A (not so) typical concert day

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Ай бұрын

Hi guys! Here's a little 'day in the life' from a recent concert day :)
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@no1jacko13 Ай бұрын

Dear Alexandra, I have to say I really like these videos you are making. Your style is super relaxed and feels more like chatting to a friend. Keep it up Cheers Jack

@xpump876 21 күн бұрын

Im 67 and had studied Classical guitar and Lute since my late teens. I attended a Music Conservatory and taught and played professionally for many decades. (pop music and classical) You Tube presents an entirely new generation of players from the Segovia, J.Bream,J.Williams,C.Parkening that were the best at that time in history. Alexandra is a fantastic artist and so very young to have those chops. I hope the best for her career

@mariposagoldenboy1 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that behind-the-scenes on the day of our recital. Hope things are going well for you. I really enjoy your playing.

@raminkhonsari2117 Ай бұрын

This was awesome, i always wondered how much good players are stressed before their performance

@richstone2627 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@terrythomas3755 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Alex.

@freude1950 Ай бұрын

Hi Alexandra, thank you for sharing your thoughts and emotions. It's so good to have this feeling of closeness, it makes me feel more than just your fan but a friend

@timrooth6045 Ай бұрын

You spoil us 🙏

@DimsMusic Ай бұрын

Hahahaha that 5:30 transformation was so cute, made me laugh!! You look so beautiful in that costume btw! Cheers from Reutlingen Alexandra, still keeping warm memories for that concert and short chat with you in the meantime .. hope to see you again in Germany very soon!

@gooeylewie Ай бұрын

Let me know when you come to the US!

@user-qm7nw7vd5s Ай бұрын

Nice! I know lots of people in NYC who play live gigs in the East Village, carrying their instruments and even a small amp down the street, from one club, music bar, to the next. Then if all goes well, we hit a local bar and party into 3 or 4 am.

@McEnroe911 Ай бұрын

Fun video. Thanks!! 😊

@user-zd5yg1zj1v Ай бұрын

Incredibly beautiful music and very interesting video. Thank you Alexandera 👍👏🌹🌹🌹💕.

@kazuki-fer9044 Ай бұрын

I did spot the electric guitar way before it was mentioned. 2 years ago, I started my journey with distorition guitar, but I will never forget my clasical guitar. I have played on the same one for the past 19 years (not on a professional level). I still practice the pieces I love while trying to gain more skill with distortion guitar. It is nice to see what it looks like back of stage. Keep on rocking! 😊🤘

@emilstefanov5864 Ай бұрын

This is just the loveliest vlog entry ever! Quick question about the warmup excercise - I assume, but obv may be wrong - that starts at 2:17: does it have a name and/or how could one go about learning it? Seems both quite the neat finger warmer-upper And sounds so cool at the same time! P.s. Your practice partner is kinda cute ^^

@Rapha_Carpio Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time and the effort of recording and doing this video. You were really nervous and anxious 😬 but feels really real the video 🎉❤❤

@gerardovillalobos4118 Ай бұрын

Eres única y particularmente original Alexandra 😘

@paulgerards6494 Ай бұрын

Dank je wel Alex. voor deze inkijk in jouw drukke maar oh zo leuke leventje !! XX

@cardiacdrummer5443 Ай бұрын

Thx for the honest vid! Timelapse of traveling from point to point is always a great use of transitions.

@simondavies6270 Ай бұрын

Following along from the many comments thanks for sharing giving us a gist of what goes on behind the scene. I was starting to think you were the most perfect of all humans and that everything was oh so easy. But, after watching I would still say I am a bigger fan and think you are absolutely wonderful.

@philltadman Ай бұрын

Great vlog! Thanks for sharing

@cybertombs Ай бұрын

Super insightful, ty so much for sharing 🥀🎶

@ArielGMachado Ай бұрын

I love your videos and like this one, thanks for sharing a little bit a day with Alexandra from wake up to fall asleep 😊 Looking forward for more videos of your daily experiences ❤

@czarraga831 Ай бұрын

I’ve been listening to your music for years; it helps me focus when I’m working at the hospital. Thank you for sharing “a day in the life”, keep up the excellent content!

@paul_domici Ай бұрын

Even watching you practicing is amazing!!!

@bryanwhitehouse4141 Ай бұрын

A warm and lovely insight into your life as a great musician. Thanks.

@michaellawrence2762 Ай бұрын

Loved it Alexandra !

