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Song for my amazing wife.Photo is Acadia National Park which we visited last week.
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| Ibstrat said 575 days ago (April 30th, 2008) | |
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Thanks so much for your support.Glad you liked it. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| futzpucker said 577 days ago (April 28th, 2008) | |
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Achingly lovely... This is another beautiful gem from you, but something very special comes across here. It speaks of a wonderful, warm relationship. Not only have I downloaded this, I will send a copy to my daughter, who loves peaceful, gorgeous music composed with obvious heart. So very, very beautiful... Blessings to you and Karen. Check out my latest song called Just As It Is
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| Ibstrat said 575 days ago (April 30th, 2008) | |
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Thanks a lot Your positive comments always put me in a good mood. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| sloparts said 577 days ago (April 28th, 2008) | |
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Soft and gentle like a lovely woman A very amazing piece of music Mark, for what is I'm sure an amazing woman. I did a few songs for my wife before she passed away and she got to hear them all. I'm thankful I took the time to tell her how much I loved her before it was too late. And now I have the music to remember her with. I'm also glad that you did too. We never know how much time we have, so don't waste it. Enjoy the joy of a wonderful woman by your side. Beautiful piece of music Mark. Thank you Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something
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| Ibstrat said 575 days ago (April 30th, 2008) | |
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Great words of advice.Thanks for checking out my song. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Feter said 577 days ago (April 28th, 2008) | |
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Song for Karen awesome ..this is just awesome ...alot of grace and honesty here .true heartfelt ..cant believe this is a strat !! so delicate ..thnx alot for sharin such gem !! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )
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| Ibstrat said 575 days ago (April 30th, 2008) | |
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Strat Yes it's the same guitar that I've used on every song.I have a house full of guitars but only 1 that doesn't cause hand pain... totally weird. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Tiny_Man_Inside said 577 days ago (April 28th, 2008) | |
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The phrasing is spot on. timing and touch are just so perfect. Check out my latest song called Left to Swing (w/ The Composer)
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| Ibstrat said 575 days ago (April 30th, 2008) | |
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Thanks glad you enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Godchaser said 577 days ago (April 29th, 2008) | |
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Another beauty Your posts always have such a soul to them regardless of title,picture or subject matter and even if not knowing this being a song for your wife is still so dripping with sweet emotion.A beautiful piece of work. Daniel Check out my latest song called As i Walk
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| Ibstrat said 575 days ago (May 1st, 2008) | |
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That's a really nice thing to say.I've always preferred "feel" music to technical music.If I am putting some of that across that's great! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| rsorensen said 577 days ago (April 29th, 2008) | |
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beautiful song she must feel pretty honored. this is very well done. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up
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| Ibstrat said 575 days ago (May 1st, 2008) | |
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Thanks Your latest song blew me away. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| said 577 days ago (April 29th, 2008) | |
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Nice. Do I detect "Ode to Joy"? Very Randy my friend. What a beautiful piece for an amazing person. Glad to meet her. Awe struck.. |
| Ibstrat said 575 days ago (May 1st, 2008) | |
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Randy I've probably taught "Dee" a few hundred times. Maybe some of it rubbed off.Randy is probably me favorite metal player.Everything he did had tremendous soul.I think he was intrigued with all of the possibilities the guitar had to offer- not just power chords and flash solos.Speaking of soul- just checked out "Tears".That is some top notch playing.Phrasing like that can't be taught.You have to be born with it! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Moviz said 577 days ago (April 29th, 2008) | |
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Well Karen must be pleased with this dedication.... it's just beautiful and filled with tenderness and feeling, regards M Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie
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| Ibstrat said 574 days ago (May 1st, 2008) | |
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Thanks a lot Moviz.Glad you enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| composerclark said 577 days ago (April 29th, 2008) | |
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Carry on Man, I wish I were your wife! Uh... no, that didn't come out right... What I mean is, WHAT'S SHE GOT THAT I DON'T??? No, I just re-read that last sentence, and I'm pretty sure that didn't come out right either... Okay, last try: This is very beautiful, as I'm sure is your wife! There! I feel a lot better now. As you were. Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall
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| Ibstrat said 574 days ago (May 1st, 2008) | |
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Thanks Clark Is this an example of pan-diatonic writing? Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| composerclark said 573 days ago (May 2nd, 2008) | |
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Pan-diatonic Well, if "pan-diatonic" means "the ravings of a madman", then yes; absolutely! ;+) Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall
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| ktb said 577 days ago (April 29th, 2008) | |
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beautiful simply outstanding. A lovely tribute to your significant other. Mark, your recordings are always sooo clean and pure. Right up front and pro sounding. also, after I d/l'd I noticed you didn't 'tag' the mp3 file. You'll want to do that so when this gem pops up on someone's player they'll look and say "ah yes" Ibstrat! Check out my latest song called Texas stump
