September 2026 Challenge response – John. E

[John E]

We are asked to express the ‘feeling’ behind the composition. I chose a Latin feel to this composition because I recently lost a dear friend aged 90. She was Italian, a vibrant sole, full of life and love, and loved guitar music. I will miss her very much. R.I.P Cecilia…

A simple repeating chord progression (Am, Dm, G, E, Am) played on my keyboard. The guitar melody targeting passing chord tones and their scales.
Although I like to play all genres as well as the ‘Blues’ Brian has been very influential in the way I go about composing melodies – Thank you Brian.

regards
John

[John H]

Beautiful tribute John… love the guitar, tone and sentiment.

John

[JoeD1]

Simply marvelous John. I loved everything about it.

Joe

The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
--Graeme Edge

[Werner]

Great guitar music—the very best. Thank you so much for this post. The sound of your guitar goes really well with this piece.

Werner

[Alan L]

Beautiful melody and a wonderful tribute. I like when the guitar and synth double the melody.

[Richard G]

Oh yes, that one’s full of emotion John and played expertly by you. Lovely tone, beautiful sequence and the recording wasn’t bad either.

Richard

[Mike W]

What a stirring melody, and played so well. The latin feel was clear and came through well. Great submission John.

[James B]

A lovely tribute, John. Well composed, played and recorded. Your phrasing is wonderful.

James

[AndréM]

John sorry for the loss of your friend.
Beautiful composition.
Very nice tone of your Ovation.

AndréM

AndréM

[Laurel C]

Superb. Transported me across the seas to another land. I don’t get to hear this genre of music very much. Your friend would be elated at your tribute. 👏

[Martin W]

Beautifully played , that’s a sweet melody capturing that Latin feel .
Very creative and a wonderful tribute.

Martin

[wannaplayblues]

Lovely work! Great playing!

"I hear you talkin' son, but you 'aint sayin' nothin'" - Will McFarlane quoting Muddy Waters hearing a really fast guitar player

[Catherine Arsenault]

Beautiful Tribute really felt the emotion great submission John

[Michael Krailo]

Another outstanding submission. This is so good on many levels John. Well done.

Root note patterns >>> CAGED shapes >>> TRIAD'S. Just put in the work and watch your guitar skills soar.

[Dieter]

Very fine melodic playing.

Dieter

[JoLa]

That was sooooo BEAUTIFUL, John!
So sorry for your loss, I truly wish Cecilia could hear you play this for her! 💔

There is something so romantic and deeply moving about Latin music, I can’t think of a better way to express melancholic emotions than giving it some Latin vibe. Your composition and the performance were outstanding!

🎸JoLa

[Mark T]

What a wonderful tribute to your friend, John – very pretty and played with a lot of feeling. – Mark 👍🎶😎

[charjo]

Beautifully composed and played, Edward with a lovely tone from the Ovation. Very sorry for your loss.
I assume the percussion, strings, trumpet etc, were from the electric keyboard. Wish I had that in my arsenal.
John

[Manfred M]

What a beautiful tribute to your friend, John. It’s full of deep reverence, but also full of joy. I really liked that a lot.

Take the chance to meet your AM friends on Zoom.
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I look forward to meet you.
Manfred

[Wayne Nunez]

Very Beautiful John!

[Andy N]

Emotive playing John. Lovely composition with a bittersweet feel. Great touch and a touching tribute to your friend.

[sunjamr]

Well….the emotion I felt listening to that was: Hope. I don’t know why, but it felt like waking up and looking out the window at the dawn of a new day full of promise. Well played!

Sunjamr Steve

[Michael L]

Hi John, really loved this! Great melodic lead playing and phrased exceptionally well. This genera is loaded with feeling to start, and you added to it wonderfully. An amazing tribute to your friend.

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