The coolest LUTE I've ever seen!

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  • My new archlute with an incredible natural reverb (sympathetic resonance). It's a 14 course archlute by José Miguel Moreno in Spain (To contact José: moreno.aguado@gmail.com) These instruments were popular between 1600-1750 in Europe.
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  • @brandonacker
    @brandonacker  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

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    • @ardibeltz541
      @ardibeltz541 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      With what shows this lute, and the music knowlege of 5 thousand years around the world, wil be possible a acoustic without electronics instrument who resembles a electric guitar with distorsion..?

    • @rainerbernhardt6193
      @rainerbernhardt6193 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ardibeltz541 The Distortion was made popular by Eric Clapton, if I recall correctly. The fresh band (Cream) did not have money for big Amplifiers, and they were not loud enough in the clean area of amplification. So Eric decided to simply make them louder, entering the area were tube amplifiers start clipping - the distorted guitar sound was made popular. Why I am telling You this? Well clipping just means the a sinus wave cannot reach its peak and is cut, this way becoming more a rectangular like shape. You can achieve that by String buzz or limiting the swinging amplitude of the top of an acoustic instrument. Most likely these are the least ask for features at luthiers for a reason...

    • @ardibeltz541
      @ardibeltz541 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rainerbernhardt6193 Thanks to you answer, i doesn't know that dates, really interesting, i love Cream! 🤩🎸🎶

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't wanna learn guitar I wanna learn theorbo! 😢

    • @HappyLifeInMinecraft
      @HappyLifeInMinecraft 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The double strings are basically chords right? Can you set the distance of semitones between the two strings?
      Isn't possible to make an electric instrumento that allow the user to set them on the fly, allowing such instrument to sound like a piano, having all the pholyponic possibility of it?

  • @joemusicman64
    @joemusicman64 ปีที่แล้ว +826

    That sympathetic resonation is unreal. Totally comes through in the video. Gorgeous.

    • @tia8580
      @tia8580 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      For real, it's almost like it has a plate reverb built-in

    • @stevenmike1878
      @stevenmike1878 ปีที่แล้ว

      ive heard really good hurdy gurdies with insane sympathetic resonance like that but there the high pitched angelic cathedral notes instead of the bass. id love to hear both instruments together.
      th-cam.com/video/wwyznoWJDHI/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/2Q4mKo9gBF4/w-d-xo.html

    • @SufferDYT
      @SufferDYT ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@tia8580 It does, essentially.

    • @tia8580
      @tia8580 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SufferDYT It's closer to a spring reverb, I was referring to the way it sounds.

    • @voornaam3191
      @voornaam3191 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who is your Gorge?! I distrust that Gorge, he gets dragged on stage for bad reasons.

  • @AntalopeAUT
    @AntalopeAUT ปีที่แล้ว +455

    This Lute is an absolute masterpiece and Don José should consider himself a legendary builder .
    The sound is so ridiculously fast and perfectly developing/emanating and of such enormity that it never will need any environmental or artificially added reverb, this instrument is monstruously impressive ... especially the strenght and clarity of the bass course .
    All in all : bonkers instrument made by a proper madlad ;)

    • @voornaam3191
      @voornaam3191 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Why don't ALL lutes look like this one? Being conservative is BAD! Finally you all should forget your stupid traditions, move over to 12 extra friendly resonating strings. Normal lutes do suck a lot! Woke up!

    • @GameTimeWhy
      @GameTimeWhy ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@voornaam3191 what kind of parody is this supposed to be?

    • @eritain
      @eritain ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GameTimeWhy It was *supposed* to be the funny kind, I think. Unfortunately not by someone who could pull that off.

    • @dlighted8861
      @dlighted8861 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow,way to make the germane boring. 😂 Just joking of course.😉

  • @shadowgolem9158
    @shadowgolem9158 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    I think I speak for many when I say we need an album featuring this amazing instrument, please!!

