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I really like that. Thanks very much. I used to teach back in the 90s, may go back to it someday. I'm tempted to pin your comment, but then that might be seen as showing a bit of ego 😉. All the very best to you

@@MikeFowlerguitars You are welcome. I've worked on CG off and on for many years, and I can play most of it, but the fine points have eluded me; however, I saved your video and I'm going back to work on it. You should teach because you have the gift. Onward!

@user-lh3iw7tg7q Will, you're a star. Any tips, any advice, give me a shout.

@@MikeFowlerguitars Mike old sport, Davey Graham's "Anji" is one I can play pretty well. I copped Paul Simon's arrangement to some extent and then freewheeled my own version. Do you play it?

It's here Will. czcams.com/video/QoxBeQy8mhw/video.htmlsi=h_RGl4kMQNUW6hWe Just listened to it for the first time in ages. I remember when I recorded it trying to get the timing right. Had to keep listening to the Davy Graham version, I think some of the timing was peculiar from the beginning. Have you recorded your version?

It was indeed Keith. I'm glad it's done!

Thank you very very much!

Thank *you* Thomas for your interesting comment there. I remember playing this 15 years ago, and a gentleman there knew the Judy Garland version, not knowing it was an Irish air first. I didn't know about the Garland version at all. I also didn't know Clannad had recorded it, I've been listening to them a lot recently as I'm rewatching Robin of Sherwood. I'm going to try and find their version now. Always learning, and that is good. That's why we're here I suppose. This arrangement is by Duck Baker. All the very best to you.

@@MikeFowlerguitars The title on Clannads album is "Pretty Maid"

@thomasmccormack1183 👍👍

Thanks very much!

It's on sheet music direct I think Tom. Thanks very much.

@@MikeFowlerguitars Thanks! Found it.

Thanks very much for taking the time to comment.

@@MikeFowlerguitars just the style that you play is fun to aspire from. Keep it up!

Sounds lovely Mike!. Really relaxing stuff!.

Muchas gracias. Este es mi propio arreglo. No pude encontrar un arreglo en Internet así que hice el mío propio. Lo hago mucho. Lamentablemente solo tengo la mitad de la tablatura en mi computadora, no sé por qué. Aunque puede que sea suficiente. Si me envía su correo electrónico a través de mi página de Bandcamp, podemos discutir esto más a fondo.

That's very kind of you to say José. 👍

Hello Paul, I have very fond memories of those jamming nights in O'Grady's. That was nearly twenty years ago. You were always a very fine player and singer. I recall we did a good version of She's Leaving Home. I also remember you singing The Littlest Hobo! Wonderful to hear from you. Let's keep in touch.

@@MikeFowlerguitarsHello again Mike, 20 years ago - my goodness! Where has that time gone. I have to say mate, you don’t look any different, time has definitely been kind to you sir!, I appreciate your kind words mate, coming from a player as accomplished as your good self, I will take it as a great compliment!, I loved those Jam nights in there!, I always felt it a great shame that they didn’t take off more, because it could of been quite something, One memory that springs to mind, is me showing you my version of Mud’s - Lonely This Christmas, in my best Les Grey voice ha ha!, - great memories, Is there anywhere I can drop you my email etc?. It would be great to keep in touch, All the best 🎸

Sorry Paul, only just seen this. This is the best link to send your email. bandcamp.com/contact?b=2264930943&n=Mike%20Fowler

@@MikeFowlerguitarsCheers Mike - Dropped you a line!

Thanks a lot Keith, from a fellow arranger that means a lot. Sorry for being such a stranger to the UK forum, I'll return today. You're a good bunch.

Just noticed you're back on AcousticSoundboard Forum - excellent!

Thanks very much sir. I hope one day to have a fraction of the number of views that your videos get. 😊

That's wonderful Dave, thank you very much for commenting and noticing.

You are too kind Mr Burns 😊

That's fine Steven, I'll need your email. Leave it here or send it anonymously via my bandcamp page. bandcamp.com/contact?b=2264930943&n=Mike%20Fowler&p=https%3A%2F%2Fmikefowler.bandcamp.com%2F

Thanks very much for taking the time to comment. Are you thinking of getting a Tonewood? Extraordinary bit of kit.

No, I play only electric guitar and piano.@@MikeFowlerguitars

Thanks Frank, your words mean more than you know. 🙏

Thank you, I hope it helps

You're very welcome. Any problems just ask

@@MikeFowlerguitars I can foresee the problems being enumerable, Mike; so you might well have cause to regret that invitation! 😄

You've just made my day Jeremy. That's what it's all about. You've made it worthwhile 👍👍👍

That's very kind of you to say so Robert, I appreciate it.

