"The Middle Way" by Amy McCann

[SubstituteForTalent]

If I could play like that I would be smiling just as much as you are. That was very nice to hear!

[amccann7]

@SubstituteForTalent thanks my friend, it was just an afternoon jam-out, nothing special really...;)

[SubstituteForTalent]

@amccann7 That's what I mean!

[Veradoradehon]

Wow, your playing is so great Amy! The music flows through you. I love this composition. Great tones too!! I wish you so much luck. You are so incredibly talented!!!

[amccann7]

@Veradoradehon No I'm not! I am just a music lover, that is all I am, my dear!

Amy xo

[pontepolentepontepi]

Magical :-)

[yaronam]

pure magic!!

[PennaPlanum]

Sounds like you've been auditing my dreams, taking notes, and arranging the tunes. Hauntingly delightful. ---- You should get serious about playing guitar and writing songs. Tee Hee (Don't you love great advice like that from basket weavers and night walkmen types, bless their hearts.)

[cleveroonie]

there is a lovely feel to your compostiions Amy - have bert Janch and Nick Drake been an influence to you

[amccann7]

@cleveroonie thank you so much. Nick Drake definitely; I am not that familliar with Bert Jansch outside his Pentangle work. I really admire the guitar playing of Richard Thompson however.

Amy

[FemaleGuitarPlayers]

With a smile like that on your face, it's so wonderful to share how much you love to play the guitar! Wonderful! Much love and hugs to you! xoxox

[chris21125150]

Lovely song, Amy! I love watching you play, you're always so happy. So opposite of me :) LOL. Nice work!

[excretorium]

hoooooly moly XD that is such a great composition. and you play it so consistently too! i'd be stumbling like a baby giraffe. what a great start to a weekend!

[amccann7]

@excretorium haha, thanks for enjoying my little jam!

Amy

[jhankri]

That is an amazing tune. Is that a 12 string Martin?

[amccann7]

@jhankri thank you, yes it is.

Amy

[solidbrownrecords]

Tim is here and sais hello.

[ob1ob123]

You know i love the originals, beautiful flow of sound,,happy spring to you Amy

[truewealth50]

the song sounds almost drug induced....no it does sound drug induced...I play stuff like that on my 12 also,my problem is that I can't remember it the next day.lol

your awesome..

p.s. stop taking your music off you tube... your music makes a difference in our lives!

[balijam]

Sublime.

[veritanuda]

Funny how you stumble across people sometimes, but late as it is here I am glad you seduced me into curiosity of kind. I shall keep an ear and an eye open for you. But just please keep sharing. :)

[paulgordonmanners]

Dear Amy. Beautiful composition and you have a magical touch... the right ingredients to make me fly up and away into the clouds. I would listen to one of your pieces every morning... that way the day would begin with my heart in the right place. Thank you... Paul

[amccann7]

@paulgordonmanners 'tis morning here, and I am enjoying my morning coffee and your lovely comment, Paul which indeed has brightened my day.

Amy

[marquettefootball]

You did it again. My little 15-month-old was fussy. I put this song on. He calmed down and smiled. :)

[amccann7]

@marquettefootball awesome! I should make a "put baby to sleep" album~

haha, Amy

[strat8333]

Beautiful music Amy. Thanks again.

strat

[kingsofnonecanada]

great tune , enjoyed that !!

[jatras]

Wow Amy, I've just "discovered" you and am watching your videos. Do you ever tour?  I'd love to see you play live.

[amccann7]

@jatras haha, no I've never "toured" per-say but I have performed my music in the Greater Toronto Area, and in Northern California and Montreal Quebec, wherever I have lived. And now i perform locally as a soloist and with my group, the hazy maidens.

Peace, Amy

[omarragbag1]

@amccann7 You lived in Northern Cali ??

p.s. this song is amazingly awesome.

love that 12

[amccann7]

@omarragbag1 thanks Mike, yeah I used to live in Davis,( outside Sacramento) for 3 years. It was pretty cool!

thanks for listening to my song again,

Amy

[Bigdaddyluv68]

This is a happy, moving, song that moves me to reflection. Way to swim in the deep waters of a beautiful 12-STRING! More like this one please!

[maccalennonstarr]

This is fantastic. Reminds me a bit of Stephen Stills. Well Done.

[amccann7]

@maccalennonstarr thanks Andrew, I love Stephen Stills; he is a big influence of mine, so thanks for the compliment!

Amy

[ERICWAGNERSLUCID]

Very nice!

[plukkiepluis]

Beautiful. A very happy new year to you Amy

[amccann7]

@plukkiepluis Thank you Luk, Blessings also to you my friend,

Amy

[violeirosurbanos]

Fantastic! All thumbs up!

Greetings from Brazil!

[charliejazz64]

I'm tempted to play along on piano. but by the time i set up all this equiptement the song would be long gone...

