I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles

No, not the Michael Jackson joke. This piece was inspired by the Woody Allen film 'Sweet and Lowdown', which is the fanciful biography of a legendary jazz guitarist, Emmet Ray, I loved the version of this song so much that I figured out my own , based on what I remembered. All you jazz guitarists or wannabe jazz guitarists should watch the film. See what happens if, like me, you try to find more Emmet Ray on the web.

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[snaithb]

Antonio, if you'd bothered to read through to the end you'd realise that I know he's fictional. 'See what happens if, like me, you try to find more Emmet Ray on the web.' That's what was so good about the film - it was totally believable. I was trying not to spoil it for others. You've done that for everyone now though. Well done. Next time, read right to the end and try not to be such a smartarse.

Also, thanks for your kind comments about my playing. What a lovely person you must be.

[snaithb]

Thank you for your comment, my friend. I had to look up 'rubato'. Great word and totally appropriate for my style. Try 'Ali Bongo's Bong' if you like a bit of rubato running! Cheers again.

[madchops82]

jeez that is a nice take on a nice song. Always liked this one.

[snaithb]

Thanks madchops. Always appreciated.

Incidentally, to all you budding percussionists reading this guff, you should check out this fella's site. Quite brilliant.

Thanks again Bill.

[MandolinHymns]

Whoa, baby, is this ever good! Are you famous or something? Darn, man, this is fantastic!

[snaithb]

Ha ha - only in my own head. Hey, I'm glad you liked it, Mr Hymns. Many thanks.

[Joe15054]

@snaithb c'mon u irons!! hahaha

[antonioXbrandao]

it's not "legendary" Emmet Ray, it's "fictional" Emmet Ray.... Howard Alden is the guitarist who is actually playing behind the scenes

[kenjames64]

Lovely. l love those fluid rubato runs.

[bisem433]

Very sweet rendition....thanks so much for posting!

[vannierkerk]

Barry after that prawn linguini that has ended a great evening, what a performance, ps say hello to Henri Thunders for me lol

[twopointslost]

barry,

this is awsome

from helli smithson

[alliearteest]

you have given me chills :) beautiful .

[71joet]

who cares about what guitar he plays.if your that good a pawn shop guiat will play