Guilhem Desq - Millennium Stage (November 6, 2018)

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Guilhem Desq breathes new life and innovation into the hurdy gurdy, an old-world instrument. He has an unmistakable sound, electrifying this originally acoustic instrument with traditional European folk, Middle-Eastern music, contemporary rock, Hip Hop, and electro.

[@markharrington7843]

The turning of the hurdy gurdy wheel is mesmerizing. Guilhem Desq is an alchemist who has used instrumental magnetism to transform an old-world instrument into a new-world elixir of life. I've surfed the internet for hurdy gurdy music, but keep coming back to Guilhem. The world would be a much better place if more people had exposure to the hurdy gurdy and the joy it can bring.

[@googleuser3163]

He's the number one reason I started playing the Gurdy. A true artist and pioneer.

[@DanFoxDavies]

Track listing (all tracks appear to be modified mixes for this live show): 1. Arbol (Extended version) 0:00 to 5:22 2. Visions (no vocals) 5:22 to 8:48 3. Introduction chat 8:48 to 9:37 4. To The Top of The Mountain (Jusqu'en haut de la montagne) 9:37 to 14:36 5. The Dragonfly and the Baobab (La Libellule et le Baobab) (Extended version with introduction) 15:00 to 20:48 6. Cicatrices 20:48 to 25:35 7. The Haunted Castle (Le château abandonné) (Extended version with introduction) 25:48 to 33:11 8. Explanation of the Hurdy Gurdy 33:11 to 37:01 9. Sand Sailor (no vocals) 37:01 to 40:24 10. Break Your Crank (Extended version) 40:24 to 47:14 11. Omen (Extended version) 47:14 to 53:44 12. Outro chat 53:44 to 55:16 13. The Magic Castle (Le château magique) (with a little tuning) 55:16 to 1:00:23

[@NoodlesDaCat]

Danfox Davies 😁thanks

[@arlelommel6643]

Guilhem’s shows are fantastic and he is really demonstrating the potential of the instrument beyond the “normal” areas it appears in.

[@NoahPardee]

One of my favorite artists. His expression is unreal and stories he tells intense! Super underrated. It amazes me that this has under 600 views!

[@dusanrajcani77]

Fantastic music played by a fantastic performer! Incredibly beautiful.

[@adamstange4738]

When I play dungeons and dragons on the weekends, its always a good game when we have the amazing ambiance of the hurdy gurdy. This gentleman is fantastic, and inspiring. THANX BRO

[@SingeOnTheRoad]

This is so F*ing Awesome Especially Chateaux!! I skated Dieppe to Paris listening to this, perfect trance company for the land thanks Guiiem!

[@NoodlesDaCat]

73 likes? Should be more...a lot more. Cicatrices is my favorite. Thanks for the music🔥

[@adrielpro66xd87]

My favourite is le chateâu abbandoné

[@BanduraMaster]

amazing

[@suzannehowell1408]

This music speaks to my soul, it is very primal, very thrilling.

[@aliveagain3440]

Thank You for the French name of the Hurdy-Gurdy. That one is the Best naym, please Repeat Often, along with Spelling and Pronunciation, this is my prayer, Amen. ~lDw

[@michellebraka8969]

merci pour ce partage c'est super!

[@johnwalker-fj5gy]

The Mountain Top was amazing!

[@ensase-representationdeles4572]

l'instrument de l'espérance inquiète ou de la joie en soucis. De la plainte plus que de la complainte. Une très belle modernisation du répertoire. Merci Monsieur.

[@TheVerosyv]

this instrument sounds like the inside of my head right now. im drunk. but this is so amazing to listen to.