absolutely beautiful guitar work

Subject: RE: absolutely beautiful guitar work
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 03:03 PM

I consider them both exquisite in quite different ways ~ Mr Qualey struck me at first as perhaps trying a bit too hard for purity ~ perhaps a touch of what the late John Betjeman summed up as Ghastly·Good·Taste ~ but won me over with its absolute perfection eventually. The Rob Bourassa, in far more exuberant style, was also one of most delightful things I have ever listened to.

Let us just be grateful the world has room for them both.

Subject: RE: absolutely beautiful guitar work
From: olddude
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 02:57 PM

Anyone else got any other versions they want to share, what a beautiful guitar piece huh ...

Subject: RE: absolutely beautiful guitar work
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 02:55 PM

I love David Qualey! David's arrangement of this tune was the inspiration for George Winston's much loved piano recording. And as far as the Leo Kottke comparison goes, I would say that David has written far more interesting guitar music than Leo's bluesy ramblings!Listen to David's tune Santa Cruz and tell me that Leo has the talent to compose something as great as that!

Santa Cruz -David Qualey

Subject: RE: absolutely beautiful guitar work
From: olddude
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 02:52 PM

Murray
WOW ,,, you are right WOW can Rob play ... that is the best I have ever heard ... WOW thank you

Subject: RE: absolutely beautiful guitar work
From: olddude
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 02:47 PM

Murray
I will check out your link, I love this song, wish I could play it. Maybe I will sit down and try to pick it out

Dan

Subject: RE: absolutely beautiful guitar work
From: Will Fly
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 02:44 PM

Rob's guitar work is stunning, and he's an incredibly versatile player as well. Started playing jazz and pop standards with older, seasoned musicians when he was very young. Also a great correspondent and valued contributor to the AG Discussion Forum.

Subject: RE: absolutely beautiful guitar work
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 02:40 PM

to be honest, olddude, it doesn't do anything for me, and this Bach composition is one of my all time favourite pieces.

I just have an aversion to the ethereal aura which seems to emanate from all Windham Hill productions, it ain't my cup of tea.

I loved Leo Kottke's version in Open G, recorded way back when, but my current favourite, by a guitarist, who to be frank, has more talent in his little finger than David Qualey has in his whole body, is this, the best version of "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" you will ever hear

Subject: absolutely beautiful guitar work
From: olddude
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 11:38 AM

Holy Cow, Holy Cow
is this beautiful

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S.Bach