Moon River (H. Mancini) - cover

[Mpoiuz]

...gerade noch mal reingehört...wirklich klasse!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@Mpoiuz

...vielen Dank Uli, ... bei der Vorlage!!!

Ohne dich gäbe es diese Version nicht ...

danke und liebe Grüße

Bernd

[craigbrandau]

Beautiful Bernd!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@craigbrandau

Thank you so much, Craig!

Hope all is well and you have a nice holiday. Best to you,

Bernd

[littlerockstar45]

eim not besst de puta 

[mikethekhotmailcom]

Your guitar playing is purely inspirational. I will be making a playlist of your performances to listen to all day. Greetings from Chicago, illinois USA

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@mikethekhotmailcom

Many thanks to Chicago!

You make me really happy with your kind comment.

Best wishes,

Bernd

[thilomutter]

Thank you very much for this wonderful piece of music!!! What guitar and what tuning are you playing? Thanks for answering and keep on playing like this! It's just so great!!! Thilo from Hamburg

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@thilomutter

Hi,

Thank you very much! Aus Hamburg? - da sag ich's mal auf Deutsch. Im Infokasten unter dem Video findest du weitere Informationen zum Film, z. B. die Gitarre, Stimmung, Aufnahmegeräte etc.

Hier:

Guitar: Lakewood S32 -- custom

Tuning: DGDF#AD

Diese Lakewood ist ein Einzelstück und nicht in der normalen Modellpalette enthalten.

Ich freu' mich sehr, das dir meine Version gefällt!

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[SrPicuinhas]

Wow! It blows my mind!

Very good. Thank you so much.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@SrPicuinhas

Thank YOU so much for your kind commen! I'm glad you like it.

All the best,

Bernd

[DrumNBum]

your expresssion and dynamics control is just unreal. from one artist to another. wonderful job

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@DrumNBum

Thank you very much!

Cheers,

Bernd

[maurieer]

WOW!!!

Man, you are great.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@maurieer

I have to thank Uli (mpoiuz), who's arrangement inspired me!

Many thanks for your busy watching and commenting,

cheers,

Bernd

[arrrang]

Amazing! Hats off...

Best wishes from Poland

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@arrrang

Thanks a lot!

All the best,

Bernd

[neillian1]

what a fantastic sound bernd and beautiful playing

a great different type of version on a wonderful tune

neillian

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@neillian1

Many thanks, Neillian!

Great, that you took a look at this!

Cheers,

Bernd

[CNlyrical]

*W*U*N*D*E*R*S*C*H*Ö*N*

Von Herzen ~ Crystal

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@CNlyrical

Vielen Dank, Crystal!

Ich freue mich sehr über dein Kompliment ... vor allem, dass es von Herzen kommt :-)

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[GarryJacksonRecords]

Einfach nur FANTASTISCH! ;)

Super gespielt!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@GarryJacksonRecords

Vielen Dank für das fantastische Kompliment! ;-))

-Bernd

[Keesfarida]

Hi Bernd,this is wickedly wonderful man,wow what an arrangement ,and the sound,is awesome ,the best Moon River on YT my compliments,cheers Kees.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@Keesfarida

I'm so happy about your complimnet Kees! That means a lot to me coming from you!

All the best,

Bernd

[ThinkingDog06]

Bernd, I came back to listen to this one again (...and again) -- really, one of the best solo guitar pieces I've ever heard.  Just wonderful. Congratulations and thank you.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@ThinkingDog06

Hi TD!

Your kind comment makes me really happy! It means a lot to me!

Thank you so much,

Bernd

[UUCVC]

Tolles Arrangement, und klingt auch noch toll!

Schönes, grooviges Spiel, macht Spass zuzuhören.

Weiter so!

Liebe Grüße,

Wolfram

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@UUCVC

Vielen Dank, Wolfram!

Ich freue mich sehr über dein Kompliment.

Alles Gute,

Bernd

[archtopbrownie]

Elegant, Innovative, Beautiful. Thanks.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@archtopbrownie

Thank you so much, Lance!

Sorry for the late reply but I was very busy outside YT. Your comment is much apprechiated.

My best wishes to you,

Bernd

[lovegermanshepherds]

Wow! added to my playlists

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@lovegermanshepherds

Thank you so much!

