Drownin' Man Blues

[11Kralle]

You´re not so bad either:)

I guess you like the recordings of Albert Collins and B. B. King, dont you? The only thing, which will never grab me is that pure minor-tonality in blues - somewhat to less `negro´ for my taste, but who am I to judge! Your elaborated playing is nevertheless a sign of high musicality achievements most of the actual professionals lack.

Be greeted and enjoy your new house!

[klasek]

@11Kralle -Thank you, and It's clear that you are also a fan of blues music based on some of your song choices. But there is one thing I need to mention, and I'm sure you didn't mean any disrespect by this, but in the US we try not to use words like "negro" because they are associated with a part of our history that most of us are not proud of, when far too few people saw eachother as equals regardless of what their racial backgrounds were. But as I mentioned, I'm sure you meant no harm.

[11Kralle]

@klasek

If someone has to apologize it would be me. I got some black-african personal friends here in germany (Ivory-coast/ Mauretania/ Ghana/ Kenia and Togo) and they assured me, that there are a lot of whitie-jokes around them! The problem with political correctness is the same. I can say `der Schwarze´ in public, but if I use the literal tranlation `der Neger´ its wrong. OK - we had no direct slavery in our society, so the problems are not comparable. An international no-go will always be...

[11Kralle]

@klasek

...`Nigger´; even here. But between themselve, those guys are really racists sometimes. I bore you with another example: if I call a polish person `Polacke´ its an insult coming from me! But the swedish name for the polish is `Polak´, so they may use it, curious... So, you did the one and only righteous thing and rejected the french `negro´, because of your nations slavery past - thats very good! Since you are the older of us two, do not consider this a teaching, it was my excuse...:)

[fb61785]

Wonderful! Great playing and video! ******

[Alisbrandt]

Great job! Please keep the vids coming!!!

[SalG112]

HELLLLL YAAA MAN......I am really digging your style here. A great example of how blues does not have to be fast, freaking out guitar, but hitting the right notes, just enough can sound soo good. Good for you man. Who is this original track by

[klasek]

@SalG112 - Many thanks to you, fellow Hendrix fan! I got the background music from ultimatebluesbackingtracks. Lots of good stuff over there.

I have to admit that my first couple passes at this tune were a bit too "busy." Tunes like this are begging for something mellow and melodic.

[SalG112]

HELLLLL YAAA MAN......I am really digging your style here. A great example of how blues does not have to be fast, freaking out guitar, but hitting the right notes, just enough can sound soo good. Good for you man. Who is this original track by?

[nextjimmypage]

you rock man!

[klasek]

@nextjimmypage - Thank you, sir! You rock too!

[yamitanomura]

Great sound and playing !!

Keep On Rocking

[rd2ed]

Oh yes.....I still listen to and enjoy this great performance......

[eddiegrey]

very nicely played...sweet clean tones

[paullongball]

Excellent! Thanks for rockin' the house, dear friend!

[cmgstringbender]

very nice Keith

[phillebeau]

Your tone is so good! Very nice jamming!!!

[Alperlin29]

Thanks for sharing this with us. It's really cool! You are a great teacher. I have learned a lot from your videos. One of these days I may be ready to upload one of own. Peace!

[klasek]

Alperlin29 - Thank you! I'm eager to hear some of your playing!

[Queen9811]

Nicely done! Your guitar sings. 5******

[klasek]

Queen9811 - Your comment is a sweet song in itself, thank you!

[killaro]

Mr. Klasek, always a pleasure hearing you out man. That was sweet. =]

[klasek]

killaro - Many thanks to you, Mr. Jazz-man!

[atriame]

WOW! Smooth, clear, classy, flawless. I'm going to try to copy you. Hope you don't mind. 5*****

[klasek]

atriame - Thank you!  Pick up that guitar and play!

[twarsh9]

Nice - one fender. Maybe I can do this - not as smooth as u but doable.

[klasek]

twarsh9 - Yes, you can do this. Smooth is a state of mind!

[Chibre74]

Great, man!!! I really like the sound. Nice playing, too. Keep posting!

[klasek]

Chibre74 - Thank you! You please keep on posting too!

[klasek]

Thanks, King! Keep those king-classics coming!

[domino507]

Sounds Great!

[klasek]

domino507 - Thank you, Mr. D!

[bdelinsk1]

Man ...really dig yur vids-keep em coming!

[klasek]

bdelinsk1 - Thank you, I'll try!

[cynthial284]

Love the sound and your cute, questioning expression at the end. Yes, it's really, really GOOD!!

