Open Strings (Böckmann)

[carvetop01]

Beautiful open airy feel. <----- I hope that makes sense. Lots of great overtones. I hope you are writing these compositions down.

allen

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@carvetop01

Thank you very much, Allen!

I hope I'll find the time to write them down in the near future!

Best wishes,

Bernd

[carvetop01]

@BoeckmannLudwig

Bernd,

When you do I will typeset them for you as I did for Uli.

Cheers,

allen

[TomMoto]

das ist wirklich großartig !!!! sehr sehr sehr schönes stück und schön gespielt !!

kompliment !

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@TomMoto

Vielen Dank für den tollen Kommentar! Ich freu mich sehr, dass es dir gefällt!

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[shreyasns2003]

hey!..i wanted to know how u sync ur recording with the video u recorded...its seems so live and amazing!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@shreyasns2003

Hey!

It's a live recording! While I'm playing I take the video with camera sound and simultanously I record with the Tascam and some mics. Afterwards I import the Tascam wav-file into my video programm. There I can see the waves of the audio recording of both tracks, camera and Tascam. Now it's simple to move the Tascam track to the same position as the camera audio. Then I mute the camera-audio and only the better Tascam track is in use. Just that simple!

Cheers,

Bernd

[jmlakes]

great sound! how can I apply a reverb to sound like this? what settings did u use? thx!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@jmlakes

I use the reverb of the Tascam. Don't know the settings exactly ... I use my ears, just what sounds good to me. Sorry!

[fransgreg]

Beautiful phrasing ! And one of the best captured acoustic sound here ! Thanks Bernd ! I enjoy your music very often !

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@fransgreg

Thank you so much, Votar!

I much appreciate your kind and encouraging words. Hope to see you again!

Cheers,

Bernd

[fransgreg]

@BoeckmannLudwig Hi Bernd ! You're welcome ! But your playing is such an inspiration for me ! For an example, I'm now ready with Denis Turbide "After the battle", wich I'll post as soon as I can, and I thank you for your magical rendition, because I had to learn it after listening to you ! Now here's the question for me : how can I play it beautifully AND differently than Denis or you did ? I'm trying different approaches in that purpose ... Wait and see !

[tubecat72]

Wow!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@tubecat72

Thank YOU!

All the best,

Bernd

[JensHausmann]

Wow, da passt einfach alles, tolles Stück, sper gespielt, genialer Sound!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@JensHausmann

Freue mich sehr über deine motivierenden Kommentare, Jens!

Ich bin mit meinem Aufnahmeequipment sehr zufrieden, damit lässt sich schon professionell arbeiten.

Alles Gute,

Bernd

[1wiesehoefer1]

hi bernd, den informationstext konnte man in der karibik nicht lesen, keine ahnung warum, ich wußte nicht das das open string nicht mehr stattfindet, schade eigentlich, ich war 2 mal dort und es war immer ne ganz nette atmosphäre, so long friedel

[GuenterGeurts]

Hallo Bernd, ein Lied, wie für die weite Welt gemacht. Klingt irgendwie grenzenlos.

Wunderschöne Komposition und toll gespielt.

Liebe Grüße, Günter

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@GuenterGeurts

Hallo Günter,

dein toller Kommentar verschönt mir den Abend. Ich freu mich sehr über dein Kompliment!

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[carvetop01]

Bernd,

This is a great theme. Exceptional tone. Beautifully played. Gut getaner Maestro. Ich wünsche meine rechte Hand gearbeitet ebenso gut wie Ihrig.

Cheers,

allen

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@carvetop01

Hi Allen,

Great to see you again and leaving such kind comment!

Vielen Dank für die deutschen Worte! Your German is as good

as the work of my right hand :-))

Take care and all the best,

Bernd

[joerchBr]

Hallo Bernd,

Klasse und Perfekt mit einem schönen Sound vorgetragen.

Weiter so........

Schöne Ostern

Jörg

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@joerchBr

Ein schönes Kompliment, Jörg!

Vielen Dank und alles Gute,

Bernd

[esq127]

Wow, eine sehr gelungene, enorm kraftvolle Komposition und ganz fantastisch gespielt!!! 5******* und alle Daumen hoch!!!

Liebe Grüße, esq

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@esq127

Hallo esq,

ich freu mich sehr über deine vielen Daumen! :-)))

Besten Dank dafür!

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[Heronymusic]

This is an awesome compsition and great playing Bernd! Why did the festival Stop? I heard great things about it. The same thing happened near the place I live. There were all the great players from the world playing there but they quite this year due to money problems.

