Licensing/Contact: Trench@AcousticTrench.comSomewhere Only We KnowAcousticTrench2023-11-30 | It has been a bit of a journey to return to the guitar and creating again. I want to thank everyone for your patience and support. This song means a lot to me, and I recorded it in one of my favorite places where Cherry and I spent a lot of time with Maple. I put my whole heart into working on this video, and I hope that it may provide you with some comfort ❤️
Streaming on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/2HPDex06VeCvldfsSwJITg Support my work Patreon https://www.Patreon.com/AcousticTrench Guitar Tabs: musicnotes.com/l/9jGNXSomewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful WorldAcousticTrench2022-06-16 | Maple crossed over the rainbow bridge one year ago today. Cherry and I miss her every day, but I feel so lucky to have spent so many amazing years with her. She lived a long and happy life, filled with so much love and joy. I found putting this tribute together for her emotionally cathartic, being reminded of all the wonderful times we shared together. Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's song has always been special to me and I would often play the song for Maple but never released a video until now.
Until we meet again, somewhere over the rainbow, I love you Maple.Remember MeAcousticTrench2021-12-02 | It has been a difficult number of months for Cherry and me as we have lost our best friend. Maple and Cherry were so close, It has been hard for her. I've begun playing the guitar for Cherry every night as the music helps to soothe her. It took many months before I could pick up and play the instrument again without tears, as for the past 12+ years I've only played with Maple by my side. Music is healing, and through working on this tribute for Maple I've felt my heart begin to heal, and I'm able to focus on remembering all the magical moments we spent together over the years.
The theme from the film Coco, Remember Me, resonated with me on a deep level, and I wanted to play it in memory of Maple. I know Maple would want us to be happy as we remember her, she would always try to lick away my tears when I was sad. You were a good girl, Maple. I will always remember you. I love you Maple.Saying Goodbye (What a Wonderful World)AcousticTrench2021-06-18 | Yesterday I had to say goodbye to my best friend. Maple passed away peacefully during the night, while I held her in my arms. We have spent every moment together for over 12 years, doing everything together. I adopted her from a rescue shelter and the first time we met she tackled me, leaping into my arms, wagging her tail so hard and with a smiling face full of love. We went on so many adventures together, and she was always there for me with her unconditional love through difficult times. Music helped to soothe and comfort her, especially when she was feeling anxious during thunderstorms and fireworks so I would play for her to help calm her down. She would lay beside me with her head in my lap and listen to the guitar until she fell asleep. I feel so lucky to have had her in my life, the bond we shared is indescribable and my heart is aching.
There are a lot of videos that I filmed with Maple which I never posted on YouTube, or videos I didn't finish editing, that I might release in the future. I hope that some of the moments we shared together over the years have helped to bring some joy or comfort to you. Thank you for the love and support you have shown us.
I love you Maple.Paradise - Coldplay (Fingerstyle Guitar)AcousticTrench2021-03-08 | Stream on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3v59duy Apple Music: apple.co/3ihRWYi Support on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/AcousticTrench
This video took several months to create and I really put my heart fully into the whole process. I really enjoyed creating this with Maple and Cherry and the video means a lot to me. I hope you enjoy watching :)
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I spent the past few months working on this video, and it feels fitting to release it today in honor of Leonard Cohen's birthday. This video is also dedicated to my best friend, Maple ❤️
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"Sometimes in our lives we all have pain We all have sorrow But if we are wise We know that there's always tomorrow Lean on me, when you're not strong And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on For it won't be long 'Til I'm gonna need Somebody to lean on"The Office Theme w/ Maple on the DrumsAcousticTrench2020-03-13 | Maple returns to the drums, playing my favorite TV show theme song! :)
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"I hurt myself today To see if I still feel I focus on the pain The only thing that's real The needle tears a hole The old familiar sting Try to kill it all away But I remember everything What have I become My sweetest friend Everyone I know Goes away in the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt..."The Scientist - Coldplay (Fingerstyle Guitar)AcousticTrench2019-12-05 | Stream on Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/1LUWUjQ0i43tTTuVUW19BH Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/the-scientist-single/1490303202 Guitar Tabs: musicnotes.com/l/QRgmm
"Come up to meet you Tell you I'm sorry You don't know how lovely you are I had to find you Tell you I need you Tell you I set you apart Tell me your secrets And ask me your questions Oh let's go back to the start Running in circles, coming up tails Heads on a science apart Nobody said it was easy It's such a shame for us to part Nobody said it was easy No one ever said it would be this hard Oh take me back to the start I was just guessing at numbers and figures Pulling your puzzles apart Questions of science, science and progress Do not speak as loud as my heart Tell me you love me Come back and haunt me Oh and I rush to the start Running in circles, chasing our tails Coming back as we are Nobody said it was easy Oh it's such a shame for us to part Nobody said it was easy No one ever said it would be so hard I'm going back to the start"
The Scientist - ColdplayHarry Potter Hedwigs Theme Inside a GuitarAcousticTrench2019-10-31 | Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter, composed by John Williams.
