Another Barry Galbraith Arrangement ...

Brian B. · #1 07-21-2011, 05:00 PM

Hello folks,

Okay, here's another. This one is a bit of a stretch for me (it's so lovely, though, I couldn't help trying it!). I probably should have waited a few days until it's under my fingers better, but my wife and kids are out for the day, so this seemed like a good chance. I added just a hair's breadth of chorus:

‪Love Walked In (arr. Barry Galbraith)‬&rlm; - YouTube

Should I drop of chorus? Here's more or less the same settings without it (though I have much better command of this song):

‪I Cover the Waterfront (arr. Barry Galbraith)‬&rlm; - YouTube

Thanks as always!

Brian

Philly112 · #2 07-26-2011, 01:43 PM

Hi Brian

I got an 'A' in my O level Latin in 1977 and wanted to reply in latin. But all I can remember is amo amas amat and agricola. C'est la vie (I failed my French though...).
Anyway I am not qualified to criticise as you are better than me... But I am also working through the BG books, and have 4 or 5 passable renditions.
I am now trying to work out what I am playing and why to try and improve my theory.
I also have this book which is along similar lines

Jazz Guitar Standards: Chord Melody Solos, Book & 2 CDs With 2 CD's: Amazon.co.uk: Various, Multiple Authors, Alfred Publishing: Books

Although I find it quite a bit more demanding...
There are a couple of common tunes to the BG books, and you'll find it interesting to see the different approaches.
Cheers
Phil

mr. beaumont · #3 07-26-2011, 01:49 PM

Second one sounds great. First one came up "not found."

I'd say you're ready to try your own arrangements too. Go for it.

Philly112 · #4 07-26-2011, 02:44 PM

On a seperate issue - Mr B, the samples on your website are stunning.
I absolutely loved Days of Wine and Roses and My Funny Valentine. I prefer your acoustic playing to a certain well known guy with bushy straggly hair, big teeth and a liking for stripey jerseys. Although I guess he is quite good too.

Cheers
Phil

mr. beaumont · #5 07-26-2011, 04:36 PM

Thanks Philly...that frizzy haired gent is one of my faves, so to be mentioned in the same breath as him is about as nice a compliment as I can think of...

FlatNine · #6 08-02-2011, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philly112

Hi Brian

I got an 'A' in my O level Latin in 1977 and wanted to reply in latin. But all I can remember is amo amas amat and agricola. C'est la vie (I failed my French though...).
Anyway I am not qualified to criticise as you are better than me... But I am also working through the BG books, and have 4 or 5 passable renditions.
I am now trying to work out what I am playing and why to try and improve my theory.
I also have this book which is along similar lines

Jazz Guitar Standards: Chord Melody Solos, Book & 2 CDs With 2 CD's: Amazon.co.uk: Various, Multiple Authors, Alfred Publishing: Books

Although I find it quite a bit more demanding...
There are a couple of common tunes to the BG books, and you'll find it interesting to see the different approaches.
Cheers
Phil

I have the Barry Galbraith book (Amazon.com: Mel Bay Barry Galbraith Guitar Solos (9780786665082): Jim Lichens: Books) as well as the one you mentioned above by multiple authors. To me, the songs on the multiple author book CD sound kind of sterile and "grooveless". On the other hand, the BG book CD, although a bit slow, seems to appeal to me a bit more. I'm wondering if the first book's CD was intentionally played like that as a learning aid.

hot ford coupe · #7 08-02-2011, 03:30 PM

Very nice arrangement, Brian. Is there any way you could post that arrangement? I'd love to take a crack at something like that.

BTW, Gallia est omnis divisa in partes tres. I took 3 years of Latin in high school and it was my favorite course by far. It's important to keep that language alive and not let is fall into oblivion. I recently found a copy of Caesar's Gallic Wars in an antique shop but I was hoping it was an early copy. This one only went back to 1898. Not far enough.