MICHAEL DOWDLE- Where the River Bends

[pianomansibs]

Another beautiful composition lovely playing very catchy and soothing in a chaotic world.

cheers Simon

[RepekaTouli]

Your music is so beautifully inspiring..had to buy one of your Hymns Album...and had to share it with a friend. She listens to it everyday...in the car, on the way to church, during her studies...it is such a wonderful blessing to have beautiful music to accompany one's day. Love those spiritual uplifting experiences. Thank you for sharing your gift with us all:) I look forward to more:)

[MichaelJDowdle]

@RepekaTouli THANK YOU! I appreciate your comments and also your sharing it with a friend. You are very kind.

[sthugh]

Hmm...boy this is pretty!

[MichaelJDowdle]

@sthugh Pretty is good...yes? Thanks!

[lucky188v]

I played a Vintage OM today for the first time and was impressed how clear, distinct and even the sound was all over the neck. I'm no musician compared to you but I see why you chose it. the notes sort of jump out of it IMO.

[biograssman]

@MichaelJDowdle I remember when my dad had this guitar before you picked it up from him. Plays like a dream and I see your arrangements utilizes it's warmth perfectly. Thanks for the music, always a fan.

[MichaelJDowdle]

@biograssman Yes, It is a great guitar. I am happy your Dad let me own it! Tell him Hi for me! have not talked to him since his mission.

[Marcoraeliano]

Soooo beautiful and inspiring... thanks a lot from Italy :-)

[MichaelJDowdle]

@Marcoraeliano Thank You! I love your country! IT is SO beautiful as well.

[Marcoraeliano]

I discovered you because I'm buying the same guitar and I wanted to hear the sound ... your playing is fantastic :-) congratulations. There is a tab of this tune?

[MrLowery741]

This tune is beautiful, it can be heard with both the ears and the heart.

[MichaelJDowdle]

@MrLowery741 Thank you so much!

[MrLowery741]

@MichaelJDowdle absolutely man, you're welcome

[wildsugarboy]

@MichaelJDowdle This song is peaceful epicness. My soul is filled with happiness at the sound of your golden guitar. :D

[jamesfdonaldson]

This vid. was shared by a friend.....accomplished writing /playing , and a lovely sound, thank you,

Jim

[MichaelJDowdle]

@jamesfdonaldson You are welcome. Thanks you for listening in.

[MichaelJDowdle]

cool! Thanks!

[kscobie8]

Darrel Hammond?

[MichaelJDowdle]

@kscobie8 Not familiar.

[kscobie8]

@MichaelJDowdle Oh, nothing. Guy from SNL. You just kinda look like him in this video. Nice playing!

[MichaelJDowdle]

@kscobie8 Cool! Thanks

[fngrstyl]

Very Nice!!!

[MichaelJDowdle]

@fngrstyl THNX!!!

[kkksss0902]

Great tone!

Engleman spruce top?

[taurusink]

Hello Michael, Glenn from Brisbane here. I told you two months ago that hearing your music has very often helped me get through difficult but I need to add this.

I recently posted links to many of your songs at a website I joined back in 2004, it's a site with many areas of human activities from the spiritual to the political. After I set forth some of your songs, more than a few good folks responded; but the one that brought it all home was from a Gal whose husband had recently passed on.

[MichaelJDowdle]

Absolutely Yes! As often as possible.

[GIULIO19]

Great music,great playing and unbelievable tone Michael!Do you play live as well as the studio work?:)

[lt500man]

love it!!! just puts ya in a dream world where every things guna be OK...You the man!

[miguelcrianca]

That is such a beautiful song, played impeccably. Thanks so much for posting this and all of the other songs. You have such a recognizable style--I remember a couple of years ago hearing the first seconds of this beautiful classical guitar music on a commercial and I turned right to my wife and said, "That has to be Michael Dowdle." And, of course, it was. Keep up the great work!