Cheers,

Bernd

[theriven1]

got some tears in my eyes. wonderful rendition.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@theriven1

Thank you very much for this great compliment.

I am glad that I could cause such feelings with my guitar playing. Music and emotions are a close pair.

Cheers,

Bernd

[neillian1]

superb as usual bernd and such a lovely sound you have

neillian

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@neillian1

Many thanks, Neillian!

Haven't seen you for a long period of time ... hope all is well?!

I would like to see a new upload of yours!

All the best, my friend,

Bernd

[SabMei1]

Diese wunderschöne Musik hat mir meine Mittagspause versüßt. Vielen Dank dafür! Nun kann es wieder "volle Kraft voraus" gehen :-)

LG-Sabine

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@SabMei1

Da freu' ich mich wirklich sehr drüber! Schön, dass ich deinen Tag angenehmer machen konnte!

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[Kr4ftw3rk]

Very, very nice. Curious as to what settings you have your neo set to when you record... or is the magic from knowing how to using the mastering within the neo. It sounds live and I do notice reverb but man!! it sounds good!!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@Kr4ftw3rk

Thank you very much!

While I'm recording I use no effects at all. During the mixing process I'm setting the panorama of the channels and add some reverb and equalizer (a little less midrange, just what sounds good to my ears). I use the inbuilt effect pool. The mastering is very useful, I take a basic tool and adjust it to my ears: the compression and again some equalizer, if needful. The exact setting vary each time because the sound also depends on the mic positions.

Cheers,

Bernd

[MrWolmar]

Eine wunderbare Interpretation dieses Klassikers!

Liebe Grüße

Wolfgang

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@MrWolmar

Vielen Dank, Wolfgang!

Ich hatte aber auch eine wunderbare Vorlage von Uli (Mpoiuz) ... und Mancinis Melodien sind einfach klasse, da gibt es noch einiges zu beackern!

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[Mpoiuz]

Hallo Bernd, back for another listen...einfach FANTASTISCH!!! ...in jeder Hinsicht (Performance, Sound, Arrangement)

liebe Grüße - Uli

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@Mpoiuz

Hallo Uli,

vielen Dank ... das war ja auch eine klasse Vorlage ... ohne dich gäbe es diese Version nicht! Vielen Dank nochmals dafür!

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[brodriguezn]

Thanks a lot for this beautifull interpretation!! there s any way you can share a tab for trying a little?? Thanks again. Benjamin

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@brodriguezn

Hi Benjamin,

I'm sorry, but I have no tabs of my arrangement. If you like to try the original I worked with check out Mpoiuz channel. There you find his arrangement and he offers his tab!

Many thanks and good luck,

Bernd

[jhankri]

An exquisite rendering of a much loved tune. I'm with Babs. I will come back to this over and over. Just beautiful.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@jhankri

Thank you very much for your kind words! I'm glad you like my interpretation of this tune.

Cheers,

Bernd

[babs4TLove]

Biernd, this is just beyond beautiful! So creative and unique! I will listen to this one over and over! Regards!

Babs

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@babs4TLove

Thank you so much, Babs! I'm glad that I could give something in return for what you did to me with your wonderful music! It's great to have you here on YT!

Cheers,

Bernd

[carvetop01]

Bernd,

This is Beautiful. Somehow that adjective seems a bit lacking in this case. Great movement and voice leading.The colors in your harmony are brilliant. To my ear this is the best solo guitar version of this classic. This jewel goes straight to my "Favorites". Nice use of harmonics. 0:34 is a very clever line(among many). Very tasteful use of the pulloffs/hammerons/slides etc.

Cheers my friend,

allen

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@carvetop01

Hi Allen,

your kind comment really warms my soul. I love to play this piece and Uli (Mpoiuz) made an very inspiring arrangement. I felt free to create an own variation and to add some verses which were lacking in his playing. So it became a new arrangement with my own touch. A bit faster and bluesier. I'm very glad that you like it and I'm among your favourites. Thank you so much! Hope all is well with you and I wish you a very nice weekend!

Cheers,

Bernd

[carvetop01]

@BoeckmannLudwig

Bernd,

I listened to Uli's arrangement. He is an excellent musician. However, you have made this arrangement your own.

You took it to an entirely different place. To me this is Bernd's arrangement. I have shared this video with several of my friends. Ich wunsche fur Sie ein gutes Wochenende. Forgive my poor German:O)

allen

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@carvetop01

Thanks again, Allen!

