Scarborough Fair

[Sunburst663]

great job ! very accurate and great tabs btw

[Jazzguts]

@Sunburst663 Thank you,I'm glad you're enjoying them,have great studying sessions,Vic.

[tamimzion]

How are you Vic

A new version? I love it very much!

Actually I don't know music at all but I really enjoy it :)

真係好好聽！多謝晒！

Thank you very much!

[Jazzguts]

@tamimzion Thank you, you don't have to know Music,just let it in your Heart and enjoy,greetings Vic.

[GlennValt]

Hello Vic.

Very good arrangement. I love it ! That's very beautiful. You play sensitively and emotion...

All the best,

Victor "Glenn" ; )

[Jazzguts]

@GlennValt Thanks a lot Glenn really appreciate those kind words, greetings Vic.

[tarnatalia]

Very nice!!!

Thanks, Vic

[Jazzguts]

@tarnatalia Glad you enjoyed my version and arrangement,Vic.

[Tsutsomu]

Very nice rendition.

Friendly :

Steph.

[Jazzguts]

@Tsutsomu Thanks Steph, a tune with history, greets Vic.

[jreichbart]

Great! Really enjoyed this, excellent tone as well!

[Jazzguts]

@jreichbart Jake this means a lot to me coming from one of the most fluent and versatile guitarists on the Tube, greetings Vic. (I really enjoyed your Fusion guitar,very professional phrasing).

[6K6R]

Nice intro on this one Great arrangement also 5*****+ thumbs up!

Claude

[Jazzguts]

@6K6R You know me Claude,just playing a tune like a 9 to 5er isn't my cup of thee,lol,cheers Vic.

[GuenterGeurts]

Hi Vic, es gibt so viele Cover von dem Lied, aber du bringst ein wenig Jazz mit ein. Das gefällt mir. Ich werde mal versuchen, ob ich das auch kann :-)

Liebe Grüße, Günter

[Jazzguts]

@GuenterGeurts Vielen dank Gunter, thanks I understand what you said only German isn't that good,there's another nice coming up. Cheers Vic.

[Emleu]

This is a great version. I know this piece in many versions. This is one of the best. Bravo!!! Like it very much.

[Jazzguts]

@Emleu Thanks that's great coming from a very good player,Vic.

[bobbyzz94]

It's a very flattering melody arround the tune - nice arrangement

Kind regards

Robert

[Jazzguts]

@bobbyzz94 Thanks Robert, I always like doing something creative with a good piece,cheers Vic.

[fingerpickups]

Hauntingly beautiful piece, played great as always, thanks for sharing it.

[Jazzguts]

@fingerpickups Thanks I loved playing it,glad you enjoyed,always welcome,Vic.

[SiggyMe]

Well just beautiful and from 2:00 to 2:38 made my evening what a great arrangement. Again, master Victor, I bow to your musical abilities. Thanks

[Jazzguts]

@SiggyMe Thanks, I loved the theme but thought I'd fantasize around it, well thart's my Jazz back ground always improvising, cheers Vic.

[williedb47]

Beautiful Victor. I love this song. Nadine

[Jazzguts]

@williedb47 Thanks Nadine, it is a great song,I love playing it, thanks for your visit,Vic.

[johnnyguitar34]

Hey Vic how are you this day, How long before your lesson agenda is up and running on your web site??

and the secret to a good cinnamon roll is to substitute to boxes of pudding mix for some of the flour, vanilla is a good flavor but if you think about it any flavored pudding could be interesting. In fact when I mixed my real butter and cinnamon I added some really good Jamaican rum

When political strife envelopes your brain you can clear it out with a good rum soaked cinnamon roll;-}

[Jazzguts]

@johnnyguitar34 Thanks John for the kooking lesson I appreciate that and Jamaica rum sounds quite interesting. The WebSite lessons,we're still busy with them and in a while they'll be up there, cheers Vic.

[SabMei1]

Can´t get enough of this beautiful song. Again I was singing along with you and enjoyed what you played around the melody. Thank you for this special Easter egg which I put in my favs. I really like this guitar...