@HuynhDuan303 Ай бұрын

I love it! Tks❤

@guitarmute Ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥video.. massive fan of this behind the scenes of a professional guitarist on concert day

@csava2095 Ай бұрын

You did fine. Thank You

@spiralspark4393 Ай бұрын

love this, thanks for making

@audiophileman7047 Ай бұрын

It was really nice following you from home to your concert and back. It wasn't boring at all. People always wonder how their favorite musicians prepare for their live performances. By the way, I love the Gretsch guitar hanging on the wall behind you. Gretsch makes some really sweet guitars. 👍👍👍

@antonyromero4260 Ай бұрын

You are awesome and I love your music and appreciate your videos like this showing us a part of your life. Greetings from Meéxico❤

@JohnCurtinmadrid Ай бұрын

Thanks

@wolfeyes9357 Ай бұрын

Well, I live in Woodstock, NY and although this is an artist community, and although I have been playing guitar for over 40 years..( since I was a wee-lad), you make me feel like taking my instrument and torching it like Hendrix did!...LOL! You are actually an inspiration!!! After watching and listening to you, my attempts to play classical are laughable! But thank you for being this Great!!!!! My 16 year old Son admires you as well!!!!

@alex_s_777 Ай бұрын

Спасибо! Всегда приятно видеть Ваши видео и слушать как Вы играете!

@janskiss Ай бұрын

Very nice the hear! Thanks

@coloradoleasingcorp7972 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Colorado USA

@sammcconkey8768 Ай бұрын

Great performance in Belfast last night! Thanks for coming to Ireland!

@federfarbenfee Ай бұрын

Thank you very much for these interesting and very inspiring impressions! I really like your natural manner and your sense of humour. And your guitar playing is to die for!

@arthurbrands6935 Ай бұрын

When I remember times with friends, the boring bits are what I miss the most. The exciting bits were terrifying!

@josstork2537 27 күн бұрын

the sweetest best😍love from your dutch fan

@kevinjenkins2731 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@resonate9815 19 күн бұрын

Classical requires perfection which is so tough

@dustyjukebox7707 Ай бұрын

Love you, Keep on strong!

@bartosz1882 Ай бұрын

I'm waiting for you in Rotterdam, I love what you do!!❤

@gardnep Ай бұрын

Congratulations on the concert and your between bits. Loved the jump suit but moving arms might be more helpful. I notice my leg goes to sleep from the pressure of the lift. I appreciate you taking me with you. Thanks for the video.

@rogerokeeffe213 Ай бұрын

Can't wait to see you next Wednesday evening in Dún Laoghaire. I didn't dare to hope you'd ever do a tour in Ireland, and wondered if I might catch up with you in France! Hope your parents are readjusting to a sadly less-European UK. I love your self-deprecating honesty, and your evident delight in sharing your experiences through KZbin, where I discovered you from following other guitarists. Keep it up - and maybe go easy on the coffee on concert days: it might help you with the tremolos, but there are side-effects! 😅

@TheRbreitner Ай бұрын

I was at your concert in Paris two days ago. Lovely performance. I especially liked your Erik Satie's gymnopedie as the encore. I enjoyed your first Paris concert very much. By the way, which guitar support were you using? Is this a Guitarlift? Seems pretty cool

@steveweilhart2359 Ай бұрын

Awesome so cool to see into a virtuoso's routine before a gig - pretty chill - love your guitars tone I have a 500.00 dollar Alvarez which is a nice guitar but wow what a difference compared to a high end guitar - thanks for sharing!

@kathyhollenbach7413 Ай бұрын

After all these years you wouldn't think you would be so anxious before a concert. Idk, maybe that keeps you "on your toes" so to speak. You play beautifully; you truly have nothing to fear. The audience will love you. Never thought about your blouse cutting off your circulation. Unreal. From now on, do your last practice with what you're going to wear on you, test the outfit first, right? I am sure the concert was amazing. Have your wine and sleep well.❤ thanks for sharing this day with us. Love you Alexandra!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@gianfrancoluccio9798 Ай бұрын

Wonderful Alexandra, I look forward to another wonderful CD of yours (my european journey). When will you be in Italy for your concert? Best regards Gianfranco

@Nelson_.A Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to film and edit and post this video.

@mikmop Ай бұрын

Great video. Very real and respectable. Greetings from Sydney, Australia. You would be very much loved 🇦🇺

@ramonacosta2647 Ай бұрын

The TLDR version is that Alexandra thought these pieces were too easy so she intentionally cut off the circulation to her arms to make them a challenge.

@DorothyOzmaLover Ай бұрын

Quite the day and Alexandra's a gift for inspiring us with it.

@johnsnyder7021 Ай бұрын

Loved it! Thanks for sharing!

@robertsen7268 Ай бұрын

Yeah! My like 👍 was number 1100! 🎉🎉 😅 This was a very nice vlog. I love your jazz guitar. I didn't know at all that you were playing in a jazz band, that's interesting. Give your cat 🐈 a few hugs. 🤗🤗🤗 She's so cute.

