Peter Vail - Africa (version)

I had a go at this last night. Its a version of Africa by Toto. I worked it out in standard tuning to make it more accessible for us mortals. Ive put the melody on top for more clarity. The solos are some what improvised and are not exact to the record. I hope you like it.

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[Krisandtosha]

I have had this song stuck in my head for months. I have seen so many people do it, yours is so far the best.

[pvail06]

@Krisandtosha

Thank you so much . That makes my day !

Peter

[carvetop01]

Peter,

I heard Andy Mckee play this live last Saturday night. Your version is every bit as good. In fact I like it better in standard tuning. More open strings. It's not about finger gymnastics or amazing technique or unusual tunings, it's about the music. The dynamics you express make this work all the better. That guitar sounds great!

I listened to this twice so I will give you 10**********

Cheers,

allen

[pvail06]

Allen thanks so much for your comment. I love Andys playing and is sense of adventure. His playing is pure genius.For me melody is paramount and im delighted you enjoyed my version. I just have to get the solo right.

Cheers Peter

[kitarniheroj]

Any chance of tabbing the song ?

you would really hellp us all !

With regards !

[pvail06]

Thanks for your comments . Im doin a instruction DVD in the comming weeks so this tune will be on it . No Tabs as yet as i just havent time at the moment. I mite put up a few clips in the mean time on youtube.

Peter.

[babs4TLove]

I am so glad that I found your videos! Love your style, song choices and original work. Wish you were appearing in the US; I would definitely come to hear you! Looking foward to more posts! Greetings from the Jersey Shore!

[MrHoldall]

Peter! omg i think im in love! this is one of my favourite songs, and definately my most favourite of his! ive never been able to play it in all the fancy tunings that Andy does, have you released a video on how to play this yet or is it just this?

keep playing!

Gage

[mightybrad1234]

Peter, this is seriously impressive man! Great guitar skills! I dream to play like this!

Good job!

[archtopbrownie]

I've taken a break from youtube Peter but not from you. I've been sitting here playing this with you and I've almost got it. You're quite an artist. I love your treatment of this. Keep in touch through our outside email.

[antwakefield]

Nice rendition mate.

[Oliy92466]

Супер!!!

5*****

Ольга.

[4evergreendayfan]

@pvail06 Have you got tabs?

[carvetop01]

@pvail06

Coinnigh imirt.

Do cara,

allen