Guitars Visit Venezuela

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Another in the "Guitars" series! As they all did, it started by playing around with a chord sequence until a melody emerged. Two of the rhythm tracks are played on the Maton, with its new LR Baggs undersaddle pickup (which I'm loving). Another rhythm track and the lead is played on the Gibson Howard Roberts. Bass line added, and a few GB drum loops. Used the ProKeys iPad app for some organ over the last section.

Just having fun with guitars, really...

Hope you like it!

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Guitars Visit Venezuela

Intro
Am7 | G#7 | Gm7 | F#7 | x 2

Verse 1
Fmaj7 |Fmaj7 |Gm7 |C7 |
Fmaj7 |Fmaj7 |Gm7 |C7 |
Bbmaj7 |Am7 |Gm7 |F |
Bbmaj7 |Am7 |Gm7 |C7 |

Verse 2
Fmaj7 |Fmaj7 |Gm7 |C7 |
Fmaj7 |Fmaj7 |Gm7 |C7 |
Bbmaj7 |Am7 |Gm7 |F |
Bbmaj7 |Am7 |Gm7 C7 |F F7 |

Middle
Bbmaj7 |Am7 |Gm7 |Fmaj7 |
Bbmaj7 |Am7 |Gm7 |C7 |

Verse 3
Fmaj7 |Fmaj7 |Gm7 |C7 |
Gm7 |C7 |Fmaj7 |F7 |
Bbmaj7 |Am7 |Gm7 |F |
Gm7 |C7 |Fmaj7 |F |

Coda
Gm7 |C7 | F | F |
Gm7 |C7 | F | F |

Song Stats

Hits: 1047
Comments: 62
Fans: 20
Plays: 176
Downloads: 35
Votes: 2
Uploaded: Sep 25, 2011 - 05:47:30 PM
Last Updated: Sep 25, 2011 - 08:54:11 PM Last Played: May 18, 2013 - 11:59:54 AM

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Macbook Pro
Line 6 UX2

Software:

Garageband

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gadzooks

gadzooks said 602 days ago (September 25th, 2011)

Guitars Visit Venezuela
Phillip this is so nice and dreamy ... just want to find a tropical beach to spend my days. Smooth sounding guitar sounds ... my only nit pic would be to soften the volume of the first lead chord at 07 ... it jumped out at me a bit and it would help to bring the general lead volume at 00:13 on down also. Otherwise it's beautifully played and all the parts are well recorded. That touch of organ is a nice touch. Really enjoyed this very smooth and well performed jazzy tune.
SG

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Philip18	Philip18 said 602 days ago (September 25th, 2011)
	Thanks I appreciate the close listening, Stan. I think I might need to listen on few different pieces of equipment to get the levels right - I tend just to use headphones. I pushed that lead line up a bit because I thought it got lost a few times. Glad you liked the tune! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

gadzooks

gadzooks said 601 days ago (September 26th, 2011)

Back for another listen
I downloaded this and had another listen with my phones and it's a pretty good mix! I still think that first chord at 07 catches me but the rest is real nice. I just had to say I really love your playing on this piece and that guitar you do your lead on has an amazing tone.
Cheers Philip and I would like to remove the extra l I added to your name above but it's too late for an edit.
SG

Check out my latest song called A Fly

Philip18

Philip18 said 601 days ago (September 26th, 2011)

Thanks
Much appreciated that you took the time to listen again, Stan! You're right about that chord at 07 - that should be gentle and it's not. Re the guitar, it's not a versatile one (only one pickup) but it does have a sweet tone for jazz. You can hear the model played to perfection on the CD "The Real Howard Roberts" - HR was a genius, IMO.

Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

awigze	awigze said 602 days ago (September 25th, 2011)
	Thanks I am there. Have an umbrella drink? Great song! Check out my latest song called Dark Waters w/scofugate, ktb, Pickquickrecords, Ren-Tin-10

Philip18	Philip18 said 602 days ago (September 25th, 2011)
	Umbrella drink Enjoy that drink - and the tune! Thanks for listening. Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

Soundhound	Soundhound said 602 days ago (September 25th, 2011)
	Very Nice feel..... To this.... Been there a few times, back in the day love the food and the Ladies but most of all the music is out of this world.... These days not much has changed..... Nice chord patterns as well.... I play them all the time..... Thanks for the trip back..... Check out my latest song called Call To Arms...

