Very interesting, Mark. I've been learning to play the alto sax, and people here keep asking me to record a demo. Every time I try, I fluff it, even if I've played the tune a dozen times perfectly. I actually wrote about that here, in a jokey way: https://terryfreedman.substack.com/i/142061895/the-johnny-sax-column
Maybe I'll just record something and post it warts and all too. I've only listened to your Black Orpheus so far, and although I'm pretty musical I didn't detect ANY warts. Cheers
I enjoyed all of them. It makes me feel as if I was sitting somewhere enjoying a refreshment with good company.
I second that on your version of 'Valentine.' This is now my favorite version of one of my favorite songs. Simple and beautiful!
Your rendition of 'Day in the Life...' is exquisitely tender.
I'm in awe. I've played the melody - one note at a time, but what you did here is amazing.
Bob Richter would be proud of all you've done and become on the guitar, just as I am. Love you
I'll pass on your article to my son, he will love it.
Thanks for sharing these, Mark.
I tried my hand at playing the guitar for many years. The running joke in my house is that I'm pretty good for someone who cannot play chords.
I respect anyone who can put together a respectable rendition of a song on the guitar. I'm told it's easy to play and difficult to play well.
Beautiful work, Mark. I really enjoyed all of the different arrangements!
Enjoyed them all Mark. I imagine it’s a lot of work to arrange these on your own but they all sound beautiful.
I liked it, but I'm partially tone deaf (not badly, more like someone for whom magenta/maroon/burnt orange are all "red"), so there's that.
Very cool! I had no idea that's what they were called.
Very interesting, Mark. I've been learning to play the alto sax, and people here keep asking me to record a demo. Every time I try, I fluff it, even if I've played the tune a dozen times perfectly. I actually wrote about that here, in a jokey way: https://terryfreedman.substack.com/i/142061895/the-johnny-sax-column
Maybe I'll just record something and post it warts and all too. I've only listened to your Black Orpheus so far, and although I'm pretty musical I didn't detect ANY warts. Cheers