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Posted by janepaints
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Size: 2,258kb, uploaded 12/9/2008 3:39:59 AM
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No fiddle. Just wanted to share some other-kinda music I like to make. Music for two guitars. I played both parts, via multi-track. Flat-picked a nylon-string guitar. An arrangement-adaptation of Ronnie Dyson's beautiful pop hit 'If You Let Me Make Love To You (Then Why Can't I Touch You).' (Circa 1970? 1969?) I admit to once-feeling sorta-sheepish about how much I loved that record (nearly wore out my 45rpm copy, listening intently over-and-over on headphones.) Then I found an online essay, written by a radio dj/music critic, who'd had a similar deep-love-response to the record. Then I met some savvy pro musicians who also considered the record a bafflingly-good wonder. So I quit worrying about it--if something's good, it's good, no matter the source or genre. Ronnie Dyson (RIP alas) had an unearthly-beautiful voice. The lyrics are likewise unearthly. Please try to hear Ronnie's recording of the song, if you haven't yet. If you aren't moved--DEEPLY--perhaps it's time to consult a Soul Doctor. Or check for ear-wax build-up. It somehow seems apt that the song came from a broadway show titled 'Salvation.'
Blu Says:
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @6:19:13 AM
Very nicely done, Jane.
The sound of the nylon string is perfectly warm and comfortable. I like your sense of timing, how you syncopate the melody line with and against the rhythm. I also enjoyed the way that you allow the melody tones to ring against the background, playing with the intervals.
A relaxed and harmonious balance of melodic and rhythmic elements. Three thumbs up.
Your love for the song is evident in your playing.
janepaints Says:
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @10:29:25 AM
Thanks Blu. It was recorded a while back. Finding the mp3 and hearing it again reminded me that it's fun to record guitar duets. Usually it's just fiddle/fiddle/fiddle on the brain.
Ozarkian DL Says:
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @5:45:54 PM
Well spoken.....well played. All heart & soul.........u touch me.
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