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This piece is from the HBO Max series, The Last of Us (season 1). The series is directly based on the iconic PlayStation game where --  in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a fungal pandemic, Joel, a hardened smuggler, is tasked with escorting Ellie, a 14-year-old girl who is immune to the infection, across the United States. The Last of Us HBO brilliantly casts stars Pedro Pascal as Joel, and Bella Ramsey as Ellie.

The series also reprises guitarist/composer Gustavo Santaolalla for the soundtrack. "Resolve" is a variation of the song "Allowed to Be Happy" from The Last of Us Part II game soundtrack. In this variation, Gustavo Santaolalla is employing a 6 string banjo (strung like a guitar with regular tuning).

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The Last of Us HBO: Resolve (Gustavo Santaolalla) | fingerstyle guitar

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This song was originally released in 1988 by The Pixies. It's a true "indie" song -- with a delightfully Lo-fi production. The drums sound like they were recorded with a single room mic. Where is My Mind was most famously used in the final scene of Fight Club (1999).

My arrangement is based on pianist Maxence Cyrin's version -- which is arguably better than the original. It's almost like something Ramin Djawadi would've done for Westworld. That arrangement has been used in The Leftovers, and Mr. Robot.

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Fight Club: Where is My Mind (The Pixies) | fingerstyle guitar

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Gustavo Santaolalla's score for "The Last of Us Part II" deepens the game's harrowing, emotional landscape. The title theme is played on some type of guitar-banjo (played as an actual 6 string guitar). We can also see elements of his guitar style, that are uniquely "Santaolalla"; a slow, almost bluesy approach -- punctuated with quick trills, and off kilter notes. His tempo oscillates from relaxed to agile, then back again.

Gustavo Santaolalla's soundtracks are World Music in the truest sense. The music combines Blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern melodies all at once. It's perfect for The Last of Us, where normal borders no longer exist.

I performed this piece years ago for the Grecian short film, "A Last of Us Story: Anna". This is an incredible foreign-language production (directed by Sakis Karpas) that will absolutely thrill fans of the game and the HBO series. You can watch that film here: https://youtu.be/fGF7_WM2a3k?si=f_B_H2f5AT4UszFV

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Gustavo Santaolalla: The Last of Us Part II | fingerstyle guitar

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"The White Lotus" is an acclaimed HBO anthology series, known for its social satire and dark comedy. Each season follows the wealthy guests and the staff at a luxurious "White Lotus" resort, with each location providing a new backdrop for the unfolding dramedy. "Renaissance" is the title theme from The White Lotus: Season 2 which takes place on the shores of Sicily.

The soundtrack is from composer, Cristobal Tapia de Veer; a Chilean-Canadian composer renowned for his unconventional musical scores. His work is often characterized by an eclectic blend of electronic, orchestral, and world music.

Renaissance ended up working well as a fingerstyle piece -- as the chord progression is really easy to play. When I'm creating an arrangement, I often pretend that I'm commissioned to create a guitar cue for the film or television show. This mental exercise helps me simplify what I'm doing -- and get the essentials of the musical piece.

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The White Lotus: Renaissance fingerstyle guitar

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I wrote “Lullaby for a Sleeping Moon” pretty quickly. Although I have a hard time with it — I try to and trust my ear, and (not) to prejudge what I’m doing. I’m a fan of the iconic producer Rick Rubin, and I’ve heard a few quotes from him about letting your song evolve into something tangible, before denying it or hacking it to pieces. I really try to take heed of that — as my instinct is to self-edit along the way.

In the case of this song, I’ve always loved the line from (poet) Pablo Neruda:

“As if you were on fire from within.

The moon lives in the lining of your skin.”

I obsessed over that line as I wrote this piece. I kept thinking about the female form. What specifically came to mind; was the magnificence and femininity of a sleeping women’s wrist. From that patchwork, I came of with the title; Lullaby for a Sleeping Moon. I hope you like it!

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Lullaby for a Sleeping Moon - Evan Handyside | fingerstyle guitar

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"Life on Mars?" is a highly acclaimed song by the iconic David Bowie. It was originally released on his 1971 album Hunky Dory and later as a single in 1973. The lyrics are surreal and cinematic, depicting a young girl's escapist disillusionment with reality and media. Known for its soaring chorus, the song is often cited as one of Bowie's finest works.

When distilled to a single fingerstyle guitar arrangement -- the otherworldly musicianship of David Bowie is laid bare with brilliant melodies and clever chord progressions. I particularly like the way he snakes his way back into the verse from the chorus. It's mind-blowing.

He was only 24 years old when he recorded Life On Mars?.

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David Bowie: Life on Mars? | fingerstyle guitar

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My wife and I were in fertility treatments in late 2013 and most of 2014. There was a point (in the treatment) where we were driving out the facility every other day. At that time, Sweater Weather was the number one song on Alternative Nation (SiriusXM), we heard it almost every morning.

It was such a nerve-racking and anxious time for us. I remember be annoyed that this song was in constant rotation on Alt Nation. Nothing seemed to be working, and in July of 2014 we decided to take a break from the fertility treatments for 6 months; our doctor agreed.

We arrived home from our final appointment, and for some reason Jennifer decided to take one last pregnancy test. She was 2 weeks pregnant with our son Matthew. He’s now 10 years old :)

So…I now love Sweater Weather and this song is a constant reminder of (what turned out to be) the greatest moment of our lives.

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The Neighbourhood: Sweater Weather | fingerstyle guitar

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Directed by Ryan Coogler, the horror film Sinners unfolds in the Jim Crow-era Mississippi Delta in 1932. The film stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles (as twin brothers) who return to their hometown to start again, only to be confronted by a supernatural evil. The music is by Swedish composer, Ludwig Göransson who also serves as an executive producer for the film.

At the time of this writing, Göransson is only 40 and has already won 2 Academy Awards for Black Panther and Oppenheimer. I would say he’s most famous for Oppenheimer, specifically the piece, Can You Hear the Music. Ludwig is actually a guitarist by trade, and that is expressed in the roots music of Sinners. Here’s an old post of him playing guitar, he’s excellent: https://youtu.be/Vo2KW8wfScQ?si=farZptYA5S24Vplb

Smokestack Twins is the central theme of Sinners. It was a great opportunity to transcribe something Bluesy and old-timey. The guitar parts in the original piece were recorded with a 1932 Dobro Resonator guitar.

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SINNERS: Smokestack Twins (Ludwig Göransson) | fingerstyle guitar

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Fingerstyle arrangement and guitar tab for, The Path (A New Beginning) by multi-instrumentalist composer, Gustavo Santaolalla. This piece is from critically acclaimed video game and HBO series, The Last of Us. 

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The Last of Us: The Path (A New Beginning) | fingerstyle guitar

I'm a guitarist and short-film composer. My style is spacious and minimalist. I hope you enjoy it :)

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