Flix's Guitar Videos

[Flix 4,968]

With no real aim in mind other than just wanting to record my playing, I decided to try making and uploading some videos of me on guitar.  This is the test run, and it didn't turn out too bad for having a totally amateur setup.

I hope to improve my recording and publishing skills.  If anyone has any recommendations for the best software for editing and publishing audio/video (free or not) I'd be happy to hear them.

Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór is Irish Gaelic for "Big Fairy Mound, Little Fairy Mound," this is one of the oldest and best known Celtic tunes by the blind bard Turlough O'Carolan.

 

[Hooyaah 2,658]

That is most impressive, indeed, good sir! It is technically impeccable and lends true feeling and emotion.

[gogoblender 2,843]

19 hours ago, Flix said:

With no real aim in mind other than just wanting to record my playing, I decided to try making and uploading some videos of me on guitar.  This is the test run, and it didn't turn out too bad for having a totally amateur setup.

I hope to improve my recording and publishing skills.  If anyone has any recommendations for the best software for editing and publishing audio/video (free or not) I'd be happy to hear them.

Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór is Irish Gaelic for "Big Fairy Mound, Little Fairy Mound," this is one of the oldest and best known Celtic tunes by the blind bard Turlough O'Carolan.

 

Flix, I think you can do anything! I was in Ireland for a month visiting while camping there, this land was filled with so much music.  In pubs, on streets while people were walking or just humming and calling out. You've brought me back there with your video, I just wish I had something to offer for advice... but I do know one thing...when it comes to success on youtube, lots of content gets the head through the door.

I'm lookin forward to seeing more of this side of your talent!

 

gogo

[gogoblender 2,843]

P.s. that tapestry really adds to the atmosphere of this take

gogo

[Dragon Brother 616]

Impressive Flix Good luck with your continued efforts!

[Flix 4,968]

Trying another Irish ballad.  Still working on trying to get that pristine audio quality - definitely a work in progress.

 

 

[gogoblender 2,843]

5 hours ago, Flix said:

Trying another Irish ballad.  Still working on trying to get that pristine audio quality - definitely a work in progress.

 

 

This is my favorite of the two.  I like the tempo, and the sense of familiarity I hear with it.

more!

 

gogo

[Hooyaah 2,658]

It seems that oft an artist is less than completely satisfied with their work, while all the while its admirers are yet in awe. This is such a time.

[Flix 4,968]

This song is called Lucidity.  This one is improvisation. Instead of recording one of my dozens of old compositions (I've been too hard on myself for mistakes and tone issues), I decided to just record a fresh jam today. And this song just poured out. I hope you enjoy.

 

Sometimes songs just seem to fall into your lap, and if you're lucky you record them while they're fresh on your mind. This tune just came flowing out this lazy Sunday afternoon as I was playing on the couch. This piece doesn't have any of the polish or precision of a rehearsed composition, it is raw and in a way more genuine. Maybe someday I will develop it into a more fleshed out song.

[Hooyaah 2,658]

Bravo, it's magnificent! This is proof that sometimes it's most important to forget "trying to be technically flawless" and just play the music. Be the inspired conduit and let the piece be the source that speaks through you.

[gogoblender 2,843]

On 11/18/2018 at 10:27 PM, Flix said:

This song is called Lucidity.  This one is improvisation. Instead of recording one of my dozens of old compositions (I've been too hard on myself for mistakes and tone issues), I decided to just record a fresh jam today. And this song just poured out. I hope you enjoy.

 

Sometimes songs just seem to fall into your lap, and if you're lucky you record them while they're fresh on your mind. This tune just came flowing out this lazy Sunday afternoon as I was playing on the couch. This piece doesn't have any of the polish or precision of a rehearsed composition, it is raw and in a way more genuine. Maybe someday I will develop it into a more fleshed out song.

Great score whilst alongside me working this morning. Nothing too dramatic but  honest and telling it’s story of journey. Thanks for my accompaniment this morning. 

🤗

gogo

[Flix 4,968]

Here is an early Christmas present to get you into the holiday spirit.  This has always been one of my favorite songs to play on guitar.