Cheers Jeroen

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@Heronymusic

Hi Jeroen,

many thanks for visiting Open Strings! :-))

Well, it's all the same, everywhere, - money problems (and fewer visitors). It's really sad. But Peter Finger, who initiated this event, held out in prospect, that they try to continue. The future will bring!

All the best, my friend,

and many thanks,

Bernd

[zoro0529]

So beautiful and so nice play !!

Thank you very much !!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@zoro0529

Thank you so much!

Best regards,

Bernd

[RobertoColombo]

Very beautiful composition and playing

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@RobertoColombo

Thank you very much, Roberto!

All the best,

Bernd

[chet420615]

Beautiful !

Terje

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@chet420615

Thank you very much, Terje!

Glad you like it.

Cheers,

Bernd

[Bluesguitarman64]

Such a fantastic tune !

Always better surprises every day, on your channel !

Cheers

Rob

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@Bluesguitarman64

Hi Rob,

many thanks for your kind words!

Cheers,

Bernd

[HanzP]

Hallo Bernd, ein wunderschönes Stück und der Sound ist grandios. Da bin ich hin und weg! Du hast es echt drauf!

Liebe Grüße

Hansel

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@HanzP

Vielen Dank für die Blumen, Hansel!

Freut mich sehr, dass es dir gefällt!

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[craigbrandau]

You get such a great, full sound with your guitar and recording set up. I may have asked in the past, but forgot. What kind of guitar is this and what are its woods?

Beautiful playing and arrangement as always.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@craigbrandau

Many thanks, Craig!

It's a Lakewood S32. a very special one, built by Martin Seeliger (owner Lakewood) only once. Top: spruce, back & sides: rosewood. The size is similar to Martin 00 modell, 12 fret. The guitar is not in the Lakewood programm and you can't order it. I was lucky to buy this, built for fun instrument, used, when I searched the net for a parlour modell. I'm such a lucky guy! :-)))

All the best, my friend,

cheers,

Bernd

[HermannCordes5]

Hallo Bernd,

sehr schöne Komposition oder ist es eher eine Improvisation?

Im Bezug auf Open-strings sehe ich es genauso. Wirklich schade, dass es nicht weitergeführt werden konnte, aber die Kosten sind wohl einfach zu hoch bzw. die Anzahl der Besucher zu gering.

Shöne Ostertage

Hermann

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@HermannCordes5

Hallo Herrmann,

vielen Dank! Eine Improvisation ist es nicht - da habe ich schon dran gefeilt -

und mit Osnabrück hast du recht. Ich bin schon aus "Verzweiflung" zur Musikmesse nach Frankfurt gefahren. Kann man aber mit OS nicht vergleichen - das war immer wie alte Freunde treffen. Ich bin ein Besucher der ersten Stunde und verbinde viele tolle Erinnerungen mit Open Strings. Wo hätte ich sonst all die weltklasse Musiker so hautnah treffen können.

Auch dir Frohe Ostern,

Bernd

[sockenfrank]

Perfektion.

Anders kann man Dein Spiel nicht beschreiben.

Was für ein toller Ton.

Viele Grüße

frank

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@sockenfrank

Hallo Frank!

Vielen Dank! Freut mich sehr, dass es dir gefällt!

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[fanoguitar]

Ahhh, that is so nice!!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@fanoguitar

Thanks for your nice comment!

Cheers,

Bernd

[buniluvr]

You had me at the first strum! Brilliant beyond words. So rich and full of life! Truly captivating - all stars my friend!

cheers

julie

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@buniluvr

Hi Julie,

you make my day shine! Many thanks for your kind words!

All the best to you, my friend,

cheers

Bernd

[BocaFriend]

Oh, my God, Bernd! I hope this isn't too cheeky for a non-musician to say, but I feel, in

following your work for the past couple of years, that you have crossed a creative

Rubicon of sorts with the emotional dimension and stylistic cross-pollination of your

most recent compositions. These are so sophisticated and bear much contemplation,

from your colleagues and 'civilian' listeners. I heard so many fascinating facets here!

Wishing your household a Happy Easter from South Florida, ~Terry

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@BocaFriend

My dear Terry,

that's the nicest compliment you could make. I'm speachless.

You make me very happy on this sunny day!

Happy Easter to you too, and all your loved ones!

Cheers,

Bernd

[cyberkck]

love your playing as allways

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@cyberkck

Thank you so much!

Cheers,

Bernd

[RMAN923]

Really nice melodic piece! Bravo Bernd!......Roger

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@RMAN923

Many, many thanks, Roger!

Best wishes,

Bernd

[2xVitamR]

Wunderschön, Bernd, so einfühlsam vorgetragen dazu, eifach klasse und perfekt.

