Here's my solo take on the beautiful Bossa song by Brazilian composer Luis Bonfa. Played on my trusty Eastman AR371CE guitar, to an audience of 2 people, one of whom clapped!
Your description of this video is hilarious. "one of whom clapped!" ha ha. Being someone who also gigs in small lounges and over dinner, I know exactly what you're talking about. Your playing is absolutely brilliant. I'd have been on my feet at the end of that!
The main thing is you have yourself out there. Some gigs are lucky, but most are just enjoy the fact you are there at all playing what you love. Two or two hundred. As long as you walk out with a sense of thankfulness to be able to do what you love. Sure beats playing hackneyed rock covers ad infinitum... :puke:
I do solo guitar as well... and a small audience for one of the most difficult thing a guitarist can do ( improvising melody, comping and keeping the groove all at the same time...) is one of the wrongest things in the world :D. Sounding great and much respect.
You did a great job! You're arrangement is fantastic. I'm adding it to my list of things to transcribe for my summer projects. Congrats on a great version of Bonfá's classic piece. You did it justice.
You are very talented.! I will definitely applaud you. People in bars don't know what they're listening to, but it seems we all have to work there !!! Great performance !!!
Beautiful, man. Loved it. Great song and great interpretation. Your technique is impeccable and the guitar sounds very sweet. Tony Bennett did a perfect vocal with Luiz himself playing. You'd love it if you haven't heard it.
Wow!!! Just beautiful!!! Your playing gives the impression at certain points of two guitars being played, one the changes and one the melody. It reminds me of Joe Pass in that way. Of course you have a completely different style. Are you classically trained? You have a very classical style.
Really nice playing. Enjoyed it. Do you happen to remember what strings you had on there? Which strings do you believe sound the best on the 371? Flats, Wound, 1/2 rounds? Gauges? I have the same guitar. Thanks again for the playing.
markofmuzik Hahaha yep, its the stage in the club on the Sojourn, I was there playing as part of the world cruise 2015. Was a cool experience, but not the best audiences I've ever played to!
Well played... Nice tones. I was going to ask what brand guitar it is you're playing... but I heard you mention that it's your "trusty Eastman AR371CE guitar". Sweet, excellent guitar playing!
Much appreciated. I pretty much improvised the arrangement so no transcription. But I'm working on an arrangement series for my website at the mo, so might do something with this. Cheers!
You are very talented. How many hours a day do you practice? I'm learning guitar and I would like to know what's a good practice session. I try to shoot for one to two hours. I would love to do 3 but with kids that's not always possible.
+nomad27410 Just wanted to encourage you to just practice as much as you can. The time spent with kids is invaluable and through the goodness of God, who likes kids, will be reflected in the soul of your playing.
+Dan McKinnon Thanks for the encouraging words. I will continue to practice. Although I do need to be reminded that kids truly are a blessing. I pray for Gods best in your life you are a true joy to listen to as well.
Your playing is exquisite but I'm really worried about your posture. Your right shoulder is so high and pulled in close to your body. You don't look very relaxed. I'm just worried that you could be plagued by shoulder or back pain later in life.
Thanks for that, I'm just looking at the video now, my posture really looks terrible! I think the angle of the camera makes it look worse, because I look like the hunchback of notre dam here!!! I'm going to practice in front of a large mirror now!
It does sort of look that way but I think the shoulder pad has just gone his own way a little bit, the actual shoulder is much lower than where the peak of the shoulder hump would indicate.
That's the problem between rock musicians and jazz musicians. A rock musician only knows 3 chords and plays to 10,000 people while jazz musician plays 10,000 chords to only 3 people.
Неймовірно красива тема і віртуозне виконання! Аплодую стоячи! Саме така музика і є вічною. А чорно-біле відео додає особливого ретро-шарму.
i clapped from greece dude!! (Y)
Ha! Lovely. A nice Hairway to Steven quote at the end for us mush heads.
Your description of this video is hilarious. "one of whom clapped!" ha ha. Being someone who also gigs in small lounges and over dinner, I know exactly what you're talking about. Your playing is absolutely brilliant. I'd have been on my feet at the end of that!
Me too.
You are awesome! Don’t be concerned w the audience. You are playing from the heart and we can feel it!
The main thing is you have yourself out there. Some gigs are lucky, but most are just enjoy the fact you are there at all playing what you love. Two or two hundred. As long as you walk out with a sense of thankfulness to be able to do what you love. Sure beats playing hackneyed rock covers ad infinitum... :puke:
The black and white is a nice touch
California is applauding! Nicely done.
I love your every song.. So fantastic... This song is so amazing!!!Can i get tab please.. fan from South Korea😀
A resounding applause from Ireland.
Excellent. I'm stealing that ending
Excellent Playing. Splendid . Really Enjoyable. Many Thanks, And Greetings From Scotland.
Nicely done! I'm expecting Humphrey Bogart to walk in and say "play it again, Sam!" You're really a great guitar player!
I just love your touch, you make the guitar sound like a million bucks.
50% clap rate is pretty killer in my book. Well done!
I do solo guitar as well... and a small audience for one of the most difficult thing a guitarist can do ( improvising melody, comping and keeping the groove all at the same time...) is one of the wrongest things in the world :D. Sounding great and much respect.
the passion.
Very beautiful rendering of a beautiful song. The Eastman sounds great also.
Where have you been all my life??? Just discovered this performance...it's out of this world!! Applause from New England!!
really enjoyed this, wonderful playing and great tone!
Thanks for sharing
very beautiful! applauses from Denmark!
Absolutely brilliant playing! I definitely stand with the one who clapped ! (shame on the other one ;)
You certainly have my applaud.
