Peter Sprague Plays "My Favorite Things"

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

thanks for the listen!

[@veshaw.]

WOW 9 years ago this sounds so dope I hope your alive and do well Sir

[@Wintermute0168]

Hi Peter! I knew you back in the early '80's, You, Tripp, and Kevyn used to eat at Govinda's Restaurant in Leucadia, where I worked. Sounds Beautiful, Hope You're all well.

[@wbsteck5072]

Always a joy! Really enjoy your flow on the fretboard!!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

@@wbsteck5072 Yeah, that's what you get when you practice a fair amount. Hah!

[@freddymclain]

this fellow obviously has more favorite things than most of us.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Ahh, that's nice and thanks!

[@ChibDibs]

Oh my GOD. This could be one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. I'm not sure how anyone could dislike this. This man truly knows what it means to play from the heart. Simply amazing.

[@siffoine]

Certainly it is one of your favorite things?

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Hi All, many thanks for checking out the music and thanks too for your positive words. It's a hoot over here at SpragueLand playing, recording, and video taping these tunes. I think I'll keep on going! stay well, P

[@walterfingerstyle]

Back for another listen... fantastic playing and arrangement as always Peter, and what a killer use of the looper and synth! Cheers!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Super nice of you Walter! Thanks for checking it out and I'm an admirer of your music too! Clean and full of good vibes! Play on maestro!

[@646oleg]

@@PeterSpragueMusic God speed. you two maestros give us amateurs run for our money (encouragement for practice to reach next level)

[@gotrottin]

Come on man, at least open your eyes; you're giving guitar players everywhere an inferiority complex! Excellent, Beautiful, Creative. Peter Sprague is a treasure!

[@jordana4936]

Bahahaha so true, at least open your eyes man! You’re an absolute genius!

[@davidcudlip6587]

There are some folks who can visualize things better in their head then with their eyes. This man is one of those.

[@josemolina959]

My dear friend Peter Sprague, a great honor to know him! A great human being and an absolute virtuoso! 👍👍👍

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Yo Jose, good on 'ya amigo and thanks for the kindness...

[@ligetispaghetti]

@@PeterSpragueMusic considering my current distain for human beings right now, I'm not entirely sure that you are a human. And I mean that in the best possible way. If I was an alien from another planet and you were the first human being that I met, I would assume that humans were worth saving. Lol. But seriously, this rendition of a true classic belongs with the best interpretations of it.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

@@ligetispaghetti wonderful to get your wildly creative note and also, thanks for taking the vid for a spin. So nice that it worked on your ears and it's a trip to play it. I'll keep going and yes the world is a mess but it's still worth living it up....all best, Peter

[@TheVersatileGuitarist]

This video is one of my favorite things

[@vivalav9533]

Just stumbled across....My word!!!!!!! Gift Passion Dedication.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Thanks for the listen!

[@jongomm]

Wow. Just incredible musicality and virtuosity.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@xXntHaiXx]

I have heard so many jazz renditions of this song on the piano. It's good to hear someone play it on the guitar too.

[@cj1301]

Mr. Sprague, your genius is showing...

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Thanks for the listen!

[@dj_koen1265]

I first listened about two years ago i think But i will never forget

[@janiceryce8137]

Impeccable voicings

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Hey Fabrizio, Thanks for listening in!

[@TimMeyerMusic]

this is just astounding.....a lifetime of dedication to the guitar

[@xRisingForcex]

incredible arrangement and soulful performance here, mr. sprague. best, also peter.

[@PhilipPoland1987]

Your harmonies and approach are so unique... I'm so happy that found your music! Fantastic!!!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Nice Filip! Thanks for listening and so glad that it's resonating with you. Play on!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Hi Noli, one of my favorite tunes of all time. Thanks for taking this rendition for a spin.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Heya Beau, thanks for taking the tune for a spin. Kind words always make the day shine a touch more...all best, P

[@fernandoletcha276]

2020, Wow ! Fantastic !!

