Andrew York plays "Home" on an 1888 Antonio de Torres (SE 115, ex Emilio Pujol)
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- Опубліковано 1 лис 2016
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Guitar: 1888 Antonio de Torres (www.guitarsalon.com/index.php...)
Here's Andrew York playing his new piece "Home" on an 1888 Antonio de Torres guitar (SE 115, ex Emilio Pujol) from the Russell Cleveland collection. Recorded at the Guitar Salon International showroom in Santa Monica, CA.
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My wife and I sent yesterday our only daughter to study in a university for four years. The knowledge that she will not be with us always at home filled me with sadness. Mr. York's "Home' perfectly emits this emotion for me.
You haven't lost her, you set her free to find her own way in life. By doing that, you have strengthened your bond with her. Speaking from experience...
My exact life now that my daughter is away for her final semester then off on her journey. It's suppose to be like this but don't make it easy. I will always miss her no matter how far she goes I'm here for her.
❤️
It’s like the guitar waited 150 years just to be played this moment Can’t get enough of this song
I watch it twice daily,in the morning when I wake up,and before I go to bed at night.This beautiful piece has become medicine for me!
Abhisek, I'm very pleased that my music is your companion so often!
I feel you. I discovered Andrew York through this recording, and I've definitely become a fan!
Thank you, John. I'm very happy to hear that!
I play it daily and it is just part of my life.
amazing pieces
@@AndrewYorkguitar the composition touches the soul and evokes the deepest of emotion. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Andrew York...Are you praying with your guitar? I play a lot and it's only for me and for God..and for my patient wife and the kitty cats. My playing...learning...and growing with the guitar has become a spiritual exercise for me. This lovely piece sounds like guitar prayer. Thanks....
People keep saying hes an entry level composer because he doesn't write ridiculously hard stuff. I agree a lot of his compositions are relatively simple (btw he has written some extremely advanced stuff) but they're always perfect and very effective in getting emotion. Its not how hard he can make it, its about making it exactly what he wants and exactly what we hear and he does that better than most.
c est parfois plus difficile de jouer un morceau lent qui demande plus de musicalité q un morceau super rapide avec seulement de la technique exemple certains morceaux manouches ou tu brodes pendant un quart heure
Quiccan comes to mind
The finest pieces of music to my ears are the beautiful melodic ones - very often they're the simplest to play.
Totally agree! I love this piece! It may be simple but I have no doubt that he can play whatever he wants.
@@robertobonomo7983 Never a truer word Roberto...well said.
Who cares how technical?? Andrew is one of the finest composers of the guitar. His works are beautifully emotional and, convey GREAT artistry! Not only is he a brilliant virtuoso, but he and his wife are wonderful people!! Thank you Andrew for what you have given and will give to the beauty of the classical guitar!!!
My husband is in the ICU fighting COVID. Myself and our three little girls want him to get well and come HOME to us. This is one the hardest things I've gone through!
I love you my love!
I hope everyone is home and healthy.
From Spain. My heart is with you and your family.
This is a time to fight and be strong.
God bless all those in the same situation. 🙏
I felt GREAT today until I read this sad scenario. I hope all works out!!!
God speed! To you and yours!
Wish and hope by now he is safe and healthy and have been able to be with U all 4 ladies, Home. BTW, I have 2 girls so I know how hard I can fight to remain with 3 women, lucky him. All the very best
Okay beautiful guitar, but can we talk about how good this recording is?? I can hear the headstock... All the details of the fretting, with a rich bottom end. Excellent work!
What strings on such an instrument?
Very intelligent observation. I would dearly love to know how they managed to pull off such a superb recording ..equipment / setup etc.
Home is the most beautiful song I have ever heard
Indeed, a very quality recording. Probably some thousands of dollars in equipment. There is no miracle here, you get what you pay for. Buy a couple of neumann condenser mics, good cables, etc, and the result will come...cheers
In one of the videos in the GSI Andrew York playlist you can actually see the elaborate mic setup. It's from another session but gives you an idea of how many mics they use. I also love the expressions on his face.
In my opinion York has the magic, of being one of the best composers for guitar I could think of
Even though his compositions seem to be relatively easy to play , the take them to the level he give them is simply not easy
This man’s work has inspired me to the point of buying a classical concert guitar and returning my guitar studies on my own after approximately 15 years of absolutely no activity
Had the old guitar I had hanging in the wall for about 8 consecutive years
And from May of last year (2023) to now Jan 2024 I’ve recovered all the technique I had and more to the point of practicing right now Sunburst, all you need in life to succeed in anything in life is love and work into it
There is nothing "simple" about sincere expression. Even the softest spoken phrase "I love you" whispered with heartfelt conviction carries enough complexity to save a life. This is mastery on so many different levels... to the very production and sound engineering. Beautiful.
