Just in time for the weekend I have posted the second half of my exclusive interview with Laurence Juber. In this section LJ goes into detail about the characteristics and uses of different guitars, and then discusses composing for film, his recording process, and his overall goals in his composing and recording career. LJ also [...]
Well Laurence Juber has done it again, or rather, YOU have done it again!
The response to my review of LJ Plays The Beatles Vol. 2 has been ENORMOUS! This blog has had more than 1 hit per minute since the minute I posted it. The response so far has broken the previous record, held by [...]
A new album from Laurence Juber is always cause for celebration in the guitar-loving community, and there has probably been no greater anticipation than for LJ Plays The Beatles Vol. 2. It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years since LJ sent shock waves through the guitar world with the original LJ [...]
You might not think that harp guitar and piano would make a good duo, but that would just mean that you have not heard Brad Hoyt’s new CD Together Alone. The CD is a collection of 14 of Mr. Hoyt’s songs with Brad on piano and different guests on harp guitar. The sounds from this [...]
Yesterday I had to go to the dentist for some work that I had been putting off. It turned out to be a great experience because both on my way there and coming back home I got my first listen to Adam del Monte’s fantastic new CD así lo síento yo. How could I think [...]
Many of us know Laurence Juber as an incredible guitarist, and most know that he is a fine composer for the guitar. You may not know that LJ has been quite active as a film composer over the years, in addition to playing for films and TV.
I have just received this clip from NBC’s Dateline [...]
There is a lot of hype around music but as I hope you have noticed I try to avoid it. This has two benefits: I can give my honest opinions, and when something really outstanding comes along the praise should mean much more.
Today is a day that I can pull out all the stops on [...]
Back on June 13 I wrote about the wonderful guitarist Lily Afshar. I have just had the opportunity to listen to her CD Hemispheres and I find her even more extraordinary. The degree to which she has expanded the repertoire of classical guitar, and guitar in general, is amazing. Her playing has inspired quite a [...]
I get a lot of mediocre CDs sent to me, along with a few truly bad ones. I listen to them all. I used to think that this was a waste of time until I realized that the really good ones stood out clearly on first listen. This was the case with Past Present by [...]
I love writing this blog and I am overjoyed that it is being read in over 95 countries now! I am pleased that so many of you are interested in my opinions and thoughts because they are my own. I am not paid for writing nor do I accept advertising so that I can write [...]