Bach's beloved Prelude to Cello Suite I. Originally in G, transposed to D for guitar. Performed by William Wilson on Feb 16, 2022. Take 3 of 3.

Guitar: La Cañada - Catedral 74
Mics: Milab DC 196
Studio: Bright St. Studios

Prelude to Cello Suite I - J.S. Bach

There are many one hit wonders out there, even in Classical Music. Take the Canon in D by Pachelbel...heard anything else by Pachelbel lately? Me neither! Another one hit wonder might be guitarist Daniel Fortea. His version of Malagueña is played around the world, but not much of his other music is known. Which is a shame! Here's your chance to hear one of his other works, his Estudios Poeticos Dialogando.

Estudios Poéticos Dialogando - D. Fortea

The origin of the Peteneras is unknown. Some say that it comes from an ancient Hebraic chant, some that it originated in the city of Patenera de la Rivera, and others that it started with a woman named Petenera, a scorned lover who vowed revenge and all men!

Recorded on a Guitarras Romero Flamenco Negra

Microphones: Milab DC 196

Peteneras - Flamenco Guitar

Although the rhythm is similar to the Peteneras, alternating between a 2 and a 3 feel, the mood of the Guajiras is much more festive. It is an Ida y Vuelta Flamenco style, where music of Latin America was incorporated into a traditional Flamenco style.

Recorded on a Guitarras Romero Negra
Microphones: Milab DC196s
Bright Street Studios, Spring Valley CA

Guajiras - Solo Flamenco Guitar

A piece with a fascinating history. It was originally attributed to 18-th century composer Albinoni and supposedly discovered by 20-th century biographer Rema Giazotto. Later it was revealed that Giazotto had found only a small segment of the opening melody and chord structure and it is now believed he wrote most of it himself. 
However it was written, it is a hauntingly beautiful but melancholy piece. This arrangement by Jason Waldron, and performed by William Wilson. More on william at Facebook.com/wmwilsonguitar .

Sad Music for Classical Guitar

Albinoni Adagio for Solo Guitar

One of the most famous opera duets, arranged for four guitars. Track featured on WIlliam Wilson's Classical Guitar Music for Reading and Studying available on itunes / Apple Music at: https://itun.es/us/MKBj-

Delibés - Lakme - Flower Duet for Classical Guitar

An easy version of the famous Leyenda by Isaac Albéniz. Also known as Asturias, it is one of the most loved of melodies for the Classical Guitar. This version was arranged and recorded by William Wilson. The sheet music is available at http://www.ClassicalGuitarEditions.com/?p=241

Leyenda - EASY - Classical Guitar

From my album Flamencolele, Flamenco music for Ukulele and Guitar. Inspired by the Gipsy Kings as well as Rodrigo and Gabriela, this piece explores both traditional Flamenco (F# "Major Phrygian") as well as contemporary "pop" harmonies. The melody and improvised solo are performed on the Ukulele. The title was given by my sister Anna and means "The Beauty of Life". For more on this project visit Flamencolele.com.

La Belleza de la Vida

Well I wasn't going to record Malagueña for my Flamencolele album but, then my friend and student David Jones requested it, so here it is.
A little back story on this one. About 20 years ago I had the good fortune of seeing Sonny Rollins in concert. At one point in the evening, the great saxophonist, starts playing the opening bar to St. Thomas, his most famous tune. The crowd goes crazy! And, that's it. After 8 bars of St. Thomas he changes tunes and never comes back, leaving the audience scratching their heads. 
Hilarious!  
So it's in that spirit that I present Maui-gueña. It includes the famous Malagueña melody at three points. Two are fairly obvious and one is a little tricky to find. And thanks to David Jones for the fun title. Hope you like it! 
And for bonus points, what meter is it in?

Maui-gueña

An original composition by William Wilson commissioned by Ernie Grimm for his wife Mary. Ernie asked that it be "sweet with a hint of sad." The piece is a duet with the melody played by the ukulele and the accompaniment by the guitar. It begins with a "Slack Key" guitar riff and later moves into a Flamenco section inspired by the Rodeña. The guitar is tuned to an open tuning in both Hawaiian "Slack Key" as well as traditional Spanish "Rodeña." (D A D F# B E)
It will be featured on the upcoming album Flamencolele, for more information visit Flamencolele.com .

Maria

A "fight" song for Ukulele and Guitar. All sounds are created with the guitar (tapping while strumming) Using a technique where the left hand taps chords while the right hand strikes the face of the guitar.
Featured on my album Flamencolele, more at Flamencolele.com.

Olé-Kulele

Also for my Flamencolele album, Ramblin Gal has a little bit of a swing quality to it. Great name chosen by Stephanie Giuffre. For Ukulele and 7-string guitar.

Ramblin' Gal

“Puntos de Alegría” was inspired by the Gipsy Kings song “Alegrías” as well as Los Indios Tabajaras. Like the Gipsy Kings song, “Puntos de Alegría” is actually a rhumba. Listen for the counterpoint section where both guitar and Ukulele are playing interlocking melodies. The name was chosen by Alicia Schwarz after her high spirited pooch Mickey!

