Hi Ken - probably my favourite Simon & Garfunkel song - used to play this one a lot in my youth LOL. Again you have made a super job with the vocals and the guitar playing. Super solo around the chords on your Taylor - great finger-style playing. Very well done - Cheers Phil
+random275 Hi Phil, I hope you are having a nice relaxing Sunday morning, thank you so much for your kind message and encouragement, glad you enjoyed my video! All the best, Ken :-)
Thanks Ken! Have a Great Weekend! Enjoy your music! I don't know if you are a Beatles' fan, Ken, but I recommend 'I'll Get You' the B-Side of 'She Loves You' for a very fine, generally lesser known Beatles' song. Can't beat Simon and Garfunkel for poetry and music though! With Best Wishes! Cheers - Mike.
Aww! Thanks Ken! Some people turn their nose up at The Beatles' 2 and a half minute singles but they were still great songs, although not as intellectually deep, or poignant like 'Nowhere Man', 'Eleanor Rigby' and 'Let It Be' but yet to write perfect pop tunes like 'She Loves You' shows Lennon and McCartney had a maturity beyond kids in their early 20's. Thanks for cheeking out 'I'll Get You'! Cheers - Mike.
Ken, That was absolutely superb, beautifully sung and you have really nailed the guitar work. This shows you to be a class act and gives me something to aspire to! One of your best. David
Hi Ken, Earlier in the year I was fortunate to attend a Paul Simon & Sting Concert. I really enjoyed your version of this gorgeous song and your guitar backing great. All the best. Allan
Wow! Very impressive. Excellent finger-picking with great pace and wonderful vocals. I love Travis picking songs. Thanks for sharing. What model Taylor is that?
Very good cover. Excellent guitar - better than the original, I think. I like how you are both faithful to the original and yet also unique. I don't usually like covers, but this one is great.
Hi Marianne, thank you so much for your lovely comment, I'm very happy you enjoyed my cover so much! Have a great weekend! All the best to you, Ken :-)
I'm so awed by this. I would love to see it without the green screen and mike/effects, I think you're incredible without the extras, but thank you for sharing your talent. From Newcastle Australia.
Hi Junoskinner, I hadn't had my green screen for very long then, and I was going through an experimental phase trying to see what I could achieve with it. I appreciate your message, thanks for your kind words my friend. All the best, and a Happy New year to you. Ken :-)
Wow Ken! As I peruse YT in preparation for learning my next song to cover (it's part of the routine) I finally hit this one, perhaps the best cover of a solo performance. I especially appreciated your interlude with some soloing and your use of some inversions of the normal chords in the open position. Thanks for sharing. What model Taylor is that? It looks like a smaller scale?! Couple questions: DAW? Software? Cheers Ken. Liked and subscribed!
Thank you for the great compliment Dennis and for subscribing! I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed my cover of 'The Boxer'! I use Sonar Platinum to record my music, an AKG Perception 100 Microphone for my vocals. Back then I had a Behringher UA25EX audio interface which I plugged my guitar and mic in to, but have since upgraded to the Focusrite 2i4. The Taylor is a 312-CE. The video was recorded with a Sony HDR CX-115 and edited in Sony Vegas using a green screen background. Thanks again! Ken :-)
kenmercermusic ...Thanks for your prompt response; greatly appreciated. The green screen thing is interesting...I hadn't really noticed!? Cool though. I have a Focusrite 2i2 and a Taylor 412ce. Cheers Ken.
I was going to get the 2i2 myself but opted for the 2i4 because I sometimes use the MIDI to record my electronic drums or keyboards. I was actually really amazed at how much better the quality was in comparison with my last audio interface. The pre-amps are incredible! Your guitars looks really nice, I watched a couple of your videos. I'll check out some more of them later on. All the best, Ken :-)
Ken, are you still using Sonar and do you intend to keep using it now that Gibson has shut it down? I was planning to buy it because I have a pile of the old *.wrk files from Cakewalk. I was hoping Sonar would open them, but now Im not so sure. What would you recommend now for an inexpensive DAW? Btw- I have made a playlist of all your covers that I can find. Cast them up to the big TV and it makes a great evenings entertainment. Thanks for your great work.
