Victor plays "A whiter shade of Pale" (Procol Harum)

[OmegaAC]

great peformance

[Jazzguts]

@OmegaAC Thanks I hope you buy the score and don't expect it for free,we also have to live,greetings Vic.

[carvetop01]

Brilliant Vic. I'm working on an arrangement of this tune. I like the way you let the notes breath on the harmony. They ring nicely. Nice movement as well. Nice job keeping the melody out front.

allen

[Jazzguts]

@carvetop01 Thanks Allen, I'm glad you like it, I made this one some time ago but I always liked this theme and progression, I think a Classical musician would have done it differently, probably less chords,lot's of success with your version,I'd love to hear it when it's finished,greetings Vic.

[MICKT53]

That was amazing . really enjoyed listening to it , thankyou.

[melanie1171]

brilliant 10/10

[Jazzguts]

@melanie1171 Thank you for your kind words,Vic.

[fuel2obsessions]

Ik vele gitaar versies gehoord van dit nummer en vind die van u het mooist.

Andere versies vind ik te technisch en vind dat de melody een beetje verpesten

[Jazzguts]

@fuel2obsessions Dank je wel, ik heb geprobeerd de vocale melodie van Procol Harum te benaderen en die te harmoniseren, je hebt gelijk, als muzikant gaat het erom je dienstbaar op te stellen,het gaat erom wat de muziek vraagt en niet andersom,Vic.

[DjGuffen]

Awesome!!!!! Really a pleasure listening too this!!!!

[Jazzguts]

@DjGuffen Thanks also my pleasure playing it,Vic.

[cazavideos2008]

Wow, great performance! I thought it was for sax only, but your arrangement is amazing! congratulations!

[Jazzguts]

@cazavideos2008 Thank you for your enthusiasm,Vic.

[hanzabass]

Also very musical, indeed a great job!

[Jazzguts]

@hanzabass Thanks,Bach has always been and will continue to be a great inspiration to me,Vic.

[valeri2110]

VICTOR, большое спасибо,здорово!

[Jazzguts]

@valeri2110 Thanks but I don't know Russian,can you translate for me, would be nice,greetings Vic.

[thenewbikers]

So awesome! Great job! One of my favorite songs of all time!

[Jazzguts]

@thenewbikers Thanks, you can't go wrong with Bach,he was touched by God,greetings Vic.

[jmbgouveia]

The most beautiful melody of all. great played by you.

[Jazzguts]

@jmbgouveia Thanks joao, it's Bach such a great maestro, it remains so,Vic.

[ozzyozb]

Fantastic cover you made it your own....nice.

[Jazzguts]

@ozzyozb Thanks,a very good observation and so it should be with all I play,Vic.

[viceisthename]

my name is victor as well..

[Jazzguts]

@viceisthename Good,that might be a good start, vic.

[viceisthename]

@Jazzguts :)

[freddiedread]

i think i'm responsible for about 30 of your views ;-)

amazingly played I have to learn it..

[Jazzguts]

@freddiedread This one is tabbed if you're interested,thanks for your enthusiasm, Vic.

[valeri2110]

спасибо друг..душевно..

[Jazzguts]

@valeri2110 I'm sorry I don't understand Russian,greetings Vic.

[Stefsonxxx]

My god, I can keep listening to this. You're awesome :)

[Jazzguts]

@Stefsonxxx It's my arrangement from Bach's Air,this remains heavenly stuff,greetings Vic.

[neffguitar]

Wonderful version. It was always one of my favs. I saw them twice in the late '60s.

[Jazzguts]

@neffguitar They did a great invention on Bach's theme "Air",Vic.

[KruisenEnMollen]

Great version and interpretation on guitar. Thanks !

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Kruisen.. you're most welcome,Vic.

[anibalnikov47]

where can i get tabs ?

[fenjazz4]

dude your great please keep it up

[Jazzguts]

Thanks fenjazz4, you're always welcome to my channel,Vic.

[thunderb4]

Dropped in to enjoy, thats a peace of work Victor...I really appreciate the music and,teaching that you guys do .Freddy,Martin,Tommy,and yourself...Wow wish Chet could have shared with us as well..I guess the other we all should thank is the Guitars that some how give us the Music Thank you all so much.!!!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks thunder being mentioned in one breath wit all these guys is an honor, let's indeed honor the guitar in general which enriches our life in so many ways,greets Vic.

[JeriLynnKarr]

That was absolutely beautiful Vic.......

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Jerlynn, see you're checking out my arrangements,enjoy yourself,greetings Vic.

[Stefsonxxx]

Wat een prachtig nummer! Wordt je echt rustig van. Je hebt toevallig geen album uit met covers?

[Jazzguts]

Dank je wel Stefsonxxx, een Album is in deze tijd niet rendabel meer met de hele download cultuur, we houden 't maar zo, groetjes Vic.

[Stefsonxxx]

Spijtig. Want ik luister veel naar je nummers via Youtube, maar in MP3 vorm zou zoveel makkelijker zijn :)

En een digitaal album online zetten? Heb je daar al aan gedacht? Dan kan je wat meer doen met je website.

Enfin, ik doe maar aan wishfull thinking :)

Groeten

[Jazzguts]

Dank Stefson, op mijn WebSite (zie info hiernaast) vindt je 3 van mijn Albums, die kun je nu al beluisteren en worden binnenkort te koop aangeboden. Dat is allemaal eigen werk dus geen gedoe met Auteursrechten (want dat ben ik zelf). Bezoek mijn WebSite dan kun je alvast fragmenten luisteren,groeten Vic.

[nomitsob]

Sorry, ik kan de info hiernaast niet zien. Of ik kijk niet goed?

Ben benieuwd waar ik die drie albums kan vinden.

[Jazzguts]

Hi nomitsob, het origineel is van Bach (Air-Suite) maar het is populair gemaakt door Procol Harum, hoe het album van hun heet weet ik niet, kun je misschien op Internet vinden,groet Vic.

[nomitsob]

Hallo meneer, mijn reactie kwam ergens terecht waar ik hem niet verwachtte. Maar 't geeft niet. Mijn vraag was eigenlijk waar ik uw site kon vinden: inmiddels ontdekt! En ik zag tot mijn verbazing dat u Peter Schon ook kende. Net als ik. De wereld is soms heel klein. Overigens mooie muziek van u.

[Jazzguts]

Dank je nomitsob,ik heb jaren met Peter en consorten gespeeld,zeer goede muzikanten, we hebben ook veel plezier gehad,groetjes Vic.

[hanseatus]

Thx for this,its very interessing from Bach, great .. thx

[Jazzguts]

Thanks hanseatus, you're welcome, greets Vic.

[santabarbaratrubia]

Una maravillosa adaptación para guitarra clásica interpretada con mucho sentimiento.

[Jazzguts]

Muchas gracias santabarbera... un placer para tocar para ustedes,saludo Vic.

[sabinaalcielo99]

eso se llama sentir la musica, GRACIAS MAESTRO

[Jazzguts]

Muchas gracias sabinaalcielo99, coontento de ver tu commentario,saludos Vic.

[jimmyblackjazz]

You make it all look so easy Vic!

Great stuff.

BTW its my mothers favorite tune.

Saludos

Jimmy

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Jimmy, tell your mother she has great taste,this theme is from Bach, man I humbly bow to his greatness, when a musician has crossed the frontiers of Time, it's beyond words, thanks for being here Jimmy,saludos amigo mio,Vic.

[vicecitymayor]

Hello Victor,

I just wanted to ask you what kind of strings you have on your guitar. I love their tone.

Thanks, Jesse.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Jesse, it's D'addario hard tension (nylon) greets Vic.

[classicguitarsolo]

Hi Victor,

Your playing is like a beautiful sunset...you have to go outside to fully appreciate it...for if you miss out on it, you have missed out on one of natures wonders...I have not heard better or seen better...

David

[Jazzguts]

Thanks David, what can I say of course this theme (Air) by Bach has always been an inspiration in terms of beauty, and I liked the vocal variations by Procol harum so I kinda stringed them together, thanks for your kind comment,Vic.

[koumalatube]

Hi, really like this tune. Do you know where I can get the tab for it? Looked all over the net. Thanks

[dronai]

Yes this one is next. A classic, and masterfully played by you.

[Jazzguts]

Hi Dorian,yeah man I got this one Tabbed out,there where many requests for this one,it's a great tune and lot's of fun to play,I'll be hearing from you, greetings Vic.

[Riesenesel]

Klasse Song, toll interpretiert.

Danke Thanks.

[Jazzguts]

Than you Riesenesel, you're welcome,greets Vic.

[Oswlek]

I've always loved that song and you did a great job with it.

[Jazzguts]

Hi Justin, the origin is "Bach",let's say Procol Harum borrowed it and wrote a Cadenza( own melody) over the chord progression, and a great Hit was born, in essence it's from the "Air" Suite from Bach, Greets Vic.

