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Sonke Meinen "On the Run" (original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxOlEI3WgeE
Here's an energetic jazzy piece from this gifted young guitarist from Aurich, Germany, who has won numerous awards and accolades ... enjoy!
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That is just ridiculously awesome. If I practiced every day 8 hours a day for 10 years - I couldn't do that.
Some people are soooo talented
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TIGLJK wrote:
That is just ridiculously awesome. If I practiced every day 8 hours a day for 10 years - I couldn't do that.
Some people are soooo talented
I know exactly how you feel, TIG. There's always some little technique we can pick up by watching these terrific guitarists, but for the most part I just have sit back and enjoy them. I'm glad it's not a competition!
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Richard Smith "The Entertainer" (by Scott Joplin)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCGGG9piAGY
One Tommy Emmanuel's many appealing traits, is his ongoing mission to celebrate and promote guitarists from everywhere ... and this guy's really good!
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There is a real nice friendly vibe happening there on that video and the guitar playing is excellent. Thank you TF
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Judith Beckedorf "Plan B" (original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ckx0cCrp9B4
Some creative timings and note combinations in this one, from one of Germany's excellent young guitarists.
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I enjoyed listening to Judith Beckedorf and found her playing good and a great style.Thank you Tenement Funster for finding her.
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Ewan Dobson "Hello Sun Muffin" (original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TkXH4NGieY
I'll admit that Ewan's blank stare kinda creeps me out, but this is a lively dance piece that would be just as home played on a fiddle.
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He is good with a pick although I saw one other one where is picking with his fingers.I think his blank look comes from listening to himself on ear phones rather than from speakers. He is a clean player.
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He is real good. All that percussion stuff must take a lot of practice.
He looked like he was real happy with his performance at the end.
He kind of reminded a bit of Elvis Costello.
Thanks for sharing TF
Jim
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Kelly Valleau "In the Air Tonight" (original by Phil Collins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEvVqkpNy2I
An interesting interpretation of Collins' powerful song, done in a more meditative style.
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Kelly Valleau is enjoyable to watch and he has a great style. I thought his version of the song was better than the original.
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Interesting comment, CG. The original is largely built on the heavy percussion and Phil Collins' powerful vocals. It's very cool that a version with neither element can be so good!
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Michael Hedges "Aerial Boundaries" (original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZimv-KYr8M
Michael is mentioned by many percussive fingerstyle guitarists, as one of the chief inspirations for what they do. He died tragically in a car accident in 1997, at just 43 years old. ... amazing creative talent.
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Joscho Stephan & Richard Smith "Rattle Snake Shuffle" (original?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rltfexy4e3U
Two of the more technically excellent jazz guitarists I know of.
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Nadja Kossinskaja "Harmonic Medley" (original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUjOIw5ZwAw
Some beautiful harmonics in a beautiful setting, enhanced by this little ToneWood amp ... interesting gadget.
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Nice style and playing. It is a nice setting just wonder if she played there or some other place and went the motions there. I have never seen this type of amp on classical guitar before. She played on right leg and I have been seeing that more and more. I went to a concert recently of a friend and he had changed to his right legs too and it did not seem to bother his playing either.
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Music is life, that why our hearts have beats.
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Thanks, CG ... she's quite good, isn't she?
The ToneWood Amp apparently is self-powered, and simply mounts on the back of the guitar. It then picks up the sound wave from the guitar, and amplifies / modifies them back into the body. It allows the guitarist to add a some extra volume, as well as a few basic effects, like reverb, delay, tremolo, etc. I don't much more about them, but here's link to their site for more info. It looks like a simple & portable way to enhance a performance, without a bunch of extra gear ... worth investigating.
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It looks and sounds pretty good in the video ( the player looks real good!:) )
a lot of the reviews on different sites are not so good on the tonewood amp.
Most said the batteries wear out fast.
It sells from 200 to 290 dollars -
probably pretty cool for beach player or busker (although several of the reviews said it wasn't loud enough for busking)
I'd like to have one if I was a serious musician I think
Thanks for sharing
Jim
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Make your life count, and the world will be a better place because you tried.
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Make your life count, and the world will be a better place because you tried.
"Use the talents you possess, for the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except only the the best." - Henry Van Dyke
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TIG ... I chuckled at your "... looks real good" comment. I thought that was a local expression, but obviously not. I would certainly want to try a ToneWood before shelling out dough for one. And since I already a decent acoustic amp and setup, it would probably be redundant.
But redundancy has never stopped any of us, has it? 
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Thanks but when needed I use Omnidirectional mikes. They were expensive when I bought them. They will only pick up what I play in a larger concert and are aimed at my guitar. They only pick up two feet so they do not pick any back ground stuff. I have had them now for a long time and they are still good. No battery to worry about and they work with the local PA system or one I usually take as a "Just in Case" scenario. In years I have only used it three times with the PA system had a problem.
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Music is life, that why our hearts have beats.
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Michael Chapdelaine "Heard it Through the Grapevine" (original by Marvin Gaye)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUBlvE9bWi4
Another enjoyable rendition of a classic piece from days gone by, performed live by Michael Chapdelaine.
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Nice clean playing. I enjoyed listening to him, and his respect for his guitar. Great pick with this one.
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Music is life, that why our hearts have beats.
Music is life, that why our hearts have beats.
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Thanks for commenting, CG ... glad you enjoyed him. Michael is currently Professor of Music at the University of New Mexico, and has won many awards in both Fingerstyle Guitar and Classical Guitar competitions. Seems too laid back to be a prof, but what do I know? (hahaha)
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Michael Hedges "Eleven Small Roaches" (original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQhpgjkxoyI
Some more great work from this inspirational legend of Percussive Fingerstyle guitar.