This is the best version of Lagrima I've ever heard. Truly evokes the emotion of grief, longing and sorrow, the heaving, sighing, straining to breathe through tears. Bravo.
Rob, your new guitar's sound is absolutely stunning. Gorgeous rich tones across the strings. Very aromatic sound that just goes on and on. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
The lovely projection of your new instrument, in combination with the softness of the gut strings, make the Pavana especially, really come to life. It sounds great, Rob.
@@RobMacKillop1 i guess its all subjective, and saying something is superior doesnt really make sense. just to me, i would much rather listen to the warm nice tone of fingers than nails. and considering how annoying some academics are about the nail necessity, makes me kinda wanna push back a little, but obv everyone should have their unique style, else there is no point in having more than one classical guitar player in the world.
Your rendition of lagrima brought lágrimas to my eyes 😊. Very nice to hear this piece, no nails, the way Tatrega would have himself performed it. Lovely Rob!
Your cover of Lagrima is the best. I can feel you have some maturity, which not every single player can have. It doesn't sound like you're trying to get that emotion, you just "show" a really deep feel. Thanks, Mr MacKillop
Rob, especially after seeing this I am wishing that you try the Optima Gold wounds. They sure sound 'different' :)) Your guts sound nice, so you can order only the bass set (EAD) from info@optima-strings.com with their ref: NO6.GMT The guys name is Andre Schneider P.S. I am going to ask Ali, Murat Sezen's son, to build a cedar/cedar/cedar guitar, What is the neck and fretboard on yours?P.S. That was some music. Of the real kind. :)))
@@RobMacKillop1 which strings do you play and what do you like most? I use to play Savarez Alliance HT normal and high tension (can't decide, keep continnuous switching) whith Alahambra 4P with ceddar top.
How haunting lovely. So stunning different from a modern guitar played with nails. Mr Mackillop, I shall fall asleep tonight with your playing going through my head.
Very well played, Im learning Lagrima myself, and next Pavana. That new guitar sounds awesome. Im using a very "budget" classical guitar Fender GC-11E, whch is part of my life since the last 25 years or so. Its doesn't sound soo good but I love it.
@@RobMacKillop1 Thank you, thats true. It has 25 years of me trying to learn and play different styles, and songs of all kind. That surely worth more than the original price tag. Cheers from Argentina!
I guess I come kind of late to comment on this video, but I want to let you know and thank you for this particular piece, in only fifteen and I play guitar a few years ago and I have very bad nails but this inspire me to keep working hard and someday play as well as you.
Good luck, Carlos. I didn't start classical guitar until I was 28 years old, so you are already way ahead of where I was. Work hard, and believe in yourself. Best wishes for your future!
I came from the Carles Trepat video to your channel, and you two are both close in playing and taste, you two changed my views a bit on interpretation, as they are generally different from standard interpretations of these pieces, but amazing ones.
Thanks, Rawen. I only became aware of Carles Trepat quite recently, and can see that we have something similar going on. Let's hope other guitarists start questioning the standard way - I know quite a few are.
I know That I did, will send you a recording when I am through it, I am sure that you will like the interpretation, hopefully at least ;) , have a good day.
Encouraging regarding " Flesh players " , I have always played this way , and pick / plectrum , never knew it was , a way , just developed naturally , kind of more convenient , also Tonally . Big Thanks for your postings .
Hi Rob. Marcel from the JazzGuitar.Be forums here. Your Lagrima sounds lovely. I noticed you played it in AABBA format. I took my first classical lesson a few weeks ago and recorded a version of Lagrima yesterday but I played it AABA. I must check if the B section is repeated. Anyhow just to let you know that I just subscribed to your channel. Greetings from Ireland. :)
Nice to see you here. It would be interesting knowing what you think is the original. There are many publications, but even the earliest had an editor. But why not play the minor section twice? It's so beautiful. Sometimes I play it three times, just for myself :-)
My bad. My book (Time Pieces) does indeed have repeat marks for the B section. I will rerecord my version once I have practised the piece a bit more as I'd like to get a more flowing sound.
Great, warm sound - you seem to play with lots of flesh and a little bit of nail. Can you explain - I want to t the gut strings on my Staufer replica. It will be intersting to compare the sound to the Torres type guitar. Thanks
one of the most played guitar pieces and I've never heard anything quite like this. Beautiful! I'm curious, how did you tune your guitar here? It definitely sounds like it's been tuned down a bit.
