Ambient acoustic guitar, Celtic sketches.

Slightly shorter piece this week. I made some really nice outdoor recordings of these ideas but each version was scuppered by either leaf blowers, camera failure or a full hard drive. This version is an amalgamation of two separate takes but it seems to flow.
I always get lots of questions about the tunings I use so this one is Gcgcgcd
basically open c with an added low g (it's a 7string remember) but I lower the high e down to d. I got this idea from a banjo tuning called 'sawtooth.'
I call it "Celtic sketches' because I do at times experinment with Celtic idea. Overall it's about as Celtic as Bill Evans/Miles Davis flamenco sketches are flamenco.

[@MercediSurface]

I love your music. It has become the soundtrack to my days lately

[@ecosticks]

That’s great. Thank you Mercedi

[@SheliStevensSinger]

My mother visited me from Oregon to celebrate Mother’s Day. We have been listening and enjoying your videos very much. You have a special gift. Blessings to you. Keep sharing your talent.

[@ecosticks]

oh wow- thank you!

[@damianxavier]

Thank you sir for gifting the World with such beautiful, meditative music.

[@ecosticks]

it’s a pleasure Damian- thank you

[@lisaboyce6678]

Chilly morning in Ohio. Still sitting on my porch with my coffee, though! Enjoying this one, which I started weeks ago and did not make time to finish.❤ Thank you.

[@ecosticks]

This was a chilly morning too-you can see the early morning sun just appearing (coffee out of shot) I was a little fluey at the time-it's all a bit of a blur now!

[@lisaboyce6678]

I'm glad you are feeling better. Often, illness serves as our reminder to lay low and care for ourselves and our families❤

[@ecosticks]

@@lisaboyce6678 Yes I think it's all about 'slowing down' at the moment

[@fairdrin]

Beautiful and so relaxing that it becomes meditative. I always find myself mesmerized by your playing.

[@ecosticks]

thank you that’s perfect!

[@helenking593]

Every ambient piece has a different timbre. I'm enjoying the changes within each piece. So lovely

[@ecosticks]

thank you- I enjoyed the light in this one!

[@user-yn5hr5mc7h]

This music must be played in heaven, so nice!!🙂🙂

[@frankkeys92]

Your music helped me program an Ableton live device in Max 4 live. Thanks

[@ecosticks]

anything to oblige!

[@umbomb]

Beautiful as always. Got a chuckle out of the "Flamenco" reference!

[@ecosticks]

thank you Bomb!

[@steezlawd]

thanks sheldon, you are appreciated

[@ecosticks]

That wonderful to hear thank you

[@timlizaverbunt-littlefield1134]

This is beautiful, thank you Sheldon. You've earned my subscription! 👏

[@ecosticks]

thanks Tim

[@anamcaralaura]

I listen to your music while working. I design, write, and edit my own magazine and this keeps me focused. I enjoy it very much! Thank you.

[@ecosticks]

wow you sound like a fascinating and productive person! What is your magazine about? I’m so glad if my music helps

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

Thank you, sir. Sublime. And greatly needed.

[@ecosticks]

Good to see you back! Thank you Iahel

[@piedrasyespinas]

Thanks, its beautifull

[@ecosticks]

thank you Piedra

[@mermaidpauli]

I love it! I want to play like this! Pleaseeeeeeeeeee

[@ecosticks]

thank you mermaid!

[@charlesbest4330]

Sheldon this is wonderful. Thanks from Toronto!

[@ecosticks]

thanks Charles- my guitar is from Canada so it’s great that the music is making it back!

[@piterfigielos]

Bardzo pięknie !

[@ecosticks]

thank you!

[@user-pj3kz5bb3e]

Очень люблю вышу музыку, Душа отдыхает. ❤

[@ecosticks]

Я рад, спасибо

[@maribeg7775]

Muito grata ! Ouvir com o coração em tempos difíceis ! Gratidão 🙏

[@ecosticks]

Obrigado, foi exatamente como eu pretendia

[@Vinemaple41]

Thank you 🙏

[@ecosticks]

a pleasure my friend!

[@MsMsmak]

Like a sunrise.

[@ecosticks]

And I'm back in the living room! Actually you can see how the sun moves from the beginning to the end of the film.

[@mauriciobogater]

Maravilha de som, muita sensibilidade. Parabéns

[@ecosticks]

obrigado, fico feliz que tenha gostado Mauricio

[@anastasiostsahalinas8088]

Gorgeous tone man and very soothing melodies . May I ask if you use any specific pedals for the tone please?

[@ecosticks]

thank you. No pedals just the space designer reverb from logic - after I recorded it.

[@boonethompson797]

Good norning!

[@ecosticks]

hello!

[@DrVinceJohnson]

What type of running is this ❤?

[@ecosticks]

Hi Dr Vince the tuning is Gcgcgcd (it's a 7 string guitar) I hope that helps

[@DrVinceJohnson]

It does thanks it’s beautiful.
You have a gift. ❤I play in an open e min and its sounds more Spanish or blue grass

[@ecosticks]

@@DrVinceJohnson nice- I might give it a try

[@BAsed_AFro]

De compression

[@ecosticks]

good, thank you