Overture
The opening track. Written using just the notes of the open strings: G, C, E, A. That's it. Our job is to make those four notes sound like music. The overture sets the tone for the rest of the album, musically and conceptually.
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Sketches of Madeira
Without the tiny island of Madeira, there is no ukulele. I was there recently and fell in love with the place. So much history, beauty, warmth and culture. Here's a musical sketch of what I felt there. From Madeira, with love.
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Even Thunder Falls Apart
There's something heavy about the second fret. It hits hard. There's a kind of swagger to second-fret melodies... and yet, they're fragile. In the end, even thunder falls apart.
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No No No
Making the most of the bluesy sound of the third fret (yep, we're only using notes on the third fret plus the open strings). It's short but it rocks! Warning: face-melting ukulele solo at 1:20. This is the most fun you can have on the third fret.
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