Don’t give up. I’ve been playing for over 20 years and I still want to quit when I hear other people. You can write music that is just as hard for other people to play.
I can play about 20 jazz pieces as played by specific artist, for example Tony Motolla's version of Stardust or Barney Kessel's Love is Here to Stay.. and also created 3 pieces of my own yet indeed.. rearrangements are hardcore difficult. I managed to play What a Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong but it's practically just the same chords. And that was not easy either.
Wow thank you for saying that! Ultimately that is my goal, the spirit, above all. The “muse” of music I like to say. the “ic” being the technique, etc should be in service of the muse !
Hi Erik, This is the sweetest rendition of Stardust I've ever heard. On a par with the great man himself ( Hoagy) .... Thank you so much for sharing and for the pleasure your playing brings. All the best, David Ambrose.
Wow David, that means a lot. One of my favorite tunes, and there are some really lovely recordings out there. The way I play it continues to change, but I’m really glad to hear you found some inspiration in this little snapshot :)
An impeccable rendition, clean, clear transparent tone, in time w/o backing track and balanced in every respect as a guitar arrangement. Your creative use of slides and pull-offs enhance the legato phrasing which is very challenging to achieve on this type instrument.
Willie Nelson is the first time I heard this on guitar, and I thought it was rough, he seemed to brush over parts as he was singing. This version is smooth, flowing. I still want to learn the song
Thank you! So many good tune from this era.. but this is surely one of my favorites. I don’t have this guitar anymore, but it is in good hands with its new owner :)
@@Rikmacmusic Looking forward to hearing more of those great tunes from you soon. Hard to believe that you could let that beauty go, but life is full of farewells.
👍thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed that. Thanks for putting in the hard work to make that seem so effortless. Keep it up for all us who tried to start playing but for one reason or another…well thanks again
There is something so inspiring about old instruments like this.. been hooked ever since I first played one. my bank account has yet to forgive me but it adds value to my life in other ways :)
@@Rikmacmusic All my music gear is newish, but I'm currently looking at getting into motorcycles again, and I'm thinking a 50s BSA over a new Kawasaki or something, so I hear you.
Thanks James that means a lot ! I love this song and never play it quite the same twice. I appreciate that thought and I hope this does inspire others :)
It is gorgeous and perfectly played with a great arrangement. Congratulations, you got a new subscriber and fan! 🤩 PS. Your guitar will look and sound great, too.😍
And precisely what I needed on a rainy day in London
Arrangements like that are exactly why I started playing guitar - they're also exactly why I gave up.😂
Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk..! Me too....!!
Don’t give up. I’ve been playing for over 20 years and I still want to quit when I hear other people. You can write music that is just as hard for other people to play.
Go check out Johnathan Kreisberg's version, it may make you start and give up again ;)
😅😅😂 l'd love to after playing tough stuff from other unsympathetic individuals like Coltrane @@jasongraham4425
I can play about 20 jazz pieces as played by specific artist, for example Tony Motolla's version of Stardust or Barney Kessel's Love is Here to Stay.. and also created 3 pieces of my own yet indeed.. rearrangements are hardcore difficult. I managed to play What a Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong but it's practically just the same chords. And that was not easy either.
You totally captured the spirit and nuance of Hoagy’s recording!
Wow thank you for saying that! Ultimately that is my goal, the spirit, above all. The “muse” of music I like to say. the “ic” being the technique, etc should be in service of the muse !
Incredible arrangement: one guitar sounding like two. A true master of the instrument.
Great! I love your rhythmic chord style. Very rare these days.
Thank you for the ear candy...just what I needed on a cloudy day in Maryland
Amazing story to that song. Patience made flesh.
One of the best, if not the best interpretation of one of the best, if not best piece of 20th Century music, thank you!
Why not accept your limitations of the moment and keep playing?
Loved the harmonics.
Beautiful.
Sounds beautiful, looks complicated
It is complicated.
Thank you! Remember any complicated thing is made up of simple things :)
@@Rikmacmusicthat's a very good point, I've never thought about it that way.
Hi Erik, This is the sweetest rendition of Stardust I've ever heard. On a par with the great man himself ( Hoagy) .... Thank you so much for sharing and for the pleasure your playing brings. All the best, David Ambrose.
Wow David, that means a lot. One of my favorite tunes, and there are some really lovely recordings out there. The way I play it continues to change, but I’m really glad to hear you found some inspiration in this little snapshot :)
An impeccable rendition, clean, clear transparent tone, in time w/o backing track and balanced in every respect as a guitar arrangement. Your creative use of slides and pull-offs enhance the legato phrasing which is very challenging to achieve on this type instrument.
Beautiful! That takes a lot of hard work. Hours of practice...discipline
Playing complex piano pieces on guitar is one of the harder things to do. Good work, very nice.
To be able to keep the walking tempo going in the background, whilst playing the melody is impossible…yet…you did it perfectly.
This one made me cry…
Thank you for this beautiful interpretation of this tune. ✨✨✨🙏☀️
Simple and genuis
Very good, boy, great interpretation.
