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 | composerclark said 174 days ago |
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More? Greensleeves is played very nicely, but what really took me to another place, listening-wise, was what followed. Really well done; love to hear more. |
 | MarkHolbrook said 174 days ago |
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Spectacular Always one of my favs... You have done it justice too! Love it. |
 | Peter Bauckham said 174 days ago |
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Wow this is amazing in every way - exquisite! Peter |
 | Feter said 174 days ago |
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Between Green Sleeves Majistical ....what can I say ..a touch of a true master ..the tone so awesome ..the feel so authnetic way to go my friend ,best of kind ..true to the subject and impressive creativity !!! Hats off !!! |
 | gail60 said 174 days ago |
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beautiful Bob, you have so much talent. It always, and I do mean ALWAYS, blows my mind to listen to your music. This is another gorgeous piece that although I have heard many times in my life, it never sounded better than right now. I love and understand your description very well and you did an absolute wonderful job here! How many words describe beautiful? Listen with your heart and you will hear it here. Thanks for sharing Bob! |
| Dadai said 174 days ago | |
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I must confess... I covet your skills on the acoustic guitar. Beautiful performance of a beautiful song. You give this a whole other dimension and interpretation.... interesting what a sad mood produces... for me often something deeper and richer than those songs from the up moods. Deep and tender song. Jack |
 | kassia said 174 days ago |
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wow exquisite is right. beautiful playing, gorgeous composition. You truly succeeded in expressing everything with this piece. Thank you. |
 | drakonis said 174 days ago |
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sentiment resonance. regret. despair. introspection. resilience. hope. There's an awful lot of deeply felt emotion poured into, and therefore pouring out of, this piece. Exquisitely paced, really wonderful choice of adding the light wafting "memory of distance" in the middle wash of ennui. Great recording, sounded fine on my little speakers, but yes, sounded achingly beautiful on headphones. This is one of those pieces that when you finish playing, the audience sits quietly in stunned silence for an awkward 10 seconds afterwards, before remembering that they should use their hands to both clap and wipe away tears. Absolutely beautiful and perfectly apropos rendition of this classic piece... as only you could do. I feel a lot of very personal feelings in this from you. Thank you for sharing them! ttfn, Drakonis |
 | Roxylee said 174 days ago |
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So amazing... and we are fortunate that you picked up your guitar when you were feeling sad. This is achingly beautiful, Bob. (and I wrote this before reading Drak's comment). All it's missing is the download button.:-) |
 | Dee1962z said 174 days ago |
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Between Green Sleeves Bob this sounds absolutely fantastic . I must admit you can't beat a real guitar :) I love the song Greensleeves too. You have done a marvolous job and that Guitar talks to you I can definately hear it again- telling you it loves you honest- seriousely you are one great guitar player and singer. I never ever get tired of listening to your wonderful music. And I hope you are not down in the dumps now and are feeling better my freind. Peace Dee x |
 | davisamerica2 said 174 days ago |
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If I could play guitar like this... ....I wouldn't work my mouth so much. I envy the satisfaction you must get from this. Very nice work. And will download now. Thanks for it. Terry |
| Birdman Wayne said 173 days ago | |
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Very wonderful piece Mr. Bob Greensleeves is a timeless favorite piece for me. I've always liked Blackmore's version of it (arpeggios) and I already composed a medley of some famous pieces with Greensleeves and hopefully will be posted in Christmas time.. Amazing playing and very nice job done here! Thanks for sharing. Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi |
 | J.A.Stewart said 173 days ago |
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Nothing Up Your (Green) Sleeves... but certainly some *magic* fingers below them, Bob. Lovely interpretation and performance of this timeless classic... and the promise of an intriguing extended extrapolation, to boot. Perhaps as your spirit lifts you will help move the tenor of this tune from melancholy to bittersweet. ;) --- Joe |
 | Moviz said 173 days ago |
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Loved the Greensleeves and then the other part came with that hauntingly dramatic shimmer in the background and it all went beautifully 'deep' and pensive/reflective. A wonderful listen Bob, Thanks; regards M |
 | dajama said 173 days ago |
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Terrific Beautiful playing, and excellent sound. You're right - it sounds great in the phones. You have such a great touch, my friend. Sorry to hear that sadness brought this out in you, but we are the beneficiaries of your soulfulness. Nicely done. Peace. |
 | TEXASFEEL said 173 days ago |
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Great Version Excellent guitar control. Very well executed. Fantastic break. Thanks for sharing. |