[theebluesman]

this is great also,,I jammed with ya on this one,wow I should record it and send it to you,perfect lead for this piece,,don;t get me wrong,this kind of music puts you in a special place :)

[amccann7]

@theebluesman well I hope you do record it and send it to me bluesman! I would love to hear that!!!

peace, Amy

[mauson1963]

Dear Amy, your music is heavenly peaceful. I am happy having found your channel!

[amccann7]

@mauson1963 Thank you so much Andreas. This tuning thst I came upon by chance was full of modal possibilities! Glad you enjoyed it!

peace, my friend! Amy

[agrodeep10]

delicate....

[strat8383]

thank you for another beautiful day's end...long day...thanks for the tears.

That is so beautiful.!

[amccann7]

@strat8383 very sweet of you, thanks strat383!

Amy

[strat8383]

thank you for another beautiful day's end...

[prrolg]

Powerful. Strong

[futreslayer300]

Truly beautiful and calming :)

[amccann7]

@futreslayer300 thanks so much, Steph!

peace, Amy

[PinkTorpedo11]

beautiful song, you've got a great fingerpicking technique - I could never get the hang of doing that on a 12-string :)

[ggaylmer]

Very well played Amy, I enjoyed listening.

Chris.

[amccann7]

@ggaylmer thanks so much Chris!

peace, Amy

[troubleclef]

I admire anyone with the patience and sheer hand strength needed to play 12 string, let alone play it as cleanly as you did.. Really nice one, Amy. Beautiful chords. Favorited.

[amccann7]

@troubleclef well thank you so much Tony. This 12 string of mine has great action and depth of sound for building crescendos. I have always wanted a 12 string but found them difficult to play without banging one out and strumming chords only. But this particular Martin; one of their affordable X series is very smooth to play; perhaps a factory fluke, I'm not sure but it doesn't feel like a lot of work to me.

So glad you like my songs,

Amy

[sevennotrumpxx]

@amccann7 How modest...blame it on the great guitar...lol. Fantastico!

[strat8383]

My dear Amy, Thanks again...yer a monster. It's a good planet and I'm glad yer playing music on it.

 Thanks for making it better. P

[acecolvin]

Beautiful! Some of the nicest 12 string picking I've heard.

[amccann7]

@acecolvin thank you so much Alex

peace, Amy

[acecolvin]

@amccann7 Peace. Looking forward to exploring your world more.

[Desotoguitarist]

@amccann7 Of course!

[Desotoguitarist]

The beautiful sound of someone playing a twelve string with such accuracy and feeling is like magick.

[ronb1191]

@amccann7 That's ok not giving out your tuning. I understand. I was able to figure out Jimmy Page's "Rain Song" on my own back in 1982. I love a challenge. Once I figure out your tuning I promise not to give it out. Thanks for beautiful music and I hope your garden grows well. Peace to you too.

[ronb1191]

I love this instrumental; it inspired me to subscribe to your channel, that and your musical tastes. Is that a Drop D tuning and are you using finger picks?

[omarragbag1]

oops... that was towards riverface123's coment.

Great just the way it is !

[omarragbag1]

Would have to say i disagree.

Love this tune Amy.  Sounds just great to me. Although im sure your words would be beautiful with it , i think this is a great instrumental .

Cheers Amy!

[sbbinahee]

Love this song. great 12string playing too1

[marquettefootball]

Just played it 4 the little guy. Wasn't sleepy. He sat transfixed. Awesome. U have a 4 month old fan.

[58dpt]

You Are Gifted Thanks

[nidgetucker]

Beautiful piece of Music,would sound nice with a Flute*****

[GhostofJimi94]

Wow...thats so pretty!

[osso2]

I don't agree riverface! This is, and should remain an instrumental. It's so lyrical on it's own!

But Amy's the boss, she decides. And I trust her decisions! I really love this tune, I keep coming back!

Peace and Love from me:))

[July41054AD]

Nice composition Amy,.. reminds me of Jimmy Page,...12 strings are sweet!

[marquettefootball]

We'll give both a shot...and see if our three-month old becomes your youngest fan. :)

[marquettefootball]

Wow! Awesome stuff. My wife and I may have to try playing this as a lullaby for our little guy. (Meaning the video...my wife plays, but I don't know if she could pull this off. Give lessons?)

[ALANFAETYRE]

Go on yourself Amy , what a talent, I'm slowly working my way through all you videos which just keep getting better and better, I'm going to clean the dust of my guitar now! CHEERS

[dadgadjohn]

Well played.

[karlmahlmann]

magical -loved the transition down into the dark minor passages, then back up into the light. really beautiful. -nice 12 string.

[Defenderofmankind]

beautiful guitar work! keep em coming!

[nubie34]

Love that 12-string, has inspired me to get on mine more.

