My oldest brother would always play this song on his guitar and played it in recitals , I don’t see him as often but this song gives me so much nostalgia 🫶🏻
This piece got me through brain surgery recovery a few years ago. I also like to perform it on my classical guitar. Many memories of hearing my mentor perform it, now i have gotten to share it with various groups--the latest being a group of high schoolers here in Fort Wayne, IN. They loved it!
I am barely an adult and currently studying! I also recently started learning classical guitar under the guidance of a terrific musician. He was my introduction to you and I must say I have been listening to your songs for quite a while now! I had yet to find music suitable for studying yet yours seems to do wonders! It's not quite like classical where it distracts you constantly but not boring like lofi music. Its a whole genre on its own! Most songs have predictable harmony and melody and its exactly what i need. Ought to be stated, I have Adhd and your music is one more tool i acquired for my studies. Thank you Andrew your music is of huge help to me!
Dear Raccoonator, thanks for your comment, I'm very glad to hear my music is helping you both musically and personally. I'm delighted to know that, and thanks for telling me!
I’ve just stumbled across this. The steels do certainly generate a different sound…. I performed this many times in the past. The most memorable was on the QE2 where the audience was speechless with what they heard… (now I’m showing my age). Thank you Andrew for producing such amazing music…
Wow, takes me back to the dominant Windham Hill record days of steel string solo guitar. Certainly has that Michael Hedges feel especially on a Martin D28. Andrew if you ever come to Detroit, I’m there.
Andrew, seen many folks attempt this, even the great John Williams himself. No disrespect to them, but they really can't quite get there - this is truly yours. This is my favorite piece and maybe my favorite rendition.
This is amazing! I've only heard and played this on a nylon string guitar but it absolutely sounds like it was meant for steel string. So happy this is available!
Anyone else thinks that it's high time for Maestro York to record a new video playing this piece (plus intro) on steel string acoustic? I hope it happens
@@AndrewYorkguitar Yes, please do! Btw, thanks for inspiring Christie Lenee; she told me that you (and this song in particular) were what motivated her to switch from acting to acoustic performance. That's quite a nice ripple you caused. Btw2, I remember seeing your article in TNS's Vidya a while back. *fist bump* from one (former) member to another! I used to be a member of several groups in that tier (TNS, OATS, ISPE, Glia, ISI). I grew up in the sticks in Kansas, and joined those groups prior to going into academic philosophy and finding my kindred spirits there. I suspect you would have been a first-rate philosophy student and a fine professor in that field as well.
Absolutely; I play both but am surprised by how great this piece sounds on steel string after many years of hearing it on nylon only. Of course having Andrew play it also helps!
Ive been trying to play this for a month now, cant seem to get the part at 2:30, its amazing how easy he makes it look. Thanks for another amazing song Andrew!
That part and the one immediately before it are a nightmare to play at his pace. Somedays I just play them over and over until I can hear and feel a SLIGHT improvement. I've been at it for 8 years and I'm still definitely not as good as he is.
Watching the composer play his own piece gives you what really the composer intended. It just adds specific information about the speed and the articulation. I do not know many examples, but Horowitz was a performer that was able to surpass Rachmaninoff (and he totally approved).
Awesome Andrew !! I simply love Sunburst. Thanks for signing on my Sunburst music sheet! Hope to see you in person one day! Warmest wishes from Kevin Loh (Singapore)
Wow! I was listening this song back back in the 90's on William's albums and your video showing your songs. You played it nylon then. This is the first I've ever heard it on steel and I think it songs way better than either you Williams playing it back then. Love that piece.
