You Were Always on My Mind (Elvis & Willie Nelson Tune)

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Really well constructed tunes lend themselves to improvisation and different interpretations. This tune is so solid, I tend to hear it with a classical vibe. I couldn't stick with a strict Ionian only scale (like my Improvisation in D major video) because it has a II dominant 7 chord in it that goes outside the E major scale. That said, I tried to stay within the notes of the E major scale as much as possible.

This tune was published in 1972. Johnny Christopher, Mark James and Wayne Carson Thompson wrote it. It has been covered by everyone from Elvis, Willie Nelson, and The Pet Shop Boys to Fantasia, etc. Brenda Lee introduced it. I have to admit that Brenda Lee was my favorite female singer when I was growing up.

I hope you enjoy it. Did I mention that I really love this song? :-)

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• Johnny Christopher

[dreadnoughtknight]

Mr.7notemode,

Your performance does touch the listener's soul. I was listening it all afternoon and could not stop today.

And, I feel that your performance contains classical music styles. This make your performance so unique and elegant.

[7notemode]

@dreadnoughtknight Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[idaveit]

This is a very nice and lovely version of that great tune!*****

May I ask you what signal you hear on your headphones, a click?

Best regards

Dave

[7notemode]

@idaveit No click. I was just monitoring the sound through the mic's

[flyingvlad]

Sir, this a very good rendition, thank you for that. It sounds like Bach (Gould fan?) Not naive at all but very clear at the same time. Bravo

[7notemode]

@flyingvlad Thanks!

[ketusia16]

who the fuck dislikes this???? THIS IS PERFECT !!!!!!!!

[japeetu]

wow!! perfekt

[claitontesch]

Gorgeous!!!!

[EVGENY814]

BRUTTISSIMA!!!!

[EVGENY814]

NN FA ONORE A ELVIS !!!!!

[MrJackanthony]

@7notemode Beautiful sir, what Piano is that and what mics are you using to mic it? Cheers