David Russell: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
  • With rippling notes, intertwining melodies and a warm, lyrical tone, classical guitarist David Russell plays pieces from the baroque, from Latin America and from deep in the soul of Spain.

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  • @SchweineSchnitzlBallerina
    @SchweineSchnitzlBallerina 5 лет назад +51

    this man is the david russell of classical guitar!

    • @virtualpilgrim8645
      @virtualpilgrim8645 Год назад +1

      David Russell is also Irish even though he was raised in Spain...

    • @keiranbradley3238
      @keiranbradley3238 2 месяца назад +3

      I think you'll find David was born in Glasgow, Scotland.

  • @julkitan3017
    @julkitan3017 7 лет назад +137

    I really like the sound of those NPR classical guitar concerts, that's the real guitar sound when you're in a small room, about one or 2 meters from it, no abusive reverb or whatever, no mixing desk, nothing artificial: just a guitar and a fabulous player.

  • @mclegg721
    @mclegg721 14 лет назад +72

    David Russell is one of the most talented, humble, passionate and inspiring classical guitarists of this age. He's not got a bad sense of humor either!

  • @tiesergrote
    @tiesergrote 8 лет назад +74

    that tremolo sound is perfect

    • @ddanze
      @ddanze 5 лет назад +5

      Tremolo in this one is exceptional (the Couperin piece)

  • @ricardohernandezosun
    @ricardohernandezosun 11 лет назад +61

    at the end: "thanks for listening guys!" you gotta be kidding me, i would pay hundreds to listen to you live!

    • @mattbod
      @mattbod 4 года назад +8

      Most folk i know who are talented are humble as they have nothing to prove.

  • @ericsantibanez3538
    @ericsantibanez3538 5 лет назад +55

    0:40 Una limosna por el amor de Dios
    6:08 Les Silvains
    10:00 Granada

  • @The6pruz
    @The6pruz 2 года назад +10

    I saw him at the Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor, a very small venue, and I sat maybe 3 feet away from him through the whole concert. I was trying so hard not to move or breathe! It was the experience of a lifetime! I think he is the greatest classical guitarist alive today.

  • @yogarich
    @yogarich 2 года назад +11

    I never get tired of listening to David Russell’s performance on here. A true master! Would love to hear him live.

    • @Ryan-dg5mt
      @Ryan-dg5mt 3 месяца назад

      I was fortunate enough to see him in Chicago this year. A truly superb performance, I hope you get to see him someday!

  • @Deebemc
    @Deebemc 5 лет назад +14

    Davey Graham once said that to truly hear the full harmonic range of the sitar, you had to be sitting no more than 3 yards away from the instrument. This recording shows that you don’t need all the pre-amp nonsense that kills(for me) the tonal quality. David Russell is a household name in Spain ...top of the bill at the Cordoba Guitar Festival this year. Glasgow humour still very much in evidence! This video gives a great snapshot of his considerable talent. Wonderful renditions.

  • @arfurlife
    @arfurlife 13 лет назад +18

    This man is seriously devastating. This is musicianship and God given talent of the very very highest order. Truly stunning.

    • @tasmedic
      @tasmedic Год назад +1

      A little bit of God, maybe, and an enormous amount of very hard work and practice.

  • @thhall459
    @thhall459 13 лет назад +9

    This man is one of the crown jewels of humanity.

  • @mcfctid2
    @mcfctid2 12 лет назад +13

    He has just gained another fan. What a player and what a charming person.

  • @gentlerhino
    @gentlerhino 10 лет назад +10

    Such an approachable genius. I've seen him at Palau Música Catalana in Barcelona and he got close and friendly with the audience of hundreds of people just as he does here in this video where he plays for a dozen of lucky spectators.

  • @wevard
    @wevard 11 лет назад +10

    That big smile at the end of Limosna, I believe he loved how he played it himself and that made him happy. I'd be happy if I could play it like that too!

  • @OktoberStorm
    @OktoberStorm 10 лет назад +72

    Nice to hear it without any stage or artificial reverb, just the mic and the small office.

