Andy Salvanos Chapman Stick video "Summer"

[adde65]

Thanks to everyone for your support. This song is on my latest CD "Dream recall".

[JJkarts]

i heard him today in the rundle mall. man it was so awsome.

plus i got his new CD.



[adde65]

@JJkarts Thanks for listening!!!

[megatapper]

what one peice of advice would you give an aspiring stick player who wants to play like you ?

[adde65]

@megatapper Listen as much as possible to music that really moves you, and work with the instrument to produce those sounds. I'm not talking about external effects, but rather slides, hammer-ons, note durations, vibrato etc. Little things that bring out your personality in the music. One thing I hear in many instrumental players, particularly with tapping techniques, is a lack of dynamics. Feel free to email me at a.salvanos@gmail.com if you want to talk some more. Cheers, Andy.

[megatapper]

like these songs more than the techno stick stuff .i wish i could hear this on a cd

[adde65]

@megatapper Thanks for stopping by, my new album "Dream recall" (scheduled for Oct 2011) is very reflective, even ambient in parts. I agree with your comment and generally find it much more rewarding to "just play". All the best, Andy.

[adde65]

Thanks..sure we'll be able to get you a CD somehow!

[Gaz148927]

Andy, you...are...BRILLIANT!! One of the best things since toasted sandwich's!!

I miss the days of sitting in the shade during lunch on a summers day, listening to your awesome tunes!

Keep up the good work, I'm hoping I can get your new album!!

[adde65]

UPDATE: A version of this piece will be included on my 2011 CD release (scheduled for July).

[sweetguy4u81]

marduk showed me this video and i must say its amazing i hope i get c u live one time as im coming to adelaide in a week

[adde65]

@sweetguy4u81

Thanks for your comment! The weather is picking up, so I should be easy to find in Adelaide next week.

[adde65]

Just a note; this is not a John Denver tune! In case anyone is wondering.

[KymMaree1972]

beautiful!!!!!

[Zander4724]

great sound and great melodies!

[adde65]

Thanks mate, and BTW I love your approach to the bass. I say that as someone who played electric bass professionally for 15 years. (Sorry, I'm very slack about leaving comments on YouTube).

Everyone else, if you haven't seen Zander's videos, please go and watch them NOW.

Cheers,

Andy.

[joshtap]

love it andy!

[nilshenrix]

Very beautiful piece of music. Keep up the good work!

[jlohrke]

wonderful piece! hope u play live as well... would be interesting and different for others to encounter.

[jlohrke]

i can see from your other youtube postings that you do play live! very cool...!

[adde65]

Hi & thanks! Yes, I play live all the time in Adelaide, South Australia.

Cheers,

Andy

[ALSLAVIK]

beautiful tune Andy !

you are a gentle soul mate...

best

Al

ps:i dig the glass of red on the side

[adde65]

Thanks to everyone for your comments!

Stay tuned for some Alto Stick videos.

Andy

[banduraplayer]

Just beautiful!  Inspirational......

Well done Andy, yet again.

[Jamsire]

Excellent indeed!

love the sound and the "touch."

[giedosst]

Just gorgeous!

[Stckmand]

very beautiful piece....great variations in both hands.

-lennart