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| Ibstrat said 574 days ago (May 1st, 2008) | |
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Yes I keep forgetting to do that.Thanks for reminding me! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Ed Hannifin said 577 days ago (April 29th, 2008) | |
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Dagnab it! I've got a 'Song For Karen' too! Now everyone's going to think I'm just jumping on the "Karen song" bandwagon, going with the latest trend... Talk about a "bell-like tone", Mark...this is sonorous and chiming and gorgeous. Its overtones have overtones! Great feeling to this... Ed Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)
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| Ibstrat said 575 days ago (April 30th, 2008) | |
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So if the overtones have overtones that means that the D chord I am playing is actually a Dmajor7(b7,b9,9,#9,11,#11,b13,13)chord. Cool! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| MarkHolbrook said 577 days ago (April 29th, 2008) | |
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So perfectly played! So relaxing and beautiful! Wow... Thanks LB!!! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge
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| Ibstrat said 573 days ago (May 2nd, 2008) | |
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Thanks for checking out my song! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Ibstrat said 573 days ago (May 2nd, 2008) | |
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Thanks so much Yeman! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Skean said 577 days ago (April 29th, 2008) | |
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Master piece Simply beautiful your wife must feel happy what a blessing. Thanks for sharing.. Kudos Peace, Love & Respect --- Kenta Check out my latest song called Let's Go Trippy
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| Ibstrat said 573 days ago (May 2nd, 2008) | |
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Not sure if it qualifies as a masterpiece, but I'm really glad you liked it! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Ibstrat said 573 days ago (May 2nd, 2008) | |
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Actually she hasn't heard it yet!Her birthday is in a few days-I'm going to let her hear it then. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| DWL said 577 days ago (April 29th, 2008) | |
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Perfect! It's what I've come to expect of you. Excellent playing and a wonderful tone. 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 573 days ago (May 2nd, 2008) | |
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Thanks Dick.Always great to hear from you. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| guitapick said 576 days ago (April 29th, 2008) | |
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Cadillac Mountain... ...is astounding at sunrise, driving down towards the clouds...we had a tiny car which we hid behind a boulder so we could camp on the top there one night...left at sunrise...I'll never forget that... ...another wonderful tune, Mark...gorgeous chord inversions and your touch/technique/expression is beyond words... Best to you, maestro... Bob Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral
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| Ibstrat said 573 days ago (May 2nd, 2008) | |
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Thanks Bob.Acadia is quite amazing.I really wrote the song very fast-not sure it is as great as everybody says.I'm glad you liked it. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| J.A.Stewart said 576 days ago (April 29th, 2008) | |
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Plucking Them Heartstrings Tunes from the heart are always the best. Case in point... this one. A loving touch comes through loud and clear. Lovely, dreamy stuff, Mark. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland
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| Ibstrat said 573 days ago (May 2nd, 2008) | |
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Hey you stole my idea of hugging a dog in your picture! Now everyone is going to think that you are as sensitive and caring as I am! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| lengold said 576 days ago (April 29th, 2008) | |
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Mark - you just make that guitar sing - beautifully. Lovely tone. Sublime composition. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut
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| Ibstrat said 572 days ago (May 3rd, 2008) | |
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Thanks Lengold.Your comments are much appreciated. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| kassia said 576 days ago (April 29th, 2008) | |
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Beautiful Play if for her often - what an incredible gift. Your playing is gorgeous - thank you for sharing this very personal piece. Check out my latest song called Deep Majesty
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| Ibstrat said 572 days ago (May 3rd, 2008) | |
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Thanks very much.Glad you liked it! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Ibstrat said 572 days ago (May 3rd, 2008) | |
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Thanks for checking out my song.I love your music. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Scott Carmichael said 575 days ago (April 30th, 2008) | |
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beautiful... Mark... you're so patient with each measure as you carefully and deliberately distribute your heart for her across this 4 and a half minutes of wordless clarity... your a pro Check out my latest song called Good Morning
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| Ibstrat said 572 days ago (May 3rd, 2008) | |
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Thanks Scott.I'm really happy that some people are listening to my music.I have huge respect for your talent. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Robert Rayner said 575 days ago (April 30th, 2008) | |
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Such gentle passion This is beautiful Mark. What a lovely gift for your wife. My wife asked me why I dont write something like this for her. If only I could, if only sigh Check out my latest song called She Dreams of Love
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| Ibstrat said 571 days ago (May 4th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for the comment-much appreciated! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| davisamerica said 575 days ago (April 30th, 2008) | |
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well well mark is a beauty ... downloaded and thanks for that! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)
