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| Ibstrat said 500 days ago (July 14th, 2008) | |
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I'm glad you enjoyed it- thanks very much. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| AcetyleneJukebox said 503 days ago (July 12th, 2008) | |
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Lovely I am familiar with the first two pieces. They sound pretty good on electric. Nice playing. Much enjoyed. Check out my latest song called Malphunktion
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| Ibstrat said 500 days ago (July 14th, 2008) | |
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I'd certainly prefer to use a nylon string, but I have to go with what I got! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Feter said 503 days ago (July 12th, 2008) | |
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Electric Lute Land Oustanding my friend ..by all mean I was thinkin you ll charmed us with such gem ..what a magical piece ..the elect Lute speaks so elegant with alot of deep tones here ..thank you Sir !! ..these were more than any one can put on words to praise .. thnx alot for sharin !!! 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 500 days ago (July 14th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Feter This is a great idea(the challenge)I appreciate your comments! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Moviz said 503 days ago (July 12th, 2008) | |
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If the Lute had been electrified in those days, I'm sure they would have used it more often after hearing this. This sounds fantastic, three lovely pieces perfectly played. Sorry about the hand and hope it recovers soon, cheers M Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie
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| Ibstrat said 500 days ago (July 14th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Moviz I used to play music like this all the time before my hand got Weird.Glad you liked the electric version! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Bob Rodgers said 502 days ago (July 12th, 2008) | |
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This is fantastic Mark, just superb! I love the sound of the lute and your playing here is just amazing! Three beautiful pieces and three gems here! I really enjoyed this! Thanks! Check out my latest song called In My Mind
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| Ibstrat said 500 days ago (July 14th, 2008) | |
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Thanks very much for the comment. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| composerclark said 502 days ago (July 12th, 2008) | |
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Renaissance = Good Music Wow! This is cool. I've played these for years, so I'm thrilled to hear them here at MJ's, and they work really well on electric. I absolutely love renaissance music. It's a great source of music for guitarists, because it was a period when the lute was king, or at least close to the top of the instrument food chain, and so a lot of fantastic music was written for it, all of which transcribes well to guitar. The classical period, on the other hand, was what I call the Dark Ages for the guitar. But I digress... I hope you do some more of these! Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall
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| Ibstrat said 500 days ago (July 14th, 2008) | |
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I really miss playing this stuff on nylon string- John Dowland etc. is some of my favorite music in the world.I agree about the classical period and guitar.I love Sor's music but was never a big fan of Guiliani,Aguado or any of those guys.Thanks for not freaking out about the electric- Segovia would have chased me around the room and tried to kill me with his cane! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| dajama said 502 days ago (July 12th, 2008) | |
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First off this has the best title ever; you've outdone yourself, and can now safely be called the king of puns! Great playing, and very nice pieces, too. Not music I was familiar with prior to this, but very beautiful. I particularly like the second piece. Very nicely done. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)
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| Ibstrat said 499 days ago (July 15th, 2008) | |
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I'm running out of puns- I may need to think of some serious titles.Thanks for checking out my song! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| elfdaughter said 502 days ago (July 12th, 2008) | |
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Stunning work. I'm familiar with all three of these pieces. Never heard them played on electric. They sound simply stunning - and I didn't catch the timing mishap! Hope your hand gets better! Check out my latest song called Carol of the Bells 2009
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| Ibstrat said 499 days ago (July 15th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for checking it out.Hopefully someday I'll play on a real lute! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| DWL said 502 days ago (July 12th, 2008) | |
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Exquisite! Nuff said. Fantastic Mark. I bow to your wondrous skill. 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 496 days ago (July 18th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for your support. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| lengold said 502 days ago (July 12th, 2008) | |
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Fantastic playing Mark. They sound wonderful - and to be able to squat a mosquito at the same time is unbelievable. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut
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| Ibstrat said 496 days ago (July 18th, 2008) | |
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Maybe I have a gimmick here-I'll start playing then "release the mosquitos! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| guitapick said 502 days ago (July 12th, 2008) | |
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Disappointed... ...I was expecting some 16th century distortion and feedback. What's wrong with you? ;) I used to play these. You really do them soooo well. I know it must be a bit of a disappointment for you, not being able to play acoustic, but please accept my sincerest applause for how you've been able to translate the genre(s) to your electric. It's not a distraction in any way. The lines are beautifully separated and articulated. The sound is genuine, sincere, and loving. You're a hell of a player, Mark...and thanks for the download. I shall carry these gems with me. The mosquito...ahhhhh...hope you got 'im.... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral
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| Ibstrat said 496 days ago (July 18th, 2008) | |
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Actually I missed- but he didn't return until after I had finished the piece! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Ed Hannifin said 502 days ago (July 12th, 2008) | |
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Sometimes, ...try as I might to come up with some in-joke or wisecrack, I have to just give it up and say: Heck with it. This is just flat out GREAT. Reminds me very much of John Renbourn's Lady & The Unicorn and The Hermit albums...maybe a bit of Sir John A Lot Of and The Black Balloon...All of which are frequent listens and favorites. I credit the first with getting me through high school and a couple of the latter got me through grad school... You manage to get a very suitable tone for lute compositions out of the Ibanez... If you haven't yet check it out, I might suggest Richard Thompson's 1000 Years Of Popular Music, which includes his early music/Renaissance version of 'Oops, I Did It Again'... I'm now awaiting your Renaissance version of 'Walk Don't Run'. And the madrigal version of 'Sweet Child O' Mine'... Ed Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)
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| Ibstrat said 496 days ago (July 18th, 2008) | |
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I'm a big fan of John Renbourne.His playing of early music sounds more authentic than most classical players who are sometimes more concerned with technical perfection than playing with feeling.I will start working on "Sweet Child" right away. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Jarvoid said 502 days ago (July 12th, 2008) | |
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Root toot for the Lute very nicely laid back pieces,good job. Jarvoid Check out my latest song called Witches in Texas-'Hallowe'en Challenge 2009'
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| Ibstrat said 496 days ago (July 18th, 2008) | |
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Only problem is I can't make any loot with this music! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| peacepiano said 502 days ago (July 12th, 2008) | |
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Delicate Even on an electric, this still has the delicacy you would expect from the period instrument. As always your playing brings out the best in the music. Thanks Bill Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known
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| Ibstrat said 496 days ago (July 18th, 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 496 days ago (July 18th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Michael- I appreciate your comments. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| sloparts said 502 days ago (July 12th, 2008) | |
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The King will be very pleased by this. Excellent as always Mark, but I would have expected nothing less form you. The fact that these three pieces are all from the time frame where they would have been appropriate for the Kings court only makes them that much more enjoyable. Thanks for posting these 3 beautifully done works Mark, Bravo Maestro Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something
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| Ibstrat said 496 days ago (July 18th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Ed.I'm glad you enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| J.A.Stewart said 502 days ago (July 12th, 2008) | |
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More Mead... More Wenches... for my musician friend here. Lovely chill-out music, Mark. Your versatility is a delight. Hmmm... thanks for the tip. I'm blaming all my flubs on mosquitoes from now on. ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland
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| Ibstrat said 496 days ago (July 18th, 2008) | |
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Mosquitoes were my idea.You can have horseflies. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Elevator_Funk said 501 days ago (July 13th, 2008) | |
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... Have you tried out the Taylor T5? I want one very badly. Plays like an electric, sounds excellent as an amplified acoustic. Might be good for your hand. Expensive of course, but I'm thinking of saving up for one. Check out my latest song called Post Nasal Drip
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| Ibstrat said 496 days ago (July 18th, 2008) | |
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I've tried a bunch of guitars- electric and acoustic with no luck.Thanks for the suggestion! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| caroline said 501 days ago (July 13th, 2008) | |
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i've had this piece of loveliness.... open on my desktop waiting for me to tell you how much i like it - it sounds so ... erm... civilised - does that make sense? i'm off now to practice my deportment - thank you xox Check out my latest song called clink that link mjrf
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| Ibstrat said 496 days ago (July 18th, 2008) | |
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I'm not sure how civilized anything was in the 1500's,but I know what you mean.Thanks for the comment! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| 12parsecs said 501 days ago (July 13th, 2008) | |
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... if ever there was a period sounding electric guitar tone, this is it. excellent sounding. is this a mic'd amp or something in gb? tasty reverb. perfectly played, imo. very good meter, great phrasing and dynamics. can't tell when the mosquito bit you. Check out my latest song called Through
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| Ibstrat said 496 days ago (July 18th, 2008) | |
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I'm using Line 6 Gearbox and a crappy old version of Ableton- no amp.Thanks for checking out my song! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Ibstrat said 496 days ago (July 18th, 2008) | |
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Thanks a lot. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| magnatone said 500 days ago (July 14th, 2008) | |
