It is a wonder to see: David Tayler, archlute solo

[AlexBouzouki]

Nice playing and song!

Does it have movable frets?

[bigarilla2011]

¡Mira que se han hecho variedad de instrumentos musicales a lo largo de la historia! ¡Y qué hermosa música sale de ellos cuando son bien tocados!

[Lonewolf567]

stunning

[Hellion6325]

what kind of instrument is that..

[FloydFloyd87]

Esto es asombroso! gracias!

[WolfStorms44]

we need to have a modern day band with a lute mandolin, accordon, viola, and a harpsicord. just to throw people off

[savannahlute]

...it seems to me in so much of the Scottish lute, you can hear the pipes! Beautifully played!  Christopher Kohut

[10stringGuitarist]

Hi Dr. Tayler,

This summer I had the pleasure of playing the other two von holst archlutes that are on this continent, Sarge's and Sylvain's. I prefer Sarge's, but he himself said that he prefers yours. Anyway, I'm experimenting with temperaments on my archlute at the moment and I'm wondering what yours is on this video ? It looks like 1/4 comma meantone, is it ? Best wishes from up north !

[Walvis2007]

@10stringGuitarist quarter comma meantone

[Aristowi]

Why aren't there any double strings?

[Walvis2007]

@Aristowi For Scottish music I use harp technique

[alonzo4392]

wow, beatiful voice conduction, wich piece is tis? and the autor?, tanks

[TheEternalLeader]

This isn't an Arabian instrument @TermianlSulcus

Also, @Walvis2007 how low are those bass notes? Do they get like first A on a piano low or no? ( I mean how low do they sound, I'm pretty sure they aren't that low ! )

[Walvis2007]

@TheEternalLeader The lowest note is F at baroque pitch which is 41 Hz. The lowest note on a big piano is 27 Hz. The theorbo then has a lowest note similar to the double bass.

[TheEternalLeader]

@Walvis2007 Thanks for the info ! That is very useful to me !

[stevburke]

David it is so beautiful to see the passion in your playing, please put a CD out and show the world your love, share it and God Bless you.

[pagans68]

This is so good a tune,does guitar sheet music for it exist anywhere.?

[ih8makinusernames]

He must be one of the few remaing archlute players left in the world. unless there is a huge archlute revival I'm acutly unaware of.

[Beastmast3r5254]

woah, thats a cool looking instrument

[RIPLEYvsALIENS]

This performance of It is a Wonder To See, is a wonder to hear.

[walkerytalkery]

He made it looked simple

[weirdgeordie]

Hey David, do you have any idea at all where I can find the tablature for this? I know it's in the straloch MS, but I only want a single piece out of it (This piece), so I don't want to pay for the full manuscript

[katsandroses]

I've been trying for months now to find words for David's skills ! lol, what a silly idea, nothing will do. Thanks for lovely post ! ;-)

[CheapTrick5]

This is gorgeous. I can't stop listening.

[anoniemsecret]

dave u smile too much

[Walvis2007]

@anoniemsecret :)



[Romeowasbleeding1]

Oh my goodness! The tone of this instrument is unmatchable!

[sregnathan]

RESEMBLANCE TO INDIAN "SAROD"

[stevburke]

David, i think that you should add your solo playing to the Voices Of Music CDs

[stevburke]

David, i just love this song and the way that you play. Its a pleasure to see and hear you solo. I love what you, Hanneke and the others have given to the world.

[stevburke]

Hello David, first i would like to wish you and all of your loved ones and the voices of music a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. That was lovely the way you play and also refreshing to hear and see a master at work.

[montagueism]

Wow! I'm knocked out. I don't suppose you're coming to Seattle any time soon?

[10stringGuitarist]

Greetings Dr. Tayler ! My sincere congratulations ! As usual, this is absolutely marvelous done with taste, style, and your special artistic touch. I am a student of Ray Nurse. Best wishes !

[zxshocker]

Which is the usefulness of the five top strings?

[Walvis2007]

@zxshocker They come in handy when you need some low notes :)

[RMartin973]

@Walvis2007 They are sympathetic resonators which inhance the sound of the instrument.

[Walvis2007]

@RMartin973 The long strings are the lowest octave, each string plays one note like a harp.

[maestrotim]

You are a ROCK STAR! beautiful, David!

[Biinsm]

so good love its voice and look like Thai music :)

[frenchytouch]

oh yes it is a pleasure to see.

[DARKduck01]

¡¡¡Sin duda excelso!!!. It´s beautiful. That´s a wonderfully pleasant sound quality. Thanks!!!

[puch52]

YES!!

[esamiga]

Very peaceful, beautiful!

[Fippletest]

That's a wonderfully pleasant sound quality.

The man has two of the best ears in the business.

[Quichote9]

If I would living in your area, I would not miss your concerts. But at least I enjoy to listen to your music. Greetings from germany!

[grubtube7]

@Quichote9 I live here and definitely see as many of David's concerts as possible. Love it!

[Quichote9]

@grubtube7 It´s always nice zu see how music connects people. The next concert in my place please also applaud :)

[Walvis2007]

@Quichote9 We will be playing in Germany at the Goettingen Handel Festival in May 2011--hope to see you there!

[Quichote9]

@Walvis2007  That´s great! I´ll be there!

[edelbitter6]

Beautiful

[GaleoDeus]

Wonderful, rich tone. I love the slow pulse of the music. I can see the Highlands when listening.

Thank you so much for using a meantone temperament. For those of us with sensitive ears it makes all the difference in the world.

[Edward18121]

Lovely!

[broadcast2k9]

perfect!!! was a pleasure to watch and listen!

[GeraldBoyClassical]

Beautifully done! Thankyou!

[kidneykutter]

Very nicely done David (audio and video quality as well)!