Eliot Fisk - I. Albeniz - Sevilla

[@uneedtherapy42]

love him or hate him there is only one Eliot Fisk! and personally I love him

[@goyroyni]

Amen! Very well said.

[@TwinsunianT]

He plays everything in so rushed way. Not good.

[@tmjcbs]

Thank God there's only one Elliot Fisk!

[@cagatayguitar]

@@TwinsunianT Yea i think Ai robots does better, no emotion for me its trash.

[@bzeliotis]

One of my favourite guitarists and musicians. Great spirit!

[@davemarques8096]

I love his interpretation - a whole new perspective of Sevilla. I just heard a very colorful culture of Sevilla played!

[@edgarocampov]

Fire and joy coming out of that guitar!!

[@jackkurasik8371]

Very good Elliot!!! You are my new favourite player.

[@ruelguitar2k]

To be honest i really like his style of playing. He plays with intensity which i like :D

[@StefanPaul5]

Interesting interpretation, I like the fact that he doesn't try and play it like Bream or "insert your favorite version here". Pure Eliot. Bravo

[@charlesandersen211]

I can't believe all of the negative comments about this video. Mr. Fisk has captured this piece, which is intended to be a dance beat. Great Job!

[@jamesphillips9724]

Interesting mixture of brilliant and terrible.

[@josephgrossman3613]

That's a good way to put it. The playing is a bit schizophrenic. Still, I give Fisk points both for playing this on the ragged edge of his control and for doing something different with it. That's thumbs up from me, whatever the flaws here. BTW, I wish I could play this "badly", but that's another issue!

[@tmjcbs]

I agree with the terrible, I don't quite see (or rather: hear) the brilliant...

[@curaticac5391]

:-) !

[@raopedv]

Amazing... I find it deeply inspiring!

[@folkyguitar1]

The guy is a master, I think his playing is emotive and inspiring. As a fingerstyle player myself I really admire his ability to adjust and move the right hand to create variety in dynamics and timbre. I would love to have a lesson with him.

[@corvusmonedulas4895]

Welcome to classical guitar.

[@DAMusic-qu2ec]

Fisk always brings MAX excitement and absolutely makes that guitar his btch. Cracks me up every time. What a legend

[@castor5001]

I am sure he can play academical correct any piece, but he want to do it, his way. Let's Elliot be Elliot.

[@RobertoMartinez-kv5tp]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Correcto!!!

[@bzeliotis]

A great artist!

[@uboatism]

A breakthrough to say the least❤

[@carlocoles]

nice interpretation and great voice leading!

[@stevesheroan4131]

Late to this “party”, but I would submit Adam DelMonte’s version here on KZbin as my personal favorite interpretation. It’s a shame the audio is not better on Adam’s brilliant rendition.

[@cloromirovera3382]

Esto es ESPAÑA. Bravísimo 😃👍

[@RobertoMartinez-kv5tp]

A pesar de todo, este querido loco es: El Maestro Eliot Fisk. ✔

[@MatthewHayward-d8p]

Phenomenal ❤

[@robertbyers2195]

Great performance!

[@drac555]

I disagree with the many detractors of Fisk. Eliot Fisk is a guitarist capable of wonderful interpretations which sometimes go beyond his (quite remarkable) technique. He is a daring interpreter endowed with great musical sensitivity. He takes lots of risks in giving his personal touch; sometimes he overdoes it and indeed he offered some less-than-exciting performances (possibly more than other guitarists at his level); but if we wanted completely flawless executions we would have all music performed by computers. Fisk's take on Sevilla is audacious, with all its rasgueados, and captures the spirit of the piece better than many other interpretations. Technically it isn't perfect, but the sound is clean where it needs to be; the pace is right and the execution has a lot of energy. Overall I enjoyed it very much.

[@Deerse]

Alle Fisklovers speak about the risks he dares tot take. A Risk implies an open end. In the case of mr. Fisk I rather speak about predictions. You know on forehand when it is gonna be messy and sloppy: when speed is in the game. From that point of view mr Fisks playing is boring/predictable. From an emotional perspective I feel he is in the essence a great musician.

[@wilfreddamon1971]

Reg so! 'n Spaanse klavierstuk wat tot sy reg op die ghitaar kom, gespeel met unieke Fiskiaanse geesdrif.

