If I Needed Someone, arr. Michael Hedges

Michael Hedges' mesmerizing arrangement of George Harrison's "If I Needed Someone," originally released by the Beatles in late 1965. Hedges only recorded this as a duet with Michael Manring on bass for the 1993 Windham Hill Guitar Sampler Vol II. He also performed this live as a vocal.
I offer virtual lessons on Skype and as a group access portal through my Patreon project. My July 1 post centers on this piece. Come join us! / andrewlardnerguitar

[@calvincooper2669]

Thank you Mr. Harrison for writing this beautiful song. Thank you Mr. Hedges for strapping that song to a rocket ship and sending it to a different galaxy. (Where are my chords!?) Thank you Mr. Lardner, for allowing us safe passage to that galaxy and teaching us that we too can breath these tones.

[@funkyavocado-wd1tb]

Absolutely brilliant

[@marcog7084]

The more I listen to this video the more I am impressed by your tone and by your micro dynamic control

[@Beemerboy324]

Masterful!

[@randymanske4887]

SUPERB!!!!

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you. Highly under-appreciated Hedges arrangement.

[@lshields4279]

Wow! Das Nice...

[@TheCelticWayy]

Absolutely fantastic. Sounds like the great man himself.

[@therapyoutsidethebox5466]

I saw him perform it live, with vocal. In 1989 or so, at a tiny club in DC. It was AMAZING.

[@milkyBK370]

Right hand technique is to die for. Brilliant.

[@cmotdibbler8105]

Andrew that was fantastic. Loved it

[@dodo14ify]

Come al solito un pezzo suonato in maniera perfetta!!!!!! Complimenti !!!

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you!

[@BerrysJSRD]

Andrew Lardner you are a class act, once again an astounding performance.

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you Berrys

[@johngeddes7894]

I love hearing this without any pickups to detract from the guitar. Perfect. Thanks for sharing this.

[@johngeddes7894]

Maybe it should be part of a medley with The Happy Couple- similar tempo, and similar use of harp style ringing notes. Or not.

[@danamillerhiggs4322]

Love this...beautiful... very touching. Perfect at the end of 2020 with a roaring fire, a glass of wine and family.

[@bccamden]

Really great playing, I never get tired of listening to this

[@amenblade86]

Marvelous as always!

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you!

[@stefanoragni6972]

Good job!

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you Stefano

[@mariapiedrabuena7836]

Very nice job continue the good work! !!!

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you Anthony!

[@Upstater73]

notes are swirling all around me

[@AdiHazan26]

😍

[@ahmedelatafy2871]

Absolutely beautiful & soulful. Good job man keep the lovely spirit up❤ What's the tuning?

[@laura.sefchik]

So beautiful. Honoring Michael's melodic harmonics! Subscribed to your channel! Andrew, a link on the Michael Hedges Fan Club on FaceBook lead me here! Please perform "Norwegian Wood" - in Michael's style + George's sitar!

[@niwaguitar]

great sound and play! This D-28 was What year is it made?

[@jorammorales6560]

👌

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you Joram

[@willstrattonmusic]

Beautiful performance. Would it be possible to share anything about the mix on this video? It sounds like a blend of microphone and direct signal with some kind of stereo chorus, but beyond that I’m unsure

[@andrewlardner]

I tried to emulate Hedges' live sound with this one, but instead of transducer I used the mic. The sunrise went through the SCF pedal. You are correct on all fronts!