JT - 2-8-2009 at 04:46 PM
Hey Guys,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l862RwJCdY
This is a piece I composed last year for solo oud. It really started out as a study (for myself) and is really on the technical side of the spectrum.
It really requires a long stamina of the right arm and some interesting pick patterns. The middle section in particular is something I am developing
further, holding a pattern under a melody. It is a guitar technique which is usually done with fingers, but here I experiment with the plectrum.
I really hope you guys enjoy and I hope some oud players can have a go at it. Looking forward to your comments...
All the best and keep ouding!
JT
ps. the filming is just an informal one at an oud conniesseurs place in Paris. So its not perfect 
katakofka - 2-8-2009 at 05:41 PM
Interesting JT. Do you have the Notation? There are some technical parts I guess they are original on the Oud.
thanks for sharing
Edward Powell - 2-10-2009 at 12:46 AM
...Wow! that's a real work out dude! Thanks for the inspiration!
[I will be interested to see if you are still playing like this 25 years from now
]
MatthewW - 2-10-2009 at 02:12 AM
Joe, I'm with katakofka- if you have the notation and don't mind posting it, that would be cool.
best wishes, MW
Multi Kulti - 2-10-2009 at 04:42 AM
im just wondering...do you guys think that IF there is a notation would it be easier to play it?? )) im just teasing
JT you are a rock...although your technical abilities are enormous you dont lack of emotion in your playing...continue like this
Marina - 2-10-2009 at 06:41 AM
so, the sheet?
JT - 2-10-2009 at 08:16 AM
Hey guys,
Still cleaning up and working on the score. I usually compose, learn it and score the music later. So will post soon, but the opening is proving to be
quite rhythmically difficult with broken bars and certain phrasing.
Thanks for the comments,
JT
JT - 2-11-2009 at 03:35 PM
Score should be up in a week guys. Its all written, just making it presentable
best,
JT
Edward Powell - 2-11-2009 at 04:35 PM
Hey JT
...been watching all your clips tonight! Man you play GREAT! ...always inspiring me to keep plugging away!
My right hand is getting stronger and stronger. . . .day by day!
JT - 2-19-2009 at 09:13 PM
Score is nearly ready my friends...
Best,
JT
Owain-Hawk - 2-20-2009 at 02:21 AM
Man, I couldn't even play that at quarter of your speed.. 
I like the
bit at about 1:28 untill 2:06 alot...
Nice playing, well done!! 
Oud.Proff - 5-29-2009 at 02:51 PM
JT, that is one phenomenal performance !
Man.......it feels to me like running the 100 m race....but for 4 continuous minutes
As always, you never loose the awesome passion and feel for the oud, even when playing a great technical style.
I'd say, even with the scores made available, you gotta see JT himself playing it, as it is supposed to.
Loved it.
dubai244 - 5-30-2009 at 08:46 AM
hi JT,
I have trip end of June to Brisbane, staying there for one day, so i was windering if you live in Brisbane, If that the case, i was windering we can
meet and have oud party?
Thanks
Masel - 5-30-2009 at 10:52 AM
Wow really impressive, my speed varies at different times but that's alot faster than my fastest! True though not lacking in emotion, well done!