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May Peace Come Upon You May Peace Come Upon You
Composition in Csus2 tuning on acoustic guitar. Celebrating the return of the Vintage V2000MGG after a proper job was done on the playing action.
Zusammengesetzt in natrlicher minor Zusammengesetzt in natrlicher minor
Improvised in Natural Minor (E Aeolian). Uke Bass first, then VE2000GG Acoustic on Rhythm / Chords, then VE2000GG on lead. Uke Bass Direct In, VE2000GG OnBoard Blend Mic / Piezo Direct In.
Winding Down Winding Down
Composition in Open G Tuning. Vintage V2000MGG Acoustic Guitar recorded with iRig Acoustic, Avantone Omni Microphone, and Zoom H4n Internal Mics. A tune written with thoughts of winding down in old age.
The Small Slim Finch The Small Slim Finch
Based very loosely on Martin Smpson arrangement of "The Green Linnet". New Vintage V2000MGG acoustic guitar. Gsus4/4 tuning with capo at fret 3. Recorded on Zoom H4n Internal Mics.
Down Down
DADGAD Composition. Trying out a new Vintage V2000MGG Acoustic Guitar. Recorded on Zoom H4n Internal Mics.
In G with the MGG In G with the MGG
Semi Improv in Open G and Capo at 2, with the new Vintage V2000MGG Acoustic Guitar. All Mahogany and a joy to play. Recorded with Zoom H4n's Internal Mics iRig Acoustic Stage.
Uncertain Uncertain
Improvisation in DADGAD. Uncertain about what to do and how to go forward with the acoustic guitar music. Vintage VE2000GG guitar.
Going Away Too Going Away Too
Another flawed attempt at composing a tune on acoustic guitar. In DADGAD. Vintage VE2000GG guitar.
Stringing a Guild Along in D Aeolian & A Phrygian Stringing a Guild Along in D Aeolian & A Phrygian
Trying out new strings on the shorter scale Guild Jumbo Jr. A standard tension set of 13s was a disaster - dull sound and too hard to play. Low tension 13s seem to do the trick and an improvisation appeared.
Its A Phrygian Its A Phrygian
Improvisation in key of A in DADGAD tuning. In the Phrygian mode. Vintage VE200GG acoustic guitar recorded onto Zoom H4n with the Zooms own microphones, plus direct sound from the guitars own blended pickup system plus using the iRig Acoustic Stage.
Moonshine Moonshine
DADGAD Phrygian Improvisation. In the process of trying out an iRig Acoustic Stage clip on mic. Tried the Vintage VE200GG acoustic recorded on a Zoom H4n with the Zooms mics AND the guitars on Board Mic/Piezo AND the iRig. No EQ/sound edits.
Julies Fault By the Way Julies Fault By the Way
Composition in DADGAD tuning using Byzantine scale. Vintage VE2000GG guitar recorded with Avantone CK-1 Omni & Cardioid Mics.
Bye the Bye Bye the Bye
Composition in DADGAD tuning and Byzantine scale. Vintage VE2000GG recorded with Avantone CK-1 Omni & Cardioid Mics.
Bye Bye Byzantine Bye Bye Byzantine
Byzantine mode in DADGAD tuning. Improvisation with Tanglewood TW73 guitars recorded on Zoom H4n portable recorder with Internal mics.
House Carpenter House Carpenter
Trad Folk Song. Attempt at arranging it for Tanglewood TW133 guitar on rhythm, TW133 on lead, Contyrman Uke Bass and Ashbury Mandolin. Vocals and guitar played live onto portable recorded then other tracks added in DAW.
Off the Radar Off the Radar
DADGAD composition - trying to avoid the Celtic / Scots sound of recent attempts. Vintage VE2000 GG acoustic guitar in DADGAD. Avantone CK-1 Omni & Cardioid microphones.
Wheres that Door Ian - GG Wheres that Door Ian - GG
Exploring modes in DADGAD tuning. Vintage VE2000GG acoustic guitar. Dorian mode improv. Avantone CK-1 Omni & Cardioid microphones.
Its Like a Fridge I(a)n Here - DADGAD Improv Its Like a Fridge I(a)n Here - DADGAD Improv
Trying modes in DADGAD tuning. Vintage TW133 acoustic guitar - Improv in Phrygian Mode. Avantone CK-1 Omni & Cardioid microphones. Carried away with the Phrygian sounds - the all 'Hog TW133 suits the mode.
Lady Lothians Lilt (minimal) Lady Lothians Lilt (minimal)
Trad Scots 17th century lute piece arr by Rob MacKillop - a very stripped down arrangement. Vintage VE2000GG acoustic guitar in DADGAD Capo 3rd fret. Avantone CK-1 Omni & Cardioid microphones.
Lord Kellys Reel Lord Kellys Reel
Trad Celtic tune in DADGAD arr Rob MacKillop. Vintage VE2000GG acoustic guitar. Avantone CK-1 Omni & Cardioid microphones. Played slower than usual as I like it that way.