 

 

[gogoblender 2,843]

15 minutes ago, Flix said:

Here is an early Christmas present to get you into the holiday spirit.  This has always been one of my favorite songs to play on guitar.

 

 

Nailed it

ans pretty expressive too

can tell yer feeling that as a favorite And appreciated the Christmas vibes!

😍😎

gogo

[Hooyaah 2,658]

The acoustical sensation from the guitar was amazing! I could close my eyes and imagine being inside a church sanctuary as a silent crowd sat in awe and absorbed each emotion-stirring note. That was indeed an unforgettable serving of Christmas spirit. Bravo, sir!

[Dragon Brother 616]

Great stuff Flix, carols and a christmas tree! Just the thing to get some christmas cheer going around here

[Flix 4,968]

Been a while since I recorded anything.  This is the outro of a song called "Floods" by Pantera.  I always thought it was very beautiful and feel compelled to play it whenever it rains.

 

 

[gogoblender 2,843]

This was a great end of weekend vibe.  We just came back from a long weekend with the family, sitting here, doing laundry, cooking and just chilling... this tune is great accompaninment and got me to thinking about the week coming up.

Thanks for the weekend soundtrack. You make me wish I'd stuck to the piano lessons as a kid

 

gogo

[Hooyaah 2,658]

Your impressive talent really shines throughout; I particularly like the reverb. Thanks for the treat!

[Androdion 868]

 

Actually the last time I've listened to Pantera a few months ago I jammed this album. You should totally jam Cemetary Gates off of the debut, great tune!

[Flix 4,968]

Some more mellow sections of hard rock songs recorded today.

 

 

[gogoblender 2,843]

Saw your post go up yesterday and saved the music for this morning over breakfast. Love the rendition.  All that hard practice  on scales To get it so smoother?😃.. I took piano for a few years when I was young and respect the work... though I was never as good .. thanks for sharing of your art.

😊

gogo

[Flix 4,968]

On 9/23/2019 at 4:38 AM, gogoblender said:

Saw your post go up yesterday and saved the music for this morning over breakfast. Love the rendition.  All that hard practice  on scales To get it so smoother?😃.. I took piano for a few years when I was young and respect the work... though I was never as good .. thanks for sharing of your art.

😊

gogo

That first section is something I've been playing for over a decade.  So it became kind of a warm up.  I finally decided the learn the rest (somewhat) of the song a few months ago.

[gogoblender 2,843]

2 hours ago, Flix said:

That first section is something I've been playing for over a decade.  So it became kind of a warm up.  I finally decided the learn the rest (somewhat) of the song a few months ago.

How did you start out.. self-taught or lessons? Just wondering if youtube has become of enuff of a "teacher" these days for young, voracious inner musicians looking for skills ... my nine year old Nephew ^^

 

 

gogo

[Flix 4,968]

Well, honestly the internet was almost enough of a teacher back in 1998 when I started!  Between guitar tablature (free online) and some videos I ordered from a catalog (really specific stuff like how to play Metallica and Black Sabbath riffs), I taught myself.

Having a buddy helps a lot too. I had friends who played guitar and they all showed me the kind of stuff they liked to play.  Also being in the school band helped a lot ( I played trombone and then string bass), in terms of learning rhythm and pitch.

I still learn from youtube.  I'm old enough to see it as the cornucopia of knowledge and entertainment that it is.  There are so many good channels for learning stuff.  Most of the ones I watch would probably be too advanced for a 9 year old beginner but I'm sure there's stuff out there.

In fact that first Celtic guitar video in this thread I learned from an instructional video I watched online.  I just repeated it over and over, pausing to learn each phrase and playing along with the recording.

I did eventually take classic lessons that resulted in the finger picking you see above.  It was definitely a big boost.  That was about 5 years into playing guitar though.

[gogoblender 2,843]

Love the value that the net gives to folks looking to learn.  I remember my piano teacher being a little impatient and this perhaps impacted my learning.  Love reading that you're self-taught and from the net... all the potential of being shared. 

gogo