    • @gretatillett1100
      @gretatillett1100 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes, please......❣

    • @fnd111
      @fnd111 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Vinyl, analogue recording! SA-CD as well.

    • @zSpirall
      @zSpirall ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes.

    • @rainerbernhardt6193
      @rainerbernhardt6193 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely, would love to hear Zamboni and Piccinini played on this one, or maybe the transcriptions of JSB done by Paolo Cherici (ISBN13: 9790215323551)

    • @BlahBlah-el7ys
      @BlahBlah-el7ys 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      check out the album 'songs from the labyrinth'. it features sting and edin karamazov playing the instrument.

  • @IBoughtItMyself
    @IBoughtItMyself ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Pretty unusual to get such an accomplished player, spectacular instrument, timeless music, and, by the way, extraordinarily well-tuned instrument. What a pleasure.

    • @IRLTheGreatZarquon
      @IRLTheGreatZarquon ปีที่แล้ว +15

      For real, I didn't think I was gonna be up at 4am raptly watching someone play a lute that looks like it's straight out of a D&D campaign, but here I am.

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This guy is like the musical Daniel Jackson.

  • @dazwold
    @dazwold ปีที่แล้ว +78

    A low F? This calls for lute djent!

    • @tomfern3170
      @tomfern3170 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Somebody call Jared Dines

    • @equalrights9091
      @equalrights9091 ปีที่แล้ว

      You TALK TOOOOOOOOO MUCH. Just play it. Lol

  • @sirmichel3434
    @sirmichel3434 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    I got so blown away by the resonation it's so impressive

    • @stevenmike1878
      @stevenmike1878 ปีที่แล้ว

      ive heard really good hurdy gurdies with insane sympathetic resonance like that but there the high pitched angelic cathedral notes instead of the bass. id love to hear both instruments together.
      th-cam.com/video/wwyznoWJDHI/w-d-xo.html
      th-cam.com/video/2Q4mKo9gBF4/w-d-xo.html

  • @bigmac51290
    @bigmac51290 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I was _super_ confused when he played the first few chords and there was reverb effects added... that has the strongest sympathetic reverb I've ever heard. Wow

  • @lindybeige
    @lindybeige ปีที่แล้ว +166

    Sounds wonderful!

    • @paxonite-7bd5
      @paxonite-7bd5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hey lindy

    • @Chesemiser
      @Chesemiser ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Now this isn't someone I expected to see but I agree

    • @Nature_Quixote
      @Nature_Quixote 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      LINDYBEIGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @danthiel8623
      @danthiel8623 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      oh cool

    • @jusu8961
      @jusu8961 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      nice to see you found your way to appreciating this amazing historical instrument

  • @kohra9659
    @kohra9659 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    people.. get this man to 400 k already.. I NEED TO SEE HIS TWIN!!

    • @ImOuijaa
      @ImOuijaa ปีที่แล้ว +5

      His twin? He kinda looks like the video game streamer Datto.

    • @paulinemegson8519
      @paulinemegson8519 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      His twin? At a guess I’d imagine he looks like him weirdly enough😊

    • @j.r.4627
      @j.r.4627 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For real

    • @MarkBonneaux
      @MarkBonneaux ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Maybe it's just me but he's like a young, musical Daniel Jackson (from Stargate SG-1)

    • @0777coco
      @0777coco ปีที่แล้ว +4

      forget see, i wanna hear him sing!

  • @mflazar
    @mflazar ปีที่แล้ว +16

    As an guitar maker for 40 years, I have to say this is really beautiful.

  • @RayHikes
    @RayHikes ปีที่แล้ว +93

    7:50 might be the best example of the reverb effect, gives you goosebumps to think that's all natural! Truly more of a work of art than an interment at that point.