    • @Soytu19
      @Soytu19 8 лет назад +12

      Yes it's nice to hear that without reverb or something like that. But actually it makes the sound rather poor, because the microphone can't record all the sounds that comes from the guitar. That's why i've always thought about the guitar as a "presence" instrument. In real life it's the most beautiful instrument.

    • @samswank
      @samswank 7 лет назад +2

      And an example of John Bold's playing can be found where? Thought so.

    • @circusboy90210
      @circusboy90210 7 лет назад +2

      you must not know much about modern microphones or sound engineering

    • @carlosm9364
      @carlosm9364 6 лет назад

      u can do it better i guess ja ja

    • @jclark1693
      @jclark1693 6 лет назад +4

      All instruments sound better in person. The sound of an actual orchestra in front of you is astonishing. The reality of air pulsing and moving and reacting with this space, there's so much a microphone just wont catch or hear the way we would in that moment, just like a camera can't capture the way we see depth and experience a visual scene when in its presence.
      I fucking hate fake reverb on acoustic guitar recordings. It is universally awful .

  • @raqueldelamo5814
    @raqueldelamo5814 7 лет назад +7

    Que grande MAESTRO !!!!! nunca me cansaré de escucharlo cualquiera sea el género que interprete. Pero nadie interpreta Tárrega como Ud. Me encanta verlo sólo Ud y su guitarra sin intervenciones técnicas, pero lo que es más importante : me EMOCIONA !!!! Definitivamente un GRANDE.

  • @gentlerhino
    @gentlerhino 10 лет назад +18

    Not only a brilliant guitarist but also a great and humble human being. Humorous too!! He said he does not give name to his guitar because it's bad enough that he has it between his legs every day... :-)

    • @steveb9325
      @steveb9325 5 лет назад +2

      Lol!! That's hilarious. As a guitarist can so relate.

  • @Deerse
    @Deerse 6 лет назад +20

    Ozzy is pointing: David is the man!

  • @newislandguitar
    @newislandguitar 10 лет назад +9

    A very good musician (great ear!) too. Beautiful personal touch to what he plays.

  • @AmiroFaridxDD
    @AmiroFaridxDD 8 лет назад +5

    Qué sonido tan natural, es como tenerlo al lado. Aún sin reverberación mantiene una limpieza digna de admiraración.

  • @candymandoctor
    @candymandoctor 11 лет назад +2

    The amazing thing is that he is even nicer and more impressive in person! If any of you get a chance, attend one of his concerts or masterclasses. You will not be disappointed!

  • @johnnyCheeseburger
    @johnnyCheeseburger 9 лет назад +22

    His ornaments in the Couperin are so perfect.

    • @luislute
      @luislute 3 года назад

      It's not my intention to sound pretentious or to say that his ornaments are "wrong", as it's all a matter of taste, but Couperin would probably dislike them pretty much as the instruction that he gives on his harpsichord books are quite different to what Russell does.

    • @josephcambron7060
      @josephcambron7060 3 года назад

      Crisp, hard edged mordents. Kinda exciting.

  • @soyeux27
    @soyeux27 5 лет назад +2

    What a joy. Pure and divine music from a true musical spirit. Thank you David Russell!!!

  • @user2812
    @user2812 12 лет назад +2

    I agree. Heard him in a concert a few months ago: he was flawless, simply perfect. Very kind and nice person, too.

  • @ednaquintana6201
    @ednaquintana6201 7 дней назад

    Hello Mr. Russell. I thought the piano was my favorite instrument until I heard Ana Vidovic play in a concert on You Tube recently, and I discovered that the guitar is also my favorite instrument. I listen to it a lot. You are, Mr. Russell, an awesome guitar player. You sound great on the guitar. Take Care. 😊

  • @MrJohnAndrewhall
    @MrJohnAndrewhall 10 лет назад +27

    That Couperin piece is fab, that must have excited the ladies of the French court.

