Blackbird - ver.2 (Fingerstyle Guitar)

[TheArik199797]

this ver is way better !! why you dony post the score / tab in the in your website ! it jusy way better than ver1

[peacejoytown]

@TheArik199797 Thank you. I haven't written this out yet.

[peacejoytown]

@peacejoytown Hold on.

[nicein20001]

@TheArik199797 Yes, this version is awesome! Looking forward to the tab soon!?

[Zeruph]

Youre awesome,Keep going :)

[peacejoytown]

@Zeruph Thank you. (^^)

[HockeyPro9100]

Very well done, quite briliant and might i say you look too good to be 54 ;)

[peacejoytown]

@HockeyPro9100 Thank you. I think I lost few years on the way. (^^)

[HockeyPro9100]

@peacejoytown but this makes me wonder if you arnt profesional why..., if you are i am very happy for you!

[peacejoytown]

@HockeyPro9100 I am a professional since I charge at gigs and sell CDs. I just can't earn enough for living with just music.

[ThenameisEton]

you look so young to be in your 60s. :D great job by the way!

[peacejoytown]

@ThenameisEton Thank you ! Six more years to 60.

[MrZuQuitar]

Oh my, I thought you are still in your thirties :D

[peacejoytown]

@MrZuQuitar I was in 1980s. (^^)

[sussesso]

Oh, my God, you have a grandson? You ook so young to be a grandfather!

[peacejoytown]

@sussesso Yes, I will have second one around September.

[sussesso]

@peacejoytown congratulations!

[peacejoytown]

@sussesso Thank you!

[ramonarmi]

i am just waiting for you to write this down...haha cant wait for the tabs mr. masuda!

[peacejoytown]

@ramonarmi Sorry for keep you waiting. I am doing it one by one and the task takes me so long hours.

[ramonarmi]

@peacejoytown dont be sorry! take your time sir. I will ask my parents to get your cd once you're done with writing this :D

[peacejoytown]

@ramonarmi Oh, then I have to do it soon, haven't I?

[MarcinJaruszewski]

@peacejoytown I join in the request for tabs for this

[peacejoytown]

@MarcinJaruszewski I wish I could join too.

[gitarboyful]

Very nice. If I buy your cd I get the tabs or notation of each song?

[peacejoytown]

@gitarboyful Thank you. Although I haven't written this out yet, you will be able to access every arrangements I'd written so far. This should be there in near future.

[dlggnation]

Amazing finger picking.hey,  Im in search of a classical guitar my budget is around $1,000, would you recommend any ?

[peacejoytown]

@dlggnation Thank you. All I can say is that you need to actually try it before you buy it.

[thomaswurt]

congrats!

[peacejoytown]

@thomaswurt Thank you!

[Marie15017]

is sungha jung your son? XD or is he related to you? lol

[peacejoytown]

@Marie15017 No, I haven't even met him yet. I will see him this week for the first time.

[smithwick1710]

John Knowles arr. was already amazing but I like your own one even more. Simply breathtaking!

[peacejoytown]

@smithwick1710 I love his arrangement. And I love his album "Sittin' Back Pickin'" which includes his original arrangement of this song.

[tomdolan07]

This rendition of Blackbird is on the same level of excellence as when I saw Paul McCartney play this himself in Hyde Park this June in London... very well done, sir!

[peacejoytown]

@tomdolan07 Thank you. Your lucky to see him.

[ThinkingDog06]

Excellent -- very nice arrangement and performance. Thank you.

[peacejoytown]

Thank you.

[Lolscatz]

are you planning on writting it out?

[peacejoytown]

I am planning. There are so many that I am planning though.

[Lolscatz]

any tabs for this????

i dont see it in the list?

[peacejoytown]

I haven't written this out yet.

[janggun1229]

that waz awesome!! and you kinda look like john lennon :D

[peacejoytown]

Thank you! Do I?

[metaknigthmaster]

@peacejoytown yeah u do

[peacejoytown]

Since you're not the only one, I may look like him sometime.

[tomlovato]

Amazing!!

[peacejoytown]

Thank you!

[specialme2]

outstanding!!!

[peacejoytown]

Thank you!

[acousticbaby100]

I really like this second version, I probably be fan of your arrangement.

Please tab it out to SA sometimes .

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. I will write it out someday in near future.

[wind2go0]

I am your fan, Thank you

[peacejoytown]

Thank you.

