Astrud Gilberto, born on March 29th in 1940 in Salvador, Brazil.
Here she is singing "The Girl from Ipanema" in 1964.
...and singing Corcovado.
...and Fly Me to the Moon
I like it Bruno. I have been an Astrud Gilberto fan for a long time. She sings pleasingly and she is also a competent guitarist.
I was, and still am, into the Brazil 66 style stuff from another day. All hail Sergio Mendes. Astrud did some gigs with that group. (Mags, I also dig Herb Alpert and that Brassy sound).
I am actually a more devoted fan of classical guitar music, like that of Ana Vidovic, Tatiana Rhyzkova, and a few other spectacular "finger style" wizards.
Beautiful singing and music. I think I'll line some of this stuff up for a little seduction of the wife. 8)
Cool :tellmemore:
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:44:30 PM
Cool :tellmemore:
If you are replying to me, my wife and I both share an enjoyment of romantic music. :dance:
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Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 31, 2020, 11:44:30 PM
Cool :tellmemore:
If you are replying to me, my wife and I both share an enjoyment of romantic music. :dance:
Music is great, lucky for you and your wife that you both enjoy it :grin:
Some people don't like any type of music. I don't get how that's possible. :notsure:
Quote from: Icarus on March 31, 2020, 02:22:49 AM
I like it Bruno. I have been an Astrud Gilberto fan for a long time. She sings pleasingly and she is also a competent guitarist.
I was, and still am, into the Brazil 66 style stuff from another day. All hail Sergio Mendes. Astrud did some gigs with that group. (Mags, I also dig Herb Alpert and that Brassy sound).
I am actually a more devoted fan of classical guitar music, like that of Ana Vidovic, Tatiana Rhyzkova, and a few other spectacular "finger style" wizards.
Quote from: Dark Lightning on March 31, 2020, 02:59:24 AM
Beautiful singing and music. I think I'll line some of this stuff up for a little seduction of the wife. 8)
I've been in love with Miss Girtrud since I was a young boy, and have loved Brazilian styled music, especially jazz for a long time as well. Composers like Antonio Carlos Jobim or Armando Marcal. I know Pat Methany lived in Rio for several years which had a great influence on his music as well.
Another favorite composer of mine was Luiz Bonfá, especially his song Manha de Carnaval.
I learned to play this song several years ago, so the other day I sat down and played it again after posting this thread about Astrud and reading the comments.
I decided to record myself, and so as a meager gift to my fellow members here at HAF here is my performance of Manga de Carnaval.
Please note: I haven't played this song recently, so I had to actually get out the sheet music to remember part of it. Also, I need to replace the strings on my guitar, and the nails on my right hand are in horrible shape right. I tell you this to try and make up for the somewhat poor performance.
I also apologize as I had to trim the video at the end because for some reason the audio cuts out whenever I record a video (Not sure why, it will record the first few minutes ok, but then cuts out the last 60 minutes or so...been playing around with the settings on my phone, but haven't been able to figure out why this keeps occurring)
Anyway folks here is me playing Manha de Carnaval for your pleasure.... :-\
^ most impressive Papasito. You are playing like a guitarist with some real skills.
Have you ever played Cavatina? That is one that grabs me every time I hear it. Even more intensely emotional if you have seen the movie that featured that piece. I am told that it is not particularly difficult but that it challenges the left hand rather much.
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 04, 2020, 09:22:21 PM
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Anyway folks here is me playing Manha de Carnaval for your pleasure.... :-\
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/12GFedbwdzFa0g/source.gif)
I envy you, Papasito, because I cannot play any instruments. The only way I can only satisfy my love of music is by listening to talented people like you.
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 05, 2020, 04:44:27 AM
I envy you, Papasito, because I cannot play any instruments. The only way I can only satisfy my love of music is by listening to talented people like you.
Hear hear!
Quote from: Icarus on April 04, 2020, 11:25:50 PM
^ most impressive Papasito. You are playing like a guitarist with some real skills.
Have you ever played Cavatina? That is one that grabs me every time I hear it. Even more intensely emotional if you have seen the movie that featured that piece. I am told that it is not particularly difficult but that it challenges the left hand rather much.
Thank you Icarus, I appreciate the kind comment. :)
Unfortunately I haven't learned that piece yet, but it is certainly one of the most enduring arrangements for guitar, and I daresay one of the most memorable moments from that wonderful movie you alluded to.
I get a lot of my sheet music from a gentlemen named Per-Olov Kindgren. Below is him performing Cavatina, but as he mentions in the comment section of the video the arrangement for this piece isn't yet available on his sight. (Link to his site is available below the video) I'm just waiting on him to publish the arrangement....hopefully soon.
