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LIVE 180 • Welsh Dragonfly (912ce)

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Here is another version of my song Welsh Dragonfly, which was written after listening to some of the ‘acoustic’ music born out of Led Zeppelin’s retreat to the Welsh countryside.  That music had an atmosphere at once both ethereal and bucolic, a vibe I try to tap into myself from time to time.  This version of Welsh Dragonfly was recorded on a rosewood and spruce guitar – the rosewood’s scooped midrange provides a nice separation between the bass and treble parts, fitting well with this arrangement.  This song makes me feel relaxed and peaceful when I play it.  Hope you enjoy.

Recorded with a Taylor 912ce (Rosewood/Spruce, with Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze HD Light strings) and a Line Audio CM4 small diaphragm condenser microphone.  Music by Nick Borho, all rights reserved.

LIVE 181 • Dragonfly at Dawn (Improv)

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Dragonfly at Dawn is part of what has become a small group of improvisations (dubbed Dragonfly Songs) exploring related ideas and textures.  This improv serves as a meditation of sorts, with a recurring set of phases floating over a drone from the lower strings.  It also feels like a contemplative interlude between some of the other improvisations in the group.  Hope you enjoy.

Recorded with a Taylor 50th Anniversary Builder’s Edition 812ce LTD (Rosewood/Sinker Redwood) and a Neumann TLM 102 microphone.  Music by Nick Borho, all rights reserved.

LIVE 169 • Welsh Dragonfly (312ce)

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Welsh Dragonfly was born one day from ideas improvised after listing to some of Led Zeppelin’s ‘acoustic’ songs.  I’ve long liked the story of Page and Plant retreating to a tranquil cottage in the Welsh countryside with acoustic guitars in tow to find inspiration in the bucolic atmosphere and write some new music.  As for the ‘dragonfly’ part of the title, I’ve often been inspired by seeing dragonflies hovering around various places over the years, and indeed they’re striking creatures… I’m also a fan of Art Nouveau and reminded of the Tiffany dragonfly lamp design, a touchstone representation that stands out in my mind at the moment.  Anyway, this is a song that makes me feel relaxed and peaceful when I play it.  Hope you enjoy.

Recorded with a Taylor 312ce (Sapele/Spruce, with Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze HD gauge set) and a Line Audio CM4 small diaphragm condenser microphone.