I just don't get it. How is it possible that this was not the monster hit of the 70's? I remember hearing it on the car radio around the time of its release.....just sat there mesmerized. And how did it sink almost without trace? No 'cover' versions, no subsequent radio air-time in all the years ...
no, danud321, you are not alone. Pepe's version is one of the best, but I also agree that Yvonne Helkenberg has a brilliant tremolo technique. Just a shame about the quality of the video & sound on her posting though. And if you listen very carefully, she occasionally goes awry with the timing, w...
If this is Segovia, then I'm the King of Siam, a neuro surgeon, a rocket scientist, and the world chess champion. Oh sorry, forget to mention the monkey's uncle as well. It's pretty enough, but that ain't no RDLA. At least, not compared with how it should be played.
@samfifield81 Only a dozen on YT? Really? I think you'll find there's a lot more than that. Xufei's is one of the better versions. The best tremolo technique is probably that of Narcisso Yepes, but I find his version lacks emotional depth, is slightly rushed, and a bit harsh because he plays most...
@muzzers1 I heard the same piece this morning on Classic FM, & like you I was mesmerised. The artist was Sharon Isbin. She has a number of posts on youtube. Up to now, I had always considered her third rate compared to the best classical guitarists (Bream, Williams, et al). Since hearing her play...
I just don't get it. How is it possible that this was not the monster hit of the 70's? I remember hearing it on the car radio around the time of its release.....just sat there mesmerized. And how did it sink almost without trace? No 'cover' versions, no subsequent radio air-time in all the years ...