Then the Rain (MJRF)

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Sorrow-then the rain
cleansing happiness undone
fields dark for planting

To my friends, in their times of sorrow...wherever and whenever you may be...

I recorded this tune my first year, here. Got some really nice comments and some suggestions about recording technique. Took some time to change the EQ and reverb and remove a very little "snag"...and this is how it turned out. It's in this form on my CD, "Above the Surface" (http://cdbaby.com/cd/bobprince).

Thank you MacJams...

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Song Stats

Hits: 1252
Comments: 89
Fans: 43
Plays: 131
Downloads: 0
Votes: 5
Uploaded: Feb 03, 2009 - 08:25:27 PM
Last Updated: Feb 05, 2009 - 05:12:54 AM Last Played: Mar 14, 2010 - 02:46:37 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
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Hardware:

Fernandez Grand Concert Classical Guitar
Rode NT3 condenser mic
M-Audio Firewire 410 Interface

Software:

GB2

Comments

DarkPlanet	DarkPlanet said 407 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
	Great wooden Tone Listening now and its great! Check out my latest song called The Beat

guitapick	guitapick said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Thanks, Tom... ...I love the wooden tone...and the sound of the finger hitting the string...the guitar is just a beautiful, beautiful instrument... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 407 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
	everyone should have rain song sound quality sounds great! and of course the playing. impeccable! Check out my latest song called Happy You

guitapick	guitapick said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	~ Thanks, Vic...keep 'em coming... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

magnatone	magnatone said 407 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
	Then the Rain what an incredible guitarist you are bob!!! This is so impressive in every imaginable way - so great to see a post from you - it's been awhile! Check out my latest song called Confluence

guitapick	guitapick said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	I've been... ...very busy. Got lots of tunes ready to record, though...just looking for the time...thanks, Karen. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

bud	bud said 407 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
	Thanks for posting this Bob My mom passed away at 3am this morning. I had the privilege of being with her. She lived a good 88 years. It would be hard to find a gentler soul. This track is just what I needed to hear tonight. Check out my latest song called All Fall Down w/Particledots

guitapick	guitapick said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	My father... ...came out of an "irreversible" coma the minute I arrived at the hospital and put my hand on his. He stayed with us all for two more days and then passed on in peace...so sad the passage of time...and so glorious...I'm sure she was a wonderful, wonderful person, Kevin. Peace. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 407 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
	Smooth. Congrats on the new album. It sounds fantastic! Has a very "mid-evil" twist for lack of a better term. Nice! Really sounds good my friend. Check out my latest song called I'm Missing You

guitapick	guitapick said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Hey man... ...I've been remiss on your tunes and will rectify that situation, pronto... Thanks for the visit, Chris...glad you liked the tune. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Really lush guitar sound.. Exquisite playing in the Hedges/Kotke mode... colourful chordwork... super dynamics. That Fernandez sounds a treat... I'd love to try one! Excellent work! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

guitapick

guitapick said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)

Kottke...
...was a big influence. I'll investigate Hedges. Thanks for the tip!

I got the Fernandez in LA when I couldn't afford this awesome handbuilt at a luthier's shop. Japanese company had hired luthiers from Spain's famous Fernandez company to take on some apprentices. He told me, basically, that it was a no-brainer. I couldn't have agreed more. I love this guitar...

Thank you.

Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

caroline	caroline said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	gentle, soothing.... i enjoyed this very much - thank you x Check out my latest song called i'm a reunion maid MJRF 2010

guitapick	guitapick said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	You are... ...welcome... Thank YOU... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Rebsie	Rebsie said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Gorgeous Wow, this is beautiful, Bob. What a gift you have. And captured with authentic warmth and richness of tone. I probably shouldn't say this, but I love the string-squeak! I always think a judiciously placed bit of finger-noise enhances the character of an acoustic piece. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

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guitapick said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)

That's funny...
When I was studying classical guitar, everyone was so into Segovia's ability to minimize those "annoying squeakers"...
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Sir Segovia's got hands the size of a grizzly bear's paws.
But I tried and tried 'till I got pretty good at it...
...'till one night, while I was playing, I thought to myself:
"Hmmmm...I actually LIKE that squeak in that spot...and that one...in FACT..."
Couldn't agree with you more, Rebsie...a "judiciously placed" bit of mouse noise is sweet...and sometimes unavoidable...
"It is what it is", as they say.

Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

jiguma	jiguma said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Beautiful post Bob! Lovely playing and a really nice recording. Like this a lot. Neil Check out my latest song called PBGB/jiguma Radio Interview

guitapick	guitapick said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Thanks Neil... ...and thanks so much for setting this gig up. I love your submission. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

tadashi	tadashi said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	beautiful And, it flavors about nature. Check out my latest song called ray of light (MJRF 2010)

guitapick	guitapick said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	~ Very, very happy to see you here, tadashi-san... Thank you... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Mcboy	Mcboy said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	beautiful as ever this song.....does not age at all....beautiful! Check out my latest song called Pickin the Smoke

guitapick	guitapick said 406 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Speaking of which... ...what's going on with "Sunday"...(I'm listening to it as I type)? You're a true inspiration to me and many, Mr. McBoy. So glad to see you back, again...for however long...a true master of thy craft... Thanks Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Feter	Feter said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Then the Rain This is magic ...a true classical ..true art ...your skill just impressed me ...Hats off to you ..thank you for the fine Art ! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

guitapick	guitapick said 406 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Thanks, Feter... ...my hat's off to you, sir...I'd love to meet some day... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Bob you've nailed it Oh dear... Bob what heart and ability on display here... you are capturing it so well.... "Sorrow - then rain" these seasons just keep rolling over us... when we get older, we've seen enough to know how to antisipate the after storm sun... bravo my friend... such wonderful compositionn & playing Check out my latest song called Mists (MJRF2010)

guitapick	guitapick said 406 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	I hadn't really considered... ...posting anything on this 'till you mentioned it on your comment, Scott. Made me feel a part of the community, you did... Thanks, man... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Bowman	Bowman said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Intimate, at times mournful and so beautifully played. Very satisfying to listen to Bob. Wonderful post. Charlie Check out my latest song called Sarah's Song-REV 1

guitapick	guitapick said 405 days ago (February 6th, 2009)
	Thanks, Charlie... ...for the listen and kind words. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	I remembered the title This is a beautiful song. Check out my latest song called Growler

guitapick	guitapick said 405 days ago (February 6th, 2009)
	Hey... ...thanks...we speak the same language...in words and music Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

lavalamp	lavalamp said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Oh man Your guitar work is sensational on this. Very moving piece. Keep 'em coming! LL Check out my latest song called The First Time

guitapick	guitapick said 403 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	Thanks... ...I shall endeavor to do just that... :) Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

sloparts	sloparts said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Nice piece Bob Full of soul, and sorrow, and redemption, and hope. Wonderful sound and feeling in your playing my friend and masterful recording. A very beautiful piece. Ed Check out my latest song called Tradin' New Blues for Old MJRF 2010

guitapick	guitapick said 403 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	~ Thanks, Ed...much appreciated Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

lengold	lengold said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Beautifully masterful. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called A Little Crazy with cchaplin

guitapick	guitapick said 402 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	Always makes me happy... ...to know you've been here, Len.. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Moviz	Moviz said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Lovely guitar work Pensively sublime and so calming. I could listen to this for hours Bob..... just beautiful, regards M Check out my latest song called The Hub of Life

guitapick	guitapick said 402 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	~ Thank you, Maurice Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 407 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	One of the first things I heard when checking out the site.I remember thinking if there are guitar players like this here then I have to join!Just a beautiful piece. Check out my latest song called Stop it

guitapick	guitapick said 402 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	High praise... ...indeed...you know how much I enjoy your sounds, Mark. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 406 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	You've always been... ...an outstanding player.... Over time, your recorded sound has gotten deeper, more alive, more airy and more resonant... A real treat over headphones... Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)

guitapick	guitapick said 402 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	My friend... ...thanks, Ed...now git one o' yours up here...please... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 406 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	thank you... Thank you Bob. Check out my latest song called Don't Let It Slip Away (with Bill Furner)

guitapick	guitapick said 402 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	You're welcome, Jack... ...it's more than a pleasure... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

kristyjo	kristyjo said 406 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Bob- this was one of my favorite MacJams tunes when you first posted it, and remains a favorite. Thanks for the reposting! Check out my latest song called Night Falls

guitapick	guitapick said 402 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	~ Thanks, kristyjo...I'm always looking forward to your next...how's the schoolyear going? I got a great technology grant for my school...just before the economy tanked...we'll be getting SmartBoards, laptop carts, computers, etc. Very happy about it... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

musichead	musichead said 406 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	Great Just great dynamics. Great touch! Put together very well. And great playing. What Imtrying to say is . Great!!! Check out my latest song called unnamed acoustic

guitapick	guitapick said 402 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	Thanks for... ...the translation...hehhehheh...thanks, man... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

SJB	SJB said 406 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	great Great composition and playing. The recording quality is brilliant and brings out the delicate timbre of your Fernandez. You have an excellent touch on this great sounding guitar. All the best Steve Check out my latest song called The New Mown Hay

guitapick	guitapick said 402 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	The guitar... ...has grown with me through the decades since I bought it...she's a beauty to be sure... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Elevator_Funk

Elevator_Funk said 405 days ago (February 6th, 2009)

...
it's always nice to hear good guitar players. I love the 'real' guitar sound. good tone and I like the way you pluck the strings, i can't see you playing, but I like the way you 'dig' the sounds out. I play heavy handed because I don't practice enough to develop a light touch, but here (to me) it sounds like you meant to claw those melody notes out while keeping a delicate touch on those chords. I dig it.

