Peter Sprague Plays "My Favorite Things"

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  • Опубліковано 4 кві 2013
  • This tune has always been special to me. Growing up with the Sound of Music and then morph that into how Coltrane played it. Here I'm exploring it as a samba with some chord substitutions. I played this live at SpragueLand in Encinitas, CA on April 4, 2013.
    When I'm looking down at the floor I'm navigating my loop and synth pedals. This is during the intro, exit and in the solo section of the tune.
    If you want to learn how to play this arrangement follow this link to Open Studio Network:
    www.openstudionetwork.com/pro...
    I perform and explain this solo arrangement with these great features:
    - FULL 30-minute lesson
    - PDF download of arrangement
    - Interactive notation of performance
    - Audio downloads of lesson and performance
    If you want the sheet music with tabs for this arrangement follow this link:
    www.store.petersprague.com/pro...
    I've got online video lessons going too at: www.openstudionetwork.com/jazz...
    play on!
    Peter Sprague - guitar
    video footage, editing and mixing by Peter Sprague
    For more info on Peter Sprague and his recordings, please visit:
    www.petersprague.com

КОМЕНТАРІ • 467

  • @PeterSpragueMusic
    @PeterSpragueMusic  10 років тому +80

    thanks for the listen!

    • @veshaw.
      @veshaw. 2 роки тому +1

      WOW 9 years ago this sounds so dope I hope your alive and do well Sir

    • @Wintermute0168
      @Wintermute0168 Рік тому +2

      Hi Peter! I knew you back in the early '80's, You, Tripp, and Kevyn used to eat at Govinda's Restaurant in Leucadia, where I worked. Sounds Beautiful, Hope You're all well.

  • @freddymclain
    @freddymclain 21 день тому +1

    this fellow obviously has more favorite things than most of us.

  • @gotrottin
    @gotrottin 10 років тому +64

    Come on man, at least open your eyes; you're giving guitar players
    everywhere an inferiority complex! Excellent, Beautiful, Creative.
    Peter Sprague is a treasure!

    • @jordana4936
      @jordana4936 3 роки тому

      Bahahaha so true, at least open your eyes man! You’re an absolute genius!

    • @davidcudlip6587
      @davidcudlip6587 3 роки тому +1

      There are some folks who can visualize things better in their head then with their eyes. This man is one of those.

  • @ChibDibs
    @ChibDibs 6 років тому +51

    Oh my GOD. This could be one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. I'm not sure how anyone could dislike this. This man truly knows what it means to play from the heart. Simply amazing.

    • @siffoine
      @siffoine 8 місяців тому +1

      Certainly it is one of your favorite things?

  • @PeterSpragueMusic
    @PeterSpragueMusic  11 років тому +36

    Hi All, many thanks for checking out the music and thanks too for your positive words. It's a hoot over here at SpragueLand playing, recording, and video taping these tunes. I think I'll keep on going! stay well, P

  • @cj1301
    @cj1301 5 місяців тому +2

    Mr. Sprague, your genius is showing...

  • @josemolina959
    @josemolina959 Рік тому +2

    My dear friend Peter Sprague, a great honor to know him! A great human being and an absolute virtuoso! 👍👍👍

    • @PeterSpragueMusic
      @PeterSpragueMusic  Рік тому +1

      Yo Jose, good on 'ya amigo and thanks for the kindness...

    • @ligetispaghetti
      @ligetispaghetti 10 місяців тому

      @@PeterSpragueMusic considering my current distain for human beings right now, I'm not entirely sure that you are a human. And I mean that in the best possible way. If I was an alien from another planet and you were the first human being that I met, I would assume that humans were worth saving. Lol. But seriously, this rendition of a true classic belongs with the best interpretations of it.

    • @PeterSpragueMusic
      @PeterSpragueMusic  10 місяців тому

      @@ligetispaghetti wonderful to get your wildly creative note and also, thanks for taking the vid for a spin. So nice that it worked on your ears and it's a trip to play it. I'll keep going and yes the world is a mess but it's still worth living it up....all best, Peter

  • @walterfingerstyle
    @walterfingerstyle 4 роки тому +51

    Back for another listen... fantastic playing and arrangement as always Peter, and what a killer use of the looper and synth!
    Cheers!

