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MP3 Steve Eckels - Cowboy Classics
14 MP3 Songs
CLASSICAL: Contemporary, COUNTRY: Western
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"For many years, I felt that traditional cowboy songs would sound good as solo guitar arrangements. Finally, while living in New Mexico and being immersed in cowboy culture, I felt the time was right to begin the project. As I learned more of the traditional songs, I began to develop a deeper appreciation for the music, especially how pretty it sounds on guitar. From my home in New Mexico, I had a view of the desert and rugged mountains. It was in this environment that I meditated on, sketched and revised the arrangements. Often when I traveled across the desert, and looked out across the vast and beautiful western landscape, it seemed as if the spirits of the cowboys were still riding the range and singing their songs. Quietly I listened, and it is from this space that I share with you ''Cowboy Classics''."
Steve Eckels is a solo guitar performer who blends traditional American folk songs with his background in jazz and classical music to create a unique style and expansive repertoire.
Steve got his first guitar in 1965 at the age of ten, and hasn’t stopped playing since. He received a Bachelor''s Degree in guitar from Berklee College of Music and a Master''s Degree from New England Conservatory. He holds a music education certification from the state of Montana, and currently teaches a high school guitar program in northwest Montana.
Steve is the author of numerous guitar books and recordings for MEL BAY publications. His guitar articles have been featured in "Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine", "Teaching Music" (MENC), "Teaching Guitar" (MEL BAY), and "Guitar Sessions" (MEL BAY).
Steve Eckels’ concert repertoire spans classical masterpieces such as Bach, Albeniz and Tarrega to virtuoso solo guitar arrangements of American traditional music such as blues, gospel, cowboy, Stephen Foster and others. He performs for special community events where his repertoire also includes pop, country, jazz and Latin American music. He also has recordings of his Classical and American Traditional music available through his website: https://www.tradebit.com
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