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El Jinete Solitario by guitapick [Email]
Genre: Classical

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Last Played: Nov 13, 2008 - 01:04:28 PM
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Uploaded: Sep 01, 2008 - 01:34:36 PM
Last Updated: Sep 02, 2008 - 05:00:29 PM
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Description:
Well...

...I originally set this tune up as a "challenge" to guess the story line behind it...and I truly appreciate the feedback...(Guy had a very nice story line)...

However: I've decided that the "challenge" might be taking away from the simple enjoyment of listening to the piece. Sooooo:

"El Jinete Solitario" (The Solitary Horseman) is the short story of a Mexican cowboy, traveling on his horse in the light of a full moon. He carries an arrangement of flowers with him as his horse steadily navigates the desert trail.

Looking up to the moon, his thoughts go back to "the incident", hours before, when he brought the beautiful bouquet to his love; the daughter of a rich landowner. With great pain and humiliation, he remembers the landowner, standing at the door with two very large men at his side, scornfully ordering him to leave the town or suffer "the consequences"...

As the memory recedes, he sees a campfire ahead. Looking sadly at the flowers, he drops them on the now cool, but still dry earth, and allows his four legged friend to lead him to the invitation of warmth and a much needed midnight supper...



© Bob Prince - 2008

Hardware:
Fernandez Classical Guitar
RODE NT3 Condenser Mic
Firewire 410 Interface

Software:
GB4
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El Jinete Solitario &mdash 09/01/08 - 01:48:17 PM
A twin gatehred in this life sencing their faith
to be togther on a such desert and rocky earth !
he lean intoi her shoulder from the long time
suffering while she approach her kindess by puttng
her palm upon his hair caressing what left from
his history ...it was ironic they werent togther
but the moon gathered them on such delicate shadows
all round ...he sings her (I know what these eyes
can sing ..it sing love love love )

my friend you are so precious ..the pickin just
incredible ..the tone so pure ..you are so good
with that ..the theme writing just so thoughtful
and deep ..a true master piece my friend ..thnx
for all ... !!!!!

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~ &mdash 09/02/08 - 03:14:16 PM
Beautiful story, Feter....thanks so much...

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something to do with a windmill &mdash 09/01/08 - 02:15:51 PM
is that close?

lovely piece Bob. extremely well recorded and played. excellent!

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~ &mdash 09/02/08 - 03:14:55 PM
Ahhhhh...Mr. Quixote, is it?

Well...it IS a romance...

Thanks, Vic

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Donkey Ho Tay? &mdash 09/01/08 - 03:45:09 PM
Sounds very quixotic; can't imagine what it's about though... ;-)

Well it's a treat to hear you play your classical or spanish guitar; nice job here! Do you have more pieces in mind for this series? I think it would be cool to make a suite out of it.

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A suite... &mdash 09/02/08 - 03:16:22 PM
...yes...that would be very nice. I have another tune, similar to it, which I've considered as a piece of the puzzle...

Thanks, Clark. Hope all's well with you...

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I hear &mdash 09/01/08 - 03:53:00 PM
Don Quixote, as played by Charlie Chaplin. Well, David, you asked. heeheehee Your playing is exquisite, by the way. :-)

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` &mdash 09/02/08 - 03:16:51 PM
:)



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Very nice piece Bob &mdash 09/01/08 - 04:34:44 PM
What comes into my mind after looking at the picture and listening to the music, is and old Clint Eastwood movie, "Pale Rider". I have no idea if that's even close, but it's where you took me with the clues.

excellent playing my friend, Kudos on the music and the sound quality. The mix is pristine and crystal clear.

Very Nice Indeed.

Be well and be cool,

Ed

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You know... &mdash 09/01/08 - 06:46:11 PM
...my two favorite westerns of all time are "Pale Rider" and "Unforgiven". Both with and involving Mr. Eastwood...

Thanks for the listen, Ed...muy mucho...

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Ok..... &mdash 09/01/08 - 06:12:11 PM
Wonderful song btw... I see a lone rider moving slowly after a long hot days ride. He catches sight of a camp, and is mindful as to whether they might be friend or foe. As he approaches, he is apprehensive, but curious at the same time. Ultimately, he continues on his way, with a twinge of sadness. Choosing solitude over companionship, as he has done most all of his life. In his mind, the safest choice.
Beautiful piece and a stellar performance.
Peace
Guy

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Damn, man... &mdash 09/01/08 - 06:42:20 PM
...you're good...

...it's not right on it...but a wonderful line and close enough for jazz, as they say...sweet storyline....

Thanks...