[Tototwice]

WOW Vic, Bringin back my youth growin up in Brooklyn N.Y. Remember that really great organ part...made the whole song so telling.. the old days..gone but with u playin this stuff,,,never to b forgotten (beautiful like always) Thx KEEPON STRUMMIN............Dallas

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Tototwice, you know this is timeless music,it's really a theme by Bach (Air) and let's say Procol harum,borrowed this theme and chord progression from the old Master,glad you enjoyed, greetings Vic.

[kattskill57]

I wish to do vocals to your arrangement-I'm new to this computer biz....It is so nice to hear older music from my youth done with such aplomb!!! thank you!!!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks kattskills, nothing wrong with these older compositions,they're great timeless Tunes because of their composition quality,in this case Bach,greets Vic.

[pernapp]

very, very nice!!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks pernapp,for you checking me out, if you like finger style ,jazz and Blues you're on the right channel,greets Vic.

[Bflatblues55]

Have been working on this (vocally) ... I can't think of any time I've heard it done better, sweeter, clearer ... just perfect. Wow.

[woodytfc]

outstanding Vic what an absolutely gorgeous song i love your arrangement 5*

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Woody,you're always welcome,greetings Vic.

[Khaliyl19]

Beautifuly executed! I'm in a wedding band that has to learn this song and I'm learning your version chord for chord! Thanks!

[Jazzguts]

Hi Khaliy..you're welcome,I wish I had something like the Tube around when I started out,had to do all on my own but in the end that's not bad afterall cause I got creative in making my own arrangements,greets Vic.

[dekarius2]

please, please, please

do you got tabs for the song the way you play it?

[Jazzguts]

Hi dekarius2,be patient I'm on vacation now,In a while I'll be doing some Tabs in Guitar-pro,remind me though in a while,greets Vic.

[fngrpckr]

Awesome!

[Jazzguts]

Hi fngpckr thanks a lot,greets Vic.

[marmacy]

I am not a huge fan of the vocals on this but you definitely make a beautiful serene aura to surround one in while listening....

thanks Victor.......m.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Margaret, fine chosen words here in your comment, you're talkin bout Bach, feel very honored to stand in his shadow for a minute, I agree with you, the Air-theme by Bach has a very rich melody and the vocal-melody is merely a variation on the theme but OK,nice comment,greets Vic.

[harrysjoerd]

wow you make the songs your own. Great! Do you ever make tabs of your plays, I wish I could learn these songs the way you play them..

keep it up....

[Jazzguts]

harry..I do everything by ear and experience,but I'm thinking of making some Tabs(and notes) in a while, mostly I'm very busy going from one arrangement to the other,greets Vic.

[petosa007]

You bring out the Bach in this song, good show!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks petosa007,the Bach melody is great and the vocal melody a nice variation,greets Vic.

[3GO3US]

great version congrats

[MisterLez]

I have been listening to you over the last few nights. Your playing must be an inspiration to anyone who the loves guitar. Many thanks for sharing your work :)

Now, can you stop as I'm not getting any sleep... ;-)

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Misterlez, now run off and get some sleep, the Vids will be there tomorrow too,LOL greets and thanks for listening,Victor.

[JackLipnick]

very tasteful and artful. thanks for uploading!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks for your ears JackLipnick,greets Vic.

[hcacosnt]

I think that one way to transcend times an borders is by theaching. I learnt this song from your video, I think that I played almost as well as you. Thanks for your generosity. Greetings from Mexico.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks, hcacosnt,well chosen words and very true indeed,somebody also learned my arrangement of "killing me softly" by ear,that means that musicians are very motivated to learn and using your ears to full extent is far better than asking for Tabs,greets Victor.

[berluismz]

Great, you left me amazed. Thanks MASTER

[Jazzguts]

Thanks berluismz, glad you inhaled the inspiration,greets Vic.

[Janus6547]

Beautifully played man. I played this for my college audition, nowhere near as smooth and brilliant as this but hey, it got me in.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Janus, well your version must have been quite OK if it got you in college. Thanks for subscription as well,enjoy my stuff,see you on the Tube,Vic.

[uncleparsnip]

nice. well played

[Malvasio2]

one of my all-time favourite melodies, beautifully done

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Malvasio,did you know that the beginning theme and chord sequence is from Bach(Air) to put it politely Procol Harum borrowed it from him(no authors rights he's been dead far over 70 years,lol) Greets Vic.

[quesapa]

One of my favorites from my time! Thx Vic!!!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks mi Amigo,we'll keep in touch,I've heard you playing man,good. Greets Vic.

[redflags123]

Beautiful.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks redflags, you're more than welcome,greets Vic.

[robbisan]

...GRANDE VICTOR...

[Jazzguts]

Thank you robbisan,you're always welcome man,Victor.

