Beaumont Rag - Mark O'Connor Guitar | Markology II

Mark O’Connor Releases New Guitar CD - Markology II
"Beaumont Rag" | Mark O'Connor - Guitar
P.D. Arr. Mark O'Connor
Three-time Grammy-winner and seven-time CMA Awards winner Mark O’Connor will release his 46th feature album in his remarkably historied music career.
Markology II is out April 19th, 2021. OMAC Records
Fans of Mark O’Connor’s guitar playing have waited forty-two years for a follow-up to his 1978 wunderkind guitar LP Markology at age 16. After a twenty-year layoff due to chronic bursitis in his right elbow caused by guitar and mandolin playing (but not from playing the violin), O’Connor found a way to come back to his old form and then some on his first love. O’Connor’s inspiration for the return was his own family band and his career-long connection to his guitar mentor and friend, the estimable bluegrass guitar legend Tony Rice. The album is dedicated to the memory of Rice who passed away this past Christmas Day.
While O’Connor’s original Markology album featured the guitar playing of Tony Rice, on Markology II, O’Connor performs his guitar arrangements alone on his favored acoustic guitars, unaccompanied. The result is musical and guitar mastery with stunning natural tone quality showcasing both the soul and fireworks of his guitar playing on pieces like Dvorak’s Goin’ Home to Flailing, Greensleeves and Alabama Jubilee. His reputation garnered during his days as the prodigy teenager winning the National Guitar Flatpicking Champion at 14, becoming the lead guitarist for the David Grisman Quintet at 17 (a role that he shared with Tony Rice) and playing dual guitars with Steve Morse in The Dregs at 19 set the stage for his guitar abilities you hear today.
“…a bit stunned at the shear technical bravado his guitar playing is capable of (including that bit of jealousy that I’ve always had at how well this guy’s hands work!). Great tone he pulls from his guitars…puts us mortal musicians into a state of awe.” -Bela Fleck
“Markology II” is a beautiful tribute and dedication to Tony.” -Wyatt Rice
“While most of us musicians exist over here in our respective worlds, Mark is over THERE....on his own planet.” -Steve Wariner
“Congratulations on all you have accomplished… your playing sounds amazing, as usual. That effortless fluidity would be nice to have! Well done.” -Steve Morse
iTunes link for Markology II
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Promotion KZbin Video for Markology II link:
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Album Notes by Bela Fleck (excerpt)
When I hear this new recording of Mark’s [Markology II], I have a variety of reactions, all of them very strong. Energetically and sonically there are things Mark can do with the guitar that he can’t do with the fiddle, and vise versa.
I’m so happy to hear the renewed passion in his playing, and that sense of a rediscovered love….I’m so thankful for the evocative aspects of the playing on this recording, which can take you to a peaceful place as a listener, as well as that beautiful sound that Mark has learned to create - and also to record.
And lastly there is the joy of reconnecting with an old friend, the sound of Mark’s guitar playing that I thought was lost forever - a sound that I didn’t realize I had been missing for all this time.” -Bela Fleck
The 10-track album is accompanied by videos taken of the actual recorded performances. These can be seen all together at:
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Mr. O’Connor’s Bio: www.markoconno...
Mr. O’Connor’s Press photos: www.markoconno...
“Mark O’Connor Duo” with Maggie O’Connor is newly represented by the Skyline Artists Agency (agents Andrea Sabata and Ben Rossman: www.skylineonline.com). O’Connor’s solo guitar performances representing Markology II will be incorporated into the Duo bookings.
Since June, the couple have been hosting weekly streaming online shows from home called “Mondays with Mark and Maggie”. They are ticketed concerts. Tickets and subscriptions as well as viewing the concerts produced by Our Concerts Live are available on the home page of www.markoconnor.com. April 19th show will be an all O’Connor guitar show online with special guest Bela Fleck.
The internationally recognized O’Connor Method for string education has reached tens of thousands of string students. Online workshops and camps as well as where to purchase the books or digital downloads is at www.oconnormethod.com. Mark will hold a “Guitar Weekend” of workshops online April 24th and 25th!
For information on past Mark O’Connor CD releases for OMACRecords including three new reissues from the 1970s and early ‘80s, go to www.omacrecords.com
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[@clyderichardson6475]

I started playing 55 years ago and I have never thought about tossing my Martin guitar in the trash, until now. Wow, great playing Mark!

