Theme and Variations of a Brother Man

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Comment by Brandon Dyke on February 26, 2012 at 9:52am

Thanks Joseph for your comments.  :)  This is actually the grand finale of a four movement Theme and Variations.  The other three variations are exactly as you described :)  Trust me this piece was written for a good friend of mine that past away 3 years ago!  There has to have heart in it :) I will post a video someday of the whole thing so you can see it .  Glad we were on the same page.  My solo guitar EP Timeless Moments is out now, I think you will hear what you are looking or there :)  Here is a complete preview video of the EP http://youtu.be/k-ynL22WGk4  You can purchase it on itunes, amazon, etc Thanks bro!    

Comment by Joseph Anthony Zarola on February 26, 2012 at 9:34am

Very nice.  I would like to hearth same piece slowed down, and "balanced" with tonal phrases, and volume projection differentiations...

The clarity and moderation are powerful, but almost too "performed" to capture me fully.

My observations are only from my own understanding of music played from the "heart"...this piece of yours has greatness in it...it is a blue-diamond in the rough...

Comment by Brandon Dyke on September 21, 2010 at 3:52pm

Jerry very nice to meet you my friend! I am glad and thrilled you enjoyed the video! I am glad you are picking back up this wonderful instrument again. Please keep in touch and check out my website sometime http://www.brandondyke.com

Comment by Jerry Johnson on September 18, 2010 at 3:25pm

Thanks for sharing that! The compassion for your friend truly comes through in this video. I'm finally getting back to the guitar after many years in the military where, let's just say, a guitar was not an option. I'll never get to your level Brandon, but it gives me impetus to "pick on." Thanks again!

Comment by Brandon Dyke on September 6, 2010 at 8:14pm

Thanks so much Russell! it takes a lot of practice for sure my friend! :) Trying to play tremolo on different stings is always tough! :) Great to meet you my new friend

Comment by Russell Sheppard on September 4, 2010 at 12:47pm

Wonderful ! well worked out, that took some practising.......well......it would have taken me some practising.

Comment by Joseph Anthony Zarola on April 25, 2010 at 7:41am

When we receive a gift, we honor the giver when we make good use of it. Bravo! Thank you for the invite. As a fingerstylist with similar techniques as yours, I also teach, and enjoy watching my students develop, and blossom. The first mention of a musician in the bible, is recorded at Genesis; 4:21. I see the happiness in your eyes when you play...never loose that!! We will talk again I am sure.....Cheers, Joseph

Comment by Brandon Dyke on April 18, 2010 at 10:24am

Thanks Rick and David! I am glad you enjoyed it, and your kind words mean a lot to me :) Brandon

Comment by David Fawcett on April 17, 2010 at 11:05pm

Loved it! You make it look easy to play.

Comment by Rick Waugh on April 15, 2010 at 8:37pm

Lovely little piece, very nicely played.