  • @brucegelman5582
    @brucegelman5582 2 года назад +1

    Unimaginable level of expertise.Truly one of classical guitars greatest

  • @leonotusleonurus17
    @leonotusleonurus17 10 лет назад +2

    This is priceless.....thanks you all for putting this up-- and the others

  • @CasimirPiskeborn
    @CasimirPiskeborn Месяц назад

    Quelques kilos de bois, six cordes, dix doigts, une respiration...et je reprends espoir dans l'espèce humaine. Magnifique, merci !

  • @tomasemilio
    @tomasemilio 13 лет назад +4

    I like the first piece so much, I keep applauding (i've watched this video 100 times at least)

  • @estebanquinones5918
    @estebanquinones5918 2 года назад +4

    It's not fair for someone to have this kind of technique, tone, control, and musicality all at once.

  • @gmwwc
    @gmwwc 11 лет назад +2

    I have been listening to wonderful Spanish guitar music on RUclips for years.
    How have I missed this Regalo de Dios?
    Thank you so very much for these posts.

  • @thianwong4480
    @thianwong4480 11 лет назад +2

    So nice to see David playing here. I have a fond memory of him when he was around 27 years old and invited by my teacher Paul Banks in Vancouver, Canada to visit him this was in the 1970s). I and a few other students met David and he offered to help us with a Brazilian piece Paul was teaching us (Campo).

  • @jpao1973
    @jpao1973 5 лет назад +5

    Granada...the most perfect version that never i' ve listened

    • @ginnycateshe-her7046
      @ginnycateshe-her7046 4 года назад

      Definitely my favorite of all he performs. Truly beautiful and mesmerizing...

  • @ShyKai
    @ShyKai 14 лет назад +1

    This is is truly incredible, moves me to tears.

  • @ecurbdnyl
    @ecurbdnyl 13 лет назад +9

    What an incredibly lucky guitar you have Mr. Russell

  • @alchemist1111
    @alchemist1111 5 лет назад

    David Russell is great to see live. I have and will again travel good distances to see him when I can.

  • @GuitarMaster2410
    @GuitarMaster2410 14 лет назад +2

    Mi saludo más cordial a David por su simpatía, su buen humor y esa maestría tan elogiada por todos. He tenido la gran suerte de asistir a sus Master clases en diversas ocasiones y saborear ese ambiente tan agradable y mágico que transmite tanto en sus clases como en sus conciertos.

  • @joshbuchfink
    @joshbuchfink 14 лет назад +1

    beautiful. The emotions he evokes when he plays are amazing. A true artist.

  • @thorenjohn
    @thorenjohn 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this wonderful up-close video of the master.

  • @aduc92
    @aduc92 12 лет назад +1

    when he finishes the song and smiles, i feel so happy :)

  • @alejovasquez1136
    @alejovasquez1136 11 лет назад +1

    even with no acustic it all his guitar sounds magical and super clean that is being a true Master thankyou mr Rusell for inspiring me once again :D

  • @rickchalek6101
    @rickchalek6101 7 лет назад +6

    Russell always kills me. Just kills me. Technically proficient as he is melodic.

  • @gian323
    @gian323 3 года назад +1

    After watching Polyphia and Ichika, I'm surprised how wow'd I was by Russell. My first guitar was a nylon classical guitar and this video is inspiring me to learn/play

  • @mrgregcat
    @mrgregcat 11 лет назад +1

    Saw him live in concert and then teaching master class. Wonderful performer and teacher. Negative comments about his clothing or accent are totally high school dropout. I love youtube for making these artists available to us at home no matter the Big Brother stuff they do.

  • @kevinkgillette
    @kevinkgillette 6 лет назад

    Wow! Just...wow! Exquisite transitions, light touch - truly a breathtaking rendering of these compositions!

  • @sariellemederholm8858
    @sariellemederholm8858 11 лет назад +5

    This clip makes me cry every time i hear it.

  • @Guitarletita
    @Guitarletita 12 лет назад +1

    BEAUTIFUL...! LOVE RUSSELL!
    Thank you so much for the quality of this video : )

  • @Odelrobg
    @Odelrobg 12 лет назад +2

    Beautiful & Brilliant. A true master.

