Tracing the Sky

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This is the last tune of the "Woodbury Suite"...4 songs written in the town of Woodbury, Vermont...summer of 1996.

No "hidden meanings", here. I was sitting on the porch, pluckin' my geetar when I happened to look up at the sky and continued to pluck my geetar. Then I grabbed the slide and here's what I came up with.

© Bob Prince 1996

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Uploaded: Dec 16, 2008 - 04:08:32 PM
Last Updated: Dec 16, 2008 - 04:15:48 PM Last Played: Jun 11, 2019 - 10:30:52 AM

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Hardware:

National Radiotone Resophonic Guitar
Rode NT3 Condenser Microphone
M-Audio Firewire 410 Interface

Software:

GB3

Comments

HenriROGERsoloandbands	HenriROGERsoloandbands said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Sky Great playing and chords progression.

guitapick	guitapick said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Thanks, Henri... ...much appreciated... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

magnatone	magnatone said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Tracing the Sky I just love your guitar playing bob - it is sublime, skillful, thoughtful and extremely fun to listen to. Love how you hit those harmonics in there - sign of a master ! Check out my latest song called Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) and Variations

guitapick	guitapick said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	The harmonics... ...just blow me away on this guitar...so many colors... Thanks, Karen... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

Feter	Feter said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Tracing the Sky There s nothing like a nature feel in music ..which is so big here ...and so joyful and thoughtful as well ..this national geetar is just cool ...very nice ol timy bluesy kinda feelin with progressive kinda pickin ...really a master touch ..thnx aot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

guitapick	guitapick said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Thanks... ...for the listen and saying "hello", Feter...and I agree: a very cool guitar Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

sloparts	sloparts said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Some mighty fine pickin' there Bob The National sounds great recorded with the NT3 my friend. Good clean recording and a delightful tune. Sounds like you were really enjoying the sunset. Thanks for sharing your muse Bob. Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

guitapick	guitapick said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Yep... ...sunset's a magical time of the day... Thanks, Ed...that NT3's a fine mic... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Tracing the Sky Clean and crisp. Fantastic playing, you caught the moment and mood well. Thanks for the post. Be well, Russ Check out my latest song called What Would That Make Me?

guitapick	guitapick said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Thanks, Russ... ...thanks so much... Best to you, Bob Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

stacey	stacey said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Take me! Take me! Gorgeous, enviable geetar playing. And, I'm envious of the sky that inspired this gorgeous piece of music. I've never been to Vermont, but I believe I need to go! Check out my latest song called tick tock

guitapick	guitapick said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Hi... ...I can't imagine anyone not loving Vermont...except in the winter. You'd have to love skiing...but it's still beautiful...just very, very, VERY coooooooooooooooooooold. But the summer and fall are to die for... Thanks, Stacey... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

Bowman	Bowman said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Gentle bluesy plucking... with some fun surprises. You put a smile on my face Bob, Thanks Check out my latest song called THE LOST JEDI

guitapick	guitapick said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	What's up, Charlie? Cool piece, what ho? One of these days we'll figure out "who" really wrote it... Glad you liked it... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

dajama	dajama said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Lovely The sound here is terrific. The strings sound crystal clear and wonderfully resonant. Great rhythmic playing, and lovely slide work. Great picture, by the way, and really sets off the music nicely. Very cool. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

guitapick	guitapick said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Dave... ...thanks, man. So glad you dropped by and took the time to comment. It IS a beautiful picture...isn't it? Couldn't have taken a bad one that evening. Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

DarkPlanet	DarkPlanet said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	I can hear Vermont This is co-written by the great state of Vermont, Love it Bob! Check out my latest song called Summer Glaze (With cchaplin)

guitapick	guitapick said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Hey, man... ...big welcome back...and: yeah, "co-written by the state of Vermont" pretty much nails it. Thanks Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

Moviz	Moviz said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Fantastic playing there Bob and as you said there are may 'colours' here in the guitar sounds..... all wonderful..... love the slide, regards M Check out my latest song called We'll Meet Again

guitapick	guitapick said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Colours... ...ain't it sweet? "It's Christmas"...I'm listening right now, as I type... How wonderful... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)

Very nice Kottke-esque tune...
...played with clarity and great time...

I think this may be the best recording you've done so far. There's terrific air and presence to the guitar, lots of sparkle without getting metallically clanky... Very even, too, without having certain notes honk out more than others... Steel guitars can sound so cool, but when not mic'd or played or recorded well they can be a sore trial to the ears... Here you're bringing out the beauty of the instrument...

The instrument also suits the tune, so it doesn't sound like, 'Hey, I just happen to own this National, so I'll play THAT...' The tune and the guitar bring out the best in each other...

