Horizons - Steve Hackett composer.

[markj]

I hesitate to call this anything but "Classical Guitar". It is very Bach-like. Written and performed in 1972 by Mr. Steve Hackett. Released on the Genesis album, "Foxtrot".

https://soundcloud.com/marks-recordings/horizons

It is a very difficult piece to play all the way through and get a decent result recording. This was a single Audio-Technica Condenser mic into the Zoom H6.

A couple of "hesitations" and "tonality" issues, but not too bad. Also a couple of "hollow sounding" harmonics but overall I am happy with this recording. I know I can do it better and I will.

The harmonics are really tough to get an even sound especially when you have to move up and down the fretboard to get the melody correct with the harmonics.

I am going to my first ever guitar lesson this Thursday. I want to work on technique, tone, and actually learning the fretboard notes. I have a self-taught cursory knowledge but I cannot point at a random part of the fretboard and instantly know what note it is.

I have been a life-long fingernail biter. It was really bad in that I have tried to perfect hiding my fingers in public. Well, this new guitar has seemingly broken me of that nasty habit!  WHAT??? Yes, although I am making a conscious effort to stop, I firmly believe that it is mostly sub-conscious. I have stopped completely and my nails are actually starting to grow!  I know I need them in good shape to play classical guitar and I am determined to get there.

Constructive criticism is most welcome.

I hope you like it.

[eded]

Well done.

Ed

[bobw]

    Nicely done   

Thanks for sharing...  BobW...

[adern]

Mark,

I quite enjoyed that. I am not positive i will ever get to that level of playing, but the trying will be fun.

Nicely done.

Anthony<><

[George]

I certainly liked it too.  Much more difficult piece than I can play even after 50+ years.  I failed guitar theory because I did not try, but really should have and now I am too old to care...  But certainly love to play and listen to those that can really play!

[eded]

I used to kno...  er, butcher this tune...  it was the song that let me know I like listening to classical, not playing it.  LOL

Ed

[markj]

Thank you all for the kind words.

I seriously need want a nylon string guitar... 

[ryler]

What you consider "needs work" would be my raging success.  Well-played.

[L07 Shooting Star]

Thank you all for the kind words.

I seriously need want a nylon string guitar... 

Mighty fine playing, Mark.

Have you investigated the Gibson Chet Atkins CE or CEC nylon string guitars?  I just bought a 1997 CEC model for my brother and had a chance to set it up and noodle around on it for a few days before I shipped it to him.  A very nice sounding "electric-acoustic" guitar with nylon strings.  I was pretty impressed with it.   I couldn't get used to the 2" neck width, but my brother who plays a classical guitar just loves it.  The CE model is identical but has a slightly narrower nut (about 1 13/16").

I have heard good reviews of the Godin Multiac series of nylon string guitars.  http://godinguitars.com/godinmultencorep.htm

I enjoy listening to your recordings.