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psychonaut

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Posted on Sep 07 2016 07:56 AM

After watching this, you'll either feel like practicing or giving up altogether!
This is why you should learn and master arpeggios regardless of which kind of music you play:

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MadScientist

Joined: Jan 17, 2008
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Atlanta, GA
United States

Posted on Sep 07 2016 08:27 AM

Wonderful! That is some serious right hand skill. Those are some picking goals! Definitely makes me want to practice.

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JObeast

Joined: Jul 24, 2012
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Finknabad, Squinkistan
Turkmenistan

Posted on Sep 07 2016 01:02 PM

You have to contextual use the awesomeness of gypsy musicianship: they don't believe in wage slavery. Talk about your pickin' culture. Rom have a corner on that market. There is no way we "gages" could ever catch up because we have been too distracted pursuing materialistic status throughout our lives, while the gypsies just resolutely kept on pickin'.

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psychonaut

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Posted on Sep 07 2016 01:52 PM

JObeast wrote:

You have to contextual use the awesomeness of gypsy musicianship: they don't believe in wage slavery. Talk about your pickin' culture. Rom have a corner on that market. There is no way we "gages" could ever catch up because we have been too distracted pursuing materialistic status throughout our lives, while the gypsies just resolutely kept on pickin'.

Are you in the "just give up altogether" category then?

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Nokie

Joined: Oct 06, 2008
Posts: 550
So Cal
United States

Posted on Sep 07 2016 04:26 PM

I hadn't heard of Joscho. He's amazing! Bireli Lagrene released a face-melting Gypsy jazz album called "15" named for his age at the time of the recording. Here he is a year earlier: Bireli Lagrene at 14

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pemkt

Joined: Aug 10, 2016
Posts: 22
Eau Claire, WI
United States

Posted on Sep 07 2016 08:24 PM

WOW! Best thing I've seen posted anywhere all day. I've been working on my swept arpeggios -- but this is truly inspiring!

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websurfer

Joined: May 14, 2007
Posts: 1753
United States

Posted on Sep 08 2016 01:12 PM

Lots of guitarists want to measure their ability by the high bar set by the Gypsy Jazz players. Hank Marvin, the above shown Frank Vignola, and John Jorgenson to name three. (I've seen the last two live). They do start young, like my favorite "contemporary" player, Stochelo Rosenberg. Uncanny technique.

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Vince_Ray

Joined: Aug 26, 2015
Posts: 252

Posted on Sep 08 2016 02:34 PM

Yeeeeah, but would you play it the car? Technically astounding but sounds like a wasp going mental after a while. I'd rather hear Link Wray play one chord.
I'm being cynical of course and it is obviously a reminder of what incredible feats of achievement that humans are capable of.

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websurfer

Joined: May 14, 2007
Posts: 1753
United States

Posted on Sep 08 2016 03:33 PM

It does become a bit of a speed contest, and for me loses a lot of the lyricism which gives it its charm. That's why although I've dabbled in some of the more modern players of the style, and appreciate what they do, I haven't felt a great need to get beyond Django.
This phenomenon also has parallels in surf music. There can be a lot of speed and dexterity for its own sake that doesn't necessarily advance the music, but it can be exciting and impressive. I just think it's one aspect of the natural evolution of instrumental music in particular--to take things to their technical limits.

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Brian

Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19268
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
United States

Posted on Sep 08 2016 03:54 PM

Looks like he has online lessons:

http://www.gypsyguitaracademy.com/

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Vince_Ray

Joined: Aug 26, 2015
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Posted on Sep 08 2016 04:18 PM

websurfer wrote:

It does become a bit of a speed contest, and for me loses a lot of the lyricism which gives it its charm. That's why although I've dabbled in some of the more modern players of the style, and appreciate what they do, I haven't felt a great need to get beyond Django.
This phenomenon also has parallels in surf music. There can be a lot of speed and dexterity for its own sake that doesn't necessarily advance the music, but it can be exciting and impressive. I just think it's one aspect of the natural evolution of instrumental music in particular--to take things to their technical limits.

Yes, as an old codger, I'm amazed at the level of ability on the guitar when watching YouTube. When I was a kid, just being able to play at all led to other kids being stunned

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narciso

Joined: Mar 29, 2010
Posts: 324
Spain
Spain

Posted on Sep 08 2016 06:16 PM

Great playing and impressive technical skills but actually... it does not move my heart.

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eddiekatcher

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Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Sep 08 2016 06:51 PM

I've been a big time fan of Frank and Vinnie for several years now. Damn, they make it look easy. They have lots of sobering vids online.

I first saw Frank Vignola in Les Paul's band at Muriel Anderson's All Star Guitar Night in Nashville some years back. Astounding.

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psychonaut

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Posted on Sep 08 2016 07:17 PM

The man himself...
Incredible two fingered chromatic run at 2:52.

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scruzdj

Joined: Sep 29, 2009
Posts: 41
Santa Cruz, CA
United States

Posted on Sep 08 2016 09:17 PM

psychonaut wrote:

After watching this, you'll either feel like practicing or giving up altogether!
This is why you should learn and master arpeggios regardless of which kind of music you play:

AHHH, Vignola!!!

