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The acoustic guitar is one of the most popular and versatile instruments in the world. It is used in many genres of music, from rock to classical and everything in between. The acoustic guitar can be a beautiful and powerful tool for creating music. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, there’s something here for everyone. Check out the latest news, articles and videos about acoustic guitars and the world of acoustic music.
On July 23, 2013, “Dualtone” label released “My Favorite Picture of You” the fourteenth and final Guy Clark studio album. In 2014, “My Favorite Picture of You” won “Grammy Award” for “Best Folk Album”. Personnel: Guy Clark – lead vocals, acoustic guitar Shawn Camp – banjo, fiddle, acoustic and resonator guitar, mandolin, octave fiddle, backing vocals Chris Latham – acoustic and resonator guitar, viola, violin, backing vocals Verlon…
Ambient, post-fusion jazz, minimalism, field recording, electronic extravaganzas and musique concrete manifestos -- all could be sold as New Age with the right kind of window dressing and perhaps a little bit of sweetening. California Sigh, Underwood's self-released 1988 cassette now issued on CD and LP for the first time by Drag City, dips slightly into field recording and electronic spheres, but otherwise sticks to another major venerable New Age pathway: solo acoustic guitar.
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Catching Miranda Del Sol’s midday acoustic performance at SXSW was such a treat. I was a fan of her recorded music, but stripped down to its core; her music revealed layers...
Shane Rennison presents consistently quality songwriting throughout Irrational, an album whose pop-friendly accessibility is steeped in relatable lyrical insight, folk-ready intrigue, and emotive rock components. Julian Giaimo’s fantastic production balances an album with a range of personality, from the subdued acoustic/piano mystique of “What You Need to Know” to the brass-ready charisma within “Too Beautiful.” The result is an album that charms in its melodic accessibility, while also exploring deeply emotional states of being. Album opener “All the Scars” captivates with its tonal variety, from twangy introspection to jumpy key bounces. The central hook—with its wordless vocal inflections, guitar twangs,
On July 24, 2001, “Columbia” label released “Three Chord Opera”, the twenty-fifth Neil Diamond studio album. It was recorded 2000 – 2001, at “Arch Angel Studios” in Los Angeles, “Sony Pictures Studios” in Culver City, California, and was produced by Peter Asher and Alan Lindgren. Personnel: Neil Diamond – lead vocals Hadley Hockensmith – acoustic and electric…
A single and video out today from Icarus Phoenix, “Doctor! Doctor!” emphasizes the power of resilience amidst tumult. Lush acoustics and string-laden flourishes complement Drew Danburry’s introspective vocals, admitting “we all work until we die, ain’t no time to enjoy life anyways,” in the lyrical narrative — where one speaks with a doctor, concerning whether it’s worth it to keep going. “The doctor told me that my son still needs his dad,” a particularly affecting sequence begins. “I’m not a paycheck, I’m a man with a voice.” The beautifully melodic sound and moving lyrical prowess result in another success from
NYC-based artist Jason Myles Goss impresses across both folk and rock spectrums on his recent Misfit EP, which caught our ears in January via the track/video for “Younger Man.” The EP’s title track is a particular standout, embracing the more emotive folk spectrum comparative to the rock-ready vigor of “Younger Man.” “Misfit” now releases alongside a lovely music video, filmed across the city of Chicago and directed by Kyle Dunleavy. “I will carry you home,” Goss sings with sincerity during the track’s rise, as solemn acoustics and twinkling keys complement. The twangy ensuing guitars guide into the “won’t you help