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Sitting around in my shop a couple of days ago with the Goodall and the Zoom H4N. First time I’ve really messed with using the internal mics on the H4N in multitrack mode

tonycee's avatar
tonycee said

brilliant guitar work , superb recording , loved it ......cheers tony cee

Colleen Dillon's avatar
Colleen Dillon said

Gorgeous

Jason Earls's avatar
Jason Earls said

Incredible piece, that acoustic sounds so good...

Ed Craig's avatar
Ed Craig said

Wow. Beautiful guitar work. Reminds me of early genesis steve hacket stuff.

Guest said

You have beautiful hands sir.

slkrell's avatar
slkrell said

Pentangle got me into this... Excellent piece

Gene Eric Mann's avatar
Gene Eric Mann said

WOW!

Guest said

Gorgeous wonderfulness SFS

Greg Connor's avatar
Greg Connor said

Beautiful

Greg Connor's avatar
Greg Connor said

Wow! That's beautiful.

Lisa D's avatar
Lisa D said

This is gorgeous ... many, many take-your-breath-away moments. I didn't want it to end. And what a warm, shimmering tone you captured - great recording!

sheky's avatar
sheky said

This is wonderful. Such clean tone.

vaisvil's avatar
vaisvil said

wonderful music - lovely playing!

Guest said

very nice!!!

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crackitopen said

then the softness comes...

Guest said

Wonderful guitar music... Sounds really great!

Guest said

Great guitar playing, love it!

Norm's avatar
Norm said

What else can be said about this one, except how did I miss it?? (Apparently I'm the only one who did!) Wonderful Kirk.

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spf006 said

Hello Kirklynch, Love your guitar tone on this track! I'm writing to inquire about permission to use your music in a podcast I produce and of which I am technical-director. Its called the IndieBookMan Show and explores independent publishing every week. You can check out past episodes at http://IndieBookMan.com/TheShow We're constantly pairing independent artists' music with our interviews and show topics, for which we give verbal/audio credits within the show and also links with your choice of copy on the website for each episode in which your music gets used. Please let me know if we may include you. Keep up the great work, Thanks in advance, Sean P. Finn Technical Director, The IndieBookMan Show Founding Member, BPN (Baltimore Podcasting Network) sean@indiebookman.com

Guest said

What a beautiful piece.

Jarrett Osborn's avatar
Jarrett Osborn said

very nice

eshar's avatar
eshar said

Beautiful and melodic the kind of track that has to be listened to again and again.

Movement To Contact's avatar
Movement To Contact said

Your such a badass man....i am a fan.

derkcyborg's avatar
derkcyborg said

phrygian? dorian? Then a beautiful major chord...perfect way to end off my evening. Thanks!

Guest said

Whatever am I about, while doing up my list again, I forgot this earth shattering piece!

marc's avatar
marc said

This is *so* nice, man.

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Arrow Down Hill said

A composition like this shows both exquisite class, and skill. Awesome work.

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geowesh said

I know I've commented on this one before, but it's too incredible not to comment on again...and again. Magnificent.

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Guitar Music by Tim Brown said

Wow, I like the modality. Nice feeling and playing. What kind of guitar ?

johnbee's avatar
johnbee said

Pretty finger style guitar work!!

geowesh's avatar
geowesh said

Aptly named. Sunlight through trees. Fabulous fingerwork.

Guest said

got about 20 seconds through before it stopped playing (im not too sure why..?) but I liked what I heard!

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Screaming Distance said

Light and Shadow is a beautiful song...inspiring.

Keith Landry's avatar
Keith Landry said

This song is just magnificent. Just another example of the expressiveness of a master and his instrument. I am one who typically hears words behind instrumentals, but words would only detract from this masterpiece. Just incredible... Just incredible...

corbinSound's avatar
corbinSound said

absolutey beautiful guitar playing

Guest said

great shapes. lettin it resonate.

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shaiguitar said

Nice

Keith Landry's avatar
Keith Landry said

Damn, this song is just plain beautiful... Everything I hope I can be someday as a guitarist (and know that I never will). Incredible stuff, Kirk!

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K. SCOT SPARKS 79+intercessions said

Thanks so much for listening, man. --i always dig this.

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Richard Hardrick said

wow... this is one reasons why you are THE MASTER

vaisvil's avatar
vaisvil said

Hi there! Yep - it is all GR-20 and guitar. I have done work with driving soft synths and my Korg MS-2000 on other pieces.

Dave Berry's avatar
Dave Berry said

That guitar sounds so good. Very nice playing, it shimmers.

Keith Landry's avatar
Keith Landry said

Wow... Soooooooo good.

Guest said

Yay, go for it Maestro!

