Godin: Grand Concert 'Ambiance' Guitar

Dale Harris plays the new Godin Grand Concert 'Ambiance' guitar!

I am very pleased to announce that I have just aquired Godin's fantastic Grand Concert 'Ambiance' guitar. I will be playing this superb instrument in my concerts this year and onwards. I love the plugged-in tone of the Godin Ambiance and the variety of blended sounds that it provides thanks to the dual blended pick-up system. I am also very relieved that this guitar yet again removes yet more of the barriers in the amplification of the Spanish guitar. It is high-time that the problem of projecting classical guitars to larger audiences is solved. Thus, I believe that Godin's Grand Concert guitars goes much of the way into negating the majority of issues. The added bonus is that you get excellent playability from the ebony fretboard and all at a great price (roughly a third or more of a handmade concert classical).

If you are in the UK, I will be playing the Godin guitars at the Guitar Fest (South Hill Park, Bracknell) on Saturday 30th April (also the amazing Antonio Forcione will be performing there).

 You can find out more about Godin Guitars at their website, www.godinguitars.com.


Dale Harris

UPDATE 22/April/2011: Here are the results of my soundtest with the GODIN GRAND CONCERT AMBIANCE, free listen (click on the link and the music opens and automatically plays)

Two New Guitar Videos From Dale Harris

Here's some solo guitar video footage taken from a recent concert, 13-Feb-2011, St Peters Church, UK.

1. Medley For Classical Guitar (Arr. Dale Harris)
i: Message In A Bottle (The Police)
ii: Californication (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
iii: Day Tripper (The Beatles)
Played on A Guitar By Stephen Hill




2. Le Chat Noir (Dale Harris)
Played on a Les Paul Custom with a Line-6 Looper

Free MP3 CRYPTOGRAPH FOR PABLO: Dale Harris - Classical/Jazz-Fusion

I'm making a new track available today on free MP3 listen for a short period. Cryptograph For Pablo combines drums, electric bass guitar plus an array of guitars: classical acoustic steel-strung and electric guitar.
Whilst the majority of  my commercial releases are based in the classical tradition, my Dark Tales CD gives you a flavour of part of my vision for a new direction in guitar music.

LISTEN TO 'CRYPTOGRAPH FOR PABLO' FROM DARK TALES HERE!

Best regards,

Dale

Dale Harris: 5 Free MP3's from 'Dark Tales'

Hi, I'm making a new track available today on free MP3 listen for a short period.

I'm extremely proud of the sound of the track CRUISE CONTROL as it combines drums, electric bass guitar plus an array of guitars: classical acoustic steel-strung, electric and a midi-triggering synth electric guitar.

To complete the fusion, the guitars are being played in both common right-hand techniques: 1) with a plectrum and 2) with the nails
Whilst a majority of my commercial releases are based in the classical tradition, my Dark Tales CD gives you a flavour of part of my vision for a new direction in guitar music.

LISTEN TO CRUISE CONTROL FROM DARK TALES HERE!

You will find four other tracks from this CD in this link, see what you think. Any comments that you may have will be welcomed.


Best regards,


Dale

REVERIE ON A HILL - Dale Harris, Guitar

CD Title: Reverie On a Hill
Artist: Dale Harris, guitar
Genre: Classical (Solo/Instrumental)
Catalogue number: CMZ003
Record Label: Cryptogram Records Ltd.
© Copyright-Cryptogram Records Ltd.
Barcode: 5060118670132

Reverie On A Hill by Classical-Spanish & acoustic guitarist Dale Harris that especially features world premiere transcriptions of Schumann's Kinderszenen op.15, Wagner's Tristan And Isolde and works by Bach, Giuliani, Handel, Harris and Vivaldi. Performed on a guitar made by Stephen Hill.

