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 ARCHIVED TOPIC: New tune: Turning Island


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E Field - Posted - 07/22/2026:  08:37:42

Here’s another new tune. Feedback welcome, as always.


Turning Island


 

Laurence Diehl - Posted - 07/22/2026:  12:56:35

quote:
Originally posted by E Field

Here’s another new tune. Feedback welcome, as always.





With melodic lines that routinely go over the bar line, your compositions are one surprise after another. I love surprises. I always have to listen at least twice so my brain can categorize what I'm listening to, though your music defies categorization. I love that too. 

E Field - Posted - 07/22/2026:  13:14:54

Thanks Laurence, I like surprises too, at least musical ones!

By the way, I’ve been enjoying your video of Pretty Little Indian. Lovely slides and bends.

Andy McGhee - Posted - 07/23/2026:  01:03:33

Eric
This is delightful - a truly original voice!
Look forward to hearing more.

E Field - Posted - 07/23/2026:  08:38:56

Thanks very much, Andy. I owe some of the credit for this one to Gautier d'Espinal, a medieval trouvere. The first parts of the tune are based loosely on his song, “Se par force de merci”.

Paul Roberts - Posted - 07/31/2026:  16:38:27

This tune challenges the ordinary structures of typical banjo tunes. It challenges me to expand my cognitive neural pathways, during numerous listenings, as I try to understand what's going on. Your musical creativity is inspiring. Thank you for posting your music here.

E Field - Posted - 08/01/2026:  09:00:39

Thanks, Paul! The encouragement is really appreciated.

Paul Roberts - Posted - 08/07/2026:  19:44:30

I gave this tune a week's rest. Now, my comprehension is clearer, and my appreciation remains as high for your fine art.

chuckv97 - Posted - 08/07/2026:  20:02:52

Very nice! You sound like you’ve listened or played renaissance music on guitar.

E Field - Posted - 08/09/2026:  09:09:13

Thanks Paul, and thanks Chas, a nice thought. I’ve never played renaissance guitar, but I’ve certainly always enjoyed music from the period, as well as earlier.

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