July 2020 Challenge Response – jaime

[Jaime]

Hi!

I enjoyed this month’s challenge a lot – even if it is a simple melody, there’s so much you can try with it. I struggled into getting a fingerstyle composition but I wasn’t able to finish it. I have 2 other versions, though.

Here goes an acoustic version recorded with my son Biel at the ukelele, we hope you enjoy it!

I also recorded a slow electric track:

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[James B]

The slow electric track is just lovely. Your son definitely has some music in his genes. How cool that you can play together.

James

[Phil67]

Strange tone on your slow electric version, it sounds sometime like a xylophone
Both version nice.

Where does the white go when snow melts?

[donmati]

Great the family version, I had started on a similar idea, with my son on bass, but he left before we could record a convincing version 😉 The electric version is terrible.
Don Mati

[Dave T.]

A young star in the making and an old star hard at it. I enjoyed both.

Dave T.

[Phil B]

Both versions were quite distinct from each other and very pleasing to listen to. My wife has taken up playing ukulele and it’s great fun jamming together. Her father plays keyboards and most weeks we have a full on jamming session with a playlist of 20 songs and counting. Her uke is a French made electro-acoustic model and sounds great through an acoustic amp.

[David L]

I love that you get to share that with your son, Jaime. Mine has grown up and moved out and watching your video brings back fond memories of us playing together years ago. Thank you.

[Dieter]

Both versions very creative. Your son is an enthuastic musician – great.

Dieter

[Tremelow]

I can only agree, Jaime, the numbers of different interpretations is limitless. I was also thinking about a Rock-version, but for that there was not enough time. Great though, that you get to play with your son. He was spot on and I particularly liked the little break he threw in.

[John B]

That was great. Nice sharing it with your son.

[Bruce D]

Hi Jaime,
Liked both versions. Nice to have your son join in too.
Bruce

[JoLa]

So great you get to play with your son, you both were fantastic! It’s a such a pleasure to watch kids play like that, I wish mine was into music. The electric guitar version was also sweet and beautifully played, as usual when you’re playing, Jaime. But of course, I enjoyed the first one more with your son stealing the spotlight 😉

P.S. I would love to hear your fingerstyle version if you ever finish it.

♪JoLa

[sunjamr]

Very cool, Jaime. I think your son might end up someday being a better musician than you are. He definitely has good showmanship, and plays the uke with total confidence.

Sunjamr Steve

[AndréM]

Both are excellent.

AndréM

AndréM

[Craig S]

very good. Well done both!!!

Wish You Were Here

[richard t]

Once again the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. What a blessing to share your skill and love for music with your son.

[Garry]

Your son has a great sense of rhythm which some kids/adults find difficult so he’s well on the way … Yes fantastic that you can both play together, a beautiful thing! Enjoyed both takes. Both different but that is the whole idea of the challenge. All the best!

[Laurel C]

Enjoyed both. You took the back seat for the first video and let your son take the stage. He has inherent style and rhythm. You promised us a duet and we got it, well done to both of you. The electric version was sophisticated and top notch as expected.

[Eric C]

Very cool that you are playing with your son, Jaime! Both versions were great, the second one has a wonderful vibrato effect! Love it!

Eric

[Gary Wilshaw]

Fantastic! I love it & Biel has a great rhythm and a fab strumming pattern there! It felt like a really ‘true to the roots’ version & I loved everything about it.

Gary

[Gary Wilshaw]

Fantastic! I love it & Biel has a great rhythm and a fab strumming pattern there! It felt like a really ‘true to the roots’ version & I loved everything about it. The slow version was also very moving and dreamy Good work!

Gary

[David R]

That’s great you play with your son, looks like you both really enjoy it and sound great. Bit jealous tbh neither of my 2 daughters have any interest in music.

[Lights]

I like both versions very much. I’t probably great feeling to make music with your son I’m really jealous on you, Jaime.
Lights.

[sunburst]

So beautiful with your son really cool!

[Bob Utberg]

Loved it!!! Biel was THE STAR in Vid 1 and you my friend are the STAR in vid 2!!! I played a Christmas gig with my son once when he was 9 years old. He plays the sax. And when we did SANTA CLUASE IS COMING TO TOWN a la The Boss style, he received the biggest applause all night!! The little sh*t – LOL!!! Good on ya including Biel. Loved both tapes. Bob

Bob U. (aka Bobby Ut)

[WBlues]

Totally refresh, Jaim. A great idea to let your son participate. Thumbs up!

Wilfried

[Martin W]

Yep loved the electric version some sweet playing there , and a cool little jam with your son ,perfect . Well played

Martin

[Andy N]

That must be great to play together as a family, never managed to convince any of mine to join me!
Enjoyed both but if you forced me to pick, I’d have to go for the electric version, loved the feel and tone of that version. Well arranged and played!

[John H]

How ‘Sweet’ that is to being playing with your son! Kudos to you both. Sounds wonderful. And, the second version is gorgeous as well. Thanks for sharing.

JohnH from Pittsburgh

[Dave K]

Watching you and your son play together put a smile on my face, Jamie. That was great. Also loved the slow electric version. Really enjoyed both of these.

[Brian]

That was fantastic Jaimie, even better to see you jamming with your son like that. I keep trying to get my boys to do that very thing and haven’t had any luck so far. You guys sound great together, thank you for sharing.

[JohnStrat]

Jamie how nice to make it a family event. JohnStrat

[Pap]

Making music with your son. That’s great. You have inspired him and he is pretty darn good. Nice job on both. Keep er going! Pap

[Neil C]

Two gems for the price of one!
Neil

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