Olson SJ BRW - Page 19

cigarfan · #**271** 02-17-2014, 08:46 AM

I think that may be the first time I've heard you play in standard tuning. Awesome! Maddington Falls must be a wonderful place. Loved it!

#**272** 02-17-2014, 09:27 AM

Mau, definitely one of my favorites--if not the favorite--of anything I've heard you play.

ukejon · #**273** 02-17-2014, 09:56 AM

That is a really sweet tune, Mau. I may steal it from you....

JoeCharter · #**274** 02-17-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Carmel Cedar

Mau:

Really enjoyed this piece - nice job! Love the blend of dream-like background rhythm, coupled with clear melody layered in. You don't sing, yet I sensed you had lyrics in your head as you played (if so - willing to share?

). Might be a lovely piece to compare tone playing your other guitars. Or did you optimize specifically for this one?

A productive night off - bravo! Thanks for sharing with us.

-Andy

Hi Andy,

Thanks for your kind words! I always start with the idea of writing a "song" so the melody is my main priority.

But to your point, I don't sing -- and the kind of lyrics I can write would probably kill the piece.

I'm using too much effects on this track to make any serious tone comparisons but I'd be curious to hear it with my other guitars indeed. The Martin comes to mind first.

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Originally Posted by Ct20

Mau,
I always enjoy your playing, but this may be my favorite. Be sure to leave room for it on your CD. Well done. Holt

I will! Thanks Holt!

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Originally Posted by islandguitar

Mau,
Loved how you layered just a little bit more to that melody each time through....super creative. The slightly longer length of the sections in between had me waiting with anticipation as to what would come next! It really sets it up beautifully!
Fred

You read my intentions very well, Fred. I had all the parts written already when I decided to add a few gaps. Thanks so much for listening!

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Originally Posted by cigarfan

I think that may be the first time I've heard you play in standard tuning. Awesome! Maddington Falls must be a wonderful place. Loved it!

Thank you for your post. Maddington is a beautiful place indeed. I wrote this piece for a friend of mine who used to live there. I haven't seen her in 30 years but she still inspires me today.

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Originally Posted by GraceGuitars

Mau, definitely one of my favorites--if not the favorite--of anything I've heard you play.

Thanks, Jon! I'm always a bit anxious when I post an original but I'm glad this one was well accepted...

JoeCharter · #**275** 02-17-2014, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ukejon

That is a really sweet tune, Mau. I may steal it from you....

Thanks, Jon. As you dig into this piece you'll be disappointed to find only three chords (four if you count the two bits in Am near the end) and about five notes for the melody...

Don't forget the stereo delay!

ljguitar · #**276** 02-17-2014, 11:27 AM

Hi Mau...

So nice to sip coffee to (and read posts in the forum).

JoeCharter · #**277** 02-20-2014, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ljguitar

Hi Mau...

So nice to sip coffee to (and read posts in the forum).

Thanks Larry. I guess this is almost like reading a magazine -- except there's no serious review...

I am truly loving this guitar. I love to look at it and I can't put it down once I start playing it.

I am working on another original now -- a "sister" composition to "Maddington Falls".

Wendell123 · #**278** 03-04-2014, 07:37 PM

Tuesday Bump

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Glennwillow · #**279** 03-04-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeCharter

http://youtu.be/5eBDkTCCRXU

Mau, that is really wonderfully played! Really haunting and it sounds great on your new Olson!

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Originally Posted by JoeCharter

Here's another recording featuring the SJ in standard tuning -- this time an original of mine:

http://youtu.be/AwAtI_xVM34

Maddington Falls is the place where I grew up. I put on an extra dose of delay to reminisce the old days.

It's a simple and unpretentious piece which I hope you'll enjoy.

Oh my... It is simple and unpretentious but it sounds SO GOOD and it's so sweet! Dang,... I have to wipe tears from my eyes, Mau...

- Glenn

#**280** 03-04-2014, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wendell123

Tuesday Bump

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JoeCharter · #**281** 03-04-2014, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Wendell123

Tuesday Bump

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Dude, you're killing me... LOL Thanks for the bump!

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Originally Posted by Glennwillow

Mau, that is really wonderfully played! Really haunting and it sounds great on your new Olson!

Thanks, Glenn! I couldn't be happier with my latest Olson. The black pickguard means it will be my main "player" for years to come...

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Originally Posted by Glennwillow

Oh my... It is simple and unpretentious but it sounds SO GOOD and it's so sweet! Dang,... I have to wipe tears from my eyes, Mau...

- Glenn

I'm really glad you enjoyed it, Glenn.

I don't remember much of my early years but I remember this little girl from Maddington and how she was such a sweetheart. This piece was written for her. I moved away to the city and tried to find her number for years -- to no avail.

It took nearly 30 years and Mark Zuckerberg to connect us again. To my delight, she hasn't really changed and has been really supportive of my music.

islandguitar · #**282** 03-04-2014, 10:20 PM

Wow! Wonderful story, Mau! Thanks for that.......brings some real sentiment to Maddington Falls!
Fred

Glennwillow · #**283** 03-05-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeCharter

... I don't remember much of my early years but I remember this little girl from Maddington and how she was such a sweetheart. This piece was written for her. I moved away to the city and tried to find her number for years -- to no avail.

It took nearly 30 years and Mark Zuckerberg to connect us again. To my delight, she hasn't really changed and has been really supportive of my music.

Wow...

Great story! That is great that you finally connected back up with her. It's also great to have friends like Mark Zuckerberg.

- Glenn

JoeCharter · #**284** 03-09-2014, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by islandguitar

Wow! Wonderful story, Mau! Thanks for that.......brings some real sentiment to Maddington Falls!
Fred

Thanks Fred! Maddingon is alive and well -- but my memories are frozen in time. Back in those days, it was perfectly safe and normal for 6-7 year old kids to hang out without parental supervision. We covered a pretty large territory for kids our age! I become emotional just thinking about it. Good times...

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Originally Posted by Glennwillow

Wow...

Great story! That is great that you finally connected back up with her. It's also great to have friends like Mark Zuckerberg.

- Glenn

I hear Mark has billions of friends... LOL

Thanks so much for listening to my original.

Here's an easy listening cover for you -- Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car":

http://youtu.be/sVmYceo295g

wstudio1 · #**285** 03-10-2014, 01:27 AM

Wow! Gorgeous playing. That guitar is in the right hands. Thanks for posting Mau. - Brian