    • @PeterSpragueMusic
      @PeterSpragueMusic  4 роки тому +7

      Super nice of you Walter! Thanks for checking it out and I'm an admirer of your music too! Clean and full of good vibes! Play on maestro!

    • @646oleg
      @646oleg 3 роки тому +3

      @@PeterSpragueMusic God speed. you two maestros give us amateurs run for our money (encouragement for practice to reach next level)

  • @TheVersatileGuitarist
    @TheVersatileGuitarist 4 роки тому +4

    This video is one of my favorite things

  • @xXntHaiXx
    @xXntHaiXx 8 років тому +15

    I have heard so many jazz renditions of this song on the piano. It's good to hear someone play it on the guitar too.

  • @vivalav9533
    @vivalav9533 Рік тому +2

    Just stumbled across....My word!!!!!!! Gift Passion Dedication.

  • @PeterSpragueMusic
    @PeterSpragueMusic  3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for tuning in!

  • @jongomm
    @jongomm 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow. Just incredible musicality and virtuosity.

  • @fernandoletcha276
    @fernandoletcha276 4 роки тому +1

    2020, Wow ! Fantastic !!

  • @michaelbabcock4172
    @michaelbabcock4172 2 місяці тому

    Those reharms are to just die for.

  • @TimMeyerMusic
    @TimMeyerMusic 5 років тому +4

    this is just astounding.....a lifetime of dedication to the guitar

  • @paulandamyw
    @paulandamyw 7 років тому +5

    I just recently came across your artistry, Peter. I am so grateful for your beautiful contributions. The world is a more beautiful place with you in it. May you always be inspired to create. It seems to me that you were born to do this. Peace-Paul

    • @PeterSpragueMusic
      @PeterSpragueMusic  7 років тому +3

      How nice Paul and thanks for checking it out and the kind words. I love making music!

  • @dj_koen1265
    @dj_koen1265 2 роки тому

    I first listened about two years ago i think
    But i will never forget

  • @kennewicksheri
    @kennewicksheri 2 роки тому

    Glorious... Glorious..... Glorious !!

  • @xRisingForcex
    @xRisingForcex 8 років тому +19

    incredible arrangement and soulful performance here, mr. sprague. best, also peter.

  • @PhilipPoland1987
    @PhilipPoland1987 5 років тому +7

    Your harmonies and approach are so unique... I'm so happy that found your music! Fantastic!!!

    • @PeterSpragueMusic
      @PeterSpragueMusic  5 років тому +2

      Nice Filip! Thanks for listening and so glad that it's resonating with you. Play on!

  • @marklassleben5089
    @marklassleben5089 Рік тому +1

    You think Peter can play guitar? You should watch him surf. Same joy, same verve, same command. A real artist!

  • @tofagakilifi9535
    @tofagakilifi9535 Рік тому

    Kia ora from New Zealand. Bravo maestro.

  • @Nullllus
    @Nullllus 3 роки тому

    This is one of my favorite things.

  • @18echosf
    @18echosf 11 років тому +1

    Peter, just awesome! I owned the Coltrane album, My Favorite Things, and saw him perform the tune in person at the '63 Newport Jazz Festival. Another of my all time favorite tunes. What a great arrangement.

  • @mobilegamingmore423
    @mobilegamingmore423 3 роки тому

    The einstein of the guitar! Beautiful master piece

  • @PeterSpragueMusic
    @PeterSpragueMusic  3 роки тому +2

    Hi Noli,
    one of my favorite tunes of all time. Thanks for taking this rendition for a spin.

  • @steerpike50
    @steerpike50 2 роки тому

    One of my favourites , i can add you to my list , Coltrane , Mclaughlin , Sprague . Thanks.

  • @janiceryce8137
    @janiceryce8137 3 роки тому

    Impeccable voicings

  • @TheFab905
    @TheFab905 3 роки тому

    Breathless.
    Thank you Peter.

  • @PeterSpragueMusic
    @PeterSpragueMusic  9 років тому +8

    Heya Beau, thanks for taking the tune for a spin. Kind words always make the day shine a touch more...all best, P

  • @Payne-dejo
    @Payne-dejo 3 роки тому

    This is one of my favorite things

  • @thewonderwok
    @thewonderwok Рік тому

    That was Beautiful, Thank you!

  • @valentemedina5102
    @valentemedina5102 7 років тому +1

    This man played at my college just a couple nights ago. It was great.