Philip18	Philip18 said 602 days ago (September 25th, 2011)
	Thanks Never been to Venezuela myself, just picked a place in South America and a photo of a beach! Must get there one day. Yes, they're pretty relaxing sort of chords, fun to play over. THanks for listening! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

magnatone	magnatone said 602 days ago (September 25th, 2011)
	Guitars Visit Venezuele terrific work Philip - it's such a pleasure to listen to such a skillful musician! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

Philip18	Philip18 said 602 days ago (September 25th, 2011)
	Thanks Glad you liked it Karen - and coming from you I appreciate the comment about the skills! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 602 days ago (September 26th, 2011)
	A world tour? Hi Philip. Nice latin feel. Smooth lead work. Like the organ addition as well. I can't wait for the instalment entitled, "Guitars Invade Iceland". Talk soon. Peter. Check out my latest song called Autumn Falling

Philip18

Philip18 said 602 days ago (September 26th, 2011)

There's a thought
I do remember The Spotnicks having a hit in Australia with their version of Orange Blossom Special (I may still have the 45 rpm record). They were from Sweden, which might be about as close to Iceland as I can get the guitars to travel! Not sure where to next - maybe "Guitars take a Ride in the Country"?

Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

michaeljayklein

michaeljayklein said 602 days ago (September 26th, 2011)

Oh man....
This reminds me so much of when I was kid on the beach in Atlantic City and now and then the local musicians would sit on their blankets and chairs playing music like this. This was like someone just opened up the window and let that ocean breeze in...beautiful work here Stan--your guitar sings. I'm working on something just now and I'm finding out "for real" just how difficult it is to put things like this together (you do it extremely well). Thanks again! Michael

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Philip18	Philip18 said 602 days ago (September 26th, 2011)
	Thanks Always appreciate your support, Michael. I certainly was trying for that style that was so delightful when The Girl From Ipanema walked along our beaches! Thanks for listening and glad you liked it. Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

neilh79	neilh79 said 602 days ago (September 26th, 2011)
	Guitars visit Venezuela Really nice grove here Philip, awesome tone as always, well done Check out my latest song called Resurrection of Life Final Mix! (w/ Loob, Rok41, Symphony101, Gadzooks)

Philip18

Philip18 said 602 days ago (September 26th, 2011)

Thanks
Glad you liked it, Neil. I tried playing the lead line on the Maton, the Ibanez and the Gibson, and the last just seemed to suit this style of music. Of course, if you really want to hear the tone of that model guitar, listen to "Lady Wants To Know" on the CD "The Real Howard Roberts" - absolutely magnificent!

Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

Mosaica	Mosaica said 601 days ago (September 26th, 2011)
	Sunny... ...and tropical sound. Really like this, especially the galloping pick up at 1:57! Only nit-pick would be some preferred breaks in the metronomic triangle(?) beat. Nice organ cadence at the end. Check out my latest song called Stride La Vampa

Philip18

Philip18 said 601 days ago (September 26th, 2011)

Thanks
Glad you liked it, Rosalind. Re the triangle, the drum track is something I probably don't pay enough attention to. I just picked Garageband loops. I'm not good at writing a drum part, so I have to go for collabs with a real drummer or put up with the limitations of loops. Ah well... Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment.

Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

mrattue	mrattue said 601 days ago (September 26th, 2011)
	Wow, this is really brilliant! Absolutely enjoyed this the whole way through. i am so impressed how you put all this together. Everything fits so well, and the production is just right to my ear. Thank you so much for a that pleasant, sunny beach feeling. Cheers now marc Check out my latest song called Merrily Down The Stream

Philip18	Philip18 said 601 days ago (September 26th, 2011)
	Thanks Glad you liked it, Marc. It's just playing around with guitars, for the most part, but I do like to think it turned out OK in the end! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

alackbass	alackbass said 601 days ago (September 26th, 2011)
	Guitars Visit Venezuela This has a sweet Antonio Jobim vibe. Nice changes and your lead playing is particularly sweet. Very melodic with a fittingly warm tone. Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

Philip18	Philip18 said 601 days ago (September 26th, 2011)
	Thanks Glad you liked it, Andrew - your description is what I was aiming for, so I'm pleased it's coming across that way! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

bud	bud said 601 days ago (September 26th, 2011)
	What a nice relaxing tune Excellent tone from the Maton + Baggs. The keyboard touches are just right too. Check out my latest song called ditto

Philip18	Philip18 said 601 days ago (September 27th, 2011)
	Thanks I appreciate the comments, Kevin. It was meant to be relaxed, and I do like the new pickup. I've always thought the best tone is just to play the guitar acoustically and mike it, but this pickup does provide another sound that has its uses. It is excellent for live performance! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

