You Can Close Your Eyes (Fingerstyle Guitar)

[ywwonglp]

Beautiful playing and awesome guitar!!! i'm thinking of getting the Jose 125 as well!! i'm a composer too, feel free to check out my video

[peacejoytown]

@ywwonglp Thank you! Yes, the guitar has a beautiful tone and I just love it. I hope you enjoy it too.

[soypurodog]

Beautiful

[peacejoytown]

@soypurodog Thank you.

[TAYLORFAN50]

Hiroshi - You are everything that is right with this world! Thanks for sharing this timeless classic and best wishes to you always.

[peacejoytown]

@TAYLORFAN50 Thank you. It is my pleasure.

[misslantana52]

I just love you Hiroshi!

You bring peace and joy to my life with your lovely music!

Thank you my friend!

Debbie (*_*)

[peacejoytown]

@misslantana52 Thank you Debbie. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! (^^)

[golfdom1987]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

[peacejoytown]

@golfdom1987 Thank you. It is my pleasure.

[74hodag]

Oh, Hiroshi, this is exquisite! You are truly a master. This is one of my favorite James Taylor songs. Maybe someday you'll do Fire and Rain? Meanwhile I'll keep listening and enjoying.

[peacejoytown]

@74hodag Thank you. Yes, I sure will try that one in near future.

[animalboy64]

Maybe its just me but this guy looks like john Lennon and Yoko Ono's offspring

[peacejoytown]

@animalboy64 Maybe it isn't just you. I was told a several times. I kind of like it.

[animalboy64]

@peacejoytown well you are a fantastic guitar player my friend, and I have always looked up to you as an inspiration my guitar playing :)

[paulbraz2]

How do you applaud in text? I wish I knew so I could express what an awesome interpretation of one of my favorite songs you just performed.  Really captured the essence of the song. Loved it. Hope to see the tabs soon. Likely to displace the arrangement I've been playing for the last 25 years.

[peacejoytown]

@paulbraz2 Thank you. I will post score/tabs of this once I write out. In Japan, we use "888888..." for applaud sound since we pronounce "8" as "hachi" or "pachi". It expresses the sound of clapping. I actually didn't know when I got the comment for the first time.

[hochbob]

Hiroshi, no one does it better. You are one of the brightest stars in the guitar world. Will you tab this for your supporters? All the best to you and family for a joyous holiday season.

[peacejoytown]

@hochbob Thank you. I will post it once I write it out. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

[OldGunney]

Hiroshi, This is absolutely beauitful.

[peacejoytown]

@OldGunney Thank you. It sure is a beautiful song.

[mytubederk]

Hi Hiroshi - I requested a long time ago that you did a James taylor tune and wow. Please do some more :-)

[peacejoytown]

@mytubederk Thank you. I myself wanted to play his songs someday. And I picked my favorite JT song. (^^)

[markcorley52]

James Taylor. It's been worth the wait. Beautiful job.

[peacejoytown]

@markcorley52 Thank you for waiting.

[joiemoie]

You never fail to amaze

[peacejoytown]

@joiemoie Thank you. I am not trying to amaze others though. (^^);

[everydenise]

Hiroshi,

This is one of my favorite songs of all times, since I first heard heard it many years ago listening to Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon album. I love the way you've arranged and played it, you have captured the essence of the song but have interwoven it with your unique style and touch and created something truly special. And it is clear to see the emotions the song touches within yourself. Accolades for a truly beautiful interpretation!

Denise

[peacejoytown]

@everydenise Thank you Denise. This song has been my favorite JT song but never had an idea of covering it because I am so used to playing the accompaniment part.

[Gitt69]

Beautiful !

[peacejoytown]

@Gitt69 Thank you !

[Mobiusgen]

This made my day

Thank you so much

[peacejoytown]

@Mobiusgen It is my pleasure. I am happy to hear that.

[degasE1]

One of your BEST! Great tune, arrangement and playing. The emotion of the song really shows and cand be heard.

[peacejoytown]

@degasE1 Thank you. After watching a few videos of JT sings this song with Carly Simon, Carole King, and Joni Mitchell, I thought I could try one too.

[NancyMbWpg]

this is beautiful --loved it !

[peacejoytown]

@NancyMbWpg Thank you !

[SOUNDsculptures]

I have been following you for years, and this piece is yet another testament to your enduring quality. So beautiful. Thank you!

[peacejoytown]

@SOUNDsculptures Thank you for following me that long time.

[krv804]

wow! superb ....beautifully played.

After seeing this video only i came to know that it is originaly of james taylor.Till now i was thinking that d song was of Sheryl crow :)

[peacejoytown]

@krv804 Thank you. Yes. it is a JT's song originally. Sheryl Crow is my favorite singer too.

[chinamiNaani]

Hiroshi, As usual beautiful! Thank you. I wish you could have stayed longer in Seattle. It was great seeing you again. And was that a little smile in the beginning of your video? Well come back to Seattle soon and keep playing your beautiful music!

[peacejoytown]

@chinamiNaani Thank you Chinami (^^). I have to say an another big "Thank you" for your effort while I was in Seattle. You haven't changed a bit surprisingly. Say hi to your folks and I will come back in near future. I always try to smile but failed because there is only a camera.

[Bigerjoel]

It's a very good moment of music . Nice ! Thanks ...

[peacejoytown]

@Bigerjoel Thank you. It is my pleasure.

[charly1344]

Muy bueno Hiroshi.

[peacejoytown]

@charly1344 Gracias.

[kostyaqwer]

Hi from Russia!!!good job...

СПАСИБО за хорошую игру.Всегда слушаю мелодии в твоём исполнении с удовольствием!

[peacejoytown]

@kostyaqwer Благодарите Вас!

[rd2ed]

Gosh Hiroshi….what a beautiful rendition and performance of a great classic song. James would love this, I'm sure. Now if you would also sing his neat lyrics……..

[peacejoytown]

@rd2ed Thank you. I hope he would.

[bay6ford]

@peacejoytown lovely I will give this a go my self well done.

[Frets200]

I haven't heard this song in 25+ years. It was one of my favorites. Great rendition.

[peacejoytown]

@Frets200 Thank you. It has been my favorite song ever since it was released.

[Narcaleptix]

Great song, played by a great man.

EXCELLENT

Keep it up!

[peacejoytown]

@Narcaleptix Thank you! I'll try my best.

[awfguitar]

Ive never heard this song before but I love it. I listened to it two times already. You are so great at guitar.

[peacejoytown]

@awfguitar Thank you. It is an old song released in early 70s.