... and your German is just wonderful! :-))

Best to you, my friend,

Bernd

[dylanizer1]

breathtaking, Bernd! So full of emotions and vibrations

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@dylanizer1

You make me really happy! :-)))

Have a nice weekend, my friend,

Bernd

[ichingiching]

I've just become a big fan.. !! great..

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@ichingiching

Thank you so much, Mike!

All the best,

Bernd

[violeirosurbanos]

Fantastic! Great arrangement and playing!

Thank's for sharing!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@violeirosurbanos

Thank YOU very much!

Best wishes to all of you,

Bernd

[anmeinersaite]

Super! Klasse gespielt und ein top sound, gefällt mir riesig!

lg

Thomas

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@anmeinersaite

Vielen Dank, Thomas! Ich freu mich!

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[MrRogermaynor]

Hey Bernd! Just listened to Moon River cover. Superb!!! Hope you can accept this, I put you in the category of two of the world's greatest guitarists on classical, Segovia and Chet Atkins. I can't decide which of the three of you play better. You have what most men lust for..the touch, timing and tone.Your hands are equal in greatness. Nice to be your friend.....Best wishes....Ole Rog

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@MrRogermaynor

Hello Roger,

I'm really glad you like my playing! But to be mentioned in one line with Chet Atkins and Segovia .... that's far too much honour for a country boy like me ... but I much appreciate your kind words.

Thank you so much Ole Rog!

All the best,

Bernd

[TheBarry33]

A very dreamlike, delicate and beautiful version, with blusey moments in appropriate places. There is a background 5-6 note theme that plays throughout and an intro and ending, bookended with dreamlike harmonics - just lovely. Too advanced for me to copy. Bernd gives you the impression that he is just playing this tune, but it is soooo well thought out and arranged. It's so subtle and so good. Wow Bernd!!

Barry

Montreal

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@TheBarry33

Hi Barry!

Your kind words warm my heart! And you're someone who listens and analyses very carefully. The intro and outro just build the circle which surrounds the main theme. I very much appreciate your comment, thank you very much!!!

All the best to Montreal,

Bernd

[salvitagirl]

BEAUTIFUL THANKS.!!!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@salvitagirl

Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it!

Best wishes,

Bernd

[eikenlord]

bernd! mal wieder ein absolutes meisterstück! da fühlt sich der morgen gleich besser an ;)

viele grüße

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@eikenlord

Hall Ben,

ich freue mich sehr über dein Kompliment ... und um so mehr, wenn ich deinen Tag verschönern konnte! :-))

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[nylonguitar]

Very nice playing Bernd. Good listen, thank you...Steve

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@nylonguitar

Thank you so much, Steve!

All the best,

Bernd

[1wiesehoefer1]

hi bernd eine absolut perfekte version von diesem wunderschönen lied, alle daumen hoch und ich wünsche euch noch ein tolles 2011, wegen grippe etwas verspätet, so long friedel

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@1wiesehoefer1

Hallo Friedel,

ich freu' mich immer, wenn du vorbeischaust. Vielen Dank!

Und gute Besserung,

Bernd

[Vreci]

Wow Bernd !

Das sind aber wunderbare Akkorde! Und soo schön gespielt!

Da gefallen mir die Stahlsaiten fast zu sehr; du willst doch nicht schuld sein, dass ich auf Stahl umsteige!?

Jedenfalls eine Super Super Cover Version!

liebe Grüße aus Geboltskirchen,

Wolfgang

PS: Entschuldige, dass ich oft sehr spät kommentiere!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@Vreci

Lieber Wolfgang,

ich freue mich immer, wenn du vorbeischaust, und deine ermutigenden Kommentare tun mir gut ... gerade von einem Könner wie dir! Da macht es gar nichts, dass du etwas spät kommentierst .... schließlich wohnst du ja auch weit weg ... das dauert halt ;-))) Vielen Dank, Wolfgang ... und auf gar keinen Fall auf Stahlsaiten umsteigen ... wer will mich dann noch hören?! :-))

Ganz liebe Grüße von der Asse,

Bernd

[loveforsteelstrings]

Wonderful, great playing and a fantastic guitar sound! Wow! Keep pickin!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@loveforsteelstrings

Thank you so much, Emil!

