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28 Sep 00 - 10:07 PM (#307859) Subject: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,Murray MacLeod The greatest guitarist in the known universe, Scotland's own Tony MacManus, now has two instructional videos available, see details on http://guitarvideos.com/grossman/videos/nfmcmanus.htm Sorry I cant do blue clickies (can't even reset my cookie). I have to advise however that you are going to find it a lot easier to play like Doc Watson than to duplicate McManus' genius. Murray
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28 Sep 00 - 10:20 PM (#307866) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: John Hardly Shoot, I thought this was a Pat Donohue thread |
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28 Sep 00 - 10:24 PM (#307872) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,Murray MacLeod Sorry John. Pat Donohue is a wonderful guitar player, but he just doesn't compare to McManus. He is a far better singer, though (and songwriter, for that matter). Murray |
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28 Sep 00 - 10:33 PM (#307879) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: John Hardly Actually, thanks for the tip. I've never heard (knowingly) McManus' music. I'll spy some out--I'm always looking. John |
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29 Sep 00 - 08:43 AM (#308101) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GeorgeH Nah, it's a Martin Simpson thread, and his videos are many, varied and worth buying. McManus is pretty good too, though . . A little too "uniform" for my taste, on the one CD I have, as I recall. G. |
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29 Sep 00 - 10:15 AM (#308143) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: John Hardly Aye George, People have told me that I play just like Martin Simpson. Actually what they said was "Hey, your guitar has six strings too"--but I knew what they meant. John |
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29 Sep 00 - 11:37 AM (#308195) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Rick Fielding Darn, I thought it was a Danny Gatton thread! Tony McManus is a superb artist in his style. Rick |
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29 Sep 00 - 01:51 PM (#308324) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: M.Ted Yes, I thought was a Danny Gatton thread, too-- |
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29 Sep 00 - 03:31 PM (#308384) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: kendall This is about LIVING guitarists right? thats why you left out Segovia? |
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29 Sep 00 - 06:28 PM (#308505) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,Murray MacLeod Actually, the first guitar record I ever owned was a LP of Segovia, which I played till the vinyl wore out. My ambition then as an 11 yeasr old was to play Bach's Chaconne just like Segovia. Since then however my aspirations have risen somewhat and now I would like to play the "Easy Club Reel" just like Tony McManus. Not in this lifetime, I fear ....... Murrau |
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29 Sep 00 - 07:09 PM (#308538) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Biskit@Home I sure wish you'd jus' put the fella's name on these threads,this is the second time you made me think this was a thread about Mark Knopfler,or Chet Atkins,or Eric Clapton by sayin' it was the worlds greatest. Music, not unlike beauty, is in the eye,(ear) of the beholder. Although I do respect your opinion,I cannot verify that this fella is or is not "THE GREATEST" as I've never actually heard him, have only heard of him once before, in a prior thread of yours,and keeping in mind that new guitarists are being born daily,I would be willing to wager that even if at this moment he is a teensey bit better than someone else,that probably won't last long. However if he was aware that he had a fan as fond of his music as you undoubtedly are, I'm sure he would be pleased. Peace -Biskit- |
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29 Sep 00 - 07:21 PM (#308552) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Mbo Darn! I though this was a thread about Ana Vidovic. Ben, get in here! |
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29 Sep 00 - 07:22 PM (#308553) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Rick Fielding M.Ted, you can be in my band anytime. 'Course we're back to the same old argument. Does the "greatest guitarist" mean the best player in one style (or even 2 or 3) or the player who can play all (or most) styles at the highest level? If it's the former, then we have probably 30 world's best guitarists, and if it's the latter, we have to acknowledge folks like Gatton, Tuck Andress, Roy Buchannan, and a whole lot of lesser known players. Generally though, folks vote for the "stars", 'cause they haven't heard of the others. It's still huge fun for me to "discover" new players (who may have been around for years). This year's discovery? Snoozer Quinn!!!!! Rick |