[MichaelJDowdle]

@miguelcrianca Thanks so much. I really appreciate your kind words. Also taking the time to listen!

[rsolorio]

Weeping

[geetarz58]

thanks .....a real nice loose feel without loss of punch ..great hands too !

[geetarz58]

fantastic...12`s ?

[MichaelJDowdle]

@geetarz58 Light gauge Elixers

[daddymorg]

Hi Michael, that is a seriously beautiful piece of music! Have you ever tabbed it? I'd love to have a go at playing it.

[MichaelJDowdle]

@daddymorg I have'nt yet. Someday perhaps. Just watch the fingers for now I guess. Thanks a lot for the kind words.

[alvaritooooooooo]

Ow! Nice!!!

[jbecktalent1]

Really great!

[Bartgitaar01]

Ag great ! Thanks ! looking forward to that !

Cheers

Bart

[Bartgitaar01]

Hi Michael !

Thanks for such a great concert last saturday. Hope you made it safe back home...

It sounds like a very good idea to make a video of plessant pictures on this guitar.

Cheers

Bart

[MichaelJDowdle]

@Bartgitaar01 Thanks Bart! It was so good to see you again! I will definitely do that video. MD

[taztherocker]

Amazing song, great playing, incredible tone.

[MichaelJDowdle]

@taztherocker Thanks. It is a wonderful guitar!

[larrybillguitar]

I've never heard such a "musical "guitar and player to match

[MichaelJDowdle]

@larrybillguitar Thanks! I love the Bourgeois and the musical sound it has!

[Mondoslug]

Really, really fine. Bravo.

[MichaelJDowdle]

@Mondoslug THANK YOU!

[Qpidon]

Refreshingly nice!

[MichaelJDowdle]

@Qpidon Very Kind!

[kkksss0902]

very nice!

I want to tabs.

[McKlizaberry]

wow. you should REALLY put tabs somewhere! I'd LOVE to be able to play this song! It is amazing! Honestly I haven't heard a song without lyrics that I've liked so much! It is Great!!

[MichaelJDowdle]

@McKlizaberry someday when I have the time I will certainly do that. Thanks so much for your kind words.

[7761864]

Simply one of the finest guitarists I've ever heard.

[MichaelJDowdle]

@7761864 You are SO kind. Thanks you.

[Museite]

You are a wonderful musician. I have four of your hymn CDs and we absolutely adore them!

London, UK

[MichaelJDowdle]

@Museite Thanks so much! I am glad you like them. I had a wonderful time recording them.

[ZEVEN08]

amigo durante mi vida escuche muchos guitarristas lo felicito por el sonido tan limpio y las melodias le salen del alma . gracias por embellecer este mundo con la musica. Saludos Fernando desde Argentina.

[MichaelJDowdle]

@ZEVEN08 Gracias!

[manof84]

Great playing, glad I ran into you here. You are one of the best I have heard. A great sounding guitar also. I have a Bourgeois Vintage D.

[MichaelJDowdle]

@manof84 Thanks! Bourgeois makes some nice guitars for sure.i

[friggyFilms]

thats a beautiful song man, and beautiful sounding guitar. How much does it go for?

[MichaelJDowdle]

@friggyFilms Thanks! It is nice. Many thousands.

[dagonsor]

That song stops me beautiful. You have the tab?

Thank you.

[MichaelJDowdle]

@dagonsor Tab may come someday. Thanks a lot!

[MichaelJDowdle]

@dagonsor Thanks. Sorry no tabs yet. Maybe someday.

[7761864]

I have to stop by and listen again and again. This is truly my favorite instrumental song. The music matches the title perfectly.

[leestevens]

Tried to find you on Jango your not there ,might want to try and get listed.thanks for the great musici : } Lee

[peteklindt]

Awesome Michael...so much feeling and articulate technique! By the way did you do the carpenter work in this room? I read somewhere that you love to do woodworking...can't remember what type of woodworking.