Hi Don, Sorry for the late reply on this one, I just discovered it now. To answer your questions I do still use Sonar Platinum to record all of my audio. It is one of the best DAW's out there and does everything you could wish for in audio editing. If you are looking to buy Sonar you can get it here: www.amazon.co.uk/Cakewalk-Sonar-Producer-Production-Software/dp/B00GXNNX2K/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=kenmercermusi-21&linkCode=w00&linkId=2fcf663157df4544f7a51965f79fff02&creativeASIN=B00GXNNX2K If you are wanting something that is powerful and will allow you to record a few tracks of guitar and backing then I would recommend getting Cubase: www.amazon.co.uk/Steinberg-46769-Cubase-Elements-9-5/dp/B077NG4HGT/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=kenmercermusi-21&linkCode=w00&linkId=a8ce2a2913a036283ee2acdb19c17f22&creativeASIN=B077NG4HGT Both are great pieces of software but if you are recording just some basic tracks perhaps Sonar might be an overkill. I used Cubase for many years and I would still use it today if I didn't have Sonar. Glad to hear you are enjoying my videos! All the best, Ken :-)
It's actually recorded in the UK using a video editing technique called 'Chroma Keying' where I record myself in front of a green screen, remove the green color in the editing, and replace the green with an image. There are some videos of my Florence performances on TH-cam but most are not on my channel. :-)
Hi Ken I found you through Dave's channel @A297MAN104. Great cover! I really enjoyed take on this classic. Thumbs up and subscribed! I've been away from youtube for a while and it's great to be back. I just released a new video. When you get the chance, please check it out and give me your feedback. I'm looking forward to hearing more of your music. Cheers! Tyler
Hi Tyler, Glad you enjoyed this cover and thanks for the sub! I'm a big fan of Dave @A927MAN104 he writes some pretty amazing songs! Welcome back to TH-cam! I just had a watch of your America cover and liked, subbed and left a comment. I will check out more of your vidos later on. All the best, Ken :-)
No one could have done it better. Great voice and amazing skills.
Thank you for this awesome comment! I appreciate it! All the best, Ken :-)
You have a fantastic recording voice. This is a classic piece, and you nailed it. Bravo.
Thank you very much, hope you are having a great week! All the best, Ken :-)
got to agree with everyone else, I constantly search for people covering their songs and this is honestly the best ones I've found
Thank you James for the kind comment! All the best, ken :-)
Thanks a lot Ken for this great perform. The Sound of your Taylor is clear and good acoustic.
Thank you Bernard, have a great week! :-)
Hi Ken - probably my favourite Simon & Garfunkel song - used to play this one a lot in my youth LOL. Again you have made a super job with the vocals and the guitar playing.
Super solo around the chords on your Taylor - great finger-style playing.
Very well done - Cheers Phil
+random275 Hi Phil, I hope you are having a nice relaxing Sunday morning, thank you so much for your kind message and encouragement, glad you enjoyed my video! All the best, Ken :-)
Enjoyed that so much, well played and sung 👍🏻
Thank you Rob! :-)
This song you play very good on finger picking, good vocal, Hope some day hear you sing in person....👏👏👏👏👏👍❤️
Thanks Lisa, I'm sure you will someday! :-)
Superb.... Good job....
Thanks PJ! Have a great weekend! :-)
Excelente interpretación, ese guerrero que llevamos x dentro y que me ayudó a salir adelante en mi paso x EEUU..amo a mi boxeador.
Thank you! :-)
As a huge Simon and garfunkle fan, i can safely say this is the best cover out there.
Thank you for the lovely compliment! Have a great weekend! Ken :-)
Perfeito. Parabéns 💪👍
Great acoustics and a great voice. Sheilah
Thank you Sheilah, glad you enjoyed it! All the best, Ken :-)
what a voice! great!
Thank you, I'm glad you like it! All the best, Ken :-)
Love that you included the elusive verse...
Well done Ken!
Thank you Daniel! :-)
'Fantastic' cover of a very fine song, Ken!
Well done!
Thanks very much for the kind comments Mike! Have a great weekend, Ken :-)
Thanks Ken!
Have a Great Weekend!
Enjoy your music!
I don't know if you are a Beatles' fan, Ken, but I recommend 'I'll Get You' the B-Side of 'She Loves You' for a very fine, generally lesser known Beatles' song.
Can't beat Simon and Garfunkel for poetry and music though!
With Best Wishes!
Cheers - Mike.
I'll check it out, thanks for the tip! :-)
Ps. I am a Beatles fan! I used to sing 'She Loves You' many years ago when I used to busk in London.
Aww! Thanks Ken!
