Posted in Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar on Jul 31st, 2007
This Stratocaster with acoustic guitar accompaniment is a rich and soulful as acoustic music gets. Written originally for Watson and Company, the violin guitar duo that brought Darren to this style of music, the song broadens the frontier of acoustic music by the unlikely combination of the two families of guitar, electric and acoustic. Darren […]
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 30th, 2007
Without You - This classical guitar solo combines haunting jazz chords with the beautiful nylon string classical guitar tone for a jazz composition that completely evokes the title. Composed in 2004, it displays the delicate touch and phrasing that has become a trade mark of Darren Curtis Skanson’s classical guitar work. The right hand is […]
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 26th, 2007
“As you look for that moment of peace in your day, this solo classical guitar selection A Quiet Moment with My Guitar will take those worries away. I took this Tarrega guitar study, added a new intro, outro, a new section and retitled it. Its original title was Study in E Minor, but that was […]
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 25th, 2007
Originally Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach for high voice and piano, this version with classical guitar, double bass, cello, and violin retains the essence of the song. The slow but measured pace brings a serenity and peace to a world sorely lacking it. From the ‘Birthday Cantata’ in A flat Major, Sheep May Safely […]
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 24th, 2007
This theme and variations from Beethoven’s 7th Symphony Movement #2 Allegretto is a wonderful classical guitar trio adaptation of the famous work. The original Beethoven’s 7th Symphony Movement #2 Allegretto, like many of Beethoven’s compositions, is generally seen as a great work. Three classical guitars and a string trio of violins and cello make this […]
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 23rd, 2007
Recuerdos De La Alhambra by Tarrega - The classical guitar composition Recuerdos De La Alhambra means “Memories of the Alhambra.” The Alhambra is a is an ancient mosque, palace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, in southern Spain (known as Al-Andalus when the fortress was constructed). It occupies a hilly terrace on […]
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 21st, 2007
Schubert’s Ave Maria Classical Guitar Trio - If there is any song that exemplifies what is “Light Classical” it might be Schubert’s Ave Maria. Franz Schubert wrote this Ave Maria setting of the Catholic Mass component. Because the melody of Ave Maria is so long and flowing, I decided to make this arrangement for cello and guitar […]
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 21st, 2007
Johann Sebastian Bach and Charles Gounod - This lush instrumental arrangement of Ave Maria for classical guitar with classical guitar, violin, and cello captures the reverence and beauty of this timeless piece. Written in 1852, Ave Maria by Gounod and Bach is a wedding music favorite right along side
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 21st, 2007
This composition by Francisco Tarrega is a staple of the classical guitar repertoire. Along with his other master works Recuerdos De La Alhambra and the adaptation of the Chopin classic Reverie, Capricio Arabé showcases all the wonderful colors and
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 19th, 2007
Valse No.15 (Lullaby) - Johannes Brahms (1833-97) Although many listeners may regard Brahms as one of the last bastions of the Romantic Period, Johannes was not a mainstream Romantic, but rather maintained a Classical sense of form and logic within his works. This lullaby and waltz performed on classical guitar with cellos and violins showcases […]
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 18th, 2007
Rondo For Michael (When I leave This Earth) Classical guitar sounds beautiful when used in alternate tunings. This composition for the classical guitar with string trio makes use of not only a beautiful “open” tuning but
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 17th, 2007
“As a musical instrument, Spanish guitar is also called a classical guitar. However, musically it is a style unto itsself. Spanish guitar had its roots in 2 camps, Vienese Classical music and traditional Flamenco music. Early Spanish composers like Gasper Sanz wrote in the Vienese classical style and would not be recognized today as ‘Spanish’ […]
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 16th, 2007
“Composed when Beethoven was completely deaf, Ode To Joy is an amazing accomplishment. This arrangement of Ode To Joy for classical guitar and string ensemble takes the immortal composition to a new level with a driving triplet feel. I hope this classical guitar re-arrangement says the 1 thing Beethoven was trying
Posted in Acoustic Jazz on Jul 15th, 2007
“This music says so much about Miles Davis and has so many connotations that words do not do it justice. Is it about time, a measure of distance, or Miles Davis the man? I think of Miles often when I play this classical guitar tune. I feel Miles Davis‘
Posted in Recording Studio Sessions on Jul 15th, 2007
MCC of the Rockies continued work for their upcoming CD when Kent and Sarah joined us at CCM Recording Studios in Denver this Saturday by recording lead vocals on
Posted in Recording Studio Sessions on Jul 14th, 2007
Cello master Wayne Templeman joined classical guitarist Darren Curtis Skanson and producer Tom Capek at CCM Recording Studios to add strings to Darren’s brand new
Posted in Recording Studio Sessions on Jul 13th, 2007
Darren Curtis Skanson was at CCM Recording Studios this week recording a new classical guitar composition called When Evening Comes. The selection is for the upcoming Acoustitherapy release Nature Walk due to be
Posted in Recording Studio Sessions on Jul 12th, 2007
Manuel Molina, world famous latin Jazz guitarist, recorded a new version of his previously released single “Sweetheart” at CCM Studios today. Manuel invited The Skanson Strings Cellist Kevin Johnson to
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 12th, 2007
Minuet (Savannah) for classical guitar - A minuet, sometimes spelled menuet, is a social dance of French origin for two persons, usually in 3/4 time. The word was adapted, under the influence of the Italian minuetto, from the French menuet, meaning small, pretty, and delicate. This minuet in binary form features a captivatingly sweet melody […]
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 11th, 2007
Mi Verdadero Amor Te Esperare’ (My True Love I’ll Wait For You) Darren Curtis Skanson
This classical guitar composition has a definate Latin Jazz feel . In comparison to American Jazz, Latin Jazz employs straight rhythm, rather than
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 10th, 2007
“Andrew York’s Faire is a wonderful classical guitar composition. I first heard this piece when a friend of mine, Andrew Thomas Harling, was playing it at a gig we were doing together. The soft bridge section really floored me and I knew
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 5th, 2007
“Dedos De Platino” means fingers of platinum. This solo Flamenco guitar selection is a great example of the raw emotion of the style. Flamenco is one of the great European nonacademic musical forms. More than simply a type of folk music, flamenco embodies a complex musical and cultural tradition. Although considered part of the culture […]
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 4th, 2007
Classical Guitar Home Page of Classical Gas 2000 - This “Classical Gas” still uses the classical guitar as its central instrument but has a chamber orchestra to fill out the sound. Even without the percusion, Darren’s nimble classical guitar licks and driving style will have your foot tapping.The original classical guitar recording of Classical Gas by […]
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 3rd, 2007
Classical guitar with cello and violin. Capriccio or caprice is a piece of music usually fairly free in form and of a lively character. The term has been applied to a variety of works for many instruments including classical guitar. Johannes Brahms wrote many capriccios for piano during the later years of his life, all […]
Posted in Classical Guitar on Jul 3rd, 2007
Classical guitar with strings. “Villa Lobos is such a great composer. Combining classical roots with his Brazillian influences, he creates pieces that retain a Bach like structure but features exotic harmonies. This Prelude is one of
