Funny thing about "popular guitar" (meaning electric) Segovia was once asked what he thought of the Beatles, & apparently he said "they may be nice boys but what they are doing is obscene". So this tension between classical & electric has always existed. I think it's well known that Segovia despised the "crossover" style of Williams. As for the Opus 9 - Bravo. That is a tough piece. Can I just gently suggest that you check your memorisation though, as you played some "funky extemporisations" in places.
I always tell my students they just need to get through the basics of classical then they can do whatever style they want and I'll help them. Then I make sure to convert them into classical guitarists before they have a chance to notice 👀
What you said about the fugue is the same way I feel about rythm games 😂. If I'm getting a good combo I feel like I'll mess up right at the end, and I usually do 😂.
I'm bummed you're taking a break on Lamentos do Morro. You played it differently than every other video I've seen, a lot less frantic and a bit more mellow.
I have to disagree with you. I have taught guitar for 20 years and many kids wanted to learn rock. The parents usually wanted them to learn traditional nomenclature, conventional notation, etc., though some were open to having their kids learn rock because they liked rock. And many older kids wanted to learn classic rock because they liked their parent's music. So I gave them the choice -- you can learn “music” music, or you can learn rock music. Rock music is generally easier and more fun to play. In a couple of lessons, or in less time than you would think, you too can be playing along with Jimi Hendrix (a guitar god!) or Kurt Cobain (another guitar god!). A lot of beginning playing is relatively easy, so the returns come quick, and that inspires the students to learn more and not to be intimidated by rock star greatness. The irony is that many of today's parents support the kids' choice of '60s music -- however, much of the music of the '60s was against parents and was about rebellion against almost all authority figures. Regardless, you are basically selling kids and parents the dream of stardom, in the way a hockey coach sells the dream to parents and kids of becoming another Wayne Gretzky. There are all kinds of stars: rock stars, sports stars, movie stars, etc. The chances of becoming that “star” are dismally slim. You have a better chance of winning the lottery. In Canada, there is the 649 lottery with two million dollar winners every week. Is there some musician becoming the new Elton John or Taylor Swift every week? No. Terrible odds. But rock music is fun, and you can enjoy the ride till you realize you have to get a regular job to support yourself. That is, unless you become a guitar teacher.
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Funny thing about "popular guitar" (meaning electric) Segovia was once asked what he thought of the Beatles, & apparently he said "they may be nice boys but what they are doing is obscene". So this tension between classical & electric has always existed. I think it's well known that Segovia despised the "crossover" style of Williams.
As for the Opus 9 - Bravo. That is a tough piece. Can I just gently suggest that you check your memorisation though, as you played some "funky extemporisations" in places.
Yeah when I get back to it I need to look at a few spots😅
I always tell my students they just need to get through the basics of classical then they can do whatever style they want and I'll help them. Then I make sure to convert them into classical guitarists before they have a chance to notice 👀
Haha and they’ll be glad you did that when they’re getting scholarships 😄
Showing those scales who’s boss at 14:28
What you said about the fugue is the same way I feel about rythm games 😂. If I'm getting a good combo I feel like I'll mess up right at the end, and I usually do 😂.
Haha yep I do the same thing😂
I'm bummed you're taking a break on Lamentos do Morro. You played it differently than every other video I've seen, a lot less frantic and a bit more mellow.
I like that one as well - was starting to mature … but Lamentos is so Sor Hands season 1
Yeahhh I do want to bring that one back one day… there’s so much to work on😭
10:34 man fixes his hair like it’s written in the score
Just saying but you may be due for an extravaganza
It is😎 and I’ve been thinking about that….
I have to disagree with you. I have taught guitar for 20 years and many kids wanted to learn rock. The parents usually wanted them to learn traditional nomenclature, conventional notation, etc., though some were open to having their kids learn rock because they liked rock. And many older kids wanted to learn classic rock because they liked their parent's music. So I gave them the choice -- you can learn “music” music, or you can learn rock music. Rock music is generally easier and more fun to play. In a couple of lessons, or in less time than you would think, you too can be playing along with Jimi Hendrix (a guitar god!) or Kurt Cobain (another guitar god!). A lot of beginning playing is relatively easy, so the returns come quick, and that inspires the students to learn more and not to be intimidated by rock star greatness. The irony is that many of today's parents support the kids' choice of '60s music -- however, much of the music of the '60s was against parents and was about rebellion against almost all authority figures. Regardless, you are basically selling kids and parents the dream of stardom, in the way a hockey coach sells the dream to parents and kids of becoming another Wayne Gretzky. There are all kinds of stars: rock stars, sports stars, movie stars, etc. The chances of becoming that “star” are dismally slim. You have a better chance of winning the lottery. In Canada, there is the 649 lottery with two million dollar winners every week. Is there some musician becoming the new Elton John or Taylor Swift every week? No. Terrible odds. But rock music is fun, and you can enjoy the ride till you realize you have to get a regular job to support yourself. That is, unless you become a guitar teacher.