Virtual Band, Vol. 4 – My Special Angel
Here is a song for all women (it is International Women’s Day today). We recorded it with my buddies Peter Mečiar and Petr Maceček. Enjoy!
Take Me Home, Crosspicking Road
Hey guitarists! Check out my solo crosspicking guitar arrangement of the song by Danoff/Nivert/Denver Take Me Home, Country Roads: (tablature here) I also made a version using “simplified crosspicking” in quarter notes for beginner players. TAB and video here.
Bluegrass Made in B–NL–SK–CZ
We lost many opportunities due to covid-related restrictions. However, some new arose because of them like the “corona-videos”. Louvat Bros from Belgium asked Henrich Novák (SK), Loes van Schaijk (NL/CZ), and me (CZ) to participate in one. Here’s the result. Enjoy!
My musical year 2020
Sometimes I email news to fans. This is how I recapped my 2020. If you wish to receive such condensed messages from me in the future, subscribe here. If you prefer fresh news, you can find me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
Bonaparte’s Retreat
We used to play this Pee Wee King’s song (1950) based on an old-time fiddle tune with the Petr Brandejs Band. Inspired by Mark O’Connor’s version and exploring the ADAE tuning, I arranged it for our upcoming duo with Radimem Zenklem. Before you can hear it live, here is my winter solo version.
MMV virtual jam session #2
The second virtual jam session by the participants of the “MMV” (a monthly challenge for musicians) program I run since 2019 is here:
Auld Lang Syne – souvenir from Crete
I made this arrangement during our family vacation on Crete. The only instrument I had was the borrowed classical guitar so I decided to dust off my fingerpicking…
Virtual Band, Vol. 3 – I Hear You Talkin’
The bans are over but we still enjoy working playing together remotely. Here is our 3rd music video with Peter Mečiar. This time also with the great Michal Šimko (bass guitar) and Michal Fedor (drums, video by Mečiar 🙂 ). A song for all women: All videos with Peter Mečiar here.
When I have time, I shoot pictures
I love photography. It combines art and technical skills, is an everlasting improvement challenge, and takes a lot of time. Just like music. All my photos can be found here and some can be viewed below. Macro Rychleby Mountains Other
Born To Delight – my original funky fiddle tune in a new arrangement
A tune I wrote for our daughter. I first recorded it a year ago for Mandolin Mondays #173. This arrangement reflects how she’s changed during the year 🙂