The New Amsterdams began as a solo project in Lawrence, Kansas to then-lead singer for The Get Up Kids Matt Pryor. In 2000, he released his debut album Never You Mind, which was comprised largely of acoustic tracks with sparse accompaniment. However, the album also featured Alex Brahl and Rob Pope providing extra instrument tracks.
Two years later in January 2002, Pryor released Para Toda Vida, this time sticking almost purely to acoustic guitar, with the exception of a few tracks utilizing harmonica and banjo as well.
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Hey ladies and gents, this is my first tab. I'm pretty sure that this is all correct, I'm trusting all of you to listen to the song and play it through a few times and 'feel it With that being said, here is the tab:
It's sort of a drawl; a lazy kind of riff for lack of a better explanation. When you bend, hold the note and bring it back down. I say, "(ish) because it doesn't sound like it's quite at the next fret yet. Just play with it and you'll get it down. Also, if you listen to the song, you'll hear the guitarist to pick the string as he brings it back down, almost like a reverse bend. Sorry, not really sure what kind of effects... Delay perhaps?
Chords used later: A very small part of the song, at: "....Abandoning yourself..." About 1min 52 seconds the song, ends at about 2min 19 seconds and goes back to the chords above for the softer then right back to these chords for the rest of the song.
I hope this all made sense. Sorry, I was to tired to type out all the lyrics and try to show you all the timing. This is a very easy, slow song, so I'm sure if you are having trouble, just listen closely and you'll get it. Seems like a cool "first song" to learn eh? Enjoy.
-Plea for Peace!-
Kris
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