Some people turn their nose up at The Beatles' 2 and a half minute singles but they were still great songs, although not as intellectually deep, or poignant like 'Nowhere Man', 'Eleanor Rigby' and 'Let It Be' but yet to write perfect pop tunes like 'She Loves You' shows Lennon and McCartney had a maturity beyond kids in their early 20's.
Thanks for cheeking out 'I'll Get You'!
Cheers - Mike.
Inspiration! ...thank you! ...Awesome!
+Marc Kollar Thank you Marc, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :-)
Ken,
That was absolutely superb, beautifully sung and you have really nailed the guitar work.
This shows you to be a class act and gives me something to aspire to!
One of your best.
David
+longrangerlarry Thanks again David for your encouragement and kind words. Have a great weekend! Ken
Great cover of a Great song,well done Ken
Thank you Wayne! Much appreciated! Ken :-)
that was great, very good voice and guitar playing
Thank you Ferdinand! All the best, Ken :-)
Hi Ken. So glad i found you, your style is just fantastic, great voice and guitar work, look forward to hearing more.
Les.
+Les Oakley Thank you very much Les, I'm happy you enjoyed my work! All the best, Ken
Fantastic! Love your voice!
Hi Donna, thank you very much for your kind comment! Have a good day! Ken :-)
Excellent!
Thank you! Have a great weekend! Ken :-)
Hi Ken,
Earlier in the year I was fortunate to attend a Paul Simon & Sting Concert. I really enjoyed your version of this gorgeous song and your guitar backing great.
All the best.
Allan
+Alley Cat Hi Allan, many thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment. All the best to you, Ken
+Alley Cat Hi Allan, many thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment. All the best to you, Ken
que bonita canción y muy bien ejecutada, gracias amigo.
Gracias Jose! :-)
Magic ! ....
+RiojaRoj Cheers Roj! :-)
That's amazing , wow
Thanks for your kind comment! All the best, Ken :-)
NICE !!!
+Ken Miller Thanks Ken! :-)
Good cover!
Thanks! :-)
great job Ken! My voice cant handle this one at my age but I can dream cant I? nice job.....
+Martinman Thanks my friend, glad you liked this! Enjoy your weekend! Ken :-)
Beautiful. Ovation adamas is good too.
Thank you! :-)
Nice one Ken, i enjoyed listening. Well one.
+David Hurst Thank you David, I'm happy you enjoyed it! Have a great weekend! Ken :-)
Ken Mercer performs perfectly.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed my performance. :-)
amazing!!!
Thanks Brooke, sorry I just saw this comment now. :-)
I realized today (Oct./17) thay you play guitar and sing so well since a long time away...¡¡ Bravo Ken ¡¡ Saludos cariñosos desde España
Thank you Tato! It's always nice to hear from you! Kind regards, Ken :-)
you are very good..loved
+JODIE STATE Thank you Jodie! :-)
kenmercermusic very welcome
Hi Ken, it's a really awesome cover. I was trying to buy the tab from your website but I can't find it, could you send me a link?
Best,
Awesome😊😊
Thanks very much Alan! :-)
same magic love it!😉
Thanks Harry! :-)
Que maravilha amigo, sempre me emociono ao ouvir você, muito bom gosto na escolha...;-)
+Célia Rj Thank you Celia, it's nice to receive your lovely comments. Have a wonderful week. ;)
Wow! Very impressive. Excellent finger-picking with great pace and wonderful vocals. I love Travis picking songs. Thanks for sharing. What model Taylor is that?
Hello Dennis, thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed my performance!
The Taylor is the 312 CE. All the best, Ken :-)
WOW!!! :O this cover is so amazing! :D
Thank you very much, I pleased that you enjoyed it! :-)
Amo essa música amigo.
Obrigado Celia! Have a great week my friend! :-)
Nice job
+Vince Gilbert Thank you Vince! :-)
Very good cover. Excellent guitar - better than the original, I think. I like how you are both faithful to the original and yet also unique. I don't usually like covers, but this one is great.
Hi Marianne, thank you so much for your lovely comment, I'm very happy you enjoyed my cover so much! Have a great weekend! All the best to you, Ken :-)
Wonderful Ken , i love it :)
+Patrick Garcia Thank you my friend! :-)
That taylor geetar sounds awsome
Cheers! :-)
love it... in Florence ?
+WWKIKO Thanks, no it's not Florence I'm in the UK in my home studio using a green screen. All the best, Ken :)
🙏🏻
Muy bien
Thank you Jose! :-)
I'm so awed by this. I would love to see it without the green screen and mike/effects, I think you're incredible without the extras, but thank you for sharing your talent. From Newcastle Australia.