A great thing about this tune is that it sounds like an American folk tune (maybe the initial writing on steel string helped bring that out) even if it may be typified as a piece of classical music in construction/composition. A lot of the Spanish guitar repertoire is rooted in compositions inspired by Spanish folk music c.1900. In a tune like this, York is doing something that for American music today. Or at least that's what my sensibility tells me, as if this tune is almost something like Leo Kottke or Ralph Towner meets Bach. It is also as imaginative as his Bob Marley (reggae) meets Bob Marley (Scrooge) 'Marley's Ghost' tune in its conception, even if a 'sunnier' tune! I enjoy hearing York's compositions. I wonder if he will look a bit more towards American folk music for inspiration "again", whether by instinct or intent. It could perhaps have as interesting results as something like Sharon Isbin's American Landscapes project or even better, in a solo guitar context.
impeccable piece. OWEN McGee, i loved your eloquent and informed opinion. I would love to correspond with you. I think i could further expand my repertoire and music appreciation with more of your musings. I volley Hector Ivan Garcia as our first foray. Cheers and blessings!
...The slow bits are harder to play than the fast bits wtf - I've been practicing for the last 6 months. I've almost got it but wow this piece is hard.
@@AndrewYorkguitar thank you so much for the reply! I actually started off as a classical major but around my junior year converted to freestyle learning stuff like Michael hedges and Andy McKee. My professor ( Thomas Kikta) assigned this to me as a nylon selection, he still wants to me to do at least 3 pieces on nylon before finishing my recital with my steel string. I must say I am thrilled that I am allowed to do this piece for my classical section of the recital. Im not the biggest fan of classical music but this piece is absolutely gorgeous!!
Maestro York, how do you switch to steel string without tearing up your nails? (I miss playing steel string cause of that...I play with pick from time to time though not the same...)
Such an amazing piece! Which type of Martin is that, a D-18 or D-28? I'd love to hear the story about how you acquired it and came to write this piece on it!
@@AnnetteYork the guitar was 7 years old when Andrew received this beautiful D-28. Andrew was born in 58, me too. What a beautiful Martin and gift from his Dad.🙏
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Isn't it rather wonderful that we live in a world where there are people capable of such beautiful artistry.
Ubermod, many thanks for your beautiful comment!
My oldest brother would always play this song on his guitar and played it in recitals , I don’t see him as often but this song gives me so much nostalgia 🫶🏻
Thank you very much for your comment, Elizabeth!
This piece got me through brain surgery recovery a few years ago. I also like to perform it on my classical guitar.
Many memories of hearing my mentor perform it, now i have gotten to share it with various groups--the latest being a group of high schoolers here in Fort Wayne, IN. They loved it!
Tyler, I'm happy if my music could help you navigate such a profound life experience in some way. Music is magic, sometimes!
Among the many things I love about this piece is that it is so evocative of its title.
Many thanks, Abdalla!
This song is spring for me. I love it so much!
Thank you very much, Jennifer!
Just an amazing piece of music and guitar playing ! Sounds like the Sun rising and announcing " Here I come! Get up ! YOU have a Life to Live !!!
This is one of those pieces that’ll remind me for ever the reason I love Guitar and music.
Many thanks, Edwin!
Every time I hear this song I feel happy! Thanks Andrew York
I'm glad to hear that. Thanks, Hudson!
The steel strings makes it seem like that is what a sunburst would sound like👏👏👏👏
Thanks, Kathy!
I really like the steel version. Has a definite "Little Martha" kind of feel.
I am barely an adult and currently studying! I also recently started learning classical guitar under the guidance of a terrific musician. He was my introduction to you and I must say I have been listening to your songs for quite a while now! I had yet to find music suitable for studying yet yours seems to do wonders! It's not quite like classical where it distracts you constantly but not boring like lofi music. Its a whole genre on its own! Most songs have predictable harmony and melody and its exactly what i need. Ought to be stated, I have Adhd and your music is one more tool i acquired for my studies. Thank you Andrew your music is of huge help to me!
Dear Raccoonator, thanks for your comment, I'm very glad to hear my music is helping you both musically and personally. I'm delighted to know that, and thanks for telling me!