[@donovanbailey4398]

I can't quit listening to this. Phenomenal is the only word that even comes close to describing it. Mark, thank you so much for sharing these sessions with us.

[@billlockard732]

A thing of beauty, totally. Thank you Mr. O'connor.

[@NoahCaffrey]

Wow ! That was fantastic. I still try picking along with 14-year-old Mark while he fiddles Tom and Jerry!

[@williamc.hensel130]

Lucky guitar, lucky us. Thanks, Mark!

[@JoeHew]

I'm going to listen to this again, and again... Brilliant!

[@ztahs]

O'Connor never ceases to amaze no matter which instrument he plays.

[@mitchmatthews6713]

Mark now definitely deserves the title "The Humbler." Well done, sir!

[@K131399]

Mark seems to be too nice a guy to be the humbler. Now Danny Gatton seemed like a feller who rather enjoyed taking souls lol

[@mdaniels2832]

TRUE GREATNESS!! So glad you're playing guitar again!! Thanks

[@fiddlefolk]

What amazes me is the fact that you understood at such a young age what took a life time for everyone else! So incredible!

[@toddjohnson271]

They say practice and you can do anything. That is not true.......Mark was a child, and played like this. Yes, he also put tremendous time in. Like MJ, Tiger Woods, Mozart, Beethoven........some just have a special gift to start.

[@EBBCAManagement]

Beautiful! Thanks, Mark!

[@lesjohns4359]

And guitar is not even his primary instrument! Quite amazing!

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

OMG!

[@mksourire1395]

Lights up my mind, thank you, Mark!

[@joshiewhite]

Wow

[@allenhughes12]

My favorite guitar players of all time...Tony Rice, Roy Nichols, Eldon Shamblin, Tiny Moore, Redd Volkaert and Mark O'Connor. Thank you so much for all you've done and continue to do for REAL acoustic music.

[@ogden4608]

Thanks, I remember spending so many hours trying to learn “pickin in the wind” Have been a fan for many years. Thanks for sharing your gift.

[@musicarroll]

Like the Tschaikovsky quotes!

[@maxcapcreative6035]

Damn- Humbling... Sometimes wish you would stick to humbling me on the fiddle! :) Thanks for the years of inspiration, Mark.

[@RadGuitarDad]

Might be one of the greatest solo guitar pieces I’ve seen if not the greatest. What’s better?

[@nancychace8619]

One of my all-time favorites. A classic. You nailed it! Thank you for sharing. 🙂

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

Great pickin' right there !!

[@TLRedmo]

Mark, we need to see you in the Chester B. Zoom room, to talk about Markology II and play. Some great pickin'.

[@gr1887]

Great playing. Great guitar.

[@NoahCaffrey]

wow, boy, the more I listen to this, the sillier I feel.

[@kirkmargo8356]

Wonderful! I see I'm not the only one who heard some Tchaikovsky in there...

[@markoconnor]

Oh yes...

[@tnpicker1]

Excellent picking from a true master! Thank you sir.

[@Wyrdo999]

This was great. I'm a jazz guy, just getting into bluegrass. I learned Beaumont Rag, and I'm listening to other players interpretations so I can get a feel of how they Improvise on the tune. I love the way you add a Jazz feel to your interpretation because my improvised lines are coming out with a jazzy feel and its endless with what a player can do.. Great interpretation Mark I loved it.

[@rabokarabekian409]

Have you looked into David Grisman's "Dawg" jazz bluegrass style?

[@Wyrdo999]

@@rabokarabekian409 I just did cause of you, and thx allot for this.

[@Wyrdo999]

@@rabokarabekian409 I love the jazzy feel they all use on Dawg funk.

[@Wyrdo999]

@@rabokarabekian409 thx for turning me onto this guy, its great!

[@TheoDahlemPickups]

Earthshakingly hot ;) . Nice

[@davidpatrick1813]

Greetings from the southern Oregon coast area

[@K131399]

There's going to be some epic performances coming with Mark making the rounds and jamming with everyone. Him, Bryan Sutton, and Billy Strings would have everything covered for a jam session for the ages. How cool would it be for Billy and Bryan singing Doc tunes with Mark?

[@jamied8013]

Not too shabby at all!

[@axeaddiction796]

Well done Mark

[@thecompletebasquiat6872]

Mind Blown.

[@revzone3544]

Experience of great quality 👌

[@vballady]

WOW!😊

[@leifberglund941]

Awesome, Awesome!!!

