I like your style of playing. I thought it was very good blues piano. But when I hear the song amazing grace, it kind of takes away from the integrity of the song for me. Hearing the swing/shuffle. I love the chording. But what would happen if there was no swing feel.
> But when I hear the song amazing grace, it kind of takes away from the integrity of the song for me
I think the integrity is still there, but I do agree that it changes the feel! I suppose for me, the traditional and slower version is "reflective" where this version is more "joyous" (but still nonetheless reflective).
(Another big change is that the song is traditionally in 3/4 time, but I'm playing it in 4/4.)
I discuss "Hunting, Gathering, & Videogames" on my YouTube channel "ToddAllenGates2," and "Dialogue with a Christian Proselytizer" on my channel "ToddAllenGates" (the best video for an overview is called "Using the Socratic Method with Christian Proselytizers").
My belief bows to wherever the best evidence points--so should one day I come across convincing evidence (be it evidence for Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, etc.), I will gladly convert!
Just too dang short! I old (75) man learning to play jazz on upright bass. Just as I get into swinging with you - you STOP! Please, do it again but full length this time. I really need to play to keep my arthritic hands somewhat limber.
> is there anyway you'd be able to post/sell the sheet music for this arrangement?
Unfortunately there's no sheet music--it's just my own arrangement (and I don't know how to use, and don't own, the type of software that transcribes the notes while you play them). But I'm flattered by your request!
LOVE that people have expanded for the most part out of the norm and playing and singing Gospel to praise God with a different feel like Blues. Do you like R&B/Soul Gospel music?
Love it! My one other gospel video is "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," but more are on the way.
> LOVE that people have expanded for the most part out of the norm and playing and singing Gospel to praise God with a different feel
Well, I confess that praising what people refer to as "God" is not my motive, given my unbelief ... but I never let my atheism interfere with my love for the Good Lord's music!
> Bet you can't play it that well behind your back though, can you?
No, I couldn't play this version that way ... but I think I could come close to the version played recently by Edward Current's Christian cat (see his July 3rd vid).
@ToddGates
Hey, love this! :D what key is this in btw? Thanks
MitchAndo96 2 weeks ago
@MitchAndo96
> Hey, love this!
Thanks!
> what key is this in btw?
"C."
ToddGates 2 weeks ago
I like your style of playing. I thought it was very good blues piano. But when I hear the song amazing grace, it kind of takes away from the integrity of the song for me. Hearing the swing/shuffle. I love the chording. But what would happen if there was no swing feel.
alicialikesneosoul 2 months ago
@alicialikesneosoul
> I like your style of playing.
Thank you!
> But when I hear the song amazing grace, it kind of takes away from the integrity of the song for me
I think the integrity is still there, but I do agree that it changes the feel! I suppose for me, the traditional and slower version is "reflective" where this version is more "joyous" (but still nonetheless reflective).
(Another big change is that the song is traditionally in 3/4 time, but I'm playing it in 4/4.)
ToddGates 2 months ago
Awesome awesome awesome!!! Loved it bro sounds great!
1734ish 2 months ago
@1734ish
> Awesome awesome awesome!!!
Ha-ha thanks -- enthusiasm greatly appreciated!
- Todd
ToddGates 2 months ago
i like this version
henryshee666 6 months ago
@henryshee666
> i like this version
Thanks!
ToddGates 6 months ago
plz tutorial i subbed
henryshee666 6 months ago
@henryshee666
plz tutorial
Making tutorials, unfortunately, is not something I'm particularly good at!
ToddGates 6 months ago
Nicely done! Thank you for that.
Interesting books there too :)
seejayjames 6 months ago
@seejayjames
> Nicely done!
Thank you!
> Interesting books there too :)
I discuss "Hunting, Gathering, & Videogames" on my YouTube channel "ToddAllenGates2," and "Dialogue with a Christian Proselytizer" on my channel "ToddAllenGates" (the best video for an overview is called "Using the Socratic Method with Christian Proselytizers").
ToddGates 6 months ago
I know you claim to be athiest, but one day I hope you listen to the words of this amazing song you're playing.
"I once was lost, but now I'm found. Was blind, but now I see." I hope you see one day.
GREAT arrangement. Love it!
slofro2 8 months ago
@slofro2
> I hope you see one day.
My belief bows to wherever the best evidence points--so should one day I come across convincing evidence (be it evidence for Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, etc.), I will gladly convert!
> GREAT arrangement. Love it!
Thank you!
ToddGates 8 months ago
Just too dang short! I old (75) man learning to play jazz on upright bass. Just as I get into swinging with you - you STOP! Please, do it again but full length this time. I really need to play to keep my arthritic hands somewhat limber.
davnkatz 8 months ago
@davnkatz
> Just too dang short
I'll take that as a compliment: thanks!
ToddGates 8 months ago
i want to learn to play this song. is there any way you could make a tutorial video i would be forever greatful
kkingjohn13 10 months ago
@kkingjohn13
> is there any way you could make a tutorial video
Work & family obligations unfortunately leave little time for YouTube these days, but I'm flattered by your request.
ToddGates 10 months ago
@ToddGates is there anyway you'd be able to post/sell the sheet music for this arrangement?
lwk38w 11 months ago
@lwk38w
> is there anyway you'd be able to post/sell the sheet music for this arrangement?
Unfortunately there's no sheet music--it's just my own arrangement (and I don't know how to use, and don't own, the type of software that transcribes the notes while you play them). But I'm flattered by your request!
ToddGates 11 months ago
LOVE that people have expanded for the most part out of the norm and playing and singing Gospel to praise God with a different feel like Blues. Do you like R&B/Soul Gospel music?
jlh2667 1 year ago
@jlh2667
> Do you like R&B/Soul Gospel music?
Love it! My one other gospel video is "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," but more are on the way.
> LOVE that people have expanded for the most part out of the norm and playing and singing Gospel to praise God with a different feel
Well, I confess that praising what people refer to as "God" is not my motive, given my unbelief ... but I never let my atheism interfere with my love for the Good Lord's music!
ToddGates 1 year ago
@ToddGates then who is the "Good Lord"?
eurasianchica 11 months ago
@eurasianchica
> then who is the "Good Lord"?
Old expressions die hard.
ToddGates 11 months ago
@ToddGates Anyway, it's a beautiful version of this song.
eurasianchica 11 months ago
@eurasianchica
> Anyway, it's a beautiful version of this song
Thank you!
ToddGates 11 months ago
NICE!!!!!
greenmamba93 1 year ago
@greenmamba93
> NICE!!!!!
Thanks!!
ToddGates 1 year ago
hey, thats nice!
scootersalih 2 years ago
> hey, that's nice!
Thanks scootersalih---and I'm honored to see that you saved it as a favorite!
ToddAllenGates 2 years ago
Bet you can't play it that well behind your back though, can you? ;-)
(I second the Prof's comment, by the way)
Misterb0z 2 years ago
> Bet you can't play it that well behind your back though, can you?
No, I couldn't play this version that way ... but I think I could come close to the version played recently by Edward Current's Christian cat (see his July 3rd vid).
ToddGates 2 years ago
@ToddGates ...... christian cat LOL!
Upritebass 1 year ago
ohh also listen blue music...u
rhecoy2007 2 years ago
Nice! :: claps ::
ProfMTH 2 years ago 2
> claps ::
Thank you!
ToddGates 2 years ago