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| Ibstrat said 409 days ago (October 9th, 2008) | |
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Thanks I do sometimes play with a pick- there are just too many people that are way better than me at it so I prefer no pick.Besides I keep dropping them! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| composerclark said 409 days ago (October 8th, 2008) | |
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Well, well, well ... I listen to everything on the quicktime player; it's always louder. Don't know why that is, though. But this music is fantastic! A little funk, a little bossa, and as usual, your incredibly tasty playing. Interesting direction you take in the middle; completely unexpected but it fits perfectly. Kind of has elements of a Brouwer arpeggio study at times. Man, you really went to town here! Another mood change -- happy music! -- then back to the opening material, then back to some happy stuff for the coda. Superb! Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall
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| Ibstrat said 408 days ago (October 9th, 2008) | |
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I'm sure that I stole some chords from one of those Brouwer pieces.There is a fugue that he wrote that I used to play that is incredible- almost a rock n roll riff.Thanks for the comments! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| announcer said 409 days ago (October 8th, 2008) | |
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sounds fine here Level on your playback window was probably set too low. Check the little thingy on the right hand side. Love the changes here and the discordancy (is that a word?) You play chords I didn't know existed. Interesting choice of voice on the instrument here. Sounds a lot like it should be played on a nylon or gut string acoustic in places but the electric gives it a whole new and different dimension and that jazz twist that is very effective. Check out my latest song called It Was a Dark and Stormy Night
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| announcer said 409 days ago (October 9th, 2008) | |
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PS what is that picture? and is it meant to be phallic ... is that why the you chose the title of the song. Inquiring minds want to know.... :) Check out my latest song called It Was a Dark and Stormy Night
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| Ibstrat said 408 days ago (October 9th, 2008) | |
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Actually it's a photo from a college that my daughter is interested in.We were taking a tour and kid came running up to our tourguide and said "Dude, Phish is getting back together!!" I guess this song is my Phish tribute. Thanks for the comment. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| announcer said 407 days ago (October 11th, 2008) | |
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Quote of the year! "Dude ... Phish is getting back together". Your description of the event is a perfect description of what it is like to be young and how much fun it is to be so young as to be clueless about all the rest of the troubles in the world. Brought a smile to my face just trying to remember when I was that kid. Check out my latest song called It Was a Dark and Stormy Night
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| Feter said 409 days ago (October 8th, 2008) | |
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Dude! what a strikin chords for funky tune ...enjoyed the harmonise work here i ...very progressive in many parts show deepest art ..I just love it .thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )
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| Ibstrat said 407 days ago (October 11th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for the great comment Feter! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| bageltogo said 408 days ago (October 9th, 2008) | |
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could do well with this I can hear this as a great upbeat grove, perhaps some horns and upright bass in the background. definitely needs at least a kick and snare. very enjoyable. Check out my latest song called Mid-City Funk
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| Ibstrat said 407 days ago (October 11th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for the comment.I don't have access to drums but maybe eventually. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Moviz said 408 days ago (October 9th, 2008) | |
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You're another whose songs I can 'fave' without listening to Mark..... I love the variations in rhythm and melody in this and it's obvious that you need a certain amount of expertise to be able to play so competently on a complicated piece like this. This really is brilliant, regards M Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)
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| Ibstrat said 407 days ago (October 11th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Moviz- great to hear from you. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Relic67 said 408 days ago (October 9th, 2008) | |
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cool you certainly play the $%&$% out of that guitar. amazing - how much improvised?. the warm clean tone is very tasty as well. Check out my latest song called Novis Libris
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| Ibstrat said 405 days ago (October 12th, 2008) | |
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The whole middle part is improvising over a 2 chord vamp then a one chord vamp.Thanks for the comment. Much appreciated! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| RazorsKiss said 408 days ago (October 9th, 2008) | |
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even though i am going to write something, inside i am at a loss for words... my skills at guitar consist of listening to some hendirx, sabbath, megadeth, and then writing songs. i dont even know how to wrap my head around what the hell is going on here..... it is like watching Nasa launch something really big, filled with a couple tons of rocket fuel... something is going to explode! towards the end, when you go all crazy, around the 2:45 mark, i got chills. it was so crazy. it reminded me of jazz pianists who only use their keys as percussive instruments, and to me, this is so good, it deserves more than this site is worthy of..... damn, brother, you smoke the frets....i bet your strings are made of liquid cool. Check out my latest song called Heart of Hearts
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| Ibstrat said 405 days ago (October 12th, 2008) | |
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Well I think that Hendrix was one of the most talented people to ever touch a guitar.The version of "Red house" from "Hendrix in the West" is a masterpiece.The only important thing in guitar playing and music is emotion.You play with tons of it- plus you can technically pull off stuff that I can't touch.Funny you should mention Sabbath- listen to my song at about 1:33 and try singing the words to "War Pigs" (Politicians hide themselves away, they only started the war)it's a direct ripoff... I mean tribute! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| lengold said 408 days ago (October 10th, 2008) | |
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How could I ever say anything more apt than Allen above said: 'I bet your strings are made of liquid cool' sums it all up very nicely. This is fantastic. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut
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| Ibstrat said 405 days ago (October 12th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Lengold you are one of my favorite artists on this site! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| DWL said 408 days ago (October 10th, 2008) | |
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Hmmm.... Beautifully done, inventive and beyond my abilities. Nice one! Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called A Good Night's Sleep with Macferret, Sir Dennis Crowther and Pete Young
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| Ibstrat said 405 days ago (October 12th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for checking out my song. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Ed Hannifin said 407 days ago (October 10th, 2008) | |
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So this is 'messing around', is it? One of these days I want to hear you on stage with a bass player that can follow you wherever you go...and a drummer/percussionist who can do the same... Maybe you could do something like Ry Cooder's 'Meeting By The River'...Get a tabla player... I always enjoy hearing you play, Mark... Ed Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)
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| Ibstrat said 405 days ago (October 12th, 2008) | |
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I would love to jam with a tabla player Ed.Start taking tabla lessons- let's go! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| damiengh said 407 days ago (October 11th, 2008) | |
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yum Your Organic spew, makes for a nice brew. Your tone on this one reminded me a bit of Johnny A. I really loved how this number just seemed to flow effortlessly. It was as pleasant as walking into one of those big music stores, you know the kind; with all those guitars hanging on the wall & stacks of amps and keyboards all over the place; at some off hour in the morning or late afternoon, where in some far off corner, some old timer is checking out the action of a new guitar all by himself hidden behind some big ass amp, and playing something as sweet as this, and I was lucky enough to witness all by myself. Sweet! Check out my latest song called Tea and Scones
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| Ibstrat said 405 days ago (October 13th, 2008) | |
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Johnny A is a great player- thanks for the comparison! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| sloparts said 406 days ago (October 11th, 2008) | |
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I hear Funk and Bosa Nova and a few other styles in this Mark. Stretching those fingers out a little bit, and as always you make it sound so easy. Very cool track my friend, very cool indeed. Thanks for sharing this one. Be well and be cool my friend, Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something
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| Ibstrat said 404 days ago (October 13th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Ed #2, always appreciate your comments. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Rocha Malhada said 405 days ago (October 12th, 2008) | |
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and a cuica would go well with the shakers, too. Cool Bossa style. . - Harold Check out my latest song called Kanun Oud Rock (LIOLI9)
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| Ibstrat said 404 days ago (October 13th, 2008) | |
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thanks for your comment.Much appreciated! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| bug67 said 405 days ago (October 12th, 2008) | |
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Mark This was very nice to listen to. Very impressive. I think I may have heard your music before but, never left a comment for whatever reason. Probably just laziness. Did you record straight to the board or is your amp miked? Either way, nice tone, even if a little too mellow for my personal taste. You've definitely got the chops, my friend! Check out my latest song called Follow the Bouncing Bear With the Kazoo Blues in E (MJRF)
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| Ibstrat said 404 days ago (October 13th, 2008) | |
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I'm using a Line6 Toneport- no amp.I don't really know anything about recording.Glad you liked it! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| jiguma said 405 days ago (October 13th, 2008) | |
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Mark Your consistently high quality playing is always a joy to listen to. I shut my eyes and try to picture how your left hand is chording this - to no avail. This is just great! I've been critical of your recording quality in the past (in a nice way I hope!), but this seems to have overcome those problems - a clean and smooth piece. Love it! Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)
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| Ibstrat said 404 days ago (October 13th, 2008) | |
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Actually if you watched me play it- it's not as hard as it sounds.Strategically placed open strings can make some interesting sounds.Thanks for continuing to listen! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| davisamerica said 405 days ago (October 13th, 2008) | |
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Phish tribute ..lol mark this is sweet my friend. You get such amazing cool from those 6 strings..... a master at work .... and as always ... Very much enjoyed! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)
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| Ibstrat said 403 days ago (October 15th, 2008) | |
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Thanks very much for checking out my song. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Pete_NB said 405 days ago (October 13th, 2008) | |
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Tasty What a great combination of composition, improvisation and deep themes. It really is an interesting piece, forcing the listener to pay attention. And of course, the playing is top-notch as usual. Check out my latest song called First of Fall - Slide
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| Ibstrat said 403 days ago (October 15th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Pete I'm glad people find it interesting- I love playing guitar! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| kristyjo said 405 days ago (October 13th, 2008) | |
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No- I wouldn't put it in the funk category, really, but whatever you want to call it, it is really clean and well done, along with being smooth. I love your chord progressions, they just keep moving on in different directions, and then, surprise, you're back to your a theme just in time to go somewhere else. You get so much more out of six strings than I could ever hope to get. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus
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| Ibstrat said 403 days ago (October 15th, 2008) | |
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I really appreciate your comments.I put it under funk but it should be funk/jazz/bossa I guess. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| psexnyc said 404 days ago (October 13th, 2008) | |
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Dude.... I am in awe of your Funk! And, I do find this tune strangely FUNkey...and I stress the first 3 letters! Great Post! Check out my latest song called C'Mon Get Ready LIVE (MJRF)
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| Ibstrat said 403 days ago (October 15th, 2008) | |
