Elvensong

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A Touch of Spring


musician/member name: Music
Duration: 00:04:04
description:
That feeling when Spring makes a surprise visit towards the end of Winter...

This is the first song I've composed on this beautiful instrument. Her name is Lady June Janelle.

It's a Folkroots originally owned by June Keck and hand-painted by Janelle Johnson (janellejohnson.com). And somehow this little gem ended up on eBay and I bought it for $250!

The painting is signed by Janelle so I was able to contact her. Sadly, I learned from Janelle that June passed away several years ago from Alzheimers.

I am dedicating this song to June and Janelle. Thank you so much for a priceless wonder!
Elvensong
09/03/18 11:25:52AM @elvensong:

Tricia:

What a beautiful song ! Such wonderful talent you have ! 

Thank you @tricia I really appreciate it! 


Tricia
09/03/18 07:01:07AM @tricia:

What a beautiful song ! Such wonderful talent you have ! 


Mandy
06/07/18 08:38:27AM @mandy:

Thanks!


Elvensong
06/07/18 01:33:41AM @elvensong:

@terry-wilson, @mandy Thank you so much for your cheers. This is one of those songs that just seemed to flow - it took less than a day to finish then a bazillion takes to get the final track (audio).  The video was a demo for another FOTMD member asking about the recording.

Mandy, the Tshirt was a gift from my daughter but I would bet it would be on Amazon.

howdy


Terry Wilson
06/06/18 09:55:39PM @terry-wilson:

Touch of Spring.  Wow.  Absolutely beautiful song.  Watching both hands working together as one is just mesmerizing.   

I had t p do a double listen on this one, and then again tomorriw.  You know, some songs just hit me this way.  Kinda like the first time I heard , "River, Take Me Along."

Thank you.

 


Mandy
06/06/18 08:36:26PM @mandy:

Ok wow!  I love every single thing about this. Beautiful.  

Please tell me where you got the shirt too. 


Elvensong
05/18/18 10:57:21PM @elvensong:

Cindy Stammich:


Lady June Janelle is absolutely beautiful!!


 


A Touch of Spring is absolutely beautiful!!


 


Your playing is absolutely beautiful!!


 


Hmmmm....I could go on smiler



I absolutely Thank You! bighug


Cindy Stammich
05/18/18 10:03:54PM @cindy-stammich:

Lady June Janelle is absolutely beautiful!!

A Touch of Spring is absolutely beautiful!!

Your playing is absolutely beautiful!!

Hmmmm....I could go on smiler


Elvensong
04/20/18 03:35:49AM @elvensong:

Susan Johnson:


Bravo, my friend!  Exquisitely composed and executed.  More, please.  happys



Hey Susan!  


I'm so glad you're here! I tried to wait to have you show me 1-3-5 but, alas I failed. I checked it out on the interwebz.  blinders  


Living under my rock, I never heard of 1-3-5 so this song would not exist w/o YOU! It's not quite there yet but it's only about a month old. Still getting it under my fingers...


See you in a couple of weeks!


(Are any other Old Growthers on here to your knowledge?)


 


 


bighug


Susan Johnson
04/19/18 09:04:02PM @susan-johnson:

Bravo, my friend!  Exquisitely composed and executed.  More, please.  happys


Elvensong
04/18/18 07:13:39AM @elvensong:

John Tipton:


Great song and great playing!



Hi John! Thanks so much for your kindness!


I posted the audio and a couple of members were asking if I used a looper or overdubs to get the sound. So I sat down and did a quick recording to demonstrate. I muffed it a couple of times (including a critical harmonic- naturally lol) but again it was just to demonstrate the technique.


 


Thanks again John hi5


Dean


John Tipton
04/18/18 05:47:42AM @john-tipton:

Great song and great playing!


Elvensong
04/16/18 04:35:22PM @elvensong:

@Marg, @Janene-Millen

Thank you very much! It means so much to me. It's such a treat to be able to share with the community. grphug

I LOVE this site! Because of people like you!

 

Dean


marg
04/16/18 12:32:32AM @marg:

So impressive, thanks for sharing. Beautiful sound, beautifully played.


Janene Millen
04/15/18 11:16:44PM @janene-millen:

What a full sound you have! Very dynamic and unique. Inspired


Elvensong
04/14/18 10:18:30AM @elvensong:

 


Marc Mathieu:


Great composition & VERY well performed !  I own a Folkroots also & I love the deep rich sound. 



Thank you, Marc, I really appreciate your comment.


The listing did not say the brand but I figured if nothing else, it would look great hanging in my studio. When I opened the old guitar case it came in, I was not disappointed. smile


 


Then I strummed it...grin


Elvensong
04/14/18 10:10:56AM @elvensong:

Jim Hedman:


Mellow box, mellow tune.  Enjoyed it!


 


I've been hawking e-bay again (durn DAD struck again it seems) and would have to say you did well.  Was it at auction or a buy it now item?



Thanks very much, Jim. I would have responded earlier but I am at the final day of the Menucha Dulcimer Festival in Corbett, OR. It’s a beautiful setting on 100 acres high above the Columbia River Gorge. The food was fantastic and the programs were outstanding!


To answer your question, this was actually an auction. I spotted her with no bids but there were 5 days left. I waited until the final few minutes of the auction and placed the default bid price of $250 and won it. I couldn’t believe my fortune!


joyjoy


Jim Hedman
04/12/18 03:33:10AM @jim-hedman:

Mellow box, mellow tune.  Enjoyed it!

I've been hawking e-bay again (durn DAD struck again it seems) and would have to say you did well.  Was it at auction or a buy it now item?


Elvensong
04/11/18 01:37:11PM @elvensong:

Bob:


Oh wow- this is just lovely to see and hear!!! Thanks music



Thanks so much Bob! happys


Bob
04/11/18 01:22:42PM @bob:

Oh wow- this is just lovely to see and hear!!! Thanks music