Marcus Curtis
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Romanza Twist
I am a member of the Tulsa guitar society. I have been the go to guy for members to record their music. My studio is used to record most of the music for the society. CD's are recorded to be sold at functions by local members. This is a song by Local flamenco guitarist Lon De Ada. This is actually a popular classical guitar piece with a spanish twist. The song is called Romanza. http://soundcloud.com/marcus-curtis/romanza-twist Lon uses an authentic Flamenco guitar with tuning pegs that are wedged in at the top. They are pulled out and twisted to tighten the strings. This guitar has some natural buzz. The hard part was determining between the buzz of the guitar and distortion. I put this song up so 1. you could enjoy Lon's excellent playing and 2 you can see what we do here. Let me know if you would like to hear another piece we recorded. this recording is up temporarily. When Lon is ready to release his CD I will take it down. Needless to say this is but one guitar. This makes what he does all the more amazing.
post edited by Marcus Curtis - 2012/10/30 14:22:31
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/10/30 17:07:29
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SWEEEEET!!! Well, I definitely get the idea of what you guys do and it's great. Recording is really good and the guy is a great guitarist. I don't hear any buzz but I played in front of huge amps for years. I can still hear loud amps but have to wear hearing aids so my wife doesn't have to listen to the TV at +90! Tell your peeps that this is really nice!
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/10/30 18:23:28
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Oh yea that's a gorgeous and brilliant arrangement of that. Lon is truly gifted. I've been practicing the original basic arrangement of this for going on a year now, a wonderful piece but Lon made it so much greater than what it is. I'll have to get that CD when it’s out for sure.
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/10/30 19:37:27
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He's good with that fast right hand. I'd like to hear him get going with some lead runs at the same speed. I've heard guys who play this style do that and it's unreal.
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Marcus Curtis
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/10/30 19:46:07
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Evadianepug Thank you for your kind words. there is a natural buzz that comes from these instruments. I am Sorry to learn about your hearing loss. It is great that you can still hear the really important things like guitar amps.
Ohgrant I play the Christopher Parkening version of this and that was hard enough. When I heard him play this for a warm up I knew we had to record it. The other songs are just amazing. I will put a couple more up as we get them done. Thanks for listening.
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/10/30 21:29:41
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That is powerful - wow is this nice - my hats off the the player - he's great - the recording is first rate.
Post more when you have time - would love to hear more.
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/10/30 21:36:54
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magnificent performance... wonderful recording...
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Marcus Curtis
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/10/31 01:49:41
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The band19 he does have a good right hand. Flamenco has a different approach then Classical. The next song I post of Lon should have some fast runs in it working on 9 tunes now.
Mark The player is really good. He is one of 3 Flamenco players that the guitar society has. I am in discussions about recording the other guys too.
Notnat Thank you for commenting and listening
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/10/31 09:03:20
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Beautifully played and recorded.
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/10/31 10:26:24
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Oh man! This is wonderful. Thanks for sharing
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/10/31 10:32:21
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enjoyable music.... and a great talent. On the computer speakers it sounded really full, especially on the low end.... I would maybe lower the EQ a few db on the low end to lose the fullness of the low frequencies a bit.... I normally keep the tone controls (bass and treble) set to the 50% mark so I can have a reference when I listen to music...... if I turn the bass down from 12/straight up 50% to the 9 o'clock position it sounds much cleaner down there. Really nice job on the recording and the playing
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/10/31 11:09:19
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When I closed my eyes, it felt like he was right next to me. You're doing a great service, and I applaud you. Brilliant.
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/10/31 13:53:15
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This guy can play and the recording of him is magnificent. Hope you can put up more of this. I think you added just the right amount of reverb.
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/10/31 15:50:11
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Tipping my hat to the artist and the engineer! Awesome job Marcus. On my system it sounded just right. I listened to Flamenco when I was a little boy...have always like it...but can't play the first lick of it. Great production, BTW.
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Marcus Curtis
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/10/31 20:56:39
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Old55 Thanks for giving it a listen
Vechung I'm glad you liked it Thank you for the kind words
Guitarhacker Thanks for the advice and the insight.
Lynn He plays live here in Tulsa at events all the time. He has played the Tulsa State Fair a few times. I think I can find some videos of some of the events we played at on You Tube.
Starise More is on the way Thanks for the kind words.
tbosco tipping my hat back and saying thanks for the comments
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/10/31 22:25:11
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Wow--this is just great! :)
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Marcus Curtis
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/11/02 01:57:21
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Janet Thanks for taking the time to listen!
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/11/02 08:53:13
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Wow...second song I've listened to by you...
Love the guitar work....stellar!
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Marcus Curtis
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Re:Romanza Twist
2012/11/02 18:37:42
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cclarry Thank you for taking the time to listen and thanks for commenting
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