Andecy by Andrew York

[KarlheinzFey1]

Wonderful piece, brilliantly played! I like it very much! Congrats and 5*!

[ArnaudF92]

Very nice, this is the first time , I heard this piece, and it is difficult not to go back and play it again.

I also see a perfect and precise playing, and a right interprétation (as in the prelude N°1 of Villa lobos). (I am not a professionnal guitar player , as I only play for my pleasure ..) I liked very much you video , keep playing !!!

Do you know where to buy the this sheet of music ? I am really interested to play it myself

[ArnaudF92]

Very nice, this is the first time , I heard this piece, and it is difficult not to go back and play it again.

I also see a perfect and precise playing, and a right interprétation (as in the prelude N°1 of Villa lobos). (I am not a professionnal guitar player , as I only play for my pleasure ..)

Do you know where to buy the this sheet of music ? I am really interested to play it myself

[m1234n1234]

perfect

[BaronVonWolfenstien1]

Fantastic! I'm trying desperately to learn this song and this video is a great inspiration.

[muzzers1]

I'm sorry - I am hooked. Just listened again and cannot believe just how much melody and backing you can tease out of a single instrument at one time. This is really beautiful and I love the way your serenity wavers for just an instant at about 1.53!

[muzzers1]

We were just about to fly out of the door this morning when I heard a tune on Classic FM which stopped me in my tracks - Andecy! Never heard it, of it or of Andrew York before. I think they said it was played by Sharon Lisbon ? We got back from our trip, straight on You Tube to find it and found Sam playing it - it is as captivating as I felt it was this morning. Played beautifully and watching has shown me it is more intricate than I realised. Thanks Sam - your post is on my favourites now.

[Robertopherson]

bravo! 

[CearaQC]

This tune speaks to me of someone in a new place, having a walk. He/she is experiencing new things. Some times thinking about something... a memory.... a ponder... asking "what if." And other times thinking about nothing. Simply enjoying the moment. Thank you so much for posting. :D

[sammu5]

@CearaQC

Thanks for such a cool comment!

Best wishes,

sam :-D

[eriobotrya]

'Scuse my manners Sam. Great job - probably the best version on YT I've heard so far.

[11smallroaches1]

Wow--nicely done!

I love playing this particular song so much I named my child Andecy. For real. Drives my wife crazy that we named her after a guitar piece, but the name is beautiful.

[kbaronshaffer]

i've never heard this piece before, but i really enjoy it, and you play it beautifully!

[amccann7]

Lovely. i really admire Andrew York's compositions. Do you also play "Sunburst"?

[SueTrickey]

Beautifully played and inspiring! Your guitar sounds and looks wonderful!

[Trebornworb]

BEAUTIFUL WORK

[hackingtime88]

why is this not on guitar pro!

[sumedhaverma]

very nice playing, clear and fluent.

[MguitarL]

My favourite Andrew York piece - beautifully played, Sam! I love the relaxed

swing it has - reminds me of sitting on the back of an elephant (not a pig)

swaying through the jungle...

Sweet smiley pig, yes... looks as though he might have a relaxed swaying gait...

:-)Maria

[sammu5]

Hi Maria! I wonder if Andrew York had that in mind when he wrote this! I've always thought of this as a travelling piece. I used to listen to it on my discman when I was on the train going up to the RCM!  Thanks for watching and best wishes,

sam :-D

[Chiangmai007]

@sammu5 That was Really Memorable! I wrote to Andrew many years ago to inquire about the inspiration of the song. He said he was touring France with his wife (girlfriend?) and they came upon a beautiful field in a little village called Andecy. He said it wasn't on the map! They had a picnic there and he started the progression that eventually became my favorite York tune. :-)

[geodemetri]

Beautifully played--excellent.

[sammu5]

@geodemetri

Thanks for watching!