[BeautySweetFlower]

NICE! AWESOME! Great style 5 stars congrats

[Jazzguts]

Thank you,it's a pleasure for me, greets Victor.

[telecasterrock]

I'm pleased to have stumbled upon your playing 'Whiter Shade of Pale". I've become a fan of your arranging and playing. I love the acoustic music, the most pure form.

Like some of your other pieces, I'm inspired to attempt to learn your arrangement on guitar. I've been playing guitar for many years. Your playing and arranging has greatly inspired my playing and is taking it to a new level.

Thanks,

Rocky

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Rocky glad that I've inspired you to take up the acoustic guitar, takes lots of time and dedication but when you start reaching a proficiant level it's very rewarding, success and lot's of fun along the way,greets Victor.

[seed52]

Wonderful

[SUNNYD3322]

Fantastic playing. It's not everyday that we are gratified with such fine guitar playing & arrangement. Thanks for your effort.

[Jazzguts]

Hi Sunny,nice to hear from you,this piece(originally by Bach) has always caught my attention and had a feeling I had to do something with it,glad you liked it,Vic.

[michaelwrepp]

Excellent. Thanks.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks,michael,also for your subscription,you're welcome to drop in when you like. Greets Vic.

[Arpeggio77s]

Nice song . great cover it sounds just like the original .

[zuutoo]

Pretty!!!

[chicagosgirl0727]

From the bottom of your heart!Right?wooooooooooooooooo­oow Great. Congratulation!

[Jazzguts]

Thank you,glad you liked my version of this fine Tune,greets Vic.

[zuutoo]

Nice Job - would love to have a song down that good! A great deal of feeling...!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks,feeling but don't forget dedication and hard work,keep at it,don't let go,greets Vic.

[nathoam]

I could cry... BRILLIANT

[Burch9]

One of my favs Victor, I saw Procal Harum and they were Great, Beautiful rendition! I love the way you can coach words and phrases out of the strings like your guitar is really singing the melodies. You are an amazing musician Bro!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Jerrie,that guitarist of Procol,Robin Trower sounded great too. When I love the melody to a tune and I know the chords it's like the arrangement starts forming itself a very nice process to be in. Thanks for your great comment my friend,greets Victor.

[salvatoredevito]

i'm back at the school-party, when we dance to this beautiful piece of music:-))

great victor!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Salvatore, yeah cheek to cheek or even further, belly against belly, Music loosens up the Soul and brings people closer to each other and not only Spiritually,greets Vic.

[cartoonage]

Hi, Vic, beautiful, as all your playing.

Kindest greetings from my part and sorry for longer absence :-) hope you´re well ?

take care ,

E.

[Jazzguts]

Hi Elie,how is your health man,you know that's the most important of all. Hope all is well with you,been missing your great drawings, but the older Stuff is great watching as well,take it easy man,all the best to you,Victor.

[jwwetzel]

near perfection i might say :D

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Wetzel,a real joy makin this arrangement,hearing that progression by "Bach" was pure inspiration(inspired on Air),glad you enjoyed man,greets Vic.

[jawmunji]

Nice arrangement Vic, plenty of feeling there. Enjoyed it.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks for dropping in and listening Jaw,all the best man,Vic.

[Ikemmy]

You could't hear it, but I just gave you a standing ovation.

In één woord geweldig!

[Jazzguts]

I heard it and I loved it,just kidding man, bedankt je bent lief,groetjes Vic.

[WRITERCAB]

You are just tooooo smooth Vic, Outstanding video!!! Hahhahah...!!

[Jazzguts]

Hi writer, I'm a smooth chap I like the touch the essential,no beating round the bush,what does the tune need? but I like a little fantasy here and there just to spice up things,get the picture? greets Vic.

[acoustic2rock]

klinkt goed. Ik heb geen foutje kunnen horen:p

meschien een leuke om iets mee te doen Simon & Garfunkel The Boxer

Walter

[Jazzguts]

Hoi Walter,foutjes denk ik niet aan tijdens het spelen,dus zullen je ze ook niet horen,The boxer is een goed stuk, Simon&Garfunkel is altijd (bijna) goed.Ik houd hem in gedachte,groetjes Vic.

[PURITARIVA]

it is a very nice tune very well played

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Puritariva,great pleasure for me,greets Vic.

[Baquebogogo]

Hi, Vic!

This tune itself is so beautiful, isn't it? But through your fingers it comes to life, dude! As I told Freedy, I feel very happy I met you giants, cause you made me want to go back to hard work and practice again. I thank you all! Greetings,

Carlos

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Carlos you're very right ,what isn't beautiful from Bach? ,man this guy created a Universe on itself with melodies and basslines interwoven so beautiful,if you start analyzing that Stuff you'll see that many things have become terribly shallow in our time,greets Vic.