[MichaelJDowdle]

@peteklindt Thanks a ton! As a matter of fact I did do all the finish work in my home. Kind of a hobby. I am VERY careful with the saws though. MD

[peteklindt]

@MichaelJDowdle As I have been watching all your videos (and loving them) I have noticed several are in different areas of your home...beautiful and very tastefully done. You are very gifted in the woodworking as well!

[MichaelJDowdle]

@peteklindt Yeah, I'm not much to look at, so I try to mix it up background wise to give some individuality to each vid.

Thabks again, MD

[aaronbergAPB]

Excellent piece. Soothing, yet profound.

[MichaelJDowdle]

@aaronbergAPB Thanks I am pleased that you like it! MD

[jpm90ham]

Hi Micheal. Of course the song, but I love the tone of this recording. Can you tell me the woods on the guitar and the mic you are using? I can't stop listening to this.

Ken

[homeskillet1962]

It's a Dana Bourgeois Vintage OM. You can find additional info if you search the web!

[thiagocth]

Hi Michael. Very nice song. Really touched me.

Is there some transcrition availaible for sale?

Greetings from Brazil.

Thiago

[MichaelJDowdle]

Hi Thiago, Sorry but I have not taken the time to transcribe these songs yet. I guess you can "see" how I do it and maybe learn it by ear and watching it. Thanks so much!

MD

[daledag]

Your music is like a soundtrack for life...it'd be nice to just turn up the volume anytime I needed it.

[MichaelJDowdle]

Thanks a lot! MD

[7761864]

I keep coming back to this, it's haunting. Do you have any similar acoustic stuff?

[MichaelJDowdle]

Yes, There are a few other contemplative compositions that I have recorded. One is "In a Quiet Place" (on youtube as well)

Dusk at Pine Creek and Pleasant Pictures available on CDs. MD

[rick12580]

Exceptional, thanks 7761864 for sending this along

[7761864]

That is one of the most beautiful instrumental songs I have ever heard.

*****

[MichaelJDowdle]

Thanks so much! I am glad you like it. MD

[fuciledacaccia]

I think everyone has already said what I would say. Beautiful, peaceful music. Keep playing and posting; your music inspires me to improve.

[MichaelJDowdle]

Thanks a lot! MD

[Kieliop]

Beautiful!

[ScottTsai]

Hi michael can you post dusk at pine creek played on this guitar? i thought your performance at raalte was amazing!

[RyeBugCrane]

Someday i will also try to become a famous guitar player like you Michael, you have inspired me so much.

[MichaelJDowdle]

That is very kind of you to say. Thank you. MD

[RyeBugCrane]

Well it is the truth. You are amazing.

[RyeBugCrane]

Someday i will learn this song, someday.

[MrSylvainB]

Dear Michael, Raalte was a great weekend. True memorable moments. I want to thank you for the joy you gave us while listening to your music and of course having the chance to meet you. I'll get to work now my self. CU next year. Kindest regards, Sylvain

[MichaelJDowdle]

Thanks so much. I really had a great time. I look forward to next time!

MD

[resematt1980]

I'm just amazed by your original compositions. I just bought the "Brighter Day" album and have been listining to it all week. My favorite track is "Plesant Pictures", but all the songs are inspiring. Your arrangements of the LDS hymns are wonderful to listen to. I found out about you while looking for LDS guitar music. The unique fingerings you use in your arrangements led me to look you up and I found these awesome postings. Your musical talent is truly a gift. Thank You.

-matt

[MichaelJDowdle]

Thanks for your kind words Matt. All the best to you. MD

[jmmo12]

Wow that is so pretty. I coud listen to this over and over again. I had never heard of you before, but I was looking at one of Alex Osmond's videos and he said your guitar style was a big influence on him. Just in case you don't know him, he's one of Alan Osmond's sons. I'm glad I came to check you out, your playing is just beautiful.