Greets and hugs - Sabine

[Jazzguts]

@SabMei1 I'm honored Sabine, of course I had the melody and everything but you know me, I love arranging around the theme and came up with this "call and response" Idea.Glad you enjoyed my version, till soon my lady, big hug Vic.

[HanzP]

A great version, Vic! Loved it!

Greets, Hansel

[GawdGood]

Heel mooi nummer!

[Jazzguts]

@GawdGood Dank je wel,ik ben het eens,een prachtige compositie, Vic.

[SqwishTV]

A very refreshing and reflective rendition of this classic tune. Well done, Victor! A big thumbs up for you since ratings are now gone. Cheers, Jeff :)

[Jazzguts]

@SqwishTV Thanks Jeff, for listening and reacting in this very fine way,greetings Vic.

[archtopbrownie]

You place the melody out front beautifully. And the lines you composed in support of that melody.... they are very fitting. Just enough drama to keep the interest high throughout. Nice composing. 5***** of course.

[Jazzguts]

@archtopbrownie Thanks Lance, it was real fun playing it in this way, it felt like the Intro and Outro spiced up the tune like a great sandwich.lol,greetings Vic.

[JogiBass]

@Jazzguts Oh, yes, Vic, you really spiced it up. That melody is fine, sure, but what you do around it is breathtakingly beautiful! Like it***** Greetz, Jogi

[Jazzguts]

@JogiBass Thanks Jogi,you know how I work I'm always looking for things that add to the composition,it's a great process always,cheers Vic.

[mr1smile]

Brilliant! Your getting such a nice sound out of that guitar. Every note is clear and rings out, which is so hard to do.

[Jazzguts]

@mr1smile Thanks a lot, once Larry Carlton made a great statement: Hard work gets the job done, I'm afraid he was right. greets Vic.

[1954telecaster]

breathtaking.

[Jazzguts]

@1954telecaster Thanks man, hopefully not too long else it will lead to anxiety,lol,greets Vic.

[6468792]

nice take on an old favoite...if you haven't heard Hayley Westenra (Celtic Woman) do this song search it out it is a treat! Also Billy Childs jazz version. Of course I enjoy all your arrangements ...thanks for the music

[Jazzguts]

@6468792 You're welcome, I'll check out those songs, and thanks for dropping in,Vic.

[thealpozgirgin]

I mean this versiyon is better than Brainbox. I like your all arrangements already , thanks for sharing with us :)

[Jazzguts]

@thealpozgirgin Thanks for that remark, I didn't want to compare mine with their version it's totally different, we certainly wont get any wiser,in Holland we say it's the same as comparing apples and pears,friendly Vic.

[HearSeeFeelSpeak]

Heel mooi.....beautiful ...en ja zeker `k herinner me Brainbox heel goed..Victoer het is goed je weer te horen.

[Jazzguts]

@HearSeeFeelSpeak, brainbox was een te gekke band (they don't make them like that anymore) Ook fijn van jouw te horen,groetjes Vic.

[Keijz74]

She once was a true love of mine......

Mooie improvisatie!

Groetjes, Marc

[Jazzguts]

@Keijz74 Dank je Marc, better loved once then haven't loved at all,lol,greets Vic.

[Keijz74]

@Jazzguts She still is a true love of mine!

[Jazzguts]

@Keijz74 I mean all who have tasted love but after that never had that fortune again, there are many of those too.cheers Amigo,Vic.

[Keijz74]

@Jazzguts Oh yes. I was just citing the lyrics, and after that saying she still is the one LOL

[carvetop01]

Very original and clever arrangement Vic. The intro/outro work beautifully with the melody. I like the subtle changes you made to the harmony. Bravo Maestro.

Cheers,

allen

[Jazzguts]

@carvetop01 Thanks Allen,I think we have something in common, we both like doing Music that could be related to Jazz but not necessarily so, it could be Pop, Blues, Classic,once it inspires us to do something with these fine themes, let's just call it Music,this covers all genres, thanks for your visit Amigo,Vic.

[carvetop01]

@Jazzguts ,

Inderdaad!! Ik beschouw mezelf niet als een jazz-gitarist. Goede muziek is goede muziek.!

allen

[yamitanomura]

Sooo beautiful.

your music gives me peace...

