Happy New Year!! Just wanted to get this out. I've been playing around with it the past few days. I did some with a pick and some without. To my ears it was better playing simply with my thumb. This is a very simple version of this song. I've seen some with much more intricate hammer ons. This one is just a simple mellow version of me strumming in my office. I'm sure there are better version that you are all capable of putting out there for me to learn from. Thanks. Off to go get some Chinese food.........
Oh and off with the crappy attempt at a beard tonight. 40 years old and still can't grow a beard. Need to look good for work next week anyways.
MarkM
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cosmicmechanic
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Very enjoyable, Mark
I've got no tech comments, but your steady patient interpretation makes it seem easy.
I've got no tech comments, but your steady patient interpretation makes it seem easy.
(not that I've ever wanted to) - maybe when I've an old lady.-
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Nice relaxed style, and you sound like you have that one down pat already. Looks like a good way to chill-out on a New Years Eve... 
Cheers.
PS: I grew my first real-ish beard at 40 years as well ... don't think it was much fuller than what yours looks to be, but I was *proud* of mine!
Cheers.
PS: I grew my first real-ish beard at 40 years as well ... don't think it was much fuller than what yours looks to be, but I was *proud* of mine!
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Good Job Mark. Nice soft sound without the pick.
I too am trying the beard, but found I have way too much gray. Back to reality next week...
Happy New Year bro.
I too am trying the beard, but found I have way too much gray. Back to reality next week...
Happy New Year bro.
Thanks all. Looks like the video came out choppy this time. Not sure why. Hope everyone is enjoying New Years Day.
The beard is off an now my twin 5 year old girls will kiss my cheek again.
Jay - as for the nerves, I'm usually in the same boat. One minute I sound very good to my ears and then once on camera I turn into a pile of goo. The good thing about the camera is there is always another take. He I see that you are in NH as well. I left a message in your inbox. I'm about 40 min away........
MarkM
The beard is off an now my twin 5 year old girls will kiss my cheek again.
Jay - as for the nerves, I'm usually in the same boat. One minute I sound very good to my ears and then once on camera I turn into a pile of goo. The good thing about the camera is there is always another take. He I see that you are in NH as well. I left a message in your inbox. I'm about 40 min away........
MarkM
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AcousticAl
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Hey Mark,
Yes, the video is a bit funky this time. You might need to clean your tape heads (assuming you're shooting with tape?)
That was enjoyable and I liked the fact that you played like that. I find that my strumming sounds better without a pick in general. Softer, more forgiving sound imho.
Happy New Year!
Yes, the video is a bit funky this time. You might need to clean your tape heads (assuming you're shooting with tape?)
That was enjoyable and I liked the fact that you played like that. I find that my strumming sounds better without a pick in general. Softer, more forgiving sound imho.
Happy New Year!