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"Svefn-G-Englar" Sigur Ros Cover- performed by Ben de la Garza

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Uploaded by on Jan 23, 2011

You can also view my videos at http://vimeo.com/bendelagarza

I play this song on the guitar and the mandolin harp (aka fretless zither). I use two guitar slides, a glass one on my left hand for percussion & a brass one on my right hand. I aplogize for part of the harp being out of view. Some of my other videos will give you a better look at the instrument.

I love this song and many of this band's songs. I remember hearing it while in my early-mid twenties. That was a pretty tough time of my life, and this song awakened a lot of hopeful feelings within me. I have been experimenting with different playing techniques, and this song served as the perfect catalyst for the mixing of several of these new styles.

I'm not gonna lie, this was not an easy song to record. I very sincerely hope you enjoy it.

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  • This is one of the more beautiful things I've heard in a while. Your talent is incredible. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

  • @caity613 you're all very welcome. It's been quite a while since I've posted any videos, but I'll be putting up more in December. thanks for watching/listening!

  • This is amazing, well done, I wish I had a talant like this

  • @letmebe1990 thank you. I wish you the best in finding your unique talent.

  • Ben i still listen to this all the time! I just think its so incredible, i cant fault anything. There is like a bass drum type noise at 0:33, sounds incredible!! play count since i downloaded it 3 months ago, 186. wait now 187 :)

  • @alanjonsiwebb hey. thank you! I hope you're doing well. I have other songs/videos that I'll be releasing in a few months. I'm really glad you continue to enjoy this one and thanks for being patient.

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  • you did an amazing job... i love the song for sooooo many years and i love your version as well... thank you for sharing this with the world

  • omg thats sick! awesome dude! Bravo!

  • I'm so glad I randomly clicked on this. Very very well done man.

  • You have a Gift! Thanks for letting me in on it..

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