The Captain - Leonard Cohen (cover)

[btomcassidy]

Not a fan of the Uke, or taking all the character out of the song, your voice doesn't convey enough emotional content for my liking.

[idrnoel]

It's very nice listening to you sing this. Have I mentioned that my interest in Cohen's stuff started with listening to your versions. He should pay you for advertising.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

It os nothing to do with with Cohen, unfortunately. The Sony Corp are not so enlightened.

[fourteentwelve]

Beautiful playing and singing Ken! I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

We had a cold, white Christmas for once, Michelle. I hope you have a wonderful 2011.

[thevonbots]

I love all of your Leonard Cohen covers. Was there ever a better lyricist? I like the contrast of your vocals to Cohen's, particularly later Cohen, when he's low and raspy. Your voice is so clean and at least an octave higher. And somehow, you still always retain the spirit of the original song. Really fantastic--as always.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks very much for the comment. I think it is just that Cohen has a much richer timbre to his low notes than I do.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

There are only 3 chords. Train yourself to listen, not watch.

[revdrjim]

well played Ken. are you using worth's?

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

I am, Jim. Why do you ask?

[revdrjim]

@KenMiddletonUkulele - i'm using worths on my TK35 and it seems really quiet compared to my flea. yours doesn't sound so soft so i was wondering if you were using worths too.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Fleas are certainly loud because of the palstic body. Worths are much quieter than Aquilas but not as quiet as nylon strings. Volume is not that important though. My quietest uke is my Howlett custom.

[revdrjim]

@KenMiddletonUkulele - thanks for the info Ken.

[BaronK69]

Great take on this Ken. Merry Christmas and Happy New Nails.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Have a great 2011 too, R. I am willing my nails to grow. It is my thumb and second finger. I fly to NAMM on the 11th Jan.

[BaronK69]

@KenMiddletonUkulele Wish I could come with you Ken - it would be great!

[cokedan72]

Good job ken, :)

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you, Dan.

[thesebinextdoor]

Wonderful, Ken. I especially like the mood and the groove you created here. Hope you had a great Christmas time.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

We had a nice day, Sebi. Hope you did too.

[Erick99299]

Merry  Christmas! I liked this song!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks very much.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

@zosanmizutani ありがとうございます。私はあなたの素敵な新年を願っています。­ケン。

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Have a great day, Don.

[austinlove1]

beautiful Ken!  the sound quality is fabulous

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks. Have a lovely day.

[DrawMan321]

great work :)

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks very much.

[scx493x]

Love your Cohen stuff and that is a crystal clear cover.

All the best.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks very much.

[Dominatoruke]

Very Nice Ken. I agree with Russ. The production is great.

Merry Christmas to you my friend.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you Dom. I broke two finger nails in the last couple of days and picking was out of the question.

[superman63086]

Love your uke playing and thank you for the beautiful hymnals and God Bless.

Blessings,

Aaron

And Merry CHRISTmas

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you Aaron. Have a blessed Christmas.

[superman63086]

Love your uke playing and thank you for the beautiful hymnals and God Bless.

Blessings,

Aaron

[russbuss415]

excellent recording Ken. i'm listening on headphones and am always impressed by the sound quality on those Zoom mics. merry Xmas!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you Russ. Why don't you treat yourself to a Zoom?

[russbuss415]

@KenMiddletonUkulele not a bad idea. i might see if there are any after xmas sales.

[adellethegreat]

@KenMiddletonUkulele I had the headphones going to, and Russ is right. Now I'm going to go listen to your other version of this :) Play it again, Ken!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Have a great Christmas, Adelle.

[ihaveaverybadcold]

@KenMiddletonUkulele whats the name of it....how much....is that all your using?? sounds so good!!!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

It is a Zoom H4n. Don't know how much.

[ynot6523]

Happy Christmas ken!

Lovely song and nice rendition!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Tony. Season's greetings to you and everyone else I know in Ireland.

Let me know as soon as you can about a certain festival.

[my8stringukulele]

Aloha Ken, well done! Mele Kalikimaka !

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks very much.

[waterdog226]

Cohen and Ken is a worthy repeat!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Have a great Christmas, Lynda.

[okvolleyball]

great job Ken .

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Have a great Christmas, Stephen.

[BlueInGreenUkulele]

Good job Ken and merry christmas

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks. You have a great Christmas too.

[Little6ster]

Joyeux Noël à vous Ken and to your family

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Happy Christmas to you, Ninie.

[ken6675]

well played ken

merry christmas

Ken G

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Have a wonderful Christmas, Ken.

[JChoneybell]

Merry Christmas n A Happy New Year Ken. Well strumed!!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

You too, JC. Thank you.

[WeirdRicky]

Merry Christmas!

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Ricky. You too.

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

Have a great Christmas.