 | Scott Carmichael said 173 days ago |
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I can tell or I imagine that often, this is what the inside of your house sounds like... guitar on the porch... guitar in the parlor... guitar in the kitchen.... all played exquisitely.... brother Bob, you handle this with precision and heart... a great combination... I would say cheer up... but there might be another song in there first... carry on |
 | Vic Holman said 173 days ago |
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brings back some memories this is one of the first songs I ever played when I was learning to play guitar. Naturally. it didn't sound anything like this. But, it brought back the cool memories of just learning to play for the first time. Also, I really like how you expanded on the theme. excellent! |
 | kristyjo said 172 days ago |
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Really nice Clean and simple opening statement. Then, when you keep on letting it unfold, and then add the extra chordal colors... it's just wonderful. Really bittersweet, then, that second A section that goes up an octave. Just perfect. No, not particularly perky, but really beautiful. |
 | davisamerica said 172 days ago |
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right then bob sounds great on phones .... this is a beauty of a production and arrangement my friend .... thanks!! :-] |
 | thetiler said 172 days ago |
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Thanks for sharing ! sounds nice. Like the variations in sound. It is a real plus to come in with the chorus and harmonics and give that new age feel. Great idea, kinda reminds me of a rainy day instrumental. Good in and out fades in places, and then going back to that classical feel at the end! Nice! Thanks much for sharing and being such a good part of MJ. |
 | Ibstrat said 172 days ago |
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You have an amazing touch on the guitar-wonderful tone.Your phrasing is fantastic- nothing is ever rushed.I love listening to you play! |
 | SJB said 172 days ago |
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Greensleeves Hi Bob, I took your advice and went for the head phones. It's fantastic what you've done with this old Tudor hit - easily one of the best acoustic posts on MJs. All the best to you Steve |
 | Ejh said 172 days ago |
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Beautifully done, Bob... ...I like the arrangement, the performance is great, and you've done a fine job recording it... You're quite right that it sounds terrific over headphones. More than anything, the feeling on this is simply 'right'... Ed |
 | Bryan Bishop said 172 days ago |
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BrotherB Absolutely beautifull playing and production,one of my favorite songs,Always makes me feel at peace.Thanks ever so much |
 | ronnielong said 172 days ago |
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The sorrow of Ann Awesome. Good job my friend. Cheers |
 | lengold said 171 days ago |
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Just read all the above comments and can't think of anything extra to say except that I agree with everyone's well deserved praise of a fantastically played piece of beautiful music. Cheers Len |
| WeAreOne said 171 days ago | |
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Wonderful. Music. Simply beautiful. |
 | richardhowardjones said 171 days ago |
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MMMM Beeeyuuutiful. You shall be rewarded, sir. And are already with that ability. |
 | Mystified said 171 days ago |
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For some reason... ...playing or singing something in a minor key always makes me feel better. And Greensleeves has long been a favorite of mine (I even have an a cappella file of this lying around somewhere...) So, to hear your version is joy to my ears :) Beautiful, emotive, rich and poignant. Thank you for sharing it with us here. |
 | perceptualvortex said 171 days ago |
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Great This turned in cool directions that I wasn't expecting. It's really emotive and beautiful playing. |
 | rsorensen said 170 days ago |
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wow Greensleeves is perfect. a hard song to pull off with real feeling but you've done it. and what follows is pure gold. really well done. |
 | paul f. page said 170 days ago |
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Rhapsody... Bob, Just amazing what you have done with this. The layout of the tune is perfectly performed (and recorded); but it's your rhapsodic improvisation that follows that is so very captivating. The whole thing is so interestingly and carefully conceived and your playing is truly exquisite. I am spellbound. Peace. Paul |
 | Dbily said 169 days ago |
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oh man incredible!!! every second every nuance every change the layering is cool but my favorite part is the center cut...where you take it to another zone... very hip love it man this is great |
 | Robert Rayner said 169 days ago |
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Wow I wonder how many people have tried to play this over the years (me included) and have not been able to get it quite right. Not only do you play it perfectly, but add your own superb bit in the middle. (Loved the harmonics too) |
| quarkhead said 169 days ago | |
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Holy smoke Really amazing finger work! Great tune and so well played. Greensleeves itself is one of the most beautiful and enduring western folk melodies, and the B part was absolutely worthy of the pairing. Just beautiful work. |
 | biba_nova said 169 days ago |
