Manuel Velazquez Documentary

10-minute version of documentary: "Manuel Velazquez: A Tribute to a Legend", produced and directed by Paul Polycarpou and Mollye Brown. Interviews and performances include classical and flamenco guitarist Virginia Luque. Manuel Velazquez's guitars are praised and sought after by fine guitarists around the world. Born in Puerto Rico in 1917, Velazquez now lives in Florida where son Alfredo continues the lutheir traditions, skills and passions. Contact: www.velazquezguitars.com, [e-mail], 407-496-8487.

[@lopez6934]

I had the pleasure to spend sometime with Mr.Velazquez, and still have the pleasure to spend sometime with Alfredo, Masters Luthiers and Great people.

[@marcydenville1756]

Correct pronunciation is "Velazquith", my old man bought his finest in 1961, the year I was born. My old man, left the guitar on his wall in there driest home on earth, for years, until it fell on the floor and cracked up. But!! I had it repaired, and today it is still the finest classical guitar I've ever played, period.

[@miguelolavarria1793]

un boricua genuino y gran artesano para la Historia el mejor fabricador de guitarras de la Isla de el encanto O,. el mejor de el Mundo ,auteticidad, suprema y que perfection y sonido en sus guitarras. todo in maestro dedicado a su oficio.que en Paz descanse el gran maestro artesano, don Manuel Velasquez.

[@samroca]

El Maestro. Dios lo bendiga a él y a su hijo que continúa la obra.

[@TheAmateurGuitarist]

he is so honest, you begin to like him right from the first word he says...

[@miguelolavarria1793]

que gran ser humano, y que gran artesano,mejor que don Manuel Velasquez fabricando guitarras quien es,era unico y maravilloso en su clase,y que doñas guitarras, con calidad suprema y buen sonido. y sobretodo puertoriqueño orgullo nuestro .que en Paz descanse el ilustre artesano don Manuel Velasquez. para la Historia.

[@Fazman81]

Chulada de viejo me recuerda a mi abuelo Mario Garza. To see the passion with which he builds even after all these years is inspiring.

[@tomwaterloo]

I've been playing the same Velazquez guitar almost daily since I bought it in 1996 when I was 38 years old. If I had to do my life over again I would save all my paper route money I earned in grade school and buy one of his guitars as a teenager. The sound is one thing but to experience the responsiveness and nuances of a Velazquez guitar is one of the greatest drugs known to man.

[@lawcch]

beauty of guitar sound is like a drug to guitar lover

[@WilliamRodriguez-os1rv]

Una pena que no le brindamos mas atencion y homenaje cunado estabe vivo...Que gran artista

[@eddiepagan8749]

Beautiful!!! Ed you must be very proud of your Great Uncle ❤

[@REVAN3D]

The best luthier from Puerto Rico,

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! Thank you for posting.

[@MyCepillin]

Gracias por este documental!!!

[@ViktorStorniHauer]

Gracias Maestro!!!! Por dejarnos sentir tu bella alma!

[@geomathai4731]

The song played by Stephen Robinson at 6:10 is Farewell by John Doan

[@beibeimiao2327]

beautiful......

[@svend358]

a true master !!

[@nutsocket]

great video

[@joelstauffer1950]

What Stephen Robinson is playing at 6:10 is not a continuation of any other tunes in this video. I don't know the title, but I'm gonna steal it from here and learn it...it's beautiful!

[@bloodhive]

muy bien

[@paulpolycarpou8115]

The tune at 6:10 is called Farewell. It is by John Doan

[@reneewhite8405]

Beautiful tribute to a unique artist. . . .

[@IanDisguise]

Does anybody know the name of the piece played ay 6.10 .?

[@JonWasserman]

what is the piece being played at 6:30???

[@schrammguitars]

Fantastic! I met them both at the 2007 GAL. When is this DVD going to be available and who sells it?

[@9196gitta]

Does anyone know the name of the composition starting at 6:10, played by the mister?? Beautiful tune.