Cheers, Connor. I play without nails, just the flesh of the finger on gut strings, and, yes, I tune down to help the strings sing more. Glad you like it!
So beautiful. there is definitely some sort of closeness, or .. it's a bit hard to describe, but there is some kind of closer affection between the listener and the musician with no nails on the strings. Not that that is everything, but it is something. And I found it surprising. I've tried to play this way but it never sounds like this. It sounds dull and flat and doesn't feel right in my hands when I do it.
Thanks, Senjin. It sounded dull when I first started playing without nails, but after six months the tone started to improve. I've been playing this way now for twenty-five years.
@@RobMacKillop1 Thanks for reply. I guess a whole octave didn't make sense now I think about it! I've now tuned my guitar down aswell. I think I prefer the deeper sound.
Hi Daniel. Yes, the gut strings, but combined with a no-nails technique, just the flesh of the fingertips touching the strings. I have lots of detail about this way of playing, including a list of other flesh players through history, on my website: rmClassicalGuitar.com
There's a part in there that differs from the way I see its usually done. It's the last part before treturning to the chorus. Those of you who play guitar know which part I'm talking about. Can someone explain it to me. Is this the way Tarrega himself would play it? Help?
I'm guessing you're talking about the 15th to 16th measure? smoothness is my main guess. I just had a tough lesson where I was told to find my own fingerings for the sake of smoothness, and I came to a similar conclusion. it's a jarring shift to go from the 5th to 1st position in the duration of an eighth note.
Hi, I'm currently studying classical guitar and various tarrega prices such as Gran vals, endecha, and Val's en re, I have studied on my own for a long time now and have actually gotten quite an eye for the guitar having learned endecha simply by watching someone play it through a process of mimickry. I am currently learning to read music but a teacher is an essential for this style of music I believe. If you wouldn't mind checking out my channel in the future I will post videos of these and other original melodies and I would love some constructive criticism on them, beautifully played by the way
Yes. 65cms string length. The body is a copy of a Manuel Ramirez, who copies Torres, so it's a little bit smaller and narrower than some guitars, but not much.
Worth a try. My advice is to tune your guitar lower initially - you can tune it back up later - maybe as much as a tone. The lower tension will help your finger pads get used to their new role. Don't just do your normal technique, play slower for a while, and dig in to the string more. It's all about touch and sensitivity. Be patient. It took me six months before I was happy. That was 32 years ago - I've never looked back.
HE SAY WAT ++++++++ Yes. 65cms string length. The body is a copy of a Manuel Ramirez, who copies Torres, so it's a little bit smaller and narrower than some guitars, but not much.
I never knew no nails could sound so beautiful. Well done, sir!
+r cuomo Thank you, sir!
Very nice! Thank you!
Rob MacKillop you should make a video playing with no nails or atleast the right hand picking techiniqyt
So true, really great and full sound!
I have done two videos on my technique. Checkout rmClassicalGuitar.com for a page devoted to technique.
Wow! So beautiful and warm! This must be the way people heard Tarrega play, with no nails and gut strings.
This is the best version of Lagrima I've ever heard. Truly evokes the emotion of grief, longing and sorrow, the heaving, sighing, straining to breathe through tears. Bravo.
You get it. Thank you.
Rob, your new guitar's sound is absolutely stunning. Gorgeous rich tones across the strings. Very aromatic sound that just goes on and on. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
+Michael Poupard Ministries Thank you, Michael. I'm very lucky to have this guitar.
beautiful playing, a lovely tone....
The lovely projection of your new instrument, in combination with the softness of the gut strings, make the Pavana especially, really come to life. It sounds great, Rob.
+Ian Grant I agree. Thanks, Ian.
Superb! Tarrega was one of the greatest guitar composers, in my humble opinion. Beautiful guitar sound. Best wishes from Scotland
No nails = win
thank you for leading the way with the superior way of playing classical guitar!!
Ha, Thanks. Superior? Of course! 😂
@@RobMacKillop1 i guess its all subjective, and saying something is superior doesnt really make sense. just to me, i would much rather listen to the warm nice tone of fingers than nails.
and considering how annoying some academics are about the nail necessity, makes me kinda wanna push back a little, but obv everyone should have their unique style, else there is no point in having more than one classical guitar player in the world.
@@SvenP I just walk my own path, and occasionally some folk walk beside me for part of the way. That's OK.