I much admire YOUR art of guitar playing!

All the best,

Bernd

[horaciotg23]

Beautiful!, congratulations, greate song.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@horaciotg23

Thanks a lot! I'm glad you like it!

Cheers,

Bernd

[violeirosurbanos]

Fantastic! Thank' s for sharing this musical gem.

Greetings from Brazil and all thumbs up!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@violeirosurbanos

Thank you very much for your kind comment!

All the best,

Bernd

[KarlheinzFey1]

Wunderschönes Arrangement und super Interpretation! Gratuliere! Beste Grüsse aus Holzminden Karlheinz

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@KarlheinzFey1

Vielen Dank, Karlheinz, für diesen schönen Kommentar.

Alles Gute nach Holzminden von der Asse,

Bernd

[KarlheinzFey1]

Wunderschönes Arrangement und super Interpretation! Gratuliere1 Beste Grüsse aus Holzminden Karlheinz

[Ritschi2]

Hi Bernd,

höre das Stück nun zum dritten Mal. Absolut super. Perfekt gespielt und wie immer super Sound. Mach doch endlich mal ne CD. Ich kaufe garantiert.

Gruß aus KL

Jürgen

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@Ritschi2

Hallo Jürgen,

freut mich sehr, dass es dir gefällt. Es ist einfach eine tolle Melodie, wie viele von H. Mancini, mit Spielraum zur Interpretation. ... Eine CD braucht Zeit ... und ich habe bzw. setzt momentan andere Prioritäten ... aber reizen würd' es mich schon. ... gut zu wissen, dass ich schon einen Abnehmer hätte :-)))

Liebe Grüße und ein schönes Wochenende,

Bernd

[melodykentucky]

I think I could listen to you play forever, Bernd.

I hope your year is very blessed.

(((U)))

Melody

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@melodykentucky

Hi Melody,

thank you for your always kind comments. Hope you had a good start in the new year.

Blessings to you,

Bernd

[talesandtunes]

Hallo Bernd, leider erst jetzt mein comment, meine zeit war in den letzten Wochen knapp bemessen: Toller Titel, tolles Arrangement, tolle Veredelung und toll umgesetzt. Ein Profi könnte es nicht besser, auch kein Filmorchester, es klingt einfach ohrenbetörend schön.

Einen guten Jahreswechsel wünscht

Michael

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@talesandtunes

Lieber Michael,

ich freu mich immer, wenn du für mich Zeit findest, egal wann! Und besonders freut es mich, dass es dir gefällt. Dir und deiner Familie wünsche ich alles Gute, Gesundheit und Zufriedenheit für das neue Jahr 2011. Auf viele musikalische Momente,

Bernd

[AbsurdBrane]

So light, mellow, wonderful and masterful. I love your arrangement. made me feel delighted.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@AbsurdBrane

Thank you very much! Have a great start in the New Year!

~Bernd

[stawney]

I've just listened your video for the second time in a row :) So soothing! wow, what a great interpretation!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@stawney

Hi Stanley, my friend, it's great to have musicians like you here on YT. You are always so inspiring to me and the song selection meets my taste. I'm really glad you like my playing too! All the best for the upcoming new year!

~Bernd

[AlexTurkin]

This is the best arrangement of this song, I think

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@AlexTurkin

Wow, that's a big compliment. Thank you very much!

All the best,

Bernd

[iadmike]

Always happy to hear you play man.  Good stuff. listening to it kind of gives me that push to try a little harder with playing. thanks for that.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@iadmike

Many thanks! Keep on playing!

Cheers,

Bernd

[xkranert]

Ganz hervorragende Umsetzung eines absoluten Klassikers (Ich mag ganz besonders gern die Version von Frank Sinatra). Mehr gibts da nicht zu schreiben.

Viele Grüße

André

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@xkranert

Vielen Dank, André! Mancini ist einer der ganz großen.

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[LONGWINDING]

Was ich dir noch sagen wollte: ich lass mich musikalisch selten beeinflussen, ja vielleicht bin ich da ein Sturrkopf, stehe ich aber zu;-) doch diese Version lässt mich wirklich mal wieder an ein Stück ran, das ich spielen will. Mir sind eigentlich die Kompositionen als solche immer wichtiger als die Interpretationen, und die Komponisten sind meine "Helden", doch manche Interpretation weckt die Lust am Stück. Schwer zu erklären, vielleicht. Ein weites Feld;-))) - Danke!

