Look at this cool new piece I've learnt! (Evocacion by Jose Luis Merlin)

Hey friends! Let me introduce Evocacion by Jose Luis Merlin for you. It's a movement from Suite del Recuerdo. There's something hauntingly beautiful in it!
However it's clearly not a very difficult piece to play, I found it tricky to capture the musicality, and to play clearly around the bar chords. Hope you like my interpretation! If you have some experience in classical guitar already, this is a piece I highly recommend to any advancing beginners and intermediate level players. :)
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[@beatrixguitar]

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[@arunsar7893]

The link isn't working.

[@Rockeiro70]

​​@@arunsar7893 Replace "guiar" by "guitar". Just a typo - quite obvious, sorry

[@arunsar7893]

@@Rockeiro70 Ah!.. Ok. Thanks.

[@beatrixguitar]

yes, so sorry, working by myself means that I leave all kinds of funny mistakes all over the place :D thanks for bringing this to my attention!

[@twoeagles19]

Beautiful Song well played.

[@janebishop5885]

Was not disappointed when I clicked on this. Beautiful and elegant. Thank you!

[@neuralglitch9063]

It is most certainly a "hauntingly beautiful" piece, but only if it's played by one who feels the music, rather than just playing it. You are one of those rare people, and it shows. I've heard this piece many times, but your rendition is one of the best I've ever "felt". Bravo ! Keep up the great work. 🥰

[@HektorBandimar]

That is wonderful guitar playing, a beautiful piece, so well performed with such feeling, exquisite!

[@timg.8656]

You put your heart & soul into this piece. Thanks. Beautiful.

[@russpalmeri]

Beautifully done. I loved the intro and outro. Nice that such a simple addition made the video more personal and accessible. It was like visiting you at home, and you said, "Hey, listen to this new piece I've learned."

[@beatrixguitar]

I actually just retitled the video because I so love your interpretation. That's exactly the vibe I was going for!

[@ethnicmusiclover]

This is a reason I love music. Haunting, sad, beautiful music seems to sooth my soul. gorgeous!

[@louisevessey3839]

I can only dream of playing like this some day. Hauntingly beautiful piece so perfectly played.

[@sublimemediocrity]

You can learn to play it. If you want to, I guarantee it. Practice, supervision, you can do it.

[@ThePaulv12]

Of course you can. I taught myself to play Villa Lobos Prelude No.1 in E. The self teaching wasn't exactly easy but the piece isn't too difficult technically at least. Playing it how the composer intended is another matter. Julian Bream's Masterclass helped quite a lot but when I was teaching myself 12 years ago. The full vid wasn't available on KZbin. I really could've used it but the full vid is on KZbin now. I used guitar tabs and they are mostly all, almost completely wrong in most passages, however they are still very useful because they get you playing, working and progressing etc. Annoyingly playing it properly isn't anymore difficult than playing it according to the Tabs. Then you see the piece played properly on YT or wherever and can adjust. Using Tabs isn't ideal but you can get online lessons these days and it is all experience, right or wrong. It doesn't have to be perfect. Perfection comes from variety, experience and regular practice. For me I need a teacher but you could be different. I get frustrated, get a mental block and can't progress. A teacher could really help. I eventually found I played best when I was watching TV (after about a 90 min warm up) and playing. As soon as my full attention went to what I was doing it all went downhill. The subconscious and the conscious mind doing battle I think. So what was my Villa Lobos like? A firm 1/10. After I taught myself that, I severed 2x tendons in my hand and haven't picked the guitar up since LOL. Oh well.

[@Rockeiro70]

Wonderful 🥰

[@williamforbes5826]

Such a beautiful piece of music. I would say that I have heard it before, but I cannot say where or when. But I can say that I cannot get enough of it. Beautiful music from a beautiful lady. Thank you.

[@isanewday]

Beautiful

[@DaveScamullo89]

Calm and warm. This piece is just as lovely as the way you played it.

[@katanafourzeronine]

Oooh surprise Beatrix video. What I like the most about your vids Beatrix is that they feel so homely, no overproduced studio nonsense, just you, the guitar, and passion. It's always wonderful to see you play. Cheers,

[@beatrixguitar]

Ah thank you, I was really afraid of this style but it seems like everyone is supporting about it so far!

[@LiveWireVodou]

I agree, I love the calm, personal setting… with amazing acoustics!❤

[@nighthawknfny]

Hello Beatrix. I can see in your expressions how this well crafted instrument responds with sweet resonance. It’s a gift only a classical guitarist can receive and appreciate.

[@Awakenedself_drsharon]

Hauntingly beautiful🙏🏼🌹. Thank you. My soul is touched by your playing. Namaste. ❤ Sharon

[@TimothyHuffGuitar]

So beautiful the way it flows and the serenity of the piece is so heart-felt.