Track Listings:

1. Sonata in E Major, K.380, L.23 4:39
2. Kinderszenen, Op.15: I. Strange Lands and Folk 1:46
3. Kinderszenen, Op.15: Ii. Intriguing Story 1:12
4. Kinderszenen, Op.15: Iii. Playing Tag 0:46
5. Kinderszenen, Op.15: Iv. Pleading Child 0:50
6. Kinderszenen, Op.15: V. Abundant Good Fortune 2:20
7. Kinderszenen, Op.15: Vi. a Momentous Incident 1:07
8. Kinderszenen, Op.15: Vii. Dreaming - Reverie 3:03
9. Kinderszenen, Op.15: Viii. Around the Fireplace 1:08
10. Kinderszenen, Op.15: Ix. the Young Knight Rides the Toy Horse 0:55
11. Kinderszenen, Op.15: X. Quite Serious 1:45
12. Kinderszenen, Op.15: Xi. the Scary Man 2:36
13. Kinderszenen, Op.15: Xii. Child At Bedtime 2:02
14. Kinderszenen, Op.15: Xiii. the Young Poet Speaks 2:39
15. Variations On a Theme By Handel, Op.107 9:56
16. Suite 11 for Keyboard in D Minor: Sarabande 7:28
17. Concerto for Two Mandolins in G Major, Rv.532: Andante 3:23
18. Piano Sonata in C Major, K.330: Ii. Andante Cantabile 8:14
19. Tristan Und Isolde: Act 1 - Prelude 10:18
20. Tristan Und Isolde: Act 3 - Prelude 3:45
21. Cryptogram 1:13
22. The Well-tempered Clavier, Bwv.846: Book 1. Prelude in C Major 2:39

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DARK TALES (CD) - DALE HARRIS / JEZ HENDERSON

CD Title: Dark Tales
Artist: Dale Harris / Jez Henderson / Robert Hermans / Caroline Nemorin
Genre: Jazz Fusion / Instrumental / Classical
Catalogue number: CMZ002
Record Label: Cryptogram Records Ltd.
© Copyright-Cryptogram Records Ltd.
Barcode: 5060118671313

Dark Tales is an exciting and unique project that combines elements of quasi-impressionist classical, Latin-jazz infused with Nuevo-Spanish undertones, and experimental improvisations. The line-up consists of two English musicians: guitarist Dale Harris (better known as a concert Classical/Spanish guitarist) and Jez Henderson (drums/percussion) plus some special guests. All of the tracks introduce original compositions by Harris, Henderson and Hermans. The result is a musically satisfying and open-minded outing. Harris sounds rejuvenated and refreshed in this format, as he switches between Classical, Steel-string acoustic and an electric guitar that he often plays in combination with a midi-triggered guitar synthesizer. The result produces some luminous timbres and textures that eases the usual hard attack of the electric guitar. This is a fascinating original collection of music by some of the finest creative contemporary musicians in the field today.

Track Listings:

1. Brother And Sister 5:34
2. Fantasia For Ayrton Senna 7:05
3. Dark Tales (part I) 4:24
4. Dark Tales (part II AKA Headache From Hell) 1:29
5. Dark Tales (parts III-IV-V) 7:33
6. Balaclava Road 3:01
7. Out Back (part I) 5:30
8. Out Back (part II) 3:56
9. Cruise Control 7:59
10. I Found A Shell 2:11

Buy Dark Tales - Dale Harris & Jez Henderson £8.99

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ESPIRITU DE LA GUITARRA (CD) - DALE HARRIS CLASSICAL GUITAR

CD Title: Espiritu De La Guitarra
Artist: Dale Harris, guitar
Genre: Classical (Solo/Instrumental)
Catalogue number: CMZ001
Record Label: Cryptogram Records Ltd.
© Copyright-Cryptogram Records Ltd.
Barcode: 5060118672310

The first solo guitar release by Dale Harris: "Espiritu de la Guitarra" (release date 18-Apr-06), featuring inventive and sensitive new interpretations of classic guitar music from Spain and Paraguay. Works by Barrios, Sor, Albeniz, de Murcia & Tarrega.

Track Listings:

1. Waltz Op.8, No. 4 (Barrios) 5:22
2. Una Limosna Por El Amor De Dios (Barrios) 3:33
3. Choro De Saudade (Barrios) 6:33
4. La Romanesca (Sor) 1:59
5. Minuet Op.22 (Sor) 4:01
6. Minuet Op.25 (Sor) 3:07
7. La Folia De Espana Op15, No.1 (Sor) 4:28
8. Asturias (Albeniz) 7:57
9. Prelude (de Murcia) 2:18
10. Allegro (de Murcia) 1:01
11. Recuerdos De La Alhambra (Tarrega) 4:06
12. Adelita Mazurca (Tarrega) 2:00
13. Lagrima Preludio (Tarrega) 2:36

Amazon: Buy Espiritu De La Guitarra - Dale Harris, guitar £4.99

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2 Classical Guitar MP3's Free: Vivaldi & Wagner

Free listen: 2 complete MP3's. Dale Harris guitar:

1. Vivaldi: Andante (from Concerto In G) RV.532 / 2. Wagner: Prelude Act III Tristan & Isolde
(click above to open in a new window)

Both transcribed for guitar by Dale Harris. Both originals were composed for Orchestra.
The guitar by Stephen Hill and both tracks are taken from the Dale Harris CD 'Reverie On A Hill'.