Frank

[violeirosurbanos]

Fantastic! All thumbs up!

Greetings from Brazil!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@violeirosurbanos

Thank you very much! I like your channel and music!

Cheers,

Bernd

[juke335]

Such a beautiful and unusual arrangement.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@juke335

Thanks a lot!

Cheers,

Bernd

[gskarogiannis]

Bernd your playing and sound are from another world. Simply excellent my friend!!!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@gskarogiannis

Hi George,

many thanks! I'm feeling better now and looking forward to a musically 2011!

Best,

Bernd

[order57]

Awesome.

Best season greetings!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@order57

Thank you very much, Best to you,

Bernd

[PhilCLG4]

Beautiful playing Bernd. Merry Christmas to you and Martin. Wish you all the best.//Phil



[BoeckmannLudwig]

@PhilCLG4

Hi Phil,

many thanls and best wishes to you,

Bernd

[porsche217]

Lieber Bernd,

da ist Dir eine fantastische Version dieses Klassikers gelungen! Großartig!!

Fröhliche Weihnachten und einen guten Rutsch ( nur gedanklich bitte ) ins neue Jahr.

Viele Grüße

Bernd

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@porsche217

Das freut mich Bernd! Auf ein schönes 2011. Vielleicht sehen wir uns ja bei einem der Konzerte in Blomberg!

Alles Gute,

Bernd

[6K6R]

Very nice arrangement and playing beautiful music.

Merry Christmas and a 2011 full of love, peace, healt and music.

Claude

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@6K6R

Thank you so much, Claude! For all your kind words through the year.

Best wishes,

Bernd

[HanzP]

Hallo Bernd,

das ist eine wunderbare Version dieses Klassikers ....

und was für ein Sound - wow - fantastisch!

ich wünsche dir und deinen Lieben ein entspanntes Weihnachtsfest,

einen Guten Rutsch und vor allem ein gesundes Neues Jahr .....

..... mit viel Musik, natürlich!

Liebe Grüße

Hansel

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@HanzP

Hallo Hansel,

Weihnachten war ... na ja ein wenig fiebrig ... aber jetzt geht's wieder gut und ich freu mich, dass dir meine Versin gefällt.

Alles Gute,

Bernd

[bjl257]

Stunning arr. and what a recorded tone ! Gorgeous as always , Cheers Brian

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@bjl257

Thank you so much, Brian!

Best wishes,

Bernd

[GuenterGeurts]

Das ist eine traumhafte Version, Bernd. Mancini ist einer der größten.

Schöne Weihnachten,

Günter

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@GuenterGeurts

Vielen Dank, Günter!

Alles Gute für's Neue!

Bernd

[jayers000]

Great Job!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@jayers000

Thank you!

Cheers,

Bernd

[RMAN923]

OUTSTANDING Bernd!!!!...........Roger

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@RMAN923

Hi Roger!

Thank you so much!

All the best,

Bernd

[richiemabie]

PERFECT !! WOW

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@richiemabie

Thanks a lot!

best wishes,

Bernd

[zellerauer1]

toll!

frohe weihnachten! :o)

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@zellerauer1

Vielen Dank, Klaus!

Alles Gute für's Neue!

Bernd

[stonecry7]

That is really beautiful.  Great mix of haromics, neat little hammer-ons and perfectly played.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@stonecry7

Thank you very much, Brent!

Best wishes,

Bernd

[troubleclef]

great version, playing and recording. and sweet slot head guitar too. keep up the inspiring work in the new year!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@troubleclef

Thank you so much, Toni!

Looking forward to your music in 2011!

All the best,

Bernd

[tonedr]

oh my....no words! You are just amazing and get better and better....this is a favorite!

your friend,

dale

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@tonedr

Hi Dale, my friend,

many tahnks for your kind words. Have a nice holiday and a good start in the New Year!

Bernd

[oldboy229]

das ist MEISTERSCHAFT, Bernd,

schöne Feiertage und Guten Rutsch

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@oldboy229

Vielen Dank! Auch dir alles Gute,

Bernd

[jack34695]

Excellent Bernd,

Great version. Nice and delicate. I really enjoyed that.

