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| Ibstrat said 694 days ago (January 3rd, 2008) | |
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Well I guess technically there is more than 1 chord-I was just thinking of it all being "D" of some sort.Thanks for your comment! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| lengold said 694 days ago (January 3rd, 2008) | |
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Mark This is absolutely brilliant playing and a delight to listen to. Shame about the buzz throughout - maybe a grounding issue? Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut
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| Ibstrat said 694 days ago (January 3rd, 2008) | |
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Buzz Sorry about that buzz.The rear pickup on my guitar tends to humm but only when I record thru the computer for some reason.I'm using a Line 6 gearbox- might have something to do with that.If I figure out how to get rid of it maybe I'll re-record it.Glad you liked the song! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| DWL said 694 days ago (January 3rd, 2008) | |
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Great way to start a day. Listening on PC speakers so can't hear a buzz!!! Exquiste playing. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called A Good Night's Sleep with Macferret, Sir Dennis Crowther and Pete Young
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| Ibstrat said 693 days ago (January 4th, 2008) | |
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I like a good buzz every now and then anyway.Happy New year thanks for your comment. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| dajama said 694 days ago (January 3rd, 2008) | |
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Lovely playing as always. I wish I could even get close to playing so cleanly. Nice melodic touches, too. Riffage, indeed. Great early morning music. Nicely done. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)
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| Ibstrat said 693 days ago (January 4th, 2008) | |
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I'm glad you liked my one chord song.I'm enjoying your music-thanks! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| guitapick said 694 days ago (January 3rd, 2008) | |
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I can imagine.. ..the mountains in the background, me collecting wood for the fire, you playing the riffs...me thinking: "why isn't HE looking for wood?"...you totally oblivious as I steam under my calm demeanor. Ax in hand... Camping...love it... Don't have headphones. Don't hear any buzz through my speakers, though. Totally love this. You get so many tones off that electric setup. And your separation/variation of the lines is awesome. Thanks. Real nice listen. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral
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| Ibstrat said 693 days ago (January 4th, 2008) | |
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OK put down the ax and calm down.I'll help with the wood collecting-just let me finish playing this song... Have a great new year thanks for checking out my music. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| composerclark said 694 days ago (January 3rd, 2008) | |
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1 guitar??? Smooth and tastefully played as always, and it sure sounds like 2 guitars! I'm really impressed that this is a solo work... wow! FWIW, the part that I enjoyed the most was where you play with what sounds like a middle-eastern scale (flat 7, flat 2); it is really unlike the rest of it, but extremely cool. Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall
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| Ibstrat said 693 days ago (January 4th, 2008) | |
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Actually it's mostly a diminished scale starting with a 1/2 step.(h,w,h,w,h,w,etc.)I probably played some other notes by accident. I am totally enjoying the c.d. of Daniel Bolshoy-what a great player,and your composition is fantastic.If there is any way that you could get David Russell to hear that I bet that he would play it.Unfortunately itunes does not list composers on the cd so you are not credited! Have a great New Year-thanks for your comments! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Moviz said 693 days ago (January 3rd, 2008) | |
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It Stands out a mile that you just love playing that guitar. It's as though it's just another limb you play so naturally and it gives so much pleasure to us. This is so great and 'clean'... apart from the very very slight buzz through my speakers, but it didn't spoil it one bit, regards M Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie
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| Ibstrat said 693 days ago (January 4th, 2008) | |
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I'm glad that you like listening to it.I've done countless gigs playing background music at parties where no one listens at all.It's nice to get feedback from people who actually heard without laughing and clinking glasses covering it up! Have a great New Year! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Mcboy said 693 days ago (January 3rd, 2008) | |
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creative work out on a chord.....reminds me of how derek trucks can sometimes take one chord and stretch out forever ....really nice lines ....kool... Check out my latest song called Heros( aclarke/mcboy)
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| Ibstrat said 692 days ago (January 4th, 2008) | |
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Being a huge Duane Allman fan I didn't like Derek Trucks when I first heard him- I thought he was too much of a copy.I really like some of the recent stuff I have heard,he seems to have found his own voice.If you haven't heard it you should check out the album "Frogwings". The band has Derek and Jimmy Herring on guitar.Herring takes a couple of extended solos that are just ridiculous.Derek sounds great too.Thanks for the comment! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| said 693 days ago (January 3rd, 2008) | |
