Thanks for the listen and the feedback Molly. Much appreciated. Interesting comment on the dynamics. To my ears, there’s considerable dynamic range across the whole piece.
Cheers, Shane
Hey Robert,
Thanks for the listen and the kind words mate.
Yes, Im not much of a ‘bopper or a bouncer’ while playing.
It’s more if an internal ‘pulse’ I suppose.
There a few places in this one though, where I’m slightly ahead of the beat; a product I think, of the camera, and some extra tricky sections.
Cheers, Shane
Thanks Todd, for the great feedback. Glad you enjoyed it.
I highly recommend listening to the original Live in Boston recording; its on Youtube.
I still get captivated by it, after countless listens.
Cheers, Shane.
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This was so fun to watch. Truly inspiring!
Thanks for the listen and the kind words Richard.
Must have been a treat seeing Peter.
When I leave this place, he is the first person Im seeking out for a jam…
Cheers, Shane
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I agree with Molly
Its technically really well played and its a lot of work to reach such a level in skill , congrats !
but it lacks dynamics to really let it reach another dimension and grab not only the ears of the listener , but also their souls
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Thanks for the listen and the feedback Deborah.
Interesting you didnt pereceive any dynamic range either.
Cheers, Shane
I’m always open to something inspired by Peter Green. Thanks for sharing it was great.
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there are dynamics but you should go even further
this kind of piece needs to go real slow sometimes
mark the dynamics even more
I would never say something like this to a blues beginner or intermediate , if I tell you this its because you have the skill to go further
let it flow !
you ve got the technics , now let your soul speak through your guitar
I agree with Boris on that one :
if you reach that step beyond , you re at the pro level
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There is indeed, but I think that you have more in the tank and you could add more, and I also think that adding more would then take your performance to the next level and grab the listener - especially the ones that are not lifetime Peter Green fans and know the solo by heart.
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Superb, Shane, you are so inspirational. Such a treat to sit back enjoy the fruits of all your labour.
The vibes of FM and PG fully captured.
Where to next? Of course the pursuit of mastery is a sufficient end in itself.
But if I had a dream come true . . . the Sclay Trio laying down original blues in the style of PG and GM in a quiet corner of blues club.
Thanks for the input Deborah. And I agree. Greater dynamics would certainly be an improvement.
As I become more comfortable with the piece, and relax a bit more into it, that will hopefully evolve naturally.
Cheers, Shane
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Very kind words David, thank you.
There is still much improvement though. Timing, dynamics, articulation etc…
I’m really wanting to compose some more concrete original stuff, but its not happening as yet. Perhaps soon.
Hope all is well with you my friend.
Cheers, Shane.
And I guess you’ll hang up your guitar and still be able to say that.
All is good here, thanks. Even playing a bit again and performed at the last OM which is a win.
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Yes, I understand your point, and appreciate you taking the time.
Playing with the freedom you describe on a piece like this though requires a level of skill and experience that I’m not quite at, as yet;
In the next 2-3 years, hopefully so.
Cheers, Shane
Terrific stuff Shane, the others have said it all. This piece is a testament to the time and effort you’ve put into your chosen direction.
Well done mate.
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That was wonderful. So smooth and great timing. Lovely tone from that guitar too.
Thanks for posting.
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That was a delight to hear Shane! Lovely playing, touch and tone, sounded so much like PG. It’s such a pleasure to watch your recordings and see your progress over the years!
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Thank you Shane.
I’ve been in a place where community engagement and especially listening to recordings has been very low priority. But when someone pops a Greeny cover I had to take a peak and then seeing it was you, man you know how much I’m into early Fmc so a no brainer to hit play.
This just oozes Pete and that tone is to die for but a little softer to the version I heard in the past but works fine. Reworking this in the way you did was also very clever but shoot I missed Pete’s vocals on this one.
Some interesting comments and not sure I agree with some folks but I’ll leave that for another day. After all Pete was all about subtlety and those this does not reflect the full presence of the original recording that I recall, certainly captures Pete’s feel.
Good job all round 
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Hello Toby,
Thanks mate, for taking the time to listen, the kind words, and the feedback.
It can be a bit of a catch-22 playing Peter Green.
On the one hand I cant help myself. I hold him in the highest regard. Many of his songs and performances are truly sublime.
Many are also great teachers, which is an additional huge atraction.
For example, you could do a 6 month study on a song like Jumping At Shadows, and it would still have more to reveal. Peter Green has taught me a great deal so far about many things guitar, as he has done for many others I’m sure.
The flipside is that Peter’s touch and tone is simply otherwordly; unmatched in my view. To try to emulate it is a fools errand.
One runs the risk of sounding a bit dull in comparison. Even the other guitar ‘greats’ know this about Peter. He’s one of the very few who are unreachable by anybody.
Oh, and the vocals? Yes, what a voice he had. Perfect for his style too. Full of emotion. It gets overlooked alot because of his guitar playing; but he was first class vocally.
Next likely recordings? A couple of strummy, strummy tunes that take a temporary detour from the Blues; and by a fair margin.
Hope all is going OK in your world my friend.
Cheers, Shane
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