[trackguy1]

Hehehe... I can't even do that... Recently I had a cello concert. I was told by my friends in the front row that my breathing patterns and my facial expression was very creepy. I think the worst thing was that was the only critical comment that night! ㅅㅅ I don't know how it is when I play the guitar. But who knows. My nephew Tyler turned 1 a couple months ago. It's one of my most treasured memories :)

[peacejoytown]

I would say, "don't care" about it. As long as you are producing a good sound of music, that is all you need to care. I can't wait to see my grandson. (^^)

[trackguy1]

I hope your grandson grows up to enjoy this music as much as I do. Also, I heard younger children who are associated with music at an earlier age grow an ear for music. I used to wake up to music as a child, which inspired me to play cello and start acoustic guitar. Play while he wakes him up. It'll put him in a good mood. :)

[peacejoytown]

He keeps his eyes open and stare at my hands and guitar. My daughter (who is his mother now) used to dance to my playing. I am sure a "live" sound is good for babies. (^^)

[trackguy1]

Aww that's adorable! Do you smile when you play? When I play cello a lot of people say my facial expression is too serious and often scares people... However, when I play for little kids, I can smile pretty easily. How about you?

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. He is into forth months of his life now. I am smiling all the time when I am with him. I may smile when there is an audience.

[schak7]

Congratulations on your new grandson! He is blessed to have you as his grandfather. Also, do you have a metronome playing through your headphones? Just wondering.

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. He is three months old now and fine baby. I am listening myself. I don't use metronome.

[renato113]

Fantastic rendition,,,Thanks for sharing your grandson...

renato

[peacejoytown]

Thank you Renato.

[TalBlaiser]

You have a grand son? My sincere apology sir, I thought you were of my age ^^;

Good arrangement as well.

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. Don't worry about it. Yes, I have a grand son now and I may be the one who have one of the most messy room for grandpa.

[BrandNewToYou]

Congrats on your grandson. This was very enjoyable...I have family over right now...just showing my dad your guitar skills. He loves your version of these timeless tunes.

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. It is fortunate to have him grows in a peaceful environment. Glad to hear that you and your dad enjoy my works on those songs.

[blakeydrum]

fantastic representation

[peacejoytown]

Thank you.

[BuddyWildlife]

Congratulations! you grandson is so cute. Wow you already have grandson but you look like teenager!! Looks like music make you young.

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. I was in a Chinese restaurant last night and waitresses were saying same thing when they found out that I have a grandson. They gave me a dessert for free. (^^)

[Carranistheone]

You're grand son is so beautiful

//Caroline you know

[peacejoytown]

Thank you Caroline. He sure is and so pure.

[jyongs]

you know what? you make me want to learn how to play the guitar.

i really love your sound. thank you.

[peacejoytown]

That is good to hear. Enjoy the wooden vibration you make.

[mowcom123]

Very cool version. congrats on your grandson

[peacejoytown]

Thank you.

[gwktan]

Congratulation to you to be a grandfather! very lovely baby! I recently bought a Fender CD-220SCE acoustic guitar and starts to play to my babies as well. ^.^

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. I'm sure your babies will enjoy the wooden music. (^^)

[cmaria2]

doubleU. Oh. doubleU = W. O. W

That's what he said... I hope I'm correct.

[peacejoytown]

I see. I should have guessed that. Thank you.

[helicop]

Nice! You are correct! I'm sorry if it wasn't clear, I was trying to be clever. I emphasize the word "Trying "  The song was amazing!

[hecklord]

my favorite beatles song... love it!!.. cute grandson... Hope he will inherit your talent... :)

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. I'm not sure if I want him to struggle with his life as I have been with mine though. (^^)

[helicop]

doubleU.Oh.doubleU

[peacejoytown]

I wonder what this means?

[kingddd133]

@helicop wow.

[peacejoytown]

Thank you for the translation.

[777SunnySmile]

Nice cover !

Well done !

You've got a SOUL in your perfoming !

Your playing is very good !

I wish you all the best !

Bye !

Anastasia =)

[peacejoytown]

Thank you Anastasia! (^^)

[iisan1]

you should cover brahm's lullaby

haha

so your grandson can sleep with it

haha

[peacejoytown]

Any song I play make him sleepy anyway as many people are using my CDs as sleeping pills. (^^)

[snoglobe68]

Nice job as usual Grampa!

[peacejoytown]

Thank you!

[JamOmer]

Good job as always!!! Is there any new CD coming up soon?

