Carl Verheyen on Virtuoso Guitar Playing

I always thought Jim Hall was the highest level of virtuoso because even though very little of what he plays is fast he has the ability to control every aspect of what he plays.

Carl Verheyen on Virtuoso Guitar Playing

Carl - According to something I read, a virtuoso is *someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field* So, just accept it Carl - you are a *virtuoso* :)

Carl Verheyen on Virtuoso Guitar Playing

John McLaughlin: hugely influential in the invention of fusion & world music, the ensuing results weren't his fault; he played on three great "modern" flamenco CD's with DiMeola & De Lucia; wrote, performed & recorded two concertos for guitar & chamber orchestra; what do you want? Classical "virtuosos" play in cover bands, after all. In terms of recombinant innovation, and impact, I think Chet Atkins, Jimi Hendrix and Andre Segovia all meet the mark.

Carl Verheyen on Virtuoso Guitar Playing

Virtuosity - what is it? Is it "expert"? defined by some as beyond the 10,000 hour threshhold? Or is it utterly subjective? Just one example: Mark Knopfler is not particularly reknowned for speed, but with the exception of "Money for Nothing", his musicianship has knocked me out,carried me to new and mysterious places ever since the git-go. Soulful, inspirational - that's virtuosity for me.

Carl Verheyen on Virtuoso Guitar Playing

Thanks, Carl, for the insightful comments and for all the great music. It took me a long time to realize that speed and chops may make you an impressive guitar player, but they don't mean you are a good musician. Hopefully, your comments will shorten that journey for others.

Carl Verheyen on Virtuoso Guitar Playing

Working in military bands for several years, I know that even the worst clarinet player is expected to play, at sight, licks that would scare me out of the room. And they're generally back up parts.

Carl Verheyen on Virtuoso Guitar Playing

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Carl Verheyen on Virtuoso Guitar Playing

For more information contact 3sixtypr@gmx.com JIMI HENDRIX MURDERED? “NOT IMPROBABLE” SAYS NOEL REDDING... The name Jimi Hendrix conjures up some of the most colourful and wildest moments that the sixties produced. Hendrix arrived, he conquered and took the music world by storm, got inside your head and went onto the great gig in the sky - all by the age of 27. The Jimi Hendrix Experience , left you in no doubt that it was exactly that – an experience. A trio of musicians who came together from both sides of the Atlantic and found common ground, fame and for one third of the group not very much fortune. For Noel Redding the bass player in the group the experience was not to be forgotten. Since the death of Hendrix 40 years ago, much as been documented about him and the group. Looking back to the sixties and you could be thinking you are on another planet. Any history relating to that period is taken up with music and culture. The Jimi Hendrix Experience played it`s part. Making a timely appearance is a DVD that is being put out by Discs International, containing a never before seen interview with Noel Redding recorded at his home in Ireland in 1988. It makes fascinating viewing. All the years of seeing film of them in concert and photographs of Hendrix, Redding and Mitchell, you find yourself sitting in a living room not with just a legend – but an ordinary guy talking about his early days with the group. No rock star here, no pretentious name dropping, just plain talking. Listening to him you are left wondering how they made it to top. I asked producer Will Scally who had the foresight to record this interview how it all came about. “ I had known and been friends with Noel for many years and always found him a very upfront, straightforward guy. We often spoke about doing an interview, he wanted to speak about the band, money, drugs and the death of Hendrix and much more – even speaking about the possibility of Hendrix being murdered. He was on good form that day and wanted to record this for posterity. Sadly Noel Redding died back in 2003 aged 57 For those interested in Hendrix, Redding and the history of sixties rock music this rare visual documentary should not be missed. The Redding Experience Release date DECEMBER 6th 2010. Barry Levene

Carl Verheyen on Virtuoso Guitar Playing

Hi Carl, great point of view and maybe you are right that the rock'n roll scene is not 'the' place for virtuosos...but hey even not - rock 'n roll has a bunch of highly talented spirituosos :o)

Carl Verheyen on Virtuoso Guitar Playing

Vladimir Horowitz said "nuance is the highest form of technique".

