Whew!

With the way the day started out today I was a little worried I get to record today. Got’er done though!

Please help me welcome my new song, “Connections”.

2 guitars. One rhythm, one lead. Played all the way through. The lead guitar take was my 5th take (attempt).

So let’s see if this piece passes the RULES:
1. Yes, 2:20 minutes long
2. Yes, 2 guitar tracks.
3. Yes. Created, Recorded and Posted on 5/7/13

Have a great night and see you tomorrow!

~CBJ

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Lena had a request for my work today...

She needed me to compose an intro for an Alegrías choreography she’s working on. She showed me her choreography and I went to work. The intro only came out to 1:10 so I composed a bit more music to make my 1:30 limit for my compositions.

I JUST BARELY MADE IT!!! This composition comes in at 1:32 with the fade out. Yikes!

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