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Post by michaelwatts on Aug 4, 2018 16:08:00 GMT
Because why not?!
I hope you enjoy it, I shot this video in Paris earlier this year. It was a gorgeous day.
There'll be more in this series in the coming months
Stay Tuned
MDW
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Post by bleatoid on Aug 4, 2018 18:29:56 GMT
Ah, man that was just lovely!
The problem, for someone like me, with listening to wonderful playing like that, Michael, is that I'm disinclined, rather than encouraged, to pick up my own guitar for a little while - seems rather pointless!
I take heart though, from a theory I have, which is that the better one gets at something, the more self critical of one's own performance one becomes - like the pro golfer cursing himself for hitting a 5 iron 230 yards and only finishing 10 feet from the pin.
You see - you'd be far happier way down here at my level Michael....
Peter
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Post by jonnymosco on Aug 4, 2018 19:39:19 GMT
Great vid, nice logo.
Jonny
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Post by michaelwatts on Aug 4, 2018 20:17:43 GMT
Ah, man that was just lovely! The problem, for someone like me, with listening to wonderful playing like that, Michael, is that I'm disinclined, rather than encouraged, to pick up my own guitar for a little while - seems rather pointless! I take heart though, from a theory I have, which is that the better one gets at something, the more self critical of one's own performance one becomes - like the pro golfer cursing himself for hitting a 5 iron 230 yards and only finishing 10 feet from the pin. You see - you'd be far happier way down here at my level Michael.... Peter Thank you for watching Peter, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and although it was tongue in cheek I'm not having that. I've had my posterior handed to me in person by everyone from Eric Roche to Pierre Bensusan, Andy McKee and Clive Carroll and if I can keep playing after that then you can keep playing after this! As for self criticism, I'm not even going to go there. I suffered from it most when I was younger and a much better player (gods I was strong) and now my crippling self doubt and I get along quite well. MDW x
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Post by michaelwatts on Aug 4, 2018 20:19:59 GMT
Great vid, nice logo. Jonny Thank you Jonny! I see you and Mr Sands have something in the pipeline, I look forward to enjoying the results. I can't take any credit for the logo though but I did a podcast interview with the man who designed it, also a keen guitarist. You can find it here should it be of interest. See you soon I hope mate MDW
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Post by ocarolan on Aug 6, 2018 13:08:19 GMT
Very nice indeed Michael - a little too smartly dressed for blues, though it din't seem to affect the playing. Ace! Keith
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Post by leoroberts on Aug 6, 2018 13:48:09 GMT
Very nice indeed Michael - a little too smartly dressed for blues, though it din't seem to affect the playing. Ace! Typical blues player... all fur coat and no knickers (or, in Michael's case: all blazer and no socks )
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Post by grayn on Aug 6, 2018 14:39:17 GMT
Very classy all round. Lovely video.
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Post by Martin on Aug 6, 2018 15:19:53 GMT
Outstanding, Michael. What a lovely fat tone you've squeezed from that little guitar, superb playing and the video is really nicely shot
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Post by garynava on Aug 7, 2018 15:24:57 GMT
Great video and playing- really enjoyed it. michaelwatts am I correct in thinking that the early L1s are archtop/back instruments? Cheers Gary
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Post by michaelwatts on Aug 7, 2018 15:35:37 GMT
Very nice indeed Michael - a little too smartly dressed for blues, though it din't seem to affect the playing. Ace! Keith I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you there Keith. There are standards to aspire to in all aspects of The Blues!
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Post by michaelwatts on Aug 7, 2018 15:36:05 GMT
Very nice indeed Michael - a little too smartly dressed for blues, though it din't seem to affect the playing. Ace! Typical blues player... all fur coat and no knickers (or, in Michael's case: all blazer and no socks ) Ha! Very good!
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Post by michaelwatts on Aug 7, 2018 15:36:23 GMT
Very classy all round. Lovely video. Thank you Grayn
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Post by michaelwatts on Aug 7, 2018 15:36:46 GMT
Outstanding, Michael. What a lovely fat tone you've squeezed from that little guitar, superb playing and the video is really nicely shot Thank you Martin, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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Post by michaelwatts on Aug 7, 2018 15:37:19 GMT
Great video and playing- really enjoyed it. michaelwatts am I correct in thinking that the early L1s are archtop/back instruments? Cheers Gary That's right Gary, and thanks for watching!
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