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Cool Riffage Yes I can hear the crisp moutaintop mornings in this, very nice |
| Ibstrat said 692 days ago (January 4th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for checking it out.Looking forward to your next song. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| sloparts said 693 days ago (January 3rd, 2008) | |
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Ya know Mark there's an old story about this guitar player sittin' in a bar playing just one chord. When one of the patrons ask why he only plays that one chord, he just smiles and says, "because I found it, all them other guys runnin' up and down the neck are still lookin' for it" nuff said! Apparently you have found it, and in spades. This sounds creative, warm, and wonderful. Very good my friend. Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something
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| Ibstrat said 692 days ago (January 4th, 2008) | |
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That happened to me once when I was playing "Get up Stand up" by Bob Marley in a bar band(Whole song is just Cm).Thanks for the joke-I can always use more musician jokes.Do you know the one about the fireman,policeman and guitarist meeting St. Peter at the gates of Heaven? Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Ed Hannifin said 691 days ago (January 5th, 2008) | |
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So... I'm waiting... You can't just start a joke like that... Some of us will sit here an awful long time, waiting for the punchline... Ed Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)
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| said 693 days ago (January 3rd, 2008) | |
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Wow You make it sound so easy. You should record yourself playing this and post it I would love just watching your fingers do thier thing. Just greatness!!! |
| Ibstrat said 692 days ago (January 4th, 2008) | |
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I've never put anything on youtube.Maybe I should figure out how to do it.Thanks for checking out my song! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| ziti said 691 days ago (January 5th, 2008) | |
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I can and will be happy to do a video recording of you playing in my studio !!!! z Check out my latest song called All Smokey
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| Ed Hannifin said 690 days ago (January 6th, 2008) | |
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And I will be happy... To go over to Fran's house and be the guy in the background making you crack up in the middle of the perfect take... I mean, just doing my bit, ya know? Ed Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)
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| Vic Holman said 692 days ago (January 4th, 2008) | |
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pickin' and a grinnin' raga i'm kind of thinking of a country raga is going on here. sitting cross legged with a bunch of incense sticks poking out of the campfire an a pot of chili simmering. really nice Mark! Check out my latest song called November
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| Ibstrat said 691 days ago (January 5th, 2008) | |
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I always thought that a sitar would go nicely with Garth Brooks act.He could have the sitar player fly over the audience while doing a solo, then land and smash it to pieces.Since Garth is no longer touring maybe I'll email the idea to Kenny Chesney. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Chief Thunder Bear said 692 days ago (January 5th, 2008) | |
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Great Work Really well done. Makes me want to do more fingerstyle guitar stuff, or at least get better at solo guitar stuff. keep up the good work Check out my latest song called Heavyweight
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| Ibstrat said 690 days ago (January 6th, 2008) | |
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Thanks If you are interested in fingerstyle there is a book by Ken Perlman called "Fingerstyle Guitar" that is good.It's mostly old blues and ragtime styles (In Tab).Also you should consider learning to read music (If you don't know how)and learn some classical guitar- "Solo Guitar Playing" by Noad is really good.Thanks for checking out my song. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| gail60 said 691 days ago (January 5th, 2008) | |
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wow it never fails!! You always play so beautifully. This is another wonderful tune and am glad I got to share it. You are blessed with talent through and through! Perfect job here. Happy New Year Mark! All the best to you. Check out my latest song called Sweet September
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| Ibstrat said 690 days ago (January 6th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Gail I appreciate your comments.Your latest song is beautiful! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Ed Hannifin said 691 days ago (January 5th, 2008) | |
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Sorry to take so long, Mark... The iMac has been in for repair again.... I have to say that I really love this. A lot of people are commenting on what it reminds them of, and I'm going to join right in... It reminds ME of those dual-improv things that John Renbourn and Bert Jansch did back in the day, where Bert would be playing a repeating figure off a chord while John played single lines... Except of course that here, you're doing both parts... AND you never sound like anything's extraneous, or anything's showing off... Gratefully loaded into the iPod, and the Mark Stunkel Playlist... Ed Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)