  • @erwantrubesch2592
    @erwantrubesch2592 10 лет назад +2

    He's a fabulous musician, and look at the twinkle in his eyes, you have to love this guy... Oh, and David, Les Sylvaines is not exactly 'the wild ones' it's more like 'the ladies (genies) of the forest'. Silva is forest in latin and sylvain(e) in old French means 'from the forest'.

  • @laydbakk1
    @laydbakk1 9 лет назад +4

    Russell is one awesome guitarist...

  • @josejoaoaiex9106
    @josejoaoaiex9106 Год назад

    Essa é a mais bela interpretação dessa música de Barrios, que já ouvi! Bravo David!!!

  • @malindley
    @malindley 3 месяца назад

    The stars aligned with this one.

  • @JGAbstract
    @JGAbstract 6 лет назад +36

    Is it a law that all great classical guitarists videos must be below standard definition video quality?

  • @Dizinii
    @Dizinii 5 лет назад

    cameraman, thank you for closing in on his left hand. Its so cool to be able to see his relaxed left hand technique. I wish more videos were done this way. Closeups tell us so much.

  • @raymondjamesrivera
    @raymondjamesrivera 13 лет назад +2

    Russell rules period, wonderful tone and interpretations...

  • @moniqueledermann1355
    @moniqueledermann1355 8 лет назад +1

    beautiful...thank you for posting!

  • @mountaindevils2554
    @mountaindevils2554 10 лет назад +2

    wow, mind blown. Granada. how beautiful

  • @alvinmephyrnairyntathiang
    @alvinmephyrnairyntathiang 4 года назад

    Sir David Russel you are my motivation and inspiration.

  • @padugon2000
    @padugon2000 4 года назад

    Precioso que técnica y cuánto trabajo detrás, mi enhorabuena David, king david

  • @quezfor
    @quezfor 10 лет назад

    Excelente, muy fina. Saludos desde Seattle Senor David...siempre le esperamos aqui!

  • @giathomas745
    @giathomas745 5 лет назад +4

    I love that music 🎶

  • @azulyaceroguitar9517
    @azulyaceroguitar9517 3 года назад

    Es uno de los pocos grandes que nos quedan! Que brillo de interpretacion hermoso!

  • @ProCoRat
    @ProCoRat 11 месяцев назад

    I wonder if non guitarists have any idea how unbelievable that tremolo technique is. It does not sound human to be that clear and precise.

  • @TheAmateurGuitarist
    @TheAmateurGuitarist 14 лет назад +1

    beautiful. beautiful. beautiful.

  • @Ringwraithlp3
    @Ringwraithlp3 12 лет назад

    I wish I could give each piece a thumbs up not just the video. it is too wonderful.

  • @louisestowell6208
    @louisestowell6208 8 лет назад +4

    That is beautiful! Oh my gosh! You're amazing!

  • @whoiskangkang
    @whoiskangkang 4 года назад

    What a brilliant, humble, talented idol !

  • @3009arod
    @3009arod 4 года назад

    Master Russel, simply wonderful

  • @WGBHMusic
    @WGBHMusic 11 лет назад +1

    We've got David in our studio in HD. What's up with 360 res NPR Music? I suppose this was filmed a few years back...

  • @willyilgatto
    @willyilgatto 14 лет назад +1

    sempre commovente e incredibile. dopo di lui, non puoi ascoltare più nessun altro.

  • @oemadrid
    @oemadrid 12 лет назад +2

    Increible calidad interpretativa y sonido!

  • @CarlosCastilla
    @CarlosCastilla 2 года назад

    David Russell is the Man! Number one classical guitarist until he decides to retire. 2nd to none.

  • @ThejaBuddhika
    @ThejaBuddhika 11 лет назад +1

    Great technique and tone! Thanks for sharing wonderful music

  • @kennethfaught8754
    @kennethfaught8754 7 месяцев назад

    If it’s exquisite tremolo it’s gotta be David Russell! 👏👏

  • @Geist40
    @Geist40 14 лет назад +2

    I like his arrangement his fingerings make more sense then the copy i have.
    Brilliant player.

