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Title: Chariots of Fire (OST - by Vangelis) for solo guitar
Post by: alfstone on April 11, 2011, 03:48:21 PM
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One of the most beautiful movies with a sport theme.

The soundtrack is too much famous, it doesn't require any introduction.

Just my Seagull acoustic guitar, passing through a Yamaha Acoustic MagicStomp, in my new Zoom R-16 digital recorder. Nothing else.

Enjoy!  :)

(http://www.runningmovies.com/image/ChariotsFire2Disc.jpg)
Title: Re: Chariots of Fire (OST - by Vangelis) for solo guitar
Post by: Geir on April 11, 2011, 05:00:16 PM
Beautiful guitarwork Alfredo !! And that Seagull sings a lot better than any of the Seagulls I've heard ::)

Love it
Title: Re: Chariots of Fire (OST - by Vangelis) for solo guitar
Post by: 64Guitars on April 11, 2011, 07:43:19 PM
A wonderful cover, Alfredo!

Although this doesn't qualify for FaBFest, I just realised that it's perfect for Unplugged Fest, so I've added it to that jukebox. I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner. Jim and I did a cover of Jon & Vangelis' "I'll Find My Way Home" for Unplugged Fest. Both songs featured Vangelis' synths in the original versions, so they're good choices for Unplugged Fest.

Title: Re: Chariots of Fire (OST - by Vangelis) for solo guitar
Post by: FuzzFace on April 12, 2011, 08:01:08 PM
I have always loved this melody.

This is perfectly played and beautifully recorded.

Nice job!
Title: Re: Chariots of Fire (OST - by Vangelis) for solo guitar
Post by: GianniC on April 13, 2011, 08:39:04 AM
Magic Sound.
Bravo Alf
Title: Re: Chariots of Fire (OST - by Vangelis) for solo guitar
Post by: Tony W on April 13, 2011, 02:21:33 PM
Fantastic recording Alfredo. This has absolutely the right touch. 

Which Seagull do you have? I recently picked up a Performer CW.
Title: Re: Chariots of Fire (OST - by Vangelis) for solo guitar
Post by: alfstone on April 13, 2011, 03:07:21 PM
Quote from: Tony W on April 13, 2011, 02:21:33 PMFantastic recording Alfredo. This has absolutely the right touch. 

Which Seagull do you have? I recently picked up a Performer CW.

Thanks everybody!

Tony, my Seagull is this one:

http://www.12fret.com/new/Seagull_Performer_CW_Mini_Jumbo_pg.html

...so probably it's exactly the same you have picked up...

Ciao!
Alfredo
Title: Re: Chariots of Fire (OST - by Vangelis) for solo guitar
Post by: Oldrottenhead on April 13, 2011, 04:52:26 PM
magic it sounds like eric liddel would lke it
Title: Re: Chariots of Fire (OST - by Vangelis) for solo guitar
Post by: Tony W on April 14, 2011, 09:28:23 AM
Yep, that's the same model! It wasn't the Maple that got me, it was how well it plays finger style that really drew me in. I can't stay away from that guitar for very long, though, I think you must have gotten a better one than mine, it sure sounds better.
Title: Re: Chariots of Fire (OST - by Vangelis) for solo guitar
Post by: alfstone on April 14, 2011, 12:23:33 PM
Quote from: Tony W on April 14, 2011, 09:28:23 AMYep, that's the same model! It wasn't the Maple that got me, it was how well it plays finger style that really drew me in. I can't stay away from that guitar for very long, though, I think you must have gotten a better one than mine, it sure sounds better.

Tony, I agree, it's a very comfortable guitar for me. Even better for fingerstyle playing. I think the main reason is that the fretboard is a little wider than usual (I love guitars with wide and slim necks, probably since my hands are rather big). I've bought it three years ago, and it's a little different form the one actually sold, since it's top is much darker and the amplifying system seems a little different.

Anyway, I don't think mine sounds anyway better than yours...the differences are all in the acoustic guitar processor I use when I record it, the old and glorious Yamaha MagicStomp Acoustic

http://www.magicstomp.com/acoustic/index.html

...that makes the sound rich and full. Not easy to find today, since it's out of stock since some years, but if you find one, I recommend it...

LOL, BTW I had completely misunderstood the meaning of the FabFest  :D , and I had realised another cover, this too for plain acoustic guitar...

Alfredo
Title: Re: Chariots of Fire (OST - by Vangelis) for solo guitar
Post by: Hook on April 11, 2015, 07:16:35 AM
Otd beautiful bump. Might be a little cliched at one time but always one of my favorite melodies!
Rock on!