Busking "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"

[rick8728]

I hope you enjoy this classic song. I had to pick the temp up a bit
Somewhere Over The Rainbow

[willem]

Hi,I don't know a bout rasing the temp up,, but it sure aint easy to put a slow kinda melody on a racing tempo,,I sure 'm happy with the links that came across with your upload on the YT channel,,a lot Eva Cassidy...

Willem

[tovo]

Very reminiscent of a version I saw Clapton do. I liked his very much and I like yours also. Thanks for the look.

[neverfoundthetime]

You certainly made it your own Rick, well done!
chris

[BobR]

Hi Rick,

I think you did that really well. Very enjoyable

Bob

[Craig]

Rick,
Very cool! I really enjoyed your version! Nice voice as well. Good work all the way around.

Craig

[tombo1230]

Nice Rick, you owned that one, well done!

Tom N.

[cosmicmechanic]

Hi Rick, that was a swell performance and I have to give a thumbs up. Smooth delivery, lotsa technique, and all

I do wonder how the mood, or emotion, of this tune is affected by such a jazzy (hurried ?) delivery.
Like, what would the emotional pull on "Puff the Magic Dragon" be with this approach ?

Another example is Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's (cut and paste that name!) version on ukulele.
It is up-tempo, but manages to stay with an innocent, childlike feel.

I hope you don't mind this kind of advice. Myself, I'm just happy just to get through any song without messing up.

Pierre

[rick8728]

Thanks, all, for your comments. Cosmic, no problem at all with you analysis. It's such a revered song. I know it's odd to hear it played differently. Not sure I'll play the fast version live...

[michelew]

Rick I really enjoyed your different take on this classic song. The energy and lift was cool.

From the looks of things music is a big part of your life. Are you a professional muso? A percussionist perhaps?

I really enjoyed your singing on this too.

Nice one.

M.