Fireflies- Owl City (acoustic cover)

Manel Ferreira · #1 02-09-2013, 11:37 AM

Hey! I just uploaded a video of my fingerstyle arrangement of Fireflies by Owl City. Take a listen, and tell me what you think! Hope you like it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emCkPssv9AU

Sage97 · #2 02-10-2013, 09:51 AM

I enjoyed that. Very good pickin'.

Manel Ferreira · #3 02-11-2013, 10:13 AM

Thanks Sage! Really glad you liked it!

Manel Ferreira · #4 03-09-2013, 07:02 PM

Sungha Jung put up his own version of this just a couple of days after I did mine! Anyone care to make a comparison or a critic?? I'd really love to know which one you think is better and what I could improve... Here's his version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3CdjIrKcq8

September · #5 03-09-2013, 09:17 PM

Loved it!

Claytone · #6 03-09-2013, 10:31 PM

Very enjoyable Manel!!! Great interpretation, dynamics, and tempo Amigo.
I also listened to Sungah's version and could say the same. Both of you claim the tune in your own way!!!
To compare is like trying to decide between a Lotus or a Ferrari...or maybe a blonde or brunette...

Manel Ferreira · #7 03-11-2013, 05:06 PM

Thanks to both!! I'm kind of upset that he has 400k views and I have nearly 600 lool, but it still feels great to receive positive words from everyone!

Bob1131 · #8 03-12-2013, 07:04 PM

Manel, I think you have really good chops in this. I listened to the Sungha Jung version, too, and I think yours has more energy in the intro. However, his has more energy after the intro, so in comparison, your rendition loses something after the intro. I think if you can maintain the tempo and energetic sound of the intro in the verse, your rendition will be stronger. Of course, that's just my opinion and I couldn't play any of it as well as you did, so keep that in mind when considering my opinion!

I did enjoy listening to your rendition...nice work!

Manel Ferreira · #9 03-16-2013, 09:23 AM

Ahah thanks Bob! What I was attempting to do was make my version a little more dynamic than the original song itself, but I totally see your point that his version is more energetic. It's kinda hard to put the song at such a high energy level and then maintain it throughout, like Sungha does, but I'll keep your advice in mind for the next one!

Glen. · #10 03-16-2013, 10:29 AM

Hi Manel, I've been learning this piece this week and wanted to say that, although I have learned Sungha's version (tabs easily found!), yours has made me rethink a few sections that I can improve on. Thanks man.

Manel Ferreira · #11 03-22-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Glen.

Hi Manel, I've been learning this piece this week and wanted to say that, although I have learned Sungha's version (tabs easily found!), yours has made me rethink a few sections that I can improve on. Thanks man.

Ah thanks Glen! Those are the type of comments that make me really glad I shared my version with everyone!

rick-slo · #12 03-22-2013, 04:35 PM

Sounds good. Where were the mikes?

delaorden9 · #13 03-22-2013, 05:43 PM

Hi @Manel Ferreira , bacana, fixe, cool, well done !

ahorsewithnonam · #14 03-22-2013, 06:04 PM

Wow, I watched all your vids.

Glen. · #15 03-23-2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Manel Ferreira

Ah thanks Glen! Those are the type of comments that make me really glad I shared my version with everyone!

Your welcome mate. My feelings are that I agree that you lost a little of the energy after the intro that Sungha managed to retain but I think that you articulate the melody line better where Sunghas gets lost in the chords sometimes. Also your use of ghost notes adds somethign real to it.