:-sam

[Harky1951]

Such a perfect match with the pictures to the mood. The calm before the storm. The fingers dancing on the churning waters. The serene aftermath. All done with such precision and perfect timing. You make it look so effortless. This is my favorite one yet. Smiles to you and Josie. Well done. Pamela

[silverbackarmadillo]

hey great job. i took an intro guitar class where andrew was the instructor.. nicely done

[recoletanox]

notable

[andecy68]

Mükemmel ton mükemmel müzikalite ellerine sağlık.

[hackerguitar]

What a wonderful reading of this piece.

[beyacone]

Muy buena interpretacion.. tocas la mayoria de los temas que me gustan en la guitarra!!.. me puedes mandar esa partitura?? "beyacone" es mi correo adios.. gracias..hot mail

[MrRspaulding]

you played the song beautifully, I have watched it many time and am currently learning the piece, I'm trying to get the last difficult passage now. I was wondering what guitar you are playing, I play an alvarez and am looking at upgrading someday and your guitar sound great.

[sammu5]

@MrRspaulding

Thanks for your comment.  My guitar is a Greg Smallman and Sons 2007.

:-sam

[bugchopper]

HI there, great playing. I like the sound you produce, very clean. Nice nice. Now, i would like to know if you happen to have the music sheet for this song, I've been trying to find it, but is quite hard. Thx for your your music and if you could help me getting the papers or sending them to me through the web. Thx again and congratz

[Franciscotama]

Hi Samantha, is a beautiful interpretation. I would ask a question. I have searched this score, but here in Chile in very complicated find, then my questions is if there is possibility of a scanner of the music, please!

congratulations very nice play guitar.

ah! excuse my English.

Bye!!!

[tarkineWild]

Andrew's compositions are nearly always beautiful and challenging and this one is no exception You tackle this piece with such polish and class leaving me only one choice...5 worthy stars

Regards: Lesley

[sammu5]

Thanks for the stars Lesley!

:-sam

[nylonguitar]

"Very nice!" You play your guitar so well.Great relationship and one to admire.

Top shelf....Steve

[sammu5]

Hi again Steve! Thanks so much for listening!  Hope I don't get dusty on the top shelf.... he he he!

Best, sam :-D

[wuweitime]

NICE !

[sammu5]

THANKS wuweitime!

:-sam

[stringbound]

Hello Sam, this is a very beautyful rendition of this song. Could listen to this over and over again.

Thanks for sharing.

Keep on saving the world.

[sammu5]

Hi Joe! Thanks for your nice comment!

:-sam

[shivani3004]

This is absolutely beautiful.

[sammu5]

Thank you shivani3004!

best wishes,

:-sam

[JesseGuitar07]

many thanks for the support sam:D

you are a great musician with nice heart..

[sammu5]

Hi Jesse! I think you're great too!

:-Sam

[kirby0101]

Wow that was perfect! I've been playing that song not quite right for the past 15 years. I'm going to be studying this video frame by frame. If you can play the J.S. Bach Allegro from Andrew York's Perfect Sky album, please make a video of that too!!!

[sammu5]

Thanks kirby0101! Glad you liked it!

:-Sam

[togue777]

This is probably the best version Ive seen of this beautiful song and Ive seen quite a few. The voicings are imaculate. I should think Andrew York would be flattered. Im stunned.

[sammu5]

Hi togue777! Thanks for that wonderful comment on Andecy! I am very flattered! (I hope Andrew York is too!!)

:-D sam

[PaulSaywood]

Really interesting piece, it's great to hear something new.

Top class playing too, I should take a look at some of your other videos

Thanks

Paul

[janiehutch]

I love your playing Sam - I am so glad to of found your site.

Janie x

[sammu5]

Thanks for watching Janie!

Best wishes,

sam :-D

[rvheard]

This is a brilliant performance. You should be very proud. I hope to be as talented, some day.

[sammu5]

@rvheard

Thanks for comment.

Best wishes for 2010,

sam :-)

[mapaste]

Brava ..molto bello questo brano di di York....complimenti... e Buon Natale...

Mario

[sammu5]

Thanks Mario!

Happy New Year!