[@joelwhatever]

This was so beautiful! Makes me want to pick up the old guitar again. 👍👍👏👏

[@scottfoster3643]

That pause at 38seconds is soul crushung ❤

[@gregucho969]

That's what my college choir director would call, a "luft pausa".

[@GarySchiltz]

This piece simultaneously gives me feelings of melancholy and of hope. Great performance.

[@jayholewinski]

That was lovely

[@Captaincrunch2024]

I got to see Jose twice in the nineties in Austin. The concerts were very small and intimate. He is a very nice guy, I got to speak with him. Nice playing!!

[@michaelbrear2214]

What a beautiful piece

[@Xaforn]

Reminds me of when my met my bf; he was such a kind gentleman it actually shocked me. I couldn’t believe he was real. Sometimes I still can’t believe it. Love the gentle flow

[@beatrixguitar]

Aw that was beautiful, he’s lucky to have you ❤️

[@gilgarza5568]

I love to listen to you perform. You exude beauty and passion with flawless technique. This melody is hauntingly beautiful. Thank you. ✌🏼❤️🎶😉

[@davidguest6051]

Oooooh! I know this piece, but not under this title. I will be haunted until I can recall. To play it well, it must be in your heart such as you have done.

[@freespirited77]

Telegraph Road by Dire Straits…the opening part👌

[@danielmckibbin1979]

@@freespirited77 Also The Stranger by Billy Joel fits very well.

[@ivicapavlovic3879]

Beatiful!

[@JokerJim23]

This is a very nice piece of music. I'm kind of "immersing" myself in Classical, Flamenco and Mariachi styles of playing. Iv'e had Accoustic & Electric guitar's for yrs but something has made me see Classical & Flamenco Guitar's and the Music they play, in a new light. So Beatrix I'm going to be buying a Classical or a Flamenco Guitar, very soon. Yes you and your channel have also influenced me and I really appreciate and love your playing. Will I be Solo Playing as a lead Classical Guitarist @ any Major Venues...... No, but I wish to enjoy playing and I'm looking forward to the challenge ahead. Hope your good Beatrix 👋🤗😁. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍😉🤗😁👋👏👏

[@trungnguyen-rainsound]

no one doesnt love this. so beautiful

[@BytebroUK]

How have I never heard this before - that's beautiful? Thank you! I now need to find more of theirs and more of yours...

[@iancameron5536]

Which only goes to show why a simple relatively slow but beautifully harmonious piece well executed with feeling will get my vote every day, over an overly loud and ridiculously and complicated and fast work. Those pieces are doubtless good for learning a variety of skills but honestly which of the two varieties 9 times out of 10 make the heart soar more? In music we can not deal in absolutes of course because for every general rule you will always find the exception! Anyway, thank you.

[@thomasmurray3920]

Your playing could be the soundtrack to my life.

[@janrichardsen5121]

Beautiful performance! Whatever mic, placement, preamp you're using... perfection, keep doing that.

[@nickco777]

Beautiful, simply beautiful.

[@nnau2007]

Beautiful piece of classical guitar … I’d like to try it. Thanks for sharing this music ❤😮❤

[@lunchguy659]

Very wonderful piece, thank you. The only thing that's missing is a coaster under your cup, lol!

[@rinareyes3222]

❤Good morning 🎉how much personal touch the music portrays,so soothingly, so gracefully rendered and performed,without any doubt,superb performance,thanks so much!🎉❤

[@michaelbartlett6864]

Very nicely done!

[@simonwadsworth9240]

A Beautiful piece

[@woodstoney]

That haunting melody made me sad, missing those whom I've lost and how I dealt with it. Beautifully played!!

[@RobertEMason]

Lovely and haunting. Thank you

[@williamforbes5826]

You uplift my spirit with your playing. Thank you again.

[@beatrixguitar]

Thank you! ☺️

[@jcpalmer6051]

More feeling please! Lol! So beautiful!

[@kennethschweighardt4920]

What a beautiful piece. You played it so well and the guitar has such a rich tone.. Well done!

[@JuanLopez-yf6hl]

beautiful interpretation! thank you for sharing!

[@cleidsonn]

Beautifully played. Well done. The coffee mug fits well with the mood. :)

[@beatrixguitar]

glad you think so, I was afraid of this new style a bit, but I didn't want another simple performing video. :) I wanted to make it a bit more personal

[@cleidsonn]

@@beatrixguitar You nailed it.

[@philchazwill]

In my imagination, all you needed to do to learn the piece immediately was to take a swig of that magical coffee. 🤷‍♂@@beatrixguitar

[@tomwashingtonjr848]

Beautiful ❤

[@ethanskywalker]

This piece is amazing I am going to learn this immediately!

[@beatrixguitar]

Go for it! I think the biggest challenge is holding the melody together and the bar chords. My trick for the last one was to play them a bit softer so they didn't go buzzzz. :D

[@jasontobola6272]

BEAUTIFUL !!! ☺️

[@madDadMusic]

Very beautiful performance.