There's only a few bars that might be a problem, I find them a problem still. You just have to take it real slow and get the rhythm right. Make sure you use the same fingers on the right hand each time. I'm not going to tell you which ones to use, that's up to you, but when you settle on right fingers that enable you to play comfortably, use the same ones each time. Classical guitarists call them i m and a. Copy the notation out and write them in. All the best to you

This piece is in the Trinity college exam book for grade 6. At least it used to be. It's a lovely piece isn't it? I'd like to find more compositions by this composer. Thanks very much for stopping by 👍

@@MikeFowlerguitars Thank you so much for information.

Hahaha. I think it was. John said they never used it. He was a genius at composition wasn't he? Thanks very much for commenting, I'll look at your link

@@MikeFowlerguitars You are probably too young to remember and I am getting too old to remember. I have a vague recollection of this piece on TV with folk in courtly Tudor garb eating 'exceedingly good cakes'. I bought LPs and then CDs, and recently the music book via a well-known Internet auction house. I need to practise the variations more. Clive Carroll doesn't include this lovely piece on his excellent John Renbourn 2-CD set. JR was a modest genius as a composer, performer and improviser. I saw him perform an inspiring and flawless gig just once at Pitlochry Festival Theatre with Jacqui McShee (who had a cold) a few years before he died.

@fastidioussloth6013 Yes I thought that as well, about the recent Clive Carroll set. I don't know why, he must have considered it. If I remember, I'll ask him next time I see him. That book is fantastic. I very much recommend getting to grips with it. I've been reviewing some of my old sheet music files recently, and I note that I converted all the medieval pieces into tablature back in the early 90s, when I borrowed a copy of the book. I never got round to learning those medieval ones, Trotto, Saltarello etc. I also managed to find a copy (though they are now quite rare) about 12 years ago, before the price went daft, and got John to sign it for me. You can see the signed copy in a video I did for the Alman duet. If you type John Renbourn Alman into the search bar you'll find it. That's another one that Clive didn't include, which I thought they might, given that it's a lovely little piece and would have suited him and Daz on the tour.

Thanks a lot Al my old cyber friend. Hope you're well. This is a nice exercise for tremelo as you're not using your ring finger, just im. And the music probably sounds even nicer played a little slower.

dla mnie to się już skończyło, mój najstarszy przyjacielu. i do zobaczenia wkrótce

@@MikeFowlerguitars rzeczywiście wkrótce. Dzisiaj mam pragnienie

@@Aut0five po prostu lubimy ten smak 🍻

I'll need your email mate. Leave it here, or if you prefer, on my bandcamp page. The contact link is on this page somewhere

You don't know what your comment means to me, Greg. Thank you very much indeed.

.... And I've reciprocated. Just had a listen to 'the curse it comes upon me'. Incredible piece of composition. I had a little jam along to it. 👍

@@MikeFowlerguitars Thanks Mike! You jammed along, awesome. I would have loved to have heard that!

I'll need your email. You can leave it here or send it to me privately via my bandcamp page

That's very kind John. Cheers. If you send your email address via my bandcamp contact link, I'd be pleased to send you the arrangement.

It was an original arrangement, there aren't any online. Not so difficult to work out though.

Email via my bandcamp page. No problem

Please contact me via this page. bandcamp.com/contact?b=2264930943&n=Mike+Fowler&p=https%3A%2F%2Fmikefowler.bandcamp.com%2F

Thanks very much.

That's brilliant, I don't know what to say. Thanks very much. I think the tab is about right. You've only got to watch for the bar which changes time signature to 5/4. Apart from that, it's just getting the whole thing up to speed. A very merry Christmas to you. 👍

Thank you very much for taking the time to say that. Mike.

Very nice of you to say so Philip. 👍👍

That's very kind Graham. All the very best to the three of you from us two as well 🍻🍻

Many thanks, drinks soon ,🍻🍻

Gracias por comentar. En la guitarra es muy difícil igualar el tempo orquestal, sin embargo, tengo en proceso una grabación más rápida de la pieza completa que se lanzará en un álbum el próximo año.

Cheers Al, the full 5 ½ minutes are now available on Spotify Amazon, and CZcams music. Hope you're well old friend.

That's very very kind sir.

Very kind mate 👍 I should do more.

You're very welcome Shane

Thanks a lot. He was truly a fantastic composer for the guitar, his work should be more recognised.