  • @jaredcaines6688
    @jaredcaines6688 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I mean, I totally thought there was reverb added at first. I was like, “wait, how is his voice dry but the lute has tons of verb?” Incredible sympathetic resonance! 👏🏼❤

    • @billwhite9703
      @billwhite9703 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just heard it and said, "What a great sound." But then again, I'm a music producer and songwriter/singer. As long as you have good hearing you can easily develop your ear to be more aware.

    • @jaredcaines6688
      @jaredcaines6688 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@billwhite9703 Thanks Bill, good advice. I think part of the confusion was the amount of compression/limiting that’s applied to TH-cam videos, which amplified the already insanely huge resonance of this unique instrument. But don’t worry, it only took me a handful of seconds to figure out what I was hearing. :)

    • @harryf9885
      @harryf9885 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jaredcaines6688Don’t worry about Bill, he’s clearly a jerk. Who knows if he even could hear the resonance? If he did he should have been more impressed by it than he was.

    • @harryf9885
      @harryf9885 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jaredcaines6688certainly he should have realized that you were complimenting the instrument, not asking for observations about your listening abilities. Anyone can think something that doesn’t make sense for a few seconds.

  • @luoboeguy
    @luoboeguy ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I've wanted to learn the lute for over decade and this really is making me want to do so again.

    • @DerPhiL
      @DerPhiL ปีที่แล้ว

      me2

    • @dougdavis8986
      @dougdavis8986 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's the problem?

    • @Sk0lzky
      @Sk0lzky ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@dougdavis8986 usually money and time (by time I mean time you can realistically practice, aka time+energy+"motivation" aka proper mix of chemicals and their receptors not being desensitised)

    • @stringsalive20
      @stringsalive20 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Get a copy of Diana Poulton’s Lute Tutor

    • @lettheriver
      @lettheriver ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Sk0lzky you can learn or do anything if you'll just spend 15 minutes a day.

  • @gcozette
    @gcozette 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Brandon, I heard you perform using this very lute last night in Chicago in the Music of the Baroque's "Viva Vivaldi" concert. After reading in the program notes that you have this TH-cam channel, I found this video which give an entire education about the nature this specific lute that you brought to your Chicago performance. Thank you for such a superb performance of Vivaldi's RV 93 Concerto for Lute in D major.

    • @brandonacker
      @brandonacker  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Thanks so much! I'm glad you came :)

    • @vladib.6834
      @vladib.6834 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@brandonackerThat's what she said.......I'm sorry,I just couldn't help myself,I'll show myself out

  • @craig8694
    @craig8694 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As a novice luthier (built 5 acoustic instruments thus far) I find this astounding! Thank you for sharing.

  • @Tomoose736
    @Tomoose736 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    When I was at Syracuse University, I got to see a Gregorian Monk play this exact (or very nearly) mod. He had obviously been practicing for a very very long time. Definitely one of the most memorable “concerts” I have ever seen. There were only about 100 people watching though, so it was more like a private show vibe. If you ever get the opportunity to see someone experienced play one live, I highly recommend it, 11/10 experience.

  • @DrJohn-rl9zg
    @DrJohn-rl9zg ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I'm in a tent in the middle of the desert on a bicycle tour. You can't imagine how great that sounds on the speaker for my cellphone!

    • @benjaminstuver3825
      @benjaminstuver3825 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hahaha, I’m by the Rhein river on a bicycle tour, and same for my cell phone speaker. “Eurovelo 15”

  • @hallonsylt6729
    @hallonsylt6729 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I have no idea of what I have have done to deserve this clip, but this blew me away by miles! SPEECHLESS is such an understatement.

  • @DrItsgonnabeOk
    @DrItsgonnabeOk ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is an absolutely MAGNIFICENT instrument. The volume, clarity and resonance are of unreal proportions.

  • @Sam_888
    @Sam_888 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    In the immortal words of Nute Gunray: "This is getting out of hand! Now, there are two of them!"

  • @ChaseEaglesonOfficial
    @ChaseEaglesonOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +128

    What a stunning instrument.
    Physically and sonically beautiful.
    Mindblown by the resonation, that is unreal.
    Thanks for sharing, Brandon!

