Week 2: Change of Colors
As the air gets crisper and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the beauty and transition that autumn brings. We're excited to introduce our newest community challenge: "Music of the Fall"! This is your chance to explore pieces that capture the essence of this season – whether they evoke the feeling of change, a fresh beginning, or the quiet nostalgia of falling leaves.
What’s the Challenge?
Select a guitar piece that you personally associate with the change of seasons or the idea of starting anew. This could be a work that resonates with autumnal moods, melodies that conjure up images of falling leaves, or pieces that mark a new chapter in your musical journey.
Suggested Themes:
- Transition: Pieces that reflect change or transformation.
- New Beginnings: Works that symbolize starting something new, like a new season in life or music.
- Autumnal Mood: Music that captures the essence of fall – perhaps something contemplative, warm, or even bittersweet.
Timeline:
- Start: October 1st
- End: October 30th
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I didn't want to miss the challenge this month, so I started with Martin's suggestion of «Autumn Streets» by Andrew York, a cute work I didn't know. Thank you for listening!
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Nijwm Bwiswmuthiary thank you Nijwm, that was unexpected!
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Blaise Laflamme Yes I just saw this morning when I got Andrew’s email. Many congratulations it’s a real honour!
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Ron Thank you Ron, that's great you're also subscribed to Andrew's newsletter!
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Blaise Laflamme What a great honor Blaise. Bravo
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Blaise Laflamme Yes I’ve followed Andrew for a long time. I met him at his first concert in the UK many years ago!
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Andre Bernier Tout à fait, merci André!
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Ron Awesome, what a chance you had! I've never met him but he inspires me since I first discovered him in 89.
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Blaise Laflamme Well, as Mr. Forrest Gump once said, "life's like a box chocolate, you never know what you're gonna get" or something like that. But seriously, your hard work and passion brought you to this. Here, hoping and wishing you more success ahead.
By the way, are you a member of Andrew's Den? I've browsed through the site and wondered if I should subscribe for a trial month. I don't have the budget at the moment to subscribe to many learning resources but perhaps I should try it for a month. What are your thoughts?
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Nijwm Bwiswmuthiary Thank you Nijwm for these kind words!
And yes I'm also a member of the Den, if you like Andrew's music and approach you'll be well served. He covers many topics and not just about his own music, he's smart and a good teacher, I really enjoy his content, we need more of him here on Tonebase! -
Blaise Laflamme Thanks for the telling me about the site. Yeah, I'd love me some Andrew York here on TB.
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Blaise Laflamme Congratulations Blaise. A very well deserved recognition.!!
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Blaise Laflamme Congratulations, Blaise! It must be amazing to hear those words of praise from the composer. Plus, we are talking about Andrew York, one of the greatest guitarists of our time! Well-deserved!
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Jack Stewart Thank you Jack!
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Eric Phillips Thank you Eric, I know it's a bit... mind-blowing!
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Blaise Laflamme That's fantastic Blaise - well done!
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Derek Thank you Derek!
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Another piece I was reading through that reflects the melancholy of the Fall season, by Marianne Vedral, a composer that I really like. Thank you for listening!
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Blaise Laflamme I really like this piece a lot but it feels like it diving straight into the heart of winter than Autumm. A heart wrencher.
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don Thank you Don, I should have posted it at the end of the challenge then!
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Blaise Laflamme Heart wrenching, but gorgeous!
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Eric Phillips Thank you Eric!
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Blaise Laflamme Another beautiful performance, Blaise, and as always, beautifully produced too! (I love your attention to detail - even the stylized lettering of your logo is tastefully rendered.) Well, we've heard 'Autumn Streets' and 'Autumn Melancholy' - throw in that old warhorse 'Autumn Leaves' and it's a hat trick!
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David Krupka Thank you David but well... I'm looking at something else for my next submission!
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Blaise Laflamme This is another very nice piece Blaise. Well done
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Andre Bernier Thank you Andre, Marianne's music is a must these days!
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End of the Year Challenge: Finish Strong!