Per-Olov's comment on performing music
Quote"– Silence is a key element in my music. Before the music starts, the silence is full of expectations and excitement. The silence returns when the music ends, but now it is filled with echoes that invade the silence. My thoughts remain immersed in pictures that linger beyond the sound of the guitar. These moments are vital to the creative process: nevertheless they last only a few moments".
I wanted to post this second video of a performance of the same song by a street musician named Mark Allen, very haunting and beautiful...I have a hard time understanding how the folks walking by can just keep going on about their business without taking a few minutes to stop and enjoy such a heart-felt performance. I think they may regret the decision these days.
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 05, 2020, 04:44:27 AM
I envy you, Papasito, because I cannot play any instruments. The only way I can only satisfy my love of music is by listening to talented people like you.
Thank you Hermes, that's a very kind compliment indeed. :)
Quote from: Tank on April 05, 2020, 07:05:27 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 05, 2020, 04:44:27 AM
I envy you, Papasito, because I cannot play any instruments. The only way I can only satisfy my love of music is by listening to talented people like you.
Hear hear!
Thank you as well Tank, I appreciate it as well :)
Quote from: Magdalena on April 05, 2020, 03:47:30 AM
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Anyway folks here is me playing Manha de Carnaval for your pleasure.... :-\
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/12GFedbwdzFa0g/source.gif)
I'm beyond words knowing Salma enjoyed my performance,....I am at a loss for words... :love:
Thanks Mags :hug:
Thank you for posting that, Papasito Bruno! It's a wonderful tune, and you do a fine job with it. Nice restrained use of vibrato. :)
Quote from: Recusant on April 05, 2020, 04:57:08 PM
Thank you for posting that, Papasito Bruno! It's a wonderful tune, and you do a fine job with it. Nice restrained use of vibrato. :)
Gracias Recusant, gracias... :thumbsup2:
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 05, 2020, 04:53:49 PM
Quote from: Icarus on April 04, 2020, 11:25:50 PM
^ most impressive Papasito. You are playing like a guitarist with some real skills.
Have you ever played Cavatina? That is one that grabs me every time I hear it. Even more intensely emotional if you have seen the movie that featured that piece. I am told that it is not particularly difficult but that it challenges the left hand rather much.
Thank you Icarus, I appreciate the kind comment. :)
Unfortunately I haven't learned that piece yet, but it is certainly one of the most enduring arrangements for guitar, and I daresay one of the most memorable moments from that wonderful movie you alluded to.
I get a lot of my sheet music from a gentlemen named Per-Olov Kindgren. Below is him performing Cavatina, but as he mentions in the comment section of the video the arrangement for this piece isn't yet available on his sight. (Link to his site is available below the video) I'm just waiting on him to publish the arrangement....hopefully soon.
Per-Olov's comment on performing musicQuote"– Silence is a key element in my music. Before the music starts, the silence is full of expectations and excitement. The silence returns when the music ends, but now it is filled with echoes that invade the silence. My thoughts remain immersed in pictures that linger beyond the sound of the guitar. These moments are vital to the creative process: nevertheless they last only a few moments".
I wanted to post this second video of a performance of the same song by a street musician named Mark Allen, very haunting and beautiful...I have a hard time understanding how the folks walking by can just keep going on about their business without taking a few minutes to stop and enjoy such a heart-felt performance. I think they may regret the decision these days.
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 05, 2020, 04:44:27 AM
I envy you, Papasito, because I cannot play any instruments. The only way I can only satisfy my love of music is by listening to talented people like you.
Thank you Hermes, that's a very kind compliment indeed. :)
Quote from: Tank on April 05, 2020, 07:05:27 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 05, 2020, 04:44:27 AM
I envy you, Papasito, because I cannot play any instruments. The only way I can only satisfy my love of music is by listening to talented people like you.
Hear hear!
Thank you as well Tank, I appreciate it as well :)
Quote from: Magdalena on April 05, 2020, 03:47:30 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 04, 2020, 09:22:21 PM
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Anyway folks here is me playing Manha de Carnaval for your pleasure.... :-\
(https://media1.giphy.com/media/12GFedbwdzFa0g/source.gif)
I'm beyond words knowing Salma enjoyed my performance,....I am at a loss for words... :love:
Thanks Mags :hug:
"I envy you, Papasito,
..."
"most impressive Papasito.
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I'm sorry but this just doesn't sound the same in Spanish. :lol:
**Ahem**
I apologize...
Must be the wine and my dirty mind.
Continue...
