Amos - 12-7-2006 at 09:09 PM
Hi everyone,
It is with deep honor and pride that i show you all some pictures of my new oud made by Peter Kyvelos. This oud belonged to my teacher and friend,
the late oud master Al Gardner Bardezbanian. Al performed on the oud often, and it has an indescribably sweet and perfect tone. It was made in 1977.
I am honored and completely amazed that this oud has come into my posession through the consideration, generosity, and thoughtfulness of Al's wife
and his longtime friend Peter Kyvelos. I will post some pics, with more to come if necessary, as well as a sound clip.
I love you Al! We all miss you!
Regards everyone,
Amos
kyvelos
Amos - 12-7-2006 at 09:11 PM
abusin - 12-8-2006 at 03:29 AM
congratulation Amos this is an absolute treasure, play it in good health and keep the memory of the master Al going 
mavrothis - 12-8-2006 at 08:38 AM
Congratulations Amos, I hope you will always play this very special oud with health and joy.
It's a beautiful thing that the family decided to give it to you, who will surely put it to great use.
Take care,
mavrothis
Hagop - 12-8-2006 at 08:50 AM
Congratulations on such a great honor and beautiful instrument! Enjoy it my friend.
paulO - 12-8-2006 at 03:44 PM
Dear Amos,
Your story made my day Amos. Beautiful.
Take care....Paul
Jonathan - 12-8-2006 at 05:37 PM
Congratulations, Amos. I am sure that the oud is where it belongs.
Jason - 12-8-2006 at 10:37 PM
What a wonderful honor. Enjoy your oud
Amos - 12-10-2006 at 10:35 AM
thank you everyone very much for your kind a supportive words. here is a short clip of the oud. i can't make it sing like Al did, nobody ever could,
but here is the first taksim i have recorded on this beautiful instrument. i am still feeling shaky about playing it, as Al's presence feels so strong
in the oud, and i feel a great sense of responsibility even holding it in my hands.
some of my intonation is a bit off on the recording, but i just wanted everyone to here how lovely this oud sounds.
thanks again everyone,
amos
Jameel - 12-10-2006 at 11:32 AM
Very nice Amos. Thanks for sharing. Nice to see Al's ouds in good hands. What are the bowl woods?