Willie Nelson is the first time I heard this on guitar, and I thought it was rough, he seemed to brush over parts as he was singing. This version is smooth, flowing. I still want to learn the song
My favorite standard - incredible arrangement and performance my friend.
Beautiful arrangement and tone Erik!
Beautiful version.
Truly masterful.
This musician sounds so beautiful and relaxing 😎!
Beautiful arrangement and very well played. Thank you!
That was a good one. Wow.
A really beautiful song and a great performance of it.
Thanks for sticking to the melody on this one. Rather listen to this than johnathan kreisberg’s any day of the week. 🔥
Nice nice work! And thanks for not hiding your talent behind a backing track or loop. You have a fantastic touch.
beautiful guitar and music
Make my stress melt away, thank you.
So glad to hear that, thank you for sharing. Music is healing
great song, great player, great guitar, great arrangement!
Bravo 👏 now I have something new to learn. Hoagie was something else,wasn’t he.
Thanks! Indeed.. in a class all his own
Beautiful guitar and playing.
Wonderful version of a beautiful song.
Beautiful arrangement and playing
Marvelous playing, such a nice song
Beautiful and masterful. Thank you.
Beautiful arrangement Beautiful performance Beautiful Guitar tone outstanding! 😎🎸
Simply beautiful.
Really beautiful...great arrangement
That was REALLY great, Erik. Especially the old arrangement, on that old Gibson. Perfection.
Wow i love this. Thank you for uploading
Thanks for this…..wonderful.
Very nice arangement of a classic tune. That wonderful near-century-old guitar is in the good hands!
Thank you! So many good tune from this era.. but this is surely one of my favorites. I don’t have this guitar anymore, but it is in good hands with its new owner :)
@@Rikmacmusic Looking forward to hearing more of those great tunes from you soon. Hard to believe that you could let that beauty go, but life is full of farewells.
beautiful
love it....beautiful guitar too, the tone is gorgeous
Beautiful!
👍thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed that. Thanks for putting in the hard work to make that seem so effortless. Keep it up for all us who tried to start playing but for one reason or another…well thanks again
Wundervoll ,zart wie ein warmer Sommerwind
yesssssssssss my brother... dancing and singing as written... great job
Nice! Thank you, Erik
Man, that is TASTY! Nice job.
Excellent rendition with that beautiful, woody tone.
This is an amazing arrangement and I want to transcribe it ! Bravo !!!
this was absolutely beautiful. Thank you for this amazing rendition.
Thanks so much I appreciate you listening and saying this :)
Lovely ❤
Nice! Very pretty. I've been thinking this song all day. Thank you. It made me smile.
This is the Finest Guitar-Arrangement for the "Nat King Cole STARDUST". Very great salutations.
Gosh, that L7 is a sonic time machine! And so is your playing 🙂
There is something so inspiring about old instruments like this.. been hooked ever since I first played one. my bank account has yet to forgive me but it adds value to my life in other ways :)
@@Rikmacmusic All my music gear is newish, but I'm currently looking at getting into motorcycles again, and I'm thinking a 50s BSA over a new Kawasaki or something, so I hear you.
Bravo Mr McIntyre, avec vous on a l'impression que jouer de la guitare est facile !! (ça ne l'est pas!) ... Vous avez une bien belle guitare ...
¡Fantástico! Great rendition!
Beautiful job! Bravo!
I live in Argentina, your performance is beautiful thank❤
Trop beau et le son encore plus beau, bravo
Beautiful rendition, love how you really let the melody shine, its really a pretty one
Thanks so much! one of my favorite tunes. The melody deserves to shine !
😮 Oh my, that was lovely!
Very nice. Beautiful tone, and a lovely coupling of a rhythm guitar and melody
Finally learning it ! 😂 only took 3x years ! Thx Erik
Thank God the algorithm led me to this! So beautiful 🙏
Very lovely indeed❤
Fantastic.
Beautiful 😍
Fine tune.... fine work ! Sounds awesome ! 😌
Excellent solo interpretation.
Good job.
Gorgeous, so peaceful
Fantastic !
Beautiful just beautiful!!!!!!!!!
What a classy soul !
A masterpiece son!!
First rate! You've given a lot of aspiring guitarists another goal.
Thanks James that means a lot ! I love this song and never play it quite the same twice. I appreciate that thought and I hope this does inspire others :)
Absolutely fantastic, someone listened and studied Chet Atkins.
Loved it, well done!
Sweetness and light
very lovely!!! beautifully played!!🎵🎶🌈🕊💙🌞
So beautiful
It is gorgeous and perfectly played with a great arrangement. Congratulations, you got a new subscriber and fan! 🤩 PS. Your guitar will look and sound great, too.😍
Amazing
Such good work, bravo!!!
Beautiful!
Beautiful arrangement of one ofmy favourite "oldies" - thank you!
Thank you! One of my favorites as well
Nicely done !✨✨✨and nice arrangement! 🎸👍👍🐦
beautiful touch!
Fabulous rendition, amigo
Bravo
Well done, brilliant
Thank you Freddy!
Love to listen to this.
Beautiful!