Diary Of A Madman arranged for Guitar Quintet

Cpt Matt Sparrow · Post by **Cpt Matt Sparrow** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:54 pm

Hi everyone

Darin (Cableguy) asked me to do this a long time back. It began to grow on me the idea of arranging it for nylon Guitars and I gave him first listen.
It is decicated to all Randy Rhoads fans.

So here it is. I hope you enjoy it

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=QgfUestG2Fg

Matt

Paul Wolfe · Post by **Paul Wolfe** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:22 pm

I clicked on the link and got Marlena Shaw?

Post by **The Flying Dutchman** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:24 pm

Paul Wolfe wrote:I clicked on the link and got Marlena Shaw?

+1

JustTakeAPebble · Post by **JustTakeAPebble** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:26 pm

The Flying Dutchman wrote:
Paul Wolfe wrote:I clicked on the link and got Marlena Shaw?
+1

Just heard it..

one word..

WOW!

Simon

cableguyxx · Post by **cableguyxx** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:53 pm

try this one: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=QgfUestG2Fg

Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:07 pm

cableguyxx wrote:try this one: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=QgfUestG2Fg

mmm..... I like that first song from Matt with that black lady much better....

Nah... Sounds great Matt!, I like the arrangement and the sobriety atmosphere you gave it, fits very well! Wish I could play classical like that!

Cpt Matt Sparrow · Post by **Cpt Matt Sparrow** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:10 pm

Paul Wolfe wrote:I clicked on the link and got Marlena Shaw?

Paul

I am very dopey and forgetful..like a walley I forget to change my cut and paste setting hense the lovely Marlena!!

LMAO!!

I know Darin posted it but here it is
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=QgfUestG2Fg

cheers

Mattxx

Cpt Matt Sparrow · Post by **Cpt Matt Sparrow** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:21 pm

ps thanks my friends for the support. It is very encouraging

Matt

wareagle · Post by **wareagle** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:03 pm

Cpt Matt Sparrow · Post by **Cpt Matt Sparrow** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:57 am

wareagle wrote:beautiful. o ye..urs is ok too. lol. jk, really lke it, sounds cool, wonder how it would sound on an orchestra

Of all Randy's work, I think it would probably work well.

I think a fantastic arrangement would be for string quartet. There is something about Diary that keeps it's creepy-ness if it is a small ensemble playing it. The danger with huge orchestrations of rock/pop pieces is they seem to lose their original mojo!

Matt

McLowery · Post by **McLowery** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 2:15 pm

Matt, I am in shock from this still! My own path on the instrument has been made more clear by this. I've listened to this like 5 times in a row!! This kind of take on this song never even crossed my mind and I'm glad you did it! Thanks

delve · Post by **delve** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:30 pm

Truely Amazing! Wow! Damn Matt that was Brilliant. wayne

shaun@def · Post by **shaun@def** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:24 pm

Excellent work Matt - Well done

The start even sounded like the Hammy Hamster music from 'Tales Of the Riverbank' - A classic in any era!!!:lol:

JustTakeAPebble · Post by **JustTakeAPebble** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:51 pm

shaun@def wrote:Excellent work Matt - Well done

The start even sounded like the Hammy Hamster music from 'Tales Of the Riverbank' - A classic in any era!!!:lol:

I havent seen that for years lol!!

Simon

Cpt Matt Sparrow · Post by **Cpt Matt Sparrow** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:29 am

Thank you for such a warm reception gang!

I just googled the Tales Of The Riverbank and it is strangely comforting.

Ha ha I know all the faults in this, I just was so excited to finish it I just uploaded and took an excited gulp!

Sincerely Thanks again. I am happy you gained pleasure from it.

Matt