Rain -> RE: ToddK on Classical! (Nov. 4 2005 2:06:59)
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First, I would like to offer my sincere apology to Todd and Phrygus. My main objection was the statement made by Phrygus, where he said Todds Scarlatti sounded better than JW's and had more feeling. I still strongly disagree to that. I would like to add that I'm not the biggest John Williams fan on this planet, like Todd I would rather listen to Julian Bream anyday, in fact I'm listening to him now. Todd, I know you practice very hard, I could hear it in your Flamenco playing. And mechanically in your Classical playing. Your hybrid picking, although very impressive, I just dont get. Unless its for picado runs, which with a pick it would be easier to play fast. You have very good technic. What is beautiful to one person, may not be to another. This is music. Its art. There is no Good or Bad. Correct or Incorrect. Todd, you made the above statement,and I agree with it to a certain degree. There is a correct way and an incorrect way to playing the guitar, try playing a bulerias as a choro. Good and Bad, if you dont know what bad is then how did you get to play so good Todd. Look, when I play a few compases of soleares, my non guitar playing friends think I'm brilliant. Because they don't know any better. Now, when it comes to playing flamenco, which I've been trying to learn for less than a year, I could honestly say that I suck, and you would agree, but my neighbor may not. But I would definately agree with you. See where I'm going with this. Well here it comes. All those people who gave you positve comments, showered you with flowers mate-------What do they know about CLASSICAL GUITAR, and what good tone is. Nonetheless consistant TONE. There is no way to play classical music with all its contapuntal lines, and have each line come out to a high standard with a pick and fingers, and you will never prove me wrong. I happen to think JW couldnt touch my Scottish Choro with a ten foot pole. Again, just my opinion. :) I never heard JW play Villa-Lobos's Scottish Choro, what record is it on. If you cant play it better than JW or Bream(I love the way he plays Villa-Lobos) better yet, if you don't think it can be played better, your words by the way, than why play it. If you have nothing to say with the music, then dont play it-----unless that is you are egotistical, and want people to go wow. Or you just love to play the music but you don't see it as art. Do not get me wrong man, I understand what your saying with the ten foot pole bit, at least I hope that I do. You seem to be a very cool person, and definately a talented one. But don't shoot me down because I'm giving you my honest opinion abot the classical pieces. I would respect your opinion on flamenco anyday. Hey by the way what do you think about Manuel Bellido's flamenco guitars Peace and Love RAIN Hey Sorin GREAT POST
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