I’ve just stumbled across this. The steels do certainly generate a different sound…. I performed this many times in the past. The most memorable was on the QE2 where the audience was speechless with what they heard… (now I’m showing my age). Thank you Andrew for producing such amazing music…
My thanks to you for supporting my music, Anthony!
Wow, takes me back to the dominant Windham Hill record days of steel string solo guitar. Certainly has that Michael Hedges feel especially on a Martin D28. Andrew if you ever come to Detroit, I’m there.
Many thanks, That52TeleGuy!
Andrew, seen many folks attempt this, even the great John Williams himself. No disrespect to them, but they really can't quite get there - this is truly yours.
This is my favorite piece and maybe my favorite rendition.
Bill, thank you very much for your kind message!
I think both versions are superb.
Hands work with a thousand movements- creativity will outlive the sword.
Pine trees and warm sunlight every time I hear this song that's what comes to mind
One of the best compositions for acoustic guitar written in the last decades of the 20th century and played very soulful, chapeau!
What a beautiful gift. Thank you.
This is amazing! I've only heard and played this on a nylon string guitar but it absolutely sounds like it was meant for steel string. So happy this is available!
My thanks to you for playing my music, and for listening/watching my videos!
I Totally Agree!
The song of my college entrance examination！
我感觉这首歌在钢弦上似乎更好听
Masterpiece 🎸
Many thanks, Yoshi!
Two guitar songs changed my life - Tango en Skai and Sunburst.
Same! Great pieces!
What a player and composer .I have never come across him before.Thanks for posting.
Waaaaaooooooooooo!!!! Great compo!!!
You are a made man when maestro plays your song
I asked an artificial intelligence to tell me some of the best songs on acoustic guitars from the 90s, and so I got here. This song is invigorating!
Galzeki, nice to know AI has a sense of aesthetics!
At 1:40, that's Metheny- Mays's Phase Dance. Terrific composition.
wait are you saying he paraphrased someone else's work? I can play only 2 minutes of this song, and I don't know much about it.
Haha I heard the same thing.
Beautiful song. I still share this one with others and am practicing it currently.
Wonderful!
Amazing !! i feel like it sounds even better with this guitar
Thank you, Jean!
Beautifully done.
Many thanks, John!
Just a gorgeous rendition.
Outstanding!!!!
Simply gorgeous. It's a treasure.
wow awesome tune on steel strings!! thanks for sharing this!
Very beautiful song ever
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Pai-Nai-Kor-Dai!
Какая шевелюра здесь. Эх годы, годы!
this really makes me happy
Awesome piece and guitar playing! All thumbs up!:)
A real feel good piece.
Thank you Andrew York from Australia !
Anyone else thinks that it's high time for Maestro York to record a new video playing this piece (plus intro) on steel string acoustic? I hope it happens
Interesting idea.
@@AndrewYorkguitar Yes, please do! Btw, thanks for inspiring Christie Lenee; she told me that you (and this song in particular) were what motivated her to switch from acting to acoustic performance. That's quite a nice ripple you caused.
Btw2, I remember seeing your article in TNS's Vidya a while back. *fist bump* from one (former) member to another! I used to be a member of several groups in that tier (TNS, OATS, ISPE, Glia, ISI). I grew up in the sticks in Kansas, and joined those groups prior to going into academic philosophy and finding my kindred spirits there. I suspect you would have been a first-rate philosophy student and a fine professor in that field as well.
The hammer-ons and pull-offs sound so much better on steel string!
Absolutely; I play both but am surprised by how great this piece sounds on steel string after many years of hearing it on nylon only. Of course having Andrew play it also helps!
One of my favorite pieces, sounds great on steel-stringed guitar!
wow. Never heard it on steel string. Sounds great! Sunburst along, with Django's improvisation No.2, is my favorite composition for acoustic guitar.
WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!
Wow...I never knew Sunburst was composed on the steel string. Thanks for sharing Andrew
I Love this one 💕💕💕
Thank you, lori!
Very special, for sure
Thank you very much!
