My rendition of Hank Garland's version of this old standard. I scuffed a couple of bits in the solo, but I was happy with the rest so I elected to leave it as is.

I used my Gibson Les Paul 56' Goldtop (historic), my original 1962 Fender Tremolux and 2x10 Cab plus an EHX Holy Grail for a touch of reverb.

Recorded with a CAD M179 mic, into Logic via an Apogee Duet 2

Polka Dots and Moonbeams - Alex Farran

My finger style guitar arrangement of "I’m Still Here” by Tom Waits
I found a strange tuning that seemed to suit this piece perfectly…  C#-G-C-F-A-D (low to high)

I'm Still Here - Arranged for Solo Guitar by Alex Farran

My simple, improvised fingerstyle guitar arrangement of John Lennon's beautiful "Jealous Guy"
Tuning: Everything down a whole step

Jealous Guy - Improvised Solo Guitar by Alex Farran

My arrangement of this beautiful old appalachian tune, originally from around the time of the American civil war, and traditionally played on fiddle with vocal accompaniment.

I think the lyrics to this song are so pure and beautiful, I've added them below even though mine is just an instrumental version...


1. As time draws near, my dearest dear,
When you and I must part,
What little you know of the grace and awe
Of my poor aching heart.
Each night I suffer for your sake,
You're the one I love so dear;
I wish that I was going with you,
Or you were staying here.

2. I wish my breast was made of glass
Wherein you might behold
Oh there your name I's wrote, my dear,
In letters made of gold.
Oh there your name I's wrote, my dear,
Believe me what I say,
You are the one I love the best
Until my dying day.

3. The crow that is so black, my love,
will surely turn to white
If ever I prove false to you,
Bright day return to night.
Bright day return to night, my love
The elements will mourn,
If ever I prove false to you
The seas will rage and burn.

4. And when you're on some distant shore,
Think of your absent friend,
And when the wind blows high and clear,
A line to me, pray send.
And when the wind blows high and clear,
Pray send a note to me,
That I might know by your handwrite
How time has gone with thee.

The Blackest Crow

A quick demo of a guitar I'm selling on eBay.
2006 Martin HD35

Martin HD35 For Sale!!

Rough iPhone recording to demonstrate some of the Sportsman's tones.

Julia - Alex Farran (335 And Carr Sportsman)

A recording to display the lovely sonic character of the Martin D18 I'm currently selling.

The music is Julian Lage's gorgeous arrangement of "Where or When" from his incredible "World's Fair" album.

Where Or When - Alex Farran (Martin D18 for sale!)

A demo recording of my new Martin OM-21 guitar... The Beatles' Strawberry Fields Forever ala Bill Frisell
Mic'd with a cheap old Studio Projects B1 > Apogee Duet 2 > Logic Pro

Strawberry Fields Forever - Alex Farran

Another demo of my new amp. This time I'm playing Ted Greene's lovely arrangement of "All The Things You Are" 

All the Things You Are (Ted Greene) - Swart AST & 52' Fender Telecaster

Just received a beautiful John Le Voi petite bouche guitar and thought I'd have a crack at recording one of my favourite Gypsy Waltzes... "Bistro Fada" by Stephane Wrembel.

I recorded the Rhythm Guitar first, then the Lead guitar and finally I added some bass. Tried my best to mix my electric bass to sound similar to an upright bass... did it work?... kinda I guess!

I used a trusty old Oktava MK012 to track the guitars and the Bass was D.I'd into an Apogee Duet 2. Mixed in Logic Pro.

Thanks for listening,
Alex :)

Alex Farran

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