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October 1st, 2006
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Some more finger style jazz - Begin the Beguine
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Another one of the tunes I heard all my childhood: Begin the Beguine.*
I'm in dropped D!
I'm still working on the arrangement ... there are so may ways through it, so many possibilities and so many feels that it's hard to settle on just one. This was a pretty good pass through it all, though.
What an incredible tune it is when you pick it apart like I've done. There's that main melody line that seems to repeat, only it doesn't quite ... the second time it comes along the phrases end a little higher in pitch ... the third time it changes to the minor key ... the fourth time the phrases resolve to new chords. Then there's that neat chordal thing near the end that brings me way back. I've heard the tune many times by many artists and the structure is always the same. The intro is mine, though. The ending needs a bit of work .... and I can't wait for my new guitar to play all these arrangements on! 
*The Beguine is a dance with a rumba feel.
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October 1st, 2006
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Just lovely playing, great interpretation. I like the intro which hints at the melody without actually stating it. Makes you think 'I know this tune' without being able to put your finger on it.
I remember hearing somewhere that in Porter's original sheet music for Begin the Beguine no bar ever repeats itself out of just over 100, something which you've also captured in your arrangement. One of the best versions I've heard is Art Tatum's virtuoso piano version, absolutely amazing and well worth checking out. Julio Iglesias's version is probably best avoided though!
Cole Porter is just amazing, although I haven't heard many of his tunes played solo fingerstyle. I think 'Every Time We Say Goodbye' would sound great on guitar.
Anyway, thanks for that one Kirk. Keep these oldies coming!
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October 1st, 2006
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Beautifully played Kirk! 
"Good Music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and quits the memory with difficulty" Thomas Beecham
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October 1st, 2006
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Sigh! ... I was just floating away listening to that Kirk, really made me forget all of the days problems. Beautiful rendition. 
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Great tune Kirk.
Always been on my list of favorite tunes.
I like the beginning. It grabs the attention and draws it gently into the body of your tune.
Nice tune to wake up to.
jhoita
"Music can bridge the gaps that words cannot."
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That tune is certainly something to aspire to play for a lot of players in finger style. Loved it.
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lovely
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Ahhhhhhh man, what a beautiful piece Kirk !!! That one hit home.
I think that was the nudge I needed to lay down the Strat and get back to my neglected Acoustic Fingerstyle learning process.
I really enjoyed that one, thanks Kirk.
Gazza
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Wow! Beautiful, simply Beautiful!
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October 2nd, 2006
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fantastic Kirk, i have this done by many big bands, ur version is great, would love to see this one tabed out, hint hint hint
chuck
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October 3rd, 2006
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Its Ry Cooder's Maria Elena on steroids! Thanks Kirk. Beautiful!
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October 4th, 2006
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Originally Posted by chuckswood2001
fantastic Kirk, i have this done by many big bands, ur version is great, would love to see this one tabed out, hint hint hint
chuck
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That's a whole lot of tabbing! Maybe when I tie up the loose ends in the arrangement I'll have a look at it, but it's a huge job.
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October 6th, 2006
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That was really nice. Thanks for posting it Kirk.
What is the new guitar?
Classically played Jazz
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That was really nice. Thanks for posting it Kirk.
What is the new guitar?
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Thanks, mate!
The guitar is a hand made Martin-style acoustic by a brilliant luthier from the Sunshine Coast, Michael Palm. It's gorgeous, almost finished.
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October 6th, 2006
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Just curious and all... how much are you spending for it?
(I know its like you don't ask the price of a ferrari and all, but i'm just curious)
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