Beautiful interpretation Lagrima , thank for sharing.
Cheers, Darren. Glad you like it.
Nicely played with an intimate and warm tone! Thank you .
Thanks, Angelika. Glad you like it!
Beautifully played, you're really telling a story with your playing!
Thank you. I try to.
Your rendition of lagrima brought lágrimas to my eyes 😊. Very nice to hear this piece, no nails, the way Tatrega would have himself performed it. Lovely Rob!
Cheers, Ramon. Glad you like it!
I may have just shed a tear! The gut strings, muy technique and a beautiful instrument finally produced the sounds I hear in my head!!! Bravo
Thanks, Stephen. I share your sentiment.
Your cover of Lagrima is the best. I can feel you have some maturity, which not every single player can have. It doesn't sound like you're trying to get that emotion, you just "show" a really deep feel. Thanks, Mr MacKillop
Thank you, Anton. Much appreciated!
This completely blew my mind. Your playing, the guitar, and the music are a perfect match.
Glad you like it :-)
Beautiful touch.. very refreshing ...
Thanks, Eoin. Appreciated.
what a beautiful sound
Thank you, Harwindho.
Beautiful. You make it sound so easy and simple to play. Simply beautiful
Cheers, a z!
Thanks I love the sound. Helps me move on as I try and copy what you play. Maestro.
Good luck, Graham. I teach via Zoom, should you ever feel the need for help. Rob
Charming sweet and deep sound...... excellent performer !
Thank you! It's a wonderful guitar.
This is the most beautiful sound in classical guitar I’ve ever heart. Parabéns, Mestre.
Thank you!
wonderful!!!
Cheers, Marty!
Off the charts beautiful!
Cheers, Eric. Glad you like it.
Thanks so much for this. This video inspired me to relearn classical guitar (something I haven't touched since about 1990).
Good to hear, Thelonius! Keep it up this time.
What a warm sound and nice playing - thanks!
Stunning...
Cheers, Ali. Beautiful music.
So beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Regards.
Thank you, Félix!
Rob, especially after seeing this I am wishing that you try the Optima Gold wounds. They sure sound 'different' :)) Your guts sound nice, so you can order only the bass set (EAD) from info@optima-strings.com with their ref: NO6.GMT The guys name is Andre Schneider P.S. I am going to ask Ali, Murat Sezen's son, to build a cedar/cedar/cedar guitar, What is the neck and fretboard on yours?P.S. That was some music. Of the real kind. :)))
Beautiful, Rob. We love it here in New England.
Nice to hear that, Michael. From Old Scotland to New England, by way of Romantic Spain.
SO beautiful Rob. Just the BEST. I know, I know, the debate will never end … but I stand with Sor, and MacKillop … NO NAIlS. Such beautiful timbre!
Made my day, Tom 😂 Best wishes to you! Rob
This Is the best inspiring version of Lacrima. This player can litterally put soul in strings.
Thank you. You might like to hear my latest version, on a guitar from the 1850s: th-cam.com/video/ODFz2rPk77U/w-d-xo.html
@@RobMacKillop1 which strings do you play and what do you like most? I use to play Savarez Alliance HT normal and high tension (can't decide, keep continnuous switching) whith Alahambra 4P with ceddar top.
@@davidederosi6068 I use gut strings by either WildGutStrings or Pirastro or DamianStrings, or Aquila. Nothing beats gut.
So soothing.
Good to know, Dexter. Cheers.
You play beautiful.
Sounds fantastic! Your arrangement is the best!
Thanks, Marcos. I arranged nothing, but worked with the first edition from Tárrega’s lifetime. Best wishes, Rob.
@@RobMacKillop1 wow. Sounds different! Congratulations
How haunting lovely. So stunning different from a modern guitar played with nails. Mr Mackillop, I shall fall asleep tonight with your playing going through my head.
Lovely comment, Elsa. Thank you!
Thank you for giving me the courage to do what is coming naturally to me (pick & nail free technique). Your playing is so awesome!
Cheers, Kevin. Just do what feels natural. There's no point in doing otherwise. Best wishes.
Very nice!!!
Beautiful Rob, sounds lovely...
Cheers, Derek.
Delightful!
The Maestro himself would be proud. Beautifully played.
Thank you, Fernando.
Lovely playing, Rob. Nice guitar also!
+Curt Cheers, Curt.
beautiful playing. and the guitar sounds like it is really breathing.
