Zen Archer (Todd Rundgren)

[minipilot1955]

You nailed that song, unbelievably great!

[prohumanbeing]

Just thought, I have a yew English longbow named "Zenbow". ; )

[prohumanbeing]

As a long-time Todd fan, ...THANK YOU for this exquisite rendition. and as always, I'm so glad you were born.

[marmas58ink]

I haven't heard this song by TR before... but hearing this, gypsy classical music.. the term that came to mind.

That bit of discordance on C, during the early parts, struck me as 'wrong' (but I trust your ears more than mine.)

Good stuff. I like it a good deal better than the version from his album - which I checked out just now- doubt that would ever be one of my favorites from TR.

[troubleclef]

@marmas58ink

thanks. yeah there's some dissonance that i try to incorporate from the original. I have to say that song is one of my favorites on AWATS. I recommend listening to it several times, it will grow on you. :D

[sportsmediaamerica]

all right, dude, this has to be as hip and cool as it gets....wonderful playing of one of Todd's more challenging and idiosyncratic pieces...Congrats on your art...

[MrHdthegreat]

I just have to say, this absolutely blew my mind. Excellent vid

[marvinkestrel]

This is wonderful! Thank you!

[SpaceRitual]

Excellent arrangement, this tune works so well stripped down like this, and so perfectly played. Fantastic stuff.

[ScarlethCMerlo]

:O



[timjonesart]

Bodacious! You are a steely-eyed missile man.

[splankhoon]

wonderful !!!

[u2b4dumeze]

This is so righteous! What a fantastic arrangement. Is that a standard tuning you're using? I'm going to give that one a shot, myself. Now, I'm going to go check out your version of Marlene.

[Fubishay]

Fantastic ..... cool +

[bernardcombarni]

I luve this so much!

[troubleclef]

@bernardcombarni

well thank you

[GatoradeIsNotJuice]

I have to say, you are mind-bogglingly good. thanks for sharing this with all of us.

[PRTALL]

excellent

[menRstupidwomenRevil]

Beautifully played. I WILL BE BACK ,OFTEN !!

[chungiemunchin]

When you hear a beautiful tune like this one from Todd played like this, it really brings home what an incredible composer Todd Rundgren is. Thanks for posting this wonderful performance.

[tglutton1]

My goodness tony ! I've been checking out all of your videos and I've got to say i am truly digging your playing. simply amazing ! Love your choice of tunes to cover...most eclectic tastes, and all impeccably done. bravo !

And what an odd todd tune to choose. LOVE IT ! thanks for sharing your talents with us !

that said, i am promptly throwing out all my guitars !!

[troubleclef]

@tglutton1

thanks. don't throw those guitars away yet though. !

[serapenny]

great job, really ehjoyed it.

[killercrabman]

sweet

[KpCloudM]

This is amazing. I love you so much right now.

[bapyou]

Nice. Brings out the eastern European Gypsy in a Todd Rundgren song. Well done.

[iwuzapunkb4u]

Very Cool!

[donerkebep]

Pretty bird!

[JeffWeavil]

Fantastic!

[emiller95]

Sorry, but I think you're better then Igor

[OdinoMarco]

beautiful inspired version. Good work. Tnks!

[viewmore100]

sounds like a polka. where is the accordion player ? YYAAAWWNNNN

[zappatull]

Incredible Job! Just......WOW!

[jlanestrat]

Great job. I love all your playing. By chance do you play "The Range War" by Todd?

[troubleclef]

i've noodled around with a couple things on "Runt - the ballad" but not the 'range war'.

thanks for watching

[InfidelAntichristian]

I am pretty much strictly an electric guitar person, but I have to say you make marvelous sounds out of an accoustic and a good rendition of one of my favorite AWATS songs.

[TheMightyHartley]

Wow, a great rendition, really beautiful.

Reminds me a bit of Steve Hackett's work on early Genesis stuff.

[fnlostx]

That is a KEEPER :)

beautiful rendition ...

I love Rundgren ... 1 brilliant talent

[KillerKyler956]

Changing from min7 to Maj7 in a half step down interval is so beautiful. I wish I could play this well even though I come from a Death metal/Jazz background.

[montysasha]

This is one of my absolute favorites you've done.....again, much appreciation for sharing so much - a real special treat at the end of long work days. :-)

[myTOOBes]

Awesome !

[krazeerichard]

VERY NICE!!

[etrapmela]

An underrated gem! Well done, sir. Well done.

[Nat4Brendan]

Very beautiful.