Carl Verheyen on Virtuoso Guitar Playing

Jimi Hendrix – Assassinado?? “Não é improvável” Diz Noel Redding… O nome Jimi Hendrix evoca os momentos mais alegres e selvagens que os anos 60produziram. Hendrix chegou, conquistou e levou o mundo da música ao seu auge, entrou nas nossas cabeças e deu os melhores espectáculos sobre o céu – Isto tudo aos 27 anos. A Experiência Jimi Hendrix, deixou-nos sem dúvidas, exactamente nisso – na Experiência. Um trio de músicos que se uniu vindo dos dois lados do Oceano Atlântico encontraram terreno comum e fama, mas não muita fortuna. Para Noel Redding, o baixista do grupo, a experiência não é para ser esquecida. Desde a morte de Hendrix há 40 anos atrás, muito está documentado acerca dele e da banda. Olhando para trás, para os anos 60, pensamos que estamos num mundo completamente diferente. Qualquer história relacionada com este período é dedicada á musica e á cultura. A experiência Jimi Hendrix teve a sua parte. A marcar isso mesmo é o DVD que está a ser produzido pela Discs International, descrevendo uma entrevista nunca publicada de Noel Redding, em sua casa na Irlanda em 1988. É fascinante, depois de tantos anos a vermos filmes e fotografias de Hendrix,Redding e Mitchell, encontramo-nos perante, não o que chamamos de lenda – mas sim uma pessoa simples a falar dos seus primeiros tempos com o grupo. Sem se tentar passar como uma das maiores estrelas de rock que o tempo já viu, tem uma conversa aberta e honesta. Ao ouvi-lo pensamos como é que eles conseguiram chegar ao topo. Perguntei ao Productor Will Scally quem teve o cuidado de fazer esta entrevista, de como tudo aconteceu: “Eu conheci e fui amigo do Noel por muitos anos e sempre o achei muito franco ehonesto. Nós frequentemente falavamos sobre fazer uma entrevista acerca da banda, do dinheiro, das drogas, da morte de Hendrix e muito mais – até falar da possibilidade de Hendrix ter sido assassinado. Ele estava em boa forma nesse dia e quis gravar isto simplesmente para a posterioridade”. Foi com tristeza que Noel Redding morreu em 2003, com 57 anos. Para todos os que estão interessados no Hendrix, Redding e na história de músicarock dos anos 60, este raro documentário visual não pode ser perdido. O DVD estará disponível no dia 6 DE DEZEMBRO de 2010. Ana Raquel Henriques

Carl Verheyen on Virtuoso Guitar Playing

УБИЛИ-ЛИ ДЖИМИ ХЕНДРИКСА? « МАЛОВЕРОЯТНО» СКАЗАЛ НОЕЛ РЕДИНГ… Имя Джими Хендрикса вызывает вооброжение о самых красочных и самых диких моментaх произведённых шестидесятыми годами. Хендрикс прибыл, он взял и штормом завоевал музыкальный мир, пронзился в твою голову и ушёл в небо на большой концерт - всё за 27 лет. «Опыт Джими Хендрикса», оставил тебя без сомнения что это был именно - опыт. Сойдясь с разных сторон Атлантики тройка музыкантов нашли общий язык, славу и на одну треть группы не очень много удачи. Для Ноель Реддинга-бас гитариста в группе опыт был незабываемым. Спустя 40 лет со смерти Хендрикса,o нём и о группе было выпущено много документальных фильмов. Оглядываясь назад в шестидесятые годы у вас появляется ошущение когбуд-то вы находитесь на другой планете. Любая история связаная с тем периодом заваёвана музыкой и культурой. «Опыт Джими Хендрикса», сыграл свою роль. Своевременное появление DVD, производчиком которого является MNV Disc International, содержит ещё никогда невиденное интервью с Ноель Реддинг записанное в его доме в Ирландии в 1988г. Это делает просмотр увлекательным. Все эти годы видя фильмы о них из концертов и фотоснимков Хендрикса, Рединга и Миттчеля, вы ощутите себя будто вы сидите в гостинной не с легендой а с обычным парнем который расказывает о своих первых днях в группе. Не рок звезды здесь, не претенциозных названий, наоборот обыкновенный разговор. Слушая его вы гадаете как они достигли вверха. Я спросил Уилла Скалли продюсера как всё это произошло «Я знаком с Ноелем и в течение многих лет мы были друзьями, я его всегда находил очень простым и прямым парнем. Мы часто беседовали о производсте интервью, он хотел говорить про деньги, наркотики и смерть Хендрикса и многое другое – даже говорили о возможности что Хендрикса убили. Он себя хорошо чувствовал в тот день и хотел записать это процветание. К сожалению Ноель Рединг умер ещё в 2003 году возрасте 57 лет Для тех кто заинтерисован в Хендриксе, Реддинге и истории рок музыки шестидесятых годов этот редкий визуально документальный фильм не должен быть упущен. Перевод Вероники Скусенайте

Carl Verheyen on Virtuoso Guitar Playing

I understand completely what Mr. Verheyen is trying to point out as far as virtuosity means to our long deemed intruments. Mastery takes time and it takes a whole lot of patience to really be within grasp of music, on both the theory and the delivery and making of it. To know theory alone won't even matter if come performance music sucks. I mean it takes a lot of courage to really face 10,000 people or just one to not falter what you are playing. Being a virtuoso marks not only excellence in delivering music but I guess a man's perfect being as well. But if I may add, I thought the piano is a more laid out instrument since the notes are already in blue print for a beginner to just play, while learning guitar takes a while of deciphering where the notes are in many positions. Not to mention the limits the guitar player's fingers could only use compare to a piano player, unless he's an 8 finger tapping virtuoso.

Carl Verheyen on Virtuoso Guitar Playing

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Finally received the Noel Redding dvd, I`ve been gigging for many years and never ever heard any of this stuff that Noel comes out with about the band. If you like Hendrix, get a few beers in and watch this, you won`t be disappointed! Ray.