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Paul Galbraith - Recuerdos de la Alahambra

PostPosted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 6:28 pm
by smokymtguitar09
Roger Pratt linked me to this amazing eight string player with a unique style. He has a sound box on the floor (out of sight in this video) connected by a rod to the back end of the guitar that apparently acts as a passive amplifying device. Very interesting.

Thanks,
Ronnie Evans

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym9I0goS ... ature=fvwp

Re: Paul Galbraith - Recuerdos de la Alahambra

PostPosted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:20 pm
by BillB
He needs to slap a Prismatone pickup on that 8-string and start pickin' some Jerry Reed tunes. :lol: Just kidding.

That was interesting watching him play like that. You have to know where your left hand is without being able to see it.

Bill B.

Re: Paul Galbraith - Recuerdos de la Alahambra

PostPosted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:02 pm
by John Knowles
He plays beautifully. I'd like to hear him in person some day. His performance is a reminder that all classical players don't play exactly as written on paper. John

Re: Paul Galbraith - Recuerdos de la Alahambra

PostPosted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 9:33 pm
by Richard Hudson
A very unorthodox way of playing. Incredible.

Re: Paul Galbraith - Recuerdos de la Alahambra

PostPosted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:34 pm
by keener
Enchanting. Inspiring. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Thanks for posting!

Re: Paul Galbraith - Recuerdos de la Alahambra

PostPosted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 7:49 am
by George Beasley
Here is a link to picture of the entire guitar rig, with the stand attached to soundbox on the floor:
http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Pic-Bio-BI ... th-Paul-11[2004].jpg
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Re: Paul Galbraith - Recuerdos de la Alahambra

PostPosted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 7:51 am
by GaryL
Great performance and a new way to hold the guitar. I never saw that method before. I wonder if his left hand ever falls asleep after practicing for an extended period of time. Thanks for posting. I'm anxious to review more of his playing on youtube.
GaryL