A Minor Melancholy

PeterB7858

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Just noodling with the PRS and this came about.

Am, Fmaj7, G, Am x2
Dm7, G, C, Am; Dm7, G, Am x2
Repeat and stir...

Unedited take (except for some EQ tweaking and squeak reduction); AKG small diaphragm condenser mics in X/Y configuration about 30 cm from the 14 fret. I added the "silky strings" to "liven" it up a bit :-)

I took the photo in Tasmania earlier in the year.

See what you think.

Kind regards,

Peter.

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Hits: 2276
Comments: 38
Fans: 20
Plays: 70
Downloads: 18

Uploaded: Nov 12, 2014 - 01:59:05 PM
Last Updated: Nov 12, 2014 - 04:13:06 PM Last Played: Mar 30, 2018 - 07:05:48 AM

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Keywords:

Melancholy (80), acoustic (812)

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PRS Angelus acoustic guitar

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Comments

empireofwhh	empireofwhh said 1342 days ago (November 12th, 2014)
	One of my.. One of my favorite things to listen to (and subsequently play when I'm by myself) is stuff just like this. It suits just about any mood even though it's inherently sad sounding. Very beautiful. I listened t some of your other creations and you have an excellent singer/songwriter/folk voice. Keep up the good work! Check out my latest song called One Magic Butterfly

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1340 days ago (November 14th, 2014)
	Noodling Thanks, ewhh. I appreciate you dropping by and also having a listen to some other songs. Yes, noodling around on a guitar is very relaxing (and a great time waster... :-)) Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

Narad	Narad said 1341 days ago (November 13th, 2014)
	A Minor Melancholy filled with a majorly beautiful and serene play ! Check out my latest song called Whale Canto

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1340 days ago (November 14th, 2014)
	Major Minor A majorly nice comment, too, Harald. Thanks, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

Charday	Charday said 1340 days ago (November 14th, 2014)
	Another treat from the legendary Peter!, Well maybe notorious? lol. Always a pleasure, very nice buddy! Jd. Check out my latest song called Payin' The Piper w/Awigze

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1340 days ago (November 14th, 2014)
	That other guy... Legendary? Notorious? You must be talking about that other guy :-) Just noodling around... Take care, JD. Regards, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

Fire_Angel	Fire_Angel said 1340 days ago (November 14th, 2014)
	Very nicely done. This is a beautifully played little tune that has a real moody feel. Sophisticated stuff made to sound easy, but we know it isn't, you're just making it sound easy with your huge skill-set. Check out my latest song called Dreamer's Dance.

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1340 days ago (November 14th, 2014)
	Embellishments Thanks, FA. Simple melody and simple chords. The trick is in the embellishments :-) Thanks for the kind words. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1340 days ago (November 14th, 2014)
	just noodling? i have to think you have more than five fingers on one hand. there are places where it comes off as two players, so nicely done Peter. Check out my latest song called Feeding The Sharks

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1339 days ago (November 15th, 2014)
	Animate inanimate... Thanks, Vic. Ah, those hammer ons and pull offs always make things sound a bit flashier than they really are. :-) I appreciate you stopping by and am glad you enjoyed it. Just re-cycling bits and pieces really, but this guitar stares at you and demands to be played. It is like having a pet :-) Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

Philip18	Philip18 said 1339 days ago (November 15th, 2014)
	A Minor Melancholy Beautiful tone to that guitar! Gentle tune, relaxed mood. I like the synth/strings supporting it too. Time used profitably, I say. Check out my latest song called Everyone is Different

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1339 days ago (November 15th, 2014)
	Variations on a theme Thanks, Philip. Just exploring variations on some themes I have visited this year. I have a song that you, and perhaps, Franc, might be interested in working on. I will send a demo through soon, Peter. P.S. We booked our flights. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 1339 days ago (November 15th, 2014)
	Minor Lovely sounding stuff. Check out my latest song called Closing hour

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1339 days ago (November 15th, 2014)
	Stuff and nonsense Thanks, Vic. Just some stuff and nonsense :-) Guitar and recorders might work well together? I'll have a think. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

richard13	richard13 said 1338 days ago (November 16th, 2014)
	Truly beautiful A lovely, contemplative 3-minute drift. Thanks Peter. d/l'd Check out my latest song called one last night with you

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1338 days ago (November 16th, 2014)
	D/L :-) Thanks, Richard. Glad you liked it. I appreciate your time and kind words - and the D/L :-) Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

tmcfate	tmcfate said 1338 days ago (November 16th, 2014)
	minor I like the tech notes. A great piece, some thing I always aspire to. The strings(?) are placed in a thoughtful spot. I thought it was a recorder at first but I just finished listening to Vic Dessel's piece! Check out my latest song called All The Way Home

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1337 days ago (November 18th, 2014)
	Inspiring Thanks. The guitar inspires me to keep posting instrumentals :-) Yes, "silky strings" from Logic Pro X. I appreciate your kind words. Regards, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

Warren Smith

Warren Smith said 1337 days ago (November 17th, 2014)

Noodle notes
One of the joys of MacJams is getting access to these kinds of postings. There should be a category called "Noodle." You may simply be stringing together a set of themes and variations you've been playing over a stretch of time. But beyond that what I hear captured is a musician fully in tune with his instrument .. playing at a comfort level that is sweet to eavesdrop on. That's the other merit of this place .. that despite the decline in the infrastructure .. it still gives us an astonishing immediacy. You are half way around the world from me .. and yet MacJams and the Internet makes it feel like I am sitting in the same room .. watching you reach for your guitar and launch this noodle. I love that.