Loob	Loob said 601 days ago (September 26th, 2011)
	Echoes of what others have said. Very relaxing. Well played! I enjoyed it much! Check out my latest song called Maybe You Will (new drums)/w Gadzooks, adf, Susan, Glenn, and Pete

Philip18	Philip18 said 601 days ago (September 27th, 2011)
	Thanks Would have been better if I'd got a drummer to work on it, Freddy :-) but these guitar pieces are just for practice as much as anything. Thanks for listening! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

dave_b	dave_b said 601 days ago (September 27th, 2011)
	Guitars Visit Venezuela Breezy, tropical goodness. Cool base progression and the electric is the icing on the cake. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

Philip18	Philip18 said 600 days ago (September 27th, 2011)
	Thanks "Breezy" is good, Dave! The chord progression certainly leaves plenty of room to play with. Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment. Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 600 days ago (September 27th, 2011)
	I like the fun... ... that you're having with guitars. Lovely sound that moves along nicely. You, sir, are good. Much enjoyed. Check out my latest song called Come With Me

Philip18	Philip18 said 600 days ago (September 27th, 2011)
	Thanks Much appreciated, Jack. Yes, I was having fun putting this together. Glad you liked it! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 600 days ago (September 27th, 2011)
	Sweet! Clean! Very nice, Philip. I don't know all the axes you mention in the intro notes but they all sound great, and all is well mixed. All that and iPad keys? LOL but nicely applied! Check out my latest song called Call Me (Turn to Me Reprise)

Philip18	Philip18 said 600 days ago (September 27th, 2011)
	Thanks Glad you liked the sound of the guitars, Bob. I know that playing things on an iPad isn't the height of musicianship, but I like the sound you can get from it sometimes! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

Llarion	Llarion said 600 days ago (September 27th, 2011)
	Nice little bossa! Love the clean and thoughtful soloing... If I were producing, I might have added a half-time samba kick drum patten under it just for grounding. Delightful little dance! Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

Philip18	Philip18 said 600 days ago (September 27th, 2011)
	Thanks I suspect if you were producing you would have done lot of things with the drums that I didn't do, Phil. Not an area of strength for me, unfortunately. Thanks for the comments on the soloing - much appreciated! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 600 days ago (September 28th, 2011)
	Soft sands beach jam Really nice South American / Caribbean beach jam. Evokes all the right feelings, especially as summer wanes on the east coast. Thanks for sharing this. Check out my latest song called Frozen Man (by James Taylor)

Philip18	Philip18 said 599 days ago (September 28th, 2011)
	Thanks Glad you liked it, Tobin. Spring here - although today has been one of the wettest ever. Thanks for listening! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

ramonaji	ramonaji said 599 days ago (September 28th, 2011)
	Very beautiful music... thank you so much! Check out my latest song called Nobody Knows You (Italian Dance Remix by Andy Fox!)

Philip18	Philip18 said 599 days ago (September 28th, 2011)
	Thanks I appreciate you listening and commenting, Ramona - thank you! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

mystrag	mystrag said 599 days ago (September 28th, 2011)
	Nice and relaxing I always have deep admiration for expert guitar players like you. The song reminds me of my visits to Mexico and Brazil as well. So you do have iPad and ProKeys app. Then, definitely check out GB on iPad, it costs only 5 bucks or something like that. :) Check out my latest song called Gates Of Heaven

Philip18	Philip18 said 599 days ago (September 28th, 2011)
	Thanks I appreciate the comments re the playing - thank you! Re the iPad, I do have GB on it, but don't use it much. I have tried the Smartdrums a few times (a friend got a good beat happening on my song "Choices"), but haven't really recorded much. So many toys, so little time.... Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

aRcTip	aRcTip said 599 days ago (September 29th, 2011)
	Summer strikes back! Love everything about this, guitars, organ and a great choice of drum loops! I'm a sucker for Maj7 chords and this puts me in a great mellow kind of mood. Minor nit pic might be that the cool ending could have continued for a couple of bars more, but anyways: excellent composing here. Downloaded. Check out my latest song called Frolic

Philip18

Philip18 said 599 days ago (September 29th, 2011)

Thanks
Glad you like the tune and the playing. Re the ending, you're probably right about that- with these guitar pieces, because they start as a chord progression, I perhaps don't give enough attention to the starts and endings. Something for me to think about in the next one! Thanks for listening and for taking the time to comment.