Check out my latest song called Earsplitting Sonic Goodness

guitapick	guitapick said 402 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	You know... ...I was blown away by just how delicate a touch was needed when I first got into the electric, years ago. Such a fine line between what you hear and what you play... Thanks for the visit...I love that guitar on your avatar, btw Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

egobandit	egobandit said 405 days ago (February 6th, 2009)
	Another gem BAck then and now, beautifully played! Check out my latest song called some sort of expert

guitapick	guitapick said 402 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	That... ...is a delicious looking glass of wine, sir...well done (I'm sure you'll change it, eventually...but I really like that avatar) Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Warren Smith

Warren Smith said 405 days ago (February 6th, 2009)

Squeek

Beautiful.

I enjoyed reading your exchange with Rebsie on the squeeks - that often we work so hard to "be" like some mentor, and then one day the realization comes that that isn't you ... and how liberating those moments are in the development of personal artistic expression.

This exquisite recording has a number of those little touches - giving it a warm and distinct personality.

Check out my latest song called Hey Alligator

guitapick	guitapick said 402 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	~ "...and how liberating those moments are in the development of personal artistic expression..." Well said...very well said Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

tokai	tokai said 404 days ago (February 7th, 2009)
	Beautiful man, you can really play and make it sound fantastic as a recording. Professional, ditto to your earlier comments. Check out my latest song called eiche/Gaylen75

guitapick	guitapick said 402 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	~ You know how much I enjoy your music...thanks for the listen... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Char	Char said 403 days ago (February 7th, 2009)
	I so love acoustic guitar and a classical style of playing. There is romance in those strings when caressed by skilled fingers with just the right touch. Beautiful. And it is a lovely sentiment to dedicate it to those who grieve. Thank you, Bob...you're a prince. :) Check out my latest song called Intangible Bud mix

guitapick	guitapick said 402 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	hmmmm.... ...a "prince"... sigh...yet, I'll never be king.... ;) Thank you, Charlene Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

davisamerica	davisamerica said 403 days ago (February 8th, 2009)
	oh no i didn't ..... sigh ... sorry ... way to long for me to miss hearing this beauty Bob. As always your guitar work just takes me to such great places. so well done man ... sincere kudos Check out my latest song called Shine (MJ Collab)

guitapick	guitapick said 402 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	Alright soldier! attenTION!!!! Sorry doesn't cut it in this brigade...regardless of your past metals and bravery! KP duty for the next MONTH!!! Well...alright...I'll let you go this time... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Parichayaka	Parichayaka said 402 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	perfect Such a beautiful song...still remember the melody from the first few times listening to it about a year ago. Glad you posted this new version, if only as a reminder at how inspiring your music is. Check out my latest song called un attimo di...

guitapick	guitapick said 400 days ago (February 10th, 2009)
	Thank you... ...so much...I hope to hear more of your music, soon, too...you are an inspiration to me. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

HenriROGERsoloandbands	HenriROGERsoloandbands said 401 days ago (February 10th, 2009)
	Chords Wonderful music .

guitapick	guitapick said 400 days ago (February 10th, 2009)
	~ Thanks, Henri Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

blaky smith	blaky smith said 401 days ago (February 10th, 2009)
	Emotion here a masterpiece, great, excellent playing, thank you Bob... Marc Check out my latest song called l'antidote (MJRF2010)

guitapick	guitapick said 400 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	Thanks Marc I enjoyed your latest, too Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

SmokeyVW

SmokeyVW said 401 days ago (February 10th, 2009)

Hawaiian
some thoughts evoked by your song:

it's like rain over the fields above Hilo - i should be happy to be here - but the circumstances are otherwise - at least i will attempt to record all this beauty in my mind's eye - so that someday, when it's appropriate, i will take out this memory and fully enjoy its wonders

thanks for the trip

Check out my latest song called Lunar Eclipse (w/ tonestones, awigze, scofugate)

guitapick	guitapick said 400 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	I finally have... ...some friends living in Hawaii...a place to stay...but, as with you, I'll have to let the sounds take me there, for now... Thanks Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

awigze	awigze said 401 days ago (February 10th, 2009)
	guitapick Lovely tones... beautiful and deep. I can imagine that I am sitting in an empty auditorium and you are on stage unaware that anyone is listening... In light of the losses that I have experienced in my family this past year, and tio what you have written in the description; it is indeed very healing. Check out my latest song called What About Me? by Sisters, sax added

guitapick	guitapick said 400 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	Healing... ...I'm glad I can be a part of that...as I know you are... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

dajama	dajama said 400 days ago (February 10th, 2009)
	I can never say I can never say enough about your playing - great touch and technique. The sound is perfect, great clear notes ringing out from the strings, and the faint rustle of fingers on strings. Magnificent. A lovely piece. Nicely done, my friend. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

