:22:57 PM
Mark, excellent playing with out doubt. With that said, I was really impressed on how you blended the 2 styles into one, the transition came off smoothly.

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Thanks Vic &mdash 08/29/08 - 07:00:01 AM
for listening to my song.

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Wow &mdash 08/28/08 - 05:34:05 AM
This is an amazing piece of guitar work. I could listen to you play that all night.
Excellent.

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Thanks &mdash 08/29/08 - 07:02:03 AM
for the great comment- glad you liked it.

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I quit &mdash 08/29/08 - 06:32:14 PM
I'm sending you my guitars when I get your address!

sheesh

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Actually &mdash 08/30/08 - 03:58:46 PM
due to this continuing hyper-sensitivity in my left hand I can only play 1 guitar that doesn't hurt my hand, so having more would be kind of useless. Please don't quit cause I need to steal ideas from you!

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Hey Mark &mdash 08/30/08 - 04:48:44 PM
a little over a year ago my hand got so bad I was having a hard time playing at all.. now it seems to be almost normal... a slight occasional twinge is all.. I sincerely hope your hand comes all the way back...



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Swing out brother &mdash 09/01/08 - 10:38:38 AM
A very nice groove.

I think you should have left the slaps in....

(So what's the name of your next piece going to be? Prelude and toast?)



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Actually &mdash 09/02/08 - 10:27:03 AM
the slaps are there(the guitar not my son) mabe not loud enough.I was thinking maybe "gigue and gig" for my next piece.

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masterful &mdash 09/01/08 - 10:39:31 AM
A real treat thanks downloaded!

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Blue thumb &mdash 09/06/08 - 12:41:17 PM
Wow, it's just always great to hear you play for us. You have the guitarist's equivalent of the gardener's green thumb... a blue alternating thumb? In this case it's swingin.

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Sorry I'm so late to this Mark &mdash 09/10/08 - 01:26:18 PM
I am just awestruck by what you do. This is simply superb and a real treat to listen to.
Cheers
Len



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I'm not impressed.... &mdash 09/11/08 - 07:40:02 AM
...with your stories, Mark...

Enough lying to the fan-base. You do this with your MIND. Admit it. Do ya good...

Ed

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You &mdash 10/09/08 - 10:13:37 PM
are correct Ed.

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Exquisite &mdash 10/09/08 - 02:43:53 AM
I'd say this the most perfect guitar playing since Charlie Christian.

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Charlie &mdash 10/09/08 - 10:15:18 PM
is my idol- Thanks!

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