  • @jesus7357
    @jesus7357 6 лет назад

    One of my favourite classical players!

  • @klarolivia
    @klarolivia 14 лет назад +1

    so, so amazing...

  • @victormonreale9217
    @victormonreale9217 6 лет назад

    Barrios wrote more than 200 compositions , he was the first to use steel strings and the first to be recorded in 1913, one of the best guitarist who wrote guitar music.in the classical style and folklore stile, he was a truly great composer and interpreter.

  • @ekwnfhwndgv561
    @ekwnfhwndgv561 Месяц назад

    My Favourite classical guitarist

  • @ednaquintana6201
    @ednaquintana6201 7 дней назад

    Beautiful. 😊

  • @mjudec
    @mjudec 12 лет назад

    This is really very nice and technically quite brilliant. I've never seen David play live, although we had a mutual friend in Ron Moore but it is certainly on my to do list if he ever comes home to Glasgow for a concert.

  • @jameslouder
    @jameslouder 11 лет назад

    His use of ornaments in the Couperin is just amazing. I've never heard any classical guitarist do the like.

  • @MrMjp58
    @MrMjp58 12 лет назад

    Fantastic playing and a wonderful film with which to study a master at close quarters.

  • @ZeriMelodik
    @ZeriMelodik 12 лет назад +1

    Great and Excellent.
    I LOVE IT.

  • @moneyman4kt
    @moneyman4kt Год назад +2

    Bring back the real David Russell no jumper

  • @Yuriy21
    @Yuriy21 12 лет назад +1

    Amazing performance! Bravo!

  • @christopherjones534
    @christopherjones534 Год назад

    so good and amazing

  • @jumee1676
    @jumee1676 9 лет назад +1

    사랑이 몽글몽글 피어오르는 연주입니다.

  • @shawndawson7901
    @shawndawson7901 10 лет назад +5

    fantastic!

  • @untipcubreton
    @untipcubreton 3 года назад

    I could write essays about any other aspect.. but his intonation is surreal.

  • @playsosoft
    @playsosoft 12 лет назад +4

    A super guitarist, a super person.

  • @MichaelLynMusic
    @MichaelLynMusic 7 лет назад +2

    Great tone and instinctive changes.......Thank you Sir

  • @asingusa
    @asingusa 6 лет назад +1

    Beautiful ....

  • @MacMic333
    @MacMic333 5 лет назад

    Excellent as always.Given that the studio is flat and absorbent of natural reflective frequencies the guitar has a great range.

    • @jaimemiranda99
      @jaimemiranda99 5 лет назад

      2:07 and this one: ruclips.net/video/Zj44G96H9aA/видео.html.
      I agree with you MacMic333, But above, same guitar (Matthias Dammann), same piece, same performer (David Russell) BUT it sounds different in tone. The first sounds surprisingly sweet. So, what the hell is going on here? o.0

  • @sfgylk34u_57
    @sfgylk34u_57 6 лет назад +1

    Wonderful musician.

  • @Kilianm
    @Kilianm 11 лет назад +2

    I don't know what you mean by the affected Spanish accent. He is Scottish and has a Scottish accent.

  • @꼴랑-y7o
    @꼴랑-y7o 5 лет назад +6

    this russell's dammann guitar! best of best sound

  • @pateagle7191
    @pateagle7191 6 лет назад +2

    Keith Richards said no one guitarist is that interesting. I beg to differ. This guy is, so very few. He inhabits that realm.

    • @kvnboudreaux
      @kvnboudreaux 4 года назад +2

      keith richards is a clown

    • @DuncanEduardo
      @DuncanEduardo 3 года назад

      Keith Richards is like a 3 year old with face paints in comparison to the Da Vinci that is David Russell

  • @tasmedic
    @tasmedic Год назад

    Good to know that even David Russell can have problems with "Granada" at times! It sounds easy to play, but it is incredibly tough.