Classical Guitarist Luther Enloe - Guárdame Las Vacas by Narváez

[liosama]

I like your arpeggios throughout and your legatos too, very smooth. I'm going to try finish learning this piece, but it's so hard getting the legatos right because i've gotten my picking used to non-legato which at times captures renaissance style, but at others not! asdlkjaslkdjaslkjd

Segovia plays the first few bars much different to you though

[lutloe]

@liosama Thank you for your post liosama! I agree with your comments on legatos. I prefer to finger slurs in Renaissance vihuela music based on the musical style and the strengths and weakness of the guitar and do not base my interpretations on trying to imitate the sound of the vihuela.

[lutloe]

@liosama While respecting the intentions, or what we know of the intentions, of 16th century vihuelists, I am not overly concerned with attempting to create a “historically accurate” performance so much as something I find beautiful and meaningful within the context of the musical style.

[lutloe]

@liosama In terms of Renaissance style, the seven printed vihuela books from 16th-century Spain contain nearly 700 pieces, approximately 420 of which are intabulations of sacred and secular vocal polyphony. It is, therefore, not surprising that the musical style of vihuela and guitarra music exhibits melodic traits that reflect the legato nature of Renaissance vocal music.

[liosama]

@lutloe wow thanks for the explanation and response! I was always under the assumption that they were technically difficult and hence weren't done on the vihuela simply because of the energy required for going into every single pick. There is a lot of energy loss so a new pick is required for every note. I myself have played bits and pieces on the Oud and legatos on that are hard. Never at all thought about the the vocal transcription aspect though which seems to be so obvious now

[liosama]

@lutloe silly me, I just did a quick youtube of even more vihuela stuff and it isn't technically difficult. My greatest fault is that I assume too much !

[noviceblue]

Very nice performance Luther. I enjoyed your inclusion of the variations which really makes it stand out - almost like hearing it for the 1st time. I'm working on both Cancion Del Emperador and Guardeme Las Vacas. Alas, I've got miles and miles to go before they sound remotely like your performances. Fortunately, players like yourself inspire me to persist!

[skategangster]

Very Very nice job Luther, your the first guitarist I've heard (besides myself) that plays the variations that were added by Segovia - excelent performance!!!

[eNNe93]

Excelente video! que bien suena, qué limpio. Felicidades

[MrDISCOVERY123]

Great performed!! 5 *****!! Where can l get this piece??? lf can send it!! Appreciate!! :D

[iamJROD]

I love renaissance classical guitar. I cant explain it ,but it gives me a certain feeling.

[HailThyDrumKit]

it makes you nostalgic of times you've never had....

[skatedark1]

pas terrible

[Antoinestevens]

si tu ne peux aps être artiste, deviens critique

[Yuriy21]

Fine, always fresh music in the charm, and magnificent performance!

[pedrocarlitos]

esta es una variacion de Guardame las vacas.

muy buena interpretacion

felicidades

[thomwesc]

I'm particularly fond of medieval music, and am so pleased to hear such a beautiful rendition of it. Looks like I should keep on practicing! :)

[Curatica]

Excellent, congratulations!

[HLucia89]

I love this version!!!!

[GuitaristOrdinate]

Well played !

[Carleriomoreno]

Excellent!! you are very very good

[sciprio]

Is imposible to me, to not think in the Spain of the golden age, while hearing this beautiful interpretation.

[JRDL1981]

beautiful piece of historical music

[raulcalderonbird]

A very good performance of the piece. Five stars, of course. I know this variations not as "Guárdeme" but as "Guárdame". Both words are correct and both means almost the same thing, but not exactly the same thing. Please, forgive my poor english.

[lutloe]

Thanks for commenting raulcalderonbird. I'm glad that you liked my performance. I also know this piece as "Guárdame". The "Guárdeme"spelling was an example of my bad Spanish! I've corrected the typo, thanks.

Best Wishes,

Luther

[sackasilver]

wow, great performance!