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Gosh &mdash 09/01/08 - 06:15:50 PM
this is a great piece and great playing.I'm not sure about the story line- it's in a minor key so... maybe an old man dies or is close to death. You have a terrific sense of harmony and melody.Beautiful!

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~ &mdash 09/02/08 - 03:17:29 PM
Thanks, Mark...always looking forward to your next...

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I would &mdash 09/01/08 - 06:55:36 PM
Rather not figure out the story but what I can say is this was played beautifully . You and ibstrat should get together. The only bummer is there is no download, no worries I can always listen here thanks!

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Mark... &mdash 09/02/08 - 05:29:43 PM
...is an excellent guitarist and musician. One 'o deez daze...

Thanks for the listen, hombre...

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Love the music Bob... &mdash 09/01/08 - 09:13:20 PM
and your playing as usual is soulful.
As for the story, I'm working on the screenplay. Should have it done in couple of years. Hope you can wait.



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I am... &mdash 09/02/08 - 03:20:15 PM
...a very, very patient man...

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What a lovely bit of playing Bob &mdash 09/02/08 - 01:05:03 AM
I would never have come close to that story I'm afraid :)

You get very nice tones out of the Fernandez - the Rode NT3 is such a great mic for recording guitar, and you've done both the guitar and the mix justice in this excellent tune.

Neil

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~ &mdash 09/02/08 - 03:22:06 PM
The comments I got just underscored how varied our interpretations of art can be. I'm going to start making up story lines when I play out:
"I wrote this while riding an elephant down Broadway and 42nd Street in downtown Manhattan..."

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Wow ... &mdash 09/02/08 - 05:20:53 AM
Beautifully played, and the ending is immaculate.

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Thanks... &mdash 09/02/08 - 03:30:31 PM
...I spent quite a bit of time deciding on how to play the ending. Very happy you mentioned that, Rebsie...

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El Jinete Solitario &mdash 09/02/08 - 06:03:01 AM
Beautiful playing as always and great story. That's a nice picture too. It makes me want to see the movie version of this story. Excellent composition and production!

chip

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I lived... &mdash 09/02/08 - 05:05:02 PM
...in southern Arizona for 5 or 6 years. The desert is a beautiful, powerful landscape. The nights were amazing...

I know exactly how I'd like the animation to look for this piece. Hopefully it'll git done, someday...

Thanks, Chip

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beautiful &mdash 09/02/08 - 01:03:09 PM
this is so pretty and just perfect for a soundtrack. this would be the main theme and I imagine that there would be maybe 4 versions of it: this one, a symphonic version, a short harmonica version and one that would have sort of a New Orleans funeral brass band sort of sound. great playing, recording and melody lines. i'm jealous.

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~ &mdash 09/02/08 - 05:08:00 PM
It does really sound nice on harmonica, Michael. I've thought of extending the tune, alternating strummed guitar/harmonica and this solo picking.

And I really like your idea of using the theme throughout a soundtrack...

Tanks, man...

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Harmony &mdash 09/02/08 - 01:55:13 PM
Wonderfull playing and harmonies .

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~ &mdash 09/02/08 - 05:40:25 PM
Merci beaucoup, maestro

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delicate &mdash 09/02/08 - 04:00:25 PM
Delicate and delicious.

So pleasing and so teasing, felt like it was part of a bigger work, for I wanted more....more...more.

Beautifully rendered scene given to us in your intro and in your presentation.

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~ &mdash 09/03/08 - 05:09:17 AM
Thanks, Damien...

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I can't stop... &mdash 09/03/08 - 11:00:54 AM
listening to this song!
Lovely playing on that Classical guitar.
Sounds amazing!

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Thanks... &mdash 09/03/08 - 09:09:54 PM
...it reminds me, very much, of the desert...a truly magical place...

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Delightful &mdash 09/05/08 - 08:55:35 AM
The sadness and melancholy of your story comes through, but I sense a note of hope somewhere too.

A very charming little waltz. Great stuff.



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"Hope"... &mdash 09/05/08 - 01:05:24 PM
...warmth and a midnight supper...life goes on...you know the desert...sweet picture in the artwork; yes...?

Thanks, Vic...

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man....you sneak these things in &mdash 09/05/08 - 12:42:13 PM
this has been posted and i didnt see....

you are a brilliant guitarist bob...and this is a great track and recording.


sweet music, downloaded and faved....just GREAT!!!!

humbled severely

z



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its too short &mdash 09/05/08 - 12:43:20 PM
not in the biblical sense....but timewise...it could go one for an hour or so


work on that

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and if &mdash 09/05/08 - 12:45:23 PM
i cant download, do the right thing and iChat me the mp3

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~ &mdash 09/05/08 - 12:58:06 PM
k...

