The Impending Death of the Virgin Spirit: William Ackerman

My cover of Ackerman's song. For me, his signature piece, the one that I have always found the most moving. Nylon string Alhambra 5P into GarageBand, with Garageband synth flute added in from 15 year+ memory of the cello part on one of his albums (and clumsily played on the "musical keyboard" of Apple's freeware music program). The visuals are an amalgamation of my own footage and online material (so the copyright notice at the end is a bit of a joke for the "Polo Productions", an "in the family" thing).

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Impending
• Death
• Virgin
• Spirit
• William
• Will
• Ackerman
• sunset
• sunrise
• moon
• northern
• lights
• Aurora
• fingerstyle
• guitar

[tanyaahogan]

Having brought forth a concert here with Will in my hometown this past June, I am impressed with your skill in this song. Nice work. He's amazing and the way he performs this piece, live, is unforgettable... Work to meet him and see him play this some time.. You're going to thank me. ;)

wow. ...the Aurora lights were out of this world aaaaamazing.... THANK you for sharing that.. absolutely delightful..

Tanya

[melyrn]

hi tanya, i met him once after a concert about three years ago; it was one of my life's most meaningful moments

i have always dreamed of having him give a house concert - i hope to have an occasion warrenting the request someday

[fotojb]

Can you tell me how I can correspond with Mr. Ackerman. I chose one of his songs for a project and would like to share it with him. THANKS

[melyrn]

I wrote to the address on his web site.

[melyrn]

Adam - i met Will Ackerman after a concert a few years ago, and it was one of the most meaningful events of my life.

[dakotarose06]

Wow! VERY nicely done. I've never heard it played on a nylon string before. I liked it. I loved the visuals. Did you film those yourself? Quite nice! Great job. The performance I did with Michael manring was a VERY special moment for me and I'm glad I was able to capture it on video. Thanx for stopping by and leaving me your video comment.

All the best!

Adam

[melyrn]

weird - i've tried three times to post a response over the last few weeks, but nothing gets taken! try again! only the sunrise over queens is mine, the rest are a combination of public domain and youtube (i assume public domain also) material. i play a few of your pieces too - the easier ones!

[blancoycanela]

I could lose my senses in these chords and in these pictures.

[carleu]

A person who composes a song like this undoubdtly has found the connection with God. This piece is a road to God, the divine .. the essence of the Universe. William is so talented. There are no words to describe him. He is gracious sharing his music with others.

[UnrealGeeMan]

This song is simply magnificent. Now where are those starts, this is seriously worth a five.. oh wait the stars have been gone for years. Been on the internets for too long. Well thumbs up then (Y)

[uzaksevgili]

süper

[Pantonesara]

"Impending Death the Virgin Spirit" seems to be too harsh a title for such a lovely and bittersweet song.

[mariothepookster]

Great cover of a wonderful Ackerman tune ... thanks!

[nanomind]

I just came across this beautiful music again from the 3rd episode a very sorrowful Japanese TV drama. Thank you so much for uploading.

[blueearthgirl]

Outstanding, peaceful xo

[admike01]

Simply beautiful.

[tpcass]

Very nice cover for one of my favorite Ackerman tunes.

[ConorPrunty1988]

Undoubtedly the best piece of music ever!

[tankwart24]

wooooooooooow iwant that tabs !!!!!!!!!