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| Ibstrat said 690 days ago (January 6th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Ed Always glad to hear your insightful comments.As far as the video goes, how about if I mime along to a backing track like they do in real videos? you and Fran could be dancers in the background. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Ibstrat said 690 days ago (January 6th, 2008) | |
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I really appreciate your support.Can't really say I am a purist-my ipod has Ozzy,Zeppelin,Beatles,Bach,Frank Sinatra,Louis Armstrong,Chet Atkins,Muddy Waters,Stravinsky,Aretha Franklin,Van Halen... I must saw one of the reasons that I don't listen to much new hard rock/metal is that I get bored with low-tuned guitarists who play only power chords or fast solos.Page or Rhoads would play a real heavy song followed by "Dee" or "The Rain Song".Plus the blues influence seems to be pretty much gone.Also I'm not a fan of "growling" angry vocals.I was real happy when I discovered your page-a metal vocalist who actually sings! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| ziti said 691 days ago (January 5th, 2008) | |
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this is so great i am so astonished..... i love every second of this....great guitar playing.... the buzz is prolly cuz you are sitting too close to your monitor?? Try turning the monitor off right before you hit record....or if you can...move farther from the monitor.... now you owe me a lesson. there is also a software plug in by BASF i believe, called SoundSoap...ask alimar... GREAT man!!! deepest respect z Check out my latest song called All Smokey
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| Ibstrat said 690 days ago (January 6th, 2008) | |
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I think you are right about the monitor-I should have figured that out.Thanks for the tip!Also thanks for the kind words.I really love your playing.We should definitely jam soon. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| aclarke said 690 days ago (January 6th, 2008) | |
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I dream of being able to play like this. This is what my idea of ambient music is. Perfect! Check out my latest song called Ballad of The Little Tiki
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| Ibstrat said 690 days ago (January 6th, 2008) | |
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Ambient Wow I'm now an ambient musician!I can put that on my resume.I'm really glad you liked the song-I enjoy your music. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Ibstrat said 690 days ago (January 6th, 2008) | |
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I would recommend that you download the song,burn it onto a cd,then crush the cd into little pieces.You can then sprinkle it on your cereal. I'm a definite Garcia fan.Who cares if he was sometimes sloppy and made mistakes- he was always trying to be creative.He drew from a huge variety of music...blues,jazz,country,bluegrass,rock.You can hear him play 2 notes and know it's him. Glad you liked my song.Thanks! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| damiengh said 689 days ago (January 7th, 2008) | |
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MIghty Mighty meandering. Like the kind done when getting a new guitar and seeing what she's capable of. The buzz was a little annoying at first, but mentally tuned it out and went on with the pleasant ride. Sounds like this was done in the wee hours of the morning well after the cats and dogs have been asleep for awhile. It's nice when the mood takes one over eh? Check out my latest song called Tea and Scones
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| Ibstrat said 687 days ago (January 9th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for your comments-Yes I think I recorded this around 1 a.m.I need to get more sleep! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| wonderpus said 687 days ago (January 9th, 2008) | |
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Remind me to stop by when you decide to play the phonebook - cause man you make anything exciting and a joy to hear. Great playing - I'm really in awe. Check out my latest song called She's Gonna Blow
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| Ibstrat said 686 days ago (January 10th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for the positive feedback.I've been working on the phonebook for a couple weeks but I'm only 1/2 way thru letter A.I'll let you know when I finish it.Thanks for checking out my song! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| ajnorth said 680 days ago (January 17th, 2008) | |
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brilliant guitar playing. I wish I was this good! It maybe basically just one chords, but there is enough interest there to keep you listening. Adam Check out my latest song called All your games (v2)
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| woofer3 said 590 days ago (April 15th, 2008) | |
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riffage Enjoyed this very much. Precise and accurate and clean with some lovely runs. John. Check out my latest song called coalhouse blues
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| MarkHolbrook said 168 days ago (June 11th, 2009) | |
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Well the experiment work... how did you do this on one guitar!? Your fingers must be really long! Heh heh... Very nice! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge
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Feter
I can hear the first chord progression isnt all
bluesy pickin start with one chord ?or I m wrong?
I love it very moody and cool groove indeed .
thnx alot for sharin it !!