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With time running out on this Instrumenatal Fest I thought about writing an acoustic fingerstyle song....gave me an excuse and motivation to play my guitar a bunch...Once I had figured out the basic structure, I had to play this many, many times to get it somewhat fluid so I could record it ...finally sat down and recorded it tonight on my La Patrie Etude Classical Guitar (Godin)....recorded in "the attic" ***.......I play this guitar more than any other of my guitars, I just love this thing...Recorded via Sure MV51 USB condenser mic into my iPad in Garageband...enjoy.

***see post further down this thread for pictures of "the attic"

Excellent composition and great playing. And the La Patrie sounds great. Did you add some reverb or did you record it in a bright room?

I don't know if La Patrie guitars are still being made. The brand isn't listed anywhere on the Godin website. And when I try to go to the La Patrie website (http://www.lapatrieguitars.com/) it redirects to the Godin page for nylon string acoustics, with no mention of the La Patrie brand. There is an Etude (https://godinguitars.com/product/etude) on that page but it's branded Godin rather than La Patrie. Seems like they've dropped the La Patrie brand and are only using the Godin brand now for their nylon string guitars.

Oh my.

Dave this is spectacular. The composition is fabulous. So many interesting twists and turns held together by this wonderful melodic theme.

And the performance is stellar.  Man you've come a long way. 

The recording is perfect. It sounds like it's recorded I a small venue with the audience sitting silently in awe.

Well done my friend.  Well done indeed!!

Very nice arrangement and performance. Along with all the other good things everyone is saying, this composition stands out as a truly wonderful experience to hear. I can relate to what it takes to get through a demanding song like this as I can't finger-pick more than a couple measures without screwing up! Kudos! 8)

Beautiful playing perfect for this rainy windy morning over here across the pond

And enjoy i did! This is such a treat. I just come out from the cold with wind blowing my face and snow slowly pummeling me down into the ground... And found this.

That's some fine playing. I can hear the work you put into not only the performance, but also on the composition. This works as a great reminder that some of us do put the effort and are real musicians! For the others like me i think the title "Don't react... Just Act" speaks volumes :D

I would imagine you've used a somekind of a reverb on this one, or otherwise you have a mighty fine room at your disposal. And in that case perhaps you should capture the room and share it for all to enjoy! (This might have sounded like scifi a few cogwheels ago, but nowadays it's reality).

Imagine the world with not only Sunset Sound Studios reverb plugins, but the sounds from the Green Trailer, and the immaculate ambience of Mr Bluesberrys living room.

I'd buy that. So please don't tell me it's a stock plugin from Garageband. I would know if you're lying... ;)

Also although i could never reach these highs... This makes me ache for a nylon strung. And it might come out as a sad confession, or a crime against instruments, but the last nylon strung i had i bashed on the side of a garbage bin and feeded it to the rats. It was an old Landola that was missing one tuning peg.

Getting back on track. This surely is a great one Mr Bluesberry. Great playing, great songwriting. All around great dude.

Lovely instrumental and the acoustic guitar sounds great,  you play it so well. Great fingerpicking. 
Really nice melody and arrangement. :)

I would buy an album of this. Perfect drizzly day music. Really well done. Strong melodies.

I am a sucker for a nylon string.

Blooby

Quote from: 64Guitars on December 21, 2023, 07:56:18 PMAnd the La Patrie sounds great. Did you add some reverb or did you record it in a bright room?

Quote from: Geir on December 21, 2023, 08:45:33 PMThe recording is perfect. It sounds like it's recorded I a small venue with the audience sitting silently in awe.

Quote from: Zoltan on December 22, 2023, 03:50:59 AMI would imagine you've used a somekind of a reverb on this one, or otherwise you have a mighty fine room at your disposal. And in that case perhaps you should capture the room and share it for all to enjoy! (This might have sounded like scifi a few cogwheels ago, but nowadays it's reality).

Imagine the world with not only Sunset Sound Studios reverb plugins, but the sounds from the Green Trailer, and the immaculate ambience of Mr Bluesberrys living room.

I'd buy that. So please don't tell me it's a stock plugin from Garageband. I would know if you're lying... ;)

Speaking of the room where this was recorded...... pics of the music room...it's an attic on the top level of our house...It has been transformed into a jam space and home studio over the years as gear kept arriving....nowadays Keith uses this space 90% of the time...lol....he has buds over and they jam up here ....we also record most of our stuff up here...nice and private and roomy.....cosy even...and really nice natural reverb......I did add a pinch of stock reverb in GarageBand for good luck but the bulk of the reverb is from the room itself I believe.......thanks for all the great comments...I love fingerpicking......it's like my meditation...stress reliever......it's my favourite way to play guitar.......it puts me into a zone for sure...I know when I am getting into the zone when I start to drool a little bit....thats the sign of a good session.....

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Sublime.




Look up the word -- even if you know what it means. This piece is like a fresh reading of that definition.

As I listen, I envision your fingers moving on the fretboard with your picking hand/fingers following in sync and that truly amazes me! The fluidity of your playing is spectacular. Having just done a finger picking piece for the fest, I know the time and practice it takes to smoothly play and record a performance as this. The song and melody are something to behold with all the changes that you have incorporated into your creation. More than well done Dave!!!!!!

Looking at your studio room, with all the angles and hard and soft surfaces, I can almost hear the reverberation there. It looks like a real inspirational place! I can see that your cat enjoys it, lol.

I thought I had commented on this. Absolutely fabulous and brilliant recording. Wish I could get the same outcomes when I drool.

beautiful playing and that studio set up looks awesome! nice cat too.

Great playing.  Great studio and pretty cat. :-*

 :) John B

Nice music room. I'm a bit jealous. Speaking of jealousy, that's a great tone and some great playing. Like so many others, I'm enjoying this quite a bit.

Love it!  The real deal talent is in those fingers.  Great sound and recording too.  I would love to have a studio space like that.  Based on this song alone, Zoltan will have to buy a nylon string, just sayin'

Now that i've managed to swallow my jealousy towards your great recording space, mancave, the place where the magic happens i'm ready to comment on that.

Oh, i think i already did.

Quote from: des0free on December 24, 2023, 01:26:34 AMZoltan will have to buy a nylon string, just sayin'

I think i need those fingers too!

Also i wouldn't be laughing too much. There might come a day when i need your voice too :D

Love your room and this finger picking style fits you so well  just chilling to the early morning greatness
Tim

I love it, worth the effort, it could fit in a good movie

Well I really enjoyed it. Nicely played. It has some classical, country and some blues/rock/jazz feeling. You made me travel in different music genres.
Thanks for sharing.

You play so beautifully :) I can hear the love and care. Enjoyed it very much. 

Yeah wow... this is hard to comment as I am floored. First though a nod to that wonderful space you have. It looks and sounds amazing, and hey a nice cat too! :)

But man this is so good, the composition is right up there with anyone who writes acoustic instrumentals - and I do love this genre. And fingerpicking... brilliant, that is wonderful. I can feel your joy playing this coming through. Very glad I didn't miss this as I have slacked off recently on SC, but love it Dave.

Mike

Just Adding my admired comment to the 3 pages lol. I listened in adoration of the sound and the beautiful pure melody... bravo!

cool room to play in... I enjoyed seeing that, and the kitty

this sounds amazing Dave!  superb

Beautiful piece, BB. Your fingerstyle is quite fluid, and you've got a great room sound, even if a bit of reverb was added from GB. 

And also cool to see the room where the magic happens.