  • @ThePseudoDionysius
    @ThePseudoDionysius ปีที่แล้ว +54

    That deserves a WOW! The resonance is incredible.

    • @robertshorthill6836
      @robertshorthill6836 ปีที่แล้ว

      That low F note is something so rare to the human ear that it makes it incredible. And I hope one does not have to change strings in a decade or two.

  • @KitsuyuutsuR
    @KitsuyuutsuR ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This just happened to pop up in my suggestions… I’m glad I watched it! I got a 12 string guitar almost 3 years ago now and I can tell you, I noticed the difference in sound when I heard it in recordings as well as when I began taking lessons (my instructor played a 6 string). It’s a wonderfully fun and diverse instrument and everyone thought I was nuts because I never played before and I wanted to start with something so difficult. Only my instructor had faith in me. I played piano most of my life, which he said would make it easy for me to learn. I also play instruments by ear, so I can learn most anything. I was teaching myself before my first lesson. I love it!

  • @nineblackgoats
    @nineblackgoats ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That thing is wild. It truly has a soul of its own. What an absolute masterpiece. I'd never heard that kind of sound before, and it's beautiful to see you handle and play it with the love and respect it deserves. That lute is more than an instrument, it's a friend to cherish.

  • @xzysyndrome
    @xzysyndrome 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    "Honey....I'm trying to tell you...I didn't buy another Guitar...
    "Its a Lute"
    Majestic review of this instrument Mr. Acker.

  • @garyingersoll2460
    @garyingersoll2460 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr. Dowland's Midnight is amazingly peaceful and lovely.... thanks for sharing...

  • @jackaufenhand5710
    @jackaufenhand5710 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That is the most beautiful sounding acoustic instrument I've ever heard. Brought a tear to my eye.

  • @Tonedog88
    @Tonedog88 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It seems to me that the strings are serving as the spring in a spring reverb unit. It's fascinating. I recall my reaction to the bouzouki I recently started playing--the resonation was astounding, to me. I played grinning for quite a while. This lute seems to amplify that effect greatly. Nice video!

  • @alderankorym
    @alderankorym ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That sound is so powerful it could easily play metal.
    How cool would it be if that instrument was to come back for modern styles?

  • @CrayCraigie
    @CrayCraigie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You’re like the Bob Ross of music. I’m not the slightest bit interested in guitar, but I’m hanging on YOUR every word. Brilliant.

  • @franksabatino7576
    @franksabatino7576 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thanks Brandon. Your love for your instruments adds to the pleasure of hearing your music.

  • @solidus4prez
    @solidus4prez ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THE RESONANCE! Those first couple notes blew me away

  • @pamelarosen2649
    @pamelarosen2649 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This lute is so beautiful! What amazing sounds! Thank you so much for sharing. I know you will enjoy your new piece.

  • @TalicZealot
    @TalicZealot ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I'm typically a fan of the simpler Renaissance Lute, but this one is incredible.

    • @kishascape
      @kishascape 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I prefer medieval mandolin.

    • @TalicZealot
      @TalicZealot 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kishascape yeah those are cool and probably easier to get ahold of without breaking the bank

  • @InstrumentManiac
    @InstrumentManiac ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow the internal resonance is really cool! Crazy how such a big sound can come from a relatively compact instrument 🤯👏

  • @4Grace4Truth
    @4Grace4Truth ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful ❤ I can’t wait to hear more on this lute!

  • @Claudio-ti5fy
    @Claudio-ti5fy ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The sound of this lute it’s marvelous! Deep, persistent and worm. It remind me “ Il cannone “ the Paganini Violin. Extremely powerful. The spanish luter has done a great job

  • @animaegray
    @animaegray ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, if I heard a recording of this lute I never would've guessed the reverb is due to sympathetic vibrations, I would've thought it was recorded in a large reverberant hall or something.

