Kurt Weill's, September Song - Rob Bourassa

[ukejon]

Watched again....more amazed than ever. Absolutely wonderful in all respects.

[wendyow]

This has always been one of my favorite Kurt Weill tunes as well. Do you also know Bilbao? Love that one.

[robbourassaguitarist]

@wendyow Bilboa is one of those examples of a song that isn't really memorable in the verse, and by the time you are ready to nod off, the chorus comes and grabs you. And then, for some strange reason when the verse is repeated, you suddenly appreciate it.

[Barnekkid]

Wow, that was nice.

[mvecellio1]

If anyone could revitalize "Knee Action" it would be you. Chet woud be proud and we all would be in awe again.

[jibbberjabbber666]

O wow! This is great! You are truly talented on that thing! ; )

[analyzingfunny]

really neat to see how its done. Too bad it was not done on real tape, for more depth. (hehe)

[robbourassaguitarist]

@analyzingfunny The funny thing about reel to reel, is that when you put it on YouTube, it still goes to a digital format, and all the extra frequencies that you had are suddenly gone, just as if you recorded it digitally.

Some day, we might have an online format that will duplicate that saturation, but I doubt it.

[gombakhillbillies]

This is amazing! I wish I was you!

[robbourassaguitarist]

@gombakhillbillies You'd be 50 years old in a few months, and your knees would hurt.

[gombakhillbillies]

@robbourassaguitarist Haha. Then I'd record a Chet Atkins number called Knee Action!

[mvecellio1]

You switch instruments very fast. You don't miss a beat.

[ekudds]

Beautiful!

[Mr168247]

enjoyed this mucho...would enjoying seeing you play this live anytime

thanks all the best ted in hope bc 

[stringbender57]

Another first class performance! Rob, you played this tune as well as I have ever heard it. Your versatality and musicianship inspires me to practice my guitar even more! Thanks for all your posts. I truly enjoy each and every one of them. Happy New Year my freind!

[ThyVincent]

Would you happen to have any sheets or tabs for this song? I'd really like to learn it!

[robbourassaguitarist]

@ThyVincent No, sorry. I don't have tab for anything.

[RickDemetro]

could you please tell me what mic you are using? It sounds beautiful...

[robbourassaguitarist]

@RickDemetro

The AKG 414 B-ULS was unfortunately discontinued a few years ago. You can sometimes find them used. I have not found a better mic for guitar. Another factor is the pre-amp. I have an Avalon VT747-sp, which is a Class A tube pre. I always e.q. everything with that channel before I lay down the track, so it makes a bit of difference in the sound. The real tone is in the guitars, by Gary Zimnicki.

[RickDemetro]

@robbourassaguitarist actually, the real tone is in your hands :) thanks for the reply.

[mmatth2194]

beautiful song and video.

[troubleclef]

fan-flippin-tastic, Rob. Happy new year!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

Beautiful - 5 stars!

Martin

[winddance368]

Beautifully done, Rob. If I wanted to hear the lyrics, I would listen to Walter Huston or Ella Fitzgerald. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[MrJCPAX]

Super bravo. j'aime.

[toyama1212]

Awesome!

Happy New Year

From Japan

[joselo1944]

Dear Rob

Rest assured that if you sought to achieve the shade of the great Oscar Aleman, you have succeeded brilliantly.

Congratulations, Jose Luis.



[ukejon]

Wonderful, Wonderful (pronounced with a Lawrence Welk accent).

[joselo1944]

Hi Rob

Beautiful song and beautiful memories of your father.

In the 40 and 50 in Argentina was the famous jazz guitarist, Oscar Alemán, who served in the hot club of France with Josephine Baker.

His style was exactly like your interpretation of this song, and I have heard this subject by the musician.

This is just an anecdote, a historical musical.

To want to take you and your family happy and prosperous new year, from Buenos Aires, Jose Luis.

God bless you.

[robbourassaguitarist]

@joselo1944 Oscae Aleman was one of my favorite all time guitarists. My father and I used to listen to him. My dad used to give me Oscar Aleman CDs. I always loved the sound of his attack, because he used a heavy thumbpick, which enabled him the subtleties of finger technique, and the fierce attack of the heavy thumbpick. Nato Lima and many South American guitarists used tortoise shell thumbpicks, which allowed the same technique. I have always tried to replicate Oscar's tonality. God Bless.

[otamardecarvalho]

Not only the dad.

[Tonecaster]

Your dad would love it!

[craigbrandau]

Wonderful rendition! I've always loved this song!

[mvecellio1]

Great job Rob. How do you like the new piccolo guitar? I would love any other videos on its creation. Maybe next build.

[robbourassaguitarist]

@mvecellio1 I will have more out soon.

[johnfromedinburgh]

Beautiful Rob. Happy New Year.

[fridrikur]

Great music as I expected. Glad to see new videos from you. Happy new year!

[richardsonbrothers]

Awesome!

~Cats and the Fiddler :)

[Beedubyayardee]

Wow. As a guy who has loved Django and later forms of jazz guitar since I was a kid in college (a long time ago), this is a real treat. Thanks so much for posting. And thanks to your dad, too.

P.S. The riff at 1:09 is SICK!!!!!!

[Sunambra]

Ps I've fly fished for many years not much now but I have a few tip for you whenever you start flyfishing not well known things.

[Sunambra]

Amazing 

[fetermcblues]

Lovely ,,,wish you a happy new year !!