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| Ibstrat said 571 days ago (May 4th, 2008) | |
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I'm just glad to have somebody listening to my music.Thanks! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| aclarke said 575 days ago (April 30th, 2008) | |
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Musical sincerity I'm all about writing songs for amazing wives! Guess I was foolish to think I was the only one who had one! Outstanding playing and an absolutely beautiful song. Question- Did you hike up Cadillac Mtn while you were there? Check out my latest song called Ballad of The Little Tiki
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| Ibstrat said 571 days ago (May 4th, 2008) | |
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Well we drove up which is probably cheating! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Vic Holman said 575 days ago (April 30th, 2008) | |
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Mark! I am going to have to assume that you are a very patient man. Because it really comes through on this really nice piece. well, actually on most of your tunes. very sweet! Check out my latest song called November
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| Ibstrat said 571 days ago (May 4th, 2008) | |
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Well you have to be pretty patient to teach 60-70 guitar lessons per week.No, you're on the wrong string...NO YOU"RE ON THE WRONG FRET!..NO YOU'RE ON THE WRONG STRING AND FRET YOU #$%*&#! %^&*$#@! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| paul f. page said 575 days ago (April 30th, 2008) | |
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Rightfully... ...there are an awful lot of wonderful comments here. Your playing is just so mellow and so beautiful. I thoroughly enjoyed this gentle song and the fact that you kept it simple and uncluttered. It is one of the very best guitar solos I've ever heard! Peace. Paul Check out my latest song called Double Etude
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| Ibstrat said 571 days ago (May 4th, 2008) | |
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Wow that is an amazing compliment.I did kind of try to keep it simple.In fact I think the whole thing is completely diatonic.Thanks so much for the comment! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| saymme said 574 days ago (May 1st, 2008) | |
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( : What a Beautifl wife You must have This is..10s ThankYou so great You put it here |
| Ibstrat said 571 days ago (May 4th, 2008) | |
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Thanks a lot for checking out my song! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Doug Somers said 574 days ago (May 1st, 2008) | |
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Quiet and shining What beauty to hear, played with skill and deep feeling. A wondrous tribute! Thanks for letting us know your wife a little better. I can tell she is very special. Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)
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| Ibstrat said 571 days ago (May 4th, 2008) | |
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I always appreciate your comments.Thanks very much! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| John Stebbe said 574 days ago (May 2nd, 2008) | |
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Beautiful This song evokes peace, serenity, and order, which most of us lack. It gives me a hint of what life could be like someday. Expertly played and recorded. A treat. I like the part where you go to the second chord in the theme (a IV chord?) while the melody plays the fifth degree of the scale, creating a ninth -- genuius! Check out my latest song called NECAP Test song
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| Ibstrat said 571 days ago (May 4th, 2008) | |
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I'm pretty sure that I've never done anything that qualifies as genius(Don't know if you've ever seen the Looney tunes where Wile E. Coyote keeps saying "Wile E. Coyote, super genius"-that's genius.)But I greatly appreciate your comments! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| gail60 said 573 days ago (May 2nd, 2008) | |
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Hey Mark You are so talented. This is beautiful and such a nice dedication to your wife. I really enjoyed this alot. Thanks for sharing your heart with us. Check out my latest song called Sweet September
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| Ibstrat said 571 days ago (May 4th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Gail.I have to say that your music was a big influence on this- esp. "Beautiful Morning" Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| ElkkukklE said 573 days ago (May 3rd, 2008) | |
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. Just perfect. Check out my latest song called Prog Jam-(Intro)
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| Ibstrat said 569 days ago (May 7th, 2008) | |
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Thanks very much for the comment. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| VicDiesel said 572 days ago (May 3rd, 2008) | |
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Lovely.... lovely.... Impeccable playing as always, imaginative, lovely to behold, and it's even in waltz time. Just lovely. Check out my latest song called Desert Stars
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| Ibstrat said 569 days ago (May 7th, 2008) | |
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Thanks very much, and thanks for the "Dirt Roads" download! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Norman Goodman said 571 days ago (May 4th, 2008) | |
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Blew me away Beautiful! Awesome playing! Last time I wrote a song for my wife she ran to the bathroom and cried....only because she felt the time I spent playing and recording the tripe I called a song could have been better served charging up billable hours at the firm and increasing our family`s personal wealth. But this is not the case with your song. Reminds me of Metheny`s work on ECM. Did I say great playing!!!! Hope you wife loved it I sure did! Check out my latest song called Sailing Across a Sea of Light Pt II
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| Ibstrat said 569 days ago (May 7th, 2008) | |
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Thank you very much.You are an incredible guitarist with first rate recording skills-I really enjoy your music! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| dajama said 571 days ago (May 4th, 2008) | |
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Amazing piece of music. Lovely melody, emotional and warm, and, of ourse, terrific playing. I love the resonant, rich sound you get, and the impeccable touch always floors me. Excellent track. Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing it with us. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)