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Thanks just checked out your latest song- great stuff! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Monkaton said 404 days ago (October 14th, 2008) | |
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Perhaps a bit of Chet? Well done, Mr. Ibstrat. Well done. The guitar tone sounds like Chet Atkins. Check out my latest song called Darkness of the Night
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| Ibstrat said 400 days ago (October 17th, 2008) | |
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I'm a big Chet fan thanks! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| five_extra_arms said 404 days ago (October 14th, 2008) | |
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Messing Around Wow, I enjoyed this immensely. When I mess around, I throw wacky synthesizers in. I'm glad you didn't make the same mistake. Beautiful sounds. For a moment, I thought Stan Getz was gonna start honking his horn. He would've loved you! Thanks for sharing. Check out my latest song called Michael Pool
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| Ibstrat said 403 days ago (October 15th, 2008) | |
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Feel free to dub in some wacky synths if you want- I haven't got any! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| ziti said 403 days ago (October 14th, 2008) | |
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man.... sweetness you play so friggen good it's not fair sheesh!!!! Check out my latest song called All Smokey
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| Ibstrat said 403 days ago (October 15th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Fran- still hoping to work out a jam at some point! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| said 402 days ago (October 15th, 2008) | |
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Alright... Nice plucky blues thang... Always a pleasure Mark. Now if we could just get you and Bill Furner (thetiler) to collab! Be well friend! |
| Ibstrat said 400 days ago (October 17th, 2008) | |
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I'd like to do something with Bill for sure at some point.Thanks for the comment! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| HenriROGERsoloandbands said 402 days ago (October 15th, 2008) | |
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Dude ! Love the chords , the playing and the sound . Check out my latest song called HyperKineziK 1/1
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| Ibstrat said 398 days ago (October 19th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Henri you are a huge inspiration. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| haribo said 402 days ago (October 16th, 2008) | |
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fantastic so moody so edgy Check out my latest song called Fragment
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| Ibstrat said 398 days ago (October 19th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for the comment! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| SJB said 398 days ago (October 19th, 2008) | |
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Very cool Maybe not what I'd call funk but you could call it anything you like because this is great picking! Very nice separation between high notes, chord voicings and bass notes. If Davy Graham had ever picked electrics I think it would have sounded like this. best wishes to you Steve Check out my latest song called Short tune
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| SJB said 398 days ago (October 19th, 2008) | |
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PS PS Is that a reflecting telescope or a large calibre weapon of some kind? Check out my latest song called Short tune
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| Ibstrat said 398 days ago (October 19th, 2008) | |
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It's actually a kalidescope.I love Davy Graham- one of the 1st sort of "advanced" fingerpicking songs that I learned was "Angie" (Paul Simon version) I play electric out of necessity- I injured my hand years ago and developed a weird hypersensitivity,playing acoustic is extremely painful.Thanks for the comment! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| chipan said 395 days ago (October 23rd, 2008) | |
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Messing I wish my messing around was this cool and coherent. This has a great mood and I could hear the shakers in my head. Very cool! peace, Chip Check out my latest song called Psalm 107
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| Ibstrat said 391 days ago (October 26th, 2008) | |
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Thanks very much.Glad you enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| LunaTrick said 388 days ago (October 30th, 2008) | |
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Fabulous playing... Great sense of timing... and a very nice composition! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
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| Bob6stringer said 235 days ago (March 31st, 2009) | |
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Brilliant Something wasn't sounding right, as if you messed-up your echoes, about halfway through. In fact it was iTunes playing the song, because I downloaded it after the first 30 seconds or so. I'm just way to excited to hear this song whenever I want! You make a guitar sing just brilliantly and I feel lucky to hear you do it. Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine
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| Bob6stringer said 235 days ago (March 31st, 2009) | |
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This is too strange... I just read about the Phish "tribute" connection here. This is creepily coincidental: In my comment above that "I'm just way to excited..." that was an edit. The original line was going to be about how I haven't been this xcited about a piece of music since... since... And the rest of the sentence was going to be Trey Anastasio's "The Horseshoe Curve," a 2007 release of screaming Afro-Cuban-tinged rock-jazz funk. But I thought that music was so far afield that I changed the sentence. And I can't even name two Phish songs! Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine
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| Ibstrat said 234 days ago (April 1st, 2009) | |
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I'll have to check out the Trey album.2 Phish songs "Stash", "You Enjoy Myself" Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Daugrin said 190 days ago (May 16th, 2009) | |
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Dude! The 2nd theme, or bridge chords, however you want to describe them, function so well and seem to flow so naturally and everything moving to the cascade section. I really dig your playing. Daugrin Check out my latest song called Daphne w/ Andy Wigzell
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| MarkHolbrook said 163 days ago (June 11th, 2009) | |
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Excellent I have so little to say to these pieces because there is nothing I can do but sit and listen. You play magnificently! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge
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guitapick
..I am here FIRST!!!
What a feeling of power and accomplishment.
Nice, clear voicings and chord choices, here, Mark. You separate the lines beautifully. I used to play in a band where they wanted me to do a lot of fingerpicking on electric. I never got it to the level you have, though.
Sweet "...messing around...", mister.