[@paulandamyw]

I just recently came across your artistry, Peter. I am so grateful for your beautiful contributions. The world is a more beautiful place with you in it. May you always be inspired to create. It seems to me that you were born to do this. Peace-Paul

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

How nice Paul and thanks for checking it out and the kind words. I love making music!

[@JazzcrankMYFHC]

This is amazing!! Probably one of the most original versions I have ever heard!!

[@valentemedina5102]

This man played at my college just a couple nights ago. It was great.

[@18echosf]

Peter, just awesome! I owned the Coltrane album, My Favorite Things, and saw him perform the tune in person at the '63 Newport Jazz Festival. Another of my all time favorite tunes. What a great arrangement.

[@commerceserverservercommerce]

Superb!

[@DanielSchorr]

This is fantastic. Far and away the most enjoyable version of MFF I've ever had the pleasure of hearing - right up there with Coltrane's. You are a true master, I can only dream of one day reaching this type of mastery of the instrument. Although what I really like about this performance is that it is beyond just being about the guitar - it's really great as pure music.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Many thanks Daniel for the kindness! I LOVE Coltrane's take and that's always in my mind when I play this tune...all best, P

[@snugglethorn]

Daniel Schorr I simply have to concur...and It’s a high bar to vault. It’s one of my favorite songs. So my standard is hard to meet. But wow....just wow....this version is utterly profound

[@nikitageraskin2995]

Check the one from Yoko Kanno made specially for "Apollon: kids on the slope" anime. For me it's the best iteration of all, smooth as a flowing water. Also, a huge fan of the original and Coltrane's take. And this one too!

[@mobilegamingmore423]

The einstein of the guitar! Beautiful master piece

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@ClivusKauai]

Aloha Peter, I think one of my favorite things is listening to you play your favorite things I mean my favorite things. I'm so confused! Keep tearing it up brother!

[@konarakreddy4980]

Always loved your playing.......Must get you to India maybe for the nest WGF.....loved it.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

+Konarak Reddy Hey Man, India here we come! Would love it...let me know, P

[@thewonderwok]

That was Beautiful, Thank you!

[@eduardomoreira229]

Excellent,beautiful...

[@iosephantonivs4262]

Great! Thank you Peter Sprague!...

[@MrRyanmcmahon]

Yeah Peter, Smoove as silk.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Hi Mark, Appreciate you listening and digging it!

[@iocomposer]

Captivating. You are truly one of the greats, Peter. Warmest regards!

[@MrCliveDavies]

Hi Peter, now this is one of my favourite things! Absolutely superb - a veritable orchestration! Such imaginative use of a looper gives new meaning to the term, 'One Man Band'! Thank you Clive Davies

[@jaiiicube]

really beautiful Peter... I could see why Johnny DiMaggio was such a fan of looping... this made me think of him, thank you.

[@moodlofiliminal]

For those of you who may not know, closing your eyes, and achieving the level of familarity with your instrument to know exactly where youre going. Absolutely insane. This is inspiration to me! Thanks for the video!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Hi Intsccents! Muchas gracias for the listen and the cool response. No CD yet of this but someday...all best, Peter

[@646oleg]

bravo maestro, fresh take on classical song

[@snugglethorn]

Peter Sprague: dude...I’d totally GoFund you. It would be a crime to not distribute this through as many venues as possible...

[@snugglethorn]

Peter Sprague to by be honest, this recording itself is pure magic. It’s more an issue of PR and ‘distribution’ than anything else. And in this day and age I’m not sure what CD means anymore...odd times

[@deniseg812]

This is why I love trolling you tube for music i find the most talented people. A snowflake fell on my eyelash walking to the bus this morning and o thought of this song. So I've been trolling on my way to work for an obscure version of the song. Here I found it.

[@anitadavideduo]

Great!

