Stardust (thumb-picked guitar)

[mclaudtt]

Nice done! Perfect length - about 1 minute. Thanks for making it not too long and boring, as youtubers usually like.

[Hikikomori013]

It sounds like the musically correct style to me.

Keep developing your own style. It sounds like it has a lot of potential.

[simpletunes2]

Excellent job! I've just finished recording my own version. Yours is neat!

[RorraSan]

My god, I loved it so much ._.

[dann3th3manni3]

This is a nice rendition. The only criticism I have is that you can't hear much of the bass stride at all. But it's beautiful regardless.

[TheJudplay]

No apologies are needed.  This is a fine performance of the old classic, and I'd say it belongs in the tradition of Chet and Jerry and Tommy. Keep up the fine work!

[Tamborr]

@TheJudplay

Thank you much, TheJudplay! Those three names: how flattering!

[planetalk]

Wonderful feel! I love it.

[Tamborr]

@planetalk

Thank you so much, Planetalk! (I've just watched some of your masterful guitar videos: excellent)

[samborambo664]

i know its not the correct way o play it but i think i sound quite pro xD

[Tamborr]

@samborambo664

Thank you so much, Samborambo664! I hope "musically incorrect" styles are allowed in Youtube; after all, no one is forced to watch. As long as the ears don't suffer much too much...

[correctopinionator]

oh wow, this is how NOT to play this song :( apologies indeed.

[Tamborr]

My own opinion, unfortunately

[fozmubi]

I love Kay Starr's version of Stardust, it's the best of all versions on the most covered song of all time. Unfortunately, there is not a single recording of her version amongst the millions of youtube videos in the blogosphere. This video is the only one that comes up when you search youtube for "Kay Starr" "Stardust" How sad!

[Tamborr]

You're so right! Kay Starr would deserve to be better known and publicized as a fabulous jazz singer (especially her 1940s songs). Thanks, Fozmubi!

[planetalk]

Great feel ... wonderful vibe. I'm trying to work up an arrangement myself.

[Tamborr]

An interesting point of view: thank you, Staaanky!

[sologuitarlady]

Really good job. I got some good ideas. ;-)

[Tamborr]

Thank you so much, Sologuitarlady! I've watched your videos: you're an outstanding soloist. I'm all the more flattered for your comment.

[chermaster85]

I have a guitar myself, but I have no idea how to teach myself to play it... I would love it so much to play guitar and play songs like this!! What a wonderful job you did on this fantastic classic!

[Tamborr]

Thank you so much, Chermaster85, for your appreciation! In my experience, one of the best ways to learn is through a tutorial dvd (chosen carefully, in the style you prefer).

[vajrabum]

This knocks me out. I've listened to it about 5 times now and every time that swinging thumb bass and sweet tone you've got gets me smiling.

[Tamborr]

Thanks a lot, Vajrabum! I was afraid that the thumb bass might sound too crudely percussive: glad that you enjoyed it instead.

[boomerbard]

So good i had to sign up to You Tube just to be able to leave this comment! One of the best things i have seen on here. So beautifully played with such pure feel. Loved it. Thankyou

[Tamborr]

An incredibly kind comment. Thank you so much, Boomerbard! For once, I don't feel as if I've slaughtered this Hoagy Carmichael song.

[paulieboymcl]

Tamborr your style is awesome-Jerry and Chet would be proud I wish I had A webcam to post my own guitar vids as I can play jazz guitar ala Joe Pass but alas no way to post it keep up the great work man T

[Tamborr]

Thank you, Paulieboymcl! I'm honored that a real jazz guitarist should enjoy this take on a classic song.

Please post your videos: a small photo camera that does short films (like mine) is enough.

[TheBluesTrigger]

Exelente feeling y muy agradable tu estilo "crudo" de finger picking!

Es lo que me gustarìa escuchar en la mañana para empezar un buen dìa.

[Tamborr]

Mil gracias, TheBluesTrigger! Acabo de ver algunos de tus videos, y me da orgullo tu comentario. Creo yo también que mantener cierta crudeza de estilo es esencial, pues demasiada perfeccion técnica puede matar el encanto.

[TheBluesTrigger]

Estoy totalmente de acuerdo, la perfecciòn no tiene personalidad!

[guitaress1]

This is so great. I absolutely love your style!

[Tamborr]

Your opinion is important to me, and greatly appreciated, Guitaress1!

[flyersfan10]

hey man, this is not offensive to any jazz enthusiast. if anything, this is going back to jazz roots, i'm talkin' django and the gypsy guitarists. i like this spin on one of my favorite standards.

[Tamborr]

Thank you, Flyersfan10! Your encouraging opinion makes me feel better about tampering with the jazz canon (and especially a fine Hoagy Carmichael song)

[comradezeroband]

Baller man, that´s all I can say.

I love this song. What kind of exercises should somebody that wants to get into this style do?

[Tamborr]

Thank you so much, Comradezeroband! I for my part try to get used to the basics of thumb-picking, i.e. playing the bass line with the thumb while playing the melody with the rest of the fingers (I learnt by watching a DVD tutorial)

[gmfmusic]

u need to syop apologizin to erbody,,,ur good,,utube is to share ur talent..if folks dont like it then they daont have to watch the vid

[Tamborr]

You're probably right, Gmfmusic. But Youtube also allows one to discover so many amazing musicians, that one is sometimes tempted to give up music for ever. Hence the apologies.

[gmfmusic]

i kno wat u mean..keep going strong man,,,u got talent

[23L]

Such feeling and such a nice touch for your style of playing! I am green with envy! :)

Larry

[Tamborr]

Thank you so much, Larry, for this very heartening comment!(When I watch your own videos, I know, of course, you have nothing to envy me...)

[singalotme2]

Never mind the apology, this is the best I have heard on the tube....you should listen to some of the others..you put them to shame..CONGRATULATIONS

Gus

[Tamborr]

And yours is the best encouragement I've received. Thank you so much, Gus! (It's difficult to do justice to a song as beautiful as "Stardust").

[Terry1634]

Your style has an infectious beat. You really know how to slam/mute that 6th string for a strong beat. As soon as I wake up, I'm going to give it a try! Well done!

[Tamborr]

Thanks for giving this a try, Terry1634! It's not very orthodox jazz, to say the least, and I'm afraid some jazz fans would like to cut my throat (or chop my hands) for posting this.

[smudgey6120]

timing is good

[Tamborr]

Thank you, Smudgey6120!

[illdoitagain]

love the bouncy feel, keep it up

[Tamborr]

Thank you again for your encouragement, Illdoitagain!