I had the pleasure meeting Derek when he gave a concert and guitar workshop in Cambridge, UK. What I like the most above his playing, which is clearly very technical, is that he feels every single note, every texture, every rhythm, every cry, so you as a listener are transported to the place that originally inspired him. Magical stuff.
We discoverd Derek at lovely intimate Town Hall performance last Friday. His playing was nothing short of jaw dropping but more importantly so stunningly beautiful it was a moving experience. I would drop anything anywhere to go see this master of his instrument. On a lighter note my brother in law at the conclusion leant in to me and whispered " there's gonna be a few people who go home tonight and smash their guitars." Perfect finale.
The music of Faso is an inexhaustible source of sweetness. It allows us to plunge deep inside ourselves and at the same time resonate with our fellow man, Yé Lassina Coulibaly
My oh my. I've been a fan of Toumani for 6 years, at first falling in love with the album 'New Ancient Strings' and it has been consistently my most listened to album since I first heard it. Mr Gripper your translations of his music are absolutely nothing short of amazingly beautiful. Thank you for this album. I will cherish 'One Night On Earth' for the rest of my life.
I heard a recent interview with John Williams the famous classical guitarist. He raved about Derek Gripper as one of the most exciting fresh new players out there who had an approach that was amazing and something entirely different. That is why i’m listening to this now.
Derek is also starting a Skype teaching practice, and he is very generous with his arrangements and inside information. I had my first lesson last week, and I'm well into Jarabi already. Great technical study for classical guitarists as well, since the accents are different from the European music, and the melodies placed in odd spots, along with that sense of swing that most classical musicians struggle with.
Truly amazing. Unfortunate for most guitar players, I think Derek Gripper is steeped in the Wet African Griot tradition as his obviously has amazing technical ability but his sense of rhythm and feel is not something one can practice but takes a lot of connection. It really gets me emotional. Just amazing. I hope he posts concerts so I can see him live.
The magic starts with the first notes from the guitar... Continuing to build as the rhythm weaves its own magic so beautifully, until... The vocal is introduced, hovering above the textural playing... This performance expresses so beautifully the wonderful music of Mali! Thank you so much for this Derek! Clive Davies
Very interesting music. This guitarist was highly praised in an interview by John Williams who apparently sees Africa as a source of much exciting music.
Tellement envoûtant.... Thanks Derek!! Quelqu'un sait où je peux trouver la partition de ce morceau ? introuvable... Does anyone know where can I found a guitar tab? As fingerstyle, obviously!
He has them on his website. There is an introduction to the Jarabi cycles for beginners and then a different one on themes. Both are great; well thought out step-by-step instructions with TABs.
Maestro! Would be amazing to purchase tabs from this beautiful piece. I was trying through this jazz academy web but there was no way. Some other options?
this is fucking incredible. but it's missing the most important thing: the rhythm. if you go listen to a bunch of j-dilla and then come back to listening to Toumani Diabete and Hamid al Kasri ua-cam.com/video/1bNjmKcf0Ic/v-deo.html you start to notice that they have this calculated unevenness that is more subtle an impossible than swing.
Maestro! Would be amazing to purchase tabs from this beautiful piece. I was trying through this jazz academy web but there was no way. Some other options?
you can buy them through gumroad dot com slash derekgripper you will also get there through his website by clicking "scores" on derekgripper dot com enjoy the learning curve
Merci Derek. vous lui avez rendu hommage de la plus belle des manières, et cela, de son vivant. Repose en paix Toumani Diabaté !
Rest in peace, king!
Got the chance to hear this live in Brooklyn … borderline overwhelming in its greatness !!
I was in the front row and I was unable to even blink in case I missed a micro-second of the performance. it was truly magical.
You are lucky
sure buddy.
I had the pleasure meeting Derek when he gave a concert and guitar workshop in Cambridge, UK. What I like the most above his playing, which is clearly very technical, is that he feels every single note, every texture, every rhythm, every cry, so you as a listener are transported to the place that originally inspired him. Magical stuff.
We discoverd Derek at lovely intimate Town Hall performance last Friday. His playing was nothing short of jaw dropping but more importantly so stunningly beautiful it was a moving experience. I would drop anything anywhere to go see this master of his instrument.
On a lighter note my brother in law at the conclusion leant in to me and whispered " there's gonna be a few people who go home tonight and smash their guitars." Perfect finale.
A very good imitation
Technical perfection with deep emotionality- can`t get played better....
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listen to Toumani Diabate version. it can, 21 strings of pure delight in fact.
The music of Faso is an inexhaustible source of sweetness.
It allows us to plunge deep inside ourselves and at the same time resonate with our fellow man, Yé Lassina Coulibaly
My oh my. I've been a fan of Toumani for 6 years, at first falling in love with the album 'New Ancient Strings' and it has been consistently my most listened to album since I first heard it. Mr Gripper your translations of his music are absolutely nothing short of amazingly beautiful. Thank you for this album. I will cherish 'One Night On Earth' for the rest of my life.
