Blackbird by Paul McCartney.
This was the second acoustic cover I ever learned (second of four - I wasn’t very prolific in my repertoire of covers). This song is quite extraordinary because the finger-picking is very complicated while remaining entirely catchy. It’s the most quintessential display of great acoustic songwriting that you could ask for. But, Mr. McCartney doesn’t need any introduction or kind words from me; this songs speaks for itself.
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My name is Jimi Brady, and I'm a musician. I'll be using this blog to promote acoustic music and acoustic artists - signed or unsigned - as well as my own acoustic music. Feel free to submit your own original work, too. I will occasionally post music that isn't technically acoustic, but is in the spirit of acoustic music. Thank you for listening, traveler.
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- Original acoustic music only, please!
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• Submit your original music. Windemere
Home by Jimi Brady.
This recording could be better. I plan on rerecording a few of my videos while I’m in New Orleans for the next few weeks. In any case, this song is a bit more straightforward than any of my others.
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Rachel Sermanni -Marshmallow Unicorn
Marshmallow Unicorn by Rachel Sermanni.
Such a beautiful song. Her voice is wonderful, and the guitar-work is what I’d imagine optimistic melancholy might sound like.
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(Source: maggiemariie)
Luz y Cielo by Javier Reyes.
As you’ll see, this piece is not played on an acoustic guitar. I’ve decided to post it, however, due to the fact that it’s entirely “acoustic” in nature, and I imagine that it’s difficult to find an 8-string acoustic guitar. In any case, this song is absolutely phenomenal. It’s soft, introspective, and tasteful. This guy is the other half of Animals As Leaders, too, so his reputation precedes him.
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Neon by John Mayer.
It never be said that John Mayer can’t play the shit out of a guitar. I wasn’t even aware of this song until just now, and it’s brilliant.
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Entre dos Aquas by Paco de Lucia.
The master of flamenco guitar - this man needs no introduction. If you play guitar and you’d like to feel inferior for seven minutes, watch this video.
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J’attendrai Swing by Django Reinhardt (Quintette du Hot Club de France).
Possibly one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time, and he only played with two fingers (the other two were burned in a fire). His violinist, Stephane Grappelli, is such an integral part of Django’s music, too, and that’s no less the case in this video.
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For Mom by Buckethead.
Buckethead is exceptional at everything he does, including acoustic music.
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Tracing Hearts (no vocals) by Jimi Brady.
This is the second track off of my upcoming album, Windemere. This recording could have been better and there’s one small error, but I find it to be a nerve-wracking song to play, so I posted it as-is. This song has a bit of everything: plectrum-picking, finger-picking, chicken-picking, slapping, fast arpeggios, etc. I’ll try to record a version with vocals while I’m in New Orleans for three weeks (during which time I’ll be playing on the streets on the weekends).
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Tango Agricole by Antoine Dufour and Tommy Gauthier.
This song is so incredibly fun to listen to.
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