Tanks, z

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Caught your promote. &mdash 09/05/08 - 03:07:52 PM
So very happy I did. Perfectly, masterfully played.
Thank you.

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Thanks, Char... &mdash 09/05/08 - 10:48:18 PM
...it really means a lot to me that you liked the song...

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.. : ) &mdash 09/05/08 - 03:39:59 PM
had to put this on replay - so delicately played & with the story...its very touching can see it & feel it...tx So Lovely TX for sharing this gem :)
lena

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Hello Helena... &mdash 09/05/08 - 10:51:26 PM
...you know...I never really asked: is that a wild fox that you're feeding there...?

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yes &mdash 09/11/08 - 05:31:06 AM
it's a wild fox we were homoured with her visiting us a few days in a row , it's wayout on the countryside, woods & mountains 20years ago there was no road to this cottage ! It' to us The Best Place in the World - sacred : )

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Beautiful &mdash 09/05/08 - 07:20:25 PM
Great playing. The picture for the song fits the mood of this music perfectly.

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Thanks, man... &mdash 09/05/08 - 10:57:02 PM
...just keyed into your "alien rap"...way cool...

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I enjoyed this gp &mdash 09/06/08 - 08:52:19 PM
the story was a terrific read as well.
A real highlight to hear this, there is just really something to a nice warm feeling fingerpicking,classical guitar solo!
Lots of nice melody, kind a has a fiddler on the roof feel as well. But really does blend in very nicely with the description you gave. Again, I think a really terrific story you put in the descriptions!!

It adds a lot to the music, too bad not enough music doesn't have this type of intro into music.

WAy To GO

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I've been told... &mdash 09/07/08 - 08:19:59 AM
...by some that, when I play out, I explain the tunes too much. That I should let the listeners create their own images.

But almost all of my tunes have a story to them...and I like to relate them.

Thanks, Bill...happy you enjoyed this.

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Beautiful stuff &mdash 09/06/08 - 11:27:55 PM
Fantastic sounds and lovely playing as always. The guitar tone is sweet. You never disappoint. The melody is lovely, suffused with melancholy and, I think, acceptance. A terrific piece. Nicely done. Peace.

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Thanks, David... &mdash 09/08/08 - 09:44:36 AM
The ending of the piece, where it has a slow ritard, is where the horse stops, the man looks at and lets the flowers drop to the ground. Acceptance. Then he moves on, towards the camp ahead.

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just lovely &mdash 09/07/08 - 09:34:59 AM
and such a great sound. I'm singing along.

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"singing along" &mdash 09/08/08 - 12:05:33 PM
The ultimate musical compliment. Thanks, man...

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Dang... &mdash 09/07/08 - 11:10:07 AM
Bob, you are good! This is very nicely played. Great tone and fantastic touch on those strings. Kudos and a deep bow from a fan.

Jack

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Thanks, Jack... &mdash 09/08/08 - 02:58:30 PM
...I'm a hard workin' fella and I appreciate the kind words...

BobbyP

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El Jinete Solitario &mdash 09/10/08 - 10:55:21 AM
bob - you are just SO GOOD!

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Great technique &mdash 09/14/08 - 10:04:21 AM
I like the way the chords are plucked then cut off and then how it flows into a melodic break... Simply put, very enjoyable.

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Exqisite playing &mdash 09/17/08 - 10:04:13 PM
I'm gonna change my name to Bob2stringer after hearing what you do with 6. Very nice work/play. Can't embellish the storyline tonight, but I do think the music is beautiful.


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The Lone Ranger?... &mdash 09/27/08 - 12:38:20 AM
That is what it means in Spanish....
I love this beautiful melody.
It reminds me of my Spanish roots.
Masterfully played too.
A true classic.
I am impressed!

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The Lone Ranger? &mdash 09/27/08 - 07:47:00 AM
I asked a friend of mine who's fluent in Spanish how to say "The Solitary Horseman". He gave me "El Jinete Solitario".
Doth the man jest?
That would be a drag.
But I'm glad you liked the tune, Enrique. That means quite a bit to me. Thanks.

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a moony night &mdash 09/27/08 - 04:47:42 PM
a guitar is the only friend to talk to. the guitar always answers so sweetly. guitapick and the guitar understand each other very well. they are good friends. it is music of compassion. it touches the heart. such skillful playing. 0x0

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Gorgeous &mdash 10/12/08 - 01:25:46 PM
This is so beautiful... and I love that you've provided a story here. Pacing is so very fitting - almost reluctant. Gorgeous.

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