Just wondering who you people think is/was the greatest classical guitarist? I've been listening to alot of classical guitar the last couple of days and it has really grown on me. Looking for more to listen to.
Greatest Classical Guitarist
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Manbient
Queer Old Man
hmmm... a toughie... I want to say Andres Segovia though... he was an innovator. There may be some technically better guys now but not at the time. Oh and it isn't classical, but Gypsy Jazz (which is a sorty of similar playing sound, though with a different sound) the best players are Django Reinhardt and Stochelo Rosenberg.
EDIT: that should read similar playing STYLE, not sound hehe
EDIT: that should read similar playing STYLE, not sound hehe
Andres Segovia is what Im listening to now.
I'll check out the guys you suggested though, thanks.
I'll check out the guys you suggested though, thanks.
Raven777
Discipline In Nothing
Orchid
Nonchalant Onlooker
I simply love all the stuff by Francisco Tarrega and Fernando Sor, Tarrega being my absolute all-time favourite.
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You also better check out a track titled "Sunburst" by Andrew York.. if you get a version which doesn't sound impressive, get another one. The track is totally amazing when played correctly.
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You also better check out a track titled "Sunburst" by Andrew York.. if you get a version which doesn't sound impressive, get another one. The track is totally amazing when played correctly.
Judgeing from the "3 cokes" thread you've heard about John Williams.
Another guitarist I'm somewhat familiar with is Liona Boyd. I only have vinyl of hers, but she's great too.
Another guitarist I'm somewhat familiar with is Liona Boyd. I only have vinyl of hers, but she's great too.
HoserHellspawn
Pixel Manipulator
Perhaps a search on Allmusic under 'Classical Guitar' for artists may be useful.
Leo Kottke came to my mind although the genre he is listed under is folk, not classical. I own and love one of his albums called '6 string 12 string', his finger picking action is just beautiful.
I found Guitarmusic an unofficial website, but it is no longer being updated.
Leo Kottke came to my mind although the genre he is listed under is folk, not classical. I own and love one of his albums called '6 string 12 string', his finger picking action is just beautiful.
I found Guitarmusic an unofficial website, but it is no longer being updated.
Ok i have to say Eliot Fisk his classical guitar versions of Paganinis 24 Caprices are jawdropping.........
YaYo
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Well im a bit late reading this little thread due to my posting problems, but that made my day.
And gave me a good laugh 
Ive got a video of John Williams and its amazing, i love classical guitar. Im gonna listen to every suggestion made on this thread so far!!!
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