Green and Golden (Ralph Towner) - Alexandra Whittingham

[@ljennn]

The quality of your sound is incredible! The sheet music is prefaced by saying "...The piece should flow with no indication of technical difficulty." You achieved that flawlessly, without an imperfect note. One of my favourite performances of this piece, thank you.

[@JazzGuitarScrapbook]

Great to hear classical players playing Ralph Towner; truly one of those artists outside genre. Gorgeous playing!

[@fogdense1364]

One of the greats once said: ,, A man, not under duress, plays only that music that personifies his state of mind ,,. Alexandra! How beautiful you are outwardly, and how beautiful you are spiritually! I bow my head to You!!!

[@brlaser60]

Oh my...I have sincerely loved this piece for so many years and I had no idea how incredibly complicated a piece that it is to play...This video is now in my saved favourites. I love it even more now...

[@franksabatino7576]

Serene, pure, enchanting music which brings John Renbourn's Bicycle Tune to mind. If it makes any sense to say that a piece of music shows the beauty of the composer's soul, and the performer's soul, then this is a perfect example.

[@clarity-videotutoriales2061]

My eyes couldnt keep my tears inside. Tears of joy a gratitude for what you do and share Alexandra.

[@roberthunt1540]

I've followed Towner for 40 years. This is wonderful. And seeing some of those left hand positions, my arthritic hands say "Nope!". Thanks for this. I like your pacing and phrasing.

[@aeropilot4419]

Same same

[@lqr824]

My first live music experience in a bar was to see Towner... I was 4 years under-age, didn't know what time to show up, got the table right next to the guitar stands and drank a coke for three hours. He played a Prophet-5 with sequencer; piano; and three guitars (I recall a 6-string, 6-string with cutaway, and 12-string, but can't remember if any were classical) That was 1985 so I guess you have me beat by a couple of years!

[@e-frog]

mee 2

[@mothwaltz4163]

There is something about this music that brings hope. Such a lovely performance 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Thank you, Alexandra Whittingham!

[@TerryTerryTerry]

Beautifully played and as sensitive as Towner played it himself. Thanks!

[@JeffreyDallaRosa]

Love to know young people appreciate the brilliant composer and player Ralph Towner. Lovely playing

[@paxwallace8324]

As a Pianist composer Jazz musician Towner has been and remains a real inspiration

[@drmichaelshea]

Very pretty. Soft. A little wistful. Always a wonderful performance. I usually write longer sentences, but not today.

[@themusiccovenant]

Princess of the guitar

[@PastorPaulFlynn]

Thanks so much for these videos.

[@arielfreire243]

When I hear you say to myself:The life is beautiful! Thank you for the music Alexandra!

[@soheilsolhjoo]

Thanks, Alexandra, for sharing this beautiful piece of art.

[@brucelockwood4701]

Alexandra, throughout all my days in the past 4-6 weeks you have lifted my spirits as you have started putting out weekly videos! Thank you so very much! This said, I hope you aren't working too hard. Can't wait for your version of Ralph Towner's song tomorrow. Stay safe!

[@jamestucker457]

Ralph Towner has always been one of my favorites. You brought the key ingredients of this piece out which is quite a task. Beautifully done, Alexandria! I will be listening for more like this from you. All the best....

[@FritsKist]

Signature, necessity, evocative. Words fail to express beauty.

[@gardnep]

Outstanding. The little finger does not lie. Congratulations. And special mention for the videographer. From Oz

[@malcolmfairs2804]

Good choice, I am a fan of Ralph Towner and love this piece, beautifully played once again.

[@DaveCorsello]

Beautiful treatment of a beautiful, sentimental piece. Thank you.

[@terryweller2412]

Very lovely. Thank you.

[@jamesconraadtucker]

Beautifully done, Alexandria. Those wonderfully long sustained notes did not go unnoticed. You play this piece well and do Ralph, proud. Thank you.

[@jimdoner3443]

I watched and listened with coffee and chocolate, perfect!!☺☺

[@robertsen7268]

Good idea! I've got some merci chocolate and coffee. Perhaps I'll drink Earl Grey tea instead of coffee. 😊

[@jimdoner3443]

English Breakfast and Earl Grey are two of my favorites great idea

[@guitarz76]

Thank you so much for your videos. Not only for the superb as usual performances, but also for introducing me to some contemporary composers.

[@abelguerrero5460]

Beautiful splendid new thank you very much for sharing

[@wm.kipmiller4021]

Great choice of music and impressive classical guitar work. Thanks!

