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skog_prog 
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 Topic: Classical guitar in progPosted: June 10 2017 at 12:53 |
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I'm looking for albums that have a lot of classical guitar on them. Albums like Kveldssanger by Ulver. Albums that are kind of melancholic and dark are preferred but any suggestions are appreciated.
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grantman
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Posted: June 11 2017 at 08:02 |
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hamburger concerto by focus ,metaphmorsis steve hackett
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Thandrus
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Posted: June 22 2017 at 00:35 |
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I think you'd be interesting in checking this musician out. He plays on acoustic (not classical) guitar, but his albums have excellent classical feel a bit reminiscent of Mike Oldfield's.
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prog4evr
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Posted: June 27 2017 at 04:42 |
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Definitely many (early) recordings by Steve Hackett (1978-1985: as he willfully admits inspiration from the classical genre). Also, give Dave Bainbridge "Veil of Gossamer" a try - a lot of good classical inspiration on that unfortunately little-known album (came out in 2003...)
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chopper
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Posted: June 27 2017 at 05:19 |
Yes, particularly "Midsummer Nights Dream", which is classical guitar/orchestra.
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Thatfabulousalien
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Posted: June 27 2017 at 06:08 |
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Roundabout is an obvious example, as is many Gentle Giant and Elp songs.
Henry Cow (Fred Frith on guitar) does it all the time, there are some of those moments on Industry especially!
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Classical music isn't dead, it's more alive than it's ever been. It's just not on MTV.
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kenethlevine
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Posted: June 27 2017 at 12:52 |
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this is actually a bonus track from Hero and Heroine |
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cstack3
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Posted: June 27 2017 at 13:41 |
Thanks! I love H&H, and have never heard that song!! OP might enjoy Blackmore's Night, Ritchie plays classical guitar (nylon string) with a pick. |
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noni
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Posted: June 27 2017 at 16:09 |
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Anthony Phillips
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Kepler62
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Posted: June 27 2017 at 20:25 |
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Replayer
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Posted: June 27 2017 at 21:45 |
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Gordon Giltrap's prog trilogy (Visionary, Perilous Journey, Fear of the Dark) has plenty of acoustic guitar, but Gordon's background is in folk music rather than classical. Nevertheless, he developed his own technique and is a master of acoustic guitar. Also, the remastered Visionary CD includes a guitar concerto in three movements that he recorded at the time but never released.
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Hrychu
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Posted: June 28 2017 at 05:58 |
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Loads of classical guitar in this little gem. Edited by Hrychu - June 28 2017 at 05:59 |
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The.Crimson.King
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Posted: June 28 2017 at 11:14 |
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How about the excellent '83 debut album by Bacamarte, "Depois Do Fim"? It's loaded with classical guitar played in the flamenco style
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: June 28 2017 at 12:18 |
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I see Focus has got a mention but not Jan Akkerman's solo albums. The focus is more on classical guitar than what he did in Focus (hoho). Try out Tabernakel and Eli
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Magnum Vaeltaja
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Posted: June 30 2017 at 09:37 |
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Spanish eclectic group Goma should appeal to you. Their sole album, 14 de Abril has some splendid classical guitar work on it.
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Nogbad_The_Bad
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Posted: June 30 2017 at 09:47 |
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Sky feature John William's classical guitar prominently on all their material.
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Ian
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