Thanks !

[Jazzguts]

@yamitanomura Thanks-pure Music without further expectations that's what I'm after,Peace,Vic.

[cryptonet007]

Greetings Vic,

Classical guitar somehow always seeps into my skin and goes through my body with mixed emotions. Whether it be happy or sad, defiant or triumphant.

I listen to the story being told by strings and relate those feelings to my own life experiences. This is the magic that you demonstrate in your playing.

Thank you for a wonderful rendition of this masterpiece, the pleasure has been all mine!

Steve

[Jazzguts]

@cryptonet007 Fine words you choose here to express your feelings. It's true that the Art of Music surpasses many boundaries once the Brain let's it flow freely into the " Heart & Soul" it touches without words,the deepness pure emotion. Maybe you understand why I became a Musician and no politician. Vic.

[carlos13190]

so beautifull

55555+++++++

[jazzyedwin24]

That was so beautiful and so romantic. I heard this song before, but not like this, love it. Your guitar has a rich sound. The combination of the guitar and your playing it sound so deep, all the way from the soul. EXCELLENT VIC!!!!!

[Jazzguts]

@jazzyedwin24 Thanks Edwin I always liked this composition so I thought let me re-design it in a contemporary setting with additional improvisation in a "Call and responce" way,I'm very satisfied how it worked out, thanks for your visit, Vic.

[KATLINRIMER08]

just love this song and your version.....beautiful....k

[Mariekesone]

Scarborough Fair is a traditional English ballad...made famous by Simon and Garfunkel...:-)

I Love your arrangement of this very much..its Wonderful:-)

Have a Great Easter Break, Vic..

xRineke.

[Jazzguts]

@Mariekesone Thanks Marieke indeed it's a traditional popularized by Simon and Garfunkel,always liked the basic theme and decided to do a re-arrangement with some own composed parts (Intro and Outro) glad you enjoyed,Vic.

[acefireburst]

Awesomeeee!!! Love this song!

[Jazzguts]

@acefireburst Thanks brother always welcome,Vic.

[SIRONEDRAGON]

Vic Relaxing ..I liked the droning Bass strings and the Lute like melodies !!

[Jazzguts]

@SIRONEDRAGON Thanks Ken indeed I like experimenting with other types of Music sometimes,Vic.

[toneburner]

great playing

[Jazzguts]

@toneburner Thanks for your visit Tone,Vic

[OscarPetersonFan]

I can really feel the nylon strings in my ears!!

[Jazzguts]

@OscarPetersonFan I feel those nylons under my fingers like a pretty woman,lol,Vic.

[itsranton]

ABsolutely love me some Simon and Garfunkel. Good arrangement too.

[Jazzguts]

@itsranton Thanks,those guys will always be around with those quality compositions,greets Vic.

[itsranton]

@Jazzguts Let's hope so. you know this still takes me back to the first summer I heard them. I had just joined Columbia Record and Tape Club at about 13 and ordered so many CDs and didnt really know what I was getting. What a surprise!

So many great tunes! Here's to re-discovery. Happy Easter

[eskoven]

Very beautiful arrangement Vic. Really enjoyed listening to you play it.

Would be very interested in buying this arragement.

[Jazzguts]

@eskoven Thanks,well I thought on scoring this one but that will be quite a job with all these improvised lines I did here, I'll think about it. greets Vic.

[fendermac]

I always thought the S&G version was a bit too fiddly.This is the way the Beatles might have done it

[Jazzguts]

@fendermac If the Beatles had ever thought of doing it,guess you're right it would have been an option,thanks,Vic.

[CaseyTheDrummerBoy]

That was absolutely beautiful. Keep up the great playing.

[Jazzguts]

@CaseyTheDrummerBoy Thanks,great that a drummer is also listening to my melodies,I think you're a very melodic drummer,those are the best,Vic.

[CaseyTheDrummerBoy]

@Jazzguts  Thank you.

[abhikmazumder]

Very nice. I loved the intro and the solo between verses.

[Jazzguts]

@abhikmazumder Thanks very much, well that's my contribution to the whole, I thought on embedding the theme like a sandwich between some improvised "Call and responce" lines,Vic.