[@guitarpenter3357]

Nicely Done, Bravo

[@Payne-dejo]

This is one of my favorite things

[@StefanLeipziger]

Outstanding playing and harmonic arrangement! Jazzy greetings from Germany, Stefan

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Thanks Stefan for checking out the music. all best, Peter

[@adamrafferty]

Peter this is excellent!!!!!!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Thanks for the listen and got to love those Maj. 7 b5 chords! Take 'em all over the neck and come off sounding modern. Hah!

[@adamrafferty]

Peter Sprague actually I plan to steal your Absus when we think G13#11 is coming ✊️oops - I meant on your Desafinado!!!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

It's yours my good man and I probably ripped it off from somewhere else. And yeah, it's on Desifinado and a good way to harmonize that sometimes pesky Eb....all best Adam!

[@tofagakilifi9535]

Kia ora from New Zealand. Bravo maestro.

[@tonyounes4996]

Genius, your message is delivered

[@steerpike50]

One of my favourites , i can add you to my list , Coltrane , Mclaughlin , Sprague . Thanks.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

How nice and thanks!

[@SzabacsiNandor]

Fabolous guitar playing! Genius!

[@johnfenner347]

Absolutely Marvellous !. Beautiful Playing. Splendidly Done. Good Wishes and Greetings From Scotland.

[@MrHarry0000010]

Seriously awesome tones...im overwhelmed

[@TheFab905]

Breathless. Thank you Peter.

[@christianlacheze3323]

Magnifique as we say here

[@snugglethorn]

Wow......just wow

[@joekarmazyn2825]

Mr. Sprague.. What can I say.. Perfect

[@jeffersontrucker8027]

My jaw dropped literally. Had to push it closed. Now it's doing it again

[@patriciak987]

incredible, one of my favorite song of all time too. Sir you are amazing. Thumbs down to the 3 people who voted negatively... seriously...

[@mad_mario_]

What a soul! Greetings, respect and love from Istanbul!

[@marshallross3373]

Brilliant. So fluid; great use of looping.

[@mojotronix3994]

1 of the 3 teachers that truly inspired me at GIT in 1987-88. Peter was a bad ass back then, glad to see he has progressed even more. Thanks for inspiring me once again, Peter!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

How nice Mojo! Yep, cool life back at GIT and stoked you're still into music. Thanks for listening!

[@khurtgeisse9810]

I listen to it every once in a while. One of my favorites Peter.

[@stevenvitolianos8784]

Amazing arrangement coupled with an amazing interpretation! Beautiful!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Hey Steven, thanks for the listen and for digging the music!

[@dong4176]

You play with ease like the greats .. reminds me of Paco De Lucia he would play with his eyes closed .. true mastery

[@eliadesfonseca2221]

Canela fina ! ♡

[@robertkopecky6139]

That's beautiful stuff, Peter. I often remember sitting in that brick alley by EarthSong in DM about '75, listening to you guys play. You've always been really good, and really superb here. Cheers!

[@cynthiahms]

Delightful dear Peter!

[@scoremotion]

Brilliant and beautiful!

[@257Cowboy]

What can I say? What a wonderful example of subtle guitar playing. So inspiring ... I found Peter Sprague through the Jim Croce (or rather his wife’s ) restaurant. He is to perform there. I’m so glad I checked him out. What a remarkable musician.

[@martinhorne7891]

Beautiful and amazing playing.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Thanks for listening

[@rkatz0]

Man, I just came across this. I used to use you for "therapy" when you played live with that trio in that club on or by Van Nuys Blvd, quite some years ago. I see you are still as out there now as then! Good to know! Lovely stuff, man time flies!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Thanks amigo for the listen and yes, that club was Le Cafe and what a cool era of music! all best, P

[@luchobayona6651]

4:49 Extraordinario arreglo e interpretación querido Peter.Eres un genio!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎶👌🏼

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Hey Emil, Cool! Thanks for listening.

[@noliaurillo2518]

This is just a well-balanced treat! The masterful use of loops greatly enhancing the raw and passionate feel of solo jazz guitar is something so rarely seen and heard nowadays. Salutations, Mr. Sprague! I humbly bow my head and raise my glass to you, sir!