William Johnson Music
Very well said! Couldn’t agree more.
You said it... it's all about artistry...beauty & soul...one of the most beautiful pieces every written.
Beautifully said, William.
@@pkrones thank you!
Wow. You have just summed up what 'sublime' means. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. As I listen to this beautiful piece, sip a coffee and contemplate what you wrote....my day will be energized!
Thank you Andrew York for the feeling you
with your guitar playing, the listener
by means of. No matter where you are
in the world, far from the family
and the home, with your
game, you can play for a few moments,
the warmth and closeness of his loved ones, in the
sounds of your playing, but also in the
perfect combination of wood, lacquer
and masterful guitar construction, from
Antonio de Torres. The very
warm tones of the guitar and the
Dexterity of your game fade for
for a moment the temporal separation and
give you the feeling of being "at home".
GOD bless you and your family.😇🙏👁️♾️
When someone leaves this guitar he is able to open or record any soul that is trapped by suffering or an illusion, he is able to propel our sacred energy light years towards the planet Love, and also what is necessary for us to be human, but more amazing to see over 669 people in negativity. See here and don't know how to appreciate the melody, since they say they are alive, and yes they are ... they are experiencing a feeling that they are not able to build or be love. But, it is beautiful to realize that 31 thousand people liked it!
This is wonderful! Congratulate Andrew York for not only playing his instrument, but above all transmitting love to him. For me, a great artist, full of good feelings seen so clearly in every note he plays. Thank you my friend and may the universe give you much more joy and love in your life. Hassin Ghannam
How I could’ve played and been around guitars for most of my 67 years and have not sat down to hear Andrew play until now? Oh Lordy! He’s really magnificent!
Mr. Andrew York’s solo “Home” was published in the year 2018, when he was 30 years of age. He was born in 1958. He continues to contribute & performs in many countries. Mr. York won two Grammy awards in 2006. “Home” has been his most popular piece.
(Update) He published “Home” at age 60.
For the duration of that, my mad, mad world stopped.
Thankyou
Ive played guitar for 50 years and studied classical guitar for 2 years. When i first heard Andrew play i was mesmerized. "Home" is one of the most beautiful pieces of music i have listened to. Classical study is a tough road road but with Andrew as inspiration my desire to learn has become insatiable. Thank you from my heart!
It is very similar to Tommy Emanual's pieces
I just can't tell who is enjoying more listening to this song, audiences or him
This man doesn't play a piece of music, he IS the music
I wish i could watch this again for the first time.
As a collector of vintage instruments for many years as well as a guitarist, I'm awestuck by the incredible tone of the Torres guitar. Any experienced guitarist will note the incredible accuracy of the octaval and harmonic notes along with the exceptional overall tone of this wonderfully constructed 129 year old masterpiece of a guitar. This all reflects what a true musical engineer Antonio Torres was and his legacy lives on today in the construction of modern day guitars based on his research and construction techniques. Also, kudos to Andrew York.......one damn fine guitarist who is able to awaken this century old gem of a guitar.....
check out Carles Trepat - I actually think you hear the true Torres tone a bit more in this recording: ua-cam.com/video/luKquWe89jo/v-deo.html Could be the gut strings also...
ua-cam.com/video/PSvsdPeiFjM/v-deo.html
Closed my eyes to recall memories of my childhood homes before parent’s separation.
Tears, just tears, for all those who have lost their home in these recent horrific California and Oregon fires, or anywhere.
My guitar teacher was playing this piece the other day when I came in and I instantly said, "HOW BEAUTIFUL!" and he laughed and said, "I knew you'd like this one, it's your type"...Damn he does know me lol
Possibly the most beautiful thing I've ever heard
I can't believe how beautiful this guitar sounds. And in the hands of an absolute master, a living legend - what a treat.
My wife is a really incredible guitarist and can memorize pieces on the
instrument very quickly... So once, when we were teens, I had had a
particularly bad day and couldn't sleep that night. So, knowing how much
I love classical music, she learned this piece and sat next to my bed
playing it all night until I fell asleep. I can't listen to it without
getting a little teary-eyed now.
@Daniel P Nordquist HA!!!
True?
That is literally so beautiful it moved me to tears
@@Ty-mu7gl The comment was copy and pasted lol. This guy makes the same comment on lots of guitar videos. You were fooled lol
How touching! Knowing how much you love 'classical' music, you probably are aware this is a very recent piece. So once, when you were teens, last year or so... Knowing people write fake comments for the sake of it leaves me a little teary-eyed now... Could you send your wife to quickly learn something (I like Capricho Arabe...) and play it until I sleep? Please?
