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I want to dedicate this effort to JoLa who always inspires me to play better and be more creative. I chose to do an audio version of this b/c I didn’t want to sacrifice the integrity of the backing track which is so powerful. Playing live over it tends to diminish the acuity of it all. Also, My goal(s) here were to create a melodic fingerpicking tune using open chords, based on an interesting chord progression. With the window of time narrowing, I frantically embarked upon a crusade of research and thievery. I never reveal my sources, but I got a lot of help on this. I hope you enjoy.
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AAAhh! 🥰🥰🥰 Dedicated to me?? What an honor, John! I feel so flattered, especially coming from such a FINE player like yourself!
I absolutely LOVE your submission! That deep spooky chord was brilliant, it gave it a true Halloween-y sound. Funny, because playing that open E minor chord with a shimmering tremolo like that was also one of my initial ideas for this track! Love the chord progression you came with and the oh-so-sad arpeggios, right in my alley! It’s surprising to see that you played it all on your Martin…?
And I gotta reveal a secret here: I am ALWAYS clueless at the beginning of any challenge, sometimes for quite a while and I also very often STEAL ideas from somewhere else! I think stealing in music is what sparks creativity!
Thank you for this awesome gift, my friend! I’ll keep it in my favorites and I am very happy to know that I somehow inspire you and others! Vice versa, you and other AMers have been inspiring me, too – for years now! 🙂
👏👏👏💕🤗🤗🤗
🎸JoLa
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You are a master thief, John. The great art is to steal everything that you can get and that you like, put it together and make it your own thing. And you have done this. And it‘s a pleasure to listen to. Great idea to dedicate it to Jola, she have earned it.
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Way to go my Yinzer friend! Nice dedication to JoLanta as well! Spooky and creepy theme – very cool! The CCR influence is cool, too. Just needed some vid of The Phantom and Exterminator from Kennywood in your show to seal the deal. Great playing and passion/style as always John. Well done. Bob
Bob U. (aka Bobby Ut)
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John, you’ve outdone yourself on this one! Your playing was just so perfect, and then coupled with the video and choreography it was just taken to the next level. Was this video about Halloween, the guitar, or that the guitar is the devil-I just don’t know–Ha, ha. That stack of Marshalls with the powerchords at the end says it all. There is so much talent on this sight it’s unbelievable. Bravo!
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Great John… it may have been a struggle but you really pulled it together, and some very creative video work too. I like how you kept the lead sparse and let the track come through. It’s really easy to lose it in the mix and play anything over it. You found the right formula. How’d you get those guest stars?
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Soooo creative John. It might be time for a career change. Have you ever thought of going into composing soundtracks or even going into the movie production side. Great use of a classic theme from our childhood. All round entertainment, thanks for putting this together and sharing, JoLa will be stoked. Keep on pickin’ and all the best! 🥸🎸🥸
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