[@robertocapocchi8379]

Does the narrator get his name wrong? He keeps saying "Valezquez"... Seriously, these guitars are a joy to play.

[@classicaltrav]

Where can I get the full documentary?

[@5tactics998]

Donde puedo conseguir el documental?

[@LocoPCtheoneandonly]

Please someone tell me what`s the name of the song played at 6:08

[@RFPercussion]

I cried. I love this guy.

[@charliebowen5071]

What is the piece being played at 7.00

[@jamievillasenor]

Where can i order one

[@Nakayatah]

great!!! does anyone know the name of the first piece (at the beginning)

[@paulozilio2193]

+Nakayatah Misionera. Arr. Jorge Morel

[@Rvveenns032]

Misionera . Argentine music named "galopa"

[@AK-salvador]

@Bouchon211 what's the name?

[@charliebowen5071]

Like how the girl thought this is my shot and pulls out Asturias

[@aarongreen7556]

That "girl" is Virginia Luque. A great and accomplished artist in her own right.

[@tomj6650]

Indeed. Virginia Luque is among the world’s finest contemporary guitarists. Widely regarded as Segovia’s last student. Brilliant musician.

[@gamer221296]

whats are the prices for his guitars ?

[@deepscienceproduc]

12K and way up

[@Schlafanzugmen]

Whats the name of the first song in the video?? :-)

[@cmorales5]

Misionera.... a Latin American composer I suppose.

[@Schlafanzugmen]

@@cmorales5 OMG thank you. Asked that question roughly 10 years ago from now.

[@cmorales5]

@@Schlafanzugmen yes I saw.... I know the answer because I have a CD from Jose Antonio Lopez in which that song is performed.

[@TheHeartwinds]

plays virginia luque

[@darrenhippner4882]

contact BEVERLY MAHER at the GUITAR SALON , dear close friend to the last DON MANUEL

[@SuperOlds88]

I think he is the feller that makes them Esteban guitars you see on tv.

[@beerdeddi1]

His guitars are worth now millions of dollars after his death...

[@rcruz262]

No they're not!

[@svend358]

,,,you can buy one for 12000 usd ,,,

[@JoseHernandez-vp5pn]

Un buen constructor de guitarras pero no es Bueno procramarlo como el mejor del mundo.hay decenas o centenares como el.en mexico en una entrevista juan pimentel dijo que en españa lo proclamaron como el mejor del mundo por favor informense.el unico reconocido mundialmente es antonio de Torres como el mejor y escuchado guitarras casi con el mismo sonido una de Michael thames y existen mas constructores muy buenos pero nadie a su nivel eso que construyo.parte en el siglo pasado ahora tendria mejor vision .

[@MrLwliang]

He kinda sounds like Van Halen haha

[@5barkerstreet]

play same thing all the time

[@bohemian46]

Why is there no mention that his guitars are direct copies of Hauser. ?I own a 1961 Velazquez. It is a decent guitar, it is no Hauser.

[@lorenzodecarbon9914]

I've heard a couple of his concert guitars that I prefer over Hausers I've heard. Every instrument is unique. Hauser drew upon previous luthiers' experience. Current great luthiers do the same.

[@bull419]

Better than Hauser..!!

[@rom4486]

He makes good guitars but it's just guitar if some has skills to build guitar they all all same, people making it bigger then it is, it's a nice guitar with good sound like other hand build guitars

[@Fazman81]

You sir know nothing about guitars. There can be 100 guitars but one will speak to you, if you are a musician that is. Not only will it speak to you but it will inspire you to play and play and play. The sweetness of its sound its timbre and sustain will make you sound a little better than what you really are. Especially if its setup just right to get the most of the sound and playability.

[@owenlewis8944]

I just wanted to say to Manuel's son, you don't have to do the same thing your father did. Maybe God has placed inside of you a different longing or desire. Whatever it is that you do, do it to the glory of God, and make sure you enjoy doing it!

[@owenlewis8944]

Still in training Bub, you?