AZ715, Quick note to say a heartfelt thank you for introducing me to Tallstrom. Never heard of him before. He illustrates that you don't need an expensive guitar to craft achingly beautiful music - or shred a hundred notes a minute. (Though I am sure that a great instrument helps - and he has some nice ones.) I've been listening to him as I work this evening. Beautiful work.
Example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4Mg...80A08&index=25
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Originally Posted by AZ715
There are a number of truly accomplished fingerstyle guitar players in the world, and I am in awe as I view their videos. However, despite their great technical skill, I've noticed that only a handful of these folks are overwhelmingly lauded for the emotional expression people find in their music. They play differently, bringing out their guitar's tones in ways that tug at the heart strings. Just take a look at the many comments under their YouTube videos, and you'll see how moved people are by their music. (Jimmy Quango is a player who comes to mind.) For the life of me, I can't produce those tones. Maybe someone here can help.
One of these folks you are probably familiar with is Martin Tallstrom. In case you are not, here is a video that represents his work fairly well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvsADBlmJdI
I understand that some of his emotional mood is created with effects, but much of it can only be explained by his technique. I can mimic playing the notes, but I sure can't sound like Martin. (Nor will I ever...I get that.)
Any ideas how to create these sounds? |