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PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1337 days ago (November 18th, 2014)
	No.3 with noodles Thanks, Warren. Yes, MJ is still a great place, despite the current lull in enthusiasm by some (most...). I do aim to produce recordings that are "in the room" so I am glad that you are liking the style. Noodle would be a good category :-) Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

egobandit	egobandit said 1336 days ago (November 18th, 2014)
	such a great sound coming from that PRS, the strings are a very nice touch in this, beautiful how this just flow out of you ! Check out my latest song called waiting on clarity

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1331 days ago (November 23rd, 2014)
	Just me and my guitar :-) Thanks, Tim. It is a fine guitar and it seems to bring out the best in me. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

paul f. page

paul f. page said 1336 days ago (November 18th, 2014)

Pleasantly sorrowful...
Kind of a lament, but not so sad as to be off-putting. Your skill with your instrument allows you the freedom to "noodle" and make a lot of sense of things simultaneously. I especially like the stopped chords and the hammer-on effects at some of the cadences. Beautifully performed, Peter, and such a pleasant experience to hear. (The photo: I wouldn't want to meet up with that fellow!!!).

Check out my latest song called Caprice

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1331 days ago (November 23rd, 2014)
	Good description "Pleasantly sorrowful" is a good description, Paul. Glad you like noodles :-) Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

TobinMueller	TobinMueller said 1334 days ago (November 20th, 2014)
	Articulate warmth Mellow and embracing sound. So well mic'd! Thanks for sharing this. Check out my latest song called Momentary Undertow

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1331 days ago (November 23rd, 2014)
	A while... Thanks, Tobin. Recording such a rich, resonant guitar has taken me a while to get something that I am happy with. This is starting to get there. Glad you liked the piece. Kind regards, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

J_Gretch	J_Gretch said 1334 days ago (November 20th, 2014)
	A Minor Melancholy This does have a minor feel to it but the bridge\chorus part takes my ear in a different direction...almost like an ascending feeling of hope. Such a lovely piece Peter..thanks for sharing. Check out my latest song called Cass Corridor redux-L

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1331 days ago (November 23rd, 2014)
	Nuances Thanks, J-man. Just enjoying the nuances and tones that this guitar throws up, really. Glad it came across okay. I appreciate you dropping by. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

J_Gretch	J_Gretch said 1334 days ago (November 20th, 2014)
	ps cool photo....bit of a shutter-bug myself :) Check out my latest song called Cass Corridor redux-L

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1331 days ago (November 23rd, 2014)
	Taking the opportunity The photo was one of those ones where I was driving past, saw it and thought, that would make a good photo, and by that stage I was 100 m down the road. But I did stop and walk back :-) I need to do that more. Peter Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

Bob Rodgers	Bob Rodgers said 1331 days ago (November 23rd, 2014)
	I like the chord sequence you used Peter, a lovely minor piece that you play so well. Very much enjoyed. Bob Check out my latest song called The Lonely Man

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1331 days ago (November 23rd, 2014)
	Exploring Thanks, Bob. I guess I was exploring linking "phrases" between the chords and this simple set opens itself to a lot of variation. Glad you enjoyed it. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

bud	bud said 1331 days ago (November 23rd, 2014)
	Intimate and thoughtful it's really great to be able to drop in on a moment like this. Your guitar sounds great and you are clearly at ease and it the groove. Nice. Check out my latest song called Polar Vortex

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1331 days ago (November 23rd, 2014)
	Back in the groove? Thanks, Kevin. How soon till you can get back in the groove, guitar-wise? It would be killing me. I appreciate you dropping by, and your kind words. Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

ste	ste said 1329 days ago (November 26th, 2014)
	you can clearly play and have a good sense of phrasing in this piece. hear theme from MASH in there Check out my latest song called songbreak

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1328 days ago (November 27th, 2014)
	Every chance Thanks for dropping by. Glad you liked it. Same key as the MASH theme so every chance :-) Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways

Hydrogen3	Hydrogen3 said 1328 days ago (November 26th, 2014)
	Very well Played! The acoustic balance is perfect in my book. The synth in the background accompanies the guitar well. This in nice as is but would also sound great with vocals. Awesome tune! Check out my latest song called Pipe Dreaming

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 1328 days ago (November 27th, 2014)
	You never know... Thanks, H. Glad you liked how it can across. Yes, I can imagine this might work with some vocals. You never know... Take care, Peter. Check out my latest song called The Parting Of The Ways