+randolph patterson Cheers, Randolph. It's a great guitar, for sure.
price? would maple and spruce have sounded better?
wirklich traumhaft interpretiert.Unglaublich gut
Danke!
@@RobMacKillop1 ich spiele auch ein bisschen, aber ich bim noch lichtjahre davon entfernt.....
Arbeite weiter hart und viel Glück!
Rob beautiful, Simon beautiful
Nailed it, without any nails though 😉
Indeed! :-) Thank you.
A new guitar that sounds like 100 years of character. Beautiful.
+Guitarist.com It does, doesn't it? Very pleased with it.
What a Sound.
Thank you, Rene. Gut strings are wonderful.
Very well played, Im learning Lagrima myself, and next Pavana. That new guitar sounds awesome. Im using a very "budget" classical guitar Fender GC-11E, whch is part of my life since the last 25 years or so. Its doesn't sound soo good but I love it.
You are lucky, Rodri, as lots of people have expensive guitars that they are unhappy with. If you love your guitar, keep playing it. Best wishes, Rob
@@RobMacKillop1 Thank you, thats true. It has 25 years of me trying to learn and play different styles, and songs of all kind. That surely worth more than the original price tag. Cheers from Argentina!
I guess I come kind of late to comment on this video, but I want to let you know and thank you for this particular piece, in only fifteen and I play guitar a few years ago and I have very bad nails but this inspire me to keep working hard and someday play as well as you.
Good luck, Carlos. I didn't start classical guitar until I was 28 years old, so you are already way ahead of where I was. Work hard, and believe in yourself. Best wishes for your future!
素敵な音色
ありがとう！
I came from the Carles Trepat video to your channel, and you two are both close in playing and taste, you two changed my views a bit on interpretation, as they are generally different from standard interpretations of these pieces, but amazing ones.
Thanks, Rawen. I only became aware of Carles Trepat quite recently, and can see that we have something similar going on. Let's hope other guitarists start questioning the standard way - I know quite a few are.
I know That I did, will send you a recording when I am through it, I am sure that you will like the interpretation, hopefully at least ;) , have a good day.
+Rawen Pasha I look forward to hearing it.
The fact you choose to play without nails is so interesting. It's a beautiful, smooth, and watery sound I'm not used to.
Glad you find it interesting. I'm not the only one doing it. Check out the Players page on my website: rmclassicalguitar.com/players/
Beautiful sounding guitar, Rob! Look forward to seeing more videos from you featuring this lovely instrument.Cheers,Wilson
+wapolo1974 Thanks, Wilson. I'm delighted with it!
Encouraging regarding " Flesh players " , I have always played this way , and pick / plectrum , never knew it was , a way , just developed naturally , kind of more convenient , also Tonally . Big Thanks for your postings .
Hi Rob. Marcel from the JazzGuitar.Be forums here. Your Lagrima sounds lovely. I noticed you played it in AABBA format. I took my first classical lesson a few weeks ago and recorded a version of Lagrima yesterday but I played it AABA. I must check if the B section is repeated. Anyhow just to let you know that I just subscribed to your channel. Greetings from Ireland. :)
Nice to see you here. It would be interesting knowing what you think is the original. There are many publications, but even the earliest had an editor. But why not play the minor section twice? It's so beautiful. Sometimes I play it three times, just for myself :-)
My bad. My book (Time Pieces) does indeed have repeat marks for the B section. I will rerecord my version once I have practised the piece a bit more as I'd like to get a more flowing sound.
Bravi Rob and Simon!
+Avenuehebert Thank you, my friend!
Great, warm sound - you seem to play with lots of flesh and a little bit of nail. Can you explain - I want to t the gut strings on my Staufer replica. It will be intersting to compare the sound to the Torres type guitar. Thanks
Horst Henn - I don't play with any nail, Horst. See my website for details of strings and other flesh players: rmClassicalGuitar.com
one of the most played guitar pieces and I've never heard anything quite like this. Beautiful!
I'm curious, how did you tune your guitar here? It definitely sounds like it's been tuned down a bit.
Cheers, Connor. I play without nails, just the flesh of the finger on gut strings, and, yes, I tune down to help the strings sing more. Glad you like it!
Those gut strings have such a warm sound. I prefer also to play without nails - I think the sound is smoother and more expressive.
Clearly you are a musician of great intelligence, insight and wisdom, Terry 😎
@@RobMacKillop1 I wish!
