I really apreciate the effort you put into research to match the interpretation to your technical skills. Congratulations and thank you for playing guitar like this! May I ask, how this guitar has worked for you as a player? I'm trying to build in Torres' style for a while now and would like to learn more about it. I'm quite happy with the results, especially regarding tone-colors... but I don't get the eveness in response like with my own models, where I use some asymetry in the bracing to avoid acoustic shortcuts. Whilst Torres bracing and build seems completely symmetric, according to Romanillos 34 of the 65 tops he documented where made of different pieces of spruce or not centered - some were made of 3 or 4 different parts. Today luthiers can buy sets of matching pairs of spruce... which can make a huge diffence with this kind of bracing pattern I believe. So my question is: Do you as a player feel, you have to compensate uneveness on the fretboard more than with your own (modern) instruments? With best regards
@@HansWurst-eg8xmIt was set up very easily. It is just difficult to play a smaller guitar that my hands aren’t used to. A bit like driving a beautiful old sports car: not without its idiosyncrasies but worth it. My Turrentine is like a brand new BMW.
@@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven Thank you for your kind response...somehow I didn't get a notification from youtube, otherwise I would have responded immediately. I believe, because of the smaller body Torres could build thinner, lighter and more elastic. This can actually help with playability, as the strings tend to be more elastic too. Of course, low action plays a major role. My question aimed more towards stronger wulfnotes, but I believe, you already answered my question with the picture of the old sports car. Some guitars require a bit more attention in playing, but therefore can be very inspiring. I really like well built, easy to play and reliable modern instruments, but when I attempted my first Torres, which I named 'Alma', the result was noticably (to me) less even ... but inspiring in a different way than my own model, which is very controlled and player-focused in technical things. I think, the essence of the guitar is very worth to be built and conserved without the urge to improve... which doesn't mean, one shouldn't try from time to time. Thanks again for your kind response and for your wonderful way to play the guitar.
WOW! A unique and astounding rendition of this classic piece! Everything flows perfectly together while remaining poetic. We cannot ignore that quick attack harmonic at the 1:00 mark!!!
Que hermoso sonido de la guitarra!! Excelente guitarrista también!! Me atrevo a decir que esta guitarra actualmente (2024) debe superar los $ 300 000 dólares.
Song is meditation and chaos, peace and war love and hate like humans are. I don't know what composer was after but I feel big dualism from this song. And playing is highest level of course❤.
The first part is Stanley Yates version. His intention was to remain as close to the piano version as possible. No two finger tremolo as in Segovia's version, so the notes can be played faster (like pianists do) and the sound is cleaner.
Interesting thing about that guitar is it is only 7 years younger than Albeniz and it’s also the same age as my country of Canada. As a classical guitarist myself, it would be the greatest privilege to play an original Torres guitar, but also at the same time I don’t trust myself. If I realized that it was an original, I’d more than likely give the guitar back out of respect for the guitar and Torres.
Bravo 👏! I’m liking the choice of 426Hz tuning for this one too. Are you still stringing up the Torres guitars with Pepe Romero GLOW strings? I likewise found 426 to be an agreeable pitch when I tried that set too. Would still like to see a set of genuine gut & silk strings for these Torres models, that’s the most historically accurate choice.
Playing Asturias is all about understanding rhythmic precision. The piece relies heavily on exact timing, especially in the opening tremolo-like passage. It requires the seamless combination of technical mastery and emotional depth to convey its intensity and character. A true master can evoke raw passion and unleash controlled, yet powerful, strokes that capture the wild, savage energy of the piece, without losing its musical integrity or overwhelming the instrument.
It's impressive. With the speed. But for me, it's too fast in the beginning!I liked some of the slower parts with some of your different voicings. The best ever version , is John Williams in the Alhambra. Great feel and perfect tempo for me.
Cuanto más vamos a distorsionar una partitura en muchos momentos del vídeo , una falta de respeto al compositor , seamos fieles a la obra por favor es de vergüenza 😳
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What a privilege to play a guitar that is only 7 years younger than Isaac Albéniz!
Thanks GSI!
I really apreciate the effort you put into research to match the interpretation to your technical skills. Congratulations and thank you for playing guitar like this!
May I ask, how this guitar has worked for you as a player?
I'm trying to build in Torres' style for a while now and would like to learn more about it.
I'm quite happy with the results, especially regarding tone-colors... but I don't get the eveness in response like with my own models, where I use some asymetry in the bracing to avoid acoustic shortcuts. Whilst Torres bracing and build seems completely symmetric, according to Romanillos 34 of the 65 tops he documented where made of different pieces of spruce or not centered - some were made of 3 or 4 different parts. Today luthiers can buy sets of matching pairs of spruce... which can make a huge diffence with this kind of bracing pattern I believe.
So my question is:
Do you as a player feel, you have to compensate uneveness on the fretboard more than with your own (modern) instruments?
With best regards
@@HansWurst-eg8xmIt was set up very easily. It is just difficult to play a smaller guitar that my hands aren’t used to. A bit like driving a beautiful old sports car: not without its idiosyncrasies but worth it. My Turrentine is like a brand new BMW.
