Love Russell for obvious reasons (his hand positioning and movement is mesmerizing), but yeah, the reverb makes all voices sound too homogenous, a bit of a soup. I guess that's the atmosphere of those venues, and it does have a nice warmth to it. The Spotify version I (mostly) prefer, and as you say, the voices are more distinct, and he's making an effort to differentiate them. My favorite baroque guitar is that which makes me think of someone playing a lute in some medieval tavern, that sort of rustic vibe. I think it requires a thinner sound but crucially a sound with a particular charm. I believe the Spotify version sort of embodies that, though in places it's a bit "too" like that if that makes sense. Wonderful to have different interpretations to enjoy. I really enjoyed how you put a narrative arc to the music, it helped me experience the music in a new way, and it was actually quite evocative and powerful. Perhaps you could also make that a thing of yours (where appropriate); it really helps bring the music to life and adds a lot of flesh to the bone. It's a skill imho. I really enjoyed it. Good video, top marks.
I don't know whether David's interviews with David Tanenbaum are still available. They were broadcast to accompany these recordings during lockdown. Well worth looking for.
That's such an amazing piece. I have the Frank Koonce transcription of the lute suites and I'm ashamed to say I've never tried playing this... I'm a failure. Also, your nose is whistling. Did you ever wake yourself up because your nose was whistling too loud? I have.
I forgive you for making me listen to that fugue twice lol
It's unreal what a great sound David manages to coax out of a Yamaha G-231
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These pros sound so clean. 😮
Yes I too enjoyed that Fernandez performance. Very exciting
Thanks for sharing
Love Russell for obvious reasons (his hand positioning and movement is mesmerizing), but yeah, the reverb makes all voices sound too homogenous, a bit of a soup. I guess that's the atmosphere of those venues, and it does have a nice warmth to it. The Spotify version I (mostly) prefer, and as you say, the voices are more distinct, and he's making an effort to differentiate them. My favorite baroque guitar is that which makes me think of someone playing a lute in some medieval tavern, that sort of rustic vibe. I think it requires a thinner sound but crucially a sound with a particular charm. I believe the Spotify version sort of embodies that, though in places it's a bit "too" like that if that makes sense. Wonderful to have different interpretations to enjoy. I really enjoyed how you put a narrative arc to the music, it helped me experience the music in a new way, and it was actually quite evocative and powerful. Perhaps you could also make that a thing of yours (where appropriate); it really helps bring the music to life and adds a lot of flesh to the bone. It's a skill imho. I really enjoyed it. Good video, top marks.
Great channel
I don't know whether David's interviews with David Tanenbaum are still available. They were broadcast to accompany these recordings during lockdown. Well worth looking for.
They are still available on the Omni Foundation TH-cam channel.
Russell proves Aliens are among us!
Is the point of Russell using the capo just to have a brighter sound, or is he doing it to play easier in a certain key, some other reason?
That's such an amazing piece. I have the Frank Koonce transcription of the lute suites and I'm ashamed to say I've never tried playing this... I'm a failure. Also, your nose is whistling. Did you ever wake yourself up because your nose was whistling too loud? I have.
It's not the equipment, but how the player utilizes said equipment comrade.
Fugue 998 played by Ana Vidovic does it for me....