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| Ibstrat said 568 days ago (May 7th, 2008) | |
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Thanks very much.I just discovered(a little late) "Turn Away Slowly".What a great song-Ed sounds terrific! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Ibstrat said 568 days ago (May 7th, 2008) | |
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I guess my tastes are pretty eclectic- talent as big as yours is impossible to ignore!I appreciate your listening to my stuff. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| AEROjet said 571 days ago (May 5th, 2008) | |
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Oh joy. I think this is just wonderful. You have a great sense of phrasing, and your tone is washed out with reverb. Instantly I'm calm. I almost want to hear this against a backdrop of dragonflies in a grassy field. It's very "nature-esque." Check out my latest song called You Got Me (remix)
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| Ibstrat said 568 days ago (May 7th, 2008) | |
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Actually putting dragonflies on it is a good idea.I would if I knew how to do it!I checked out some of your jazz stuff-you are really talented.Hope you like Berklee- don't take the mega-chops players too seriously. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| HenriROGERsoloandbands said 570 days ago (May 5th, 2008) | |
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You're drawing the right signs . Wonderfull . Check out my latest song called HyperKineziK 1/1
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| Ibstrat said 568 days ago (May 7th, 2008) | |
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Glad to see you back.Thanks! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| jiguma said 570 days ago (May 5th, 2008) | |
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Beautiful Mark, another gem from you. Lovely playing, all warm and heartfelt. Much better recordings of late. Would love to be able to do this. Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)
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| Ibstrat said 568 days ago (May 7th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Neil.Your new song sounds great! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| bud said 570 days ago (May 5th, 2008) | |
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She's very lucky and I bet you feel you are too. It's our 23rd wedding anniversary today - Lisa and I - and this is a beautiful piece to contemplate the years with. Thanks. Check out my latest song called try not to think
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| Ibstrat said 568 days ago (May 7th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Bud really enjoying your music.You know how to rock! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| ziti said 570 days ago (May 5th, 2008) | |
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this is as pretty as guitar can get....deeply touching, and masterfully played. awesome awesome awesome deepest of bows, master z Check out my latest song called All Smokey
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| Ibstrat said 568 days ago (May 7th, 2008) | |
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Actually I was just joking about being called master.Maybe if I live to be 120 or so I can be called a true master. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| thoddi said 566 days ago (May 9th, 2008) | |
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beautiful Oh my, what beauty pours out of your guitar. You have such a warm and soulful way of moving your fingers across those frets. Your wife must adore this... you express your love for her so well in this piece. Absolute fan here! Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve
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| Ibstrat said 559 days ago (May 16th, 2008) | |
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Thanks I really like your music. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Bob Rodgers said 560 days ago (May 15th, 2008) | |
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This is beautiful, lovely warm sound and played with so much feeling, I enjoyed this very much! Thanks! Check out my latest song called In My Mind
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| Ibstrat said 545 days ago (May 30th, 2008) | |
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I appreciate your listening. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Firesign said 558 days ago (May 17th, 2008) | |
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Wonderful but now my wife Karen has asked me why I have done such a beautiful song for her! Check out my latest song called December 1985-2008
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| Ibstrat said 545 days ago (May 30th, 2008) | |
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There seem to be quite a few Karens around! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Char said 547 days ago (May 28th, 2008) | |
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Obviously, Your language of love is music from your heart that is as natural and soothing as the tide. You are very skilled and the piece is effortless. Thanks for sharing. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)
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| Ibstrat said 545 days ago (May 30th, 2008) | |
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Thanks really glad you enjoyed it! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| 12parsecs said 517 days ago (June 27th, 2008) | |
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10 points for 7s and 9s from 12p! dood, WOW back at you. sorry i haven't checked this song out until now. very sweet, pretty chords. almost meloncholy, but hopeful. (yes, chords convey emotions... at least to me.) you write with a lot of nice, slightly dissonant 9ths and 7ths... right up my alley. nice tone, verb and delay too. very well done. ha, nice to the last chord. i might have even left out the root of the last chord and ended on the 9th-ish chord you had there. but then i like to torture people like that. ('no closure for you! haha!') Check out my latest song called Through
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| Boundless said 219 days ago (April 21st, 2009) | |
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Such great tone For a delightful piece. I was soloing over it just now - couldn't resist. Really lovely. Tender. Peaceful. Thanks for a dear moment. Check out my latest song called Here to Hear - collab
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| Boundless said 219 days ago (April 21st, 2009) | |
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PS : I've got my first download now. Check out my latest song called Here to Hear - collab
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magnatone
oh wow - this is beautiful! What a lovely love gift for your wife! Amazing guitar playing as usual, so from the heart. Thanks