@@JeanClaudePeeters Great choice with Capricho Arabe. If you are single, you could date our band. Then we could recreate that romantic moment where you get all sleepy and we play it for you. In the real though, this guy making this same post/comment on every guitar video is just evidence that alternate realities are starting to blend together online. The internet makes verging dimensions a thing. Hence we erdoys. The four of us come from different time and space and things and stuff. Oh, and another thing.
Just clicked the video to look at the old instrument, and watched till the end having a goosebumps. That's the magic of music.
York with his guitar become one. He simply transfers his heart into the strings
Just imagine this escenario: Bob Ross painting while Andrew is playing this masterpiece.
I would fall asleep never to reawaken lol
Craig Lopresto beautiful
I imagine heaven like that
And you with them for imagining such a beautiful thing ;)
I thought this was Bob Ross!
You tell how expressive a composer is, by the relationship of the title and the story to the music. I’m not aware of anyone who does that better than Andrew York.
It is not a mastery of technique, nor a mastery of musical understanding. It is a God-given ability to relay a feeling through sound. This is rare
I feel calm and at peace with the world listening to this.
I have no idea who would give this a thumbs down, I can only assume it was a mistake due to them not having their contacts in! This man is in love with this beautiful piece and is a master of his art. Thank you Andrew York I am more woman for listening.
*I love having breakfast listening to this music* 🎸🎧😊☕🥪
It's truly remarkable how music has the power to convey emotions and experiences that words alone often struggle to express. This particular piece resonates deeply with its listeners, inviting them to explore their own inner landscapes and emotions. It's a testament to the universal language of human emotion that transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries. Thank you for sharing your appreciation for this performance-it's moments like these that remind us of the profound impact music can have on our lives.
Found this magic after searching for more than 9 years. ❤
Eyes closed, but mind and soul covering thousands of miles of beautiful field covered with music
I am listening this piece for the 20th time and still it touches me...
😢😌♥️
Torres built a wonderfully alive sound machine, and Andrew York brought out the best in it and with that, his own artistry.
How many life times I could live being put to making this music we are now listening to? One I would be the excellent sting maker, another one that makes the precision tuners and hardware, and another that makes the highest quality tools for the luthier. Then more lives for the trees that make up the instrument. And now this life to listen and dream beautiful dreams of where it takes me. Thank you again Andrew York for your long hour of study.
The tone of this guitar is haunting!
Not only breathtaking, but equally, breath-giving life to a tired soul seeking peace in a chaotic world. Thank you!
Coming back and reading the comments again after learning this piece four years ago, I want to play it for more people. Apparently, it soothes the heart universally. Good medicine. I learned it while grieving the loss of my mother and just after I had written her obituary and life sketch. In the first part, I see her childhood, full of hope but even then some sadness. Middle part is when she struggled with society and rose to maturity, then began to dance. Last part is when the brain injury left her a shell of a person yet with the same spirit and goodness. End is the powerful legacy and ascent into the spirit world. All of this guides my interpretation when I play it and it is my eulogy to her, her enduring character, and her special heart.
Music that melts hard hearts and soothens broken hearts
I am sitting in a Volvo V70 II built in the year 2000. It has a CD and Casette player and I installed an Aux bluetooth module to listen to online music. I had numerous audiophile tracks playing and every one of them reached a maximum of what those speakers could bear. This song sounded perfectly. People should question themselves; why is that ? Centuries of difference between technology but yet, pristine quality can be preserved. I think it has not only something to do with the technology, but also with the spiritual aspect of it all. Listening to Shenandoah from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir also resonantes greatly with even the cheapest speakers out there, but not with other great recent pieces. Christ truely seems to want his followers enjoying all of God's glory in music and all sorts of artistic things.
This performance has been at the top of my list for years. Nothing beats it for simple beauty played on a superb instrument by a true artist. Always leaves me a little choked up. Thank you, Andrew.
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Absolute magic, with nary a misplaced note or unnecessary flair, stirring the soul of homecoming. That he can play so brilliantly, with eyes closed, just being there in the shroud of sound, blows my mind.
I have been listening to and playing classical guitar for over 50 years and never have I heard such a moving beautiful piece of music. Incredibly played with such feeling, by the genius who created it. Bravo Andrew York you are truly amazing.
