Another Day In Paradise - Phil Collins

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@pkboo3
Hi Pam. Glad you enjoyed my version of the song and that you’re also a Phil Collins fan. Yes the riff was fun to learn and play.

Yes the original is a piano song with little acoustic guitar fills here and there but with a bit of experimentation you can pretty much make any song your own on solo acoustic guitar. I’m pleased you enjoyed my take on it.

@NicoleKKB @Majik
Thanks for the listen Nicole and Keith. I’m pleased you both enjoyed the strum change dynamic. As I’ve said to others above, the original is quite different with multiple instruments, drums etc. So I tried to add my own ‘interest’.
Thanks again for taking time to listen and comment.

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Oh, Gordon, what a sincere and truthful performance!
Thank you.
And great guitar job with this not simple song.
Leo

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Wow Gordon that was really impressive! Man i am on and off on the forum lately, but you my dear Sair are still developing and with every single cover you are introducing more and more fancy stuff! Awesome interpretation, thanks for sharing!

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@crocodile1 @adi_mrok
Leo, Adrian. Thanks so much for taking the time to listen and comment. I’m pleased you enjoyed my version of this great song.

I’m trying to put a bit more into my songs now with little lead lines, but as I said to David earlier, it makes things more difficult and the ‘one takes’ might suffer. :woozy_face:

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Terrific performance again Gordon. Well done sir!

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Thanks for the listen and kind comments Ian. Much appreciated.

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Hi Sar,
Not sure how this one slipped by me. I like it and the fancy pick work you’re doing. Maybe the vocals could have been delivered with a bit more power behind them. But that is subjective for sure. Great sounding job of it mate and do take good care!

LB

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Thanks for the listen and taking time to comment LB.

Yes you’re right there. For some reason I just couldn’t find the right key for my voice on this one.

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Hi Gordon,

Back when Mr Collins was on a roll and smashing out some great tunes. (As well as a starring role in Buster.)

Really nice rendition - and poignant at this time of year with so many struggling.

Digger

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@Digger72 Hi Stephen. Thanks so much for the listen and taking time to comment.

Yes the song is particularly poignant at this time of year.
I was in Glasgow city centre the other day and the number of people begging and sleeping on the streets was quite distressing. The contrast between them and all the others (including me) spending money on Christmas presents was very thought provoking.
Just like the words in the song we pretend we don’t see them.

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I don’t know how I missed this one Gordon, but I listened to it about 10-15 times in a row right now.

An amazing rendition of an all time classic. Thank you very much for sharing!

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Very well done, Gordon! I enjoyed it! I’m more of a Gabriel fan than a Collins fan, but that song worked great with your acoustic rendition.

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And the prize goes to……:joy:
Thanks Luka, I’m glad you enjoyed the song so much. It’s another one for the album! Great to hear from you, hope all good with you.

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Hi Kevin. Yes the Genesis thing splits opinion doesn’t it.
Thanks for the listen and comments, much appreciated.

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I’ve never done new year resolutions, but here’s one for 2024:
I’ll put together Gordon’s greatest hits album and post it over to you :smiley:!

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Really enjoyed that Gordon. Loved your rhythm man. Great song by a great artist played beautifully. :clap::clap::clap:
You have inspired me to do some Phil songs.

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Thanks for the listen Ron and I appreciate the kind comments.
Yes, Phil has a load of terrific songs many of which could be stripped back and played acoustically without his signature drumming skills

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Hi Gordon @sairfingers ,

I am also a big fan of Phil Collins, I really like your version of this song, very nice to listen!
Could you share the “tab” of the riff?
Thank you.

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@Cyril_fr
Hi Cyril. Wow you’ve dug up an old one! Thanks for the listen and kind comment. As for the tab for the riff I’ve never written it down. I made it up to approximate the original riff which of course is piano based. It’s simply formed by using the notes - plus a couple of others - from the chords in the song. Em7, D, Dsus2, A7. I’m sure you can work it out.

If you’re interested I’ve recently posted another Phil Collins song here.
Do You Remember? - Phil Collins

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Thank you for the chords. I will play the video in slow motion to watch your fingers!
I have seen your new video, that’s what makes me search for others. I am a beginner, “Do you remember” seems to be more difficult to play (barre chords).
Thank you again!