Sounds a little like Steve Howe, doesn't it. Sounds a lot like Steve Howe in some places. Enjoying it. :)
Is that his daughter, or his bass player? (5:16 - 5:31)
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Sounds a little like Steve Howe, doesn't it. Sounds a lot like Steve Howe in some places. Enjoying it. :)
Is that his daughter, or his bass player? (5:16 - 5:31)
BeauJangles
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Very reminiscent of former lead guitarist for Deep Purple, Kansas, and jazz/rock fusion group, Dixie Dregs, Steve Morse. This is a very tasty piece of work. Thanks for sharing.
BeauJangles
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Yes, I agree. Trevor did keep a lot of his work very similar to Steve Howe, also from Yes. I'm not sure about the identity of the bass player, however. Quite a lot from Rabin's work sounds a bit like his days with the band. Jacaranda has a very diversified sound from classical to very progressive rock. Eric Johnson also plays in a very close style to these extremely talented guitarists.
Cristo Rei
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BeauJangles
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The masters of baroque were almost considered rock stars in their day as well and not everything they composed won immediate adoration from their audiences. This would also be my favorite era in the world of classical music. I've been able to attend concerts in every genre of musical entertainment since early childhood. The final performance I went to was the well-famed acoustic guitarist, Leo Kottke.
Cristo Rei
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Hi @BeauJangles and welcome...;) I think we may have crossed paths on another forum before
I'd love to go to se an orchestra one day, live, preferably at a venue designed for efficient acoustics like the Opera house...
That's a massive claim... Every genre of music... How many genres are there... All the European nations haver their own folk music...
For example, have u heard of Fado?
I'd love to go to se an orchestra one day, live, preferably at a venue designed for efficient acoustics like the Opera house...
That's a massive claim... Every genre of music... How many genres are there... All the European nations haver their own folk music...
For example, have u heard of Fado?
This is my favorite group as of about a week ago. These guys come off like a bunch of Geeks who just got together and decided to form a band, but they really put out some quality stuff. Puts a smile on my face everyday just listening to it. The drummer does some things that are so good they make me bust out laughing.
Debut album from 2017. Hip Dipper (10:34-14:38) is the song that hooked me. Discovered them late, but better late than never.
Not sure why they deliberately included glitches in this video, but I guess it's just something quirky they do.
Debut album from 2017. Hip Dipper (10:34-14:38) is the song that hooked me. Discovered them late, but better late than never.
Not sure why they deliberately included glitches in this video, but I guess it's just something quirky they do.
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BeauJangles
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Fun to watch in the dark.
I'm now convinced that Progressive without a top of the line keyboard player isn't Progressive at all. Piano breaks provide such a beautiful and peaceful contrast in sound that I find it hard to listen to Prog bands without one now.
I'm now convinced that Progressive without a top of the line keyboard player isn't Progressive at all. Piano breaks provide such a beautiful and peaceful contrast in sound that I find it hard to listen to Prog bands without one now.
BeauJangles
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This is one really impressive track that is sure to please the most noteworthy critic. What a wonderful score of music this was listening to. Thanks for sharing. It's nice to know the torch is still being carried. I suppose this means the race isn't over either. This tune sizzles with life and exuberance. Blaze on.
Yes. They were very well received.
About the torch being past, I do find it great that there are more bands producing complex music without it being all death and destruction these days. And it's not as if they aren't aware of the darker side of Progressive. I saw a video the drummer playing along to some really hard core stuff, and he was nailing it. But not everything in life always has to be gloom and doom.
Also been into this for the last month or so. I find it relaxing, especially from 2:04 on. It has an elegance to it.
God bless, BeauJangles, and thanks for your posts.
BeauJangles
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What a beautiful piece! I listened to it twice : )
Shame you can't see him playing in the video, but it's still really nice.
BeauJangles
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It was a real pleasure bringing this track to you. I stumbled across this CD at a little musical kiosk inside a little gift shop in the central coast region, which is popular with a lot of tourists. Of course, the title track caught my immediate attention and I asked the proprietor who was performing on this delightful piece of acoustic mastery.
Though Billy McLaughlin isn't a big name like others in the acoustic artist category, he's no stranger either. McLaughlin has been on many compiled releases of Steel And Wood, where other acoustic guitarists are featured. Look for the Narnia record label if interested. The best is always a priority with those honored with a spot.
As you listen to the piece preferably with a decent set of headphones or earbuds, the majority of the Fingerdance track is an extensive effort of hammer-ons and pull-offs. 99.9% of it as a matter of fact. This is what drew me to the overall brilliance of the release as a whole and is the liveliest composition on the project.
One thing noteworthy on the liner notes was this. By a disadvantaged theft, all Billy's electric guitars were stolen leaving him with the acoustic guitars he had remaining, all manufactured by Guild. (I own a 1976 D-25) Rather than allowing this loss as a setback, he managed to use it as an advantage furthering his skills as an acoustic player.
BeauJangles
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Indeed it is. Billy McLaughlin has an extensive catalog that spans many years of acoustic artistry. Fingerdance is a selected favorite. His brilliance as a player has gone predominantly unnoticed by many who really do enjoy acoustic guitar virtuosity.
