bilordinary Loc: SW Washington

Not a big fan of Beethoven but this got my attention. As a guitar fan, not sure if I've heard better!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6rBK0BqL2w

jimahrens Loc: California

Incredible +++++++++!

Docadhoc Loc: Elsewhere

This is great. If you are a guitar guy check out Fred Draper. I went to School with him about 300 years ago (it seems). Even then he was fantastic. He played lead in my band. Even in high school he was way above everyone in ability. Gosh, the memories. One guy in the band named Skip played a double neck Gibson Wedge. I played a Fender Strad and keyboards and sang lead.

Then Fred studied with Andre Segovia for a long time. Classical Flamenco. Out of this world insane gift. Segovia gave him a guitar inscribed. I lost track of Fred long ago. I don't know if there are any videos or anything he's done on the net but I know he toured the world for years. Now that you've fired me up about Fred I'll see if I can find anything.

Alicia Loc: NYC

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What a wonderful experience you had. I love Beethoven but I definitely don't care for the sound of that electric guitar though I must admit that's quite an endeavor and quite a talent. I certainly do prefer the sound of the classical and, of course, Flamenco guitars (the latter being more exciting). I've known all types of guitarists and have concluded that I prefer the classical played by a Flamenco guitarist. I had a friend who played classical guitar and took classes with Pepe Ramirez who suggested she change to Flamenco because of her emotion. Too bad she didn't take him up on it.

I have recordings of her (Susan Grisanti) and Segovia playing the same classical pieces. I could fall asleep with the Segovia recording but Susan's playing was so exciting that it didn't bring about the condition of sleep.

Thanks for the input. I have never been able to figure out how so many notes can be played so quickly with a pick.

Docadhoc Loc: Elsewhere

I was a vocalist.primarily and studied opera at Julliard. I was sponsored by Robert Merril the Metropolitan's famous baritone. Through him I met Jan Pierce the Met's famous tenor. My high school music teacher was Merril's room mate in college. I sang with him twice. Such a.voice from such a small man. I'm 6'7" and 320 lbs so big sound is easier to accept from a.big guy. Bob Merril wasn't 5'7" or 5'8" at most and maybe 170 lbs. He could project through cement block walls.

Fred was amazing. I would watch him and shiver. Three of his favorite pieces in high school were Bumble Boogy which was a jazzed up version of Flight of the Bumble Bee, Malaguena, and Sabre Dance. His fingers were so fast that from 3 feet they were a blur. He would play Moonlight Sonata if asked and it could almost put you in a trance. Falling Leaves the same thing. He was truly gifted.

I often wish I had remained in contact with Fred. Because of him I have my Ovation acoustical signed by Segovia. I also still have my '62 Strad American Rosewood signed by Crosby, Stills, and Nash and it is all original mint.

Docadhoc Loc: Elsewhere

I still have my Fender Ultra Chorus which was the amp dedicated to my Strad. It needs a couple tubes and a through cleaning. Other than that it's mint also. I used to play for my churches prayer team which started every service. When I moved I brought it with me. One day I hope to find someone who works on old amps. Paired with my Strad, it is outrageous.