The Man, The Myth, The Cael, Homage to Caelumamittendum / Benjamin |
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Jun 4 2021, 10:49 AM
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To many of us, Cael needs no introduction...
 Admittedly this was a while back though - more specifically you are looking at 14 year old Cael 😍 However as his beard grew, so did his musical skills! Here you can see one of his first GMC progress videos, from 2013 with Cosmin: Fast forward to 2017 - and you can see he started developing jamming chops as well as a new level of technique and precision: Just this progress would have been more than enough reason to celebrate. However one of the things that intrigues me with Cael is his constant strive for improvement. And most importantly, he is not afraid of expanding his search beyond the boundaries of his perceived limitations. He believes in his ability to acquire new areas of expertise. He goes all in - and BAM he does it. Let me show you what I mean - In 2015 he started Gabriel's composition workouts: Here you can hear the embryo of his song writing skills. It's obviously raw & instrumental - but it is packed with hooks and motivic development. Or as we say in the business - killer riffs! Fast forward to 2021... If you are in a hurry, listen from 00:55 - where Cael clearly shows us that if his song needs singing - he will learn to sing! ----- Now the reason we enjoy hanging out with Cael is not just because of his amazing progress that inspires us all, or his killer song writing ideas which has sparked several GMC collaborations. No, it's actually for egotistical reasons - we enjoy Caels company so much. Constantly positive - Cael spreads a vibe that makes the GMC forum a better place, every day. So Cael - thanks so much for being around. I am pretty sure you have inspired more people than we know about - and I know many more are to come. You are a Legend at GMC. Keep doing what you do ❤️ |
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Jun 4 2021, 11:31 AM
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Jun 4 2021, 11:52 AM
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Thank you for this post, Kris! It gave me a huge smile from one ear to the other ear, as we say here in Denmark!
I have been here since 2008! Almost 13 years now! Wow, time flies in good company! Working with Gabriel, Todd, Cosmin and for a bit Pedja as well gave me a huge boost and has helped me a lot  Same goes for just being around all you lovely people at GMC. I hope the community can continue to exist for many years! If you guys have any questions in relation to my journey here, the compositions or just anything, just ask and I'll try to answer to the best of my abilities  On a sidenote I would love to see the Creativity Workout start again. This is where that song from 2015 is from: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...amp;mode=linear QUOTE (Mertay @ Jun 4 2021, 12:31 PM)  Just a heads up, Mertay. The image is not showing up and is giving me a warning from AVG, I think 
This post has been edited by Caelumamittendum: Jun 4 2021, 11:51 AM |
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Jun 4 2021, 02:54 PM
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Awesome journey, Cael. And great playing, just fantastic. Here's to many more years at GMC. Cheers !
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Jun 4 2021, 03:52 PM
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That's a beautiful recognition Kris!! I can't agree more with everything you said about legendary Cael.
I've been following and getting inspired from his progress as guitarist, composer, musician, arranger, singer, since the beginnings of GMC times. He has no limits, and he is always trying to evolve as an artist. And besides that, and what's even more important, he is a beautiful person, with a big heart. Thanks for your friendship & inspiration mate. Let's continue making music! QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Jun 4 2021, 07:52 AM) On a sidenote I would love to see the Creativity Workout start again. This is where that song from 2015 is from: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...amp;mode=linear That's a very cool idea!
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Jun 4 2021, 05:55 PM
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You can't go wrong with Scandinavians
Congrats Cael! As a present you deserve at least one year of GMC subscription (  Kris)
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Jun 4 2021, 06:40 PM
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Very nice Cael and an inspirational Journey you made.
I really dig your compositions and you are real kind Have a nice weekend |
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Jun 4 2021, 06:43 PM
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Nice one Kris,
Ben is 100% heart and an amazing composer and player. He's always ready to help anyone and works hard not just at his music but his personal stuff too. I've had many long chats with Ben, he has an amazing attitude to music and life, one thing he did for me really touched my heart and soul, my wife and I watched with tears running down our cheeks. https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=59963 https://youtu.be/lvLexsZL-2A Thanks for being here Ben, and above all, thank you for being you Take care Stay safe Peace and love to you my friend Phil This post has been edited by Phil66: Jun 4 2021, 07:24 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE  “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jun 4 2021, 07:15 PM
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Yeah man, you inspired that entire last collab!
It never would have happened if you hadn't posted those cool 'open' chords. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Jun 4 2021, 08:34 PM
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QUOTE (Steve Gilfield @ Jun 4 2021, 06:55 PM) You can't go wrong with Scandinavians Congrats Cael! As a present you deserve at least one year of GMC subscription ( Kris)Aw, thank you, Steve Only thing Kris should give me is a promise that GMC will be around for a long time! QUOTE (MonkeyDAthos @ Jun 4 2021, 07:03 PM)  True!!!. Haven't forgot the time you helped me figure out the some songwritting in guitar pro! Forever grateful.  I really hope you find fulfillment in your music journey. I hope and wish that I can help more in the future I do sometimes think about setting up some sort of thread for stuff like that, but sometimes I do struggle with consistency and motivation, but it's definitely in my mind! Thank you for the kind words QUOTE (tflava @ Jun 4 2021, 07:40 PM) Very nice Cael and an inspirational Journey you made. I really dig your compositions and you are real kind Have a nice weekend Thanks for the kind words I look forward to seeing and hearing more of your songs, jams and all those things!QUOTE (Phil66 @ Jun 4 2021, 07:43 PM) Nice one Kris, Ben is 100% heart and an amazing composer and player. He's always ready to help anyone and works hard not just at his music but his personal stuff too. I've had many long chats with Ben, he has an amazing attitude to music and life, one thing he did for me really touched my heart and soul, my wife and I watched with tears running down our cheeks. https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=59963 https://youtu.be/lvLexsZL-2A Thanks for being here Ben, and above all, thank you for being you Take care Stay safe Peace and love to you my friend Phil I often think about you, Phil. Not in a weird way, mind you! But you're like that cozy chair that's been around a long time and you can't get rid of it, cause it just feels right it being there in the living room. That is if GMC was a living room. You belong on GMC! And I love following your journey. I've said before that I often read through your thread I'm glad you enjoyed that video! QUOTE (klasaine @ Jun 4 2021, 08:15 PM) Yeah man, you inspired that entire last collab! It never would have happened if you hadn't posted those cool 'open' chords. Sometimes I get lucky and find some cool chords Maybe I inspired it, but you and Kris did a lot of the hard work!
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Jun 4 2021, 08:58 PM
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QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Jun 4 2021, 08:34 PM) I often think about you, Phil. Not in a weird way, mind you! But you're like that cozy chair that's been around a long time and you can't get rid of it, cause it just feels right it being there in the living room. That is if GMC was a living room. You belong on GMC! And I love following your journey. I've said before that I often read through your thread I'm glad you enjoyed that video! Aw thanks buddy, that video was two and a half years ago almost, I'll never forget it. I read your comments earlier and had a tear in my eye  I just read it out to my wife and she had to get a tissue, I said "why are you crying?", she said "because it was nice, he's a lovely man"  Bless you my friend. This post has been edited by Phil66: Jun 4 2021, 09:47 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jun 5 2021, 01:48 AM
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Inspiring stuff !! Cael's da man \m/
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