[@Deerse]

EF: allways praised for his uncomparable craftman-musicianship and above all the fact that he takes risks. Besides the question why one would speak of risks, the main point is that a risk in this context means that it could go wrong ( missed notes for instance). In the case of EF I would like to speak of a prediction and not risks. Why? Because it is predictable that EF will play sloppy at movements that are beyond his technical abillities. From that point of view I feel secure knowing that (only in fast pasages) the mistakes are there, not one, but many. I find that rather boring and far away from the ádventouros' risks where EF is praised for.

[@angelwolff90]

Brilliant!!!

[@andrebarnas]

1:17 very interesting approach on this section

[@corvusmonedulas4895]

I used to think Segovia stans were bad, until I discovered Fisk fanatics. Some of these comments are simply delusional.

[@onstagerecords]

very stylish. one word amazing. the best player of all time.

Compare this crude and jangling interpretation.....with the masterly and compelling interpretation of the same piece by Julian Bream.

[@tom.mihail9366]

Edward Fitzgibbon There's no comparison to Julian Bream; whilst Fisk does some nice phrasing it is more a muffled rendition of a great work.

[@wadedixon6595]

He appears to be playing the piece with carism of flamenco so the apparent heavy handedness is forgivable in this case. Exciting performance in that light.

[@johnconway4833]

If a guitar student in his/her senior year player that piece like that for their finals, they'd be asked to leave.

[@briankeenanguitar]

And yet...Eliot Fisk is continuously busy and the 'perfect' guitarists that modern conservatories are churning out are playing to about 12 people.

[@jakeamberson6675]

+Brian Keenan I saw David Russell play to a sold house in London last year, the Romeros several times, Parkening, Vidovic, LAGQ and the members of that group in solo concerts - all sold out. But hey, don't let facts get in the way of your story. There isn't a guitar school around that would tolerate that kind of performance. He gets away with it because Segovia patted his cheek once and said he was good. He's far from boring though; gotta give him that. The pieces he's goes after are never dull.

[@amr1980]

Usually a sign of an excellent interpretation.

[@elisabou3683]

Says more about sterile university guitar programs than guitar playing, wouldn't you say? I'm sure Mr. Fisk is more than qualified to run the department anyway.

[@DanielMarquesGuitar]

Love that energy and authenticity.

[@roberthunt1540]

¡Toca con duende!

[@juiquinha69]

Apesar de muitos erros... Ele demonstra muita personalidade, gostei, nota seis e meio 😊😄😄😄

[@ghalydebs2635]

I have to say that it has more flavor to it than john william's performance.

[@carlossamayoa2043]

Una chispeante interpretación de Sevilla de Albeniz,

[@_Chuvisco_]

What a mess!... He must be a flamenco player!

[@Raboku]

+52rufino52 no, he is just a mess.

[@josephgrossman3613]

Fisk is a well known classical player, though I think he has dipped his fingers into other genres.

[@jacoporizzardi2870]

Do this magnificent professors, who say that interpretation of Fisk is flamenco (in a negative way according to them), know that "Sevilla" is the capital of Andalusia? Yes, Andalusia, the region where Flamenco was born! Ops.

[@DanielMarquesGuitar]

Indeed!

[@Deerse]

This is theatre, a clownesk parody, I hear Fisk no Albeniz. He makes Albeniz sound like an unimportant composer, listen to the great performers like Alicia de Larocha, Jason Vieaux and many others.

[@corvusmonedulas4895]

I agree but I don't think this invalidates the performance. My guess is this was more of a fun treat for the audience as an encore rather than an earnest reading of Albeniz.

[@Hammersch]

fisk means fish in english

[@schnooleheletteletto]

I feel like I was forced to be on a really nice fancy train but for some reason didn't want to be onboard. And I can't get off, it just goes on and on and on... Perhaps the train ride would be a bit more pleasant if he played with more flesh and less nails. But I suppose that's Eliot Fisk for you.

[@areguapiri]

That's his problem. Too much technical focus and not enough smooth, rhythmic musicality.

[@LinhTran-gf5yv]

this a freaking robot playing the guitar, no feeling

[@muhrvis]

You're flat-out wrong. He plays this with way more feeling and passion than most players.