  • @ClivusKauai
    @ClivusKauai 11 років тому +1

    Aloha Peter, I think one of my favorite things is listening to you play your favorite things I mean my favorite things. I'm so confused! Keep tearing it up brother!

  • @cynthiahms
    @cynthiahms Рік тому

    Delightful dear Peter!

  • @iocomposer
    @iocomposer 8 років тому +2

    Captivating. You are truly one of the greats, Peter. Warmest regards!

  • @ricardovillasante9116
    @ricardovillasante9116 3 місяці тому

    Me hizo acordar mucho al folclore progresivo argentino que toca Luis Salinas. Sos genial felicitaciones, hermoso

    • @PeterSpragueMusic
      @PeterSpragueMusic  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for listening and I love the music of Argentina! Tango until the sun goes down!

  • @khurtgeisse9810
    @khurtgeisse9810 3 роки тому

    I listen to it every once in a while. One of my favorites Peter.

  • @moodlofiliminal
    @moodlofiliminal 2 роки тому

    For those of you who may not know, closing your eyes, and achieving the level of familarity with your instrument to know exactly where youre going. Absolutely insane. This is inspiration to me! Thanks for the video!

  • @roba1899
    @roba1899 6 років тому

    Those chord changes are sick (!)

  • @mad_mario_
    @mad_mario_ 7 років тому +2

    What a soul! Greetings, respect and love from Istanbul!

  • @MrCliveDavies
    @MrCliveDavies 11 років тому +4

    Hi Peter, now this is one of my favourite things!
    Absolutely superb - a veritable orchestration!
    Such imaginative use of a looper gives new meaning to the term, 'One Man Band'!
    Thank you
    Clive Davies

  • @iosephantonivs4262
    @iosephantonivs4262 6 років тому +2

    Great! Thank you Peter Sprague!...

  • @stanleyshook2011
    @stanleyshook2011 3 роки тому

    Beautiful. Just beautiful. Thank you so much for capturing this and sharing it with all of us. You are a true master.

    • @PeterSpragueMusic
      @PeterSpragueMusic  3 роки тому

      Hey Stanley! So glad you liked it and what a great tune and fun to reharmonize it. Play on good man!

    • @stanleyshook2011
      @stanleyshook2011 3 роки тому

      @@PeterSpragueMusic I should be screaming at you for showing me I'll never be able to play this tune even remotely close to how well you (and many others) have played it. Historically I have allowed myself to be more frustrated than inspired from watching the great masters play. I'll never forget how I felt the night I saw Stanley Jordan play a concert in Stanford, circa 1985ish. OH MY! My mind was blown. When I got home to my guitars, I just stared at them as if they were total strangers. The same thing happened 20 years later when I say Charlie Hunter with his 8-string bass/guitar - HE WAS PLAYING BASS, RHTYTHM & LEAD ALL AT THE SAME TIME! WTH? But I charged on and kept playing. I remember you (I think it was you?) once wrote something in one of your lessons book... in the Forward... something like, "Here's my book of lessons... see you in a year!" THAT made so much sense to me. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! LISTEN, LEARN. I'm now 56 and finally feel I have become a real student, one who listens and I'm practicing! I have been playing my own 2-note (with a few added chords) version of 'My Favorite Things" since I was 16. I've not progressed much on it in 40 years. But now I have a HUGE amount of inspiration to push it to higher levels. So I will scream THANK YOU! to you and... I'll see you in a year! Thanks again for your music. PEACE and HEALTH to you and yours. Stanley

    • @PeterSpragueMusic
      @PeterSpragueMusic  3 роки тому

      Hey@@stanleyshook2011 thanks and loved your note. And yep, that was me, "see you in a year pal". That's what it takes and it's a good thing if you can get into the flow of LOVING to practice. Stay on it good man and have fun! all best, Peter

  • @christianlacheze3323
    @christianlacheze3323 4 роки тому

    Magnifique as we say here

  • @agustingribodo8967
    @agustingribodo8967 7 років тому

    Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @joekarmazyn2825
    @joekarmazyn2825 7 років тому +1

    Mr. Sprague.. What can I say.. Perfect

  • @BeauJames59
    @BeauJames59 6 років тому

    Hello again. I just noticed you too have the duel Julie Andrews/John Coltrane smooshed love/memories of
    "My Favorite Things"

    • @PeterSpragueMusic
      @PeterSpragueMusic  6 років тому

      Love your comment here and you are absolutely right-mash of Trans and Andrews, Love and soprano sax!