[Bass5el]

That's splendid- I'm learning this NOW!!!!

[3rdEyeVision]

hello, i think you played really well.

Who is the composer? and also what is the song's background? if i may.

Thanks :)

[troubleclef]

not sure about the meaning or background of the song. It was written by Todd Rundgren. See video details. thanks

[bbertram3]

The thing on the guitar is a capo

[sorcerer666]

Wow, this Todd Rundgren song takes on a whole new meaning on classical guitar. Sounds Italian! Lovely!

[TinemiGirl]

Hi,I love this music,I also play the acoustic guitar,but I wanna ask, what's the name of that thing on your guitar? I know what's for,but I don't know the name,would you help me?

Thanks, Paloma

[aeriepeak]

capo?

[TinemiGirl]

Oh thank you ^^

[troubleclef]

yup, "capo". Italian for "head", changes the head position of the guitar (at least I guess that's the reason it's called that)

[arawak65]

"Capo" is actually a kind of nickname to "capotraste" or (sth like) "capofret" (uh?), the "capo" (chief) of all the other frets... It' used to change the base tone of the tuning without needing to re-tune all strings individually... ;-)

[oldbroancestor]

OLD BRO AND THE ANCESTORS says very great TODD would love to hear this rendition

[troubleclef]

well..except he's a stickler for good sound quality ;)

[ShavedRay]

Troubleclef, you are inspiring, and your selection of material is always first-rate. Do you gig out? I would happily drive from New York to see you live.

[troubleclef]

i appreciate it. i don't play anywhere. just at home

[ShavedRay]

Well then, it's a good thing that subscribed!

Please keep them coming - player's choice, of course!

[aperryer]

This is just lovely.

[durchzug]

Simply great. Thank you Sir! Did not know the original piece and Todd Rundgen at all - I missed something but still prefer your arrangement wich is absolutely beautiful.

[troubleclef]

thanks.  you should check out the whole album

[Chookiman]

that sounds great. Do you have a CD ?

[troubleclef]

thanks.  no not yet

[liambui]

Please come to Akron. And bring your acoustic guitar with you.

[fujimo]

Thanks so much for this cover...one of my favorites. I wish I could play that like you can. If you ever want to strike up an all Todd Cover duo with me I can sing it all...and play a little rhythm guitar...you rock.

[neorunt]

"from out of the shadows steps out the Zen Archer".

Who is it?

Dreamer closes his eyes.

[neorunt]

Heartbreaker treatment troubleclef.

Beautiful and poignant.

So odd to hear this played this way

[Milan276]

This is the second viewing of this and I still want to break my guitar. I am going to see this Sept 6 at akron civic first time ever A wizard a true star in concert MIlan ohio

[motorpsych0]

You and me also. This guy is incredible.

See you in Akron (I'm in for both shows, plus the Saturday night party!)

[troubleclef]

thanks guys. sounds like a great show. have to get off my ass and see if he's playing around here.

[motorpsych0]

Go to AWATSLIVE d-o t c-o m for tour dates.

[troubleclef]

yup. looks like Stamford CT is next closest to MA.

[peerob37]

I know what u mean about not feelin' that your flawless im a bass player with some guitar skills and other people who cant do what u do think the world of what u do sometimes but to yourself u know what mistakes u make, but u r so good that it appears to be flawless and u make it look ez, my favorite of yours is your cover of hot fun in the summertime, thank u for replying to my comment i feel honored that u did.

[ipublica]

I like your play. Can we exchange? Pierre

[peerob37]

U should be playin' n large concert halls makin millions of dollars, u r a flawless virtuoso, song after song everything and every note u play.

[troubleclef]

i'm so not flawless. but thank you all the same

[tattleboad]

nicely done man this is a great song

[imikewillrockyou]

Todd, you're my new guitar hero. Love your arrangement of this.

Do you have a CD of your stuff? It's easy to get this stuff on iTunes and link it up to these videos. You've had 4000 views of this in less than two months you would have sold likely between 40 and 100 copies of your performance.

There is a website (I don't have it off hand) where you can get a license for works that aren't public domain for about $35 which allows you to distribute up say 20 thousand copies per license.

[johnrs3]

Todd is the writer of the tune :) not the player.

[troubleclef]

I think Mike meant to write "Tony" and it came out "Todd"

[imikewillrockyou]

Yes I meant Tony. Thanks.

[imikewillrockyou]

Yes, I'm sorry about that .

[Razor106T]

u should become a professional

[Razor106T]

beautiful

[sonof1954]

Such a lovely song... You moved me to tears.