[MichaelJDowdle]

I love Alan and his family. They are good people.

Thanks so much. MD

[dahudge14]

This is amazing. I have only just started guitar, and to see this makes me dream of playing like that one day. I listen to all kinds of music, but it is nice to sit back and relax to the sound of an acoustic guitar... Thank you so much.

[MichaelJDowdle]

I am glad it has that effect on you. Thanks,

MD

[look4eddiejee]

Lookin forward to see you in Raalte !

request ! would you play this song please !

[MichaelJDowdle]

I will. See you there! MD

[willhoenig]

I can't say thanks enough for sharing your passion, gift, + talent here. Awesome + truly soulful. Not a religious man I am... but hearing you play makes me wonder.

So, if you had to pick just one steel string guitar to have, would it be the Bourgeois OM? Great bass and balanced tone it seems. Of course your skills do any guitar favors.

Once again, absolutely inspiring music. Peace.

[MichaelJDowdle]

Thanks so much. I appreciate your sensitivity. Yes I would say that if I could only have one, the Bourgeois OM would be it.

I tend to favor Nylon strings for most of my compositions but on everything else I like the OM the best.

MD

[Stratogaster]

Wow! What a beautiful song. Had to listen three times. Your Bourgeois sounds beauitful.

[MichaelJDowdle]

Thanks so much! I love the guitar too. MD

[garythewiz]

great music and great playing!

what a nice sounding bourgeois as well!

thumbs up!!!!

[MichaelJDowdle]

Thanks! It is a wonderful instrument. I love it!

MD

[homeskillet1962]

This song brought tears to my eyes the first time I heard it. Oh, and the second and third times too. Keep up the great music, Michael.

[MichaelJDowdle]

Thanks! I am happy that it brings you light! Have a great day!

Michael

[homeskillet1962]

Are you touring? Please come to Texas.

[homeskillet1962]

I LOVE THIS SONG!

[ChrisPap974]

Hello i find you from Stelios he told me about you !

I see what he mean you are amazing player man 5 ***** !!!!

And that somg is so melodic that i want to listen again and again!

[MichaelJDowdle]

Thanks a lot! Keep listening! I really do appreciate your comments.

MD

[xanderex2]

one of my favourite songs of yours; it has so much depth. great!

[MichaelJDowdle]

Thank you so much! More to come! MD

[JohnRockwell]

I love the guitar, and hey, the playing's not too bad! ; )

[guitardaze]

Great!!! is this in standard tuning?

[MichaelJDowdle]

Thanks! it is Drop low D capo 1st fret.

MD

[JackVrooder]

Michael, I have always enjoyed your guitar playing since I met you in 1991 while working with Colette Devey. I don't know if you remember that night, but you played my classical guitar on one of the songs Colette was putting together for me. It was magical to watch and hear you make such beautiful sounds coming out of my guitar. Thanks again

Alan

[Sfikakis]

Such a wonderful piece!!!!

Great my friend 5***** !

[strawberryme08]

aaahhhhh, perfection in music. The guitar is my favorite.

[WyBrian]

This is a beautiful piece. Mike, your acoustic stuff has calmed the nerves on my wife and kids in the Wyoming wind for several years now. We have a place in Casper named All That Jazz. What is involved in you coming up to do a show? We have a pretty active blues and jazz crowd up here. The only down is that they are bars =(. I am sure you would knock them on thier ummm...heels!

[StanleyFusion]

I totally agree with you Wilfried! What a pity that monsters like Dowdle are unknown. I hope these clips will shine more light on you Mike. If there's one that deserves that, it is you. This new song is brilliant!

[waamarkenstein]

One word.... AWESOME

wilfried markenstein

[salamandermusic]

I've been listening to your "Brighter Day" CD for about 4 weeks now! The radio doesn't stand a chance any more! Great playing, beautiful composition! Great to see this on you tube.