  • @w0tn0t89
    @w0tn0t89 Рік тому

    Marvellously inventive and splendid

  • @jaiiicube
    @jaiiicube 7 років тому +1

    really beautiful Peter... I could see why Johnny DiMaggio was such a fan of looping... this made me think of him, thank you.

  • @yourmama4730
    @yourmama4730 Рік тому

    Speaking through guitar, I'm so blessed.

  • @fabrizioaguzzi5457
    @fabrizioaguzzi5457 23 дні тому

    impresionante! no se como no me encontré con esto antes!!!

  • @PeterSpragueMusic
    @PeterSpragueMusic  3 роки тому

    Hey Fabrizio, Thanks for listening in!

  • @SzabacsiNandor
    @SzabacsiNandor 3 роки тому

    Fabolous guitar playing! Genius!

  • @johnfenner347
    @johnfenner347 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely Marvellous !. Beautiful Playing. Splendidly Done. Good Wishes and Greetings From Scotland.

  • @antoniomarques5169
    @antoniomarques5169 3 роки тому

    I'm astonished and delighted!! I was working but has been interrupted by the beauty of this unique performance. Unbelievable. Congratulations!!

  • @robertmal5203
    @robertmal5203 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the journey..it was great!

  • @aze216
    @aze216 6 років тому

    I thought it was good... and then it just got better and better... really nice.

  • @dong4176
    @dong4176 4 роки тому +1

    You play with ease like the greats .. reminds me of Paco De Lucia he would play with his eyes closed .. true mastery

  • @hanysz_
    @hanysz_ 3 роки тому

    incredible artist right here

  • @stevenvitolianos8784
    @stevenvitolianos8784 4 роки тому +4

    Amazing arrangement coupled with an amazing interpretation!
    Beautiful!

    • @PeterSpragueMusic
      @PeterSpragueMusic  4 роки тому +1

      Hey Steven, thanks for the listen and for digging the music!

  • @patriciak987
    @patriciak987 8 років тому

    incredible, one of my favorite song of all time too. Sir you are amazing. Thumbs down to the 3 people who voted negatively... seriously...

  • @MrHarry0000010
    @MrHarry0000010 5 років тому +1

    Seriously awesome tones...im overwhelmed

  • @sajiguitarist
    @sajiguitarist 3 роки тому

    Fantastic player. Beautiful

  • @WilliamVan8
    @WilliamVan8 11 років тому

    Big yay! Greetings, Peter!

  • @mojotronix3994
    @mojotronix3994 5 років тому

    1 of the 3 teachers that truly inspired me at GIT in 1987-88. Peter was a bad ass back then, glad to see he has progressed even more. Thanks for inspiring me once again, Peter!

    • @PeterSpragueMusic
      @PeterSpragueMusic  5 років тому +1

      How nice Mojo! Yep, cool life back at GIT and stoked you're still into music. Thanks for listening!

  • @robertkopecky6139
    @robertkopecky6139 9 років тому +2

    That's beautiful stuff, Peter. I often remember sitting in that brick alley by EarthSong in DM about '75, listening to you guys play. You've always been really good, and really superb here. Cheers!

  • @prabhalkusum9552
    @prabhalkusum9552 3 роки тому

    Awsome peter Sprague..

  • @richardfallows1259
    @richardfallows1259 9 років тому

    Don't think I've ever heard anything quite so wonderful probably the most innovative guitar player I've ever heard

  • @jonathanngwenya8762
    @jonathanngwenya8762 Місяць тому

    Beautiful

  • @aquasc
    @aquasc 6 років тому

    You are the number one !!!!

  • @mafajiz
    @mafajiz 3 роки тому

    I find today, 25/7/2020, Oh my God. One of the best solo , with this amazing song, you plays incredible.

  • @starrynightguitars
    @starrynightguitars 2 роки тому

    Such beautiful playing.

  • @pizzichelli
    @pizzichelli Рік тому +1

    bravo

  • @paradiddleJazz
    @paradiddleJazz Рік тому

    Very nice Peter!