[miulum]

Love your acoustic videos....Excellent ;)

[peterqb24]

Very nice, Vic !

Paul Simon was kind of an un-sung great guitar player. I've never heard Jan's version....but you did this song justice big time !

[Jazzguts]

@peterqb24 Thanks Peter, do you know Jan Akkerman's work,an incredible Dutch guitarist with great improvisational and composition skills,thanks for your very kind words,Vic.

[onebocawoman]

Greetings, Vic! Another lovely original arrangement. So pleasing to the ear; wonderful song and wonderfully played! Happy Easter! Hugs from Florida,

Linda~

[Jazzguts]

@onebocawoman Thanks Linda, also a great Easter to you and great to hear you enjoyed my version of this fine tune, wish I had a little warmth from your Sunny Florida,it's cold here,big hug Vic.

[Karasu192]

Vic, you never cease to amaze me!

[Jazzguts]

@Karasu192 Thanks man you're welcome and thanks for listening and commenting,Vic.

[lespaul084]

Amazing tune as always!

success man!

[Jazzguts]

@lespaul084 Thanks brother, for always being here,you know I take nothing for granted,cheers Vic.

[bdclassicalguitarist]

Beautiful arrangement, Vic. This song has such beautiful melody and harmonies. You play it well.

- Ben

[Jazzguts]

@bdclassicalguitarist You're absolutely right, it's a fantastic melody and it made me think deeper how to embellish it in an own worthwhile setting.Vic.

[AlexisGuitar94]

Beautiful :)

[soulsistah100]

This is one of my favorite songs. My mother sang it to me when I was a girl and I've loved it ever since. Your version is beautiful and haunting. I'm so glad I heard it. Thank you and all the best.

[Jazzguts]

@soulsistah100 Thanks my lady, I can imagine your mother singing it to you, she was a musical lady and you inherited that from her because you're a fabulous singer,Vic.

[giNsus]

Heel erg mooi Victor, knap gedaan. Inspirerend dat het een arrangement van jou is. Keep up the good work!

[Jazzguts]

@giNsus Dank je, ik probeer altijd iets van mezelf in nummers te stoppen dat vind ik vaak leuk en inspirerend omte doen,fijn dat je genoten hebt,Vic.

[sunriverperson]

Victor,

What an exquisite rendition of that beautiful tune. Your mastery of the nylon guitar tone is a wonder to behold. Truly an original composition but still true to the original.

Of course the tune brings back fond memories of my youth when the original was introduced, and this one is a great way to bring back those memories. Thanks for the great playing.

Rich

[Jazzguts]

@sunriverperson Thanks Rich, for your very kind words, as you hear I did an "Call and responce" iimprovised section as Intro and Outro just to spice things up,it was really nice to play it in this way, Vic.

[turkamine]

OUSTANDING, I do a version of this song, (not as polished), great tune especially when it's well done.

[Jazzguts]

@turkamine Thanks well as you can hear I added some extra parts to add interest to the composition,some improvised lines as well,cheers Vic.

[guildmann]

hey victor... excellent playing and great sound... always enjoy your videos. what brand of nylon string guitar is that... the neck looks narrower than the usual 2"?

[Jazzguts]

@guildmann thanks for your fine comment really appreciate that, it's a Takamine you'll find the rest in the Info bar at the right next to the Video,all the best,Vic.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

Beautiful, Vic!

Martin

[Jazzguts]

@BoeckmannLudwig Thanks Martin,glad you liked it,Vic.

[pickinpop]

love this tune, grew up listening to simon and garfunkle they were some of the best from that era nice rendition brother Vic

[Jazzguts]

@pickinpop Thanks Pop, yes we're both from that unforgettable generation in which some fantastic music was composed,still standing out today, have a fine Easter,Vic.

[organicpaul]

I was able to close my eyes and drift away:) thanks and happy easter

[Jazzguts]

@organicpaul Well that's a great compliment Paul glad you did,also a fine Easter,Vic.

[CountryWesternGal]

Hello Vic.......

Awesoem As Always My Sweet Friend

Really Lovely Tune And Awesome Pickin

Really Nice Upload :)) 5/5

-=[Luv Patricia]=-

[Jazzguts]

@CountryWesternGal Thanks Pat for your very kind words,have a fine Easter, Vic.