Michael



[BoeckmannLudwig]

@jack34695

Thank you very much, Michael!

Best wishes,

Bernd

[ThePianoMan43]

Sehr schön gespielt!

Daumen hoch!

Liebe Grüße,

The Piano Man

[sguitar]

Hallo Bernd,

schön dich so kurz vor dem Jahresende noch mal mit einem neuen Video zusehen.... Ganz ausgezeichnet vorgetragen!!! WIe immer bin ich sehr gerne vorbei gekommen um dir zu lauschen!!! Fröhliche Weihnachten und einen guten Rutsch Sarah :-)

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@sguitar

Ich freu mich immer, wenn du vorbeischaust, Sarah!

Ich wünsche dir einen guten Start ins Neue Jahr!

LG,

Bernd

[Jazzguts]

Bernd,you're a wonderful stylist, this is a very good interpretation of this well-known tune, your guitar sound and playing are excellent,if I come in the stage of buying new (condenser) mikes I'll be knocking on your door for some Info. Have a great X'mas and inspirational new year 2011,Vic.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@Jazzguts

Hi Vic!

Thanks a lot .. and feel free to ask ... have a good start in the New Year,

Bernd

[sockenfrank]

Klasse Version.

Dir auch alles Gute.

frank

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@sockenfrank

Vielen Dank, Frank!

Auch dir alles Gute,

Bernd

[Tsutsomu]

Thanks a lot .

STeph.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@Tsutsomu

Thank YOU, Steph!

Cheers,

Bernd

[kajwilhelm]

Awesome version! Perfect!!!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@kajwilhelm

Many thanks!

Best wishes,

Bernd

[BocaFriend]

So happy to see this, Bernd! Mancini and Jobim and John Barry

were my childhood idols and I could never outgrow them at all --

merely add a select few to their iconic stature! This is a lovely

and unusual arrangement which casts the melody in a style I

would never have contemplated. You truly 'sold it' beautifully!

Wishing you and your family all the beauty of spirit that is

Christmas! And much creative fulfillment in the New Year!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@BocaFriend

HI Terry,

thanks for your kind words! I'm glad you like my ... unusual .. version.

Have a very good start in the New Year!

~Bernd

[Bigerjoel]

What a wonderful gift for this holiday season. It's really nice and beautiful. An interpretation of dreams. Excellence. Thank you for giving us this beautiful song for Christmas. Friendships ...

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@Bigerjoel

Thank you so much!

Have a very good start in the New Year!

~Bernd

[ThinkingDog06]

Bernd -- wow, that was truly a gift. Now my favorite of all your performances on YT. Your playing is a perfect blend of technique, pacing, feeling and fun. Love the blues nod at 1:28. You're getting a great sound as well. Really wonderful, can't say enough about this one. Merry Christmas and thanks again for sharing your inspiring music.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@ThinkingDog06

Hello TD!

I'm feeling fine again :-))) And your kind comment means a lot to me! I like you own interpretation of the Gerhard arrangement so much. ... I bought the book Pink Guitar with several well known pieces of Mancini. There's some really fine work to do in 2011!!!! Many thanks for your friendship and constant encouraging comments!

All the best for the upcoming New Year,

Bernd

[sinawava42]

Smooth and nice!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@sinawava42

Thank you very much!

Best wishes,

Bernd

[bertbouw]

I enjoyed that!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@bertbouw

Thank you very much! All the best,

Bernd

[chicago911susy]

Just Beautiful!!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@chicago911susy

Thanks a lot!

Best wishes,

Bernd

[quincydubois]

lovely!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@quincydubois

Thank you so much, Quincy!

All the best for 2011,

Bernd

[tarkineWild]

Just divine

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@tarkineWild

Thank you so much!

All the best,

Bernd

[trevorm1]

another great song. thanks.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@trevorm1

Many thanks, Trevor!

I wish you a perfect start in the New Year 2011!

~Bernd

[rhopen]

Hi Bernd.

I love to watch your technique, always tasteful and flawlessly executed, but when you get right down to it, it is what I hear that really makes your performances so great. I could listen all day and never get tired of it. Thanks for all the great music you give us here on YT. Merry Christmas to you. -Ron

@rhopen

Hi Ron,

finally I'm feeling well again. Thank you so much for your always kind words on my videos. I can only say that your music gives me always so muc