I received my bamboo PASV4 10-string 11 months ago. I had been spending a fair share of my practice time working pretty hard on this song in order to post a 'first year' video. As it happens, a few weeks ago DCBen posted his first clip, playing the same song (doh! Now what do I do?!?!?). At my skill level, learning a different song well enough to record isn't likely to happen in "just" a couple months. So I decided to bite the bullet and shoot the thing. I hope DCBen will extend me a bit of grace.

Credit where it's due: Jaap developed an arrangement of this song some years ago for his Grand Stick with standard tuning, and was kind enough to send me his tab. I've adapted it for 10 string Matched Reciprocal, and made a few minor modifications to personalize it just a little bit as my skills have permitted.

Stick plugged straight into a 2 channel USB interface, recorded with Audacity. (I probably own the least amount of gear of anyone in this community!) Multiple takes required...

Feedback appreciated...thanks for watching!


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs4hM0JwsgQ[/youtube]

Nicely done, Victor.

And thanks to Jaap for the arrangement.

Courage...!

Beautiful Victor.

I can really hear your musicality coming through even though your fingers may be a bit "green".

Just settling down to play that is a big deal. Wonderful.

Really nice. I'm jealous. Well done.

Victor,
Wow- what an accomplishment with only 11 months under your belt(hook)!

I thought it was beautifully played. I look for how listenable the final product is and not with biased ears "well, they've only been playing so long" -which cuts both ways, if you were playing for 60 years then the pedants would say "well, they should be better"- oh, can you do better? - here's a Stick, "oh, no thanks, have to go...." So be very proud of your work here.

The song was very listenable, emotive and your lilting side came through with those really nice pull offs. It appeared you were "in position" and you can still be "in position" if that is a good comfort zone for you, but when you have repeated notes, like you did with your pinky finger, you should alternate fingers for control, dynamics and all the other great reasons Greg has and shows on his DVD Free Hands. So bop between the ring finger and the pinky and then on the last note of the repeat set yourself up for the next passage or where you need to reach or be.

As I tell my students and mentees, no CD comes with an excuse sticker and if you find yourself talking over a CD or a video saying "ahh, I missed that Dm7, or I was late coming in there, or the drums were too high, or missed that vocal pop or hot spot" stop and re do it. re mix it, or fix it. You will NEVER be able to be in all places at once, all over the world now with Youtube, and be able to talk over your mistakes on product you put out too early. This live unedited video is rough ( as I discussed in another post) so don't be too tough on yourself, but if you really can't sleep at night or have cognitive dissonance over it, then re-do it. Because when you are unbelievably famous, TMZ will surface it!

Don't worry about covering a song- in the sixties it was de rigueur and even Clapton covered himself with Layla! You are among the classiest, intelligent and supportive musicians on the planet in the Stick Family, so please keep them coming and 9 more and you can play out. No Kidding- at least a good hour set at coffee house, open stage or art gallery!

Great job and kudos on the post,
Dave Brosky

A very pleasurable listen! Good job! I enjoyed it.
Tom

Yeah man, that was nicely done. A solid performance, really enjoy watching that left hand take care of business.

Respect ! I still haven't got the nerve to record a video and post it, and i'm playing for 5 years now !


Cheers,
Bas

I agree with everyone, this is a very solid and enjoyable performance. Your timing is great, that something I always have to work on. You look relaxed and like you were enjoying yourself. Kudos!

-Eric

Well played! Nice tone, good time, good song.

Marty