[peacejoytown]

Thank you! I just released "Will You Dance?" CD this month. It includes 12 arrangements of songs from 70s. I am making an another one which will be all Beatles cover.

[JMDenver]

Beautiful song. Congratulations on your grandson. Hopefully he has the gift of music as well.

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. It sure is a beautiful song. I will play lullaby when he will need it. Right now, he is sleeping almost all the time.

[sofarsogut]

Cogratulation on your grand son and this play.

One of my favorite. I try to play and sing it but unsuccesful yet.

I video this friend she's good singer

Harvest Neil Young cover by Chika Marston

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. I play and sing this song before I taped this one so that I can keep "singing" feel in it. Harvest is one of my favorite album and song.

[forbebe]

Beautiful! Both the guitar AND grandson. I used to do the vocal arrangement of this, but can't since my vocal cord surgery. Gives me hope that maybe I could just play it instrumentally! 5***** BB

[peacejoytown]

Thank you for *s BB. Yes, you can enjoy your favorite music in many ways.

[daniel622000]

Absolutely fantastic and congratulations on your grandson he is a fine looking boy you must be so proud

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. I saw him yesterday and he was a cute as an angel.

[keithyoong]

おめでとうございます Hiroshi, but you are too young to be a grandpa. I remember you are of the same age as I am. You make me feel very old. Lol. :) Very happy for you and family. ごきげんよう！

[peacejoytown]

ありがとうございます。I know I'm too young to be grandpa since my grandma is still alive. (^^)

[Beatleboy62]

Aw, your grand-son is so handsome :)

I bet he will want to play guitar just like his grand-father.

This is one of my favorite covers of yours...I actually fell asleep for a few minutes as it lulled me to sleep.

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. I gave my new CD to my daughter so that she can use it to make him sleep when he wakes up in the middle of the night. Maybe I should sell them at drug store. (^^)

[billymisfits]

that was fantastic!

[peacejoytown]

Thank you!

[peacejoytown]

Thank you.

[HanzP]

Hi Hiroshi! Congratulations!!!! You must be very proud! I hope everyone is doing! Also congratulations to this wonderful arrangement! Although John's arrangement is so good I like yours very much as well! *****

All the best to all of you

Hansel

[peacejoytown]

Thank you Hansel. With this arrangement, I feel like making another CD.

[Batman001]

Maybe playing guitar has kept you looking young, lol

Great playing Peace, 5/5

Cheers!

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. That maybe true since there is no end and no time to get old.

[JazzEthics]

super, as always!

[peacejoytown]

Thank you!

[TripodSAF]

Congrats Hiroshi and real nice job on Blackbird.

[peacejoytown]

Thank you.

[hepbro]

Very nice Hiroshi, I'm a big fan of John Knowles also. I guess you have to be a grandpa to enjoy good music.

Phil

[peacejoytown]

Thank you Phil. I think you need to have a baby-mind to enjoy the music.

[ssmooerr]

Congratulations!

And amazing arrangement as usuall :)

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. (^^)

[sgarnox]

Congratulations!!!

[peacejoytown]

Thank you!

[sethnori]

Grandpa? Can't believe it. Mahalo!

[peacejoytown]

Yes, I am a grandpa now. I can't believe it myself. I'm seeing him today in an hour or so.

[whiskofdrinkey]

I'm glad you covered it. This song is one of the reasons I love the Beatles. Wonderfully soothing song. Recorded Outside Abby Road studios in the back. Also I hear similar picking in Paul's 1965 Jenny Wren

[peacejoytown]

I remember playing along with the record when I was in high school. The side-B of the disc one became white as I played so many times and thought that is why they called the album "White Album".

[rd2ed]

I like this one the best....the songs you arrange are always better. I didn't know you were that old.....Grandpa!

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. Yes, I'm an old man now. There are teenager of me still exists in me though.

[1redleg1]

All the best to you and the lad. It's hard to believe you have a grandson. You look pretty young for that. It must be the music that keeps you looking so young.

Great song and well done on your part, as expected, once again.

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. We say if you are having easy life, you don't look old. I guess mine is easy one. I never felt that way though.

[RickTaing]

Wow your grand son! he's pretty! he has long eyes lines! it's amazing! really nice Face trait! Congratulation to the parents! congratulation to you!

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. I will tell this to my daughter. I'm sure they will be happy to hear that.

