Somewhere over the Rainbow (Arlen-Harburg)

[ichingiching]

:)

[SINGDJOY]

~i Just Sang along in Harmony Thank You! ~ i needed that

[ichingiching]

thats really sweet.. made me smile..

[jhankri]

Even with all that clickity clacking and my eyes closed, I would recognize that unique voice and guitar playing.  You do such a nice version of this. Still.......Oh please re-record this most wonderful of songs without clcking clacking... Thaddi is trying to imitate.....

[ichingiching]

it was one of the first songs i did using an old digital photo camera.. it will be the first thing i will do this week..

[jhankri]

@ichingiching That is very kind of you. Thank you.

[Epurope]

Beautiful finger work, I'll share with friends! William

[ichingiching]

thank you... it was near enough one of the first songs i put up using an old digi camara.. should record it again .. thanks for sharing.. Mike

[MACHAWK123]

Oh, do I have to, agian? Well definately YES. This is why Mike is so fantastic - it's an iconic song that he's taken and made it different and wonderful.

[jet3rry]

Couldn't sleep, so began playing online, and somehow landed here. Wonderful playing! Thank you!

[ichingiching]

hi jet3rry.. thanks for dropping in.. maybe take a look at a few others.. cheers Mike

[rainbowfeather]

your fingers dance

makes my heart dance

thank you......

[ichingiching]

thats really lovely to read just as I'm about to go to work.. thank you.. M:)

[fpk1900]

you are a marvellous guitarist

[ichingiching]

thanks fpk.. I have always enjoyed playing this song.. regards M:)

[garryprince2]

great version, Halifax, Yorkshire ?? did I hear you, not too far from me

[ichingiching]

thanks Garry.. where are you.. M:)

[Minelli93]

wow! It's amazing! :)

[ichingiching]

thank you..

[1nd0maluku]

Good Job!

Like your style!

GBU

[ichingiching]

I think I should record this again.. thanks m

[sandstonelotus]

Lovely, just lovely. Inspiriing :)

[ichingiching]

thank you..

[mrtedd880]

Are you related to Yip Harburg? because i am his great grandson, just wondering

[ichingiching]

No, but I'm honored that you took the time to write.. the song has reverberated around the world for so many years and great legacy by you great grandfather.. and a great note from you.. Cheers Mike

[kachyan]

Great !! Thank you very much !!

[ichingiching]

thanks for dropping in.. the quality is really poor.. must do a update.. cheers Mike

[nuli24]

You're Awesome! :)

[liebestraumm]

My man it was really awesome! i dont like this song very much but your blues version i loved it... anyway i wanna learn to play the blues like you well i play the piano and i doing my best... anyway i've got some videos too not as good as yours but you can watch them whenever you like... good bye and good luck

[ichingiching]

Playing any musical instrument is a gift, opens channels and lifts the heart. I'll take a look. Cheers Mike

[catcha2007]

Really nice playing and great timing and style .

[ichingiching]

Many thanks

[rugshort]

Any chance of the chords to this too?

[ichingiching]

I just play be ear.. and make it up as I go along. Play along and have fun.. it starts G Em Bm7 G7 C Cm7 G..C Cm G Em Am7 D7 G.

[fariethesun]

Magnificent. I love this song.

[ichingiching]

Its timeless.

[stormbikes]

Wow what a fantastic version of a great song - thanks for posting!

[ichingiching]

Thanks for listening and writing. M:)

[mvmays]

Hi Mike-

Cool homepage....I'm very impressed with the depth and breadth of musical selections there...kind of like entering an a/v candy store. Thank you for all the hard work man...really like this one here, so mellow & wistful. Michael

[ichingiching]

Hi Michael, I know its a late reply but thanks for you kind words. It makes it easier when I get warm comments like this. Cheers

Mike

[2manyguitars]

Cool version. Sounds like how Arlo would have played it.

[ichingiching]

I'd love to hear it

[johnnyc0015]

wow fantastic! wish i could play like that.

[ichingiching]

Tx and it's only practice.. have fun

[kennynemo]

hey hey pal!!! that is fantastic! very very well played!! i'm serious.. its really so good!

[ichingiching]

Those are kind words my friend. This was a very early version of a great song.. I should get it right next time.!

Cheers

M:)

[ichingiching]

I know its late but thanks, M:)

[prowatchdoc]

Love your playing and singing, but what is the "clicking" in the background?

[ichingiching]

I was using an old digital camera to record the video. That's how I started out ...as an experiment one morning. I didn't plan it. Its the only thing I had to record with. In low light it use to try to adjust to the light and focus hence the 'clicking'. Yes it frustrated me too. I nearly gave up. I bought a webcam and it obviously stopped it. Even now I'm not sure of the sound quality.. Maybe I should upgrade and do them all over again!

[ElvenDane]

Well, if only you could learn to sit completely

still and play ;-)

[akaremej]

prosauce.

[bay6ford]

great version loved it

[kietsk8]

your fingers move so smoothly, and you give this song such a great blues-ey/almost banjo-like sound, its great

very good video

[SArugby01]

how the hell do u play dat complicated tune perfectly and sing like that???? damn awesome job

[Nickuh]

True inspiration, good job mate :)