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Greetings, AM’ers. I couldn’t believe how long it’s been since I did one of these challenges! But then again, it wasn’t hard to figure out why. When I started at AM, I had much more free time, and I wanted to dedicate that time to improving my skill at what had been an on-again, off-again hobby. On the only rubric that matters — mine — I think it’s been a success, although the journey of discovery is never-ending.
That said, aside from Bruce Springsteen shows, there’s almost always an intermission, and the situation on the ground suggests it’s time to take mine. With some sadness, this will probably be my last post for a while. After this weekend, I will be pausing my AM account. Nothing is permanent, and I may see you again sooner than imagined.
I will miss this community greatly. Thank you for all the support and inspiration you’ve provided over the past few years.
For you tone hounds, this was recorded through a mic’ed Princeton Reverb FSR Chilewich. The guitar is an Eastman T484. The only pedal I had on was a Kingsley Page. I added reverb and a small amount of stereo delay post-recording.
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That’s such a beautiful way to say goodbye, Conor. On the other hand, I could hear more of this in the future. But I’m sure you know how to get back. I wish you a good time and continue to celebrate music.
Take the chance to meet your AM friends on Zoom
The next Meetup will probably take place in the second half of AugustThere will be a detailed announcement here in the forum in good time.
I look forward to meet you.
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Nicely played, Conor. Sounds like a bit of overdrive, which is a nice addition. I think many of us older AM members have been in the same situation as you, where life demands that you take a break from fun stuff like music. But don’t worry, when you retire you can go out and buy some new guitars and amps and get right back into it again. You won’t be able to join Active Melody, because Brian will be an old man by then, no longer able to keep it going. But here’s an idea: You could start some new online guitar lessons yourself to supplement your retirement income.
Sunjamr Steve
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Sorry to hear you’re leaving us but life demands we take different roads at times and we’ve all been in similar situations where our time is needed elsewhere.
You’ve left us with a top quality piece. Very well constructed lead that complements the piano part and I’m loving that tone you dialled in 👍 -
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What a bittersweet event, Conor – happy to see you join us for this challenge and yet you are leaving …☹️
Your composition was beautiful and your playing stroke me as very clean (I tend to create a lot of unwanted noise with an electric guitar so I know that’s a skill!). Loved the slides, fitting in so perfectly… Everything was simply delightful.
As for the life taking over, you’re still ahead of most of us when it comes to stumbling upon something like Active Melody at such a young age. You can always come back when you’ve retired and your kids are grown 😉
🎸JoLa
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What a beautiful goodbye composition Conor! Wish you all the best and possibly to get back one day with other great submissions!
If I wasn't making mistakes I wouldn't be the kind of player I want to be. Perfection is dangerous.
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