Halo Sheet Music: Tom Rush-How I Play (Some Of) My Favorite Songs (2006) Review

Veteran folk singer/songwriter/guitarist Tom Rush delivers
"noteworthy" versions of ten prime songs from his vast repertoire. This instructional DVD has full length performances
of each song: 1} No Regrets 2} Rockport Sunday {instrumental}
3} River Song 4] Urge for Going 5} Circle Game 6} Child's Song
7} Moles Moan {instrumental} 8} Panama Limited 9} Diamond
Joe & 10} Drop Down Mama. Tom offers instructional tips following
each selection. The first three songs are Rush originals. Tom
interprets two Joni Mitchell songs {"Circle Game & "Urge for
Going"} which he popularized well before Joni was well known.
These interpretations are stunning and render the songs golden
classics. He also displays his guitar prowess, with crisp renditions of "Mole's Moan" and the epic train song, "Panama Limited". Tom employs intricate bottleneck technique on the
latter. He revives an old traditional song, "Diamond Joe", which
dates back to his 1963 recording. Tne new rendition is quite
inspired with its affecting melody, catchy guitar treatment
and engaging lyrics. The selections are very impressive
highlights of his career. Both the audio and video quality are
top-notch. The viewing experience is the closest approximation of
hearing Tom perform solo.

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Product Description:
Tom Rush has always had an uncanny knack for finding - and writing -wonderful songs, many of which have continued to be played and re-interpreted by new generations of musicians. Play along with him as he personally teaches you ten of the memorable songs and guitar arrangements that have long made him one of America's most beloved performers.
You'll learn Tom Rush originals (No Regrets, Rockport Sunday, River Song), Joni Mitchell hits (Urge for Going, Circle Game), traditional folk and blues songs (Drop Down Mama, Diamond Joe, Panama Limited), Geoff Muldaur's instrumental Mole's Moan and Murray McLaughlin's compelling and timeless Child's Song. As a bonus, Tom closes the DVD with a hilarious performance of the song Remember?
Tom performs these great songs in standard and various open tunings. He then carefully outlines the fingerpicking and flatpicking skills, chord changes, slide playing and other elements that help bring out the essence of each piece.
Players at all levels will learn essential techniques that can be used as a springboard for enhancing all your guitar accompaniments and arrangements.
"Tom was not only one of my early heroes, but also one of my main influences." - James Taylor

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