Ed

Check out my latest song called Chime (Alone) (Inspired by Particle Dots)

guitapick	guitapick said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	But ED!!! I just DO happen to own this National...! Well said, man. And I have to agree with you. This particular piece really brings out the best in the instrument. There was very little thought behind it. Might sound corny....but it sang to the sky that day and that's how the tune got it's name. Thanks... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	I love Vermont ( My daughter may go to college there next year). I also love your playing on this great song! Check out my latest song called What the

guitapick	guitapick said 3959 days ago (December 16th, 2008)
	Hmmm... ....some VERY fine schools in Vermont. Where's she thinking of? Thanks, Mark...keep on pluckin' them strangs... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

edpdx	edpdx said 3959 days ago (December 17th, 2008)
	Being able to feel that a song takes you to a place in your mind is a great thing. This song has achieved such thing! edpdx Check out my latest song called Tiny Dreams

guitapick	guitapick said 3958 days ago (December 17th, 2008)
	I'm very happy... ...to be "of service"...thanks Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

Mcboy	Mcboy said 3959 days ago (December 17th, 2008)
	the pickin... is clickin n lickin n stickin those notes.....boooya.... Check out my latest song called Bluesphemy (MJRF 2010)

guitapick	guitapick said 3958 days ago (December 17th, 2008)
	the slidin'... ...is glidin n ridin n bidin it's time...hoooya... Yah, mon... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

Mcboy	Mcboy said 3911 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
	slidin now u have the makin of the lyrics...hehhe Check out my latest song called Bluesphemy (MJRF 2010)

lengold	lengold said 3958 days ago (December 18th, 2008)
	Glorious playing and wonderful sound. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Decent Girl

guitapick	guitapick said 3957 days ago (December 18th, 2008)
	~ Thanks, Len... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

Macaudion

Macaudion said 3958 days ago (December 18th, 2008)

The way to do it...
"Simple" and "free", are two words that come to mind, when I hear this, Bob. Not that there's anything about what it take s to be able to write and perform this, is either. I don't know enough to be able to know that. I was thinking more in the context of life and living. Simple and free to do as I seem to wish, have pretty much been a personal creed that I reference as a guide to live by. I kinda get that from you, too, so it's no surprise that this tune seems to reflect that. And I just glanced up to read yer liner notes and, BAMB!..., there it is...

Nice work, Bob, even if it wasn't work. Thanks for sharing it. Another good one.

Dion

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bud	bud said 3958 days ago (December 18th, 2008)
	Very fine performance of a great composition. I feel privileged to have gotten a live preview at GBM last month. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

guitapick	guitapick said 3957 days ago (December 18th, 2008)
	Soon as... ...the holidays are over, let's do it again... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

paul f. page

paul f. page said 3958 days ago (December 18th, 2008)

I'm very inclined...
...to agree with everything Ed said (above). I am not a guitarist and don't understand the intricacies of the instrument, but THIS composition/improv is just suburb, Bob. The inner voices don't get lost and are articulated so clearly throughout...Oh...I love that slide at the end. Wow. You sure captured the scene you were looking at. Perfect...and filled with such a joyful spirit, too. Clearly one of your best pickin' sessions. You are quite the master of your instrument.
Peace.
Paul

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guitapick	guitapick said 3957 days ago (December 18th, 2008)
	Thanks, Paul... ...it was a pleasure listening to this tune's creation and I'm glad you caught it, too... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 3956 days ago (December 19th, 2008)
	ya know this has big porch written all over it. seems the type of song that one would come up outside in the summertime. doesn't get more perfect then that. Check out my latest song called Life In A Car

guitapick	guitapick said 3955 days ago (December 20th, 2008)
	I love... ...all the seasons. But summer rocks! And, yeah...this puts me right back there. Every time I play it. Thanks, Vic. Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

damiengh

damiengh said 3955 days ago (December 20th, 2008)

contemplative
I'm hearing that wonderful descending line that you've used in some of your other signature pieces. It must symbolize a thread that runs through your life. That constant; a steady stream that moves along side of your journey through life. A comfortable companion.

Love these slide pieces. It's not an in your face like Derek Truck, but a nice woodish blend of a country hollow, with it's natural echo, lulling one into it's lazy ways.
Like after a nice trek in the summer woods, coming to a clearing and pausing to sit on a stump, just to take nature all in with it's sights and smells.