One of my favorites : )

He does a good Shads medley as I recall

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><)))°> .oO Fascinating Creatures of the Deep Oo. ><)))°>

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psychonaut Joined: Dec 08, 2007 Posts: 1303	Posted on Sep 07 2016 07:56 AM After watching this, you'll either feel like practicing or giving up altogether! This is why you should learn and master arpeggios regardless of which kind of music you play: — https://www.facebook.com/coffindagger http://coffindaggers.com/ http://thecoffindaggers.bandcamp.com Top
MadScientist Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 2188 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Sep 07 2016 08:27 AM Wonderful! That is some serious right hand skill. Those are some picking goals! Definitely makes me want to practice. — Jamie SSS Agent #181 Cartoons drenched in reverb! The Mystery Men? El Capitan & The Reluctant Sadists Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on Sep 07 2016 01:02 PM You have to contextual use the awesomeness of gypsy musicianship: they don't believe in wage slavery. Talk about your pickin' culture. Rom have a corner on that market. There is no way we "gages" could ever catch up because we have been too distracted pursuing materialistic status throughout our lives, while the gypsies just resolutely kept on pickin'. — Squink Out! Top
psychonaut Joined: Dec 08, 2007 Posts: 1303	Posted on Sep 07 2016 01:52 PM JObeast wrote: You have to contextual use the awesomeness of gypsy musicianship: they don't believe in wage slavery. Talk about your pickin' culture. Rom have a corner on that market. There is no way we "gages" could ever catch up because we have been too distracted pursuing materialistic status throughout our lives, while the gypsies just resolutely kept on pickin'. Are you in the "just give up altogether" category then? — https://www.facebook.com/coffindagger http://coffindaggers.com/ http://thecoffindaggers.bandcamp.com Top
Nokie Joined: Oct 06, 2008 Posts: 550 So Cal	Posted on Sep 07 2016 04:26 PM I hadn't heard of Joscho. He's amazing! Bireli Lagrene released a face-melting Gypsy jazz album called "15" named for his age at the time of the recording. Here he is a year earlier: Bireli Lagrene at 14 — "Hello Girls!" Last edited: Sep 07, 2016 16:27:43 Top
pemkt Joined: Aug 10, 2016 Posts: 22 Eau Claire, WI	Posted on Sep 07 2016 08:24 PM WOW! Best thing I've seen posted anywhere all day. I've been working on my swept arpeggios -- but this is truly inspiring! Top
websurfer Joined: May 14, 2007 Posts: 1753	Posted on Sep 08 2016 01:12 PM Lots of guitarists want to measure their ability by the high bar set by the Gypsy Jazz players. Hank Marvin, the above shown Frank Vignola, and John Jorgenson to name three. (I've seen the last two live). They do start young, like my favorite "contemporary" player, Stochelo Rosenberg. Uncanny technique. Top
Vince_Ray Joined: Aug 26, 2015 Posts: 252	Posted on Sep 08 2016 02:34 PM Yeeeeah, but would you play it the car? Technically astounding but sounds like a wasp going mental after a while. I'd rather hear Link Wray play one chord. I'm being cynical of course and it is obviously a reminder of what incredible feats of achievement that humans are capable of. Top
websurfer Joined: May 14, 2007 Posts: 1753	Posted on Sep 08 2016 03:33 PM It does become a bit of a speed contest, and for me loses a lot of the lyricism which gives it its charm. That's why although I've dabbled in some of the more modern players of the style, and appreciate what they do, I haven't felt a great need to get beyond Django. This phenomenon also has parallels in surf music. There can be a lot of speed and dexterity for its own sake that doesn't necessarily advance the music, but it can be exciting and impressive. I just think it's one aspect of the natural evolution of instrumental music in particular--to take things to their technical limits. Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19268 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Sep 08 2016 03:54 PM Looks like he has online lessons: http://www.gypsyguitaracademy.com/ — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
Vince_Ray Joined: Aug 26, 2015 Posts: 252	Posted on Sep 08 2016 04:18 PM websurfer wrote: It does become a bit of a speed contest, and for me loses a lot of the lyricism which gives it its charm. That's why although I've dabbled in some of the more modern players of the style, and appreciate what they do, I haven't felt a great need to get beyond Django. This phenomenon also has parallels in surf music. There can be a lot of speed and dexterity for its own sake that doesn't necessarily advance the music, but it can be exciting and impressive. I just think it's one aspect of the natural evolution of instrumental music in particular--to take things to their technical limits. Yes, as an old codger, I'm amazed at the level of ability on the guitar when watching YouTube. When I was a kid, just being able to play at all led to other kids being stunned Top
narciso Joined: Mar 29, 2010 Posts: 324 Spain	Posted on Sep 08 2016 06:16 PM Great playing and impressive technical skills but actually... it does not move my heart. — https://lospipelines.es/ Find us on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and all other music platforms. https://www.youtube.com/@LosPipelines https://www.instagram.com/los_pipelines/?next=%2F Los Pipelines - Facebook Top
eddiekatcher Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2774 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Sep 08 2016 06:51 PM I've been a big time fan of Frank and Vinnie for several years now. Damn, they make it look easy. They have lots of sobering vids online. I first saw Frank Vignola in Les Paul's band at Muriel Anderson's All Star Guitar Night in Nashville some years back. Astounding. ed — Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? Top
psychonaut Joined: Dec 08, 2007 Posts: 1303	Posted on Sep 08 2016 07:17 PM The man himself... Incredible two fingered chromatic run at 2:52. — https://www.facebook.com/coffindagger http://coffindaggers.com/ http://thecoffindaggers.bandcamp.com Top
scruzdj Joined: Sep 29, 2009 Posts: 41 Santa Cruz, CA	Posted on Sep 08 2016 09:17 PM psychonaut wrote: After watching this, you'll either feel like practicing or giving up altogether! This is why you should learn and master arpeggios regardless of which kind of music you play: AHHH, Vignola!!! One of my favorites : ) He does a good Shads medley as I recall — ><)))°> .oO Fascinating Creatures of the Deep Oo. ><)))°> Last edited: Sep 08, 2016 21:18:13 Top

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