Liebe grüße und ein schönes Osterfest

Michael

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@2xVitamR

Hallo Michael,

vielen Dank. Du findest immer so schöne Worte für meine Stücke. Das macht diesen sonnigen Tag noch schöner.

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[Jazzguts]

Beautiful theme full of passion,adventurous search for chord-melody and rhythm. With success the bewildered landscapes and moors have brought you a present, deep as the Sky,the reward after daring to wander hand in hand with the unknown, fantastic playing with an own voice,Vic.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@Jazzguts

Hello Vic,

you've found so wonderful words for this composition - I'm very thankful - coming from such a great player. The own voice - that's what I'm searching for. Hopefully I'm on the right way.

Many thanks, my friend,

Bernd

[Bigbill8461]

Very nice Bernd...Bill

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@Bigbill8461

Thank you very much, Bill!

Best regards,

Bernd

[quincydubois]

lovely playing !

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@quincydubois

Many thanks!

All the best,

Bernd

[fransgreg]

Your Lakewood is honey-beautiful, and the music also ! Thanks !

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@fransgreg

Many thanks for your kind comment!

Cheers,

Bernd

[1wiesehoefer1]

mal wieder spitze bernd, open strings erinnert mich an die gitarrenausstelung usw. in osnabrueck, kennst du die? 5 sterne und liebe gruesse aus der karibik, friedel

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@1wiesehoefer1

Lieber Friedel,

mit deiner Vermutung liegst du goldrichtig!

Schau mal in die Infobox!

Liebe Grüße in die Karibik,

Bernd

[gskarogiannis]

Fantastic playing, cool tune and great sound Bernd. This is probably the best sounding lakewood I have ever heard ( I used to own an M32 which didn't sound at all like yours)

regards

George

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@gskarogiannis

Hi George!

I'm very glad you like my tune. Yes, this little custom Lakewood has got a special sound - I'm very happy with it.

Cheers, my friend,

Bernd

[PhilCLG4]

Nice work Bernd. Loved it.//Phil

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@PhilCLG4

Many thanks, Phil!

Cheers,

Bernd

[stringbound]

Wow, this was breathtaking. Thanks for sharing.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@stringbound

Thank your very much!

Cheers,

Bernd

[EmsCD]

Tolle Klänge... super Klang! Wow!

[Qpidon]

This is, simply put: magnificent! What an absolute treat this was..!!

And I loved what you did at around 1:50 : gets mystical all the way....

This is one hell of an inspiring video, Bernd. I just LOVED it!

I leave with a Nobel Silence...

Pascal

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@Qpidon

Hi Pascal!

You make me so happy with your comment - you can't imagine!

This was a very fine day, and your words made it the best.

These little chords at 1:50 are like takeing a deep breath before turning into the next passage. I needed a bridge - and that's what happend.

Thank you so much for your kind words!

Cheers, my friend,

Bernd

[ThinkingDog06]

Bernd -- really wonderful composition and what a brilliant sound! I love this type of work, where every aspect of what makes an acoustic, steel-stringed guitar a great instrument is utilized to it's fullest -- the percussive aspects of the guitar, the open strings, rich chord combinations, intricate fingerpicking. Very impressive and inspiring. Thanks for providing such amazing music.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@ThinkingDog06

Thank you very much!

The guitar is such an amazing instrument - and I'm glad you like what I'm trying to get out of it. Every day new things to learn - and your videos are a constant inspiration!

Cheers,

Bernd

[LONGWINDING]

Super! Ganz große Klasse, echt. Toller Titel ;-))

Ganz liebe Grüße, Frank

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@LONGWINDING

Hallo Frank,

vielen Dank für das super Kompliment!

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[staffansvahn]

Hello!

Your post are always so inspiring. This tune is very beautiful.

You made me pick up my guitar, although I should be doing other things.

Thank you

Best regards

Staffan

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@staffansvahn

Hi Staffan,

I know your problem, I share the same drug! :-)))

Thanks for visiting again - and keep ON playing!

Cheers,

Bernd

[sguitar]

Hi Bernd,

ich freue mich immer sehr, wenn ich sehe, dass du ein neues Video hast!!! Tolle Komposition großartig vorgetragen!!! Macht Spaß zu zuhören!! Liebe Grüße Sarah :-)

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@sguitar

Vielen Dank, Sarah!

Ich wünsch dir immer viel Spaß mit meinen Sachen!

Liebe Grüße,

Bernd

[fendermac]

Beautiful Bernd - really wonderful sound,great playing and a lovely composition *****

[BoeckmannLudwig]

@fendermac

Hi Paul,

always very thankful for your kind comments and stars, my friend.

Cheers,

Bernd