When I was a little kid, around six or seven years old, I used to sing this at night in my bed. I was mesmerised by the melody as well as the German lyrics. In my early 20s I tried to figure out a nice solo version on guitar, but I wasn’t able to do it. That has changed and here is my solo version of this great melody. I have two ways of composing and arranging music. One is to write the score first and then play and record what I have written. The other way is to play it directly on the guitar until I’m satisfied with what I’m hearing. And that’s how I did it with this solo version. One fine day I will also do a Trio Version. Would be an interesting difference. Cheers, Mario Stresow.
Der Mond ist aufgegangen (The Moon has risen)