[klasek]

cynthial284 - Very sweet of you to say! Thank you!

[nullalena8]

Kudos bro! Your playing is awesome and the way you put your videos together is incredibly good!

[klasek]

nullalena8 - Thank you! ...and thanks for putting this in your "favorites!"

[admiralbob77]

This is very tasty and melodic. I quite enjoyed it!

[klasek]

admiralbob77 - Thank you, admiral! I salute you!

[mgoldenful]

Great arrangement! Thanks for sharing this. You're a fantastic guitarist and an all around artist. 5* & favorite

[klasek]

mgoldenful - Many thanks to you for the kind words!

[zenaw30]

Wow! Great work! This really is the "ultimate blues". Thanks for posting. I'm looking forward to hearing more and sharing them with my students. 5 star ++++++

[klasek]

zenaw30 - I appreciate that very much, thank you!

[rd2ed]

Dumb it....this is one of those songs that I like....and it just keeps growing on me more each time I listen to it. This tune may be from bluesbackingtracks....but this performance has Keith's soul written all over it! You've made it outstanding! Thank you again Keith.....

[klasek]

Thanks, Ed. When I first heard this backing track, I really felt compelled to do more than just throw some generic blues-lines over it. The progression has a bit of a 1950's-style instrumental quality to it (like "Sleepwalk"), so that's the approach I took. I'm glad you enjoy it!

[RedthruNthru]

mmmmm.. my oh my....So dang sweeet.......!

[klasek]

RedthruNthru - So sweet of you to say, thank you!

[danyblues]

great sound....good friend 5 stars

[klasek]

danyblues - Many thanks to you, my friend!

[LONGWINDING]

Great playing here! Very nice!

all the best, Frank

[klasek]

Frank - Many thanks to you!

[lefthooklyrics]

Dig dem blues.

[klasek]

lefthooklyrics - Thank you kindly!

[rice3863]

oh! nice play & nice tone!

[klasek]

rice3863 - Thank you, I appreciate that very much!

[jwwetzel]

That strat sounds sooooo pretttty. A nice glassy tone, that line at 1:27 was awesome man!!!

[klasek]

Thank you for the always-positive vibes, James!

[archtopbrownie]

Love that big ballad sound. You continue to play with style and grace. Very nice Keith. Proud to say I've collaborated with this guy. Cheers and 5*.

[klasek]

Thanks, Lance! That means a lot! All the best to you!

[daviemcf]

Hey Keith,sorry for the late reply,just came across this in my inbox,I was just saying to Hal an hour ago haven't heard anything from you for ages,now you hit me with this beautiful piece.I'm glad you're back and hope to see a lot more in 2010,hope you had a nice Christmas and hope you have a great 2010!! All the best,from the heart,Davie!

[klasek]

Thanks, Davie! I hope 2010 does all the right things for you!

[boober441]

Brilliant playing; you captured the mood of the piece perfectly. Can't wait for the next one.....keep them coming.

[klasek]

Thanks, sis!  I'll try.

[ftele]

~Man...did you go tour with Buddy Guy or somethin'....you have blown us away here...that was just unbelievable....nice work Keith...so glad to see you playing....lookin' foward to some more great music....Hal~~

[klasek]

(blushing)  Aww, thanks Hal! You're a great guy and a great player!

[BeatleUniversity]

Sweet playing!

[klasek]

Thank you!

[bbsb300]

Hey Keith, Great to see you're back. That was simply beautiful..I loved it man 5 twinkling stars bro ;) Happy New Year, Cheers Billy ;)

[klasek]

Thank you, Billy!  That's very kind! Happy New Year to you too!

[coulsonsam87]

Great playing as always, Keith. great to see you back aswell. Merry Christmas

[klasek]

Thanks, Sam! Merry Christmas to you too!

[paullongball]

Yeah man! This is much better to find in my stocking than the coal I usually get! Thanks, Keith!

Glad you're out of the woodshed, better than ever!

Happiness & peace to you, too, my brother, my brother! ;)

[klasek]

Happiness and peace to you too, Paul! Thank you for the heartwarming message!

[rd2ed]

Boy it is great to see you post again Keith! That song surely has a bunch of neat sounds....but then I must also realize, that's because you are playing it. It does sound as though this could be your composition....is it? Hope you have a great 2010 year! Thank you Keith....I like it!

[klasek]

Thanks, Ed! I hope 2010 treats you well! I'm afraid I can't take credit for this tune. I'm playing along to music from Ultimatebluesbackingtracks.