Best wishes, sam :-)

[LillyC68]

Ok, I give up. Added to my favourites... :)))

it keeps on coming back to my mind.

Merry christmas to you and yours, dear Sam!

Lilly

[sammu5]

Dear Lilly! I find this piece really haunting. I'm glad you like it. I really enjoy playing it! Thanks for your kind comment and Happy New Year! Best wishes fro 2010,

sam :-D

[cropmack]

thank you for introducing me to Andrew York Sam, had never heard his music before this piece is beautiful amazing playing aswell!!

[LillyC68]

Back to listen again, dear Sam... really awesome... best regards,

Lilly

[LopakaDeb]

Loved it! So very nice to listen to on this winter night...

[tamada73]

Beautiful performance!!

[pragnerp]

Beautiful classical style Sabine.

[LocoPCtheoneandonly]

Great theme, flawlesly interpreted

I love the passages at 1:45 and 1:57

(a harmonic at the end would have been a nice addition)

[dive67]

Super... wunderschön gespielt ! 5* & lg, Dieter

[bobbyzz94]

great - both .. composition and performing

kind regards

Robert

[yea78861]

wow , very nice feel here

you are very good

now i have to learn this

tim

[bunkomen]

Very nice music Samantha ! I don't know Andrew York's music very much...It's a shame !

Five stars from France !

Thomas

[sammu5]

Hi Thomas! Thanks for listening! Andrew York's music is great! Check him out! Best, sam :-D

[jimguitarfan]

Lovely playing, Sam. The piece has a sort of "travelling" quality to it.....not quite sure what I mean by that, though,just a feel to the music, I guess. I wasn't familiar with Andrew York, but I'll check out some more of his music. Have you listened to any of Steve Hackett's classical guitar-based albums at all? If you get a chance,you you might find some nice pieces to re-interpret and post :-)

All the best and thanks for the videos.

Jim

[sammu5]

Hi Jim! I used to listen to this piece when I was travelling up to London on the train so I agree about the "travelling" quality. Thanks for the tip about Steve Hackett. I'll check him out! Best wishes, sam :-D

[gallito1010]

awesome !! this is going to my favorites !! I love Andrew's music ,but I think his pieces are very difficult !! not impossible altough !!

[sammu5]

Hi gallito1010! Andrew York's pieces sit well under the fingers and are a pleasure to play - so well worth the practise! Thanks and best wishes, sam :-)

[vernonore]

Hi Sam,

I am sure Sabine was very pleased :-)

As usual 5 stars from me!

Regards,

Vernon

[sammu5]

Hi Vernon! Thanks for listening, I am very pleased with those stars! Best wishes, sam :-)

[LillyC68]

Beautiful tune and playing! 5***** and best wishes,

Lilly

[sammu5]

Dear Lilly! Thanks for watching and thanks for the stars! Best wishes, sam :-)

[GaleoDeus]

Wonderful wonderful sound.

May I ask what strings you are using? Great tone on that Smallman

[sammu5]

Hi GaleoDeus! Thanks for listening. I use d'Addario Normal Tension J45 strings. Best wishes, sam :-)

[musicusblau]

Bravo! That´s a very good performance. You have an excellent technique! I have enjoyed it very much. It´s up to my favorites and all the stars for you!

[sammu5]

Hi musicusblau! Thanks for the stars and glad you enjoyed! Best wishes, sam :-D

[Jualtair]

Wow, you play in the beautiful way... I dont know this piece, but is fantastic! Thanks for you performance!

5 stars!

Ju

[sammu5]

Hi Ju! Thanks for listening! Glad you like it! Best, sam :-)

[Gangly1]

What a great piece by Mr York and played beautifully.

I have missed the buzz I get from watching you play.

Regards,

Paul

[sammu5]

Hi Paul! NIce to hear from you!!!! Hope all is well with you and glad to have you back on YT! Regards, sam :-D

[andi33x]

Hi Samantha

Although I know Sabine, I admit, I didn't know Andrew York.