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Nice work Guitar playing, production and ambience Nothing more I can add to what has already been said Bravo |
 | HenriROGERsoloandbands said 169 days ago |
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Acoustic Wonderfull version . |
 | Tadashi Togawa said 169 days ago |
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Britain Is the sky in Britain beautiful? Your guitar is beautiful. Terrific idea and harmony. |
 | Komrade K said 169 days ago |
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Terrific playing Sounded excellent over my crappy computer speakers.... KK |
 | ziti said 169 days ago |
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ouch so beautiful....i have heard you play beautifully before, but nevr more beautifully that this. total bliss great great music, my friend deepest bows to you z |
 | Macaudion said 169 days ago |
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Now I believe in, LSD flashback... Thoughts that I was having during the opening of this piece: "Sometimes it's a bit challenging to listen and comment on a tune in the way that I'd like to, but on music that doesn't reflect what I'm feeling inside...." "maybe I'll listen and be able to feel this tune some other time..." "I should start a forum to ask others how they deal with this little challenge..." The opening of this piece -- it sounded like you were telling a story that, initially and quite obviously, my mood didn't want to be present for. (I can clearly assess that my mood hasn't really wanted to be present for anything or anyone today -- but, I'm not in a bad mood) And then the "second movement" or, at the first transition on this, it sort of lifted me into a fairly surreal space where, I was listening, but not... - everything around me was the vibrations of the music - stuff got lighter - it was like all things started to float as if to be supported and "carried away" by this very PLEASANT, cloud of pain. The next thing you know I was saying to myself, self!, "it's over!"... "the music stopped" And then thought, "great!..., this would be the tune that he doesn't allow us the privilege of downloading..." I was really struck by how complex and multi-dimensional this piece is. Maybe it's just me, but even after listening to this a few times, (more like, over and over many times and again) each time I felt as if I was being transported into and by, a space of pain. Not just any pain, I'm talking the type of pain that at times, it's too deep and, unbearable - and so much so, that it tends to suspend reality closer to a place that is, not real... Likely, I'm thinking too much and maybe this is just meant to be another, "sad song". However, for me, this piece was apparently significant enough. Bob, your music is always mindful and heartfelt. And again, thank you! Macca |
 | mowguy3 said 169 days ago |
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Wow!!! I have nothing more to add. Just some fantastic guitar playing on a journey into a very creative mind. Thanks and be well, Russ |
 | chipan said 168 days ago |
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Green Sleeves I really love what you have done with this classic piece. Your playing is beautiful. I wish I could hear it live. chip |
 | bud said 168 days ago |
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Really wonderful Bob It's nice to drop in on the conversation with your old friend. I love what you did with the middle section. Very subtle and effective. |
 | Dj French Toast said 168 days ago |
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Nice : ) |
 | spitlogic said 167 days ago |
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dude I can feel the sorrow in this song. The playing is one of solitude and a shedding of that pain's skin. I usually begin to comment while I listen to a track, but I could do nothing until the song was finished. Well done sir. |
 | VicDiesel said 166 days ago |
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Sweeeeeeeet You've made that tune your own. I love the way you've developed it. I hope it gives you comfort. |
 | Hectorious said 164 days ago |
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very classy and very skillful my friend. Great job buddy!! |
 | sloparts said 164 days ago |
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Beautifully done Bob Sorry to be so late to the party, but life happens sometimes. Karen nailed it when she said this is exquisite, it is. Very open and expressive in all regards. Your playing is flawless, but you soul is showing here my friend. This is a truly wonderful piece, thanks you for sharing it with us. Ed |
 | DWL said 163 days ago |
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Another level thanks for this Bob. Apologies for the late start.... Cheers Dick |
 | lavalamp said 161 days ago |
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Outstanding Sweet piece. Can't believe I missed this on. Utterly beautiful. You always humble me with your playing. Dave |
 | Tom Atwood said 137 days ago |
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Lovely Great piece. Tom |
| Dbily said 94 days ago |
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cool song you are really good at guitar |
 | notsosweet said 42 days ago |
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!! Who doesn't love Greensleeves? I love hearing new takes on this old favorite and you've definitely done it justice, adding your own flair without taking away from the beauty of the original. |
Really nice Bob. Actually, this is better than Jeff Beck's old version (done so long ago...)
You've taken this piece to some wonderful new places over the years, eh?
I agree with Karen: EXQUISITE!
Be well!