[@mikekennedy2965]

Beautiful! Well playd!

[@ClassicalMusic.Channel]

This video can be summed up in one word: perfection!

[@bobjenkins9944]

What a beautiful piece, played superbly.

[@9guitarman]

Well done Beatrix

[@stevennewit5729]

What a lovely piece. You play with lots of feeling. I enjoyed that.

[@denisestone9119]

Beautiful song!

[@ivandubinsky1857]

That is very nice and you play it well.

[@joycevanrheeden1980]

I come in the stillness of your playing in a beautiful melody. Thank you and warm greetings from the Netherlands❤

[@smurgy99]

I learnt this a good few years ago now, though I never played it as well as you do though. As you say, it is part 1 of the Suita del Recuerdo. I tried to continue and learn the other parts of the suite, but they were beyond me, and I didn't have time to work at them. But Evocaion is such a wonderfully logical piece to play, its a joy. Thanks for the reminder that now I'm retired I do have the time (if not the skill) to continue and learn the rest!

[@chrisshollinrake6826]

Beautifully played.

[@jimclarke1108]

Excellent playing,🥰

[@ChrisWoodGuitarist]

Absolutely gorgeous. Very nicely shot video too. I think id like to learn this piece. Thank you.

[@josefilho1555]

Uma linda peça!

[@baraskparas9559]

Beautiful music played beautifully. Thanks. Great guitar

[@robertrohler3644]

Well done, well played, very beautiful. Thank you (me gusta mucho) :)

[@patrickflanagan8008]

Beautifully played...stunning.

[@timothypierce6576]

Hi Beatrix! So beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@KajVardinghus]

Just beautiful. And what a technique you have❤

[@jeanettecook1088]

Lovely.... very calming. Thank you🎉

[@fcsolis]

It's a beauty. Thank you.

[@Riddlemewalker]

Beautiful tone!

[@jimmcwhirter3798]

And ... add that one to the list! Beautiful. Like a dog with squirrels, I get distracted, lol. I've been working on Barios Prelude in C-minor, and I almost get it committed to memory so I can really start to work on the musicality, then another piece, like this, comes along ans says "Play me!" and I'm off. Thank you for showcasing this piece.

[@deanepeterson9286]

Beautiful. Thank you!

[@billalf1968]

Beautiful , many thanks 🤗

[@tuco8734]

Very beautiful

[@otborgen]

Beautiful!

[@djlafg58]

What a beautiful tune and played superbly. The close microphone has brought out so much extra detail. Well done!

[@WannaB321]

Beautiful. Bravo! Thank you.

[@yossefcarnevale2965]

Sooo beautiful

[@richardsmiley9919]

I really enjoy watching you play and your choice of repertoire is refreshing. I like what you did with the beginning and then end, nice touch.

[@marcialaguinaldo1071]

Simply beautiful! Thank you...

[@jeffwalther]

This piece sounds like it would flow perfectly into Spanish Romance.

[@franksabatino7576]

Thanks again Beatrix. Your tone and phrasing create so much depth of feeling. Your work is truly remarkable.

[@AmitPaul10]

Oooh hoo... Super❤❤

[@yongkim777]

What a beautiful piece!

[@gregj.gotham4402]

She plays much of the most emotional pieces I’ve ever been lucky enough to listen to.❤❤❤

[@johnchunga7633]

I love the piece.

[@johnchunga7633]

@Beatrix_Guitar. absolutely

[@toddo401]

As already stated in several posts here, very beautifully played! I really loved the tone of your guitar as well! Thank you for sharing such a lovely piece of music!

[@shop970]

So beautiful! Thanks so much!

[@beatrixguitar]

Glad you like it!

[@famouskate9071]

Your playing is beautiful. As a musician, you know the world is full of great ones that never see a penny. We play because it is our passion. I see above, that you are asking people to support you with Patreon. Just a suggestion coming from age, wisdom and being a fellow musician, but, forget the money, play because you love it and truly, from your heart, want to share it with others, and I guarantee, the money will follow.

[@joshwoods7641]

Very nice, and short enough that your coffee won't get cold while you play it. 👍

[@terryfowler6090]

Been playing guitar since 1964, and damn she's good.😊

[@user-pl6hi3qm4y]

Wow it sounds a piano.beautiful

[@fifteenthfret]

Just lovely. Thank you.

[@justinludeman8424]

Lovely dynamics and rubato. I enjoy reimagining my own renditions when listening to other artists.

[@warren52nz]

Fabulous!

[@flydadj]

Bravo!

[@mikegleim5241]

Took your time with it. Got the essence. 👁️♥️

[@WCGP]

Dear Beatrix, Evocacion is a beautiful and emotional piece and you played it masterfully. Great phrasing! Best wishes always, Will.

[@charlottesimonin2551]

Lovely!

[@christophercoughlin9493]

Lovely piece! Well played!

[@TR4zest]

Evocative, beautiful. Thumbs up.