Play another one,
PB.
Please.
Thank you.
:grin:
Thanks Mags, and I'll record and post another song soon, I mean I want to keep Salma happy 8)
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 07, 2020, 07:53:15 PM
Thanks Mags, and I'll record and post another song soon, I mean I want to keep Salma happy 8)
Yes, let's keep Salma happy.
:grin:
Can't wait to see your new video. :)
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Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 07, 2020, 07:53:15 PM
Thanks Mags, and I'll record and post another song soon, I mean I want to keep Salma happy 8)
Yes, let's keep Salma happy.
:grin:
Can't wait to see your new video. :)
Ok, here's me performing Vilvadi's "Concerto for Lute in D minor"
I apologize for the sound quality as it's not the best. Understand I'm somewhat new at recording myself performing. I've used my cell phone which has better quality, but for some reason the audio keeps bugging out on me after a couple minutes and I still can resolve this issue. So for this recording I used my notebook, but I'm not crazy about the sound.
Also, I still need to put new strings on my guitar (Just received them in the mail the other day, so I'll do that this weekend)
Plus, I did this in one take with obvious mistakes, but I didn't have time to record again.
Anyway please enjoy, and thanks for listening.
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Anyway please enjoy, and thanks for listening.
Wow! That's nice,
PB.
Thank you for keeping us entertained with your talent during these difficult times.
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Anyway please enjoy, and thanks for listening.
Wow! That's nice, PB.
Thank you for keeping us entertained with your talent during these difficult times.
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Thank you for listening, and I'm really glad you enjoyed it Mags; plus I'm glad I am able to keep Salma happy 8)
I have another Vivaldi piece I may post later today.
Not too many mistakes, and those were minor. Thank you for posting that, Papasito Bruno. :bravo:
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 17, 2020, 06:19:55 PM
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I have another Vivaldi piece I may post later today.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/26gs7RXX8IWnnCbRu/giphy.gif)
Cool. Looking forward to it. :grin:
Quote from: Recusant on April 17, 2020, 10:40:49 PM
Not too many mistakes, and those were minor. Thank you for posting that, Papasito Bruno. :bravo:
Thank you kind sir, I appreciate it :)
That was done in one take, and to be honest with you I'm more nervous playing for the video than I am playing for a live audience...not sure why.
Thanks again.
Here's me playing: A. Vivaldi: Largo fromn "The Four Seasons " Winter
:P :P
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 18, 2020, 06:43:41 PM
Here's me playing: A. Vivaldi: Largo fromn "The Four Seasons " Winter
:P :P
Oh, very nice and soothing in these days of pestilence. May I respectfully request
Recuerdos de la Alhambra by Tarrega?
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 18, 2020, 06:43:41 PM
Here's me playing: A. Vivaldi: Largo fromn "The Four Seasons " Winter
:P :P
Ah...Yes.
I think the key word here is, "Largo."
From Spanish
largo, from Latin
largus.
Yes?
:grin:
Quote from: hermes2015 on April 19, 2020, 04:21:19 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 18, 2020, 06:43:41 PM
Here's me playing: A. Vivaldi: Largo fromn "The Four Seasons " Winter
:P :P
Oh, very nice and soothing in these days of pestilence. May I respectfully request Recuerdos de la Alhambra by Tarrega?
Gracias Señor :hug:
I'm sorry, but Recuerdos de la Alhambra, by Tarrega is outside my realm of talent...the issue for me is being able sustain the tremolo required to play the song.
I wish I could play it, then I could die peacefully knowing I have achieved greatness. :guitar:
Since this is an atheist forum I thought the next song I would post is the old Christian hymn, "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.
Thanks again Hermes 8)
Quote from: Magdalena on April 19, 2020, 04:40:28 AM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 18, 2020, 06:43:41 PM
Here's me playing: A. Vivaldi: Largo fromn "The Four Seasons " Winter
:P :P
Ah...Yes.
I think the key word here is, "Largo."
From Spanish largo, from Latin largus.
Yes?
:grin:
Thank you Mags, I really have appreciated your kind comments :daisies: :hug2:
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 19, 2020, 05:07:28 PM
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:daisies: :hug2:
Right back atcha,
PB.
Tell me,
PB, do you sing as well?
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:daisies: :hug2:
Right back atcha, PB.
Tell me, PB, do you sing as well?
A little Mags :o. Maybe I'll post something with me singing in it,...might be a good way to get banned from the site. :P
Here's me playing the old religious hymn "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" on steel strings, a little different sound and feel than nylon. I personally like it better on nylon strings so maybe I'll repost with me playing it on the classical guitar.
