I’ve always been fascinated by the guitar and what sounds you can make from it. Take Tommy Emanuel for example. He plays classical or finger-style guitar and can create so many sounds from it. Just look at his version of Classical Gas. It’s just too good for words. I recently discovered the artist Trace Bundy and heard his version of Pachelbel’s Canon. Then of course there is Sungha Jung who could play Pachelbel’s Canon before I probably even learned to kick a football. See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRWU2DysF30&feature=fvwrel He’s obviously a child prodigy, which is worthy of another whole blog. But, the guitar can produce so many different sounds through the finger-style art of playing. Take Andres Segovia for example. His song Austrias is really a fascinating composition, and it can practically reach into your soul. I know there are quite a few other artists out there who play (or played) this style as well that are worth mentioning: Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Mason Williams, Steve Morse from Kansas…the list goes on. But, it simply can’t be stated enough. Classical guitar is just plain beautiful. So much so, that singing along with it almost ruins certain songs. Well, of course it can also make a song even better. Stairway to Heaven is one song that comes to mind. But, the sounds that a good musician can make on an acoustic guitar can likely put a frustrated mind at ease.
One of my favorite songs by U2 would have to be "Where The Streets Have No Name." Trace Bundy composed a beautiful rendition of it on the guitar, which is definitely worth checking out. So, I will leave you with this, and thanks for reading.