[@johnstory1002]

Awesome!!!!!!!

[@fonwoolridge]

Freaking great Mark - as usual!

[@TheStringman06]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@fatdaddy2859]

I mean, wow!

[@chhayden15]

My cat likes this!

[@greekflatpicker]

Monster player and a legend!

[@BoFrazer]

Fabulous. My favorite part is the Nutcracker quote 😂

[@wilburwilson8018]

This is the biggest violin I've ever seen.

[@tristanpaxton51]

I can't even comprehend this guys scope.

[@domenicobonomi8636]

Numero 1

[@kendallruff8090]

Super human

[@RandySchartiger]

jesus priest this is heavy! lol you are the absolute best Mark! easy to see how you won every contest you entered! :)

[@DANIELE7914]

Un treno 🚂👏👏

[@johnhansen2664]

Pretty sure that my guitar has all those notes on it, I just can't find them.

[@markoconnor]

For all info on Markology II - go to web page: www.markoconnor.com/markology-ii-press-kit

[@billgrandon8398]

What is the brand of guitar you are playing? Sounds great!

[@richardperkins5046]

@@billgrandon8398 It looks like a rosewood body like a Martin D-28, but it's not a Martin.

[@AcousticWisdom]

This is completely awesome! Are you going to release transcriptions of all these songs at some point? What kind of Blumlein mic is that? Did you record this new album yourself? Guitar sounds fantastic.

[@AcousticWisdom]

Omg 😱 I just looked up that mic and it sells used for $27,500!!!

[@belascialoja4812]

@@AcousticWisdom Yeah, I have a 10-pack of them. Not.

[@AcousticWisdom]

@@belascialoja4812 😂

[@davidpatrick1813]

Neat. I think you changed keys and back but not really sure ... G and C? I am learning much ... but still at the beginning. Have a great day and be joyious.

[@MultiStratoman]

Do you play 'Bowl Of Bula' on guitar?

[@markkreuzwieser9195]

Doc Watson-like

[@ogden4608]

Amazing ! Thanks so much for sharing. May I ask what gauge strings do you play ? Appreciate it

[@markoconnor]

Heavy gauge - .14 - .59, D'Addario Bronze

[@G_Demolished]

@@markoconnor 😮Those are some thick strings! Is that for de-tuning reasons or a tone thing?

[@donfreeman5415]

Good to see he has a plan B

[@randalbladel2817]

I had to really listen for string squeak to hear any at all.

[@alan4sure]

What model Martin? D28? Year?

[@markoconnor]

Colorado Guitar Company. markoconnorblog.blogspot.com/2021/04/how-i-made-it-to-markology-ii.html

[@royoser9956]

Just a bit of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite halfway through? Too much.

[@johnsilver9734]

Should you share some scores or something?

[@ronmercer6880]

Beautifully played , but would take a really trained ear to know It's Beaumont Rag.....

[@Jay-lr3me]

Yeah id agree with that. I could never play this in my wildest dreams but he's gone avant garde and it's hard to hear Beaumont rag much past the first 20 secs

[@BoFrazer]

He played the head at the beginning and end, like the jazzcat he can be. And went to the edges in some of the middle. Yes, I agree, there were times I had to really focus, but each chorus resolved ok, so he never lost the plot. 😎

[@rdalin]

This is not at all reasonable. No one should be able to play like this.

[@G_Demolished]

And it’s not even his main instrument. He’s better at the fiddle.

[@dead-river]

well it's mark o Connor man 😅

[@milracing73]

I give up.

[@alan4sure]

I know how you feel!

[@jerrygibson5767]

Mark this is just wrong... You have raised the bar way too high! You are guilty of crushing the dreams of millions. Shame on you! Ha! Truly beyond amazing! Hey remember back in the 90's when Chief James Billy gave you that multicolored jacket when you performed at the very first "Fire On The Swamp Fiddle Contest" at the Florida Seminole Indian reservation? I was in the Silver Lining bluegrass band that played in the show that first year you were there. I have a picture of me and you and you were wearing the jacket. I treasure that picture because Mark you are without question THE G.O.A.T.!!! I don't care what Chris Tile thinks. Ha!

[@monsterzero1965]

That's a huge stack of papers

[@glenwilliams1646]

There are many phenomenal guitar players in the sphere at this moment in time, many like Rice, Sutton, Emmanuel, Grier, Legere and the list goes on, but this is next, next level, superb in every way thank you Mr O’Connor.