Streets of London - Sleepy's Video

sleepyguitarman · #1 July 30th, 2006

Okay, here goes. This is my acoustic version of Streets of London. I loved Joe's version with all the added effects. My version is very much unplugged.

Again, hacked through the vocals - but passable.......I suppose.

I think this is one of those tunes that all fingerpickers would like to play (well I did anyway). True classic.

The chords are easy, just a few different picking patterns played throughout and some easy embelishments.

Hope you enjoy.

Sleepy.

joe_strummer · #2 July 30th, 2006

Real neat video sleepy, well played and put together, now i know how its supposed to be played, gees im glad i put all the effects in it to cover all my big mistooooks lol, really enjoyed listening to it, keep up the great work well done once again

CanuckTodd · #3 July 30th, 2006

Great job Sleepy! I was looking at the 8.8 megabyte file, and thought, ok, here we go. But it downloaded and started playing in less than 30 seconds. Well worth the wait! Come on folks give it a listen! Great tune and excellent to see Sleepy's fingerpicking in full form!

sleepyguitarman · #4 July 30th, 2006

Hey thanks guys for the kind comments. Hope the video helps a few who would like to learn this tune and see that it's not overly difficult. I play a barred F but you don't have to - my preference. Just the half barre with the thumb wrapped over will do the job.

I know wrapping the thumb over the top isn't exactly 'the done thing', but I do it loads of times and it works for me.

I've just uploaded this tune to my website. Don't know if that'll make it quicker to view

Streets of London

All the best,
Sleepy.

Rockerbob · #5 July 30th, 2006

Nice video.

seagull · #6 July 30th, 2006

Loaded much quicker on the web site connection, nicely done, and your singing is way beyond hacking.

Kirk Lorange · #7 July 30th, 2006

Excellent, sleepy, excellent. You now need to get out there, do a few gigs in front of an audience (if you're not already) ... you'll be amazed at how quickly you get your act together when there's a bit of pressure on! Those loose ends don't stay loose for very long.

Jim · #8 July 30th, 2006

Wow, sleepy, that is some awesome playing!!

Thanks for great videos that show how you're doing it so clearly - not that I could finger pick like that even if I wanted to!

Thanks for the great music!

Jim

737blues · #9 July 31st, 2006

Great job sleepy, sounding good!

scotty_b · #10 July 31st, 2006

Great job!!!!

D-Dawn · #11 July 31st, 2006

Very nice!

krissovo · #12 July 31st, 2006

Great!

Man I am trying sooooo hard to finger pick but the gods are against me but a video like this helps me in my quest

sleepyguitarman · #13 July 31st, 2006

Thanks to everyone for your kinds comments. This forum gives everyone, at whatever level, positive encouragement.

Seems to have taken me ages (well, a few years anyway) to get to a decent standard.

Things can only get better. Still find it an uphill struggle at times.

Sleepy.

sleepyguitarman · #14 July 31st, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirk Lorange

Excellent, sleepy, excellent. You now need to get out there, do a few gigs in front of an audience (if you're not already) ... you'll be amazed at how quickly you get your act together when there's a bit of pressure on! Those loose ends don't stay loose for very long.

Without doubt Kirk you are my inspiration. As for going out doing gigs. Mmmmm......scary

Love your version of Freight Train. Might have a go a that next.

It's all good.

Sleepy.

carol m · #15 August 1st, 2006

I always thought the Ralph McTell version was a bit 'cute' and jaunty, but you have inspired me to have another go at it. Excellent. Thanks.