[Buchoass]

My girlfriend and I just listened to you playing and we both enjoyed it immensely

Have a great weekend.

~CHEERS~

Brian Champagne and Ruth

[Jazzguts]

@Buchoass Thank you and your girlfriend I'm glad you enjoyed, thanks for joining me in the guitar party, Vic.

[Jakov77]

That was brilliant!

I really enjoyed it!

[Jazzguts]

@Jakov77 thanks, I had a lot of fun playing it, the pleasure is mine,Vic.

[RobbyKrieger92]

It's the first time I see you play on a classical guitar and the only thing I can say is that I'm amazed by this arrangement.I once checked this song on classical guitar out a few years ago but I can't say that I could play it as smoothly as you do...5 STARS and it's a pity I can't give you 1000...Truly perfect work,Vic...

[Jazzguts]

@RobbyKrieger92 Well I've done quite some pieces here on YT on my classical mostly own arrangements,I must say that lately I really enjoy playing the nylon string very much in this (complete) style,Vic.

[woosteria]

Very very nice!

[Jazzguts]

@woosteria Thanks the pleasure is mine,Vic.

[Mpoiuz]

Good arrengment! It's not easy to add some own ideas without destroying the spirit of the original tune. And, as usual, perfect playing!

Happy Easter Vic!

[Jazzguts]

@Mpoiuz You're right it isn't easy making a song your own,the hook has to remain as reference but I always make room for some fantasy and playing round the Theme, greets Vic.

[LONGWINDING]

Hi Vic, a fresh and nice arrangement of an old classic song. Wonderful playing. Good to take the nylon string here, with the right amount of reverb, very nice. Jan Akkerman--I have somewhere an LP of him, forgotten the name, with a strat on the cover. good guitarist. there are some good musicians in the Netherlands, Akkerman, Jasper van´t hof (! I´ve seen him two years ago playing, love it) and Vic van Kampen (you must know;-)))

Frank

[Jazzguts]

@LONGWINDING Thanks Frank, glad you liked my version with some call and responce playing. Yeah you're right there are some cool cats here with good talent but Germany has "Thomas Blug" (killer player) and our All-round Frank who never seizes to disappoint me, thanks for your great visit with always top-notch commenting,a great Easter to you,Vic.

[ConstantinRupf]

Dank u wel!

[Jazzguts]

@ConstantinRupf Het is mijn genoegen,ik speel altijd met het grootste plezier,Vic.

[dennisisms]

Delicate, Neat, Nice, Thanks

[Jazzguts]

@dennisisms You're welcome,glad you liked my version,Vic.

[Marseille5]

Refreshing and beautiful arrangement. When the main S&G theme comes, I started to get some chills, hehe, and it continued all along...

[Jazzguts]

@Marseille5 Thanks, somehow this theme with a strong Minor feel haunted me to make a "Call and Responce" Intro in which something remains the same and something is improvised,

[KruisenEnMollen]

Wow mooie versie jazzguts. Ik kan mij de Brainbox versie ook nog goed herinneren, maar ik vind jouw klassieke versie nu minstens zo goed. Zeer gevoelig gebracht. Bedankt !

[Jazzguts]

@KruisenEnMollen Ja die versie vond ik mooi, ik probeer altijd iets van mezelf in een thema te stoppen, b.v. hier het Intro en Outro met geimproviseerde "Call-responce phrasing" groetjes Vic.

[sguitar]

Hey dear Vic,

I think there is nobody out there who doesn't now this wonderfully piece!! It sounds beautifully and of course you play it with the right feeling!! Have a happy Easter... Hug Sarah :-)

[Jazzguts]

@sguitar thanks Sarah my girl for always listening and commenting,you know I never take that for granted,a great Easter,watch out for the Eggs and cholesterol (also at your age) Big hug Vic.

[Gnomiron]

Wundervoll!

[Jazzguts]

@Gnomiron Danks schon mein freund,chuss Vic.

[gteeter2]

great job

gary

[Jazzguts]

@gteeter2 Thanks Gary for your visit,good Easter Vic.