Guitar Fingerstyle, Vol. 2

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A splendid blend of technique, stealth melodies, and frothy imagination, Guitar Fingerstyle 2 delightfully cherry-picks selections from 15 individual recordings, 10 from outside the Narada catalog. Executive producers Artie Traum (who opens the disc with a breezy, blue-tinged duet with Laurence Juber) and Michael Sullivan top-load this engaging package with a series of clever, note-dense productions that alternately charm and bedazzle listeners, smartly articulating the earthy appeal of the finger-style craft. Particularly noteworthy: "Saturn" from Dean Magraw, a fairly rollicking duet with mandolinist Peter Ostroushko (Prairie Home Companion), and "Old Growth" from Stephen Bennett, a bluesy, bottlenecked mini-symphony of whimsy on harp guitar. The disc loses some steam during the second half, favoring a more laid-back approach, yet overall its rewards are ample for both casual listeners and demanding finger-style devotees. --Terry Wood

Guitar Fingerstyle, Vol. 2,Various Artists,Narada,Contemporary Instrumental,New Age / Meditation,New Age Collections,Pop

Guitar Fingerstyle, Vol. 2

Average customer rating:

Good, not great..

On par with first

Fingerstyle Artists Deliver Earthy Warmth

Guitar Fingerstyle, Vol. 2
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music
Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music
General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00005ICL7
Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

Swing Shift - Artie Traum With Lawrence Juber
Big Buck - Don Ross
Playground - Al Petteway And Amy White
Saturn - Dean Magraw
RayJoyce - Dan Schwartz
Old Growth - Stephen Bennett
Fall Of A Sparrow - Laurence Juber
Mna na Heirann - William Coulter
Novella - Benjamin Woolman
Darn That Dream - Alex de Grassi
Maestro Pietro - Peppino D'Agostino
Where The Heart Is - Muriel Anderson With Phil Keaggy
Ricochet Matilda - Rich Niebaum
Hold On To Forever - Billy McLaughlin
Gone Fishin' - Pat Kirtley

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A splendid blend of technique, stealth melodies, and frothy imagination, Guitar Fingerstyle 2 delightfully cherry-picks selections from 15 individual recordings, 10 from outside the Narada catalog. Executive producers Artie Traum (who opens the disc with a breezy, blue-tinged duet with Laurence Juber) and Michael Sullivan top-load this engaging package with a series of clever, note-dense productions that alternately charm and bedazzle listeners, smartly articulating the earthy appeal of the finger-style craft. Particularly noteworthy: "Saturn" from Dean Magraw, a fairly rollicking duet with mandolinist Peter Ostroushko (Prairie Home Companion), and "Old Growth" from Stephen Bennett, a bluesy, bottlenecked mini-symphony of whimsy on harp guitar. The disc loses some steam during the second half, favoring a more laid-back approach, yet overall its rewards are ample for both casual listeners and demanding finger-style devotees. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

Good, not great.........2002-08-22

This is a good standard issue fingerstyle cd. While it won't blow you away, it makes for some good background stuff. Check out Master of Acoustic Guitar and Acoustic Heart for great guitar work.

On par with first.......2001-12-08

Although a little different, this edition of Guitar Fingerstyle is just as good as its predecessor. From blistering jazz arpeggios to haunting neoclassic melodies to good ole down-home pickin' and grinnin' (and everything in between) this album has it all! The first time I tracked through it, I remarked that it had more of a "background music" feel than the first. But whether you sit and savor every note or whether you have it playing in the background while you go about your daily chores, this album will not disappoint. All of the artists are true virtuosoes, and the album is chock full of excellent compositions. This album would be a delight to anyone who enjoys gooood guitar music. Three of my favorite tracks are #7, #9 and #15.

Fingerstyle Artists Deliver Earthy Warmth.......2001-06-27

What a relief from the monotonous drum-machine radio snore!

I had been searching for something to jolt me back into my creative self, to reawaken my zest for life: Lucky for me, this album is ALIVE.

Upon first listening to this compilation of acoustic guitar music performed by various artists, I was immediately awed by the stark, yet lush tonal quality that a single musician could summon from a mere six strings. Song after song, I could hear all the subtle nuances of fingers sliding across fret boards, sense the musicians' feelings - things I haven't been getting from "pop rock central" FM quite so much.

But I haven't even mentioned the songs! I don't own the album (yet), but had the privilege of hearing it recently. There are easily 12-15 tunes, all performed by solo or perhaps duo guitarists, with styles ranging from classic-like ballads to blues and some with an edgier jazz or Spanish flavor. This CD is neat because it doesn't try to run the whole gamut of guitar effects, and never strays much from an easier-listening tone.

