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"I sure can't sound like Martin". And I would add , Nor should you want to.. As has been noted in any performance there are two intertwined factors,, only one of can be be unraveled into tangible reproducible elements .. #1 The technical aspects, of the room acoustics , the recording chain, the mixing and overall production . All of which can be replicated and yet (as you note will still not sound exactly like him) #2 the emotional involvement and interpretation of the performer and their skill at bringing that to the performance (the uniqueness of which cannot be replicated) Or as noted and put into musical performance parlance ( It's in the hands of players) In the world of electric guitar there is much more emphasis on "How to get their ( insert electric guitar god) tone..... But in the end it still boils down to "It's in the players hands". and ultimately cannot be done by replicating the technical... Now that is not to say the technical aspects do not contribute . They definitely do and are important.. But they will not get you all the way there ...... And a great example of this... is the Youtube documentary video title Guitar Stories Mark Knopfler . The thing that struck me about this video was while each guitar is different In the end the sound is readily identifiable as ,,, "Hey that is Mark Knopfler ".....
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I liked the tone so much I got his tab for the tune. I think medium strings, with the mic pointed at the sound hole and take your time with the tune, let the notes breathe a bit. That looks like a large condenser too. My LDC record on the mellow side too.
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I asked myself this question too and for me Martin is perhaps the best fingerstyle guitarist in the world. Why? Because he moves me deeply when I listen to his wonderful music. Tommy E. is the best player for most fingerstyle fans because he is technically outstanding and also has incredible timing. He also wrote beautiful melodies and created milestones in this music. I also love his work. But Martin has this one tone. It is magic. When I first heard it, I knew what I wanted. Play like Martin Tallstrom. I didn't succeed. I think every musician tries to express feelings. But everyone has different feelings. That's why we all sound different and that's a good thing. Even if you have the same guitar, effects and talent, you can't sound like Martin. He's just unique. Maybe I'll keep trying anyway... ;-) Best regards from Hamburg, Jimmy |
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I realize this post is more than 13 months after the original post. He's playing at a very low volume as his base, so any dynamics he adds are very dramatic. And he accents using nails, etc. I'm going to try to implement some of his dynamics by starting a couple 'quiet' pieces I wrote a full level softer and building from there.
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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 Quote:
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Just say that Martin Talstrom uses Olav Loef guitars. Regardless of how I treat the sound, these guitars are wonderful! I can attest to this as I am the happy owner of one.
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