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Interview with Derek Gripper - 10 string, fanfret and exchangeable fretboard content!
Hello everybody,
I was in Paris (France) this past weekend to play a concert with the incredible South African guitarist Derek Gripper and I recorded this interview with him. If you're not familiar with Derek's playing then you should check him out. He's insanely talented. He has some fascinating insights in ordering luthier-built guitars from the player's point of view that I wanted to share with you. I hope you enjoy it. https://www.michaelwattsguitar.com/b...-gripper-paris Stay tuned MDW
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Just listened to all 45 minutes; great fun. He's clearly an interesting guy.
"Libraries on Fire" is one of my fave albums - well recorded too. Unique music, especially in the "classical" world. I saw him live with John Williams a couple of years ago. Immediately after he launched into what he had just described as his "favourite tune", a guy in the audience started vomiting, and copiously. There was a helluva commotion (not least people trying to avoid collateral damage!), but Gripper didn't flinch. Felt real sorry for him though (...and for the guy who fell ill). Cheers, Steve |
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Thanks for posting this, Michael. Derek's kora transcriptions are fantastic.
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Great work. Derek Gripper is a real talent. Also a Casimi player. Particularly like this:-
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Thank you Michael,
Interesting as usual opening up new vistas for me. Steve
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You're very welcome and yes they are! The man is a treasure.
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Yep, that's the one. Utterly superb.
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My pleasure Steve, I hope you're well!
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