  • @ericbonanno5214
    @ericbonanno5214 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can hear this instrument being played for hours. I love the unique sound it puts off. It's so full. You know?

  • @clairenicholls
    @clairenicholls ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a wonderfully made instrument! So looking forward to seeing and hearing more of it in future videos

  • @Rylee_G
    @Rylee_G ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The sympathetics are amazing

  • @TedSchoenling
    @TedSchoenling ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Natural Ambient... That is one amazing sounding instrument, it is special, that luthier really is a master craftsman!

  • @2btpatch
    @2btpatch ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for playing this beautifully made lute.

  • @allanjmcpherson
    @allanjmcpherson ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That really is a gorgeous instrument! The back is absolutely beautiful, and the tone an resonance are even better.

  • @Greg_J
    @Greg_J ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Wonderfully played. Get this man to 400K subs and more! 🎉🎊

  • @magnificalux
    @magnificalux ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow, what a beautiful instrument! That reverb from the lute is amazing! The whole instrument itself is incredible! So happy that everything came in one piece!

  • @voitmusic
    @voitmusic ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So beautiful! Thanks for demonstrating this gorgeous instrument. It must be a joy to hear live. I play the Indian classical sarangi and when it is finely tuned it produces a natural reverb with its 35 plus sympathetic strings.

  • @janined5784
    @janined5784 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an exquisite instrument. Just a glorious sound. Thank you.

  • @TXndj9375
    @TXndj9375 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m utterly addicted to hearing all these amazing instruments. I was wondering if you would ever go back to Ancient Greece and give the newly rediscovered Kithara a shot. I imagine you living in a multitude of previous lives as a musical master, and using my imagination, I could see you playing a Kithara in an ancient symposia in Athens under the beauty of the Acropolis and moonlit Greek sky. Call me an insufferable romantic. 😊 Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us. ❤

  • @happyfreeky
    @happyfreeky ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lovely. I couldn’t help but smile listening to you playing this beautiful instrument. Thanks for the sound healing

  • @kathyhollenbach7413
    @kathyhollenbach7413 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just beautiful the way the strings resonate. Beautifully played. Well done Brandon👏👏👏

  • @davidestes7266
    @davidestes7266 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I LOVE THIS instrument! The performance is extraordinary! Please play more with it!

  • @coffeeguyd
    @coffeeguyd ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow, I honestly thought you had some sort of choir/cathedral effects going in the background for ambience when you played the first sample, but realized it was the lute itself! 🤩

  • @karisziegler1334
    @karisziegler1334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not only is the instrument a miracle, but also the playing and interpretation in the examples are so beautiful! Thank you!

  • @Sagan_Starborn
    @Sagan_Starborn ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Heinrich Biber is one of my favourite composers. His Colossal Baroque piece - Missa Salisbergensis - is a huge piece of glorious grandeur. His Passacaglia is very beautiful and sounds incredible on your new Lute-eorbo!

    • @Galvann6
      @Galvann6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Which recording is best?

    • @Sagan_Starborn
      @Sagan_Starborn ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Galvann6 Musica Antiqua Koln, Paul McCreesh, 1998, has the cleanest version of it - the singers are true to the period and minimise vibrato and the ensemble are absolutely in lockstep with each other. Most other recordings end up in a bit of a mess because there are so many instruments all performing polyphonous pieces.
      Musica Antiqua get it right, and the acoustics are phenomenal - the echo lasts for about 10 seconds. Just amazing.

  • @arthurprelle3295
    @arthurprelle3295 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an awesome instrument! Great playing to do it justice. It seems like an instrument made for pieces that lend themselves to reverb rather than more intimate pieces. Truly great.

  • @the1trueporkchop
    @the1trueporkchop ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The resonance on that lute is amazing, even on my phone speakers! (Swoons)
    Side note: I low key wish solid body electric arch lutes where more of a thing.