Flamencolele

Puntos de Alegría

The famous "Volare" for solo Ukulele. Performed by William Wilson. More on his Ukulele playing on Flamencolele.com

Volare - Solo Ukulele

Bach's beautiful Air on A G-String, makes a great wedding processional. If you enjoy this track, check me out at Facebook.com/wmwilsonguitar . Thanks!

Air on a "G" String: Classical Guitar

Malagueña

Malaguena: Flamenco Guitar

Romanza: Spanish Guitar

An original piece in the Nuevo Flamenco style. A slightly dark exploration of the phrygian mode.

Santiago: Guitar with Percussion

An early version of "No Queda Nada," written and performed by William Wilson. Recorded using a PRS electric guitar and Teodoro Perez Classical guitar. From an upcoming release. For more on William visit facebook.com/wmwilsonguitar

No Queda Nada

A quick version of one of my favorite Beethoven pieces. Taken from Beethoven's 9th, it's an unforgettable melody. If you enjoy it please check out Facebook.com/wmwilsonguitar .

Ode to Joy

"Andando na chuva (walking in the rain, I pictured this in my mind, walking down a crooked street in brazil while a soft rain is falling)" - Syd Logan.

A tune in the Nuevo Flamenco style, written in G Mixolydian. Written and performed by William Wilson. Check out www.FaceBook.com/wmwilsonguitar

Andando Na Chuva - Original Nuevo Flamenco

"Encima de las Nubes" - Above the Clouds
Soaring above the clouds, gliding through the sky. 

Latin tune with some Jazz and rock influences.

Encima de las Nubes

Meditative piece by Claude Debussy, arranged for Classical Guitar. Performed by William Wilson ( facebook.com/wmwilsonguitar )

Clair de Lune: Classical Guitar

An arrangement for Classical Guitar of Purcell's "When I am Laid" taken from his opera "Dido and Aeneas." Hauntingly beautiful, it is constructed from a repeating bass line or ground bass. The sheet music is available for free at ClassicalGuitarEditions.com

Dido's Lament or "When I Am Laid"

Soleá (or Soleares) is called the "mother of flamenco" because it's rhythmic pattern is the source for so many Flamenco styles, including Alegrías and Bulerías. It is based on a twelve beat pattern built from the combination of one bar of 6/8 and and one bar of 3/4, but with the first beat silent. 
Recorded Aug. 1 - 2, 2012 on a Yamaha CG172SF in Spring Valley, CA.
More on my music at Facebook.com/wmwilsonguitar.

Soleares - Traditional Flamenco

One of the most well known pieces from Segovia's twenty studies by Fernando Sor, Estudio No. 5 is a reflective and beautiful classical guitar piece. Recorded by William Wilson on a Teodoro Perez guitar. More on william at Facebook.com/wmwilsonguitar

Estudio No. 5 - Moderato - Fernando Sor

Pachelbel's Canon is one of the most well known Classical pieces ever written. Ironically it was completely forgotten for nearly 200 years, until it was republished in 1919. Presently it is most often heard as a bridal procession. This version was performed by William Wilson on a  Teodoro Perez Classical Guitar. More on William at Facebook.com/wmwilsonguitar

Canon In D - Classical Guitar

Erik Satie's music is romantic, but understated. Lush, but austere. His work's are a precursor to the minimalism seen in the 20th century. This recording is of his best known piece, Gymnopedie No. 1. Recorded on classical guitar by William Wilson. More on  William at Facebook.com/wmwilsonguitar .

Gymnopedie No. 1

The beautiful "Meditation" by Jules Massenet, performed on Classical Guitar by William Wilson.

Meditation

On the day Segovia died the printed music of El Noi de la Mare was found on his music stand. Originally a Catalonian Christmas Song, El Noi de la Mare has become a standard in the Classical Guitar repertoire. Performed by William Wilson (Facebook.com/wmwilsonguitar)

El Noi de la Mare

The second from Satie's beautiful collection of Gymnopédies arranged for classical guitar. Performed by William Wilson. (Facebook.com/wmwilsonguitar)

Gymnopédie No. 2 - Guitar

Recorded live at Founder's Chapel of the University of San Diego on April 13, 2013. Featuring William Wilson, guitar and Jeff Basile, cello.

Trumpet Tune - Henry Purcell - Live!

Bach's Arioso from Cantata BWV 156 arranged for guitar by William Wilson. Sheet music available at ClassicalGuitarEditions.com.

Calming Music for Classical Guitar

Arioso - J.S. Bach

Abridged version of Rachmaninoff's Vocalise for Classical Guitar. Sheet music available on ClassicalGuitarEditions.com .

Rachmaninoff's Vocalise for Guitar

Guitarist William Wilson performs Spanish and Classical guitar in San Diego, CA. Follow him at www.facebook.com/wmwilsonguitar .

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