[allshookup77]

Now that was truly beautiful Amy! You are fantastic on that 12 string! This song was wonderful... a masterpiece! ... FrAnK (★★★★★)

[pianogirl98]

Fabulous! ***********All the stars for you!

Love the way you make music, Amy!

[strat8383]

had to watch it again...beautiful music Amy.

thanks,

strat

[LONGWINDING]

Hello, a very nice piece of music!

Frank

[ronmahanjr]

Nice :)

[Roselyne18]

Hello dear Amy, is a very beautiful melody and I thank you for shared it with us!

All my best wishes, Rosy xxx

[maestrocma13]

Absolutely stunning - haunting - beautiful!!! you really outdid yourself on this one and thats hard to do. This song is like a summer breeze in a breathtaking landscape at dawn.

[strat8383]

dear amy, HOLY SMOKE.!  Beautiful on all levels...yer a monster girl!

[eLiMU6]

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sublime sonorities, Sweet Seniorita!

[zappatero7]

you're such a picking sorceress, Amy! =)

[MicahBuzan]

this is so beautifull

[Rocketonium]

Hey thanks. I really appreciate the encouragement. Maybe you could shoot me a PM and clue me in on what kind of set-up you use for recording? I see you have a pretty nice microphone. How does it all set-up with the computer?

[Rocketonium]

Excellent! Hey come over to my little corner of youtube and listen to a couple of my songs as well Amy. Fingercheese pointed me here and it was well worth the visit. Five Stars.

[Phrase]

Wow, how many beautiful chords are in this piece?

The only thing I didn't like was the fact that we didn't get to hear your lovely voice...

[stephanwideman]

Very nice, as a real pro...

[theshredmann]

I like it a lot. Geiles Lied *****^^^^^

[JonnDalton]

Beautiful. Mysterious.

[calypsodude]

Amy I really enjoyed that - cheers !

[Powderfinger07]

Great listening Amy, flows like a river!

[Johnlefroy]

sweet amy!

[RevelingInReverie]

What a beautiful journey of a song, Amy! The 12-string adds to the magic! Bravo!

[Mariekesone]

Great!...:-)

[crystalship42]

Beautiful. As always. Thanks Amy :-)

[samsombersimba]

Those who call themselves your pupils must be blessed indeed. This is a musical treasure.

[semahnai]

Delightful, to say the least. Has a feel of The Narrow Way - David Gilmour, very much my taste in music. I will listen to this for ever, thank you.

[semahnai]

I beg your pardon Amy, I think I meant to say Grandchester Meadows...Its been far too long since I have listened to Ummagumma. Like I said, it only gives the feeling, which is of the haze of English summers. x

[jimmymac30]

Oh My God!! Amy your fingerpicking on the 12 string is just superb, truly masterful instrumental playing, and as a composition, this is absolutely top-notch. You really blow me away sometimes, and this is one those times. Faved this.

Oh, and I wanted to say thanks for your kind words on my recent Stones cover. Much appreciated my friend.

[hyperboreal]

That's a marvellous piece for 12-string, Amy. You're not only a fantastic performer but also a great song-writer. Thanks for sharing it.

[mccart31]

what a pretty song Amy !!!!!!

[Gooseberry51]

Great tune! Love the sound of 12-strings as well, used to have one acoustic and a Rick.. but that was some time ago...

[1993MURDODUNLOP]

Beautiful as always Amy. That's a really lovely sounding 12-string.5/5

Sean

[AndreasBusshart]

your the best Amy...I cant stop watching this video.......SUPER.....

[garibelon]

So nice to see you smile while you playing this *W*O*N*D*E*R*F*U*L* piece.

Your 12-string sounds heavenly.

Crowned with stars... :)

And to my favourites.

All the best

gari

[larzgallows]

Fantastic!!!!! :D

[AndreasBusshart]

Amy you write some fantastic music...thats a relaxin' song....I'll have to check into getting me a 12-string acoustic guitar....I have two doublenecks and my rickenbacker but no acoustic....you just made up my mind....peace and have a fantastic weekend....Freddie

[preprapro]

beautiful. sounds great!

[bobwoolcock]

Really nice.

[rhopen]

I love that 12-string, but more importantly the way you play it. This is a terrific composition to boot, very beautiful chords and fingering. One of your very best. -Ron

[Defenderofmankind]

it sounds wonderful! a very authentic sound!

[tps607]

merci, Mlle McCann....

[tps607]

Amy,this is a real 12-string slice of joy! ***** thanks for sharing it...

[DraganUgljesa]

superb. bringing back zep-days :)

[vivian2nana]

Beautiful music making!! We enjoy it..... Thank you!

[TheDrumChannel]

Wow - there is just something about a 12 string guitar that sounds so good and is usually is the person playing it. Great dynamics and finger pickinig - just great

[osso2]

Thanks AMY, (did not mean to call you Ann, mabye I had one beer (or two) too much)..... whatever, you're the best!! Peace!