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Electric Lute I knew I'd love this before I even hit play - afterall, it's YOU! Your playing skill is hard to grok - this is just amazing to my ears. Did you learn these for the challenge, or are they in your bag of tricks anyway? Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown
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| Ibstrat said 496 days ago (July 18th, 2008) | |
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A few years ago(before I messed up my hand) I was playing a lot of classical guitar.I kind of relearned these- I used to play them quite a bit.Glad you liked it! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| jiguma said 500 days ago (July 14th, 2008) | |
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Mark Lovely playing as usual. I'd probably like to hear a little less reverb and a little less ringing in the RH channel. Typically wonderful playing - would love to hear you with a good recording setup. Thanks for this, I enjoyed it. Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)
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| Ibstrat said 496 days ago (July 19th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Neil, I'm probably not seeing any new equipment in the future.My daughter starts college in 2009,I might have that a little paid off by 2016 when my son goes into college.So I'm thinking maybe around 2026 or so. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| Doadars Uncle said 499 days ago (July 15th, 2008) | |
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Sweet! Delicate and thoughtful. The tones are superb. Nice production. It feels as though it's being played in a vast hall in the presence of the king. The title is awesome. Doug Check out my latest song called Capitalist's Drag
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| Ibstrat said 495 days ago (July 19th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for the comment.If you like this kind of stuff check out the music of John Dowland it's incredible. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| HenriROGERsoloandbands said 497 days ago (July 17th, 2008) | |
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Mosquito This one knew what good music is :-) I hope you'll get your left hand back to normal soon . All the voicings are very clear and softly played . Beautifull interpretation . Check out my latest song called HyperKineziK 1/1
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| Ibstrat said 495 days ago (July 19th, 2008) | |
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Thanks Henri- not sure about the hand it seems to be permanent. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| HenriROGERsoloandbands said 495 days ago (July 19th, 2008) | |
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musicians health It's terrible when the ability of playing music is reduced for us. It gives more value to what you share here with us . I suffer from my ears , I have to deal with it and it won't make me stop playing music . It's tronger than us . Check out my latest song called HyperKineziK 1/1
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| BossHook said 496 days ago (July 18th, 2008) | |
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Really enjoyed this, so unique and beautifully played. Check out my latest song called You're Like Whiskey
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| Ibstrat said 491 days ago (July 23rd, 2008) | |
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Thanks very much-glad you enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| dirigent said 490 days ago (July 24th, 2008) | |
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Electric Lute Land Oh my God, how beautiful! A noble performance, very skilful and full of atmosphere, makes my day :-) Check out my latest song called Autumn
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| Ibstrat said 485 days ago (July 29th, 2008) | |
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Thanks for checking it out- I really appreciate it. Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm
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| paul f. page said 485 days ago (July 29th, 2008) | |
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Oh... ...how I love classical guitar. You play with such a sensitive touch. Each one of these tunes is beautifully performed. I very much like the "live" hall. It's probably not as authentic as a "real" venue, but the resonance you have created is really engaging and brings the music up very close and provides such warmth throughout your performance. Nice. Congratulations on a beautiful set. (Ah. The tuning is impeccable, too. What a pleasure.) Peace. Paul Check out my latest song called Double Etude
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| VicDiesel said 482 days ago (August 1st, 2008) | |
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Good interpretation You adapt your style well to these pieces. I guess an electric guitar is actually more like a lute than the acoustic guitar is: your playing here is a lot more subtle than a classical guitarist would have approached it. Very lutelike. Some interesting comments on this track. You're right that Segovia didn't like electric guitars. I read an interview with Chet Atkins where he tells about meeting the master, who was just going on a rant about electric instrument. Chet wisely didn't mention that he in fact played electric. Check out my latest song called Desert Stars
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| LunaTrick said 393 days ago (October 30th, 2008) | |
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I'm stunned... This is truly delightful... and I really like the effect it produces on the electric. I'm really enjoying your music and your talent! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
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| MarkHolbrook said 168 days ago (June 11th, 2009) | |
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Wow I started to learn this kind of guitar but didn't want to take the time when I was young. I wished I had when I listen to you play. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge
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| davidsmith99 said 166 days ago (June 13th, 2009) | |
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Renaissance... Plugged In Fine music, beautifully played. Check out my latest song called Dizzy-ish
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Godchaser
Such a sweet sound and as is always the case you're touch is wonderful.I could listen to this many times over....beautiful piece.
Daniel