Randy's classical influences

zachrockafellow · Post by **zachrockafellow** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:30 am

Who was he influenced from? I'm sure he had a lot of classical music lying around at Musonia, but were there any composers who particularly influenced him?

Geo Sav · Post by **Geo Sav** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:47 am

Bach is a definite yes. That's a great question. I would like to know what classical guitarists he enjoyed and what pieces he loved to play.

Bongo Christ · Post by **Bongo Christ** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 10:13 am

Johann Pachelbel and Vivaldi, according to Kelle in Joel McIver's book.

sbjch1997 · Post by **sbjch1997** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 10:56 am

pachelbell was also a greaet influence on him. He moddelled Goodbye to Romance after pachelbbes canon in D

(source is Heavy Metal's Appropriation of Classical Virtuosity by Robert Walser

GUITARIDOL5682 · Post by **GUITARIDOL5682** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 1:21 pm

I remember UFO's Paul Chapman mentioning that he heard Randy playing his classical guitar backstage. He was playing the Stanley Myers's classic "Cavatina" (also known as "He Was Beautiful"), performed by classical guitarist John Williams for the 'Deer Hunter' film. A beautiful tune and one which would of sounded well nice coming from Randy's fingers.

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