I Got Rhythm - fingerstyle ragtime guitar - Ton Van Bergeyk

[dawock1]

A thrill to see as well as hear this performed. Dare I say that you play the first section with more rhythmic drive than TVB?

[johnsonhogg]

Thanks again for commenting - I should re learn this one - it is a nice one to play although difficult - thans again - johnson

[ddanze]

this remains the very best version of oscar aleman's tune ever done on guitar...there are so many other junky arrangements out there - this one has everything, including the kind of elegance aleman would have wished

[johnsonhogg]

thanks for taking the time to watch it David - hope all is well over there - Johnson

[potatoepeter1]

where is this lokation? no, i can it play better, gratulation, ones more Johnson, maybe, ones a day comes....

[johnsonhogg]

this location is the bedroom - take care Peter - Johnson

[stuart0192]

Hi man you are good the best for me have good xmas stuart.

[johnsonhogg]

Thanks Stuart - still listen to your hom piece - still thouroughly enjoy it - take care - johnson

[potatoepeter1]

@stuart0192 greetings to "Bob"... he has take some bottles "macallan" Fine OAK 18n maybe

[potatoepeter1]

@stuart0192 Stuart ;-)

[Bigerjoel]

The excellent guitar. Because I love him. Bass dance. A lovely melody. And swing! The feeling that you insufler in your music, gives the impression of a certain facility. I know that this apparent ease is an illusion. It's great. Be nice is let me know when you post a new video. Your guitarist friend of France. Joel.

[johnsonhogg]

Really nice words Joel - I am flatterred - thank you - Johnson

[mrdavehogg]

extra-dexterous john, you got rhythm

[johnsonhogg]

Thanks Dave - hope that all is well lad

[Conn0lly]

jesus christ. unreal..........well played. just a wee bit more treble at the start and thats it...could be my speakers though in fairness......

[johnsonhogg]

Thanks for your comment - its not easy this one - yes the treble and balance is not very good on the recording - its not your speakers.Thanks again - Johnson

[pistolschlapper]

Johnson, Completely brilliant as usual.

[johnsonhogg]

thanks very much - i am still trying to play these things - never perfect.

[poppyrosina]

this is brill 200 stars

[johnsonhogg]

thankyou

[ddanze]

had to stop in and dig this one yet again - !

[johnsonhogg]

Thanks David - how did the guitar building end ?

[YofterMofter]

That sounds like an incredibly complex arrangement, hat's off to you for performing it impeccably! Only a minor thing, the melody is a bit hard to hear, especially the first part. Maybe it's the miking. Thanks for posting it!

[johnsonhogg]

I may re record this one - as with all of my pieces I am never happy with the outcome - thanks Johnson

[ox0Jason0xo]

@johnsonhogg lol sounds like you have my problem im never happy with what i do but i can promise you the only reason this dosent sound clear is the way this is mixed dosent sound very well eq'ed but your playing is solid its a shame bout the sound but i still listened all the way through its an awsome song

[ddanze]

Fabulous! I just noticed you are picking up above the sound hole. Perhaps this makes the strings more flexible under the picking fingers. That would make sense. Picking down near the bridge I get more fingernail hangup because the strings are tighter tension there. So much to learn. Have fingered thru this tune, but the basic riff is where it's at and don't know if I'd ever be able to do it so fluently as you. thanks again for preserving this very valuable guitar style - your friend dave

[johnsonhogg]

thanks for your support Dave - appreciate it Johnson

[ronbeemster]

Snap! I'm just learning Martin Taylor's version of this tune. Seems to me that yours is the more difficult one, but as usual, you seem to have no trouble with it.

I've no workshop weekend this year (couldn't afford it), but Dakota Dave Hull is coming over in early October for a concert plus 2-3 hour workshop. So you're welcome to join again if you're anywhere near Ireland.