Amazing. Brilliant.
Ive been trying to play this for a month now, cant seem to get the part at 2:30, its amazing how easy he makes it look. Thanks for another amazing song Andrew!
That part and the one immediately before it are a nightmare to play at his pace. Somedays I just play them over and over until I can hear and feel a SLIGHT improvement. I've been at it for 8 years and I'm still definitely not as good as he is.
wow 8 years!
Watching the composer play his own piece gives you what really the composer intended. It just adds specific information about the speed and the articulation. I do not know many examples, but Horowitz was a performer that was able to surpass Rachmaninoff (and he totally approved).
Thank you very much for your beautiful comment, True Conextion Music!
beautiful love
Thank you very much, Mauricio!
Great harmony and melody.
Awesome Andrew !! I simply love Sunburst. Thanks for signing on my Sunburst music sheet! Hope to see you in person one day! Warmest wishes from Kevin Loh (Singapore)
Kevin: what is the tuning here? (sorry I'm being lazy here...)
Qpidon Hey Pascal, here you go D,A,D,G,B,D
Очень классно на металле звучит ! Спасибо за композицию ! Гениально !
Beautiful.
Wow! I was listening this song back back in the 90's on William's albums and your video showing your songs. You played it nylon then. This is the first I've ever heard it on steel and I think it songs way better than either you Williams playing it back then. Love that piece.
..loved the intro Jubilation, you did on nylon as well. Would love to hear that on steel
Makes you want to dance!
Wow brother that was something else
Fantastic!!!
A great thing about this tune is that it sounds like an American folk tune (maybe the initial writing on steel string helped bring that out) even if it may be typified as a piece of classical music in construction/composition. A lot of the Spanish guitar repertoire is rooted in compositions inspired by Spanish folk music c.1900. In a tune like this, York is doing something that for American music today. Or at least that's what my sensibility tells me, as if this tune is almost something like Leo Kottke or Ralph Towner meets Bach. It is also as imaginative as his Bob Marley (reggae) meets Bob Marley (Scrooge) 'Marley's Ghost' tune in its conception, even if a 'sunnier' tune! I enjoy hearing York's compositions. I wonder if he will look a bit more towards American folk music for inspiration "again", whether by instinct or intent. It could perhaps have as interesting results as something like Sharon Isbin's American Landscapes project or even better, in a solo guitar context.
impeccable piece. OWEN McGee, i loved your eloquent and informed opinion. I would love to correspond with you. I think i could further expand my repertoire and music appreciation with more of your musings. I volley Hector Ivan Garcia as our first foray. Cheers and blessings!
Omg luv 😍
Thanks for sharing this, Andrew! Glad I subscribed to your channel--and that I happened to check my subscriptions today. :)
This should have way more likes.
Thank would be nice, John!
The key to playing the guitar at this level is economy of movement. No thrashing, no bashing.
One of 'em, anyway. That and practice, practice, practice. Add to that, uncanny gifting going in.
Thanks
...The slow bits are harder to play than the fast bits wtf - I've been practicing for the last 6 months. I've almost got it but wow this piece is hard.
Are you using tablature? (If so I would absolutely love to know where you found it)
@@MustashBoyeTheOneAndOnly Yeah, I'm using this one: www.classclef.com/pdf/Sunburst%20by%20Andrew%20York.pdf
What grade level do you like rank your piece "Sunburst", really love it and im interested in playing it
Thank you, Dinith. I don’t know grade levels, but I consider it as a difficult rating.
love to play this one...until that last bit lol
す、す、すすすすす素晴らしい動画をありがとうございます(*˘︶˘*).｡.:*♡素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます！！！感謝してます！
Many thanks for your beautiful comment, 京子-san!
0:36 that's me when playing this song
Que mas se puede pedir!!
My professor just assigned me this piece for my senior recital. Would you recommend I learn it on my steel string ?
