Bach, J. S.; BWV 0996 Prelude, Presto - D10

[James Lister]

Finally got around to recording the Prelude and Presto. I've been practicing this quite a lot, as I performed it in front of a small audience a few weeks ago. I decided to be a bit less fussy than usual about getting that "perfect" take - just did 3 takes, and a few small edits. Recorded using my Behringer C-2 mics and 4-channel mixer into Audacity, with reverb by Gverb. Put a bit more reverb than I usually do - really like the large church effect for Bach.
Guitar is one of my own, of course, with spruce top, and indian rosewood back and sides.

I'm still working on the Courante, then just the Gigue to go to complete the suite.

All comments gratefully accepted!

James

Prelude_Presto_996R.mp3

[banl]

Very nicely played and the guitar has a beautiful bright sound.

Bert

[VeganPicker]

NIcely played James. I really like your dynamics throughout. Guitar is very nice sounding, congratulations!

[Scot Tremblay]

Nicely done James! Lovely sound to the guitar too. Nice tone and balance, I like it.

I played that Bach Suite for my graduation recital from university. It's always been one of my most favorite Bach pieces. I'm glad you posted it for us.

[Erik Zurcher]

, James! I enjoyed every second of your recording.

[Vesuvio]

James,

Very beautiful! What a lovely tone you generate from your guitar,

Many thanks, V

[Tarbaby]

Good job, James!

You captured the drama of the prelude and brought out the voices in the presto beautifully!

I hardly noticed any reverb, so I certainly don't think it's overdone.

Looking forward to hearing the rest of the suite.

Alan

[James Lister]

Many thanks Bert, VeganPicker, Scot, Erik, Vesuvio and Alan for your comments - they are very much appreciated (as is any constructive critisism ).

In case anyone's interested, here are links to the other parts of the suite I've recorded so far:

Bach, J. S.; BWV 0996 Allemande

Bach, J. S.; BWV 0996 Bourrée

James

[KeMe]

Wonderful performance, James.
Your guitar has a beautiful tone. Is this one that you use all the time?
Thank you for sharing your music with us.



Kay

[Cary W]

Hello James. I am so glad I discovered your recording. You have great energy and flow in this performance, and the guitar sounds brilliant.

Cheers,
Cary

[James Lister]

Thanks Kay and Cary.

Kay - this is the guitar I'm currently using as my main instrument, and I've had it for about 9 months now I think. From time to time someone tries my personal guitar and likes it enough that they want to buy that particular instrument - then I just have to make myself another one!

James

[George Crocket]

Kay

I have not played it, but I have seen James's guitar a couple of months back and I can vouch for it being absolutely gorgeous in looks and tone, presuming it is the same spruce/brazilian instrument. The Brazilian rosewood is a wonderful deep colour, almost black. And James plays it pretty well too.

[rolando V]

Mathew!
I like this interprétation's, one more!
Rolando

[James Lister]

Kay

I have not played it, but I have seen James's guitar a couple of months back and I can vouch for it being absolutely gorgeous in looks and tone, presuming it is the same spruce/brazilian instrument. The Brazilian rosewood is a wonderful deep colour, almost black. And James plays it pretty well too.

Thanks George,

Actually it's not the Brazilian rosewood guitar on the recording - I'd taken that one to Linlithgow because I wanted to show it to Allan. My own guitar is a more modest Indian rosewood instrument - still a very nice guitar, but not as strong as the Brazilian. I've just posted some photos of the Brazilian rosewood guitar on my self promotion page.

James

[Figolo]

thank you James for posting your recording.
I enjoy your playing.

Are you more lutier or guitarist.