[@occamsrazor9183]

Thank you, Alexandra, always a pleasure...

[@kleberkshima]

Beautiful! I love Ralph Towner! Awesome interpretation. Cheers from Brazil

[@brianthompson8161]

Beautiful , Alexandra as always and hope will always be !!!

[@scottzorc9693]

Alexandra you've given us another fantastic work. I think Ralph would be proud of how expertly and inspiringly you rendered your touch this piece. Beautiful simply beautiful. ⚘

[@Rudy1310]

Beautiful! You play the guitar with great techinique and wonderful sensibility. I stand up to aplaude.

[@vitaliykuloyans]

Dear Alexandra, really beautiful Performance. You are talent. ♥️👍👍👍

[@walterbeekman9825]

I love the way that you play guitar! You never miss a beat. Thank you for sharing to give us something to brighten our day!

[@guardian1950]

It is a pleasure to wait for Alexandra's new works ... always good quality presentations. Flawless talent artist!

[@josephosullivan9506]

Beautiful expression, wonderful piece, thanks Alexandria.

[@TerryTerryTerry]

Reminder set.. another great choice!

[@aeropilot4419]

Brava ! Playing Towner, not for the faint of heart … he would be very proud … excellent performance ! 👉🏻🌟👈🏻

[@eliasalves5420]

good music to relax..my congratulations to you

[@brucelockwood4701]

This song reminds me of a youthful person who is idealistic, positive, uplifting and pure of heart.

[@natepark2973]

This is so unreal. This is the piece my guitar teacher was going to print off for me before this whole lockdown! I cannot wait to learn this one for myself. It sounds so good, but you make everything sound incredible Alex ;)

[@lahunmanik8486]

Sweet autumn day, leaves leaves the three, a silent in the air that makes it complete Beautiful

[@zathrasnotzathras655]

Always a joy to listen to you play.

[@christiaandejong]

Great performance, Ralph Towner always an inspiration! And now improvise!

[@ВолодяСтеців]

The most beautiful music thank you Alexandra 👍👏🌹🌹🌹💕.

[@horseyhorselips3501]

Great Relaxing music 🎼 Thank You 🙏 Very Much My GOD Your Gorgeous Bless You

[@jonhansen9625]

music like this seems even more soothing in this time of uncertainty

[@PATSYQB]

Beautifully played. I listened to this piece many years ago Thanks for sharing!

[@sergemichoels3937]

What a terrific playing!!!! fantastic! being an amateur musician i can only imagine how much labour effort patience and time must have been spent so that we could enjoy this music!!!!!! thanks a lot!!!!!! by the way IMHO the passage at 1:00 strongly resembles the melody from Planxty Burke.....)

[@gerdklingele1229]

Beautiful!

[@jassemanonuevo7727]

I love this piece. Grateful that someone features it😀

[@brucelockwood4701]

Another gem of a performance! I love this song! Thank you Alexandra!!!

[@sigurjonmyrdal3873]

So beautiful and captivating.

[@seankayll9017]

Exquisite, thank you.

[@robertsen7268]

I love this song, it's so peaceful and positive. Thank you once more, Alexandra.

[@kenhymes4900]

Nice work. Ralph Towner is a very interesting player and writer, pioneer in blending folk, jazz, and "chamber music" forms and materials. His work with the group Oregon and his many releases on ECM are worth exploring if you enjoy musical hybrids of that kind.

[@aeropilot4419]

Solo Concert (ECM, 1979) 👍🏼

[@lqr824]

not to mention "world"... Towner McCandless and their first percussionist/sitarist, can't think of the name, were just so... collaborational. Gurtu's a monster player and one of my very favorites but maybe everyone was too skilled and polished by that era to give the sense they were mountain climbing without ropes, so to speak, that sense of danger as they summoned something together.

[@andro396]

the sound of your guitar is so Beautiful

[@MariaSanchez-ru3lu]

What a treat to watch such talent!

[@shantk7378]

Ralph Towner is an amazing man.

[@davidgutierrez7041]

Desde Argentina,un lugar en el fin del mundo,vaya mi reconocimiento y admiración a su exquisita interpretación, de esta bella pieza musical del recordadoRalph Towner ...felicitaciones ...bella mujer !!

[@tysonharris1697]

Nicely done! Also, you had me mesmerized by your left hand technique.

[@annbugbee5623]

I Know, let is REALLY QUIET AMAZING, GLAD A FEW PEOPLE NOTICED THAT. HER FINGER ACTION IS VERY UNIQUE AND THE WAY SHE HOLDS IT SO FAR OUT SEEMS TO ME, BUT IT IS BEAUTIFUL AND TIMING IS PERFECTION. TAKE CARE AND STAY WELL, VERY OBSERVANT COMMENT, THANKS YOU, Walter B,Memphis 🤩😎😝

[@horaciolarotonda]

It's so pleasant to listen and watch you playing the guitar, thanks!

[@joaquimbelsa7536]

Your music gives peace and happiness. Thank you very much for sharing these beautiful pieces. Good night, pretty!

[@stanniesvb]

Your sound projection is so wonderful! This music makes me feel at peace in moments of chaos. Thanks a lot!

[@gerry5606]

Excellent , Thank you

[@ScottOuelletteGuitar]

Alexandra, I have to say I'm really enjoying your playing and videos. Both are flawless! Scott

[@wilson_joe]

You now have a new fan. I can feel your passion.

[@sebcazeiro6918]

Thank you Alexandra, you made my day...

[@leonxxx4574]

Bravo!!!

[@fethyyahiaoui5553]

Excellent des accords bien travaillés.

[@michaelcortez6596]

Beautiful and beautifully talented...

[@mikebelz9226]

It's alot to ask, but..it would be nice to see these everyday. Really appreciate it. I'm not a classical guitarist, but u inspire me to pursue my own style, on steel strings. 😊

[@kumaosumi]

I'm always looking forward to your movie.

[@taithmacerca2953]

Some lovely tones there.

[@heikej.8295]

I fall in love with this amazing composition. I've never heard it before. There is lightness brightness and peace what I hear in this music and you have played it wonderful. 😘❤🍀🌻as usual,Alexandra. 😊 Take care of yourself. 😘Heike

[@robertsen7268]

I couldn't have put it more accurately.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

This composition was ritten by Ralph Townet.He is American jazz classical guitarist as well accomplished pianist.I play guitar and this piece shos fanise grace in the melody aswell tone one Ralph Townet composition.He resdes in Paloma Italy.

[@julbarr666]

Impecable. Qué hermoso..!! Gracias, Alexandra.....

[@donaldanderson6604]

I'm sure Ralph would appreciate this. I'd love to hear The Reluctant Bride. I have all his recordings and this is a gem.

[@jameshutchins3396]

Bravo! Beautiful

[@tomsmith58]

I love your song selections. You bring fresh blood to the standard tired repertoire I hear from other guitar players. I can’t wait to see you live. Please tour California!

[@robertsen7268]

Hello Alexandra, you make my weekends always brighter. Thank you so much. 😊

[@Semper_Paratus]

You wanted the best, you got the best!!! THANKS MISS WHITTINGHAM!!! 😉😊

[@fengshui6081]

Straight from the heart👏👏👏👏👏

[@tromtee]

Just gorgeous!

[@IvanMidwing]

Just WOW!

[@branzantis]

Hey Alex....good performance...this pièce is very strong...i am happy you feel Ralph as a best musician...few persons like this type of music..bye

[@BillGrowney]

What a gift she is. I personally prefer the Towner and Celtic folk pieces to the classical, but all are flawless and never mechanical.

[@peternewman3487]

Absolutely beautiful as usual.

[@edielsonaureliano]

Parabéns Alexandra! Que interpretação, que leveza! Ótima ideia a tua em fazer essa homenagem ao músico Ralph Towners! A peça nos mostra uma variação rítmica dentro do ambiente de Mi maior, com recursos tal que, por vezes, esquecemos que existe Campo Harmônico! Parabéns aos dois, Autor e Interprete!!

[@ferreirapsmrsucaneiro8898]

Você é brilhante. Seu talento na execução do instrumento é impressionante. Parabéns!!!

[@sinisterbuthappy208]

you blow my mind

[@veot.2869]

Loved it. 💞🎺

[@AsturiaSpain]

Nice work!

[@nikch.4259]

Excellently

[@EnriqueRamosCurd]

Green and golden es una pieza particularmente compleja y Alexandra la ejecuta muy bien. BRAVO!!!

[@alexmonaco-coversandauthor8701]

Bravo!

[@shiroumxm2052]

lovely !!

[@SimoNaapuri]

Thank you! Keep goin to perform more of Ralph Towners music ! Snowy greetings from nearby the Arctic Circle 👍❄

[@maurodinosauro71]

I like it well Done Master!!

[@maxmarto]

Thanks so much for your wonderful performance, stay safe and play the guitar!