Mark, I thought it was really good. Some nice little melody bits in there. Nice rhythm and syncopation. Maybe you can try and play along with yourself and add a 2nd guitar part. Perhaps a harmony to the melody or an arpeggio-like rhythm part. Nice!
Now, I must apologize for not commenting on your other video in this thread "The Writing Is On The Wall". I don't know how I missed it. But like everyone else has said, it is VERY impressive. Solid finger picking. Nice drop-D effect. Good melody. Good singing. Keep the originals coming!
Busking Mark - updated with a new video
tovo wrote:
This is a great idea. I would love to see what Neil has to say about this original song.I have always had tremendous respect for your playing ability Mark, now I must extend that to your song-writing and singing ability. Nowhere in my stratosphere. I really would have liked to see it posted in the review section so I could hear what Neil has to say about it. I`m certain he would review it. Would you consider posting it there?
Mark,
Congratulations! Very cool indeed. I loved it. I really like the little hammer-on/pull-off lick in there. You do a great job of staying steady with a lot of other stuff going on. I'm really impressed and very happy for you. Keep at it!
Craig
Congratulations! Very cool indeed. I loved it. I really like the little hammer-on/pull-off lick in there. You do a great job of staying steady with a lot of other stuff going on. I'm really impressed and very happy for you. Keep at it!
Craig
Mark I just watched ALL the videos again. I initially thought someone had bumped your previous efforts to the top (which would be justified) so I'm glad I took the time to read and it was then I noticed your new video. Perhaps you could add something to the title of the thread to indicate a new video? I'd hate for people to miss the chance to see this.
Mate, just awesome. I thoroughly loved it. I simply can't give you enough gushing kudos in writing to match how I react to your playing. It's so fluid, clean and melodic. If you aren't the most talented person I've had the pleasure to meet on this site, then you are damned close. A pretty impressive girl in Holland springs to mind as well! But hey, it's certainly not a competition, I just think you have a rare talent that is to be praised.
Although your style is different to what I aspire to, your skill certainly is not. An absolute inspiration.
What else could I say? You're a good looking dude as well!! B)
Mate, just awesome. I thoroughly loved it. I simply can't give you enough gushing kudos in writing to match how I react to your playing. It's so fluid, clean and melodic. If you aren't the most talented person I've had the pleasure to meet on this site, then you are damned close. A pretty impressive girl in Holland springs to mind as well! But hey, it's certainly not a competition, I just think you have a rare talent that is to be praised.
Although your style is different to what I aspire to, your skill certainly is not. An absolute inspiration.
What else could I say? You're a good looking dude as well!! B)
jayswett wrote:
I could provide the lyrics and tab to anybody who was interested - just pm me
Thanks Jay your support means a lot."Amazing" is the first thing that comes to mind as I ponder that video that I just watched. The lyrics, the unusual tuning, the singing. Just great.
I have been on TG since the beignning, or nearly so, and I don't recall anyone having submitted an instructional video of his/her original song. I think this would be a perfect time to start such a thing. No doubt there are some rules of etiquette that somehow apply to this sort of thing, but I am sure that I am not the only one who would love to learn this song, and if Mark would agree to submit the words and perhaps a closeup of the left hand, I for one would learn it. No pressure. Just a thought, but wow, I sure would love to learn that song. Well done, as usual.
I could provide the lyrics and tab to anybody who was interested - just pm me
daryl wrote:
BobR wrote:Mark, I thought it was really good. Some nice little melody bits in there. Nice rhythm and syncopation. Maybe you can try and play along with yourself and add a 2nd guitar part. Perhaps a harmony to the melody or an arpeggio-like rhythm part. Nice!
Now, I must apologize for not commenting on your other video in this thread "The Writing Is On The Wall". I don't know how I missed it. But like everyone else has said, it is VERY impressive. Solid finger picking. Nice drop-D effect. Good melody. Good singing. Keep the originals coming!
A second part is an interesting idea. I must admit that I nearly always try and arrange everything for just one guitar without any accompliment.Hi Mark,
All I can say is it sounded really good to me. As Daryl pointed out it would be cool if you could add a second guitar part.
Very nicely written
Bob
Mark just watched your videos. You are a talented player no doubts there. I thought your song was fantastic! If I have a small point to make, I would say I would have liked to have been told more of a story through the lyrics, just my preference and in no way does it detract from your brilliant work.
I also loved your solo piece, very original and you just played it so well. I take my hat off to you, fine work all round. I look forward to more of these.
Tom N.
I also loved your solo piece, very original and you just played it so well. I take my hat off to you, fine work all round. I look forward to more of these.
Tom N.
tovo wrote:
I totally agree about music not being a competition.
You're wrong about the the talent though. I have very little natural talent for music but have a determination to make music in the end.
Just shows that anyone can play the guitar as long as they are willing to give up years trying. :laugh:
Well you got me all embarrassed with all that praiseMark I just watched ALL the videos again. I initially thought someone had bumped your previous efforts to the top (which would be justified) so I'm glad I took the time to read and it was then I noticed your new video. Perhaps you could add something to the title of the thread to indicate a new video? I'd hate for people to miss the chance to see this.
Mate, just awesome. I thoroughly loved it. I simply can't give you enough gushing kudos in writing to match how I react to your playing. It's so fluid, clean and melodic. If you aren't the most talented person I've had the pleasure to meet on this site, then you are damned close. A pretty impressive girl in Holland springs to mind as well! But hey, it's certainly not a competition, I just think you have a rare talent that is to be praised.
Although your style is different to what I aspire to, your skill certainly is not. An absolute inspiration.
What else could I say? You're a good looking dude as well!! B)
I totally agree about music not being a competition.
You're wrong about the the talent though. I have very little natural talent for music but have a determination to make music in the end.
Just shows that anyone can play the guitar as long as they are willing to give up years trying. :laugh:
Craig wrote:
Thanks again for your support
Hi CraigMark,
Congratulations! Very cool indeed. I loved it. I really like the little hammer-on/pull-off lick in there. You do a great job of staying steady with a lot of other stuff going on. I'm really impressed and very happy for you. Keep at it!
Craig
Thanks again for your support