Regards

Ron (& Brigit)

[johnsonhogg]

Thanks for the invite Ron - we'll see - Still have fond memories of Ireland - not an easy piece this one - I havent tried the Martin Taylor one - Glad that you are both keeping well Ron and thanks for the kind comment - Johnson

[stuart0192]

HI love it you are good man Stuart miller

[johnsonhogg]

thanks for your comment Stuart - hope that you are still generating good stuff

[stuart0192]

Hi you are the best stuart miller all the best

[ddanze]

This really shows what FINGER-BUSTER means! Beautiful!

[johnsonhogg]

thanks again David

[carvetop01]

I really like the movement in this performance. Very clean playing with great tone. Bravo.

allen

[johnsonhogg]

Thanks very much allen - appreciate it

[daddystovepipe]

What a "tour de force", bravo!

[johnsonhogg]

Thanks Daddy - you are very kind 

[tonvanbergeijk]

Great job! I certainly never managed to play it like that. I remember having trouble to maintain concentration cause after one hurdle is taken and the next one is waving in a threatening way from the horizon, then ofcourse I would bugger up something easy in the middle and then make a complete mess of the next difficult bit. Excellent playing here! Cheers!

[johnsonhogg]

Thanks very much for your kind words and encouragement Ton. I know you see the mistakes but there again I am not you and am merely trying to copy your style - I am extremely grateful that you have left a comment - it does mean lots to me - Johnson

[ddanze]

I still have a letter Ton wrote me in December 1975 (in response to a quizzical letter I wrote to him) where he gives me the tab to THIS tune as a holiday sort of gesture. Your rendition here is absolutely amazing. Never thought anyone but Martin Taylor could do this - I think Taylor sort of "folk processed" Ton's arrangement (does not sound as good musically, imho). Ton didn't say about using Capo II - I should have picked up on that. Again KUDOS, KUDOS and great respect!

[johnsonhogg]

Thanks for your kind words David - I suppose the tab is worth something these days. - I have listened to many versions of this tune on the guitar and do particularly like this version - it seems to have a lot of bounce and a certain thing about it - thanks again David - appreciate it.

[potatoepeter1]

a votre sante Johnson van Hood, absolutly very good playing this song, i wish i can play this tune like You, maybe i have injectet to much 0,5liter vuvucelas...

[johnsonhogg]

thanks Peter - still waiting for your Kansas Ciy Stomp

[poppyrosina]

you are brillo

[johnsonhogg]

thanks pops

[acousticland]

well done. It's very good re finding out these small guitar pictures

[johnsonhogg]

thanks friend - hope all is well

[quincydubois]

lovely playing !

[johnsonhogg]

Thanks Martin - happy that you liked it - hope all is well

[johnsonhogg]

THanks for your comment - really appreciate it - Johnson

[0ldfinger]

That is very special. BRAVO ! Genius.

[RaffaeleMartinoni]

Bravo!

[johnsonhogg]

Thanks for taking a look - appreciate it

[mitchellism]

amazing!!!!! bravo!!!! oncore!!!!! :)

[johnsonhogg]

Thank you very much

[VesperPete]

... really great and you can hear the whole swing orchestra there!

[johnsonhogg]

THanks for your comment I appreciate it - you know

[junglecruiser]

Really some fine picking there, Johnson. Very smooth and dynamic. Thanks for the post.

Will

[johnsonhogg]

Thanks Willl - Could have been better

[adrianodamas]

It forgives for the errors in my writing. I am of Brazil I do not say English and I used the translator of geogle to write. You burrow very. Pleasant… very Very good… Success and everything of good…

[johnsonhogg]

Glad you tried and thanks for your comment

[pepperhead159]

amazing :)

[johnsonhogg]

thanks for your comment

[Lansdownekid]

Sounded great to me Jonson, thats some great picking there Dude! :-)

2 thumbs from me! :-)

Harry

[johnsonhogg]

Thanks Harry - wasnt easy that one - hope all is OK