  • @JazzcrankMYFHC
    @JazzcrankMYFHC 6 років тому +15

    This is amazing!! Probably one of the most original versions I have ever heard!!

  • @adamrafferty
    @adamrafferty 6 років тому

    Peter this is excellent!!!!!!

    • @PeterSpragueMusic
      @PeterSpragueMusic  6 років тому

      Thanks for the listen and got to love those Maj. 7 b5 chords! Take 'em all over the neck and come off sounding modern. Hah!

    • @adamrafferty
      @adamrafferty 6 років тому

      Peter Sprague actually I plan to steal your Absus when we think G13#11 is coming ✊️oops - I meant on your Desafinado!!!

    • @PeterSpragueMusic
      @PeterSpragueMusic  6 років тому

      It's yours my good man and I probably ripped it off from somewhere else. And yeah, it's on Desifinado and a good way to harmonize that sometimes pesky Eb....all best Adam!

  • @akshitsrivastava6418
    @akshitsrivastava6418 6 років тому

    Thanks sir. You have really helped all of us.

  • @eliadesfonseca2221
    @eliadesfonseca2221 3 роки тому +1

    Canela fina ! ♡

  • @StefanLeipziger
    @StefanLeipziger 9 років тому +9

    Outstanding playing and harmonic arrangement!
    Jazzy greetings from Germany, Stefan

    • @PeterSpragueMusic
      @PeterSpragueMusic  9 років тому

      Thanks Stefan for checking out the music. all best, Peter

  • @eduardomoreira229
    @eduardomoreira229 3 роки тому

    Excellent,beautiful...

  • @jukafernan963
    @jukafernan963 Рік тому

    Amazing Peter!!! Wonderful Playing!!!

  • @GuyCanuel1
    @GuyCanuel1 6 років тому

    Simply WOW! I'm breathless

  • @jeffersontrucker8027
    @jeffersontrucker8027 4 роки тому

    My jaw dropped literally. Had to push it closed.
    Now it's doing it again

  • @teduhpiano6209
    @teduhpiano6209 2 роки тому

    Beautiful interlocking

  • @benjaminwingate4426
    @benjaminwingate4426 5 років тому

    That was nuts!

  • @anthonygainsford1893
    @anthonygainsford1893 2 роки тому

    Lovely Peter, hope the world finds you! But I'm sure you must be happy in your wonderful music, best!

  • @Tdawgindahouse
    @Tdawgindahouse 9 років тому +83

    Whoever disliked this u don't understand true music

    • @iosephantonivs4262
      @iosephantonivs4262 6 років тому +1

      I don't dislike but I find it boring, after one minute.

    • @mundzir2016
      @mundzir2016 5 років тому +8

      @@iosephantonivs4262 same if you throw away a book just after reading only the first page.

    • @kendrakrust1244
      @kendrakrust1244 5 років тому +4

      @@mundzir2016 I doubt this imbecile here ever opened a book in his life.

    • @ggthewhale
      @ggthewhale 4 роки тому

      Define true music lmao

  • @RicardoGordo
    @RicardoGordo 3 роки тому

    Beautiful.

  • @marshallross3373
    @marshallross3373 7 років тому +4

    Brilliant. So fluid; great use of looping.

  • @PeterSpragueMusic
    @PeterSpragueMusic  3 роки тому

    Hi Mark,
    Appreciate you listening and digging it!

  • @user-cq7mv6yo9h
    @user-cq7mv6yo9h 4 місяці тому

    Propositivo, hermoso e impecable, gracias!!

  • @thyslop1737
    @thyslop1737 5 років тому

    LOVELY!!

  • @Composer_DanielPerez
    @Composer_DanielPerez 9 років тому

    This is amazing!

  • @shrekinasuit
    @shrekinasuit 4 роки тому

    Loved it!

  • @daysteppin2
    @daysteppin2 9 років тому

    absolutely awesome!!

  • @tonyedwards4067
    @tonyedwards4067 Рік тому

    great feel man, super playing..

  • @shaygahweh
    @shaygahweh 3 роки тому

    beautiful

  • @konarakreddy4980
    @konarakreddy4980 8 років тому

    Always loved your playing.......Must get you to India maybe for the nest WGF.....loved it.

    • @PeterSpragueMusic
      @PeterSpragueMusic  8 років тому

      +Konarak Reddy Hey Man, India here we come! Would love it...let me know, P