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Posted by: eMGie Apr 28 2013, 08:05 PM

Hello again GMC!

I've finally finished my second video! This time its Vivaldi's Summer: Presto from The Four Seasons.



Everything arranged, and recorded by me.

Please subscribe if you like my work, and comment about it here and on youtube. It would be very, very helpful.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 28 2013, 08:56 PM

This is fantastic mate! You did an amazing job arranging, recording, playing and editing this cool video. Congratulations!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 29 2013, 07:41 AM

Very nice work on this exquisite piece mate. I am a big Vivaldi fan and I must say I like your arrangement. My suggestion, in order to support you in being able to come up with better and better vids, would be to practice this one a bit more at a slower tempo and focus on your timing, because some of the runs are a bit faulty on the timing - this sort of track is a stamina test, that keeps your hands prone to becoming tense and losing touch pretty easily. Give it more time man, it would be a shame otherwise, because the conception is very good!

In addition, I would be curious to see a you tackle this one - it's gonna help a lot, regarding what I said above: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Antonio-Vivaldi-Winter-Arpeggios/

When having to perform 'Winter' I came up with these arpeggios over the violin more rhythm oriented part, because it would've been a bit boring to stick to mimicking them only.

What say you?

Posted by: eMGie Apr 29 2013, 09:40 AM

Thank you

Well, i don't really hear which runs lack timing, but of course I do and will practice everything slowly at first. I have to say that I practice alternate picking runs the most. With every video I'll be better I hope.

1st movement of Winter is my favourite part of The Four Seasons so I'll do my version of this piece someday. Of course I really enjoy your lesson too.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 30 2013, 07:50 AM

QUOTE (eMGie @ Apr 29 2013, 08:40 AM)

Thank you

Well, i don't really hear which runs lack timing, but of course I do and will practice everything slowly at first. I have to say that I practice alternate picking runs the most. With every video I'll be better I hope.

1st movement of Winter is my favourite part of The Four Seasons so I'll do my version of this piece someday. Of course I really enjoy your lesson too.

Posted by: maharzan May 1 2013, 04:36 AM

Awesome! Love it! I think this one is much better than the first one you posted.

Posted by: Blister May 1 2013, 01:48 PM

Subbed & liked.

Thanks to GMC, I have a new appreciation for Neoclassical. I just got Schauss' "Shredding Bach" but I have a long way to go. You are a great inspiration for me. Excellent arrangement, backing & great playing!

Posted by: eMGie May 3 2013, 10:57 AM

Wow, thank you guys.

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 3 2013, 08:46 PM

Just KILLER!!!! I think you may have to write your own four part OPUS!!!


I went and watched closely again and I think I see what COS is talking about. I actually missed it the first time entirely. Good ear COSMIN!!!!

As you run up on the single string just before that arpeggio, one or two pick strikes don't exactly match the fretted note. It's a small issue to be sure and I did have to strain to see it, but as COS being one heck of a killer player and instructor is correct in saying that it could be tightened even further than it is. Always good to shoot for SUPER PERFECT!!!


Todd

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Apr 30 2013, 02:50 AM)

Hey mate - I think that it is best said that at certain spots your hands are not in perfect sync - such as around 01:51, that's what I was refering to

I'd love to see a rendition of the 1st movement! It's definitely my favorite part

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu May 4 2013, 10:26 AM

Thanks for the kind thoughts Todd - aye, it's a great guitar orchestration and it is only fair for our friend to take it as high as possible! Let us know if we can help mate!

Posted by: Darius Wave May 4 2013, 12:26 PM

Yep...the problems Cosmin mentioned are not the big level so the do not disturb while listening to the whole thing. Nice job my friend! You know ...first time You always listen to the music but as far as we are guitar players we still listen more for some details and then it goes to looking for the flaws ha ha ))

Posted by: eMGie May 4 2013, 06:44 PM

Thank you all for your feedback.

Its very helpful and inspiring.