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29 Sep 00 - 11:22 PM (#308701) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,Murray MacLeod Rick, I sure do respect your choice of players. I am probably the most ardent Roy Buchanan fan in the world, I saw him in London in 1972 and he played a eight minute improvisation of "Sweet Dreams" that was simply breathtaking. His death and the manner of his death was horrific. His best work was surely to come. And how can one compare a master of the Telecaster with a master of the steel strung acoustic? Or for that matter as kendall points out, with a master of the classical guitar? Well, for me, the answer is that it is the emotional impact you feel after a performance that counts. Clapton, Knopler and Chet Atkins are all clever guitarists for sure, but they are essentially all "showmen". You enjoy their playing, you admire their technique, but does it hit you on any deeper level? I guess what I am saying is that you actually have to see Tony play to appreciate the awesome impact that a solo guitar can create. Sans voice, sans accompaniment, just a acoustic guitar played with breathtaking fluency, speed and musicality in both fingerpicked and flatpicked mode. At the end of the day, the only people who would quibble with my description of him as the world's greatest guitarist are people who have not seen him play. Seeing is believing. Hey, even John Renbourn has called him the best guitarist in the world . And he should know. Murray |
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29 Sep 00 - 11:25 PM (#308705) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Mbo I bet Ana could take him DOWN! After all, was HE winning international guitar championships at age 13? |
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29 Sep 00 - 11:39 PM (#308719) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Rick Fielding Mbo, who's Ana Vidovic, I gots ta know! Murray, I'd have loved to see Roy B live. Have to agree that Tony is as fluid as anybody I've heard. Shit, they just get better and better! Rick |
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29 Sep 00 - 11:46 PM (#308724) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Mbo Ana Vidovic is a classical guitar prodigy. She's 20 years old and from Croatia. She's won many prestigious contests it's amazing, especially for someone so young. Her playing is mind-blowing. Where's that Ben at? He's trying to organize the ANA FOR QUEEN OF THE WORLD campaign to get her to do some concert dates in the U.S. HOT PRODIGIES RULE! |
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29 Sep 00 - 11:48 PM (#308730) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,Murray MacLeod Mbo, has she recorded? I will order her CD immediately. Murray |
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29 Sep 00 - 11:56 PM (#308737) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Mbo Yes she has! The album is called "Ana Vidovic: Guitar Recital" and is on the Naxos label. You can get it at Amazon.com. I believe the CD is her contest-winning performance. |
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30 Sep 00 - 12:01 AM (#308741) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: John Hardly Versatility?--Joel Mabus |
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30 Sep 00 - 12:07 AM (#308747) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,Murray MacLeod Ok it is ordered as of now. However, I have to say that classical guitarists, no matter how prodigious theeir technique may be, lack something (for me) simply because they are interpreting somebody else's dots. Guitarists like Clapton, Buchanan and MacManus are speaking from their own souls. I wopuld just like to add here (for kendall's benefit, since he mentioned Segovia) that McManus and Segovia have a lot in common, since they both took a repertoire that had not previousl;y been considered guitar material, and made it their own. In Segovia's case the classical compositions of Bach, and many Spanish composers, in McManus case, the great pipe and fiddle compositions of Ireland and the Scottish Highlands. Both revolutionaries, in their own way. Murray |
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30 Sep 00 - 07:41 AM (#308885) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,Sam Pirt OK so this debate has got very complecated. How about renaming this thread One of the worlds best guitarists Oh and by the way while we are on guitarists I think that Ian carr deserves a bit of representation here. A guitar Thread without a mention of Ian Carr! What is the world coming to! Still the problem seems to have been dealt with now Cheers, Sam |
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30 Sep 00 - 08:37 AM (#308897) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: kendall It does get confusing because of the difference in our tastes. In my opinion, Segovia is the greatest classical guitarist that ever lived. However, for sheer enjoyment, I prefer the music of Gordon Bok, Dave Mallett, Rick Fielding, Ed Trickett and Bernie Houlahan of Moncton New Brunswick. These guys tend to play for the audience instead of for other musicians. There are many great banjo pickers around, Kathy Barton, Howie Bursen one of the Dowden sisters of Virginia, but, I like to hear old Grampa Jones because he does no more than is necessary to the tune. An instrument should be a vehicle to carry the piece, not the whole parade in itself. IMO. |
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30 Sep 00 - 09:48 AM (#308932) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,Terry Allan Hall (a guest?...I'm honored!) I'd've thought this would be a thread about Doc Watson... |
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30 Sep 00 - 09:55 AM (#308936) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Midchuck Norman. Peter. |
