Rik 21 Posted July 29, 2019 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 : 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freddy j 353 Posted July 29, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rik 21 Posted July 29, 2019 Hey Freddy, thanks for listening, you’re too kind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grem 2,338 Posted July 29, 2019 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Shelby 12,374 Posted July 29, 2019 I really like it! It's relaxing, which is what Jazz is all about! Nice work Rik! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjornpdx 588 Posted July 30, 2019 Rik Very cool indeed. Great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rik 21 Posted July 30, 2019 Hey cclary,grem and bjorpdx, thanks so much for listening. Glad y’all seem to like it :) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markno999 29 Posted July 30, 2019 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rik 21 Posted July 30, 2019 Hey Mark,thanks so much forlistening and the nice comment, much appriciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amiller 186 Posted July 30, 2019 I like to think that I like any style of music as long as it’s played well. I like this song...great job!😊👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rik 21 Posted July 30, 2019 Hey miller, thanks for listening glad you like my playing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kennywtelejazz 1,043 Posted August 1, 2019 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rik 21 Posted August 1, 2019 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 ; ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wookiee 879 Posted August 1, 2019 Good to hear you playing again Rik, as my specialist says keep them moving as much as possible, the hands and wrists that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emeraldsoul 1,074 Posted August 1, 2019 Rik nice in the pocket feel all the way. You play better than that old bustard, Father Time. -Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rik 21 Posted August 1, 2019 Hey John, thanks for listening, use it or lose it Hey emeraldsoul, thanks, I’m feeling particulary anachronistic right know 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwnicholson78 65 Posted August 2, 2019 That's some fine noodling, indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rik 21 Posted August 3, 2019 Hey jw, thanks for listening, glad you like noodles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegaltieribrothers 173 Posted August 3, 2019 Hi Rik, Like this cool relaxing guitar improvisation - well worth a listen. Thanks for sharing. Good Job! regards paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rik 21 Posted August 3, 2019 Hey Paul, thanks for listening, glad you find this relaxing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites