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Hello Friends, here’s my second ever response to the AM challenge.
I was not previously familiar with this old song but found the Willie Nelson and Elizabeth Cotton versions engaging & quite moving.
It reminded me of a song I learned when I first started playing called Wildwood Flower (Brian mentioned it recently). This was not so much in the melody, but in the way it was possible to bring out the (fairly simple) tune around just a few primary chords in open position while mainly flatpicking. So I tried to develop it from that familiar starting point.
I was interested in how it would work in waltz timing – so this was my first move in attempting to give it my own spin.
I hope you like it!
Gary
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amazing !
like very much the solo on 1’32 : simple, clear and soulfull, few notes which say so much.Where does the white go when snow melts?
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Gary
This is remarkably beautiful…. on all levels. Your Guild sounds wonderful. Uh… I could listen to this all day…. makes me wish I made my version into a waltz…. thanks for your inspiration…JohnH from the Burgh!!
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That’s a beautiful rendition Gary very well played and the video gave perfect vision to your story. Also, that is a killer sound you’re getting off that(I think) Guild. Loved it.
Best,
Liam.
“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams. “
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Great idea with the Waltz, Gary. Waltz works perfect. With all the soul you pumped into this song, this is totally professional.
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Absolutely stunning Gary. Superb playing, added blues harp, two guitars, dancers … couldn’t ask for more. Top notch, original and creative … I could go on but I’d better stop!
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Goodness me Gary that was a real ensemble performance from you in your numerous guises. Like many of the other reviews I was left thinking that it was always meant to be a waltz. Great job.
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That was very entertaining,
Excellent playing and great video.
Harmonica was a very nice addition.AndréM
AndréM
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Dude those call and response parts in the second verse, and then be careful this might break your heart, harmonic part comes in. So well done!!
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Great job, Gary. You really nailed the feeling of the song and it sounds like it was made for 3/4 time.
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Gary,
That’s a great treatment, very well played. Sweet solo.
BruceJust focus on the notes you DID get right . . . Frank Vignola
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Hi Gary, I wished I could play the harmonica as you… This is definitely a plus and perfect enrichment for guitar. A very complete rendition with two guitar parts. Perfect. Also the video assembly was great. Thanks for this submission!
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Very nice work at all levels, a great mix of the different guitars, and very melodic solos. Great atmosphere, I love it.
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Whoa! The level of professionalism here has reached the stars! The waltz tempo fits so perfectly like it was meant to be, the guitar sounds so clean and crisp it gives me chills and then the harmonica even tops that! And of course, I love the video of the dancing couple! The whole production is just top notch, beautiful and fun to watch!
🎸JoLa
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Brilliant, Gary – both the arrangement and the video! Super entertaining in every respect.
Sunjamr Steve
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Beautiful Waltz rendition like the Harp it fits so cool.. reminded me of Neil Young .. LoL loved this take again beautiful man!
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Top notch on all levels. You can do everything, including sing. (I remember your original ‘Sinners’ song which included the cigar box from a previous posting). Quality work.
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That was a consummate performance Gary across all the instruments. The waltz timing was an inspired idea it really changed the feel of the piece which to my ear sounds better than the country approach of a lot of the covers I’ve heard. Excellent video production as well.
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Incredible Gary! Great playing and professional video work! Love the harp addition and the dancers. Way to keep your audience glued the whole way! Keep ’em coming. Bob
Bob U. (aka Bobby Ut)
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You played that beautifully Gary and I love the counter melodies. It’s a very impressive video.
Well done.
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Good idea to combine a waltz with it. This fits perfectly.
Nice video and creative interpretation. Big thumbs up !!!Play guitar just like you live; don't get bogged down in theory, it's just a tool without feeling.
Wilfried
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Nice work with this arrangement, the waltz timing fits perfectly and the added harmonica adds a soulful vibe . Well played
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A wonderful performance. Your guitar sounded a bit like a dulcimer on the intro and outro, I thought. I didn’t want it to end – thank you.
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