  • @edgy1rocks
    @edgy1rocks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m amazed. The sound is absolutely beautiful beyond description. Thank you so much for sharing your unique experience!

  • @8BitRetroGhost
    @8BitRetroGhost ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a beautiful instrument in both sound and appearance. The resonance and volume is just uncanny. Kudos to Mr. Moreno.

  • @maHaTma86
    @maHaTma86 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a beautiful sound and as always a perfect played from you 🥰

  • @clbcreations
    @clbcreations ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a beautiful sounding instrument!

  • @Tambolero32
    @Tambolero32 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have to say I was blown away with the sound of that guitar, thanks for sharing , I've subscribed and gave it a thumbs up, I normally listen to drummer and percussion, but for some reason you got my attention. Can't wait for you to post a new piece playing that lute guitar.
    Thank you.

  • @wisdomoftheearlychristians2037
    @wisdomoftheearlychristians2037 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunningly beautiful! The instrument, your playing, and the joy on your face while playing. I've seen many play proficiently, but joylessly. Watching you is like watching a child on Christmas morning!

  • @sharendonnelly7770
    @sharendonnelly7770 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Exquisite! Music produced by an amazing instrument and masterfully played, bravo.

  • @louderthangod
    @louderthangod ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was at True Tone music in Santa Monica once trying out a small amp and the room is a tall, squared rectangle with a ton of guitars on the wall and all of the guitar strings would resonate sympathetically and it was the best reverb I’ve ever heard. I want to record in a room like that.

  • @richardjchandler
    @richardjchandler ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An extraordinary instrument! Thank you for sharing your archlute, and the details of its makeup. Love your rendition of the lute tunes by Dowland and Biber.

  • @AudriannaB-World-Peace
    @AudriannaB-World-Peace ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful, gorgeous Lute! It sounds so resonant and amazing! 🌟

  • @carlcurtis
    @carlcurtis ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Holy cow! Fantastic playing on an instrument worthy of your talent.

  • @carpinterodeguitarras
    @carpinterodeguitarras ปีที่แล้ว +30

    There it is!! What a sound, José Miguel is an amazing luthier, is it Madagascar/Coral bowl and Spruce top? That's what the sound color suggests to my ear. Enjoy it and let us enjoy your lute playing so much! 😊😊

    • @brandonacker
      @brandonacker  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thank you! I'm happy with it:) Definitely a spruce top but since the bowl is repurposed from an oud, José didn't know the species of the wood.

    • @sephardicsounds
      @sephardicsounds ปีที่แล้ว

      Just by eye it looks like walnut and quilted maple!

  • @UXMetalVTuber
    @UXMetalVTuber ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely fantastic. That reverb is magical

  • @nifr57gpr14
    @nifr57gpr14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your artistry with us.

  • @antm64
    @antm64 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful sound to this lovely instrument! It sounds like a natural echo chamber...amazing!! I definitely agree with other comments...an album would definitely be much welcomed!! This man is a true musical treasure!!

  • @Davmm96
    @Davmm96 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The resonance is indeed astounding, at first in your intro I thought you added reverb only when were playing but then you talk over the vibrating strings and I was amazed !

  • @wifeofagrumpyoldmarine428
    @wifeofagrumpyoldmarine428 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How beautiful! I could listen to you play this instrument all day.

  • @MattJacques
    @MattJacques ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow that built-in reverb is just mind-blowing... so cool!

  • @tannerlong9893
    @tannerlong9893 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very cool, amazing resonance, and that back is dazzling

  • @oliverf.rupert5408
    @oliverf.rupert5408 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really enjoyed the classical sound it makes.

  • @johnwestcott5606
    @johnwestcott5606 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful, Brandon! Incredible sound!

  • @jellybean7931
    @jellybean7931 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautyful sound from this instrument, your playing is a consolation to my ears!