Happy Halloween! Maple's dressed as her favorite Gryffindor :P
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comToy Story - Youve Got a Friend In Me (Fingerstyle Guitar)AcousticTrench2019-07-16 | Guitar Tabs: musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0199417 Music composed by Randy Newman. It's hard not to get nostalgic when hearing this song. I've had it stuck in my head with the release of Toy Story 4, so I figured I'd sit down and arrange it for the guitar :) Hope you guys enjoy!
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I recorded this in 2016 but never posted it to YouTube, so I thought May the Fourth would be the perfect time to finally share this throwback on here :)
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"Yesterday All my troubles seemed so far away Now it looks as though they're here to stay Oh, I believe in yesterday Suddenly I'm not half the man I used to be There's a shadow hanging over me Oh, yesterday came suddenly Why she had to go, I don't know She wouldn't say I said something wrong Now I long for yesterday Yesterday Love was such an easy game to play Now I need a place to hide away Oh, I believe in yesterday Why she had to go, I don't know She wouldn't say I said something wrong Now I long for yesterday Yesterday Love was such an easy game to play Now I need a place to hide away Oh, I believe in yesterday"The Sound of Silence in the Middle of a Blizzard (Fingerstyle Guitar)AcousticTrench2018-03-17 | Stream/Download: https://AcousticTrench.lnk.to/TheSoundofSilence Guitar Tabs: musicnotes.com/l/rTQbJ
Filmed in the middle of a blizzard. There's a beautiful silence at night when it snows and I felt inspired to record this song. No guitars were harmed during the filming of this video! I filmed this with a really cheap fully laminated guitar so there was no wood to be damaged by the temperature change. It was freezing cold and the winds were howling so Maple stayed nice and warm inside while I filmed this one alone :)
Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel "Hello darkness, my old friend I've come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence In restless dreams I walked alone Narrow streets of cobblestone 'Neath the halo of a street lamp I turned my collar to the cold and damp When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light That split the night And touched the sound of silence And in the naked light I saw Ten thousand people, maybe more People talking without speaking People hearing without listening People writing songs that voices never share And no one dared Disturb the sound of silence
And the people bowed and prayed To the neon god they made And the sign flashed out its warning In the words that it was forming And the sign said, the words of the prophets are written on the subway walls And tenement halls And whispered in the sounds of silence" Songwriters: Paul SimonLa Vie En Rose on a KalimbaAcousticTrench2018-02-10 | You can find my music on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FpzLRP Apple Music: apple.co/3ihRWYi
I have a little music box that plays a simple melody of this beautiful song which inspired me to learn it on the Kalimba. Hope you enjoy :)
The Kalimba or mbira is an African musical instrument consisting of a wooden board with attached metal tines, played by holding the instrument in the hands and plucking notes with your thumbs.
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comNeil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Fingerstyle Guitar)AcousticTrench2018-01-25 | Neil Diamond turns 77 today, happy birthday! Wishing Neil all the best with with his recently announced retirement.
Contact: Trench@AcousticTrench.comThe Godfather Theme - Fingerstyle Guitar by AcousticTrenchAcousticTrench2018-01-14 | You can download an mp3 of this recording at http://patreon.com/AcousticTrench, along with all the rest of my music.
Speak Softly Love by Nino Rota, one of my favorite scores from a film.
I've run into some issues with music labels recently, but with your support on Patreon, Maple and I will be able to continue to remain independent artists :) You'll also be able to download mp3s of all of my music over there! https://Patreon.com/AcousticTrench
Contact: Trench@AcousticTrench.comStranger Things Theme on a Harp/CelloAcousticTrench2017-11-05 | I'm currently marathon'ing through Stranger Things season 2 and thought the theme song could sound cool as a little Harp/Cello duet and so I came up with this this.
