Thank you for the instruction in key of C. Even though I've been looking to learn to play better in key of G, I hope this will inspire me. Was searching for part 2, and it gloriously came up in the algorithm. Thxs again!
I came to UA-cam to try and find a simple quiet acoustic version of this song and found you here with this excellent breakdown of what makes the tune so magical, so thank you! Do you know of any solo acoustic guitar versions I could listen to? I've been fascinated by the melody ever since I heard it as kid from a music box my mom had.
Thanks so much, Carlos! No, I'm not really aware of any acoustic guitar versions. But, of course, it's good to check out versions by people like Nat King Cole and Mel Torme. To me, the lyrics give me a better sense of the song --- even when we play it and don't sing it. :) Thanks for watching and for commenting, and good luck to you.
@@tomculhane6648 Thanks Tom, yes I have heard those great singers and many more do it - all wonderful renditions. One of the first versions I ever heard was by The Romantic Strings. My mom used to play that record, and even as a kid, hearing it wafting through the house on a summer day was just the best feeling ever. I guess maybe that's why I'm partial to the instrumental versions and sometimes walk around humming it all day. I went looking for the last part of your lesson, hoping I'd hear you play it all the way through, but didn't find it. Not long after viewing your video I found this guy - I think he does a pretty decent job. ua-cam.com/video/ecug1Xidnbs/v-deo.html
When Nat King Cole covered this song, there was a whole other verse. "And now the purple dusk Of Twilight time Steals across the meadows of my heart........." etc. Not everybody who does this song includes that part. I can't find any information on this, but I think Hoagy Carmichael didn't write that part. Do you know if Nat King Cole wrote the extra part and added it to his version?
Thanks for your question! My guess would be that Hoagy wrote what they used to call the "verse" -- an introduction that is sort of unrelated to the tune itself. What a fantastic tune, the main melody, the beautiful lyrics and that wonderful verse.
Thank you, such a beautiful tune.
You're very welcome.
This was so easy to follow. I really appreciate the straight forward lesson. This song has been stuck in my head for days too.😩
Impecable !!! Lección maestro, la voy a tratar de hacer muchas gracias por el aporte 😊👍
You're most welcome, my friend.
😃👍👍👍👍👍
@@Paul1963music Thanks, Paul!
Masterful!
Many thanks, danstracner9053.
Thank you for the instruction in key of C. Even though I've been looking to learn to play better in key of G, I hope this will inspire me. Was searching for part 2, and it gloriously came up in the algorithm. Thxs again!
You're welcome, Sonny. I'm so glad you're finding it useful.
Thank you for this! I’d love to hear the chord progression too!
Thank you for your time and effort. A beautiful arrangement.
My pleasure. And so glad you enjoyed it.
I love your video. Great arrangement. Now I have to learn it. Thank you!!!
Thanks so much, Michael. I'm glad you like it. Have fun, and keep playing!
I came to UA-cam to try and find a simple quiet acoustic version of this song and found you here with this excellent breakdown of what makes the tune so magical, so thank you! Do you know of any solo acoustic guitar versions I could listen to? I've been fascinated by the melody ever since I heard it as kid from a music box my mom had.
Thanks so much, Carlos! No, I'm not really aware of any acoustic guitar versions. But, of course, it's good to check out versions by people like Nat King Cole and Mel Torme. To me, the lyrics give me a better sense of the song --- even when we play it and don't sing it. :) Thanks for watching and for commenting, and good luck to you.
@@tomculhane6648 Thanks Tom, yes I have heard those great singers and many more do it - all wonderful renditions. One of the first versions I ever heard was by The Romantic Strings. My mom used to play that record, and even as a kid, hearing it wafting through the house on a summer day was just the best feeling ever. I guess maybe that's why I'm partial to the instrumental versions and sometimes walk around humming it all day. I went looking for the last part of your lesson, hoping I'd hear you play it all the way through, but didn't find it. Not long after viewing your video I found this guy - I think he does a pretty decent job. ua-cam.com/video/ecug1Xidnbs/v-deo.html
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Like that you play sad chords, As they have been expressed to me over half a century ago, like yesterday.
Thank you for watching, Robert! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
This is so exquisite,has anyone written this out?
I suggest just learn it, Get it under your fingers. And play.
When Nat King Cole covered this song, there was a whole other verse.
"And now the purple dusk
Of Twilight time
Steals across the meadows of my heart........." etc.
Not everybody who does this song includes that part. I can't find any information on this, but I think Hoagy Carmichael didn't write that part.
Do you know if Nat King Cole wrote the extra part and added it to his version?
Thanks for your question! My guess would be that Hoagy wrote what they used to call the "verse" -- an introduction that is sort of unrelated to the tune itself. What a fantastic tune, the main melody, the beautiful lyrics and that wonderful verse.
Hoagy cool. I used to do the Monkey Song. 😅
Yeah, he wrote some really great tunes!
Wow
Thankyou,
Maybe you play it in C to make it simpler but the original key is Db.
The lead sheet I had handy was in C. You can certainly transpose to the D flat tonality if you prefer.