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One Guitar

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I've been a fan of Ottmar Liebert since the early 90's. My family and I recenty saw him live in Portsmouth, NH where he performed much of the music on "One Guitar." While I've been disappointed in live perfomances compared to the studio version of a cut, this gentleman performed every piece BRILLIANTLY. It's truly astounding to listen to such beautiful music, and to watch the person creating the music make it look so utterly easy.

This is an enchanting album...classic flamenco performed by the world's finest flamenco player. As an interesting aside, Ottmat Liebert is also quite an accomplished photographer. He ran a slide show with a random selection of his vast library of photos at the concert. It came off beautifully. If you ever get the chance to see him perform live, GO! If not, this album is about as good as flamenco gets!

Cheers,
Jim

It is hard to believe that ~One Guitar~ is just so...1 guitar...played by one human being.
Some how it seems the music melds back onto and into itself, making it's own simple elegant Flamenco symphony. It is clean, clear, smooth and immaculate. I found it most beneficial to leave it playing 24 hours a day in my room, while traveling, to think and dream by...very luxurious and healing to the senses. I find Ottmar Liebert to be an Artist worthy of the highest praise. Salute Sir! Only one thing would be more of a privilege to listen to, and that would be ~One Guitar~ in live Concert!

Every time I hear Ottmar's "One Guitar" it reaches me more deeply. This is not pop music that grabs you quickly and lets you go as fast. And though is the greatest of guitarists, the music flows like it comes as easily as breathing. This is music from his heart that goes into my heart and I long to hear it again and again. It's imposible to explain in words.. I'll never tire of it. It helps me feel.

I purchased this CD just after seeing him in person for two hours which was amazing in itself and this CD just carries on the magic that Ottmar has created. He and his band members play with their eyes shut so it is not hard for me to shut my eyes while listening to this CD and think I am on the 2nd row again. I totally recommend this CD to everyone that wants to be transported to an unbelievable place in the universe.

If you are looking for something soothing, romantic, and simple... This CD is it. Ottmar Liebert plays one guitar, as the album says, and it is beautiful. To me it is like looking at a black and white version of a color photo. There is less going on, but ironically it becomes more emotionally moving as a result. The best places to listen to this CD are in your home while you are lying down trying to relax, in the car (if you are like me and have a problem with road rage, this will help calm you down), while working in the kitchen, or while you have a bath. If you have a partner, it would be nice to dance to or sit together and talk while it is playing. Just some suggestions there. If you're going back and forth on whether or not to get it, my recommendation is to go ahead and give it a try. I think you will be very satisfied.

Although I have enjoyed other music from Ottmar Liebert, I did not like this solo album. In my oppinion all the songs sound the same and they lack substance. It would make fine elevator music, but not what I would want to listen to for pleasure.