[soymartino]

hi victor, nice performance... you take it easy..anyway, what is this guitar like?

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Martin,it's a Takamine CP-132 I did some modifications(lowering the string action) there's an built in EQ and volume for amplification and I've put the pick guard on it my self,thanks for your attention,Victor.

[dronai]

Very nice.

[slowmoejazz]

Great playing Victor.

Russ

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Russ, I enjoy that you're always listening to my Tunes,greets Vic.

[MerlynSchutterle]

I gotta confess, I like your stuff no matter what you do. You play with such great taste. Now, if I could only play my banjo like that. Bluegrass thinks fast is best.

They ain't gotta clue - well most of the time. Less is always the hardest to do.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks,Merlyn,very wise words, I used to have a band called: "Less is More" that explains it all and you're right it ain't easy,greets Vic.

[MerlynSchutterle]

I have a DVD of Susie Arivoli. It is amazing! They don't play loudly and she doesn't have a great voice, but it is done with such great taste the audience is absolutly quiet and she makes them listen. That is what great is.

[troubleclef]

Nice job, buddy. Now where's that guitar of mine? Ah, there it is.

[Jazzguts]

Yeah Tony grab that guitar ,maybe another nice arrangement might roll out tonight,thanks for comment,Vic.

[Vreci]

Victor, you are sooo hardworking !!

Great arrangement again !!!

You may have right with Bach´s Air.

Thanks for your inspiring music!

best regards,

wolfgang

[Jazzguts]

Thank you Wolfgang, this was a pleasure to harmonize. That melody was so well in my ears and the chord progression beautiful and logical,glad you enjoyed ,greets Vic.

[dereksmalls1985]

Nicely done! I'm impressed!

[Jazzguts]

Thank you, honestly I don't play to impress people,but if you are it's OK,greetings Vic.

[encinitasmel]

oh i thought i could play guitar ... till now!!

There is so much great talent on You Tube! Support Independent Musicians .. click, listen, rate, comment and then subscribe ... Thanks!

[Jazzguts]

Hi Enci just keep going man,study hard, and filter out all nonsense that only distracts you,thanks for comment,god Bless,Vic.

[LegacyRiff]

Superb performance Vic, and I agree with you about Robin Trower, he's also a very innovative guitarist.

5 stars

John

[localpm]

Fantastic Victor-Really Nicely played-lovely tone too!!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Local, what can I say about Bach,simply a genius,great analyzing his Music and I learn so Much from that,those bass parts very inventive. Greets Vic.

[noyo0429]

Good sound

[MaryAsinger]

Bach is fantastisch!

[MaryAsinger]

Ja dit blijft een supermooi nummer he!

En jij hebt het weer supermooi gespeeld ;-)

Groet en kus

Mary

[Jazzguts]

Dank je Mary, ja Bach he? Die geest was goddelijk,met geen pen te beschrijven en ook niet te evenaren. Ben blij dat ik even in z'n schaduw mocht staan,een hug en kus,Vic.

[donPabloArturo]

Dear Victor. Oryginall arrangement. Perfect performance. Thank You friend for new Video.

Greet

Artur

[Jazzguts]

Thank you Arthur,I think the main difference in approach is that a Classical guitarist would just let the bass carry the melody while I harmonize (mostly) with bass and full chords something that comes more out of the Jazz tradition,with all respect to all Classical guitarists of course,greets Vic.

[Pigeon55]

I thought Procul Harums version was unique,add this to that category .5 stars

[Jazzguts]

Procol Harum had a great Guitarist,Robin Trower he plays very good in the Hendrix tradition,greets Vic.

[bl200sx]

very nice!!! : )

[fnrebel]

dam that was nice (now i gotta go get my guitar )

[plugh1]

Excellent rendition. Gotta go try that :-)

[zneella]

great work Victor. did an acappella version once 16 part harmonies. nightmare. i was glad when we did our last show.lol. love ur version 5*****

[Jazzguts]

Well,Gavin when someones ear isn't sharp enough you get these frictions in the harmony and I can imagine foe a well trained ear it's (to put it mildly) not very satisfying,thanks for listening,greets Vic.

[choppermn27]

nice jam!

[Malfunction69]

that was pretty good. 4 stars. ;)

mark

[Jazzguts]

Well Mark thanks,I guess with 10 honors I didn't do it that bad,Vic.

[johnvankampen]

Hi Brother, I couldn't help but, I scored you a 5* again after listening to this song 5

times over, really beautiful, John (Willemstad)