[jamesnorthernva]

Very nice Amy, I like that your choices are not things I already know. I am captivated by what you play. Is it C-A-C-G-C-E ?

~ Jamie

[Cameragirl803]

You playing always amazes me Amy! This is lovely!! *****

[fingercheese]

I know I was here all ready but...I freaking Love this....

[fingercheese]

I'm freaking speechless...well not really...Right up my alley....cept mine is a little more cluttered and scattered and less refined....this alley of yours absolutely blows my mind....I was hoping to do a tribute of your tune while the moon hung in the sky tomorrowbut I almost chopped off the top of my left index while distractedly chopping herbs yesterday.going to post something though. bloody finger tune

[osso2]

Me to! Love the song and the 12-string!! Is it a Martin, and what kind is it ( if it is)?? Sounds really really good, even on my laptop speakers.:) Keep it up Ann, I'm your fan! ;)

[ProgMom67]

Beautiful Amy! I love it so much. You are amazing, wonderful and inspirational. Love the 12 string.

[safeharbor7]

Very much enjoyed Amy, 5***** for you...

[centralscrutinizer9]

excellent 12 string great playing Amy reminds me of the narrow way the floyd

[MegMerrilies]

Ah! how Piscean - a flowing river, it's true! I have recently found out the composer of one of my all time fave pieces of music Scheherazade, Rimsky Korsakov was Piscean. I've always loved the way it flows!

[shirleey1969]

Wonderful music Amy!

Your light is shining...

I can see and feel it here in Germany:))

Thanks for your gift from the heart!

xox

[natobaden]

wow this just makes me day,,, Salute to ya

[mettanc]

oh so lovely...how i wish i could play guitar....then i wouldn't use this "can music" and i would sing so many different type of music. where did this title come from, in buddhism they say the best path is the middle way.

michael

[skaborsky]

Richt Braw Amy! (Engish translation Really beautiful)

[jt20042]

This is an original? Awesome! I love your covers Amy, but I think I actually enjoy your originals even more. This is very Zeppelinesque (is that a word? lol). Anyways I dug it as usual. I must say the look of the video is very cool too and matches the song perfectly. Bravo again o great one:)

[nikosz66]

Modern ,beaty, tender,nice tune your folks should be proud of you !

Regards from Athens

[RLSguitar]

Amy, beautiful tune masterfully played on that sweet-sounding 12-string.

[sevenender]

wow this is a great original..i love it how you the guitar play sounds like the flowing of a river..oh how sweet is this music...thank you very very much for this nice tune..i love it...you make me dream with this music!!

all the stars*****

greets

ender

[jherr5150]

Excellent original Amy!

[ob1ob123]

nice Amy

[tonegooch]

Really Beautiful Amy. I like your work a lot.

[LIGHTMAN004]

That was beautiful! Great playing as always! how d you go about getting the copywrite on your own music, is it hard to do? I have lot's of things I;ve been writing and would like to video them but want to get the copywrite first. I have a video on my profile of me playing 'Bron-Yr-Aur'. I saw you playing a while back too. :O)

[LIGHTMAN004]

I mean "I saw you playing it a while back too."

[lauraveltmanmusic]

that was beautiful Amy! you have such a wonderful talent, thanks for sharing it!

[UnluckyMum]

Fantastic Amy :)

[francos1960]

Intense emotions , pure magic, an entie orchestra under your fingers!

Congrats for your new wonderful composition!

Five stars !

[TanteA]

Oh Amy, this is very good. I enjoyed your composition very much. I always have problems on a 12 string guitar because my fingers are so small.

Nice greetings

Anette

[destoman1]

The middle way is often best and it sure is in this case. Superb*****

Peace

BoB

[carrolly2k]

Excellent!!!!!

[bughead3]

Bravo!

[buniluvr]

Awesome Amy! Reminds me of Jimmy Page and Steven Stills combined. Your 12-string sounds heavenly and I LOVE seeing you smile :) You've composed a beautiful piece of music my friend!

cheers

julie

[chrisnatti]

You create such a beautiful sound when you play guitar.

It's always full of honest emotion and that's what makes it so good. It also doesn't hurt that you have such great taste in music. You really capture the spirit of Nick Drake, Sandy Denny, Jimmy Page while still making it your own. All the best in 2010!

[Oswlek]

Ditto. Couldn't say it any better.

[MegMerrilies]

Me too!....... that's 3!!

WONDERFUL Amy!

Your friend

Meg x

[SIXSTRING63]

Wow ! Great track Amy. You are so very talented and it is a pleasure to hear you play and sing.

Mike

[busywave]

Very awesome to hear on this Friday morning. And the first to make a comment, I think. All the best Amy.