Here' s some real elevator music for y'all

[Rik 21]

Hi y'all, long time no see, lurking sometimes for old time sake.  I used to be a half decent guitar player, posted quite a bit on the old forum. After coming to terms with my disabilities , started to noodle again over a backing I heard our resident jazz guitar guru Kenny ply some bop lines over. My version is way worse ;).

Anyway, have a listen if you like :

 

 

[freddy j 353]

Hey Rik.  Glad to see you participating on the new forum.  You betray yourself when you say that this song is "worse".  I think that you have done a terrific job on this cheery jazz number.  I enjoyed listening and thank for posting.

[Rik 21]

Hey Freddy, thanks for listening, you’re too kind

[Grem 2,338]

If this is the music in the elevator,  let me ride! LOL

 

I think you did a fine job. Good guitar tone and your playing was excellent. Fit right in with the song. Good job.

[Larry Shelby 12,374]

I really like it!  It's relaxing, which is what Jazz is all about!
Nice work Rik!

[bjornpdx 588]

Rik
Very cool indeed. Great job!

[Rik 21]

Hey cclary,grem and bjorpdx, thanks so much for listening. Glad y’all seem to like it :)

 

[markno999 29]

Rik,

Great to hear some new music from you and this track sounds fantastic.    One of the things I really like about your playing is your timing and groove are always impeccable.   Many guitarists struggle with timing.     You hit all the right notes and keep it flowing smoothly all the time..   Great stuff and look forward to hearing more.....

 

Regards

[Rik 21]

Hey Mark,thanks so much forlistening and the nice comment, much appriciated

 

[amiller 186]

I like to think that I like any style of music as long as it’s played well.  I like this song...great job!😊👍

[Rik 21]

Hey miller, thanks for listening glad you like my playing  

[kennywtelejazz 1,043]

Hi Rik ,

I like what you did Your version is a good listen 

You had nice octaves going during the songs opening phrases .. I enjoyed  the  space and breathing room you left open as the song played .

Yeah , nice use of electric Gypsy type of scales and sounds , Sounds good man .

 

all the best,

 

Kenny

[Rik 21]

Hey K enny, thanks for listening, and the nice comments, so glad you noticed the octaves, with my dissabilities it’s like wringing blood from a stone to get everything in sync ; )

[Wookiee 879]

Good to hear you playing again Rik, as my specialist says keep them moving as much as possible, the hands and wrists that is.

[emeraldsoul 1,074]

Rik nice in the pocket feel all the way. You play better than that old bustard, Father Time.

-Tom

[Rik 21]

Hey John, thanks for listening, use it or lose it

Hey  emeraldsoul, thanks, I’m feeling particulary anachronistic right know

 

[jwnicholson78 65]

That's some fine noodling, indeed.

[Rik 21]

Hey jw, thanks for listening, glad you like noodles

 

[thegaltieribrothers 173]

Hi Rik,

Like this cool relaxing guitar improvisation - well worth a listen.

Thanks for sharing.

Good Job! 

regards

paul

[Rik 21]

Hey Paul, thanks for listening, glad you find this relaxing