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| Jim Bouchard said 1739 days ago (February 17th, 2005) | |
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I get finger cramps too! But I like this a lot! personally I would've put it in New Age just because to me folk usually implies some sort of traditional element. The vocal thing in the beginning didn't seem to fit in; when it came in there was a slight wavering that was little disturbing. Some miniscule guitar flubs here and there can be forgiven, and all in all you're giving the tiler a run for the money here. Really well recorded Sounds like an open tuning...am I right? Check out my latest song called Weather or Not w/awigze
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| Tom Atwood said 1739 days ago (February 17th, 2005) | |
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I get finger cramps too! Thanks Jim. The 'ahhhs' at the beginning were an idea that probably doesn't fit in retrospect. The wavering is my wavering vocal chords. The flubs are my finger cramps taking hold. Weak chops. This is another example of 'writing beyond my means.' (Maybe I should ask Bill to play this?) You are right about the tuning. It is open. Thanks again for listening. Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| Jim Bouchard said 1739 days ago (February 17th, 2005) | |
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I get finger cramps too! well, I'm one to speak! I certainly couldn't play this myself unless I invented an open tuning that would play all the notes for me. And my specialty seems to be wavering vocal chords and poor arrangement choices. I didn't mean to sound too critical, this is a beautiful piece of music, despite its very slight imperfections. I can listen to this again and again! --- "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."-- Albert Einstein Check out my latest song called Weather or Not w/awigze
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| Peter Greenstone said 1739 days ago (February 17th, 2005) | |
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Wow That was beautiful. I felt like I was flying like an eagle over the river valley. Excellent! I'm impressed with your playing. While not perfect, your guitar playing is great and the fact you got through the whole song without your hand exploding is commendable. Check out my latest song called From Nothing
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| aclarke said 1738 days ago (February 17th, 2005) | |
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Inspiring I would love to be able to play like this... this is amazing and absolutely beautiful. The finger cramping "flubs" contribute to the sincerity of the tune (my opinion). Very well performed and written! Check out my latest song called Ballad of The Little Tiki
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| Tom Atwood said 1738 days ago (February 17th, 2005) | |
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Generous comments Thanks Jack, Peter, Adam for those (overly) generous comments. The recording is true--it captures each flub. What I think this song needs is an effortless performance, one that is truly like an eagle soaring over the river valley, instead of what this sounds like at times: like someone struggling to keep up. Maybe some day... Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| Syncopatient said 1738 days ago (February 17th, 2005) | |
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Rhythmic, tonally beautiful This has the qualities I dig in a piece of instrumental music...oh and that piano...perfect. I really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing! Check out my latest song called Jazz Praise
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| Tom Atwood said 1738 days ago (February 18th, 2005) | |
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Rhythmic, tonally beautiful Thanks Dave. The piano is an 'echo' from Redwing, the first part of the suite. All four movements are posted separately on MacJams, but I'd like to put them together in one recording and post it. Then you could hear the echo. Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| ScooterDMan said 1738 days ago (February 18th, 2005) | |
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guitar work as i strum repetively the Cs and Ds and Gs that comprise the majority of my music, i long for the day when i might play like this. absolutely beautiful. Check out my latest song called The Sunshine Shadows (Live Take)
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| TobinMueller said 1738 days ago (February 18th, 2005) | |
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Thanks again You have a strong right hand! And wonderfully expressive heart. I love your stuff. This is wonderful. Check out my latest song called Forge A New Life (MJRF)
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| Cameron said 1738 days ago (February 18th, 2005) | |
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rippling fingers! Your expressive guitar playing with its fast, rippling passages really does evoke running water well! As a harpist, I can definitely see why you would get finger cramps from playing this. But you perform this piece with expertise regardless. I like the musical content of this piece very much, however I would have enjoyed hearing a more contrasting section with different chords as well as rhythm. You did slow everything down at one point which was nice. It sounded like you weren't quite sure how to treat the piano in this. It was very subtle, appeared infrequently. It almost didn't fit -- sort of like someone knocking at your door and then saying, "Just wanted to say hi! Bye!" and then walking away. I guess what I'm saying is that I love acoustic piano and wish there was more of it in this tune! Very pleasant listening. Good, heartfelt performance. Check out my latest song called EPONYM
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| Tom Atwood said 1738 days ago (February 18th, 2005) | |
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rippling fingers! Thanks for the comments, including the suggestion for a more involved or integrated piano. The truth is -- this originally was a guitar piece and during the recording I fooled around on the piano, using bits from the previous movements in the suite, and plugged it in as what I call an 'echo'from those earlier movements (Redwing, Lullaby Without Words). But I think especially when you hear this piece alone, the piano comes off the way you described it: Hello...here I am...see you later. I believe my material in general could be more structured. Maybe my life, too... Thanks again for the careful listen. Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| Mystified said 1738 days ago (February 18th, 2005) | |
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Restful and relaxing.... What a lovely picture you've painted here. The piano is a very nice touch as well. I agree there could be more of an 'undercurrent' of it throughout the piece, though it is surely lovely as it is, too.... Thank you. Check out my latest song called Father Time
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| thetiler said 1737 days ago (February 19th, 2005) | |
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Nice Very relaxing, I like the Windham Hill feeling kind of like a William Ackerman. Love the picture as well. Goes quite nicely with the music. Thanks for sharing ! Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)
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| Tom Atwood said 1736 days ago (February 20th, 2005) | |
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Nice Thanks Bill. The photo is one I took last year at Rocky Mountain National Park. The Big Thompson runs through Moraine Valley, a beautiful spot my kids call "Elk Valley." We love to hike the mountain trails around it. Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| daphna said 1735 days ago (February 20th, 2005) | |
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beautiful playing thanks for posting. Cheers. Check out my latest song called I Love My Mac mjrf
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| Bob Ancona said 1733 days ago (February 23rd, 2005) | |
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You da Man! This piece makes me feel something that I like. And, finger flubs and other stuff aside, that what really counts. Cool stuff Tom, you know I'm a fan. Check out my latest song called I Just Wanna Go Home
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| Bob Ancona said 1733 days ago (February 23rd, 2005) | |
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oh... ...this one's a download. From your fingers to my iPod. Check out my latest song called I Just Wanna Go Home
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| Tom Atwood said 1732 days ago (February 24th, 2005) | |
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oh... Thanks Bob. Glad you enjoyed it, and downloaded it. Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| White Hawks said 1721 days ago (March 7th, 2005) | |
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Thanks for sharing! I really enjoyed listening to this song. - Hawks Check out my latest song called Shepherds Out in the Field
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Jim Bouchard
But I like this a lot! personally I would've put it in New Age just because to me folk usually implies some sort of traditional element. The vocal thing in the beginning didn't seem to fit in; when it came in there was a slight wavering that was little disturbing. Some miniscule guitar flubs here and there can be forgiven, and all in all you're giving the tiler a run for the money here.
Really well recorded
Sounds like an open tuning...am I right?