October Sixteen

Laid-back Folk, Pop, Latin Fusion (instrumental)

POISED.STY Poised Celtic Ballad

2474:Bass, Acoustic Held Ev 085
3101:Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm
RealDrums=BodhranCelticSlowReel Ev 16
3545:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CelticBalladSoft Ev 075
1543:Synth Pad, PopBelieve Ev 16 065
2773:Harp, Rhythm Celtic 16ths Ev 075
2771:Guitar, Nylon, Rhythm AndesHuayno Ev 16 085

Other instruments:

Lead Guitar : Takamine nylon string GC1-CE

Concert Vibes, Glock (Reason 11 samples).

Nice relaxing music. Sure like the mix you put on everything. I really liked it when the harp came in - very nice.

That is a great selection of BiaB tracks to backup up your nice nylon playing.

The bodhran was nicely understated in the very good mix.

Enjoyed it!

J&B

I like the mood of the intro, but in my opinion it somehow does not fit to the mood of rest of the song.

But, overall, I think it's a beautiful and relaxing song and I like it, nice arrangement and a great guitar melody.

Now the important question: why October 16?

Brian, you are a "Master of Melody", I like all your arrangements. This one has to be a love song to someone special.
And I felt the key change coming before it happened.
Absolutely great job !

Particular congratulations on getting the bodhran to sit well...I was battling with it a couple of weeks ago.
A sweet sound piece thing for certain.

Yes, the melody is gorgeous and the playing superb!!! Take care. Greg

Hi Brian,

Top guitar playing and lovely melody.

Well done.

Best Regards
Nigel

This is some really sweet music

Super chops and an outstanding mix

To really nitpick I don't think you need that intro guitar part. Personally I think it distracts from the song but that is only my opinion.

Regardless this is a masterpiece.

Loved it.

Hi Brian ...

I always like your instrumentals - well thought out and nicely mixed. That Takamini sounds so sweet! And your playing is meticulously good - perfect touch and intonation! what a listening pleasure!

Alan

Brian

Nicely played and produced. The song has a very pretty melody.

Very well done.

Peter

A really smooth instrumental. Well-balanced and soothing.

I enjoyed it!

Rob

For me, by far one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard on here. The melody line is out of this world - your playing of it is immaculate and heartfelt. The storytelling is immense. I want to cry.

The entry of that other instrument, whatever it is, up there in the higher register, is perfect - as are the bells which follow.

Have you got the actual sheet music to this? I would most likely buy a copy, if it were available, if only for myself to look at, as I listen.

I am, for once, speechless. This is not "just a song", this is a classic. This should be in the guitar repertoire, if only as an encore or something (because it's short). In any case: BRAVO. Hats off and respect to you.

P.S. I'll disagree with others on here ... I would keep the intro, were I you. I feel like I can see why it's there. In any case: EVERY musical choice on here is masterfully done ... I wouldn't personally change a thing.

Ghostgum,

You do such a lovely job on your instrumental arrangements . . . this is no exception. They way you weave in the different instruments and sounds throughout is impressive—crisp from start to finish. Outstanding!

I do tend to agree with a couple of the others above about the intro. It’s fine, and doesn’t take away from a stellar offering, but it does seem a bit different from what follows.

Hope all is well in your world,

Deej

Hi James,

Thank you for your comments.
Unfortunately, I am one of the most illiterate musos on the planet. I neither read nor write those strange squiggles on paper that they call notation. To compensate for this disability, I seem to have been given a reasonably good ear.

Brian,
Very pretty instrumental. Very smooth guitar playing. Mix is very clear & easy listen. Enjoyed it.
Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Thanks, Brad

Thank you!

This bodhran track was different to most. I had a shaker built-in, which gave it an almost Latin feel.

Thanks, B.D.

I'm still working on an alternative intro and, as for your important question, Bass Thumper seems to have answered it.

Thanks, BT. I grew up in an era when melody was paramount. As we moved into the 60s and 70s it became more about the beat. The, in the 80s and 90s the beat scene was swamped with electronic arps and patterns. Nothing like variety!

Thanks, Ray. All I did was dial the volume down to 60.

Thanks, Greg. Glad you liked it.

Thanks, Nigel.

Thanks, Peter.

Hi, I've sent you a Private Message :-)

Thanks, Mario, I appreciate your critique. As I mentioned to one of the other listeners, I'm working on an alternative intro.

Thanks, Alan. Some tracks are really hard work but this one flowed quite nicely.

Thanks, Peter.

Thanks, RnAM, glad you liked it.

Thank you, Misha. I appreciate your comments.

its not my genre but this is EXCEPTIONAL.

kudos. you are very talented.

LOVELY ENDING !!

happiness

om

Soft and laid back tune. I like Takemine.

Vic

Thanks, om.

Thanks, Vic. Appreciate it.

Lovely song Brian. Really like the tone of your nylon acoustic. Melody was excellent and the backtrack was perfect for you song. Well done

Very pleasant to listen to! Lovely work on the guitar, and the arrangement.

I assume you picked 10/16 because it's National Feral Cat Day?

Dang. I thought I disguised it well.

Hi Ghostgum,

There is a lot of sweetness in your composition. It is ideal for a cozy atmosphere. It's pleasant to listen to.

Kindly regard
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash

Brian,

A very pleasant piece. Nice tracks, good mix.
Impressed again by the sound you get from your nylon - well recorded, nicely played.

fj

OOOoo. I love music like this. Great job, Brian. Man, excellent choices for BiaB accompaniment. That Takamine sounds so sweet and you play it with the perfect personal passion.

Thanks, Floyd.

The Takamine is currently my favourite instrument for recording. My Ibanez only has a sound-hole pickup and the lack of an internal mic means that none of the warm acoustic tones are captured.

Thanks, Marty. Glad you enjoyed your listen.

Nice melody, great musical choices, a smooth listen. Like that Takamine a lot.

Hi Ghostgum really clear mix and love the guitar phrases excellent job very professional, good stuff Eric