Back Porch Cat by Ibstrat
Genre: Blues (traditional)
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I've tried to recreate the sound of Jelly Roll Morton's cat sitting on the back porch playing electric guitar.Picture was drawn by my daughter.
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magnatone
OK well first of all, your daughter can really draw!! And then as usual, man can you ever play that guitar. This is just smooth as silk and a tremendously enjoyable listen. You always make it sound so easy - but i know it's not!
Ibstrat
I really appreciate your comment!
thoddi
Isn't this style of music called Ragtime? Reminded me of the film 'The Sting' with Paul Newman and Robert Redford.
Impressive playing, and an enjoyable piece of music. I thought your daughters drawing was a photograph before I read the description saying it's her drawing. Very impressive:)
Ibstrat
I'm no expert but I think ragtime should be played with totally straight 8th notes. This is more like a 20's type blues I think.At least I followed the 12-bar form.Thanks a lot for checking out my song.
lengold
runs in the family, lovely drawing.
Blissful guitar.
Cheers
Len
Ibstrat
Lengold for your comment.
Feter
O how I love these ol timy bluesy pickin ..wonderful on the strat though ..and
ye its much thrill heard it through your amp ..great job sir , enjoyed this best
you really one of ...thnx alot for the gem !!!
Ibstrat
There is plenty of great music from every time- wish I had time to listen to more.
guitapick
...quite an artist. Impressive...
...and YOU are quite the guitar man, Mark...
guitapick
...I love your use of dissonance. It's "choice"...great stuff, man...
Ibstrat
dissonances are unintentional!
MarkHolbrook
Just rocks my world Mark! Excellent!
The cat picture is simply amazing as well. Pass along kudos for me!
Ibstrat
cat picture ain't bad either!
Pete_NB
Just like ringin' a bell. A lot of those notes were perfection, hit just the way I wanted them hit.
Very enjoyable!
Ibstrat
notes is my speciality.Thanks.
Bob Rodgers
Everything you play sounds superb Mark and I always enjoy your guitar playing.
Also that's a superb drawing from your daughter, very talented, I thought it was a pic!
Bob
Ibstrat
very much for checking out my song.
richard13
Very, very nice.
One for each of you.
Cheers,
Richard
Ibstrat
appreciate your comment- thanks.
Rocha Malhada
Hot Tuna did 'Hot Jelly Roll Blues' - but it wasn't these... heh
always great to hear another one from you
. - Harold
Ibstrat
is a great player- I have definitely ripped off some of his riffs.
davisamerica
scadooo ! this is darn nice. Pass me something cold !
Ibstrat
you liked it.
Moviz
with the ease of your playing Mark as always..... just love that mellow tone. Just great. Excellent drawing too, cheers M
Ibstrat
a lot Moviz.
jiguma
Very cool sounding, well played stuff Mark. Some "laugh out loud" sections too. Wonderful skills!
Neil
Ibstrat
like humorous stuff in music thanks!
sloparts
Looks like you've got a lot of talent in that family of yours my friend. Between you guitar work and her artwork, we have to great artists on our hands.
Great track Mark and as usual your playing is flawless.
Ed
Ibstrat
neither one of us is making much money!
dajama
I love that picture! And the guitar playing's not too shabby either! Very cool. Lovely whimsical vibe, with a nice touch as ever. Love it, and thanks for the guitar-playing cat image! That's going to haunt me...Nicely done. Peace.
Ibstrat
heard some cats that can play incredible guitar.
PickQuickRecords
is fantastic, not to mention the guitar playing. hehe.
Really cool vibe on this. I hear the Django in ya.
Loved it.
Ibstrat
been listening to lots of Django lately- he's several 100 levels above me.
Relic67
Very, very impressive picking as usual. Like that strat sound.
It would be cool to see you doing that in a live setting... would definitely go down well with a beer or two.
Could you give us some details on your recording setup?
Ibstrat
an old (70's) Ibanez strat copy diectly into a Line6 Geabox interface. Software is Abelton Live4.Thanks for the comment.
Ed Hannifin
...people who AREN'T you do multitrack recording... Like, one track per line... It's sort of cheating to do multiple parts with just two hands...Not to mention the two halves of one brain...Remember: one idea per brain. Keeps things manageable...
Remarkable drawing from your staff graphic artist...
Ed
Ibstrat
multitrack recording?
kristyjo
Great sound - I could swear you have 8 fingers on each hand! I love the picture, and I love the image of a cat playing guitar!
Ibstrat
5- I wish I had 8!
DWL
I just sit back and ....... blimey, the boy can play :-)
And a fine picture as well.
Cheers
Dick
Ibstrat
very much Dick!
announcer
Actually we have dogs ... but we have a cat that sits on our back porch. Only until the dogs discover him.
Tasty ... Love the harmonies in the middle section.
Keep em comin'.
Love the pic too. she has some talent.
Ibstrat
I appreciate your listening.
estellie
from you and your daughter.
Thanks!
Ibstrat
very much!
damiengh
Of course, your just workin out them carpotunnel cat blues, and sounding as great as ever. This is some tuff stuff.
Between Macjams, working and commenting, how do you find the time to work on this challenging material???
Must be your love for the muse that gets you there eh? May your holidays be pain-free.
Relax those tendons grasshopper, so we can continue to enjoy your skills.
Ibstrat
have a great holiday!
blaky smith
Nice guitar playing and nice picture, a great lot of talent !
Love it. Nicely done. Thanks and Merry Christmas !
Marc
Ibstrat
Christmas to you also!
VicDiesel
Yep, that has a bit of the old stride piano feel. Cool chords in this one. I like the upbeat feel. And some really nifty chord work around the 2 minute mark. Not sure that I've heard that trick from you before.
TERRAPLANE
Fine guitar playing !!! Your a master of double-stops.. Thanks for the DL !
Char
unadorned perfection. Wonderful drawing. My cat looks just like that. You are very smooth and confident. Thanks.
Daugrin
Nice Chet feel again, maybe with da Joe Pass injections not withstanding you still have your own thing in here as well. I never hear slavish imitation in your playing-how rare a talent you are...
Daugrin