In German Language
Danke Andrew York für das Gefühl das du mit deinem Gitarrenspiel, dem Zuhörer vermittelst. Egal wo man sich gerade auch auf der Welt befindet, weit von der Familie und dem Zuhause entfernt, mit deinem Spiel, kann man für ein paar Augenblicke, die Wärme und Nähe seiner Liebsten, in den Klängen deines Spiels aber auch in der perfekten Zusammenstellung von Holz, Lack und Meisterliche Gitarren Bauweise, von Antonio de Torres, miterleben. Die sehr warmen Töne der Gitarre und die Fingerfertigkeit deines Spiels verblassen für einen Moment die zeitliche Trennung und geben einen das Gefühl "Zuhause" zu sein.
GOD bless you and your family.😇🙏👁️♾️
This piece reminds me of what my “home” is, people that i adore and adore me, people that really take efforts to care for me, to cherish me, to see my happy face. They are home for me.
Beautiful commentary. Sometimes music without lyrics say more. Glad you posted.
It's not so often that art makes you experience the warmth of familiarity, or what we could define in our lives as 'home', for this to be made and expressed so well is precious indeed.
Andrew York’s playing is pure, and his compositions are pure genius.
Simply beautiful,.....soul enriching beautiful. Thank God for musically talented people like you sir, bravo
This really sound like feeling homesick. Imagening your home and how good it felt. Have a great day everyone!
There's something in this piece that takes away all the fears in me.
York never ceases to impress. Love his music so much.
This is the purpose of music: To let you feel emotions in your soul. What a beautiful piece and perfect interpretation!
I see my nonna standing by her old stove cooking her Sunday dishes. I am home. Her spirit is always with me.
This is it. This is the perfection (performance, composition, and soul) I didn't think existed - until this video. The tone of that guitar and the delivery of this tune is nothing short of perfect. Would've paid good money to have been sitting behind those cameras.
I come back to this one over and over again!
When I'm stressed out I just put my earphones on and close my eyes and breathe to this beautiful piece!
When my mother was slowly dying and in pain one night, I played a much simplified version of this by her bedside until she fell asleep. It was the last piece I ever played for her.
There are 969,000 views of this, and I swear, 1,000 of them are mine. I can't get enough of this piece. The word I keep coming up with to describe it is "transcendent."
Maybe another 1000 views from me. No matter I am sad or happy, it just calms me down.
Pretty sure yt view counting doesn't work like that, but yes i have replayed this many times
The internet can bring out the worst in people, but the best also. This video (including the comments!) is a good example of the good side of the net and social media. Thanks!
nice comment
Very few people know of this place
I love when people get together to compliment the scent of their own farts.
@@xzysyndrome Bunch of Prius drivers. (JK I love Andrew York's playing, if not his wardrobe)
Energy
How could anyone of even adequate intelligence not like this. Its inspirational.
my friend told me this song made them feel better when they were down and i really get why. it's amazing.
This is life! 🙏 Its 3:17AM in India and I am lost in your music sir. No words to describe your greatness sir. No distortion can take this place. Ever.
Had a REALLY bad week and this on a Monday is like a big neon sign saying it's going to be okay. Thank you sir, sincerely.
After hours of listening to this music
I just released, it is an original piece and he composed it. what a clever person he is.
It makes me cry and feel happy.
For once, a UA-cam recommendation truly worth listening to.
Wow! This is gorgeous. Who knew that a Torres Guitar would sound like this, all these years later. The perfect maestro to play it.
What an amazing tone from a 130 year old instrument.
violins also get better with age. But unlike guits, there are tons of 130 year old fiddles around. You can pick them up for under a grand easily. My son plays one.
Ricardo, I didn't say they got better with time, I said the tone was amazing for a 130 year old guitar. They don't all sound like that!
Ricardo Hernández you wrong wood with edge change properties and quality. it not necessarily get better but definitely change. it creates patina it will balance its moisture contend. it will expand and contract creates force with in the instrument that will change sounds with edges. but not necessarily better just different.
I didn't really want to get into this, but I'll add my two cents here. In *some* cases guitars tone can improve with age as the woods they are built with lose moisture content. Obviously, in THIS case, any change of this sort would have happened 100 years ago!
Some people think that as a guitar is actually played, the glue joints and soundboard "break in" from vibration over time and this can improve the tone of an instrument. I've also seen claims made that the actual physical/molecular structure of components in the wood can change over many years with glue and resins in the wood crystallizing, etc, and this can alter the tone. Again, I'm a bit skeptical, but people do believe this. Some think the CONVERSE is true too. . .that the wood breaks down over many years, and older thin wood top guitars in particular can actually sound WORSE over time for this reason.
In this particular case, not having heard this instrument 130 years ago, I have no opinion if it improved or not since Torres built itbut I will add one more thing.
