this style of guitar playing needs to be matched to some joni mitchel style lyrics...some of these open tuning/tapping style melodies need to be married to words....i think this style would create a great platform for a classy voice.
Seagull guitar model Folk; which I believe is now in the "coastline" series (used to be in the "S" series). The pickup is an M1 by lr baggs which is not in use in this video. The mic on the kodak camera is doing the sound.
I recommend the guitar highly for a fingerstyle guy. Seagull in general is high on my list for fingerstyle guys and others. R.O.I. is extremely high. I don't think they can be beat at this time in their price range and spending more may be "wasteful".
OK, tuikun, I know that Canadian ( it's that?) brand. I think I've tried one here in Spain, but with a Dreadnought body, which is my preferred shape. It was in the 1000€ (1500$) range, not bad for the global quality. Thanks!
I try always to play it on Dropped D, but it don't works...:-)
It's an "easy" song, just like "Soul Mates". These two songs are torturing my mind and my little guitar training sessions! I don't try the tapping stuff.
I like also their aerial "emptiness". Another song in that mood is "County Wicklow mystic", that sounds a little "celtic".
@tuikun02 get elixir strings theyre very good for sliding and wash your hands befor you play and put some lotion or a little vaseline for rough fingers
What an awesome job! This is my favorite Billy song. I've only dabbled with it. The beginning portion worked in DADF#AD for me - without my guitar at hand it's hard to tell- is that what you are in?
Thanks for posting, I'll check out your others. -jeff
DADEGD, and thanks for the wonderful comment. I'm a bit surprised at the response to this video for many reasons. Of the handful of songs I "threw at the wall"; to see this one stick -above the others- just surprises me on many levels. I can't comment on my own playing, but as far as the song itself... It is the emptiness of this song that give is so much life. It is clean and uncluttered yet rich in harmonic device.
Excellent performance man. You showed that it is possible to pull this off without the percussion backing and not everyone can go beyond simply playing the notes. I still think Coffee Break is the best riff ever written for acoustic guitar.
Bruno, I went over to your myspace. Beautiful song recordings and absolutely wonderful playing. I really should buy myself some nice recording equipment instead of just playing into a Kodak digital camera, but I need to buy a 2 more Kayaks this summer for the family. Musically I need to buy more equipment to start playing live, I have never performed live and would like to start within the next few years. I still need an acoustic amp. :-)
I'm sorry for him, I hope you will find a way out of the Diseases.
Love his songs and hopefully we'll hear more from him
marusictomo 7 months ago
this style of guitar playing needs to be matched to some joni mitchel style lyrics...some of these open tuning/tapping style melodies need to be married to words....i think this style would create a great platform for a classy voice.
batterseaspark 2 years ago
Didn´t knew this one.
A fine tune.
sockenfrank 2 years ago
That was really pretty. Loved it all :)
baileymichelle31 2 years ago
really nice song
pauricg 2 years ago
I've read the *IMPORTANT NOTE*, and I'll pray for him.
Peaceful talent like that must be heard to give some hope in this world.
Authenticiter 3 years ago
Tasty and smooth.
neanderpaul 3 years ago
very nice
classicalguitarlove 3 years ago
The definition of mellow. Thanks for great stuff.
onedaythecubs 3 years ago
What tuning are you in?
dewittbros 3 years ago
I haven't heard this one before, but who could not like Billy's music? Thanks for sharing this one.
Guitarman504 3 years ago
Only a question: wich guitar are you playing, tuikun02?
aftnoon2 4 years ago
Seagull guitar model Folk; which I believe is now in the "coastline" series (used to be in the "S" series). The pickup is an M1 by lr baggs which is not in use in this video. The mic on the kodak camera is doing the sound.
I recommend the guitar highly for a fingerstyle guy. Seagull in general is high on my list for fingerstyle guys and others. R.O.I. is extremely high. I don't think they can be beat at this time in their price range and spending more may be "wasteful".
tuikun02 4 years ago
OK, tuikun, I know that Canadian ( it's that?) brand. I think I've tried one here in Spain, but with a Dreadnought body, which is my preferred shape. It was in the 1000€ (1500$) range, not bad for the global quality. Thanks!
aftnoon2 3 years ago
i couldn't be indiferent after this song, beautiful guitar song and great work of you making this cover!
enzo46 4 years ago
Excellent job! And without percussion, guys!!
I try always to play it on Dropped D, but it don't works...:-)
It's an "easy" song, just like "Soul Mates". These two songs are torturing my mind and my little guitar training sessions! I don't try the tapping stuff.
I like also their aerial "emptiness". Another song in that mood is "County Wicklow mystic", that sounds a little "celtic".
aftnoon2 4 years ago
Sounds excellent, could never dog somebody for playing some Billy! My big crit is the LOUD sliding of the left hand fingers at points.
sumpm1 4 years ago
Any helpful tips for me would be appreciated. Do you have any?
tuikun02 4 years ago
@tuikun02 get elixir strings theyre very good for sliding and wash your hands befor you play and put some lotion or a little vaseline for rough fingers
onixtheone 1 year ago
What an awesome job! This is my favorite Billy song. I've only dabbled with it. The beginning portion worked in DADF#AD for me - without my guitar at hand it's hard to tell- is that what you are in?
Thanks for posting, I'll check out your others. -jeff
jeffjamesmusic 4 years ago
DADEGD, and thanks for the wonderful comment. I'm a bit surprised at the response to this video for many reasons. Of the handful of songs I "threw at the wall"; to see this one stick -above the others- just surprises me on many levels. I can't comment on my own playing, but as far as the song itself... It is the emptiness of this song that give is so much life. It is clean and uncluttered yet rich in harmonic device.
tuikun02 4 years ago
Excellent performance man. You showed that it is possible to pull this off without the percussion backing and not everyone can go beyond simply playing the notes. I still think Coffee Break is the best riff ever written for acoustic guitar.
jstark101 4 years ago
Simply wonderful. Oh if you could share the tabs I would love to try that piece.
mattmason61 4 years ago
Restful and inspiring.
theskystretchesblue 4 years ago
Congratulations on performing it so well! You have inspired me.
Yhonno 4 years ago
bravo bravo bravo.
bollire 4 years ago
sounds great!!
stymiepop 4 years ago
Good,well done!
I love Billy's music!
Visit myspace com/guitarbruno
Ciao from Italy
guitadrenalina 4 years ago
Bruno, I went over to your myspace. Beautiful song recordings and absolutely wonderful playing. I really should buy myself some nice recording equipment instead of just playing into a Kodak digital camera, but I need to buy a 2 more Kayaks this summer for the family. Musically I need to buy more equipment to start playing live, I have never performed live and would like to start within the next few years. I still need an acoustic amp. :-)
tuikun02 4 years ago
Ok,you probably needs some equipments, but you have NOW all the things for good playing: your hands,
your guitar...
and your heart!
I hope to see you live one day...
guitadrenalina 4 years ago