Brian Bazeley's avatar
Brian Bazeley said

Very, very well played . I'm envious

launched's avatar
launched said

Great bump. This was one of the songs that got me through a dark time a couple months ago.

Lalo Oceja's avatar
Lalo Oceja said

hey! I wanted to say Hi to you Kirk, how's it going?

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yahondu said

nothing quite as soothing as the sound of open strings! Some nice arpeggios without being rushed. You got a warm sound on the Zoom mics. Enjoyed the listen.

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Backyard Ghost said

Man I Love A Well Played Acoustic!

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K. SCOT SPARKS 79+intercessions said

Thanks for checking that out. Best to you, man! As always; love these sounds.

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richardlaceves said

very beautiful

Rick Phillips's avatar
Rick Phillips said

Wonderful tone and touch! Awesome

Gu Djin's avatar
Gu Djin said

Neat song. Quick fingers. Jealous.

Keith Landry's avatar
Keith Landry said

Wow... So envious of such talent. This is just an outstanding track, Kirk. If ever you'd like to play anything (and I mean anything) on any of my tracks, just say the word! Damn this song is beautiful. I bow to the master.

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Mannequin Races said

I say those internal mics sound pretty darn good! Cool composition. Lots of nice changes in this.

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K. SCOT SPARKS 79+intercessions said

..'hope you are well, man. : )

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Farfetched Tangmo Band said

Wonderful composition beautifully delivered. I hope to catch up with more another day.

kavin.'s avatar
kavin. said

Stunning fingerstyle. Hope you come out of recording hibernation soon.

Movement To Contact's avatar
Movement To Contact said

You are an amazing musician, add another fan to the list.

CraigD's avatar
CraigD said

Beautiful tune! That H4n is a blast lovin mine.

Peter G. Brown's avatar
Peter G. Brown said

Awesome!

Jason Earls's avatar
Jason Earls said

nice playing, beautiful chords and arpeggios!

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kauaikta said

Mmm, very nice. I was gently transported all around and in between light and shadow through this tune. Mahalo for this beautiful piece!

Guest said

Oh man, that is really beautiful. I mean it, it's soulful and it touches me. This is great.

Guest said

this is gorgeous!

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eshar said

Listening to this tune the following scenario is played out in my mind'e eye... it's a beautiful sunny day and I am laying in a boat in the middle of the lake...my hand trailing in the water...and I'm enjoying the contrast between the warmth of the sun on my face...and the cool of the water on my fingers... thank you for sharing such a beautiful tune with us.

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Mannequin Races said

That Zoom HN4 sounds really nice! Makes me jealous! I just have a Zoom H2 but it's pretty good also. Some really nice and beautiful guitar playing here. Thanks for listening and commenting on my newest song.

Reefwalker's avatar
Reefwalker said

Crisp, clean. Great tone !

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-t. said

so many nice things

Dave Berry's avatar
Dave Berry said

Thats a beautiful tone. Great playing.

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Quetzalcoatlus said

Just plain gorgeous.

Keith Landry's avatar
Keith Landry said

Veeerrrrry nice. Who needs the radio... I'll just be coming over to listen to Kirk on a daily basis.

Gu Djin's avatar
Gu Djin said

Pretty piece, nicely played. Leigh

Guest said

Nice guitar, sound and playing. great feel. sixmilewide member

Guest said

:)

Dweeb's avatar
Dweeb said

Beautiful playing, and an interesting stereo effect.

fubarsam's avatar
fubarsam said

I really like your style of playing sir.

Soar's avatar
Soar said

Very nice guitar playing!

Farfetched Tangmo Band's avatar
Farfetched Tangmo Band said

really too pretty. Much enjoyed.

iconoclast's avatar
iconoclast said

very very nice.

Vegetable Man's avatar
Vegetable Man said

nice playing

Guest said

You just play so well!

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Letter Seventeen said

Absolutely lovely. Wonderful guitar work.

Richard Hardrick's avatar
Richard Hardrick said

Perfectly beautiful!!!

Billy Jack's avatar
Billy Jack said

smooth playing

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all things invisible said

This is good guitar work, feels like a sound track to a nature film.

Guest said

:)

Guest said

Ha X 2!!!

inge's avatar
inge said

wow, this is beautifull! thanx, inge

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K. SCOT SPARKS 79+intercessions said

..nice, man. Any rememberance of Joni M's thing?

Guest said

reminding you that this is a great track. I dig it man.

Guest said

nice to hear this one again!

Guest said

Thanks man!!

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shortbusmusic said

This is brilliant, any adjectives I use to try and describe it will fall far short so I will just shut up and listen.

Guest said

Absolutely flawless guitar work, really, really special. I'm speechless as I listen. Bravo!

Guest said

Masterful playing, at the very least. Did you make this up on the spot?? By the way..Cool pic of you...from the 70's?