I found myself relaxed by the beautiful sound while also analyzing the complex tonal passages. This is not simple chord strumming; how the artists manage to weave bass, chord and melody lines so smoothly I may never know.

Tracks:

Planxty Irwin - Pat Kirtley
Rodney's Glory - Pat Kirtley
Medley: Rosie Anderson/The Shearing's Not For You/Bogie's Bonny Belle - Martin Simpson
Bill Malley's Barndance - Steve Baughman
Fanny Power - Steve Baughman
The Blarney Pilgrim - Duck Baker
The Rakes Of Waterloo - Duck Baker
Medley: Sergeant Early's Dream/Chief O'Neill's Favorite - Duck Baker
Medley: Miss Forbes Farewell/Poll Halfpenny - Duck Baker
Medley: The Pure Drop/The Flax In Bloom - Pierre Bensusan
Sheebeg An Sheemor - Pierre Bensusan
Heman Dubh - Pierre Bensusan
Jenny Picking Cockles - Tom Long
Broken Pledge - Tom Long
Moran's Return - Pat Kirtley
South Wind - Pat Kirtley
Medley: Jock O'Hazeldean/The Castle Of Dromore - El McMeen
Carolan's Farewell To Music - El McMeen

Customer Reviews:

Seven Musicians Musicking.......2004-12-18

I have to hand it to Rounder, and the likes of Steven Grossman, for putting together a set of CDs with some of the best and most favorite of Caltic fingerstyle guitar playing and marrying them to a good set of instructional works. The Celtic guitar, with its alternate tunings and intricate playing is a creature all on its own, despite its deceptive familiarity. Some things are easier, and others devilishly difficult. Grossman's pioneering is much to be appreciated.

This album follows the same pattern as Ramble to Cashel, the first entry in the series. Several of the masters of this genre (Pat Kirtley, Martin Simpson, Steve Baughman, Pierre Bensusan, Duck Baker, Tom Long, and Ed MacMeen) appear in 20 separate cuts. Much is familiar, and some sounds familiar, as the player builds on the body of music he draws from. You can contrast Simpson's contemplative playing with the stronger rhythms Baughman. I was awed by Duck Baker's speed in Blarney Pilgrim, only to be set further aback by The Rakes of Waterloo.

Of course, there is no need to purchase the guidebook to enjoy this CD, which will no doubt set you on a long quest for even more examples of Celtic musicianship. Expect to become a fan, Celt or not.

Wonderful Melodies.......2001-01-05

The pieces on this album are done beautifuly. The only objection I might have is that they're occaisionally hard to follow when working with the book they're based on.

For those interested in traditional irish music and/or fingerstyle guitar, this is an excellent introduction

Acoustic Standards, Vol. 2
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Exciting, entertaining Solo Guitar!!!

Acoustic Standards, Vol. 2
Richard Kuncicky
Manufacturer: Richard Kuncicky
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAEO5U
Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

Stars Fell on Alabama
Lady Be Good
Misty
Autumn Leaves
I'm Confessin'
Honeysuckle Rose
Way You Look Tonight
Begin the Beguine
Moonlight in Vermont
It's Only a Paper Moon
Mona Lisa
Bye Bye Blues

Customer Reviews:

Exciting, entertaining Solo Guitar!!!.......2007-05-08

Since there's no product details above, we thought you might enjoy this excerpt from a Guitarist's Forum review at gfmusic. (Used with permission.) . . . Rick has selected two dozen of his best pieces for his Acoustic Standards series. Among our favorites are Satin Doll, As Time Goes By, When You Wish Upon A Star, If I Only Had A Brain, Lady Be Good, Honeysuckle Rose, Its Only A Paper Moon, and Mona Lisa-- but we really could list every track!

What we liked best is these are not covers of the classic Atkins, Byrd, or Klugh arrangements. Each track is an original Richard Kuncicky arrangement. Check out Rick's two CDs. Both are very highly recommended!

(Product description/review Copyright 2007 Guitarist's Forum
GFmusic)

TRACKS (Volume 2):
Stars Fell On Alabama
Lady Be Good
Misty
Autumn Leaves
I'm Confessin'
Honeysuckle Rose
The Way You Look Tonight
Begin The Beguine
Moonlight In Vermont
It's Only A Paper Moon
Mona Lisa
Bye Bye Blues

Be sure to see Rick's first CD in this series: Vol. 1-Acoustic Standards

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