Blackbird

[majorgeeek]

by the way I like your version of Blackbird and I believe the guitar work was developed by George Harrison and the words and tune written by Lennon and McCartney

[salixarbour]

Thanks, majorgeeek.

I must say, I'm just a simple man, and perhaps I'm a bit too liberal with the use of the work genius? Or perhaps we forget that many 'geniuses' are indeed flawed individuals. I guess therefore we've all got a bit of genius to offer, good and bad even . . . there I go again. :-)

Alan.

[majorgeeek]

problem - Paul a convicted drug user, heroine etc with a Knighthood? outragious!!! - secondly - Paul is not a genius his music simply does not reach highest intellectual levels required - heck he can't even read music and if you call him a genius then you might as well call anyone a genius

[salixarbour]

Yes, we have a problem here, majorgeeek. Also, our definitions of genius are never going to agree, are they!?

[majorgeeek]

if you say Paul is a genius then no - your definitions do not agree with those that set the benchmark with greats like Mozart and Beethoven who are undeniable geniuses - this is the level of HIGHEST INTELLECTUAL ACHIEVEMENT and its obvious Paul has not reached that - heck he cannot read music and rock is a limited medium anyhow -

[snakeweirdo]

You play it really good! And you have a good voice ;)

[Gobby4242]

niiice, you make it look easy :)

[plynchmusic]

Your fingerpicking is excellent. nice job again

[salixarbour]

Hi,Bryan.

Just back from a Summer Holiday, so sorry for the delay in replying...this is played in standard tuning, but I've no idea of Mr. McCartney's tuning.

Regards.

Alan.

[diegos93]

Mr Alan, i like your videos, they're great, and you have such a nice voice... thanks for your videos...

Cheers

Diego

[salixarbour]

Hi, Mr.Diego! :-)

Thanks for your nice words. I've enjoyed watching some of your collection of super guitar videos too. Well done!

Best wishes.

Alan.

[pwhp2]

wonderful voice thanks

[ikansusu]

Ow come on Peo, you dont need to sing.....you make you guitar sing everytime!! What you say Allan?

[salixarbour]

Oh, you are so right, ikansusu! Peo has to be one of YouTube's greatest musicians.

Regards.

Alan.

[lizzygokooko]

dang you make that look really easy, you made me want to learn it, thank you

[SpamTogwell]

Hey, I really like what you've done with it. I will be performing a solo guitar performance of this in about 6 weeks time. Wish me luck!!!! I'll only try to do it like you did.

[coolanddark]

very good performance of this classic and one of my favorite songs....thats a nice guitar too!

[salixarbour]

Cheers, Dan. Found my self humming Pretty Peggy-O all day today. :-)

Alan.

[coolanddark]

yes pretty peggy-o is an oldie but goodie.i bet you could play it great.this is the best blackbird i`ve heard on the tube.nice work.

[salixarbour]

Thank you again, God.

Alan. :-)

[salixarbour]

Cheers, Alex. Had a look a one of your videos on 'How to play Blackbird'...fascinating: different from my RH picking and sounding very nice.

Regards,

Alan.

[SpamTogwell]

Just started to learn how to play this song. I hope to make it sound as smooth and simple as you have. Check out my previous performances with my band. THe guitar parts I play aren't all that difficult yet, but it will get better.

[salixarbour]

I wish you all the best with this lovely little song.

Stick at it, and practice it relentlessly 'til you get it right! It's worth it.

Thanks.

Alan.

[lunalunanueva]

Hey Alan!

Nice kitchen!!!

And of course, beautiful voice

and guitar playing!!

Thanks,

Marie

[salixarbour]

Muchas gracias, Marie. Nice place...Miami :-)

Enjoyed looking through your website and art.

Regards.

Alan.

[lunalunanueva]

Oh! Thank you for looking at my website.

I am glad you like my art.

Saludos,

Marie

BTW Thanks for subscribing!!!

[sguitar]

nice work :-)

[costa1953]

Dear Alan , I guess I'll be answer exaclty with tihis amazin song ... video coming soon !

[AndanteLargo]

Lovely! I can play it but not sing at the same time!!

Good voice too!

Regards,

Peo

[salixarbour]

Peo, Thanks again for your much valued compliments. What a stroke of genius by the great Sir Paul McCartney this piece is!

Cheers. Alan. :-)

[steptoe69]

absolutely fantastic,the best i've heard well done m8

[salixarbour]

Thanks, Steptoe69/John. I'm bowled over by that compliment. Enjoyed very much seeing your own videos too. Cheers, mate.

Alan.

[suemalc]

i like that song very much keep up the good work :)