"Serenade" by Philip Rosheger performed by James Kline

[CarlosMacMartin]

I was at this recital.Brings back memories!

[andristic]

Oh when the saints....Oh when the saints.......

[simonshusse]

Excellent thumb work there! I play a 10-string guitar and it's hard work keeping tracks of the bass strings so that they don't mess with the harmonics. Very nicely done by James.

[MAPeneva]

Devine ... BeaUtiful

thanks for shring

Light and Love

xxxx

[45degreesxiii]

Best rendition of Serenade by an artist so far. =)

[Vita2DeNovo]

Very beautiful

[mickeycruzz]

You are one hell of a musician.

[gabriel79ish]

im from chihuahua mexico, where there is the bigest sierra in the continent and this guy used to live there whit nothing but his instrument, thatswy hi have that inspiration, hi is realy in contact whit nature. hi always has this recosrder and record the indians tarahumaras, the wind, the animals and play along at the very moment u guys shut look for his work is amazing.

[TimHGuitar]

@gabriel79ish

What you say is true. James lived as a tour guide in the outskirts of Mexico and loved it there. He even wrote a piece of music called "Desert Moon" which was inspired by his desert experiences.

[gabriel79ish]

@TimHGuitar wher i can find that song, and where i can get the notes for this serensde?

[TimHGuitar]

@gabriel79ish

The composer, Philip Rosheger, is asking for a donation. Please email me at TimHGuitar@aol.com.

thanks 

[blacklove00]

These is such a beautiful song. Soo calming and dreamy.. Wonderful!

Could you send me please the tabs or- better- sheet music for these piece?

I have sent you an email . I hope you received it. Thank you, Tim, thank you...

[Eliteguitarschool]

I got a copy of these pieces as well as many others in 1996 from Philip. The whole collection in his own writing. He handed them to me over dinner. Personal notes written through out. Commenting on friends etc... "Bring the back tomorrow" he said trusting me to do so. I did. His originals were stolen many years later. I had an archive from that day. His trusting deed was repaid because I had the only copies in the world and still do. I treasure from an amazing person and composer. God Bless PR!!

[Boldstrummer]

James. You have put the soul in the music. Very expressive. I'm blown away. And I'm pretty jaded. Heard the best players in the world. You did Philip proud. Thanks for supporting his music.

[tonym104]

Beautiful. Brought me to tears. Thank you!

[tonym104]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard. Brought tears. Thank you!

[JIMININJA]

Really Great!!!!!

[luutieuduong]

wonderful music, it's seemly from heaven.

[pithor]

Superb. This is where its at.

Down to Earth with nylon strings on a special guitar.

[Agent9Zero]

What an amazing piece, wow ..........so breathtaking.

[tamada73]

Beautiful piece and great interpretation.

[rrrichard100]

Bravo

[sheltech12]

sublime

[TheJamJams]

Fantastic

[canhcamden]

very nice i love it!

[98prep]

Une perfection ! Cette musique est envoûtante.

[bushcatcher]

I need to learn this piece, where could i find it?

[jepsting1]

unbelivable awesome music

[Vilhelvm]

I found you again, James Kline. I first saw you playing in Sausalito in 1996 or 1997. You are great!

[devinewisdom]

I cried,

this touches me.

[MrDeadflower]

every note touched my heart and it melted me inside out........ Masterpiece'

[homonnai9]

really nice

[CarlosMacMartin]

Rest in Peace....Sandra Cantu

[tetzelpretzel1216]

I'm sure words cannot describe how this piece made me feel..... its breathtaking. absolutely beautiful, Its feels like every note hits deep in your soul... thank you for something so amazing

[bambodil]

i've been playing classical guitar a few years now and i have never heard or seen a piece of music played with such passion and perfection. thank you for this

[TimHGuitar]

thank you for your comment. James is one of the most musical friends that I have, and he loves to play this particular piece.

[inglesdeconversacion]

Maravilloso!  Que musicalidad y maestria! Un artista de la guitarra.

[Diakka2]

This moved me in a way I didn't think Music could ever do... This is quite possibly the most beautiful thing I may have ever heard...

[TimHGuitar]

Your comment is nice to hear.  I, too, was moved when I first heard James perform this piece. I eventually learned how to play it and it remains one of my favorite pieces. Sometimes music is the only thing that makes sense to me in this world and this piece is a good example of that music.

