Probably the best composer and player in his field on the planet, like Jeff Beck, Ralph gets better with age ....and show no sign of slowing down either, lets hope hes with us for many more years to come.
no one else walking the face of this earth can create sounds and express themselves musically quite like Ralph does.. and his compositions are incredible.. he is truly a gifted and anointed artist..
Compliments are"a dime a dozen";but your comment is worth a million! The song"Anthem" is so hard to play,let alone capture any beauty in a solo setting! Here is one of the finest live versions I have heard!.
On this first listen I heard a virtuosity in the most subtle and complex rhythmic and tonal areas of play. The musician says unutterable things, unutterable off the charts language that is also steeped in the greatest blend of tension and resolution, sometimes giving that a-ha moment ; other earlier Towner is virtuosity in its own right, but here the fully matured guitar master delivers 2 areas that gave me this feeling : at 20:00 there is a moment, and I must search back for the other. I have this 20:00 on loop just because its like alchemical mastery - that moment - Here Towner is fully expressing the highest peaks and acmes of virtuosity, of music theory, of the most complex areas of music, of the archetypes of our own human selves listening to this music.
Extremely intriguing, Ralph is still discovering fresh combinations of notes on this ancient instrument. Just like his idol Evans, his music reeks of RUBATO. Not metronomic, but full of feeling, like a human heart.
@@michaelvaladez6570 the setlist below is from 4 days later in Vienna... it must be very similar: live at Porgy & Bess Vienna, Austria 2020-September-25 : th-cam.com/video/dvKchhYy3SQ/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=BibiAudiofil2
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Astoundng at all levels, in all ways. A treasure of American music, a cosmopolitan artist and gift to the world.
Probably the best composer and player in his field on the planet, like Jeff Beck, Ralph gets better with age ....and show no sign of slowing down either, lets hope hes with us for many more years to come.
no one else walking the face of this earth can create sounds and express themselves musically quite like Ralph does.. and his compositions are incredible.. he is truly a gifted and anointed artist..
Face it he not a master ,it mobo jombo
Unico ed inarrivabile😮❤
An amazing virtuoso- his music has inspired me for decades
As John Abercrombie once has stated, Ralphs compositions deserve to be stored at a special place in America. Happy Birthday Ralph !
One of the greatest solo guitarist alive .
He is one and only. Nobody plays guitar like him.
A world treasure.
Can't believe I started listening to Ralph in 1980. The first album I listen to Solo Concert. It's 2023 and this concert from 2020 still amazes me.
First time I heard Ralph was on the 1975 Oregon LP "In Concert". Still one of my favorites. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Concert_(Oregon_album)
Somehow Ralph has a guitar that translates sunlight into music. How fortunate for all of us.
Compliments are"a dime a dozen";but your comment is worth a million!
The song"Anthem" is so hard to play,let alone capture any beauty in a solo setting!
Here is one of the finest live versions I have heard!.
Quel magnifique artiste! ça a touours été un de mes préférés.
Immortale !!! Qualità audio-video eccezionale! Tecnica sopraffina! Numero 1 assoluto !
Still amazing with 80 years of age!
I'm so happy to see that this Master is still playing, as recent as this date
master for all times, magic touch, elegance!....
Master, great improviser. He inspires all the time. Great respect for the master.
Good to see him perform still... Glad to see him alive..... We've lost so many masters this year...
Wonderful compositions and playing 🙏
Great to see Ralph Towner still playing so beautifully -
It is so great performance by Ralph! I've already listened to it for about 15 times. And I can't stop.
Lo mejor que he escuchado en mi vida
Fantastico,grandioso,unico!!!!
On this first listen I heard a virtuosity in the most subtle and complex rhythmic and tonal areas of play. The musician says unutterable things, unutterable off the charts language that is also steeped in the greatest blend of tension and resolution, sometimes giving that a-ha moment ; other earlier Towner is virtuosity in its own right, but here the fully matured guitar master delivers 2 areas that gave me this feeling : at 20:00 there is a moment, and I must search back for the other. I have this 20:00 on loop just because its like alchemical mastery - that moment - Here Towner is fully expressing the highest peaks and acmes of virtuosity, of music theory, of the most complex areas of music, of the archetypes of our own human selves listening to this music.
Fabulous & so inspiring! Thank you for sharing!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AWESOME!!!!!!!
Thank you for this wonderful post.Greatly appreciated.
Extremely intriguing, Ralph is still discovering fresh combinations of notes on this ancient instrument. Just like his idol Evans, his music reeks of RUBATO. Not metronomic, but full of feeling, like a human heart.
Just excellent - seeing him
next month :)
Thank you for sharing this beautiful concert!
Ralph, like a gentle impish medieval monk swimming in the love of God.
Magico, grazie molte.
gracias por compartir
Thank you for uploading !!!!
Insuperabile!
Gracias.
It would have been nice if Erberhard had been there to exploit those pedals a bit.
Agree !
Si può vedere tutto il concerto ???
Song list?
It would be nice to see a set list.A really good performance once again from Maestro Ralph Towner.A truly beloved American composer.
@@michaelvaladez6570 the setlist below is from 4 days later in Vienna... it must be very similar: live at Porgy & Bess Vienna, Austria 2020-September-25 : th-cam.com/video/dvKchhYy3SQ/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=BibiAudiofil2
While I love seeing anything posted about Ralph, I'm sorry but the sound in this video is terrible
Its just a part of everything audio i guess😹
He has no fracing or expression
GO AWAY
thanks