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comCant Help Falling In Love on a KalimbaAcousticTrench2017-10-15 | From my album: http://smarturl.it/AcousticTrenchAlbum
The Kalimba sounds like a little music box and Elvis Presley's Can't Help Falling In Love felt like a perfect fit for this instrument.
The Kalimba or mbira is an African musical instrument consisting of a wooden board with attached metal tines, played by holding the instrument in the hands and plucking notes with your thumbs.
The octave spacing of the 12-string guitar's strings gives a cool fuller layered sounding effect that felt perfect to utilize for the Game of Thrones epic intro theme.
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comThe Legend of Zelda - Main Theme / Overworld Theme (Fingerstyle Guitar)AcousticTrench2017-08-08 | One of my favorite video game songs, the Overworld Theme from LoZ: A Link To the Past played on my new Cordoba GK Pro Flamenco Guitar :)
A tribute in honor of Chester Bennington. Linkin Park was a huge inspiration for me when I was young and this news has been devastating. Rest in peace, Chester.
"I'm tired of being what you want me to be Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface I don't know what you're expecting of me Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow Every step that I take is another mistake to you Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there Become so tired, so much more aware By becoming this all I want to do Is be more like me and be less like you
Can't you see that you're smothering me? Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control 'Cause everything that you thought I would be Has fallen apart right in front of you Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow Every step that I take is another mistake to you Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow And every second I waste is more than I can take!
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there Become so tired, so much more aware By becoming this all I want to do Is be more like me and be less like you
And I know I may end up failing too But I know you were just like me with someone disappointed in you
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there Become so tired, so much more aware By becoming this all I want to do Is be more like me and be less like you
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there I'm tired of being what you want me to be I've become so numb, I can't feel you there I'm tired of being what you want me to be.."David Bowie - Space Oddity (Fingerstyle Guitar)AcousticTrench2017-07-11 | Space Oddity by David Bowie was released 48 years ago today on July 11th, 1969. Apolla 11 launched 5 days later, becoming the first manned moon landing. I recorded this little tribute awhile back for Facebook but figured I should put it on YouTube, and today seems fitting! David Bowie was a legend, may he rest in peace.
Ground Control to Major Tom Ground Control to Major Tom Take your protein pills and put your helmet on Ground Control to Major Tom (ten, nine, eight, seven, six) Commencing countdown, engines on (five, four, three) Check ignition and may God's love be with you (two, one, liftoff) This is Ground Control to Major Tom You've really made the grade And the papers want to know whose shirts you wear Now it's time to leave the capsule if you dare "This is Major Tom to Ground Control I'm stepping through the door And I'm floating in a most peculiar way And the stars look very different today For here Am I sitting in a tin can Far above the world Planet Earth is blue And there's nothing I can do Though I'm past one hundred thousand miles I'm feeling very still And I think my spaceship knows which way to go Tell my wife I love her very much she knows Ground Control to Major Tom Your circuit's dead, there's something wrong Can you hear me, Major Tom? Can you hear me, Major Tom? Can you hear me, Major Tom? Can you "Here am I floating 'round my tin can Far above the moon Planet Earth is blue And there's nothing I can do" - David BowieOne Last Time - Ariana Grande Fingerstyle GuitarAcousticTrench2017-06-17 | A classical guitar arrangement inspired by Ariana Grande's emotional performance in honor of Manchester.
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comJohnny Cash - Hurt Cover (NIN) FingerstyleAcousticTrench2017-02-28 | Yesterday was Johnny Cash's birthday so I wanted to pay tribute to one of the greatest covers, Johnny Cash's version of Nine Inch Nails Hurt.
"I hurt myself today To see if I still feel I focus on the pain The only thing that's real The needle tears a hole The old familiar sting Try to kill it all away But I remember everything What have I become My sweetest friend Everyone I know goes away In the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt"
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comLady Gaga - Telephone Fingerstyle GuitarAcousticTrench2017-02-20 | Lady Gaga's Telephone played on a Flamenco guitar.
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comTrench & Maple Best Vines CompilationAcousticTrench2017-01-18 | Over a period of 4 years, I created over 1,300 Vines and here's some of my favorites with Maple. Vine has been a huge part of my life and It's hard having to say goodbye to the app officially shutting down. Thank you to everyone that made Vine such a wonderful place, and thank you to everyone that has supported me over the years. I look forward to continuing to create lots of music, especially longer videos here on YouTube!
