So this is the current cut of the Waddesdon video. I’m playing an arrangement of ‘Second Time Around’ by Jimmy Van Heusen.
I’ll be putting this on my Solo guitar website soon, and also updating the audio for a clean version with no wind or aircraft sounds – I will miss the singing birds though!
Today was great fun, and very rock and roll! I spent the morning shooting some video with BucksTV to promote the MAD About Waddesdon Music Arts and Drama event. It’s happening over the weekend of the 25th and 26th of June this year.
Today was great because I was out on my own – as a solo guitarist – and playing tunes that I’ve written/arranged myself, or worked on, with a view to trying to sound like guys like Martin Taylor and Clive Carroll. I played one tune in particular called, ‘The Second Time Around’, which was written by Jimmy Van Heusen – a great jazz writer!
I had three performances shot in different parts of the grounds of Waddesdon Manor. The first was the most rock and roll – I was on the portico above the the main entrance to the Manor, Brian May-style! The others were shot in front of the Manor from different locations, and it was great. I think the playing came out well too, so I’m really pleased about that!
I’ll be playing at the Manor on the Sunday – two sets. It’ll be great to see you down there. You can expect a mix of Blues, Jazz and Folk. Should be interesting! Check the photos out! I’ll post the video when it’s done.