DWL	DWL said 400 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	Beautiful Sorry I'm late, I missed lots of the MJRF and am just catching up Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Slave Cell (collab with echoroom)

guitapick	guitapick said 400 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	You're talking to... ..."Tom Tardy", here, Dick. No problem. Thanks for dropping by, man...see you later. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 400 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	When the heart speaks it is like this. Masterful phrasing and emotion. Such lovely spaces you create that say so much more than any words can capture. The production is none too shabby too, but it is transparent to the emotions you skillfully weave. Be well Bob, Doug Check out my latest song called Desert Dance II (MJRF2010)

maxjsl37	maxjsl37 said 399 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	Incredible The ambience you create here is awe inspiring. This is an absolutely beautiful piece. I think of the best times in my life when I listen to it. Thank you. Check out my latest song called Hair (with Reggie_Pole/Maxjsl37)

futzpucker	futzpucker said 399 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	Flawless technique, full heart This is a lovely, introspective, heartfelt piece, Bob. Your phrasing is compelling, drawing out the emotion to its peak. The sound of the recording is wonderful, as well. Gorgeous - a wonderful listen. And thank you for the haiku which complements the composition perfectly. You are an artist. Check out my latest song called Just As It Is

edpdx	edpdx said 393 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
	Saying something with music is not easy but your guitar playing proves otherwise. Great piece! edpdx Check out my latest song called Constellation V.2

12parsecs	12parsecs said 389 days ago (February 22nd, 2009)
	wow simply amazing writing and playing. great recording and final render too. i don't know what else to say. such stunning and sweet dissonances - excellent chord choices. Check out my latest song called Through

Macaudion

Macaudion said 384 days ago (February 26th, 2009)

Given that this is another fav...
... I can't seem to recall how I fav'd it and didn't leave a comment, Bob. Hopefully that's not a habit. Really digging the warm gentle texture of this piece. There's also a sense of a contemplative pain that might be catered by emptiness ias well, but it's laced with hope and something of as "much" value, beyond what seems to be of the present...

Another mindful piece, Sir. Beautiful! Really nice work! Thanks, Bob. Really appreciate the offering. Dion

Check out my latest song called 123 iGetU

Rocha Malhada	Rocha Malhada said 371 days ago (March 12th, 2009)
	It doesn't matter what gear I listen to this on, it sounds wonderful - even the cheesy laptop speakers. What else can I say? You sure know how to do this. . - Harold Check out my latest song called Screamin'out with PV and Feel

guitapick	guitapick said 371 days ago (March 12th, 2009)
	~ Thanks, Harold... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

ic42	ic42 said 332 days ago (April 20th, 2009)
	mixed blessings it is a beautiful guitar, always. the notes fall like bittersweet rain. often, we are angry at the rain. it gives us discomfort. we get wet. but the rain washes away dust. it cleanses and brings life. we see rain in a new light. it gives us comfort now. this music gives me comfort now. thank you. 0x0 Check out my latest song called crissew crossed 69 tracks

guitapick	guitapick said 332 days ago (April 20th, 2009)
	~ :) Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Boundless	Boundless said 330 days ago (April 21st, 2009)
	Beautiful The tone. The voicings. Lush. Delightful. Great upload. Thanks for sharing. Check out my latest song called Weather or Not - Jim Bouchard's Collab

guitapick	guitapick said 313 days ago (May 9th, 2009)
	~ ...and thank YOU, too... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 314 days ago (May 8th, 2009)
	It breathes so well: Why is it that when we think of rain, we think of acoustic guitar? I think it's the natural sound of those strings. You ring 'em good here. I really appreciate the feeling behind each strike. What great pauses in the melodic pace. It's as if the notes are sung, and there's breath between the notes. Check out my latest song called The Devil Beat Me to Her

guitapick

guitapick said 313 days ago (May 9th, 2009)

Someday...
...you'll change that avatar. But, for now: that's a sweet lookin' Strat...

When I recorded this piece, I had the mic tilted up a bit more than usual. As a result, you hear my breathing more than usual as well. But I heard that same "breathing between the notes" quality that you're talking about and decided that it complemented the sound perfectly. So I left it as is.

Thanks for the listen, Bob.

Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

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