So beautiful. there is definitely some sort of closeness, or .. it's a bit hard to describe, but there is some kind of closer affection between the listener and the musician with no nails on the strings. Not that that is everything, but it is something. And I found it surprising. I've tried to play this way but it never sounds like this. It sounds dull and flat and doesn't feel right in my hands when I do it.
Thanks, Senjin. It sounded dull when I first started playing without nails, but after six months the tone started to improve. I've been playing this way now for twenty-five years.
Great playing. Is your guitar tuned a whole octave lower than mine? I use an auto tuner on my phone.
Just a tone lower. DGCFAD. Gut strings prefer lower pitches. People played at lower pitches in previous centuries.
@@RobMacKillop1 Thanks for reply. I guess a whole octave didn't make sense now I think about it!
I've now tuned my guitar down aswell. I think I prefer the deeper sound.
@@Idalg87 Good. Many people do prefer a more relaxed instrument.
Thank for your no nails guitar. It sounds beautiful. What guitar do you play?
The one mentioned at the end of the video, and below it too ;-)
Sir what is the tuning that you are using?
Standard at 415 pitch. Gut strings prefer a lower tension.
Rob MacKillop Thanks Sir...btw beautiful playing
@@shirshenduchatterjee1643 Thank you, my friend.
Love the darker tone. Is it the gut strings? I've never tried those.
Hi Daniel. Yes, the gut strings, but combined with a no-nails technique, just the flesh of the fingertips touching the strings. I have lots of detail about this way of playing, including a list of other flesh players through history, on my website: rmClassicalGuitar.com
Thanks a lot Rob! Checking it out.
There's a part in there that differs from the way I see its usually done. It's the last part before treturning to the chorus. Those of you who play guitar know which part I'm talking about. Can someone explain it to me. Is this the way Tarrega himself would play it? Help?
On adelita
Jacob Anderson my bad, lagrima
I'm guessing you're talking about the 15th to 16th measure?
smoothness is my main guess.
I just had a tough lesson where I was told to find my own fingerings for the sake of smoothness, and I came to a similar conclusion. it's a jarring shift to go from the 5th to 1st position in the duration of an eighth note.
I'm trying to play without nails and it's like relearning guitar
HOW much does guitar cost sir?
Look at Simon Ambridge's website.
the 8 string not listed
The 8-string was not made by Simon Ambridge. It was made by Scot Tremblay. Check his website.
Rob any facebook channels?
oh, i'm about two hours from scot T
facebook.com/RobMacKillopMusic/
2:19
I was getting tense :-)
@@RobMacKillop1 Bookmarking because im trying to learn Pavana. I felt that you played very patiently as to give each note its full potential.
I always do. If I let the music breathe, then we can all relax, performer and listener.
Tarrega would probably envy that guitar.
+Claude What guitar is it? 4/4?
+Thor Mentha It looks like it.
Hi, I'm currently studying classical guitar and various tarrega prices such as Gran vals, endecha, and Val's en re, I have studied on my own for a long time now and have actually gotten quite an eye for the guitar having learned endecha simply by watching someone play it through a process of mimickry. I am currently learning to read music but a teacher is an essential for this style of music I believe. If you wouldn't mind checking out my channel in the future I will post videos of these and other original melodies and I would love some constructive criticism on them, beautifully played by the way
I'd be happy to teach you via Skype. Just check the details on my website, rmClassicalGuitar.com Any questions, just ask. Cheers.
Is that a 4/4 guitar?
Yes. 65cms string length. The body is a copy of a Manuel Ramirez, who copies Torres, so it's a little bit smaller and narrower than some guitars, but not much.
Rob MacKillop Thanks for your answer and for your passion.
+Thor Mentha Thank you, Thor.
i'm thinkin about to cut my nails after seeing this video
Worth a try. My advice is to tune your guitar lower initially - you can tune it back up later - maybe as much as a tone. The lower tension will help your finger pads get used to their new role. Don't just do your normal technique, play slower for a while, and dig in to the string more. It's all about touch and sensitivity. Be patient. It took me six months before I was happy. That was 32 years ago - I've never looked back.
HE SAY WAT ++++++++ Yes. 65cms string length. The body is a copy of a Manuel Ramirez, who
copies Torres, so it's a little bit smaller and narrower than some
guitars, but not much.
Rob, booooo,una abrazada, joan, Catalonia free,💕💕❤️