I heard a recent interview with John Williams the famous classical guitarist. He raved about Derek Gripper as one of the most exciting fresh new players out there who had an approach that was amazing and something entirely different. That is why i’m listening to this now.
It's all politics. This is garbage.
@@georgec527 what makes you say that?
Amazing!!! Derek plays Kora music on guitar better than I can play it on Kora.
Derek is also starting a Skype teaching practice, and he is very generous with his arrangements and inside information. I had my first lesson last week, and I'm well into Jarabi already. Great technical study for classical guitarists as well, since the accents are different from the European music, and the melodies placed in odd spots, along with that sense of swing that most classical musicians struggle with.
Truly amazing. Unfortunate for most guitar players, I think Derek Gripper is steeped in the Wet African Griot tradition as his obviously has amazing technical ability but his sense of rhythm and feel is not something one can practice but takes a lot of connection. It really gets me emotional. Just amazing. I hope he posts concerts so I can see him live.
Join his Patreon and join our club, and Derek will get you swinging to those rhythms in no time 🙂
Beautiful tradition. Toumani interprete nice and yours keeps the regular reasons I love West African Empire beats.
A wonderful album, wonderful music and, clearly, a wonderful musician! Thanks.
Thanks for the most beautiful sound what an inspiration !!! You are great !
Merci a vous.
The magic starts with the first notes from the guitar...
Continuing to build as the rhythm weaves its own magic so beautifully, until...
The vocal is introduced, hovering above the textural playing...
This performance expresses so beautifully the wonderful music of Mali!
Thank you so much for this Derek!
Clive Davies
Concert in Dublin starts in 25min. ❤🥰 can't wait...
absolument divin ! émouvant et tellement beau
How incredible!!!! ❤❤❤
Sua musica toca a alma. Mágico!!!
Very fortunate to see Derek at NYC Guitar festival at the Cloisters! Definitely will attend all future concerts!
Fantastic! Heartfelt and moving!
im familiar with kora but to play kora tactics perfectly with a guitar you must be an alien
Just seen him at Kings Place London with John Williams. Excellent :-)
I love your video i just bought a guitar during this quarantine I'll be more than happy to.learn those beautiful not5
Wonderful
inspirationally stunning!
Great,Genius Derek,,u r wonderful bro
This is a beautiful rendition
proudly south African
magnifquement beau
Great performance and video, inspiring, well done Derek!
Amazing .. 👏👏
so touching...beautiful... would love to learn from you
Join the Patreon! Derek's the best teacher I've ever had, and his students have formed a wonderful international community.
So so cool!
What the fuck. i can't stop replaying
Brilliant
very impressive
Beautiful!
incredible, thanks Derek!
amazing !
Very interesting music. This guitarist was highly praised in an interview by John Williams who apparently sees Africa as a source of much exciting music.
+Michajeru But that is true about all the new and exciting music. It is coming out of Africa
Which John Williams are we talking about here? Either make sense
It's nothing but politics. This it total garbage.
Tres bien!! Very good!!! love it
Lovely 😊
Très agréable !
Good job!
Thank you !!!!!!
Wow
Preciosa...! :-)
Bravo
wow !
Super!!!!!!
Nice
Keith Jarrett on guitar? Fabulous! Warm !
Wonderful music , what is the tuning of the chords it does not seem to be in EADGBE
Most of his Kora transcription are just 3rd string G down to F sharp and capo - and sometimes low E to D
Gerard Cousins Music great thanks very much now it’s time to practice
Beutyfull tab please
Tellement envoûtant.... Thanks Derek!!
Quelqu'un sait où je peux trouver la partition de ce morceau ? introuvable...
Does anyone know where can I found a guitar tab? As fingerstyle, obviously!
He has them on his website. There is an introduction to the Jarabi cycles for beginners and then a different one on themes. Both are great; well thought out step-by-step instructions with TABs.
He talking that shyt!!!!! Sup ❤❤
Can we do collaboration Derek...iam from South Africa
He is from south africa too. Living in Cape Town.
thanks you ....
about your guitar tuning ????
merci encore
microo scoop DADf#be
Maestro! Would be amazing to purchase tabs from this beautiful piece. I was trying through this jazz academy web but there was no way. Some other options?
La musique est un bruit qui pense .
i’m friend you are great , but jarabi mean love :)
It means « My love », not just love. Love is « Kanu » in Malinké(Bambara)
@@rlouak you right I'm mandigo
It means love with passion, deep love.
this is fucking incredible. but it's missing the most important thing: the rhythm. if you go listen to a bunch of j-dilla and then come back to listening to Toumani Diabete and Hamid al Kasri ua-cam.com/video/1bNjmKcf0Ic/v-deo.html you start to notice that they have this calculated unevenness that is more subtle an impossible than swing.
All he did was reproduce an old Mandingo song..
Beautiful!
Maestro! Would be amazing to purchase tabs from this beautiful piece. I was trying through this jazz academy web but there was no way. Some other options?
he has a patreon with lessons vids tabs everything. hes a great teacher.
you can buy them through gumroad dot com slash derekgripper
you will also get there through his website by clicking "scores" on derekgripper dot com
enjoy the learning curve