Clarky Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 I posted this in the Flamenco thread I started but thought it was worth re-posting here in the DB forum as this is such lovely playing, both pizz and (at the end) arco http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXt6htVi3C4 Quote
Mr Bassman Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) Sounds like a highi C string Edited May 11, 2012 by Mr Bassman Quote
kevcooke Posted May 13, 2012 Posted May 13, 2012 Renaud Garcia-Fons made me realise that I throw around the term virtuoso too loosely... I have his album 'La Linea Del Sur'. The title track is my favourite, beautiful music! Quote
BassInMyFace Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 ummmmmm just been starting to play a bit of flamenco with some mates. think i might give up now.............. pretty epic. Quote
EssentialTension Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 I had to download a couple of the albums. Quote
RonM Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 A new technique and a new challenge,;;;; I like!!!!! Awesome playing though, thanks for the video link Quote
RonM Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 [quote name='BassInMyFace' timestamp='1337017896' post='1654129'] ummmmmm just been starting to play a bit of flamenco with some mates. think i might give up now.............. pretty epic. [/quote] Never give up, never give in, Practice, my friend, is the way thou shalt win Quote
Bilbo Posted May 21, 2012 Posted May 21, 2012 I think Fons is a monster musician but I think his material is quite weak (I have 5 of his cds and have reached the point where I can't listen to them any more - they grate). I would love to hear him performing compositions that are a little less two-dimensional. His tricks and licks get a bit samey after a while. And yes it is a high C, like mine Quote
Gareth Hughes Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 Zombie thread hike - just saw this yesterday, thought you'd all enjoy it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZNKLUHeJtg Quote
Clarky Posted January 21, 2013 Author Posted January 21, 2013 Just wow! Most amazing arco I've ever seen Quote
Gareth Hughes Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 Sneaky bit I like is in the second tune, where he's plucking his C string with his left index finger whilst bowing a lovely repetitive pattern - adds a great new rhythm. Harrummph!!!! Quote
MandShef Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Wow, I've never heard bass played in this style before! Beautiful! Refreshing to see the instrument up front as a focal point, not just plonking away in the background. 5-strings as well! Loved it - thank you! Quote
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