"Brian Gore's CD "Legacy" is one
of the best steel-string acoustic guitar recordings that I have ever heard. Beautifully
recorded, great playing and interesting music. This is a great recording."
-Tony Morris, producer/host,
Classical Guitar Alive! radio program.
from the artist....Brian Gore
If you have not heard of me, I hope that you will take a chance and purchase a copy of my
second CD, called LEGACY. Musically, it reflects a reverence for a relatively young
tradition in acoustic guitar, one established by my American predecesors; John Fahey, Alex
de Grassi, and Michael Hedges. Like these guitarists, the compositions reflect an
ear for the European tradition in fingerstyle guitar, so beautifully represented by such
great artists as John Renbourn, Pierre Bensusan and Peter Finger. I call the CD
LEGACY, because I honor the fingerstyle roots of the style I play in, while extending the
tradition on a musical and technical level. If you listen closely, you'll also hear
a conversation between classical and fingerstyle technique in the solo compositions that
makes the release entirely unique. Accordingly, the classical guitarists Andrew
York, Antonio Calogero, and Marco Pereira accompany me in original collaborations.
Additionally, I owe a debt of honor to Peppino D'Agostino, who accompanies me on the title
track.
When I founded the International Guitar Night in 1995, I never imagined I would have the
great honor of sharing the stage with the best guitarists from all walks of life in
acoustic guitar. The position I find myself in is both tremendously humbling and
inspiring. There is probably not another point in history that has been filled with
the quality of guitarists we have presently; and every day, every fiber of my body is
dedicated to making sure the world knows a little more about them. I have used the
experiences gained as inspiration for this work. The talent I share the stage with
compelled me to produce a recording of the highest quality-- live in studio. My parts
contain no overdubs, and were recorded and produced by Antonio Calogero, after much
preparation. I am probably one of the few people in the history of acoustic guitar
to successfully blend the role of impresario with the development of my own original voice
as an acoustic guitarist. For me, there is nothing more motivating than sharing the
stage with the best of the best. I take the musical responsibility that comes with
this role very seriously. LEGACY reflects a dream come true for me. As a
composer and performer, I believe I have an insightful place in the legacy of acoustic
guitar-- and hope that after you have had a chance to listen to the release, you'll feel
the same way too.