WALTZING MATILDA

[Stratpicker]

G'Day all
Having recently returned from a wonderful, amazing holiday in NSW, Australia, I've been feeling quite nostalgic.
It was delightful to hear this song sung for us at full throttle by our 5yr old granddaughter Chloe. She has SO embraced the Australian way of life. Lol!
So now it's my turn. Here is Australia's 'Unofficial' National anthem, "Waltzing Matilda" arranged by me in a slower style than is usual to suit my "missing them" mood. The original tune is by all accounts Scottish, "Bonnie Wood Of Craigielea", but the 'modern' version has only, IMO, a passing resemblance to it, and stands up well on its own. I have messed around with the original three chords to give it a more 'subtle' feel. Hope you don’t mind.

https://app.box.com/s/v9prlv54b13x049dzh6llmcydn5fing7

BT is my Band In A Box - again.
Brason Strat - Kinman FVs - Elixir 11s - Q2EFTP Patch 11 - Joyo ACTone to PC. Oh yes, the missing piece - a genuine Martin Cilia "Atlantics" pick!! I think I left all my picks behind in his Studio. D'Oh!
Looking forward to 2018
Cheers
Ian

[chtiburnsman]

It is a beautiful success Ian, beautiful arrangements for the excellent work Congratulations

[Stratpicker]

Hi Denis
thank you for listening and your very kind comments.
Regards
Ian

[Tony]

Beautifully done Ian, one of the best versions I have heard...
And as you may imagine, living in Australia one gets to hear this a few times....
Congratulations.
Tony

[Stratpicker]

Hi Tony
thank you for your kind feedback.
You've probably heard it loads of times - but not played as slowly as this?
Cheers
ian

[bridev]

Welcome back Ian,
What a great version of the Ozzie anthem. You always manage to put a different slant and your own stamp on whatever you play. Well played mate. Good on yer.

Cheers
Bri

[Stratpicker]

Belated thanks, Bri. Much appreciated.
Sorry i missed it - we on hols in Somerset.
Cheers
Ian