Antonio Torres built guitars in an era of catgut strings. York is playing this instrument with modern synthetic/wire wrapped strings. Obviously this is subjective, but I personally think the modern strings do sound better than the older gut ones. Which means that this guitar probably does sound better today than in Torres's time, with the improvement having nothing to do with the instrument itself!
Being a fingerstyle guitarist myself, I can honestly say that Andrew is a great guitarist. Why? He can draw out beautiful emotions that only music can express.
This is simply what Beethoven meant when he spoke of playing with passion. AY has achieved this through a lifetime of study, practice and playing. Effortless, much respect.
Thank you Andrew York for such beauty, expression, and music magic.
This has to be one of the most beautiful melodies.
I think i can die in peace now. Thank you my friend for this wonder notes!
Thing brings tears to my eyes
Oh my gosh...my soul feels revived and the life is flowing through my veins while the stress melts away - this song is simply peaceful and wonderful.
Wow, I'm speechless. So beautiful, and such a pristine sound. Sorry for the 18 "dislikers", try listen again-:)
I guess that the dislikers are simply jealous.
I can't believe how you can dislike this, then what exactly don't you like, his hat?
I didn't say i dislike it, on the contrary, so I don't understand your comment.
Lynn Vallons he is just wondering why this beautiful performance has dislikes.. it's amazing!
I see this on many videos. I think they are just people trolling. You would have to be somebody who hates sound of any kind to not like this.
As Segovia once said, and said many times about composers and guitarists, When Andrew wrote Home, God touched his brow!!
Indeed He did!
No word can describe how beautiful and sad this music is! It make me cry for no reason !
He submerged into the depth of music. This song is full of meaning and beauty.
Joy of creation, joy of life. That's the real thing. Thank you Andrew.
I can see the flowers blooming, the summer dreams by the sea, the infinite starred night sky, the autumm leaves falling, the cold of winter and again the warmth of spring. The hope and faith of a happy tomorrow and the realisation that everything is and will be alright.
It reaches somewhere deep in my heart, this is a true masterpiece, thank you!! ☺️❤️
Meadow sways in gentle breeze Yonder ,a single cloud sail's on it's way past an evening sun .Birds song fill the air afar .By mountain stream to water fall .beauty abounds.Yet silence is every where, and the mind free to be as it should in stilness ,All that is ,was and will be, lie within spirit ,a transient moment in all eternity. This evokes a timelesness and truth within, and brings one to a place where there is nothing and there lies all .This piece brings me to a place where there's an eternal now ,a sense of power waiting to be released into love and wisdom .
BEAUTIFUL ......................
11/10 for that poetic comment
@@FreddyFuFu Thank you .
I am moved to tears every time I listen that !
Andrew York can do impossible things.
Thank You !
I can't remember the last time a piece of music made me cry. Thank you for this!
The harmony of the notes are exquisite. I have always enjoyed instrumental music. This type of music is pleasing to the mind.
The sound of that guitar is just exquisite, and Mr. York is a master. This is the kind of performance that can move you and bring you to tears.
Music is all about make beautiful sounds that touch people’s hearts and emotions.
Music is not about hardcore lightning speed, “all over the place” fingering.
It's so freaking enjoyable to watch him play. His eyes closed eyes look like smiles.
The best Tuning on a Spanish Guitar I ever listened to.
Tom Black does he use special tuning ?
Andre Bombardier drop D
So magnificent, revealing the immense power of music.
I don't think any words can describe, ... You have reached a level beyond any description,... Just the sound of your music and the ultimate Nirvana!! and a total Bliss….....
I want this played at my funeral. I would surely be let into heaven if for nothing more than making every angel pause in utter peace and sheer awe for 4 minutes and 17 seconds.
IMHO this composition could also be called “perfection” because without a doubt that’s what it is. 🙏
Whenever I want my soul to be stirred in the most meaningful ways, I listen to Andrew playing this masterful piece. So beautiful to watch his soul as he plays on this lovely guitar. Thank you, Andrew, from the bottom of my soul. Jim
...........This is completely amazing. Thank you so much Andrew York. You are truly amazing as well as this piece. Thank you for playing this piece.... I will treasure it.
Best 4.17 minutes of my life.
If this doesnt move you with emotion nothing will...wow would love to hear this man in person..Just Beautiful sir. .
Nice mellow pleasing sound. My absolute favorite is Sunburt with introduction. I learned the entire piece and have had the privilege of playing it at home and for close friends at gatherings. My right hand no longer works as it should and I haven’t been playing much for the last 12 years. I see the new artists from younger generations excelling in classical guitar and am grateful they are keeping this glorious instrument alive.