@cookymonstr7918 Ай бұрын

4:12 Scary. 5:48 You look amazing from the waste up. 6:08 Muzak🤣 7:18 I really wish I'd been there.

@RMGuitar123 Ай бұрын

Alexandra, In seeing the chair at the venue it made wonder whether you specify the chair height or bring your own or just make do when you arrive? Thanks for sharing your day of show routines and thought. That’s very generous.

@kevincozens6837 Ай бұрын

Thanks for giving us a glimpse of what a day is like for you when you have a concert performance. At first I thought you had a foot rest under your right leg, which didn't make sense to me. When you stod up from the chair I noticed you were using a lap stand. Which lap stand do you use? Do you find it easier to use a lap stand vs a foot rest when playing?

@ger8070 Ай бұрын

such a pretty and talented lady

@thelightmonkey1970 Ай бұрын

Lovely video. Its all interesting... most of us don't get to do any of this!

@franciscoribeiro4064 Ай бұрын

Muito bom Alexa.

@ClassicalGuitarMusings Ай бұрын

One of the leading classical guitarist

@joelpenazzo7248 Ай бұрын

Great ❤️💐💐 Thanks 😊

@Onlygloo Ай бұрын

Wow, the tension backstage, moments before the show, that's impressive!

@hrsrur3682 Ай бұрын

Excelente

@dwellersart7538 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤ you look gorgeous ❤❤❤

@user-jv8li2gs6y Ай бұрын

ありがとうございます！

@resonate9815 19 күн бұрын

You are so talented, I'm jealous

@davidkuinov Ай бұрын

behind the scenes videos are very interesting

@ianhoyle8459 Ай бұрын

Very cool, I have never played without a band so this is inspiring. Do you use cedar topped guitar for practice and a spruce top for live?

@mikecrean8849 Ай бұрын

Nice video Alexandra and great playing. On classical guitar what action height and setup do you use. 🙋‍♂️👏👏🇬🇧

@WimRijksen Ай бұрын

Thanks, I enjoyed that. Beautiful cat by the way.

@tasmedic 24 күн бұрын

You're an amazing guitarist and I really feel for you seeing how much you suffer before you play on stage. I have played ONE public concert and the old timers there told me that the nerves improve the more concerts you play, This is a LIE! Even Segovia more or less stated that he was a nervous wreck before every performance! Not sure if I'll every play publicly again. If my tutor knew I was writing this, he'd go ballistic. He said that it's shameful to keep your music to yourself, because it's a joy to be shared, and he spent so much of his time teaching me. He's right, but the emotional penalties of performing can be very hard to deal with.

@robertritchie2860 Ай бұрын

Swedish coffee😀 it's the best. I try to buy Zoega Skånerost when I can - Löfbergs is good too!

@alexanderx7959 Ай бұрын

rock it, girl! :)

@martinemccrossan4978 Ай бұрын

So lovely to see you darling Alexandra xx love you xx Martine xx

@danielcarvajal-rg1zw Ай бұрын

Muy bien ❤ 👍🏼

@trevorsneath4665 Ай бұрын

LOLOLOL "Why do I look like a figure skater from the waist up". Cracked me up.

@trevorsneath4665 29 күн бұрын

@The_AlexandraWhittingham- Your English is terrible

@TuxedoMaskMusic 24 күн бұрын

well done

@seankelly328 Ай бұрын

You are beautiful, you continue to shine sweetheart ❤

@smotv100 Ай бұрын

Good morning. Nice coffee :-) thank you for make a clip.

@AgustinSegura Ай бұрын

Lo que te parece una rutina para tus seguidores será siempre una novedad y apreciado. Gracias por compartir este videoblog. Saludos.

@danieldavid4822 Ай бұрын

Gretch !! Brian Setzer's favorite tone.,,you should put a 12 string Rickenbacker up with it to keep it company.. an you might end up going into another genre of music ,,ya never know.

@christopherstanford5599 Ай бұрын

A day in the life!😂❤

@RandyWhited-rw7wo 28 күн бұрын

I still get the jitters every time I do something in public. Guess I always will!

@massimilianopavone4998 Ай бұрын

❤

@frattal Ай бұрын

Eres una crack

@colinthecameraguy 27 күн бұрын

Idea for another video; Alexandra plays Rockabilly on the Gretch! I mean, just a thought 🤷 And Yes, they do make wonderful Objets d’Art.

@SURFEAMORETERNO Ай бұрын

Without a doubt, the Brazilian people are the warmest, and you will be very welcome here. Also bring your guitar from the wall. Here the climate is also hot and we wear little clothing, this will make you relax. A strong hug.