@@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven
Thank you for your kind response...somehow I didn't get a notification from youtube, otherwise I would have responded immediately.
I believe, because of the smaller body Torres could build thinner, lighter and more elastic. This can actually help with playability, as the strings tend to be more elastic too. Of course, low action plays a major role.
My question aimed more towards stronger wulfnotes, but I believe, you already answered my question with the picture of the old sports car.
Some guitars require a bit more attention in playing, but therefore can be very inspiring.
I really like well built, easy to play and reliable modern instruments, but when I attempted my first Torres, which I named 'Alma', the result was noticably (to me) less even ... but inspiring in a different way than my own model, which is very controlled and player-focused in technical things.
I think, the essence of the guitar is very worth to be built and conserved without the urge to improve... which doesn't mean, one shouldn't try from time to time.
Thanks again for your kind response and for your wonderful way to play the guitar.
This is one of the coolest interpretations of this piece I've heard! Stunning.
The guitarist is very talented 👏 thank you for good performance that beautiful Asturias
WOW! A unique and astounding rendition of this classic piece!
Everything flows perfectly together while remaining poetic. We cannot ignore that quick attack harmonic at the 1:00 mark!!!
Alan - you never cease to amaze!!!!!
I’ve heard this piece many times. This version is different, interesting. Thank you Alan & GSI!
So wonderful Classical guitar music. Thank you very much, Issac Albéniz Musician and Alan Mearns guitarist. 🌹💖🌹💖🌹💖🌹💖🌹💖
Magnifique interprétation ! J’ai eu l’impression de redécouvrir ce morceau pourtant si souvent entendu….
Absolutely captivating. Thank you maestro.
Stunning performance.
Wonderful interpretation!! I absolutely love it ❤
Bravo! Beautiful arrangement!
Bravoooooooo !!!
Que hermoso sonido de la guitarra!! Excelente guitarrista también!! Me atrevo a decir que esta guitarra actualmente (2024) debe superar los $ 300 000 dólares.
After a long time I listened to this song until the end
Always love your interpretations.
I appreciated also very much the words at the end, very interesting❤!
Wow! This makes Asturias so interesting again.
Wonderful!!!!!!!!
BOA TARDE. PARABÉNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LINDÍSSIMA PERFORMANCE. MUITO OBRIGADO PELO PRIVILÉGIO DE VE- LO E OUVI- LO. A PAZ
Fantastic interpretation!
AMAZING MIRACLE
Loved it… Bravo! ❤
Song is meditation and chaos, peace and war love and hate like humans are. I don't know what composer was after but I feel big dualism from this song. And playing is highest level of course❤.
The first part is Stanley Yates version. His intention was to remain as close to the piano version as possible. No two finger tremolo as in Segovia's version, so the notes can be played faster (like pianists do) and the sound is cleaner.
You do it great 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Incredible rendition
Very impressive arrangement, performance and sound. Especially due to the tornavoz.
Wondrous !
Superb!
Interesting thing about that guitar is it is only 7 years younger than Albeniz and it’s also the same age as my country of Canada. As a classical guitarist myself, it would be the greatest privilege to play an original Torres guitar, but also at the same time I don’t trust myself. If I realized that it was an original, I’d more than likely give the guitar back out of respect for the guitar and Torres.
Flamenco´s air!! nice
Idolo
Bravo 👏! I’m liking the choice of 426Hz tuning for this one too. Are you still stringing up the Torres guitars with Pepe Romero GLOW strings? I likewise found 426 to be an agreeable pitch when I tried that set too. Would still like to see a set of genuine gut & silk strings for these Torres models, that’s the most historically accurate choice.
Interesting different arrangement from the typical one, actually looks easier to play and very similar tonal result Ole!
The first part is Stanley Yates version.
The end reminds me of those early Yamashita arrangements where he had a methodical way of tone production
Whoa
Amazing version, as if there are two guitarists playing this piece in sync…
Unbelievable …
Playing Asturias is all about understanding rhythmic precision. The piece relies heavily on exact timing, especially in the opening tremolo-like passage. It requires the seamless combination of technical mastery and emotional depth to convey its intensity and character. A true master can evoke raw passion and unleash controlled, yet powerful, strokes that capture the wild, savage energy of the piece, without losing its musical integrity or overwhelming the instrument.
Así son las versiones disruptivas.
A veces quedan muy bien.
Otras veces, no.
Well, it is certainly different 😅
This is insane lol
It's impressive. With the speed. But for me, it's too fast in the beginning!I liked some of the slower parts with some of your different voicings. The best ever version , is John Williams in the Alhambra. Great feel and perfect tempo for me.
Fast is how pianists play it.
Why is this channel using AI
не давайте ему больше этот инструмент
Cuanto más vamos a distorsionar una partitura en muchos momentos del vídeo , una falta de respeto al compositor , seamos fieles a la obra por favor es de vergüenza 😳