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Moviz	Moviz said 599 days ago (September 29th, 2011)
	Love the style of playing.... so fluid..... enjoyed, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

Philip18	Philip18 said 598 days ago (September 29th, 2011)
	Thanks Glad you liked it, Maurice - thanks for listening & commenting! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

richard13	richard13 said 598 days ago (September 30th, 2011)
	Oh so smooooooth Exceptional mood (and playing) Philip, and it seems to work for all of us ;-) Thanks for the download: I know I'll REALLY enjoy it come winter. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

Philip18	Philip18 said 597 days ago (September 30th, 2011)
	Thanks Glad you liked it, Richard. Hope it helps to cheer up winter a little! Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment. Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

Sigmund	Sigmund said 597 days ago (October 1st, 2011)
	Guitars Visit Venezuela You show off a very smooth and relaxed playing style on this tropical tune - very nice - enjoyed! Sig Check out my latest song called Under Your Bed - feat. strangedream, rok41 & Steve Ritter

Philip18	Philip18 said 596 days ago (October 1st, 2011)
	Thanks Glad you liked it, Sig - smooth and relaxed is what I was aiming for. Thanks for stopping by! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 596 days ago (October 1st, 2011)
	Good parts But the whole is lacking some cohesion. That lead sound is nice and fat, but maybe too nice and fat. Right now it's too much like your soloing over a jam track, rather than the solo being part of the arrangement. Guitar playing as such is great. Both lead and rhythm. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

Philip18

Philip18 said 596 days ago (October 2nd, 2011)

Interesting comment
Well, you're right of course, Vic - that's exactly what I was doing. I think if I were going to develop this an area I'd work on would be making the melody more memorable. The soloing section is sort of using the philosophy of my old guitar teacher: "So long as you start and finish in the right place it doesn't matter what you do in the middle" This doesn't always lead to a cohesive tune :-) Not sure what you mean by "too nice and fat" for the lead sound? Thanks for the thoughtful (and thought provoking) comments, Vic - much appreciated!

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VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 596 days ago (October 2nd, 2011)
	cohesion I was actually talking more about the mix than the composition. Your noodling is relatively ok with me. My concern was that your lead did not quite integrate in the mix. For that to happen you'd have to thin that lead sound a little, push it into the mix. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

Philip18	Philip18 said 595 days ago (October 3rd, 2011)
	Ahh, understood Thanks for the explanation, Vic. I think I set the level for the softest parts, and that perhaps makes the main section a little too forward. I think maybe I need to listen on several different devices to see how it all sits... Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

apb	apb said 596 days ago (October 2nd, 2011)
	Having fun with guitars... check. Enjoyed this Philip. Very warm and smooth. Lovely performances. Check out my latest song called Anyway

Philip18	Philip18 said 595 days ago (October 3rd, 2011)
	Thanks Glad you liked it, Alan. Thanks for stopping by! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

MacFerret	MacFerret said 596 days ago (October 2nd, 2011)
	Ahhh.... ...just what I need after a hectic weekend. I just sat and stared at that picture you posted with the song and imagined myself there. Lovely stuff, nicely played and beautifully recorded. It just ended too suddenly for me - I rarely think a song too short, but this was. MacFerret Check out my latest song called Sad Ronnie

Philip18	Philip18 said 595 days ago (October 3rd, 2011)
	Thanks Wanting the song to be longer is a great compliment! Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment. Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

Sudra	Sudra said 593 days ago (October 4th, 2011)
	Nice background music... ....for watching my puppy and cat chase eachother around the yard - that's what I was doing while I listened. Very smooth. ; ). Check out my latest song called 'Til The Freeway Ends V2

Philip18	Philip18 said 593 days ago (October 4th, 2011)
	Thanks There's a niche market - "music while watching your pets play". Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for listening and taking the time to comment :-) Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

TvRicky	TvRicky said 548 days ago (November 18th, 2011)
	Having Fun Everything has been said but let me add..it took an imaginary mind to tell a story so beautifully. A SincerelyZipped, TvRicky Check out my latest song called 'Blown' Evolution On The One

Philip18	Philip18 said 538 days ago (November 28th, 2011)
	Thanks I appreciate the comment - a delightful compliment! Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment. Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

Velvet_Audio_Lab	Velvet_Audio_Lab said 520 days ago (December 17th, 2011)
	Great work I am late to the party on this one, but great tune Check out my latest song called Embers of Velvet

Philip18	Philip18 said 517 days ago (December 19th, 2011)
	Thanks Glad you found it and that you enjoyed listening! Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

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Name: Philip Gardner
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Played folk guitar then learnt jazz guitar in the 70s. Worked in folk joints, then pubs, restaurants and reception centres in bands, duos or solo. Now enjoying the opportunities that the digital age supplies to write and record.... [see more]

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