[@pablomiguel7183]

Horrid...

[@briankeenanguitar]

With almost 100% accuracy the commenters who write positive things have posted their own videos. And the little trolls who post negative shitty comments have ZERO evidence of their own playing. Tells you all you need to know about KZbin comment sections.

[@jakeamberson6675]

You need a thicker skin. By your logic, only those who have performed in public could critique a concert, meaning 95% or more in attendance wouldn't be allowed to have an opinion. Or those who post comments on KZbin have to have done the exact same thing before saying other than praiseworthy. I've never blown up a rocket before but can still say with certainty that last week's SpaceX explosion was an absolute catastrophe. Or does that just make me a troll? Seriously dude, grow up or grow home.

[@briankeenanguitar]

+Jake Amberson To a man. TO A MAN. No proof of talent = shitty comment Proof of talent = positive comment You don't find that interesting?

[@briankeenanguitar]

+Jake Amberson 'I've never blown up a rocket before' Perfect. Just perfect.

[@jakeamberson6675]

+Brian Keenan Not remotely. Some people aren't desperate for the approval of others. I wish you well.

[@jakeamberson6675]

+Brian Keenan I know it's perfect, hence your lack of any response. Just checked out your channel. Personally, I'd rather hear you play 'Granada' than Fisk. One of my all-time favourite pieces.

[@いのうえこういち-v6k]

ブリームとは違うが、この奏者フラメンコもやるのかな、エネルギッシュだな､作曲者アルベニスの眼に写る街セビリアのフラメンコと唄と群衆が分かる演奏だな。

[@Deerse]

EF: allways praised for his uncomparable craftman-musicianship and above all the fact that he takes risks. Besides the question why one would speak of risks, the main point is that a risk in this context means that it could go wrong ( missed notes for instance). In the case of EF I would like to speak of a prediction and not risks. Why? Because it is predictable that EF will play sloppy at movements that are beyond his technical abillities. From that point of view I feel secure knowing that (only in fast pasages) the mistakes are there, not one, but many. I find that rather boring and far away from the ádventouros' risks where EF is praised for.

[@keat2869]

High speed with Segovia thumb

[@Deerse]

too much Fisk, too less Albeniz

[@curaticac5391]

Indeed.

[@areguapiri]

Exactly. I don't hear the fluid beauty of the song.

[@djseo1]

Is this guy for real? Butchered would be a gross understatement. It's really sad.

[@corvusmonedulas4895]

It was a strange interpretation for sure but if you failed to enjoy it, that's on you.

[@cesarsotovalladares4363]

Que errores ??? Tremendo sonido y alma !!!!!!

[@robertoalexandre4250]

There is really tremendous beauty here and a rawhide sound which mixes some of the most incredible and sweetest sounds with a right hand, after which a 1950 movie "The Gian Claw" (about a giant flying turkey buzzard whose beak and pecking power were similar to Eliot's right hand) was named. Very promordial and energetic reading: one must imagine this live which must have blown away the audience. Eliot Fisk is a one-and-only unique artist and musical genius; and there will not be another. I'd rather listen to this than any note-perfect rendition (they seem boring). Of his generation, Eliot was only matched by Kazuito Yamashita who, with even more herculean technique, went beyond the fringe. and stretched the guitar even further. These players are the last titans of the guitar: Eliot is very much a Liszt of the guitar, and perhaps there is sometimes a disconnect between how passionately he feels the music and what he's actually producing: I really don't think he hears himself, but rather just plays with full fury and translates that onto the strings...which don't hold up at times.

[@McMillanScottish]

how many critics commenting here could play this at ALL, never mind proficiently?

[@electriclute]

OMG WTF was that . I just puked all over my keyboard :-(

[@alexmacarthur5136]

I take expression over perfection. And I believe Albeniz would have as well.

[@humol3731]

Horrible. Este tipo parece que lo estuvieran persiguiendo todo el tiempo. Y que sonido tan feo.

[@soundknight]

Wow, his playing is kind of annoying (I don't know why) but at the same time dazzaling - on the 2nd repeat of the A section adding those Flamenco rasquedo patterns in was pretty special. When he plays fast he kind of looses some bits.