DH

Chris White & The New Victorians

I played electric and acoustic guitars on a CD by Chris White and The New Victorians.

The new CD is being previewed here (wma audio format):

1. Summer Sunshine
2. I'll Be There For You
3. Catch a Train
4. Graveyard Town

Musicians include:

Chris White: Vocals, Guitar
Dale Harris: Guitars
Rob Hermans: Guitars
Jez Henderson: Drums, Percussion, Programming, Producer & Engineer

DH Dec 2010

The Dale Harris Official Merchandise Store Launch!

You can now purchase Official Merchandise from the Dale Harris Store:

DH, 11-Dec-2010

Dale Harris: Guitar Music On Video - Watch Here For Free!

I have been frequently asked to provide a link to a compilation of my guitar videos. So here's a link to a playlist that is by no means comprehensive but will give you a guide to my music. The majority of videos are from live performances.

DALE HARRIS ACOUSTIC GUITAR MUSIC VIDEOS (click here)

Dale Harris, December 11 2010

You've Got To Be More Than A Genius! (or 'Be Different')

This is a thought regarding something that happened at a gig last night. In preparation for a forthcoming solo 'variety-guitar' concert (where I play many different guitars in contrasting genres), I took out a guitar that seldom sees the light of day (as I prefer playing classical guitars). I decided to play three guitar pieces and one requires hundreds of tuning peg pitch changes. This achieves an effect similar to the pedal-steel or Hawaiian guitar. I got the feeling that most people hadn't seen this (trick) before. The guitarists in the audience were busy figuring out what was going on whilst the lay-men were just staring. Some people laughed, and the die-hard inbred types, well, god knows what they thought (they probably wanted more Elvis Presley or something old and well-known).

The 'trick', like most magic, isn't new. A well-known guitarist whom I saw play many times used to tour round the UK in the 1980's doing the same trick, and he used to get much a very similar reaction. His time in the U.K. was much less-successful than his later reception in the U.S.A.

These days, as I practice mostly classical and reserve the other styles for just airing at concerts so I don't take playing non-classical music that seriously. It's a bit of fun and hopefully injects some much needed variety. Now, I still see and read about many very clever solo musicians (especially guitarists) and they seem to fall into the same trap. Do one thing, stick to that one style and hope for the best. That approach might just work if you are in Nashville although the competition is stiff but it generally does not work. Take classical guitar concerts; very clever, great music, complex, beautiful and artistic but it does not attract the masses (half-masses would do!). I always wanted to be a classical guitar performer and the recitals I've done have reinforced my present view that too much of one thing (for entertainment, not intellectual purposes) is a bad idea. I wasn't under illusions in my experience taking just the one unusual guitar to perform with in a short three-song show and performing my allotted pieces in that style and sound. For me, it was practicing an aspect for my solo show. Certainly being an instrumentalist in London and performing in one style only just isn't enough.

Funnily enough, Ive taken that annoying blue guitar to many of my serious classical recitals.

DH





What counts is not shock-value or cleverness,

Dale Harris: Listen For FREE! Cavatina (Deer Hunter) & Romance (Jeux interdits)

FREE LISTEN MP3's by Dale Harris.

Ive attached an MP3 player. I've lost count of the times that I've been asked to record my versions of these pieces. Both were recorded on a guitar that was made by Stephen Hill (Granada, Spain). These tracks were recorded some time ago but as my hand injury has delayed the release on my next CD somewhat, I've decided to allow these tracks to be streamed so that you can see what I've been up to recently.

LINK: Cavatina (Deer Hunter) & Romance (Jeux interdits)

Who knows if these will be on the next CD. I guess this depends on the reaction I get (groans of 'oh no! not another recording of these pieces'!).

Anyway, I hope you like them!

Best regards,

Dale