[yogione]

I'd comment to Tim Hall and James Kline that you both play this piece so well, If Phil needs more recognition outside the rarified air of those who know who he is already, your efforts help greatly. We all know that the public generally could use a boost to elevate standards of taste. My applause to both of you for your fine playing and the variety of work you play. Thanks for sharing it here. A cd of fine music continues to be a great gift idea for Christmas.

[MirageBistro]

excellent vibrato! too bad classical guitarists(most of them)don't really understand the power of the vibrato and it's importance.

[hiepkhach13]

You awake my emotions, my memeries and my losts. Thanks for sharing us these pure melodies..

[yogione]

And thank you Phil Rosheger for writing this music.

[enilkmij]

I second the motion, thank you Philip.

James Kline

[yogione]

In response to your second, James, Phil is blessed to have you in his corner. Your playing is truly ethereal.

[nmclay]

Brought tears to my eyes and I have played classical guitar since 7 years old. I thought I was becoming jaded. Wrong. I just needed something to move me. Wonderful.

Nick

[enilkmij]

Thank you! That's the nicest comment I've ever gotten. All the best, James Kline

[CarlosMacMartin]

This the kind of music and performance that

moves you to tears! Wow! I never get tired of

listening to my great friend & mentor,Maestro

James Kline! Un Abrazo de parte de tu Amigo! Carlos Martinez SF,CA

[enilkmij]

Gracias por tu commentario. Un abrazo fuerte amigo! James Kline

[keto6789]

wow!!!!!!!

[peplicus]

Is this film music? It´s wonderful.

[SoloGuitaristNet]

Very Nice Work!!!

[EtHayTghan]

the sound of pure divinity.

[Baconrobocop]

YEAH AMAZING JOB.

[Branko890]

Does anybody knows where I can find the TAB of this song?

[CarlosMacMartin]

It's available in notation.

[fngrpckr]

I am a relative newcomer to this style of playing, but James is one of the best I've heard so far!

Thank's for sharing this talent and vision!

Darryl Chafe

[witboek]

nice , were do you buy that guitar?

[TimHGuitar]

Alan Perlman in San Francisco made the guitar.

[erkii]

wow excelent playing and u cant even tell the harp strings while he is playing

[pirana9]

Sorry for calling you peter, it should be James, but very nice played anyway

[pirana9]

It sounds beautiful Peter. Thanks for it. I must tell you that for about 15 years ago I heard for the first time the Arch guitar, played by Peter Blanchette, here in Amsterdam. I have 2 diskettes bought from him. Guitar sounds very nice

[vcapar]

clap,clap,clap...really nice...

[Qpidon]

Fantastic

[crallex]

sick guitar dude

[tambourine88]

Great to see you again. I remember our time in Alicante Piers

[ii1ChevyGirl]

That was so beautiful. You are very talented and this shows it very well. If I'm am right, that is a 12 string guitar, yes?

[TimHGuitar]

James is playing an 11 string guitar of his own design. It was made by a maker in England. Today James plays an 11 string by a maker in San Francisco named Alan Perlman, and he has added a number of "harp" strings to it. Check out Alchemer's Song. - tim

[nonexponential]

Extraordinary!

[Daveflex]

wow! speechless

[claudioviteritti]

bravissimo complimententi d'avero soprattuto per l'espressione

[AmadanD]

Just wonderful

[Sterre80]

Beautiful! :D

[annoost]

great music, are you sure that the music is not available? I am sorry to hear that.

[TimHGuitar]

This music is not published but I have it and I am putting it out there to help with Philip Rosheger's financial situation. If you get to me your emaail address I will forward the music with instructions on how to directly compensate Philip.

[broa4854]

impossible not to be moved. Comments by DavidGuitar sum it all up perfectly. Simply beautiful. Does anyone know where can i find the sheet music for this?

[TimHGuitar]

This is not published but if you forward your eMail to me I can send the music (for a 6 string guitar) to you.

Tim

[broa4854]

Thanks so much, Tim!

[TimHGuitar]

I tried emailing you the music twice but it bounced back. not sure if I got your correct email address.

[tugaman28]

hey Tim this was such a beautiful music!!!! can you please send me the tabs? please i would apreciate a lot. thank you...

[TimHGuitar]

please email me at timhguitar@aol. I can't attach music through youtube (at least I don't know how).

tim

[DenianArcoleo]

WOWW!!

This is truly beautiful, and played with such passion.

Thank you

[AndanteLargo]

Holy smoke! This is just beautiful! I was "lost" for 4 minutes there! I had a guitar like that once built by Georg Bolin. I regret selling it now!

Thank you for this!!

