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I have been learning classical guitar lately, and in looking for modern composers I discovered Andrew York (no small name, but I hadn't heard of him before). I
by coldpie 6y ago
I have been learning classical guitar lately, and in looking for modern composers I discovered Andrew York (no small name, but I hadn't heard of him before). I watched/listened to his full unedited 1991 performance[1] and it was a really captivating experience, especially as a new student to the instrument. He tunes the instrument on-stage, including changing tunings entirely; discusses some of the pieces; the long pauses between pieces are captured. All stuff Mr Petzold describes. Definitely a different experience from listening to an album, and I look forward to doing more of it.
As a complete aside, Petzold's "Code" book is one of the best computing books I've ever read, and totally informed my career after I read it in high school.
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF5Pc6YjRqA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF5Pc6YjRqA