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This version of "Dust In The Wind" surprised me

by thunderbird
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  • Profile picture of the author seasoned
    WOW! What do they call that instrument? It is interesting. 8 strings, and only 4 are played in the traditional way. I imagine it may be easier for many to play than a guitar, and have purer music.

    BTW it turns out it is a harp ukulele. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harp_ukulele I should have guessed! The guitar like piece is like a ukulele, and the other piece DOES resemble a harp.

    Steve
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    • Profile picture of the author ForumGuru
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      Originally Posted by seasoned View Post

      WOW! What do they call that instrument? It is interesting. 8 strings, and only 4 are played in the traditional way. I imagine it may be easier for many to play than a guitar, and have purer music.

      BTW it turns out it is a harp ukulele. Harp ukulele - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I should have guessed! The guitar like piece is like a ukulele, and the other piece DOES resemble a harp.

      Steve
      LoL... You could have read the title!

      Cheers

      -don
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      • Profile picture of the author seasoned
        Originally Posted by ForumGuru View Post

        LoL... You could have read the title!

        Cheers

        -don
        OK, I overlooked it!

        Steve
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    I respect the talent, but I've always abhorred the sound of a ukulele. Sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard...
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    • Profile picture of the author seasoned
      Originally Posted by SteveJohnson View Post

      I respect the talent, but I've always abhorred the sound of a ukulele. Sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard...
      I have too, but I think this was played well. A lot of the stuff he plays is on a rather normal guitar.

      Steve
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    • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
      Originally Posted by SteveJohnson View Post

      I respect the talent, but I've always abhorred the sound of a ukulele. Sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard...
      Music is in the ear of the beholder, I guess. I like the sound of ukulele's myself. In fact, I bought one for my son, 4 (almost 5), today. He's learning to play this on it:
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      • Profile picture of the author seasoned
        Originally Posted by thunderbird View Post

        Music is in the ear of the beholder, I guess. I like the sound of ukulele's myself. In fact, I bought one for my son, 4 (almost 5), today. He's learning to play this on it:
        OFFICIAL Somewhere over the Rainbow - Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole - YouTube
        NOBODY is saying anything against THAT! Even a VIOLIN, or a guitar, can sound horrible! It depends on the music and the player. BTW I like this rendition ALSO! OH, and nice to see your son is a LITTLE older!

        Steve
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  • Profile picture of the author DWaters
    I have always liked this song. He is a talented musician and the instrument is very cool. Thanks for posting this!
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    • Profile picture of the author Karen Blundell
      wow - impressive! he's really talented!

      thanks for posting, TB
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