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TIGLJK wrote:

FLAWLESS guitar playing !  Beautiful performance, so soothing and relaxing to listen to.
Thanks for sharing.

I certainly agree, TIG ... thanks for giving a listen and commenting. I love to watch these guitarists who are much better than I am ... great way to learn new things, and stretch the imagination.

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Owen Van Larkins   "Wandering Hands"   (original composition)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FHXNN7daO4

Another terrific Australian talent, Owen demonstrates some creative use of the capo in this one.

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he was good.

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Dougie Maclean   "Gael: The Last of the Mohicans"   (arranged & performed by Luca Stricagnoli)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kbv1OpIpaA

This one always takes me away somewhere ... beautiful and meditative.

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Kotaro Oshio   "Red Shoes Dance"    (original composition)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSJ2bh-whz0

Obviously very popular in Japan, where there are numerous on-line covers of it. Light, fun, and nicely played.

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Steve Howe   "Second Initial"   (original)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAKKeP8pJ3g

Steve has often mentioned Chet Atkins as a major influence, and you can certainly hear it here ... fun little ditty.

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Thomas Leeb   "Trickster"    (original)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf-2MlBGDVs

Just gonna let Mr. Leeb speak for himself about this one:

"This one is a LOT of fun to play, but definitely gave me headaches during the writing process. The thing never never did what I wanted it to, always had a mind of its own and resulted in more rewritten and thrown-away material than the last couple of ALBUMS combined. I couldn't really call it "pain in the butt", so I settled for "Trickster"... and hope you like it!"

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TF
at about the 2:10 mark  I started thinking to myself -" where are the other guitar players and keyboard player"  then remembered he was a solo act !

It amazes me that one player, one guitar can make so many cool sounds together simultaneously . I'm happy when I get the transition from G to C correct on a down strum. smile

Thanks for sharing the cool performance - something to aspire to (in my dreams!   wink    )

Jim

Your vision is not limited by what your eye can see, but what your mind can imagine.
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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Good comments, TIG ... and I'm right with you about only dreaming of having this ability. While it's humbling, it also gets the imagination going about the possibilities.

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As good as he is, some of them are hard on a guitar. Guess for them it is a small price to pay for their abilities. I think most of Chordie members take care of the guitars they play.

Music is what feelings sound like.
Music is life, that why our hearts have beats.

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Classical Guitar wrote:

As good as he is, some of them are hard on a guitar. Guess for them it is a small price to pay for their abilities. I think most of Chordie members take care of the guitars they play.

I agree, CG, that some of them are downright abusive. To think of taking a Lowden (worth upwards of $5,000) and treating it like this make me cringe ... like Jon Gomm's here. However, it is his guitar so he can do whatever he wants with it:

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WOofWEjNInc/maxresdefault.jpg

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aka   Willie Nelson's Martin N-20 guitar    called trigger.   

he keeps playing it bc he says he can't find another guitar  that produces exactly that sound.
I'd put a picture up but don't have the time.

Jim

Your vision is not limited by what your eye can see, but what your mind can imagine.
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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Willie Nelson's "Trigger". I like this photo, because his forearm looks remarkably like the top of his guitar:

https://i1.wp.com/cdn.antiquiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Willie-Nelson.jpg

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Lmao.   Great picture anyway.
My heroes have always been Cowboys
If I can be that active and play like that at 84 I won't care about my skin being wrinkly

Your vision is not limited by what your eye can see, but what your mind can imagine.
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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Jerry Reed   "The Claw"    (covered by Muriel Anderson)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7d4oLFOEJg

More of Muriel's chops on this classic little Jerry Reed piece ... smokin' !

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Don Ross & Jimmy Wahlsteen   "It's Your Favorite"    (Wahlsteen)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np9YfcIdddA

Groovin' along on a summer afternoon in downtown Halifax (one hour from here). Used to love walking the streets and hearing musicians everywhere.

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I really enjoyed listening to them - I played several more of their songs.   I can only imagine how fantastic that would have been, sitting there in Halifax enjoying a sunny day - with  a great sandwich and cold beer as I watched them.   Thanks for sharing.

Your vision is not limited by what your eye can see, but what your mind can imagine.
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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Fantastic listening to those two I like Don Ross technique  of using  his guitar percussively while playing. I would love to be on that street listening to them play. Thank you TF

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Tobias Rauscher   "Memories"   (original)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXlDpB8b9Pk

Thanks for the comments on last week's post. The number of "Views" continues to climb, so even without comments I'm glad these selections are being watched and enjoyed. Tobias' percussive technique is almost flawless, and he still manages to bring lots of "feel" to his work ... much more than a dexterity exhibition. Gotta be out the door early tomorrow morning, so am posting a bit early.

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Not only is Tobias percussive technigue  flawless also every other aspect of his playing down to his harmonics bang on every time. Thank you TF for putting me onto him.

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That was impressive.  The kid is excellent.

It is inspirational and intimidating at the same time.
It would take me a 1,000 years to get that good.

Thanks for sharing.

Your vision is not limited by what your eye can see, but what your mind can imagine.
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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He is very good. I just can not get accustomed to someone using a very expensive and good guitar as a drum. Guess if you are paid enough the cost of a guitar is minimal to them. Loved the photo of Willie Nelson. He has aged along with Trigger.  Both still sound good though.

Music is what feelings sound like.
Music is life, that why our hearts have beats.

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Glad you guys enjoyed this ... he's certainly a marvel to watch and listen to.

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Antoine Dufour  "These Moments"   (original)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQlyHbu0zz4

Not sure why Antoine always has a handkerchief hanging from his guitar (sweaty hands?) but it's one of those little quirks that a lot of musicians have. He certainly has a beautiful touch on the strings.

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I love the way he makes it flow and  all the clever  subtle bits  that are  impossible for most guitarist seem effortless. Thank you TF I enjoyed his playing.