60+ (minimal music for guitar) - Annette Kruisbrink

I composed 60+ in 1988 and dedicated it to my teacher Pieter van der Staak. The piece has a minimal character. I combined two existing guitar techniques (hammer on/pull off and right hand arpeggios) resulting in a new playing technique and a complexity of rhythms.

It is notated in boxes. Each box contains a separate motif; the playing order must remain intact (as notated), but each motif can be repeated ad libitum. Each motif proceeds to the next without interruption: the total composition (60 boxes + coda) lasts 15-20 minutes. I.e. each box lasts (on average) 15-20 seconds. For this youtube clip however I didnt repeat the motifs as many times as I normally do when I play it for an audience. This is because of the time limit youtube prescribes.
60 + is published by the Dutch publishing company DONEMUS, Amsterdam. Website Annette Kruisbrink: http://www.annettekruisbrink.nl

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[annettekruisbrink]

And if there were a "thanks a lot for your comment" button I would certainly click it too!

[cabezaconorejas]

Annette, you make me feel like i was in a building with a lot of rooms. Each chord was a room. Each one better than the last. Each one stranger than the previous. At the same time the change in the resonance was really clever durring the whole song, that gives development. You're great. Greetings from Chile.

[annettekruisbrink]

@cabezaconorejas Thank you and greetings from The Netherlands.

[TrustNooooo1]

I love that piece. I've heard it in Szczawno like 150 years ago :))) AMAZING!

[annettekruisbrink]

Dzięki Marek!

[journey2gether]

Hello..damn,I listen to various kinds of music a lot,but it´s been a while since something has had an effect on me the way this piece had! Love it..

[annettekruisbrink]

@journey2gether Thank you !!! I am glad you like my music !

[ricbleu48]

Annette, I think your creativity and playing are just magnificent. I am at a loss for words to express my admiration. Thank you so much for sharing this, it is truely inspiring.

[robertocasijazz]

Meraviglia!!!!

Grazie molte!!

Roberto.

[cattheanarchist]

When searching around the web looking for an atonal guitar song to play on my electric, to irritate my "I V I" oriented classical guitar teacher, I never thought I would find something so utterly fascinating! The surreal, trance-like, psychedelic feel of this piece is something I've never experienced before. You are truly a unique composer and I am so happy that you are playing your pieces on Youtube for us. When I get a classical, I am definitely going to try this technique! Thank you!

[PeterGeertsPaintings]

Prachtig werk Annette

[upfromtheskies8]

If there were a "like a lot" button, I would click it.

[musicperspectives]

Love it!!!

[OrchestradiMandolini]

Fantastisch!

[TheTinkers91]

You should write and sell a classical guitar book of all your pieces.. I'd buy it.

[pavanacapricho]

I was really enjoying your video. Congratulations and cordial greetings from Germany!