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Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda

Great tune! My band's been trying to get this one learned for a while but for some reason we've never gotten it off the ground. Now's the time I guess :)

So question for you John, how are you choosing the tunes for the SOTM? Got a randomized list, an overarching purpose, or is it whatever you're working on?

I'm not complaining at all :) Just curious.

Is there a suggestion box for future months?

Thanks!

Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda

Videos not available. Pourquoi?

Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda

Not available? I'm able to view. I hope there isn't some localization thing going on.

John in Oregon

Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda

Very odd John A. Even on YT same message 'unavailable'. Lee Benoit no problem though. Any chance video restricted in some way overseas?

Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda

Which videos are not available? The example versions? If so, there may be some localization blocking happening in which case there isn't much to be done.

John in Oregon

Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda

Normal service this side of the border.

Very well executed Sir John and nice fast pace, comfortable relaxed playing.Yeah you nailed it!

Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda

Thanks AJ. Now waiting for your version....

John in Oregon

Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda - Endings

Got a question for those folks working on this. How in the world do you end this song? In the Joe Falcon version, they do almost a shave and a haircut ending...I'm looking for something different. The S&aH tag just comes out of nowhere. I'm wondering if there is anyway to not have an abrupt ending...How are you ending it?

Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda - Endings

To me, this seems one of those songs that doesn't resolve to a definite ending - like the Ossun Special. It just wants to keep going.

Just figure it out and lets hear what ya got!!

John in Oregon

Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda - Endings

The lack of resolution is one of the reasons I'm not fond of this song.

Try closing on a triad that incorporates the traditional hanging note with the proper resolution. The effect is an interesting compromise.

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Still not happy about my ending, if anybody has a better one, I'm all ears.

Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda

Enjoyed it very much. Uplifting and danceable- if I could dance!- lots of interesting varied runs and the contrasting ending was effective.

Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda

Very nicely done! I like that ending. It worked well.

I particularly like the variations you did on the B-part of the song.

Thanks for posting. Good to hear other versions.

John in Oregon

Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda



Here's my effort, goes on a bit 'cus I was struggling to end it! Made up another turn.
Again on a slow handling G accordion.

I'd like to dedicate it to the memory of Greezy Mcgill- a mentor and friend, please forgive me for the flappy bass fingers.

Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda

Screen says "This video is unavailable."

Avail us, please, AJ.

Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda

My apologies, had made it private somehow. should work now else I'll post it again.

Re: March 2017 Song of the Month - Colinda

It works, AJ. Thanks for posting. It's good to see the various versions that people do.

Hey Ned - come on!! Let's hear it.

John in Oregon



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