You did a great job! You're arrangement is fantastic. I'm adding it to my list of things to transcribe for my summer projects. Congrats on a great version of Bonfá's classic piece. You did it justice.
Perfect for an early morning with a hot cup of tea. Wonderful rendition.
Very nice! Pretty with a lot of feeling. You are a great player.
Beautifully played sir.
Superb!
Nice touch with the Stairway ending.
Nice. Tagged to play along
You are very talented.! I will definitely applaud you. People in bars don't know what they're listening to, but it seems we all have to work there !!! Great performance !!!
genius! nice guitar, nice song, nice coat and tie...
Great playin. Love the Eastman.
Bravissimo !!!
Beautiful Playing ,Just like 1900
You got it right. You nailed it, man! Cheers from Brazil, from jazz, from bossa.
Most of the time real beauty and real genius comes at the expense of appreciation. Great playing my guy 👍
Very nice!
Gooood stuff man. Keep it up
Excellent rendition of this classic, nostalgic song. Well done!
beautiful and very impressive. You are a big master.
Classy...lovely performance. That Eastman looks and sounds really nice.
Great playing. I almost didn't blink during the video and I loved the Stairway to Heaven finale. Keep up the good work. Peace
very nice piece
Beautiful!!!
Just beautiful playing on a beautiful instrument. Tah muchly Sam Dunn.
Great video and awesome playing! that Eastman Guitar sounds fantastic...Thank you for sharing the beautiful sounds
Say, why can't I get my AR371 to sound like that! Lol. Beautiful playing.
Really nice work - evocative.
Love this tune.. you do it great.. thank you..
Well done.
great guitar work! awesome stuff
you have another appreciative audiance member here. ill clap.😁
so beautiful. thank you
Thats a top class performance! Bravo!!
Very nice playing on this wonderful song! :)
Bravo!
really nice arrangement expertly executed! kudos to you sir!
Great playing...Very nice.
That was fantastic!! One extremely talented man
This guy is still living in the 60s
THANKS!
That stairway to heaven part near the end caught my attention :D
Alex Dattel that’s funny..I heard a Taste of Honey....
excellent playing, great sound also, you use this guitar well.
Brutal !
We play similar styles, I totally dig your style ! Awesome
Beautiful, man. Loved it. Great song and great interpretation. Your technique is impeccable and the guitar sounds very sweet. Tony Bennett did a perfect vocal with Luiz himself playing. You'd love it if you haven't heard it.
Great playing
Bravo! Genial!
Brilliant playing! Would love to be composed and professional like your good self..
MUY BUENO, LO ACOMPAÑÉ UN RATO CON LA TROMPETA (AL VIDEO) Y LO DISFRUTÉ.
Muy bueno y que calidad de sonido.
Fantastic ! not many jazz musician sounds like a good guitarist,but you make it ,Sam!the inner movement is great!
Nice playing Sam!
Wow!!! Just beautiful!!! Your playing gives the impression at certain points of two guitars being played, one the changes and one the melody. It reminds me of Joe Pass in that way. Of course you have a completely different style. Are you classically trained? You have a very classical style.
Really nice playing. Enjoyed it. Do you happen to remember what strings you had on there? Which strings do you believe sound the best on the 371? Flats, Wound, 1/2 rounds? Gauges? I have the same guitar. Thanks again for the playing.
Great playing;;;; that stage really looks like a Seabourn ship????
markofmuzik Hahaha yep, its the stage in the club on the Sojourn, I was there playing as part of the world cruise 2015. Was a cool experience, but not the best audiences I've ever played to!
add me among the people clapping for your performance
Such beautiful jazz... How dare anyone talk in the backround
Well played... Nice tones. I was going to ask what brand guitar it is you're playing... but I heard you mention that it's your "trusty Eastman AR371CE guitar". Sweet, excellent guitar playing!
And when asked why he wanted to be a jazz musician the reply was "I don't like crowds
That ending has got to be from the chord changes of Stairway to Heaven....
I also clapped!
Mister Blond is that you ?
What is the sound of one hand clapping?
Would you happen to have a transcript?
Much appreciated. I pretty much improvised the arrangement so no transcription. But I'm working on an arrangement series for my website at the mo, so might do something with this. Cheers!
You are very talented. How many hours a day do you practice? I'm learning guitar and I would like to know what's a good practice session. I try to shoot for one to two hours. I would love to do 3 but with kids that's not always possible.
+nomad27410 Just wanted to encourage you to just practice as much as you can. The time spent with kids is invaluable and through the goodness of God, who likes kids, will be reflected in the soul of your playing.
+Dan McKinnon
Thanks for the encouraging words. I will continue to practice. Although I do need to be reminded that kids truly are a blessing. I pray for Gods best in your life you are a true joy to listen to as well.
Thanks
who the fuck gave that one dislike?
original pickup?
Is there sheet music?
But does it djent?
joe pass🤴
Your playing is exquisite but I'm really worried about your posture. Your right shoulder is so high and pulled in close to your body. You don't look very relaxed. I'm just worried that you could be plagued by shoulder or back pain later in life.
Thanks for that, I'm just looking at the video now, my posture really looks terrible! I think the angle of the camera makes it look worse, because I look like the hunchback of notre dam here!!! I'm going to practice in front of a large mirror now!
Sam Dunn I think the back of your coat is riding up which also makes it look worse
Great playing nevertheless and I'm sure you'd be more relaxed in a short period of time.....excellent work!
How long have you been playing?
Cheers!
It does sort of look that way but I think the shoulder pad has just gone his own way a little bit, the actual shoulder is much lower than where the peak of the shoulder hump would indicate.
That's the problem between rock musicians and jazz musicians. A rock musician only knows 3 chords and plays to 10,000 people while jazz musician plays 10,000 chords to only 3 people.
dont you wish you could,,,i do