Not an easy feat. Thanks so much for posting.

[troubleclef]

thanks

[redmosaic]

So pretty! Great interpretation thank you!

[ChapmanLewis]

Great main riff- very distinctive, has a nice summer continental feel to it... I especially like the impression it gives my of time passing and the events of a story unfolding- very image inspiring work. Thanks for posting! : )

[chucky4761]

Do you ever perform live? If not, you should. I bet a lot of people on this site would travel to see you play... even for one night!

[Nunchuck]

sigh.

[bookswise]

i wish i could put this on my ipod

[flickedoff]

you can, or at least you could... google "youtube to mp3". many are being shut down, but I hear some still work. as this isn't copywritten, I imagine it is up & up.

[TheArfMan]

oh...'and you never know what people will do next...'... xept that I'll not try to collaborate with a strat / fuzzface.;)

[TheArfMan]

my first comment on uTube.. Nobody mentioned Todd..... cannot believe it. Such a inventive American artist .. I hope not already forgotten. Such a great album and your contribution a great tribute.. Keep on truckin' Trouble!

[monkinator66]

as long as i have a breath in my smoke- filled lungs and blood in my brain, todd rundgren will not be forgotten

[tattleboad]

lol damn someone should put that on a pillow

you're like volataire

[troubleclef]

i'm sure i'm more harpo than voltario, horatio. it is a great song done dubiously by yours truly

[woopertdebear]

Love it, thank you for sharing

[SUNNYD3322]

Very nice and soothing. Thanks for sharing.

[guitainteg]

Thank you very much for tour request..I  Think you r a great misician..pleasse excuse my curiosity..what do you do for life? are you working on music?...and thanks ..thanks ..thanks for yor incredible performance

[troubleclef]

thanks

[motorpsych0]

Blown away! I can't stand how awesome this is!

Brought to tears (again)! ;-|

[troubleclef]

heh, sorry bout that man. I mean, glad you liked it.

[MisterAfghanTabla]

awesome

[LAINIE612]

I look forward to your music videos. Your arrangements are brilliant, your playing is genius

[troubleclef]

i thank you

[guitainteg]

Hi ...I would like to know about your musical education...congratulations

[troubleclef]

i studied music in college and took lessons in various places from various guys for years. thanks

[sparky42]

real nice Tony , tnx. :-)

[Chazticus09]

Nothing shy of amazing.Having been a Todd fan since the days of the Nazz,and a major Beatlemaniac,I can honestly say I have never seen anyone playing Zen Archer or Marlene acoustically,let alone having even heard the originals or of Todd,for that matter.Your Genesis covers as well.I look forward to more and I agree,you should make a cd.I came across this by accident,and it is the best accident I have ever seen.Would like to meet ya someday.I am just speechless! The Clap?....jaw dropping!..Thanx!

[troubleclef]

well thanks a lot, Chazticus09. drop by any time.  subscribe if you feel like it.

[jmuro]

Outstanding. Simply outstanding.

Your arrangements remember me of Laurindo Almeida. You should be hired to do soundtracks of films! This arrangement, for example, is a clear sample of what I mean to say.

Thank You for offer us music like these!

[troubleclef]

thanks a lot.

[marcorusso70]

Bene, bene, è sempre un piacere sentire come arrangi con gusto i brani, saluti da roma 5*

[NewTubeBoy]

Sounds so melodic and interesting :)

[Aeader]

I would love to see you make an album of your work. Amazing. I listen to this stuff when I'm doing project work.

[dinasty12430]

yeah. album would be great. all your music color my emotion.

thanks...

[SoulCheese77]

Badass.

Excellent playing as usual. : )

Love the arrangement.

[brianedmunds]

Excellent arrangement and playing.

[troubleclef]

thanks Brian. I just subbed your channel and it said "you're already subscribed to brianedmunds". that's weird.

[Soundcheck1001]

It makes me feel sooo good!!!!

[HanzP]

Nice arrangement, really good guitar work! All stars for you!

Hansel

[hyperboreal]

Very nice one. It takes some zen archery to come up with arrangements and performances like that.

[troubleclef]

thanks, buddy. i'm working on improving the sound. hopefully the next clips will be a bit cleaner sounding

[ipodtouch91]

Merci Monsieur.

S'il vous plaît , continuez à nous envoyer vos enregistrements.

Merci pour toutes ces heures que vous avez passées sur votre guitare.