Guest said

Nice profile pic. Wooderson? Does that ring a bell... "Alright, alright alright."

Guest said

What in the world is that in your profile picture? Looks like some kind of weird mushroom.

Guest said

Don't eat that mushroom!

Guest said

Great tune, is that a sponge mushroom in the photo?

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Tharek Ali Mokbul said

Another Listen!! Damn Fine Music!

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+++ said

beautiful

yelyah's avatar
yelyah said

Enchanting. Love all of the change-ups (if that's the word) that you have in this piece.

Guest said

Thanks for your comments man!

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Sandy Gritt said

beautiful guitar playing...sweet sounds.

Guest said

This sounds so crisp and clean and I really like the chord changes in it. It's really great.

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K. SCOT SPARKS 79+intercessions said

...snr. fingerstyle - wonderful, man. ('nice how you go up to that hammer-on 9th, for instance.)

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K. SCOT SPARKS 79+intercessions said

..real nice, man!

Guest said

I..... love this!

Guest said

So very cool!!!!

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xenotolerance said

Great playing, especially on the main theme and its recap around 2:20. I really dig it!

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K. SCOT SPARKS 79+intercessions said

..thanks, man- Beautiful here!!

Guest said

Great playing and recording!

launched's avatar
launched said

Still can't get over how good this is! I'm in awe... Just fantastic!

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Johnny Stone said

Thanks for your comment mate, have fun

Gilbert Neilson's avatar
Gilbert Neilson said

So nice! your playing and tone are excellent!

Jack Denlinger's avatar
Jack Denlinger said

beautiful...

lam's avatar
lam said

Most Awesome Kirk..you alway's amaze me with your style..sometimes I feel like I'm listening to the past....like I'm living a second Life:)

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brandonenglemusic said

That really is, truly beautiful music. Excellent composition. Chordal melodic centers go unpredictable ways, and it is remarkably soothing. Keep writing!

Tharek Ali Mokbul's avatar
Tharek Ali Mokbul said

Another Listen... Freaking Awesome!

launched's avatar
launched said

This one still moves me, bro! You are beautiful!

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another cultural landslide said

You're playing is mesmerizing! Wonderful track! w;-)

ghst's avatar
ghst said

the h4 and h4n are great. the mic's sound beautiful for the price played and most importantly (specifically the h4n) the capability and intuitive design is awesome. the guitar sounds beautiful on it, and the composition is really well put together. amazing dynamics with your hands, good job!

Guest said

This is beautiful.

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dougsparling said

You call that noodling around? That's some mighty fine noodling, Mr. Lynch...and yeah, DADGAD never gets old, though I still have a love for EBEGAD too.

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dougsparling said

Nice one man, stunning...

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Wildgeas Music said

I got about a minute in and had to fire up the piano. Very inspiring Kirk.

mmi's avatar
mmi said

I love the changes. (Man I still have so much to learn.)

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sixmilewide said

beautiful tune brilliantly played and a crackin recordin, what mare could you ask!.

kavin.'s avatar
kavin. said

Doing RPM?

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J dY Stamp said

Beauty!

launched's avatar
launched said

I would like to take the opportunity to tell everyone that this song truly "Kicks Ass" Sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!!

Guest said

Fantastic!!!! Well done!

Johnny Stone's avatar
Johnny Stone said

Beautiful mate really cool.

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Galileo's Cough Drop said

Gorgeous tune. Well played, sir!

Mr Sandbags's avatar
Mr Sandbags said

Beautiful.

Guest said

There's magic in them there fingers!

kavin.'s avatar
kavin. said

Beautiful. One of your best.

Memoir's avatar
Memoir said

Very, very, very, very nice. Thank you.

Guest said

This is absolutely gorgeous, love the Spanish village feel, beautifully played.

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K. SCOT SPARKS 79+intercessions said

...again- this is hip stuff, man! Thanks for checking out the wacky Bach suite treatment. : )

Guest said

Great guitar work , guitar jumps right out at ya.

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Tharek Ali Mokbul said

Goodness!!!!!! This is STUNNING Guitar Work! Perfection!!!!! Love the Tuning! It has a sound that cant be beat! I Love this Track!

launched's avatar
launched said

Way too pro!!! After a billion listens, this is going straight to the iPod.

Guest said

Like it loads :)

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Lalo Oceja said

awesome! it was so very nice waking up this morning and listen to this great guitar piece Kirk.. thank you so much! :)

launched's avatar
launched said

This is a beautiful dream!!!

Guest said

Muy fuckin' excellente Kirk! Perfect title man.

Guest said

oops forgot to login again..... Awesome man!!! This is great!!!

Guest said

Just BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

Guest said

Loving the start of this!!!

Saved!