Lyrics: "I feel so unsure As I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor As the music dies, something in your eyes Calls to mind the silver screen And all its sad good-byes
I'm never gonna dance again Guilty feet have got no rhythm Though it's easy to pretend I know your not a fool
Should've known better than to cheat a friend And waste the chance that I've been given So I'm never gonna dance again The way I danced with you
Time can never mend The careless whispers of a good friend To the heart and mind Ignorance is kind There's no comfort in the truth Pain is all you'll find
I'm never gonna dance again Guilty feet have got no rhythm Though it's easy to pretend I know your not a fool
I should've known better than to cheat a friend And waste the chance that I've been given So I'm never gonna dance again The way I danced with you
Never without your love
Tonight the music seems so loud I wish that we could lose this crowd Maybe it's better this way We'd hurt each other with the things we'd want to say
We could have been so good together We could have lived this dance forever But no one's gonna dance with me Please stay
And I'm never gonna dance again Guilty feet have got no rhythm Though it's easy to pretend I know your not a fool
Should've known better than to cheat a friend And waste the chance that I've been given So I'm never gonna dance again The way I danced with you
Now that you're gone (Now that you're gone) What I did's so wrong, so wrong That you had to leave me alone"Star Wars - Princess Leia Theme Fingerstyle GuitarAcousticTrench2016-12-28 | RIP Carrie Fisher :(All I Want For Christmas Is You!AcousticTrench2016-12-24 | Maple and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! :)
Thanks for all the support this past year, I look forward to sharing a lot more music with you guys in 2017!
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comThe Last Of Us Fingerstyle Guitar Main ThemeAcousticTrench2016-12-10 | Stream/Download: https://AcousticTrench.lnk.to/TheLastOfUs
The Last Of Us has one of the greatest video game soundtracks, composed by Gustavo Santaolalla. I was hyped for the announcement of the sequel, and figured this would be the perfect song to break in my new Flamenco guitar! Hope you guys enjoy :)
I thought I'd try something a little different with this Kalimba arrangement of a classic blink-182 song. I threw out my back earlier in the week and was stuck in bed for a few days so I played the Kalimba a lot to pass the time while rewatching a marathon of Parks and Recreation :P
The Kalimba or mbira is an African musical instrument consisting of a wooden board with attached metal tines, played by holding the instrument in the hands and plucking notes with your thumbs It sounds a lot like a music box
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comHallelujah on a Harp - Leonard Cohen TributeAcousticTrench2016-11-12 | A tribute in honor of the wonderfully talented singer, songwriter, poet and novelist Leonard Cohen.
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comGood Riddance (Time of Your Life) by Green Day from Inside a GuitarAcousticTrench2016-11-05 | The foliage looked beautiful during the sunrise so I grabbed my guitar and recorded this with Maple on a whim. The leaves were falling all around us and it was so peaceful.
This was a lot of fun to arrange for the guitar, It's such a great song from a classic movie! I thought Maple was going to chew apart poor Jack Skellington for a moment but she tenderly licks him instead as she likes to do with her favorite toys :)
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comHeathens by Twenty One Pilots - Fingerstyle CoverAcousticTrench2016-10-09 | I've been wanting to cover this song for awhile and I finally sat down to record it this weekend!
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comWake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day (Solo Guitar Cover)AcousticTrench2016-09-17 | Stream/Download: https://smarturl.it/WhenSeptemberEnds
This cover felt fitting as summer is almost over and we're nearing the end of September.
It was quite challenging to record this while Maple was being so cute with her Elephant! I can't handle her adorableness sometimes.
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comAcousticTrench Live StreamAcousticTrench2016-09-02 | ...Pure Imagination tribute in memory of Gene Wilder. Fingerstyle w/ Guitar TabsAcousticTrench2016-08-30 | A Tribute in memory of the wonderful Gene Wilder.
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comMario Theme played on a MandolinAcousticTrench2016-08-24 | Still getting used to the mandolin with it's tiny frets, but this was a lot of fun to play!
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comJamming From Inside a Guitar w/ Maple The PupAcousticTrench2016-08-04 | Sorry for the vertical aspect ratio! This was filmed on an iPhone from inside of the guitar.
Contact: AcousticTrench@Gmail.comPassion Pit - Take a Walk ft. Maple on the drumsAcousticTrench2016-07-31 | Maple's the best little drummer sidekick a musician could ever ask for :)