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19 Mar 01 - 06:47 PM (#421175) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Lucius Sorry to revive this thread. I'm putting an APB out for Murray MacLeod. Murry how can I PM you if you aren't a Mudcatter? (I'm looking at the Guest in front of your name). And how else can I find out if Tony McMannus is doing any master classes in New England? I already have my ticket for his double bill with Alistair Fraizer in Brattleboro. Now I need a shot in the arm to revive my own guitar playing. Any news? Thanks Lucius |
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19 Mar 01 - 06:59 PM (#421180) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: SINSULL Is this Lucius with baby Liza Jane? Hi! If not... |
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19 Mar 01 - 07:18 PM (#421199) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: little john cameron Tony is great.here is a guitarist i mentioned before but i guess ou missed it.Have a listen. http://www.cfog.net/archives/gordon%20quinton.htm ljc |
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20 Mar 01 - 01:47 AM (#421319) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Seamus Kennedy Geez! I thought you were talking about Bert Weedon. Seamus |
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20 Mar 01 - 03:06 AM (#421330) Subject: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Clinton Hammond The worlds greatest guitar player, all 3 hands down is Don Ross!! Take it and like it! And then get HIS videos, and really learn how to play!! ;-) |
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20 Mar 01 - 08:07 AM (#421421) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Ritchie it's been a bit like Russian Roulette reading thro' this thread wondering if anyone had put down the name of TOMMY EMMANUEL from Australia, although now residing in the UK, as a contender. He is certainly the 'best' I have seen so far and such a nice guy.If you get the chance, go see him. I think he is going to do a guest spot with Bill Wyman's touring band.He is unbelievable ,whatever your taste in music is he plays it. TOMMY EMMANUEL. regards ritchie |
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20 Mar 01 - 08:12 AM (#421425) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: IanC Actually, I'm the world's best guitarist. That's because I've got the good sense not to play the things.
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20 Mar 01 - 08:12 PM (#422038) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,Dancing Mom Tommy Emmanuel IS awesome. But no way could I narrow it down to just one guitarist. There's just so much wonderful talent out there. |
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21 Mar 01 - 11:19 AM (#422416) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: radriano So, Murray, I assume you've listened to every guitarist in the world? I'm sure McManus is an excellent guitarist but shouldn't you be getting off the soap box soon? Now, I don't mean to ruffle your feathers but it irks me when people use superlatives the way you do. Usually I just refuse to even open this kind of thread but there seem to be so many of them lately. Definitive versions of songs, best in the world players, best Dylan songs, best dance tunes -- argh! Richard |
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21 Mar 01 - 12:29 PM (#422473) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,JohnB Er! somebody forget about Martin Carthy. JohnB. |
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21 Mar 01 - 01:27 PM (#422541) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,FOG(FRIEND OF GNOME) Actually if you want to hear three of the greatest at the height of their powers,go out and buy 'One Night in San Francisco' by John Mclaughlin,Al di Meola and Paco de Lucia recorded live in the early 80's. It is just about the pinnacle for the guitar with all 3 foiling and pushing each other higher. I hesitate to say the greatest guitar album ever made but I aint heard nothing to come near it yet. I await the deluge of refutations with interest Phil |
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21 Mar 01 - 01:50 PM (#422557) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Jo King That McManus fella, and some Bensusan guy and somebody called Renborn (did I spell them right) are each playing a concert each and doing a Masterclass each over a 3 or 5 day period. This is in Goderich, Ontario in September. If anyone is interested PM me and I'll find the exact details and let you know the particulars. I must admit I am not familiar with McManus, but I know the others are stellar. Be well JK |
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21 Mar 01 - 04:19 PM (#422634) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,Steve N. Amazing, but I went through the whole list and you all missed it. The answer is Clarence White. Every single player mentioned is Great, but none, including Segovia, Chet, and Doc Watson, ever had the combination of technical facility and musical imagination of Clarence. Clarence was The Greatest. |
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21 Mar 01 - 06:21 PM (#422754) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Murray MacLeod Gee, funny how old threads can jump up and bite you in the ass. Lucius, I opened a thread giving Tony's tour dates, I am almost certain he is doing a workshop in Boston, I will refreah the thread anyway. I am no longer a "Guest" so am able to receive PM's now! And Steve, I sure respect your choice of Clarence White. He was phenomenal, and a tragic loss at such a young age. Murray |