Conrad, not necessarily, the classical world knows it much better on nylon, but that doesn't matter. Try it on both and choose the one you like best.
@@AndrewYorkguitar thank you so much for the reply! I actually started off as a classical major but around my junior year converted to freestyle learning stuff like Michael hedges and Andy McKee. My professor ( Thomas Kikta) assigned this to me as a nylon selection, he still wants to me to do at least 3 pieces on nylon before finishing my recital with my steel string. I must say I am thrilled that I am allowed to do this piece for my classical section of the recital. Im not the biggest fan of classical music but this piece is absolutely gorgeous!!
Maestro York, how do you switch to steel string without tearing up your nails? (I miss playing steel string cause of that...I play with pick from time to time though not the same...)
Steve, I'm lucky to have very hard nails, so the amount of wear on my nails was not significant when I played steel string.
@@AndrewYorkguitar thank you! You're very blessed. Thank you for your beautiful music.
Hey Andrew, what is your favorite interpretation of Sunburst not played by yourself nor John Williams?
OK so im able to play it but could someone tell me the tempo he plays with ?? (So i can practice at the same speed as him) ☆
Such an amazing piece! Which type of Martin is that, a D-18 or D-28? I'd love to hear the story about how you acquired it and came to write this piece on it!
Matt, thank you for your kind message. It's a D-28. Aah, so many stories. One day I'll have to write them down.
2:16 🤯
Homage to Pat Metheny at 1:39
Yeah first time I heard it I immediately thought of Phase Dance too!
🥰😘😘😘😘
What is is the strings in what set up plz, Super it’s like church bells rising the sun !
素晴らしい！！、！(・・;⚡👼様では？素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます(*˘︶˘*).｡.:*♡
Many thanks, 京子-san!
Lovely, especially on steel strings! By the way, it’s not a “song;” it’s an instrumental piece. A song is, er, sung! 😀🎼
Thank you very much, Grandma Moses!
@@AndrewYorkguitar my pleasure! Cecilia S has a darned good go at this cracking piece too! 🎸😃
Que belleza
Wow, great composition and all time favourite.
this version sounded more original on an acoustic guitar compared to classical guitar.
What year Martin is that he 's playing so well?Looks like a D-28
I can't read music - yet. But, I would think the tablature for this piece would be about 4 pages shy of a Steinbeck novel.
James, that's humorous. But the notation is surprisingly compact. I don't have it in TAB, only standard notation.
Sounds great on Nylon or steel. I heard John Williams playing this, did you compose this song?
I love this piece it has everything :) sorry for my ignorance, I just googled it, amazing composition
amei ❤❤❤❤ nota 999999999999999999
Thanks, Augusto!
After 2 years of practice I finally managed to play this piece all the way through without mistakes
Congratulations, Rhyffraff. Thanks for playing my music.
does anyone know what tuning this is in?
+Nicolas Dark DADGBD
The difference between steel and nylon is obvious but it's not a very different experience for the listener - it's just a great composition.
Is that a D 28? Can anybody tell?
Ivo Hernandez no fancy inlays, so it is possible. Either a D28 or a D18
Ivo, it is a Martin D28 from 1957. Andrew received it at age 6 from his father.
@@AnnetteYork the guitar was 7 years old when Andrew received this beautiful D-28. Andrew was born in 58, me too. What a beautiful Martin and gift from his Dad.🙏
I can play 2 minutes of this lmao
What‘s the tune? :)
I heard it's double drop D, i.e. first and sixth strings down by whole step
@@stupid_sleazoid2 thx 🙏
Que boooo,que ets, joan, Catalonia free,💕💕❤️
1:39
난 내 댓글을 10년 뒤에 또 볼꺼야
素晴らしい曲です！
Thank you very much!
What tuning is this?
Double dropped D - DADgbd
is that a martin?
+Taylor sounds beautiful doesn't it?
+Taylor pretty ironic since you're a "Taylor" huh? Hahahah
+Cole P I thought the same thing haha