Cats in the Cradle

[Philb]

Well done! Nicely done on the 12 string with smooth chord changes, singing and playing at the same time. Way to play!

[Loraine]

Really appreciate your critique @Philb ! The song sounds fuller and smoother on the 12 string.

[albert_d]

You are brave to try to get and keep all those strings in tune. Your chord transitions have really smoothed out. And your confidence has really grown over t your journey with TAC. Thanks for sharIng. (And the song has been a real parenting warning when my boys were still in the nest.)

[Loraine]

I wish I had heeded better parenting skills and not been so busy while raising children. The cycle does repeat itself too.

I truly appreciate your kind words and encouragement. I can actually see the improvement, which is colossal for me seeing where I started from and where I am today. And I still want to keep progressing and getting better. I’ll never be a Billy Strings or Tommy Emmanuel, but I’ll be happy with the guitarist I’ve become and will be!

[KevinZ]

Hey that 12 string sounds great might have to break mine out now. Nice job on everything. 👏👏 always liked that song

[Loraine]

Thanks @KevinZ . I love playing the 12 string, but I can only play it so long, because it is a dreadnought and my body rejects it eventually. Lol Not every song was meant for the 12 string either. I play around with the 6 string, 12 string, and electric on different songs to see which sounds the best. I thing the 12 string would be great with some of your songs Kevin, especially with your voice. Just make sure neither overpowers the other. 🙂

[stevieblues]

That was great Loraine! I really like this song. I can see your improvement in playing the guitar and singing. I don’t know if I could do both at the same time. Thanks for sharing your video with us 🙂

[Loraine]

Thank you so much @stevieblues ! Sometimes I think the 12 string can cover up flaws better because it’s a fuller sound. I couldn’t put lyrics to songs for the longest time. I started practicing with Tom Petty and other similar songs where the lyrics followed the music tonally and at the same cadence. Then it just seemed to click one day.

[DiscostewLA]

Loraine – great job on this! Rhythm is locked in and your singing is great. This was always my favorite song as summer camp when I was a kid. Thanks for sharing this! I have to add this to my list to learn for sure. Rock on! 🤘

[Loraine]

Thanks @DiscostewLA ! I appreciate the nice critique on the rhythm and vocals. I’ve struggled with both, but they’re getting better.

I do have to say that I find humor in this being a song sung at summer camp. Seems like an odd topic to introduce at a camp for kids that were sent there by parents who may or may not have had time. No inference on your parents or their reasons. My brothers and I went to summer camp too in the Poconos every year. It’s just my warped sense of humor talking here.

[Mike-F]

That’s a lot of guitar!

Sounds good to me. Certainly better than anything I can play.

I tend to be very direct and honest so I’ve learned to keep my mouth shut. But…

I think your tempo is a little fast and if you slowed it down just a little you might find what you’re looking for. You’re AWESOME and I really want to play that guitar someday.😉

[Loraine]

@Mike-F I find your suggestion and what you call directness to be refreshing. I truly appreciate your critique, and you’re right, I did play it too fast, which I have a habit of doing when recording. I think it goes back to when I used to play too slow, and I forced myself to play faster than what I hear while playing. Hope that makes sense. Anyway, thank you for your honesty, and thank you for your compliments.