[@winds0fcreation0]

Brian Cullen No doubt he does miss some notes here are there, although he hits the ones you really need to. This is such an abusrd display of passion and individualism. Take John Williams version (youtube it), its great and i love it, but I find Eliots style to be alot more thrilling. I feel on the edge of my seat when i here him play. And seriously, after watching him for awhile, NOBODY plays like him, and never heard as many colors out of a classical guitar. I love it

[@soundknight]

Lucas Patti yes he is very colourful, if he could some how blend that with a more consistent technique (not to the point of being a robot but just to making it a little more palatable timbre). I get the fact that he is exciting and I find that much and the colours enjoyable.

[@denparrish]

+Brian Cullen +Lucas Patti - I first saw Fisk in 1976 and he was incredible. I think he was about 20 at the time. I saw him 4 more times after that and was also amazed. I am surprised at some of the later videos of him on the tube here. Some passages seem so rushed and sometime sloppy. The concerts I saw were not like that. It's almost as if he's deteriorating, sadly. I studied with one of his teachers (Bill Viola) in Philadelphia in the mid 70's and he told me Fisk was incredible when he was 13. He would memorize and play entire Bach suites flawlessly within just a few days of the music being given to him.

[@damray1]

saw him as a teen in the early '70s, in Oscar Ghiglia's master classes in Aspen. An amazing group that included Sharon Isben, David Russel, David Tannenbaum. Fisk was the undisputed prince of that group of young phenom students. He was powerful, musical, flawless, his tone was breathtaking...he still had something to prove. I frankly haven't seen video of Fisk that touches those performances I saw at Aspen

[@soundknight]

The brilliance of youth only lasts so long, then you need substance and character to see you through.

[@michaelpaglia3219]

Awesome.

[@daveydoodle1916]

to harsh

[@Supemariobrito]

Never heard such a ugly interpretation... No need to post my video to know how to interpretate Sevilla... Technically he's very very strong.. No doubt... But please Treating such a masterpiece badly is a CRIME!!

[@benchitocarino1438]

I feel constipated!

[@neiladamson4180]

omg wtf

[@scottknapp8984]

I just witnessed a train wreck.

[@verdemesa2904]

Fast is first?

[@Soytu19]

theres no reason to dislike this....

[@alfonsolorenteydecominges883]

Horrible, habrá sido un mal día.

[@spectrumifs]

He needs to get the lemons out of his mouth before playing.

[@devrimyoldas]

This isn't Sevilla. This is an accident.

[@dalong0]

Melody not clear Fisk!…unfortunately garbled😩

[@curaticac5391]

He butchered it conscientiously.

[@nicolasmt9216]

Mucho rubato. Exagera demasiado.

[@sudacape]

Totalmente neurótico. Le quita belleza a la pieza.

[@edzmuda6870]

He’d be a better player if he concentrated his energy on his hands rather than his facial contortions.

[@NotoriousFunk]

Listened to many version of this piece and this one is the most terrible, I do not understand how a great guitarist as Eliot always push too much, go figure!

[@elquepasadeti]

Es la única persona que tiene un repertorio por encima de sus posibilidades técnicas! Debería estudiar mas o tocar menos! Hay pasajes que literalmente no sabe tocar...pero a él le da igual eso! 😅😅😅

[@oscarconti5434]

Un fatto artistico irripetibile

[@phillipmitchell5879]

Very talented guitarist, yet this piece seems 'rushed', as in some other pieces he's played. I prefer to savor each of the notes more. A somewhat disappointing interpretation. Musicality yielding to technical skill.

[@elisabou3683]

There's only one Fisk! But there's a million little guitar snobs who dare to think they are qualified to critique this world-touring, class-in-his-own musician. No one gives a shit about your MA in performance guys! Let's see you lay this down.

[@TheKagemaru]

さすが天才フィスク。はっきり言って、バルエコより上手い。

[@cesarsotovalladares4363]

Vean , escuchen y aprendan

[@elquepasadeti]

😅😅😅 buen chiste 🤡🤡🤡

[@Jeguia85]

He plays like Segovia which I think is his goal because he was his teacher, but did not evolved.

[@NovaAtu]

He is not evan a guitarist Just a balloon. Lol.

[@areguapiri]

He just doesn't have fluid rhythm to his music. Only technical expertise.