Enjoy 8)
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 22, 2020, 01:42:36 AM
Here's me playing the old religious hymn "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" on steel strings, a little different sound and feel than nylon. I personally like it better on nylon strings so maybe I'll repost with me playing it on the classical guitar.
Enjoy 8)
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ShortSplendidAmericantoad-size_restricted.gif)
Very nice, PB.
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:daisies: :hug2:
Right back atcha, PB.
Tell me, PB, do you sing as well?
A little Mags :o. Maybe I'll post something with me singing in it,...might be a good way to get banned from the site. :P
:lol:
It can't be
that bad.
~Let's see it. :tellmemore:
:grin:
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:daisies: :hug2:
Right back atcha, PB.
Tell me, PB, do you sing as well?
A little Mags :o. Maybe I'll post something with me singing in it,...might be a good way to get banned from the site. :P
:lol:
It can't be that bad.
~Let's see it. :tellmemore:
:grin:
U
Okay, you asked for it, so here it is...Just Breathe, by Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam.
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 22, 2020, 08:14:31 PM
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:daisies: :hug2:
Right back atcha, PB.
Tell me, PB, do you sing as well?
A little Mags :o. Maybe I'll post something with me singing in it,...might be a good way to get banned from the site. :P
:lol:
It can't be that bad.
~Let's see it. :tellmemore:
:grin:
Okay, you asked for it, so here it is...Guaranteed by Eddie Vedder, from the Into the Wild Soundtrack.
Wow! Very nice.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/9aPBhThp26KIg/giphy.gif)
I couldn't watch it here, but I was able to watch it by going to youtube.
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Quote from: Magdalena on April 22, 2020, 10:50:56 PM
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:daisies: :hug2:
Right back atcha, PB.
Tell me, PB, do you sing as well?
A little Mags :o. Maybe I'll post something with me singing in it,...might be a good way to get banned from the site. :P
:lol:
It can't be that bad.
~Let's see it. :tellmemore:
:grin:
Okay, you asked for it, so here it is...Guaranteed by Eddie Vedder, from the Into the Wild Soundtrack.
Wow! Very nice.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/9aPBhThp26KIg/giphy.gif)
I couldn't watch it here, but I was able to watch it by going to youtube.
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Hey Mags...First off, and more importantly I'm really sorry you're going through some issues right now, and aren't feeling your best. I hope your manager cuts you some slack, as they should.
That really sucks.
I'm thinking about you... :(
Glad the song cheered you up some.
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:daisies: :hug2:
Right back atcha, PB.
Tell me, PB, do you sing as well?
A little Mags :o. Maybe I'll post something with me singing in it,...might be a good way to get banned from the site. :P
:lol:
It can't be that bad.
~Let's see it. :tellmemore:
:grin:
Okay, you asked for it, so here it is...Guaranteed by Eddie Vedder, from the Into the Wild Soundtrack.
Wow! Very nice.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/9aPBhThp26KIg/giphy.gif)
I couldn't watch it here, but I was able to watch it by going to youtube.
Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.
Hey Mags...First off, and more importantly I'm really sorry you're going through some issues right now, and aren't feeling your best. I hope your manager cuts you some slack, as they should.
That really sucks.
I'm thinking about you... :(
Glad the song cheered you up some.
That's nice of you to say. :)
It wasn't
that bad. ::)
It was almost like this:
:grin:
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 22, 2020, 08:14:31 PM
Okay, you asked for it, so here it is...Guaranteed by Eddie Vedder, from the Into the Wild Soundtrack.
PB, I could be wrong but isn't this
Just Breathe by Pearl Jam?
Quote from: Magdalena on April 23, 2020, 08:19:14 PM
Quote from: Papasito Bruno on April 22, 2020, 08:14:31 PM
Okay, you asked for it, so here it is...Guaranteed by Eddie Vedder, from the Into the Wild Soundtrack.
PB, I could be wrong but isn't this Just Breathe by Pearl Jam?
Yes it is...I've been practicing how to play Guaranteed. Guess that song was stuck in my head when I posted it.
I'm so stupid. :o
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Okay, you asked for it, so here it is...Guaranteed by Eddie Vedder, from the Into the Wild Soundtrack.
PB, I could be wrong but isn't this Just Breathe by Pearl Jam?
Yes it is...I've been practicing how to play Guaranteed. Guess that song was stuck in my head when I posted it.
I'm so stupid. :o
No, you're not.
You just made a mistake, that's all.
...And to fix that mistake, now you're gonna have to make a video of you playing and singing,
Guaranteed by Eddie Vedder.
:grin: