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Topic: Astor Piazzolla's "Soledad" - video |
Susan Alcorn (deceased)
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Posted 27 May 2015 7:02 pm |
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For those of you who might be interested . .
"Soledad" (Spanish for "loneliness" or "solitude") is a piece written by the Argentinean nuevo tango composer Astor Piazzolla. It's also the title song of my new album.
https://youtu.be/mfIXaEum_ZM
I hope you enjoy it.
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"So this is how you swim inward. So this is how you flow outwards. So this is how you pray."
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Daniel Policarpo
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Posted 27 May 2015 7:23 pm
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| Outstanding! Astor Piazzolla is somebody I cannot say enough about. I can't imagine another steel player doing his work justice. Thanks for that treat, Susan. |
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Jim Cohen
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Ed Brooks
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Seattle Washington, USA
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Posted 27 May 2015 8:57 pm
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Beautiful, that made my evening.
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 28 May 2015 1:47 am
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Simply beautiful.
I love the full, very Spanish chords that come near the end.
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Susan Alcorn (deceased)
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Baltimore, MD, USA
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Posted 1 Jun 2015 10:52 am
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Thanks, Charlie, Ed, and Daniel. I'm glad you liked the video.
The arrangement I played was transcribed (by ear) from Astor Piazzolla's quintet version - bandoneon, guitar, piano, violin, and bass. It was such a beautiful song that from the first time I heard it (28 years ago) I knew I'd have to find a way to record it. The challenge with this piece (and the other Piazzolla songs that accompanied it on the new album) was that I had to distill the essence and, as much as possible, the structural integrity onto one instrument with twelve strings, some pedals, knee levers, a thumb, and three fingers. There were places where I was able to get it for the most part note for note, other places where it was possible if I worked on it a lot, and other places where I had to make executive decisions and write my own version.
Here, for comparison's sake, if you're curious, is the original version that captivated me so much all those years ago and still does:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie115Qa5REw
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"So this is how you swim inward. So this is how you flow outwards. So this is how you pray."
- Mary Oliver
Last edited by Susan Alcorn (deceased) on 2 Jun 2015 6:30 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Micky Byrne
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United Kingdom (deceased)
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Posted 2 Jun 2015 2:08 am
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Susan....that was just beautiful. You do your own thing and you do it brilliantly 
Micky "scars" Byrne U.K. |
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Jim Cohen
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Charlie McDonald
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Posted 2 Jun 2015 4:58 am
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Chopped liver is a delicacy in some parts....
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Susan Alcorn (deceased)
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Baltimore, MD, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2015 5:26 am
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Oops. My apologies, Jim; I guess I typed and hit send before looking.
So . . .
Jim Cohen, incredible steel guitarist (I speak for all of us), musician of rapier wit and intellect that you are, thank you so much for your comment. I'm glad you liked the video.
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"So this is how you swim inward. So this is how you flow outwards. So this is how you pray."
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Jim Cohen
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Philadelphia, PA
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Larry Jamieson
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Walton, NY USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2015 6:10 am
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| Beautiful, very nice. Thanks for posting. |
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Micky Byrne
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United Kingdom (deceased)
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Posted 2 Jun 2015 7:02 am
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More chopped liver here Susan Lol 
Micky "scars" Byrne U.K. |
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Susan Alcorn (deceased)
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Baltimore, MD, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2015 7:15 am
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Oh my God, Micky! When it rains it pours. Micky, you are not chopped liver either, and I am so sorry.
And Larry, thank you.
I am, appropriately, chastened.
So anyway, there's this song "Soledad" that is a quintet of blah blah blah, and I did this and that to adapt it to etc. etc.
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www.susanalcorn.net
"So this is how you swim inward. So this is how you flow outwards. So this is how you pray."
- Mary Oliver
Last edited by Susan Alcorn (deceased) on 6 Jun 2015 6:38 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Micky Byrne
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United Kingdom (deceased)
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Posted 2 Jun 2015 7:32 am
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Easy to overlook Susan I couldn't see the decal on that clip....was it the MSA 12 stringer??
Micky "scars" Byrne U.K.
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Susan Alcorn (deceased)
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Baltimore, MD, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2015 9:58 am
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"Scars", it was a 12 string Anapeg.
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"So this is how you swim inward. So this is how you flow outwards. So this is how you pray."
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Ken Byng
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Southampton, England
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Posted 2 Jun 2015 11:18 am
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Very impressive Susan. That piece will make some of your detractors sit up and listen and TAKE NOTICE.
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Micky Byrne
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United Kingdom (deceased)
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Posted 2 Jun 2015 12:41 pm
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Thanks Susan....and the first time I've been called by my Nic name Lol I like that.
Micky "scars" Byrne U.K. |
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Susan Alcorn (deceased)
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Baltimore, MD, USA
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Posted 4 Jun 2015 8:18 am
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Thanks, Ken, I'm glad you like it. Piazzolla's music has a special place in my heart.
Detractors. It feels kind of weird, though it's not unusual in music, to have detractors (I remember once in the British Steelies forum being compared to Adolph Hitler), but everyone has their own tastes in music. As for myself, I cannot think of one steel guitarist whose music I dislike (except for Jerry Garcia, Robert Randolph, and myself); I feel there is something to learn from everyone.
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"So this is how you swim inward. So this is how you flow outwards. So this is how you pray."
- Mary Oliver
Last edited by Susan Alcorn (deceased) on 6 Jun 2015 6:39 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Chris Gabriel
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Oregon, USA
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Susan Alcorn (deceased)
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Baltimore, MD, USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2015 6:06 pm
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Thanks, Chris; and maybe I will sometime.
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www.susanalcorn.net
"So this is how you swim inward. So this is how you flow outwards. So this is how you pray."
- Mary Oliver |
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Gil Berry
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Westminster, CA, USA
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Posted 9 Jun 2015 1:50 pm
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| I am in awe. This is beyond beautiful and that Anapeg guitar is incredible. My compliments. It is the best thing I have ever heard you do. A musical masterpiece. |
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Susan Alcorn (deceased)
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Baltimore, MD, USA
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Posted 22 Jun 2015 11:50 am
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Thanks Gil, I'm so glad you liked it! And yes, that Anapeg is quite a special steel guitar.
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www.susanalcorn.net
"So this is how you swim inward. So this is how you flow outwards. So this is how you pray."
- Mary Oliver |
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Danny Sneed
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Morristown,Az.U.S.A.
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Posted 23 Jun 2015 6:07 pm
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| Great music, I really like it. great job. |
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Susan Alcorn (deceased)
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Baltimore, MD, USA
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Posted 9 Jul 2015 2:05 pm
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Thanks, Danny.
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www.susanalcorn.net
"So this is how you swim inward. So this is how you flow outwards. So this is how you pray."
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