Hi Junoskinner, I hadn't had my green screen for very long then, and I was going through an experimental phase trying to see what I could achieve with it. I appreciate your message, thanks for your kind words my friend. All the best, and a Happy New year to you. Ken :-)
Wow Ken! As I peruse YT in preparation for learning my next song to cover (it's part of the routine) I finally hit this one, perhaps the best cover of a solo performance. I especially appreciated your interlude with some soloing and your use of some inversions of the normal chords in the open position. Thanks for sharing. What model Taylor is that? It looks like a smaller scale?! Couple questions: DAW? Software? Cheers Ken. Liked and subscribed!
Thank you for the great compliment Dennis and for subscribing! I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed my cover of 'The Boxer'!
I use Sonar Platinum to record my music, an AKG Perception 100 Microphone for my vocals. Back then I had a Behringher UA25EX audio interface which I plugged my guitar and mic in to, but have since upgraded to the Focusrite 2i4. The Taylor is a 312-CE. The video was recorded with a Sony HDR CX-115 and edited in Sony Vegas using a green screen background. Thanks again! Ken :-)
kenmercermusic ...Thanks for your prompt response; greatly appreciated. The green screen thing is interesting...I hadn't really noticed!? Cool though. I have a Focusrite 2i2 and a Taylor 412ce. Cheers Ken.
I was going to get the 2i2 myself but opted for the 2i4 because I sometimes use the MIDI to record my electronic drums or keyboards. I was actually really amazed at how much better the quality was in comparison with my last audio interface. The pre-amps are incredible! Your guitars looks really nice, I watched a couple of your videos. I'll check out some more of them later on. All the best, Ken :-)
Ken, are you still using Sonar and do you intend to keep using it now that Gibson has shut it down? I was planning to buy it because I have a pile of the old *.wrk files from Cakewalk. I was hoping Sonar would open them, but now Im not so sure. What would you recommend now for an inexpensive DAW?
Btw- I have made a playlist of all your covers that I can find. Cast them up to the big TV and it makes a great evenings entertainment. Thanks for your great work.
Hi Don,
Sorry for the late reply on this one, I just discovered it now.
To answer your questions I do still use Sonar Platinum to record all of my audio. It is one of the best DAW's out there and does everything you could wish for in audio editing.
If you are looking to buy Sonar you can get it here: www.amazon.co.uk/Cakewalk-Sonar-Producer-Production-Software/dp/B00GXNNX2K/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=kenmercermusi-21&linkCode=w00&linkId=2fcf663157df4544f7a51965f79fff02&creativeASIN=B00GXNNX2K
If you are wanting something that is powerful and will allow you to record a few tracks of guitar and backing then I would recommend getting Cubase: www.amazon.co.uk/Steinberg-46769-Cubase-Elements-9-5/dp/B077NG4HGT/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=kenmercermusi-21&linkCode=w00&linkId=a8ce2a2913a036283ee2acdb19c17f22&creativeASIN=B077NG4HGT
Both are great pieces of software but if you are recording just some basic tracks perhaps Sonar might be an overkill. I used Cubase for many years and I would still use it today if I didn't have Sonar.
Glad to hear you are enjoying my videos!
All the best, Ken :-)
This must be record in Italy? Florence.👌
It's actually recorded in the UK using a video editing technique called 'Chroma Keying' where I record myself in front of a green screen, remove the green color in the editing, and replace the green with an image. There are some videos of my Florence performances on TH-cam but most are not on my channel. :-)
@@kenmercermusic awesome 👍
Good Great
Thank you! :-)
Almost Paul Simon. Great!!!
Thanks my friend, I had a look at your channel and you guys do a wonderful job of the S & G tunes!
Show.
NOT TOO SHABBY DUDE !
Thank you! :-)
Hi Ken
I found you through Dave's channel @A297MAN104. Great cover! I really enjoyed take on this classic. Thumbs up and subscribed! I've been away from youtube for a while and it's great to be back. I just released a new video. When you get the chance, please check it out and give me your feedback. I'm looking forward to hearing more of your music. Cheers!
Tyler
Hi Tyler, Glad you enjoyed this cover and thanks for the sub! I'm a big fan of Dave @A927MAN104 he writes some pretty amazing songs! Welcome back to TH-cam! I just had a watch of your America cover and liked, subbed and left a comment. I will check out more of your vidos later on. All the best, Ken :-)