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  • Wren in the woodpile

    Posted by Moonhare on December 22, 2021 at 4:01 am

    This is the last part of my 90 Day Progress Party challenge to post a piece on the forum each month. Last week I watched the live show by @RealKurt hosted by @Jim_Krozz and it was so inspiring I just needed to (in the words of The Who) “pick up my guitar and play!”. So I wrote a little piece inspired by the tiny bird with the HUGE voice here in the UK, the wren. It flits about in the wood piles in our garden like a little mouse but boy can it sing and it is LOUD! Hope you like this and thanks again to Kurt for inspiring me to push myself. 🤘😎🎸 Darren [Moonhare]

    https://youtu.be/Pz5hLtMw08o

    • This discussion was modified 4 years, 3 months ago by  Moonhare. Reason: spelling issues

    Moonhare replied 4 years, 2 months ago 23 Members · 46 Replies
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  • Loraine

    Member
    December 22, 2021 at 4:29 am

    Wow, very impressive @Moonhare ! Very nicely done, and your flatpicking was great. Cathcy tune, and I could envision the Wren flitting and singing.

    • Moonhare

      Member
      December 23, 2021 at 12:01 am

      Thank you @loraine. Even since recording this I’ve worked more on it and it’s helping my flat picking no end.

  • David_Leo

    Member
    December 22, 2021 at 5:02 am

    Very nice.

    • Moonhare

      Member
      December 26, 2021 at 2:09 am

      Thanks – it was a bit of a breakthrough moment for me.

  • Guitargeezer

    Member
    December 22, 2021 at 6:31 am

    Wow @Moonhare – You are one musically gifted dude!

    • Moonhare

      Member
      December 24, 2021 at 1:37 am

      Thanks so much. I’ve had so much inspiration from everyone here and looking forward to the new year and more to come. Gave a very happy and peaceful Christmas.

  • Bill_Brown

    Member
    December 22, 2021 at 11:30 am

    That was a great flat pickin’ original instrumental @Moonhare 👏🤩👏 @RealKurt should be proud to know that he was your inspiration for writing and performing this piece👍👍 Besides the flat pickin’, you also showed some awesome fretting hand work as well😱 Enjoy the Yule Tied Season my friend and best wishes for the New Year🎄😎🎁

    • Moonhare

      Member
      December 27, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      Hi @bill_brown and thanks for all the support this year. Wishing you and your family a very happy 2022 and a successful guitar geeky time ahead. 🤘😎🎸

      • Bill_Brown

        Member
        December 27, 2021 at 5:22 pm

        👍🤩👍

  • RealKurt

    Member
    December 22, 2021 at 12:05 pm

    Woohoo! Love it Moonhare, rock on brother!!! I’m still working on my flastpicking too, we’re at the same stage of our little journey, and this sounds great!!!!!!

    • Moonhare

      Member
      December 23, 2021 at 8:19 am

      Thanks. I’ve been playing through a few times and getting more proficient with each pass. Just so much fun. You have a great Christmas and see you on the other side of new year.

  • Kim-Fitz

    Member
    December 22, 2021 at 4:16 pm

    Really nice Darren

    • Moonhare

      Member
      December 27, 2021 at 4:44 am

      Thanks Kim. I had a blast working it out and I know where I want to imprive on it too.

  • Marisa

    Member
    December 22, 2021 at 8:32 pm

    Hi Darren, while I didn’t get to watch @RealKurt yet…I hope there is a way…you just inspired me! You are killing it! 🙌🏼

    • Moonhare

      Member
      December 23, 2021 at 12:07 am

      @Jim_Krozz has just posted a little edited section of the gig in the forum. Check it out. @RealKurt knocked it out of the park but also the Q and A and Jim’s wonderfully gentle interviewing style on the evening really made it a special event.

  • RealKurt

    Member
    December 22, 2021 at 10:51 pm

    Rock on Marisa 😁

  • Fly

    Member
    December 23, 2021 at 2:11 am

    Very nice reckon the the wren likes zeppelin getting a bit of that vibe wether it’s the timing or the great driving rhythm.

    • Moonhare

      Member
      December 26, 2021 at 2:11 am

      You have absolutely no idea how much of a smile that comment brought to me! Jimmy Page is my inspiration so thanks a million! 🤘😎🎸

  • bugmeist

    Member
    December 23, 2021 at 7:42 am

    That was excellent. I’m continually inspired by so many TAC members. (Just wish my fingers moved as fast as my brain). But when I practice, I get better and when I get better it’s more fun! Thanks Moonhare (and others) for continuing to inspire. Happy Holidays to all. “Be nice and play guitar”. (I just got my cap, lol.)

    • Moonhare

      Member
      December 28, 2021 at 9:43 am

      You know I wish my fingers (or at least my pick!) would move faster but it’s better now than when I started in April so at least I know the TAC method works!. Good luck with your guitar journey in 2022 and thanks for this encouragement. It means a lot.

  • Marty75

    Member
    December 23, 2021 at 8:59 am

    Wow @Moonhare I am impressed! You’ve come a long ways in a short time! Sorry I missed @RealKurt performance the other night. Life got in the way…😊😊😊😊😎

    • Moonhare

      Member
      December 28, 2021 at 11:35 pm

      Thanks so much. I know where I’ve still got to get to and it’s great to have those targets. Looking forward to the 90 Day Progress Party on Dec 5th. Hope you have a very happy new year.

  • ted_h

    Member
    December 24, 2021 at 6:01 am

    I loved it! Well written, well played!

    • Moonhare

      Member
      January 1, 2022 at 2:22 am

      Thanks a lot. I’m developing it into something proper that I hope to play when I pick up the courage to do a VOM.

  • stevieblues

    Member
    December 24, 2021 at 8:30 pm

    That was awesome Moonhare! 👏 Thanks for sharing an original song. Have a Merry Christmas! 🌲

    • Moonhare

      Member
      January 3, 2022 at 7:11 am

      Thanks so much and a happy new year to you. Perhaps see you at the 90 Day Progress Party on Wednesday?

  • Jill_M

    Member
    December 29, 2021 at 4:15 pm

    very enjoyable @Moonhare !

    • Moonhare

      Member
      January 4, 2022 at 9:08 am

      Hey thanks @Jill_M – Hoping to get it finished for a Virtual Open Mic by the end of my first year at TAC.

  • albert_d

    Member
    January 1, 2022 at 7:07 am

    Moonhare, this is the first song I’ve heard in 2022 and what a happy treat. So light and invigorating. My feet wanted to dance (but I can’t clog… wish I could). Thanks for your uplifting piece.

    • Moonhare

      Member
      January 4, 2022 at 9:09 am

      Thanks so much @albert_d – perhaps Tony can be persuaded to give tap lessons as well as guitar?? 🤔

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