You may think, this is a fatal error, but now I am also a fan.

5***** Andi

[sammu5]

Hi Andi, I really recommend checking out more of Andrew York's music because he is great! Thanks for listening.

Best, sam :-D

[sammu5]

Thanks Josie for the special stars! :-D  sam

[jeampes]

With a such beautiful interpretation, you give a great mark of friendship to Sabine !

But Sabine's tears are they not the most beautiful thanks !

5***** from France

Jean-Pierre & Lill

[sammu5]

Hi Jean-Pierre and Lil! Thanks for watching and for the excellent comment! Regards, sam :-)

[rdan06]

Hi Sam, I didn't know this piece until now... but I can say now, I love it, :-) nice performance ! 5*****

Daniel

[sammu5]

Hi Daniel! I'm surprised how many people don't know this piece because it's really great! One of the great things about YT is finding new music. Thanks for commenting.

Best, sam :-D

[TheLarghetto]

Hi Sam! Great music and playing! 5*****

[sammu5]

Thanks for listening! Regards, sam :-)

[addaiaguitar]

Brillian!! 5 stars. Yet another Andrew York piece to learn!! What a wonderful Smallman! Great performance.

[sammu5]

Hi Kristian! Glad you like the Smallman! I think you would enjoy playing Andecy - it's not nearly so hard as Sunburst! Regards, sam :-D

[nikosz66]

Nice choice of music

Thanks for posting

[sammu5]

Thanks for listening nikosz66! Regards, sam :-)

[sguitar]

Hey Sam,

really cool piece and relax and great playing!! Love it!! Sarah :-)

[sammu5]

Hi Sarah! Thanks for your kind comment on Andecy. Sorry about the late reply! Regards, sam :-)

[SabMei1]

Oh sam, I´m sitting here with tears in my eyes!

I can´t believe that you play this beautiful music for me!

I saw and listened to Andrew York playing this piece and you did it as well as he. This video is a great memory on a great concert - thank you so much!!! I hope you´ll feel well on a special place on my channel :-)

Private message follows...

Big hug and a million stars - Sabine :-)

[sammu5]

Dear Sabine! I'm so happy you like this. I'm also quite envious that you have seen Andrew York live! Wow!  That's on my list of things to do.... Thanks for all those stars! Best, sam :-D

[AndanteLargo]

Dear Sam. This is very, very nice! I like York's music but this is new to me. I have to keep up with all the great music around these days :) Thank you for showing this piece and also how to play it!

Hugs from Sweden,

Per-Olov

[sammu5]

Dear Per-Olov! YT is a great way of finding new music! My list of things I want to play gets longer every day!!! Thanks for listening and commenting. Best, sam :-D

[SommaVesuvio]

That's really lovely—thank you so much, SV :)

[sammu5]

Hi SV! Thank you for watching! Best wishes, sam :-)

[spronev]

Very nice Sam! 5*****

A very catchy piece. I haven't played anything by Andrew York yet but will surely get to some of his pieces in the future.

Svilen

[sammu5]

Hi Svilen! I think you would really enjoying playing Andrew York's music. It's very enjoyable to play! Thanks for watching, sam :-)

[bdclassicalguitarist]

You capture the movement of the music beautifully, Sam. And you're right, the pig has a nice smile.

- Ben

[sammu5]

Hi Ben! Glad you appreciate the pig too! And thanks for listening! Best, sam :-D

[MSumodobila]

Another masterpiece. Great playing

[Mr5stevenr]

very nicely played, sam. the music just flows from you. congratulations. steve.

[sammu5]

Hi Steve, thanks for listening! Best, sam :-)

[Optichero]

love the song love the recording....

[sammu5]

Thanks Kevin! It's a great piece!  :-D sam

[nonexponential]

I simply say, this is wonderful! Sabine is sure

to enjoy it tremendously. 10 stars (if they existed).

- Athan

[sammu5]

Hi Athan! Thanks for listening and also the bonus stars,

:-D sam