  • @Iceland874
    @Iceland874 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It is incredibly beautiful and it sounds amazing! What a wonderful instrument! You have a treasure. Thank you for the video. I’m glad it arrived safely. Not surprised at the shipping and custom costs and agree it was well worth it.

  • @SharpEdgeStandardOfficial
    @SharpEdgeStandardOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sounds unbelievable! You should release a record of a bunch of medieval sounding songs with this bad boy!

  • @mycontainergarden
    @mycontainergarden ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful playing! I would love to hear more!

  • @grumpycup4762
    @grumpycup4762 ปีที่แล้ว

    the reverb in that is insane. This is truly a work of art

  • @livier3970
    @livier3970 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This instrument is just incredible, and this resonation make me speetchless

  • @Acousticeg
    @Acousticeg ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I believe that is one of the most beautiful instrument's I've heard. The craftsmanship speaks for it's self in every note you play.

  • @Tahquitz
    @Tahquitz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is easily one of the most beautiful sounds ever!

  • @mchandler7625
    @mchandler7625 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That sounds amazing!

  • @laetitiabarbera
    @laetitiabarbera ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Brandon, this is amazing....nice instrument and your voice when you explain.

  • @FarideLadak
    @FarideLadak ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing instrument, sound, etc.., thanks for sharing

  • @paulisemonger280
    @paulisemonger280 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You videos are pure joy to this old man.

  • @9tophat
    @9tophat ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really, really like this a lot. Beautiful instrument, lovely stuff indeed. Please do more pieces with it. This is the first of you videos I've seen/heard. Subscribed. Thank you for this. The entire video is a bit of food for my soul. Well done. Cheers!🙏🙂

  • @VilhelmTheHollow
    @VilhelmTheHollow ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, Biber's passacaglia, once played on a lute, sounds like the original 'Feeling Good' bass rhythm.
    Absolutely awesome instrument! Sounds phenomenal!

  • @eloquentsarcasm
    @eloquentsarcasm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Utterly beautiful instrument, showcasing the master craftsmanship involved in its creation.

  • @ericc.3956
    @ericc.3956 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sound that invokes emotions, from such a beautifully played instrument. Truly breath taking!

  • @musictime23752
    @musictime23752 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a stunning instrument. I want one! Roll on 400k!

  • @dumbstupid5065
    @dumbstupid5065 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Everyone loves a good bass drop, even 17th century lute players.

    • @resourcedragon
      @resourcedragon ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And, as you can tell, by Mr Dowland's Midnight, 16th century lutenists and audiences like a good bass sound, too.

  • @jomiar309
    @jomiar309 ปีที่แล้ว

    That sounds gorgeous! I love the resonances!

  • @crystalwaters8852
    @crystalwaters8852 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was absolutely fascinating! Such a beautiful sound. ❤ I do hope we get to see your twin!🔥🎶❤

  • @jean-yvesPrax
    @jean-yvesPrax ปีที่แล้ว +6

    @Brandon Acker : Gorgeous ! As my archilute is single stringed this effect is not as strong as you show, but still: this sympathetic effect is so strong that I actually use it for fine tuning : when the whole set of bass and medium strings is well tuned and you tune the D or G, it is amazing : when you're out of tune by say 1/20 tone (according to electronic device) the string plays OK but not with what you're demonstrating. And suddenly when you reach the exact tension the string starts singing like -as you say- in a cathedral. The second issue you reach with this demonstration is the "temperament" issue : I personally use to tune my archilute with Werckmeister III (G root) and I noticed that the D must be a "chouia" (arabic term meaning a very little) up, and the G a "half chouia" (very very little) up... Anyway, certainly NEVER equal temperament !!! Please tell and tell again your guitar students : NEVER USE A PIANO TO TUNE YOUR GUITAR (or lute of course) !!! The third point your reach is that such a resonance obliges the player to mute the open string according to the duration of the note... and this can be tricky to do (Bach...)! Thanks again !