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    • GUITAR ALBUMS
      • The Dadap-Aguilar Duo (2019)
      • Introducing the Harana Kings (2012)
      • Manila Galleon Guitar Music (2010)
      • Tipanan (2006)
      • The Barbary Coast Guitar Duo (2005)
      • The Art of Harana (2003)
    • THEATER
      • Aswang Song Cycle (2013/2018)
      • Lalawigan – A Tagalog Song Cycle (2009)
    • FILM
      • Harana the Movie (2012)
      • Introducing the Harana Kings (2012)
      • Aswang (2018) in Production
    • COMMISSIONED WORKS
      • Utom (2019)
      • The Music of Bae Makiling (2016)
      • The Music of She Who Can See (2015)
      • The Music of Maség (2014)
    • COLLABORATIONS
      • The Dadap-Aguilar Duo (2019)
      • Paraiso (2007)
      • The Barbary Coast Guitar Duo (2005)
      • Buffalo Guitar Quartet (1990)
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I like to sleep it off sometimes. . #classicalguit I like to sleep it off sometimes. . #classicalguitarist #guitarist #guitaristsofinstagram #acousticguitarist #worldmusicguitarist
One of the unexpected benefits of pandemic - I get One of the unexpected benefits of pandemic - I get to practice and compose on a more regular basis. Plus, whereas I used to treat videos as secondary to live performance, it has now become the primary medium. So, working on a new video - coming soon! #classicalguitarist #classicalguitar #guitaristsofinstagram #originalcomposition #artistlife #musicianlife #acousticguitar #composer #composerlife #composersofinstagram
I guess I do miss playing live shows even though I I guess I do miss playing live shows even though I’m usually a wreck leading up to it. It always feels good right after despite the nerves. The audience connection, the communal sharing of a sentiment, the spontaneity and electric moments between musicians - yep it’s worth the trouble. And I’m feeling positive that we will once again experience live shows. Together. Soon. Photo from Lalawigan (Province) - A Tagalog Song Cycle - an original work for acoustic ensemble and 4 singers. #classicalguitarist #classicalguitar #guitaristsofinstagram #originalcomposition #artistlife #musicianlife #acousticguitar #acousticensemble #liveshows #floranteaguilar #composersofinstagram #composerlife
I think I’m more excited about the romanticized I think I’m more excited about the romanticized image than the actual award! 🙂 #guitarwarrior #classicalguitarist #classicalguitar #guitaristsofinstagram #artistlife #musicianlife #acousticguitar #guitarsuperhero #composer #composerlife #composersofinstagram #composers #guitarhero
The Guitars I Use, Part 3 Cordoba Solista Flamenca The Guitars I Use, Part 3 Cordoba Solista Flamenca (2014) - Got this off Craigslist from a guy whose wife asked him to sell parts of his collection he seldom used. Works for me! He neither played classical nor flamenco so this cypress-top was almost brand new! Perfect for my arrangements of rhythmic Filipino dances (swipe left). Because of this find, I continued scouring CL for deals but nothing has topped this steal of a deal so far. Normally around $2k brand new but got it for $650! #classicalguitarist #classicalguitar #guitaristsofinstagram #artistlife #musicianlife #acousticguitar @cordobaguitars #cordobaguitars #cordobasolista #cordobasolistaflamenca #flamencoguitar #flamencoguitars
The Guitars I Use, Part 2 Cordoba Torres (2014) - The Guitars I Use, Part 2 Cordoba Torres (2014) - Bought this second hand at Tall Toad Music in Petaluma, CA. It has spruce top and based on an 1856 Torres. It has a smaller body and fretboard per that period. But you wouldn’t know it by the volume it throws. It was so loud that the guitar teacher at Tall Toad three rooms away asked me to tone it down. He couldn’t believe I was that far. He was more impressed than annoyed. Fairly rare combo of great volume, warm singing tone and good sustain. Perfect for Filipino haranas. On the 3rd pic, you can see how much smaller it is next to a standard-sized guitar. Playability is superb! Swipe left to listen to sample. #classicalguitarist #classicalguitar #guitaristsofinstagram #artistlife #musicianlife #acousticguitar @cordobaguitars #cordobaguitars #torresguitar #cordobatorres #cordobamasterseries @talltoadpetaluma #talltoadmusic
The Guitars I Use, Part 1 Some of you are curious The Guitars I Use, Part 1 Some of you are curious about the guitars I use on the videos. There are 3 and I will feature each one on separate posts: 1. Fontanilla Guitar (2002) - Allan is a Filipino-American luthier who built this guitar for me in 2002. It has cedar top and Brazilian Rosewood back and sides (Brazilian rosewood is no longer allowed for instruments due to its endangered status). I love its power and volume throw. Great for live shows and playing with the band or chamber ensembles. Also great for Spanish music but just about anything.

Due to the very thin veneer of French polish that Allan applied, it gets pretty badly scratched easily (picture) but it also resulted in more power, volume and brightness. It was a trade-off that was worth it. And I like to regard them as “battle scars” :).

It’s also remarkably sturdy and durable as I have carried this around remote places in rural Philippines - tricycles, pedicabs, rigged motorcycles in the mountains, inter-island ferries, etc. - and the string action never changed! Swipe left to listen to the Fontanilla sound. #classicalguitarist #classicalguitar #guitaristsofinstagram #artistlife #musicianlife #acousticguitar #brazilianrosewood #brazilianrosewoodguitar #cedartop #fontanillaguitar
More Fandangueros! This is a classical guitar piec More Fandangueros! This is a classical guitar piece that I adapted for the band. Classical guitarists - test your repertoire knowledge! First one to identify both title and composer I will follow you on Instagram. And boy do I miss playing with these guys! 1 - main theme 2 - flute solo (Chus Alonso @potajemus) 3 - bongo solo (@sagebaggott) 4 - end Addendum: Nobody guessed the composer so here’s the reveal - it’s by Brazilian composer Antonio Madureira’s Ponteado #classicalguitarist #classicalguitar #guitaristsofinstagram #artistlife #musicianlife #acousticguitar #southamerican #brazillianmusic #brazillianguitarmusic #liveconcert #liveshow #liveshows #ponteado #antóniomadureira #antoniomadureira
The speed we played this Libertango was almost out The speed we played this Libertango was almost out of control but in a good way. Performing music in front of a live audience definitely gives a more electric vibe. We were playing dangerously close to the edge. Here’s to re-opening of concert venues soon! #piazzolla #libertango #tango #tangomusic #tangonuevo #argentina #argentinemusic #worldmusic #astorpiazzolla #classicalguitarist #classicalguitar #acousticguitar #guitaristsofinstagram #artistlife #musicianlife @potajemus @sagebaggott
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