[troubleclef]

Merci beaucoups

[hedgewytche]

I'm there too with Hogweed, and with yusyus, and the photoplayer, and anyone else who might have suggested that  you make a cd... a dvd... an album.....

[troubleclef]

thanks. maybe it'll happen.

[vagcbeato34]

Limito-me a constatar que o Sr. É

muito avaliado positivamente Por minha parte, gosto de ouvir,

e ver a subtileza e cunho pessoal

de executar "a sua música ...

Adoro!...

[troubleclef]

obrigado, senhor

[ClassenGuitars]

if you like solo's and ensemble music.

even quartets, trios and duets.

then please come check out our videos.

Classical Guitar Ensemble

kids ranging from 14-19, you will not be disappointed.

many good solo's and amazing group pieces. :)

keep on rocking!!!

[litmus101]

AWATS my favorite Todd album , I hear the arrows great job.

[troubleclef]

haha, yeah i was going to make a verbal arrow hitting a target sound at the end of this but then i thought maybe some people would take it the wrong way! :D

[Hogweed11]

Record an album!  Your work is utterly amazing!

[yusyus13]

You need to record an album, your guitar work is absolutely beautiful.

[nmlyons24]

great sound. The first part sounds like a jewish jig.

[chris21125150]

I don't know this song, but it sounds great to me. Nice job again, Tony.

[troubleclef]

that's startling. YOU for one should own multiple copies of this album of Todd's called "A wizard a true star". One of his best (if not THE best) and I think you'd like it.

[thephotoplayer]

You really ought to record an album. Count me in for one.

[smathewspots]

Wow, love it, thanks!!!

[DavetheIV]

Loved this, all from memory as well, amazing!

[TrandallB]

Man, thanks for this "blast from the past" :)- you captured this intense yet sublime piece. Bravo! TRB

[troubleclef]

thanks. i do my best.

[wangerstein]

wonderbar!! Makes me want to go buy a good classical guitar! Love the nylon! You Flow!!!

[troubleclef]

there's nothing like a good nylon string guitar. good luck with your search.

[cartoonage]

very beautifully played - a nice piece too. Greetings to you from an old admirer of your art ;-)

[troubleclef]

thanks old pal

[jellyjukebox]

So nice, I love Todd too.

[marqueskdu]

Como sempre admirável. Não é só técnica...é muito mais que isso!!!

[metallic219]

amazing again!

[charlesmiddleton]

fuckin great, man, i love it! oh my god so good!

[troubleclef]

thanks Charles

[Siberianhusky89]

Beautiful performance as per usual. Keep up the good work.

[fadguru]

Tony, you did it so well, I wish you would just do the whole damn "Wizard" Album!!! I am so happy to know you dig Todd! No one else could do these songs like you, dude!

[troubleclef]

yeah, now that would be cool. I think I'd fall apart on the super fast rockers though. :D

[JaxShores]

Another beautiful song that inspires me. Thanks again Tony!

[vampyros1]

Trebleclef, with you as my favorite acoustic guitarist, and the God-like genius of Todds output through the mid 70's...please do more. Wonderful-

[troubleclef]

thanks a bunch. yeah, i'm looking over the Todd songs for my next 'victim'.  cheers.

[polytwobeers]

Muito bom Tony como sempre...

Abracao

[ElevinLefty]

I really love this, for some reason.

So relaxing, unmistakably Zen.

Great job.

[Veralucy]

ahahahaha! Belíssimo!

O que realmente importa é que você está ZEN my friend! I love it so much- this casual mistakes! Afinal você está sempre "muito certo demais da conta" always, isn't it Tony? Beijo grande!

[troubleclef]

Muito obrigado, outra vez, Veralucy.

[miaris]

Great work!

[troubleclef]

i appreciate it

[troubleclef]

yeah, it's got a bit of that going on, don't it. thanks

[troubleclef]

my goodness. thank you.

[terrierbw1]

New one for me. Great, *****.  Do I hear a Russian influence in this song?

[troubleclef]

yeah, for sure there's that quality.

[mosdapwn]

Flawless

[Jazzguts]

Very nice playing Tony, I'm not familiar with this tune but a very fine melody and very nicely arranged and played, tell me what you think of my (Paul Butterfield) "It's Allright" till later Amigo,greets Vic.

[troubleclef]

i've got a couple of your videos that i will catch up with soon. thanks for watching.

[avairX]

its wonderful

[BazzTheBoss]

you play very smoothly!

[dohertykaki]

This is earth and air. Very well done!! K

[z454]

5******

[steinar123]

Love it!