Kindly,

Per

[TimHGuitar]

James can be reached at elevenstrings dot com

[davidguitar]

What a spiritual journey this is. Timing, inflection, tone and balance are so expressive and telling. This piece is one of the most tender and beautiful things to be played on guitar I've heard since some of the slow movements of Bach or Barrios. Bravo timhguitar for posting it!

[CarlosMacMartin]

It is my belief that music should transport the listener to another

place in time or location & thanks to the quality of Mr.Rosheger's music,you can't help being moved by the beauty of the sound.

[dmitrygolubev]

Perfect!

[xelaxtico]

Preciosa canción de Rosheger que yo conocía por el disco Troubadour's Odyssey y gran interpretación de Jaime que nos brinda con la sonoridad de su guitarra de once cuerdas. Gracias Jaime.

[Gnowtikihs]

i love his instrument and performance

[bboi339]

Me and my father both knew Philip.

[lute323]

Lovely song. The unique instrument sounds very nice.

This song makes me feel nostalgic. Thank you.

[TimHGuitar]

Thank you for your comments. It seems as if most folks like hearing Serenade upon the first listening. I've suggested to Christopher Parkening that the Serenade would make a good encore piece at the end of a concert.

[popilu29]

Superbe morceau de Rosheger interprété par James Kline,virtuose de l'Arche guitare à 11 cordes.Un grand morceau pour un grand musicien comme toute les œuvres qu'il a interprété et écrit depuis des années avant de former le duo le plus étonnant avec Marius Radwanski,maître de la Nyckelharpa, au sein du groupe Bardou jouant des compositions et arrangements d'inspiration celtique qui ne peut laisser indifférent

[ClassicalJoeNo1]

simply awesome!!!

[ricards]

Is this piece also titled "A Song To Wake By"?

[TimHGuitar]

No, this is not "A Song to Wake By," as far as I know.James Kline made "Serenade" more memorable with his rendition. I've given copies of the 6 string version (Jame's rendition)to both Chris Parkening and John Williams, hoping they would perform it. This is unpublished, and I was given a sketch of it by James... how he performs it.I transcribed it back onto a 6-string guitar. I'll post the 6 string version of Jame's rendition when I have time.

[ricards]

I can't understand why Christoper Parkening would

not want to perform this song. It has a spiritual

quality that would appeal to him (in my opinion).

Please let me know when the six string version

becomes available. Thanks.

[stealthsonic]

The piece, as I know it, is owned by Serious Music and they have not replied to me. I met someone from Mel Bay publishing and they wanted to publish it but they (nor I) could not contact Serious Music. So it remains unpublished.

[TimHGuitar]

I also gave the sheet music to David Russell, who has performed Philip's music in the past. Let's see if he does anything with Serenade.

[Rexicano]

Parkening ha sucked for a long time; he could pick from the world's music and really do great but he does not really care...he's rich and famous playing with crap like Josh Groban while lesser known guitarists continue with great works. I'd rather see Kline than him and Rosheger used to come to my studio and sit and play for hours...so who needs Parkening?

[TimHGuitar]

More information about James' music can be found at elevenstrings dot com

[CarlosMacMartin]

Stay tuned! Tim will be posting more pieces very soon.

Plenty of more beautiful songs by Philip Rosheger and

others from this concert.

[carlfranz]

One of my favorite pieces played so beautifully by one of my favorite musicians. That is an unbeatable combination! Bravo, Jaime! Bravo! and... how about an encore?

[spencermchen]

James Kline is a very special and gifted musician. I was fortunate to be there when James and Philip played their music at a party several years ago. This recording is very clear, but nothing beats a live performance. It is a little different every time one performs it.

It's great to see and hear you. Keep it coming.

Spencer Chen

[BlueHeron13]

Jim, What a pleasure to hear you play again. I hope you'll be posting more songs. Lorena

[GMiner]

Thanks for posting! Jim is one of my favorites - both his musicianship, and his instrument; though extremely quiet acoustically, the tight, clear, punchy tone of it (recorded) actually sounds more alive and vibrant (with so much more character) than a standard classical to my ears. I stock most of his Arch-Guitar CDs at Harp Guitar Music.

Gregg Miner, the Harp Guitar Pope

[patrickbellTV]

Tim, this is a great post! Sound quality is good. James is fantastic!

Good Job

Patrick Bell

[CarlosMacMartin]

James Kline is the reason why I decided to study the

classical guitar.One of my favorite players on this

planet!I'm honored to know you & have you as a friend!