Andrew York plays 1888 Torres

[ewh2]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkZ0ILGCHYs

Exquisite tone and playing.

[bohemian]

Nice earring and mini YoYo Ma affects.

I always enjoy his audio... not so keen on the video side.

[Bern]

THAT is a fantastic piece of music...thanks for the link.

[Dogsnax]

I'm a HUGE Andrew York fan and I love his new cd, "Yamour". Two discs, not a weak track on either.

Here's another video of Andrew playing the 1888 Torres, my favorite song on Yamour, "Squares Suspended". A simple, beautiful piece. Although it sounds great on the Torres, I prefer it on his beloved David Daily.

Torres:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIHkWwG-4TM

Daily:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3YpLAhd_Us

[Special B]

Beautiful tone. Props to Andrew York, Antonio Torres (RIP), and GSI, especially whoever did the sound engineering on that recording. Even on my lap top speakers, it sounds amazing.

[lpa53]

Gorgeous! Two questions: how was the audio recorded / amplified, and is this piece available in sheet music?

[steveh]

I too have been astonished by how great that old guitar sounds.

I'm a massive AY fan - his music is responsible for me crossing over to nylon strings, where I now spend 90% of my playing time; unbelievably frustrating but very rewarding when it (rarely) comes together.

Cheers,
Steve

[Fngrstyl]

Originally Posted by Dogsnax

I'm a HUGE Andrew York fan and I love his new cd, "Yamour". Two discs, not a weak track on either.

Agreed. What a great album, and I love these GSI videos of Andrew on this Torres. This one isnt a listen to all the time, but just blows my mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kepIvnLLs2c

Great podcast on "All strings considered" with Andrew. Check it out!!

[Dave T]

My question is, how does this 125 year old classical guitar (all wood and hide glue in those days) sound this good when I've read and been told any number of times that classical guitars only last about 30 years?

Dave

[Dogsnax]

Originally Posted by Dave T

My question is, how does this 125 year old classical guitar (all wood and hide glue in those days) sound this good when I've read and been told any number of times that classical guitars only last about 30 years?

Dave

I'm guessing the 1888 Torres has had some restoration work done along the way. Keep in mind, world-class violins from 18th and 19th centuries are still going strong.

[Dave T]

Originally Posted by Dogsnax

Keep in mind, world-class violins from 18th and 19th centuries are still going strong.

Luthiers I've talked to state that guitars differ from violins in this regard. I was told it has to do with the way the different instruments are stressed. As it was explained to me violins are not braced inside because the arch of the back and tops provides stronger bracing. That's why they last longer. Makes me wonder if arched top guitars last longer than flattops. The same luthier told me the "30 year" life span doesn't apply to steel string guitars as they are braced stronger than classicals.

Dave

[usb_chord]

That was incredible...

[Dogsnax]

Originally Posted by Dave T

Luthiers I've talked to state that guitars differ from violins in this regard. I was told it has to do with the way the different instruments are stressed. As it was explained to me violins are not braced inside because the arch of the back and tops provides stronger bracing. That's why they last longer. Makes me wonder if arched top guitars last longer than flattops. The same luthier told me the "30 year" life span doesn't apply to steel string guitars as they are braced stronger than classicals.

Dave

Dave,

That makes total sense due to the structural differences between violins and guitars - comparing apples to oranges. I know there's been a lot of ongoing debate over the years regarding the lifespan differences of spruce tops and cedar tops as well.

Anyway, sorry about derailing the initial thread topic. Andrew York sure brings out the rich beauty of the Torres!

[Dave T]

I should apologize to the OP as well. I got off on a tangent.

Dave