On the Esplanade Julian Plenti

 
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 figure 2


 

 
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 figure 3


 

 
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 figure 4


 

 
 e|-----------------|
 b|-----8-----------|
 g|-----------------|
 d|-------7----7----|
 a|--10-----10---10-|
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 figure 5


 

 
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 b|----6-------6---|
 g|--------0-------|
 d|------7---------|
 a|--5-------0---8-|
 E|----------------|

 


 


 figure 6


 

 
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 b|--------2---2-|
 g|--------------|
 d|--0---0---0---|
 a|--------------|
 E|--------------|

 


 


 figure 7


 

 
 e|----0---------|
 b|--------2---2-|
 g|--------------|
 d|--------------|
 a|--4---4---4---|
 E|--------------|

 


 


 figure 8


 

 
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 b|------0-|
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 d|--0-----|
 a|--------|
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 figure 9


 

 
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 b|--------|
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 figure 10


 

 
 e|---------------|
 b|------0-0-0----|
 g|----2-------2~-|
 d|--0------------|
 a|---------------|
 E|---------------|

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{t:On the Esplanade}
 {st:Julian Plenti}
 
 i'm pretty confident of the accuracy of this tab - i've put a lot of time
 into it, watched a video of paul playing it, and even slowed the tempo for
 part of it (specifically figure 4) to make sure it's correct. however, if
 you have any corrections, please comment. also, if you know the names of the
 chord forms used for these figures, please comment those as well - i don't
 really know how to identify chords yet, but i know their forms are how most
 people identify picking patterns like these, so it would help a lot for more
 experienced players.
 
 two youtube videos are useful in learning this song, hopefully they're still
 up, if not try to find video similar to their description:
 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8xiDvH7gEE
 this video has the album version of the song. any time stamps found in this
 tab are meant to match up with the timeline in this video.
 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImwQjVo7r_g
 this is a video of paul playing the song. both of paul's hands are visible
 throughout the majority of the video so it's an excellent reference in case
 you get stuck.
 
 figure 1
 
 {sot}
 e|--------------|
 b|----6---------|
 g|--------0---0-|
 d|------7---7---|
 a|--5-----------|
 E|--------------|
 {eot}
 
 figure 2
 
 {sot}
 e|--------------|
 b|----6---------|
 g|--------0---0-|
 d|------7---7---|
 a|--8-----------|
 E|--------------|
 {eot}
 
 figure 3
 
 {sot}
 e|--------------|
 b|----6---------|
 g|--------0---0-|
 d|------7---7---|
 a|--0-----------|
 E|--------------|
 {eot}
 
 figure 4
 
 {sot}
 e|-----------------|
 b|-----8-----------|
 g|-----------------|
 d|-------7----7----|
 a|--10-----10---10-|
 E|-----------------|
 {eot}
 
 figure 5
 
 {sot}
 e|----------------|
 b|----6-------6---|
 g|--------0-------|
 d|------7---------|
 a|--5-------0---8-|
 E|----------------|
 {eot}
 
 figure 6
 
 {sot}
 e|----2---------|
 b|--------2---2-|
 g|--------------|
 d|--0---0---0---|
 a|--------------|
 E|--------------|
 {eot}
 
 figure 7
 
 {sot}
 e|----0---------|
 b|--------2---2-|
 g|--------------|
 d|--------------|
 a|--4---4---4---|
 E|--------------|
 {eot}
 
 figure 8
 
 {sot}
 e|--------|
 b|------0-|
 g|----2---|
 d|--0-----|
 a|--------|
 E|--------|
 {eot}
 
 figure 9
 
 {sot}
 e|--------|
 b|--------|
 g|----1-2-|
 d|--------|
 a|--4-----|
 E|--------|
 {eot}
 
 figure 10
 
 {sot}
 e|---------------|
 b|------0-0-0----|
 g|----2-------2~-|
 d|--0------------|
 a|---------------|
 E|---------------|
 {eot}
 
 here is the order in which the figures are played throughout the song:
 
 GUITAR 1
 11112233 x 8 [00:00 - 1:09]
 4411533 x 2 [1:09 - 1:22]
 1111 x 2 [1:22 - 1:30]
 11112233 x 6 [1:30 - 2:21]
 4411533 x 2 [2:21 - 2:33]
 1111 x 2 [2:33 - 2:42]
 66667777 x 10 [2:42 3:32]
 6 x 1 [3:32 - 3:41]
 
 GUITAR 2
 88889999 x 10 [2:42 - 3:32]
 10 x 1 [3:32 - 3:41]
 
 the first three quarters of the song (up to 2:42) use only figures 1-5. the
 intro uses only figures 1-3 so start by practicing these figures.
 
 as you can see, the only difference between these three figures is the note
 played on the a string. i use my index finger for figure 1, my pinky for
 figure 2, and of course nothing for the open a on figure 3. repeat this
 process eight times.
 
 after the first couple verses, switch to figure 4 by sliding on the d string
 from the 7th fret to the 9th. switch back to the chord form from figure 2
 right before this part, as figure 4 uses the same form. the picking pattern
 for figure 4 is slightly different than the pattern from figures 1-3. after
 playing figure 4 twice, slide back down on the d string to the 7th fret and
 play figure 1 once. then play figure 5, which is like a combination of
 figures 3 and 2, in that order. after playing figure 5 you should be in
 position for figure 2; play this figure twice, then repeat the process once
 more.
 
 at 1:22, simply play figure 1 eight times, then return to the same figures
 1-3 pattern from the first part of the song, but this time only play it six
 times. after that, play the same instrumental segment from 1:09 - 1:22 twice
 like last time, then play figure 1 eight more times. this is the last time
 you'll play any of figures 1-5 in the song, so now we move onto the outro.
 
 the rest of the song is an intro in which you alternate between figures 6
 and 7. once again, this is yet another different couple of picking patterns,
 so study the tabs and practice to get them right. just alternate between
 playing figure 6 four times then figure 7 four times, and repeat the process
 ten times, which is when the song ends.
 
 at 2:42, a second guitar comes in. just like guitar 1, it's the same tab
 over and over for the rest of the song until the very end. play figure 8
 four times then figure 9 four times a total of ten times, then end with
 figure 8.
 
 lyrics:
 On the Esplanade, down by the sea
 Baby, watch my back
 I think somebody?s been following me
 You feel overcome, with trying to play it dead
 You feel safe that way, is it better than just playing instead?
 It was a big step for me to roll up my golden life
 Should have saved, saved my energy
 
 I?m awake today
 It?s so nice to see the windows wash my dreams away
 And I prop myself up on my pillow
 We?ve been through shaky times
 But I?m glad you found your way
 There was too much panic then
 From here on it will be straight all the way
 It was a big step for me to roll up my golden life
 Should have saved, saved my energy
 
 Changing with time, I can?t wait for the sign
 Is this right?
 Day chose your side, but the day brings the pride of the light
 Oh the peace comes at night; I will never break from this shadow of exile
 To be blinded
 Changing with time, I can?t wait for the sign
 Is this right?
 Is this right?

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