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21 Mar 01 - 07:20 PM (#422793) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Nemesis Maybe I'm naive or musically stupid - but I thought it had to be Richard Thompson - saw him live twice last year - that man is an entire orchestra of guitars by himself! And, gets sexier by the year - my girl friend and I reckon he IS the Sean Connery of folk! (Hey how about that for a thread?) Well, that's my choice anyway - will check out Ana (know 'bout Chet though). Sorry, to butt in 'n' all that Hille
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22 Mar 01 - 12:50 PM (#423280) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST I think John Renbourn's being modest. He's got my vote. But I'll give this MacManus fellow a listen at first oppportunity. Thanks for the idea. |
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25 Mar 01 - 09:30 PM (#425513) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Lucius Thanks for geting back Murray. Sorry about the teeth marks, but at least they are usually covered, eh? I'm off to seek your thread, and perhaps I'll see you in Boston. Hi Sinsull, 'Liza Jane is still a happy girl, with bright red hair like her mothers. And to the other kind souls who responded yet again to this thread, I've only to quote Leonard Cohen: "Some people eat meat because they like to sink their teeth into something. Other people don't eat meat because they want to sink their teeth into something else". |
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26 Mar 01 - 07:19 PM (#426192) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,kendall When I think of "Great" I picture myself in the middle of no where. I walk up to the first native I see and ask that question. Write down his answer, then on to another out of the way place, and so on. After visiting about 100 countries I would add up the score for each guitarist. Somehow I have trouble seeing Chet Atkins as the winner in, say, Chad. Great means well known all over, not just where we live, nor does it have anything to do with our opinion. |
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27 Mar 01 - 02:31 AM (#426329) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Ritchie I think radriano "said it all" when he said it irks him when people misuse superlatitives however I'm sure that Murray meant well and this thread has certainly opened up Pandora's guitar case ! Obviously the best that I have seen doesn't mean that he is the best in the world, he could be but that's a only a matter of opinion. I remember seeing Stefan Grossman back in '72, when you had to be black and/or be white and have long hair to be able to play 'the blues' and I was amazed at how he could play and then I remember hearing Mark Knopfler play and thought 'how can he do that ?' and here we are sometime later and I go and see Tommy Emmanuel, goodness gracious me and he has a couple of video's the thing is Kendall I don't think it's the natives who can tell you, possibly only the greats themselves. So in that case my vote goes for..IanC, the boy's a legend (oops sorry radriano) regards ritchie |
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27 Mar 01 - 11:32 AM (#426583) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,kendall See what I mean? I've never heard of Ian C. |
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27 Mar 01 - 01:34 PM (#426703) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,Rana Renbourn or McManus? Those near Toronto can judge in the Fall when the Flying Cloud has John Renbourn on Sept. 16 and Tony McManus on Sept. 23. Now if we only had Martin Carthy again and Richard Thompson it would certainly be a guitar feast. Rana
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27 Mar 01 - 02:20 PM (#426762) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: GUEST,kendall How about Harvey Reid? Gordon Bok? Leo Kotke? |
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27 Mar 01 - 05:54 PM (#426920) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Murray MacLeod I HAVE heard of (and heard live) Ian C (ie Ian Carr) and he is a fine guitarist. There are very few top-ranking guitar players that I have not heard, and although I promised myself I would not get involved in all this again, I have to say that McManus is so much better at what he does than anyone else who tries to play Celtic guitar that he does in fact merit the accolade of the best in the world. I mean Stefan Grossman is a neat blues player but not light years in front of all the other blues guys. Can we please let this thread die now, or at least have postings from people who have actually seen Tony play. He is on tour in the US at the moment, I have posted the dates twice so some of you should be able to see him. Murray |
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09 Jul 01 - 04:49 AM (#501645) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: IanC Sorry Murray! See my earlier post - my claim is based very differently (here). It seemed to be accepted at the time.
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09 Jul 01 - 05:57 AM (#501697) Subject: RE: World's greatest guitarist on video From: Pontiac Joe My 12 yr old he's thrilled cause he just played a Bm |