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Old 11-16-2018, 02:42 PM
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HI folks...and happy weekend!
This tune has been with me for quite a long time and I finally found my way to recording it last weekend....one take!!! But many hours leading up to that moment! Love those moments, but they don't come often!
Not my usual style.....lots of single notes in this one and it took a while to understand what I wanted with phrasing, dynamics and such. A tip of the hat to Tom Doerr and his marvelous Legacy build which I think makes this type of piece shine with overtones, sustain and tone.
"FRETFUL" (slight play on words with guitar frets!), is pensive, contemplative and.....well, "fretful" with a bit of resolve toward the end.
Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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Old 11-16-2018, 04:42 PM
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I really enjoyed that, Fred. Such a beautiful light touch you have on those single-line notes. After a fretful day (turned out fine in the end) this one made me smile.
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Wow Fred!

That sounds just lovely on my Neumann studio monitors! What a lovely sounding guitar! Every time I hear one of your recordings, I marvel at the sound of that Doerr Legacy! And a wonderful job to you on the quality of this recording and of your composition! Very sweet! Lots of luscious round tones, great sustain... Wonderful!

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I really enjoyed that, Fred. Such a beautiful light touch you have on those single-line notes. After a fretful day (turned out fine in the end) this one made me smile.
Hi Bob! First.....very glad your fretful day turned out o.k. !
Putting a smile on someone's face, for me, says it all! Couldn't be more pleased to hear that! Thanks for commenting and letting me know!! So glad you enjoyed this one!
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Wow Fred!

That sounds just lovely on my Neumann studio monitors! What a lovely sounding guitar! Every time I hear one of your recordings, I marvel at the sound of that Doerr Legacy! And a wonderful job to you on the quality of this recording and of your composition! Very sweet! Lots of luscious round tones, great sustain... Wonderful!

- Glenn
Glenn, thanks so much!!! Yes, Tom's guitars, as mentioned in a current AGF thread are just super. Certainly the LS Redwood/Coco helps brings this along.
So glad you enjoyed this one. Almost gave up on this one......just wasn't sure I could carry it off with what my brain had in mind that it would/should sound like! No hiding anywhere ! LOL! Personally.....very pleased that it came out o.k....so glad it was one you enjoyed, Glenn....thanks again!
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Old 11-17-2018, 01:58 AM
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Awesome composition my friend!! Your sound is so peaceful and warm - i really love it. Thanks for sharing this wonderful tune.

Greetings,

Jimmy
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Awesome composition my friend!! Your sound is so peaceful and warm - i really love it. Thanks for sharing this wonderful tune.

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Jimmy, thanks so much for taking a listen and commenting!! Much appreciated......
enjoy your day!
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That was really good Fred and truly inspirational. Thanks for that.
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That was really good Fred and truly inspirational. Thanks for that.
Wow, Barry, thank you for those kind words! MUCH appreciated! I'm super pleased this has gotten a nice response, as I was kind of uncertain waters with this one. A real pleasure to bring it to folks.....more to come!!
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