Fapy says most are "just playing notes..."...

frater · March 2013

No comment required:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADBYPzay3o

Passacaglia · March 2013

brandoneon wrote:

kevorkazito wrote:

What is the way to play that leads one to play with feeling and depth that he says is lacking?

Is this merely a perspective of a subtlety in playing that only a master could deduce?

I've been reading Kenny Werner's Effortless Mastery book. I'm not sure how well-known it is in GJ circles, but it's really changing my perspective on many things besides music. And some of his descriptions of musicians that transcend their art really remind me of descriptions I've read of Django. It's really a great read and may provide some answers to your questions. :-)

For what it's worth, I know Jazzaferri also has read Mr. Werner's work, and puts its principles into his practice. Great text.

kevorkazito · March 2013

brandoneon wrote:

kevorkazito wrote:

What is the way to play that leads one to play with feeling and depth that he says is lacking?

Is this merely a perspective of a subtlety in playing that only a master could deduce?

I've been reading Kenny Werner's Effortless Mastery book. I'm not sure how well-known it is in GJ circles, but it's really changing my perspective on many things besides music. And some of his descriptions of musicians that transcend their art really remind me of descriptions I've read of Django. It's really a great read and may provide some answers to your questions. :-)

That sounds like a great book. Thanks!

Jazzaferri · March 2013

There are a number of people on this forum who have gotten into EM. I read it about 4 years ago and it certainly had a big impact on my playing over time.

Buco · March 2013

kevorkazito wrote:

Still my favorite is the 'Live in Paris'

I've listened to that CD a lot lately, I love to put on headphones and listen to the intro tune "le vieux tsigane", guitar bliss.

Passacaglia · March 2013

Hey guys - is this a CD, or DVD (maybe it's both?) of Fapy live in Paris? I have the Tchavolo Live in Paris, been unable to find one from Fapy. Info much appreciated!

Buco · March 2013

kevorkazito wrote:

What is the way to play that leads one to play with feeling and depth that he says is lacking?

I just remembered something that Kurt Rosenwinkel said when I went to his workshop: "every note wants to go somewhere". Then he demonstrated this by starting with a simple 2-3 note idea and continued building a line and commenting between each note what he thought was the next logical choice. He ended up with a really pretty melody.
This I think is the very essence that differentiates true masters from those just hitting a guitar and playing a bunch of notes, going to where music takes you not only laying down licks and phrases that fit the changes, although I guess this skill has to be acquired first to be able to go to that next level.

Buco · March 2013

Passacaglia wrote:

Hey guys - is this a CD, or DVD (maybe it's both?) of Fapy live in Paris? I have the Tchavolo Live in Paris, been unable to find one from Fapy. Info much appreciated!

I thought he was talking about Angelo Debarre DVD/CD, at least I was. I have a CD not a DVD though, well not a physical CD, I have a Spotify subscription now and that's my main musical "library" these days.