Bryan Johanson's "Variations on a Finnish Folksong"

[Tygggrr]

Well I just have to say that here's atleast one Finn you made happy!

[mattoverho]

This is old Finnish folk song, ancient song that remind me about Kalevala. Really odd to hear someone who is not Finnish to play this. Nice playing. It is traditionally played with kantele which gives it the unique sound.

[timomastosalo]

@mattoverho - He get's the guitar sound nicely close to kantele!

[gatocabrito]

Excellent in every regard.

[tynkky]

why to try some solo and try play a song that is meant to be played with kantele?

[21Mar08myChannel]

Great phrasing and control--well beyond "Junior" level. Who teaches at EMU?

[iwannucci]

great, i think is good medley

[thedarkravenlords]

Where I can get tabs to this?I know that this song was peformed by the band Ensiferum

[TAKENnameARGH]

It's actually quite an ancient melody.

[21Mar08myChannel]

There are no tabs, but the score is available through Portland State University where Bryan heads the music program. It's in a book called music for solo guitar. The book has all the songs from Bryan's first original solo guitar CD.

[samuel588]

cool song

[kpkost]

Dear God I cannot get enough of this piece. Incredible.

[samus12345678]

nice dude

[Pichounator]

Excellent! I have never thought of using a stand upon my thigh as "Bryan" did...

[kpkost]

By the way this is Jared Walker that played this. Bryan Johanson composed the piece.