[whiskofdrinkey]

Congratulations with your new grandson. Tiny yawns, and sleepy sighs, nursery rhymes and lullabies. Ten tiny fingers, ten tiny toes, hes cute as a button, sweet as a rose.

G & B

[peacejoytown]

Thank you G & B. I will see him tomorrow. My daughter told me that he is chubby now. He is the inspiration.

[porsche217]

Dear Hiroshi,

I wish you, your gandson and his parents all the very best. Childs are a result of love and remind us that there is a future ! Look forward to accompany him and help him to find his way to a peaceful future.

You now have to practise some children songs and lullebies I guess .... ;-)) Blackbird is a good first choice!

Cheers from Lemgo/Germany to a proud new grandpa

Bernd

[peacejoytown]

Thank you Bernd. I just hope that he will become a person who can respect others. I will find out his taste for music.

[shehanagins]

congrats on your grandson and great job on the song too

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. I will see him tomorrow.

[kevicoz]

Great job, pretty soon i'm going to have to buy one of your albums. Would I sujest playing Elanor Rigby by The Beatles?

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. That song is in my wish-to-play list. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

[8893958]

Congratulations Hiroshi on the arrival of your grandson. He's beautiful. You are a very blessed grandfather. :)

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. I sure am. (^^)

[akbarrussian]

congratulations grandpa! :D

[peacejoytown]

Thank you! (^^)

[MUZIKII]

You have adorable grand son, Hiroshi. I loved this version of Blackbird.

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. He sure is adorable.

[degasE1]

Great tune! Excellent playing. Welcome to the Grandpa ranks!

[peacejoytown]

Thank you! What's next? Great grandpa?

[fishe153]

Great cover! Congratulations for you grandson :D

[peacejoytown]

Thank you! (^^)

[BarneyFife00]

kawairashi koh.

[peacejoytown]

Arigatou Gozaimasu.

[markvergeer]

Cute baby boy! You're a granddad ! Excellent song you do both your grandson and John and Paul justice with this version!

[peacejoytown]

Thank you! Yes, I'm a grandpa now.

[TheGReaper1234]

you;re a grandpa, u dont look that old :D

Wonderful playing, and congratulations

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. I don't know why but I just don't look at my age. Maybe I skipped some years somewhere.

[738324]

love your playing once again real feeling in the playing congratulations on your new grandson best wishes for you and your family for the future hope there is lots of love and happiness

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. I am happy because I finally made my own arrangement of one of my most favorite song of them.

[rudeintrude]

A very beautiful song, and even more beautiful grandson.

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. It sure is a beautiful song. And he sure is.

[ssbaum]

Congratulations on the new grandson!

Your rendition of Blackbird is absolutely beautiful =D

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. (^^)

[Alan62651]

Congrats on the new family member. Nice rendition, too!

[peacejoytown]

Thank you! If my mother was still here, we could have five generations. My grandma is still alive at age of 95.

[turkamine]

Congrats on the handsome grandson!! I don't know if that's your first or not but in case it is, as a proud grandfather myself of 6 grandsons, I can personally tell you IT NEVER EVER GETS OLD!!! Always with each, the excitement and happiness is this extreme.

Beautiful rendition of an awesome tune.

[peacejoytown]

Thank you. He is my first grand son. I am not sure if my daughter wants to have another one. I look at his photo when I feel weary and it gives me a power with very warm feeling.

[winston1234]

Congratulations on your wonderful new grandbaby! Nice playing too!

[peacejoytown]

Thank you!

[BookofIsaiah]

Awesome!!! Praise the LORD

Congratulations to you, Hiroshi !!!!

Congratulations to your whole family!!

GOD bless

~BookofIsaiah

[peacejoytown]

Thank you BookofIsaiah.

[NeilFraudstrong]

Wow. Congratulations Hiroshi. Great job as always.

[peacejoytown]

Thank you.

[bartotheref]

Great work, Hiroshi, I like this version more than the other one.

A big kiss to your grandson, from me and my family.

[peacejoytown]

Thank you Filippo. I will continue to play the other version since it sets the mood very well. Say hello to your family from me.

[mmddrr]

Wonderful as usual and a beautiful grandson!

[peacejoytown]

Thank you!

[7Ramy7]

I love it :)

My congratulations to you :)

Thank You for bringing a smile on my face every time you cover a Beatles' song :)

Thank You !

[peacejoytown]

Thank you! (^^) Good to hear that.

[iisan1]

this is so clear!

love it

ahaha

[peacejoytown]

Thank you!