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guitapick	guitapick said 3954 days ago (December 21st, 2008)
	Thanks, Damien... ...definitely not like D. Truck...but I DO love his stuff. Allman Bros were a big influence on my early slide playing. Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

kristyjo	kristyjo said 3955 days ago (December 21st, 2008)
	Great- I like all of the movements of the Woodbury Suite that you've posted. This is happy, yet contemplative. I listened at school, but I don't sign in there, so I can't comment. This is good music for listening to after a hard day with students. Check out my latest song called How Far Is It to Bethlehem

guitapick	guitapick said 3954 days ago (December 21st, 2008)
	Things have been tough.. ...in my school, too, as of late. Sometimes I imagine the parents saying: "If you don't behave, you'll get coal in your stocking"!!! ...which is not always conducive to good study habits. Enjoy your vacation, kristyjo...happy holidays... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 3955 days ago (December 21st, 2008)
	Very enjoyable A couple of simple chords, but you play around with them quite nicely. Great stuff. Check out my latest song called Frippery

guitapick	guitapick said 3954 days ago (December 21st, 2008)
	~ Thanks, Vic...just playing around with the basics Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

timothy devine	timothy devine said 3954 days ago (December 21st, 2008)
	Thanks for that/refreshing what a fine piece of guitar and the player just going for the ride slipsliding side to side Bob the 'guitapick' can fly fly fly nice recording and love the slide slide slide brilliant Check out my latest song called Inside of You

guitapick	guitapick said 3954 days ago (December 22nd, 2008)
	Thanks, Timothy... ...for the listen and takin' the time to say "hello" Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

rsorensen	rsorensen said 3952 days ago (December 23rd, 2008)
	I can always count on excellent guitar work from you, and this is no exception. Really really good, man. You should check out Doug Martsch's solo album, 'Now You Know'. This reminds me of a few tracks from it. It has the same melancholic but gritty rootsy sound. Love this. A lot. Check out my latest song called Again

guitapick	guitapick said 3952 days ago (December 23rd, 2008)
	Thanks, Ridd... ...means a lot to me... I'll check out Doug Martsch...thanks for the lead... Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

echoroom	echoroom said 3948 days ago (December 28th, 2008)
	Player! Man, you really create art with your guitar - lovely track, great artistry. Wonderful to hear you again. steve Check out my latest song called Light Sleeper

guitapick	guitapick said 3943 days ago (January 1st, 2009)
	Thanks, Steve... ...happy to see you back. Happy New Year.. Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

edpdx	edpdx said 3944 days ago (December 31st, 2008)
	Great happy guitar playing. I like the change around 40'. My wife enjoyed it very much too. edpdx Check out my latest song called Tiny Dreams

guitapick	guitapick said 3943 days ago (January 1st, 2009)
	Cool... ...always nice to hear that another listener enjoyed a tune. I like that change at 40, too. Thanks...let's help make it a great new year! Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

aclarke

aclarke said 3933 days ago (January 11th, 2009)

I'm guessing...
Woodbury Lake situated on Route 14 between the hamlet of East Calais and Hardwick... I know the area extremly well as those are my old stomping grounds. In fact, I can still get to the Woodbury/ Hardwick line from Montpelier without touching a paved road. I grew up and came of age in Central Vermont (North Calais) and my most of my favorite memories (that don't include wife and kids, of course) are of that region. It was a great place to grow up... as rural and unspoiled as you can imagine.

So after that long winded intro...

This song feels like home.

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guitapick	guitapick said 3928 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	That... ...is a very nice thing to say, Adam...feels like home. Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

segiperkasa	segiperkasa said 3928 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	cool play.. That was some cool inspiring play... Check out my latest song called Time to Let Go

guitapick	guitapick said 3928 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	Thanks, man... ...I enjoy your playing, too Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 3928 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	I love it! sorry I'm so late to this Bob, Really Nice. That National is just great and you have a really great feel for that slide. Joe Check out my latest song called Long Way From Denver

guitapick	guitapick said 3928 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	~ You can drop by anytime you like, Joe. Glad you like the guitar and the tune. Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 3911 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
	Movie Soundtrack Stuff I watching "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" in my head as you play... you're a master Bob... things to do today.. order Bobs CD I'll have it checked off the list before the day is over thanx friend Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

guitapick	guitapick said 3901 days ago (February 12th, 2009)
	I loved... ....the soundtrack to that movie...Hi Scott! Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 3911 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
	Movie Soundtrack Stuff we'll be waiting for your MJRF post! Check out my latest song called He Has Passed this Way

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 3901 days ago (February 12th, 2009)
	Fun sittin' on the porch kind of tune Nicely done Bob, this is a joy to hear. Your skill here in selecting a style to match the sound of your guitar is spot on. Be well, Doug Check out my latest song called Western Stranger

guitapick	guitapick said 3901 days ago (February 12th, 2009)
	Yeah... ...the guitar kind of dictated this one...along with the clouds Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

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