“Who you are is defined by what you’re willing to struggle for. People who enjoy the struggles of a gym are the ones who run triathlons and have chiseled abs and can bench-press a small house. People who enjoy long workweeks and the politics of the corporate ladder are the ones who climb to the top of it. People who enjoy the stresses and uncertainties of the starving artist lifestyle are ultimately the ones who live it and make it. This is not about willpower or grit. This is not another admonishment of “no pain, no gain.” This is the most simple and basic component of life: our struggles determine our successes. Our problems birth our happiness, along with slightly better, slightly upgraded problems. See: it’s a never-ending upward spiral. And if you think at any point you’re allowed to stop climbing, I’m afraid you’re missing the point. Because the joy is in the climb itself.” ― Mark Manson, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*^k
Month: May 2018
Rebeca Oliveira
Here are two great videos via Siccas Guitars of Portuguese guitarist, Rebeca Oliveira. In the first she flies through her wonderful transcription of Carlos Seixas’ Sonata Nº24. In the second video, she effortlessly plays Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s 1st movement or sketch of the grand 24 Caprichos de Goya. Superb sound, superb playing, superb guitarist, superb guitars!
Yuri Liberzon playing Piazzolla’s Oblivion
Here is a new and beautifully shot video of guitar wonder Yuri Liberzon playing a great arrangement of Astor Piazzolla’s Oblivion. Yuri’s interpretations are so crisp, clear, and elegant. It is treat to hear more Piazzolla from his guitar.
Yuri recently released a CD of Piazzolla’s music. Check it out here.
And, if you’ve followed Six String Journal, there is a great interview in this and some subsequent posts where Yuri shares some great advice on playing.
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