New original: "Lavender Bloom"

islandguitar · #1 12-07-2018, 07:22 PM

Hi folks...and happy Friday!!
Just wanted to share a new tune from the spring/summer which has recently been recorded.........."Lavender Bloom". This is played on my Jeff Bamburg FSC (thanks Jeff!)...in CGCGCD capo 2 ( I think!).
We arrived at our driveway this summer while I was in the midst of composing this, and witnessed all our lavender flowers in full bloom. Possibly 100 or more honey bees darting in and out getting their "fill"........amazing sight!! It struck me at the time that the bees moving in and out of the flowers was kind of like the little pull-offs in this piece at the beginning and end........and hence the name.
Hope you enjoy!
Regards,
Fred
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Organic Sounds Select Guitars · #2 12-08-2018, 10:37 AM

That’s wonderful, Fred. You caught me off guard at around 1:27, some beautiful and unexpected chord changes. Really wonderful composition, sound and playing!

reeve21 · #3 12-08-2018, 01:42 PM

Hi Fred,

Very nice! Melodic, interesting, soothing. Almost like springtime again

MrEd · #4 12-08-2018, 05:43 PM

The guitar to me is such a beautiful and expressive instrument and you just proved it.

Very nice Fred.

Mike

Glennwillow · #5 12-09-2018, 01:32 AM

Very nice Fred!

I noticed that same change that Larry mentioned at 1:27! Very cool shift! Lovely recording, lovely playing, and lovely sounding guitar! You and your wife always come up with just the right names for your compositions! Excellent choice!

- Glenn

Karel · #6 12-09-2018, 03:24 AM

Really beautiful, Fred! You took my right into your garden.

#7 12-09-2018, 07:27 AM

Awesome Fred!

islandguitar · #8 12-09-2018, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LWSog

That’s wonderful, Fred. You caught me off guard at around 1:27, some beautiful and unexpected chord changes. Really wonderful composition, sound and playing!

Hi Larry! Thanks so much for your kind words......I know you follow my stuff and was hoping you'd catch a listen! I really appreciate the comments and so pleased you enjoyed this one!!

islandguitar · #9 12-09-2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by reeve21

Hi Fred,

Very nice! Melodic, interesting, soothing. Almost like springtime again

Thanks Bob!! Yeah, December is a good time to start thinking spring! LOL! Pretty soon......days getting longer in a few weeks! I appreciate your taking a listen!
Best,
Fred

islandguitar · #10 12-09-2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MrEd

The guitar to me is such a beautiful and expressive instrument and you just proved it.

Very nice Fred.

Mike

Mike....thank you! Always trying to catch the expressive side of the guitars....so glad you enjoyed this one!!

TBman · #11 12-09-2018, 10:19 AM

That was really full and rich sounding Fred, nice job. Your recording clarity is excellent, btw.

islandguitar · #12 12-09-2018, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Glennwillow

Very nice Fred!

I noticed that same change that Larry mentioned at 1:27! Very cool shift! Lovely recording, lovely playing, and lovely sounding guitar! You and your wife always come up with just the right names for your compositions! Excellent choice!

- Glenn

Thanks, Glenn!! Yes, it was my wife who mentioned about the bees......we're just sitting there and these bees are going nuts darting in and out....everything in bloom. Those little pull offs just struck us as the same little "in and out's" that those bees were providing us that day. Just kind of hit home for an un-named tune that was brewing.
Glad you liked the transition/shift.........just messing around and using the ol' ear, if you know what I mean!! LOL!
Best always,
Fred

islandguitar · #13 12-09-2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Karel

Really beautiful, Fred! You took my right into your garden.

Thank you, Charlie! much appreciated!
Fred

islandguitar · #14 12-09-2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by J-Doug

Awesome Fred!

My thanks, Doug!! Glad you enjoyed! More to come!

islandguitar · #15 12-09-2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TBman

That was really full and rich sounding Fred, nice job. Your recording clarity is excellent, btw.

Good morning Barry! Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed. Thanks also for the compliment on the recording......pretty simple set-up.........I think the key has been: the room....(dining room with higher ceilings ) and broad band panels in a little cluster........always messing around, but a few things have been nailed down over the years. Thanks again!
Fred