[@Nullllus]

This is one of my favorite things.

[@WilliamVan8]

Big yay! Greetings, Peter!

[@RicardoGordo]

Beautiful.

[@hanysz_]

incredible artist right here

[@delanofields8552]

Next Friday you will be at Lacmas' Jazz Friday! Can't wait to see you play live

[@antoniomarques5169]

I'm astonished and delighted!! I was working but has been interrupted by the beauty of this unique performance. Unbelievable. Congratulations!!

[@agustingribodo8967]

Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GuyCanuel1]

Simply WOW! I'm breathless

[@w0tn0t89]

Marvellously inventive and splendid

[@BILLSHREEVE]

Awesome Peter! We're so lucky to have you here in San Diego!

[@sajiguitarist]

Fantastic player. Beautiful

[@akshitsrivastava6418]

Thanks sir. You have really helped all of us.

[@abnzg]

magical.

[@susantarrazinger8114]

That was worth 2 thumbs up, great music!!

[@stanleyshook2011]

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Thank you so much for capturing this and sharing it with all of us. You are a true master.

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Hey Stanley! So glad you liked it and what a great tune and fun to reharmonize it. Play on good man!

[@stanleyshook2011]

@@PeterSpragueMusic I should be screaming at you for showing me I'll never be able to play this tune even remotely close to how well you (and many others) have played it. Historically I have allowed myself to be more frustrated than inspired from watching the great masters play. I'll never forget how I felt the night I saw Stanley Jordan play a concert in Stanford, circa 1985ish. OH MY! My mind was blown. When I got home to my guitars, I just stared at them as if they were total strangers. The same thing happened 20 years later when I say Charlie Hunter with his 8-string bass/guitar - HE WAS PLAYING BASS, RHTYTHM & LEAD ALL AT THE SAME TIME! WTH? But I charged on and kept playing. I remember you (I think it was you?) once wrote something in one of your lessons book... in the Forward... something like, "Here's my book of lessons... see you in a year!" THAT made so much sense to me. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! LISTEN, LEARN. I'm now 56 and finally feel I have become a real student, one who listens and I'm practicing! I have been playing my own 2-note (with a few added chords) version of 'My Favorite Things" since I was 16. I've not progressed much on it in 40 years. But now I have a HUGE amount of inspiration to push it to higher levels. So I will scream THANK YOU! to you and... I'll see you in a year! Thanks again for your music. PEACE and HEALTH to you and yours. Stanley

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Hey@@stanleyshook2011 thanks and loved your note. And yep, that was me, "see you in a year pal". That's what it takes and it's a good thing if you can get into the flow of LOVING to practice. Stay on it good man and have fun! all best, Peter

[@fabrizioceck]

absolutely fantastic

[@bransonguitar]

Peter, Nice playing, keep up the good work. Jim Greeninger

[@perotin2838]

Excellent. Thank you. Sometimes it reminds me of Andy Summers' guitar atmospheres like in the Police song "I burn for you". It may come a bit awkward as a comparison but it is just on the atmosphere level.

[@prabhalkusum9552]

Awsome peter Sprague..

[@kennewicksheri]

Glorious... Glorious..... Glorious !!

[@suavebass]

Thank you so much for sharing this jewel.

[@aze216]

I thought it was good... and then it just got better and better... really nice.

[@richardfallows1259]

Don't think I've ever heard anything quite so wonderful probably the most innovative guitar player I've ever heard

[@arnekronvall817]

This is true improv, he found this in the air. Great job man, keep it up 👍

[@teduhpiano6209]

Beautiful interlocking

[@anthonygainsford1893]

Lovely Peter, hope the world finds you! But I'm sure you must be happy in your wonderful music, best!

[@PeterSpragueMusic]

Happy and thanks Anthony!

[@PhucThinhDang473]

Best solo guitar of this song!!!! You have fan from Vietnam.