ABOUT THIS SITE
Welcome to Free Solo Guitar!
There's really nothing quite like great instrumental music played
on acoustic guitar, as millions of fans worldwide will attest.
For many, it started with Mason Williams' huge radio hit, "Classical
Gas", way back in 1968. Today, the popularity of this
kind of music continues because of superb artists like Tommy
Emmanuel, Leo Kottke, Doyle Dykes, Phil Keaggy, Alex DeGrassi
and the late Michael Hedges.
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
In recent years, prices for acoustic guitars have dropped significantly. Now, almost anyone can afford a decent guitar. This bodes very well for the long-term popularity of the instrument and its music. Guitar is one of the few instruments that functions just as well as a standalone instrument as it does in combination with others.
WHY
THIS SITE?
There are plenty of web sites offering MP3 music. Most of them,
sadly, involve illegitimate distribution of copyrighted material.
The good news is that there are also a bunch of great new free
and legal music sites out there. However, there are certain
genres that seem to get short shrift. Our feeling is that instrumental
acoustic guitar music falls into that category. So, as we've
done with several other genres, we've created a single place
where you can come to find quite a bit of the kind of music
you love. Some of our artists are well-established, while others
are talented, but still somewhat "under the radar"
as far as the public consciousness. A site like this is a great
opportunity for them to get their music into your hands.
VIVE
LE DIFFERENCE!
There's
one other thing that sets our site apart...and it's important
to say this somewhat delicately. The internet has been referred
to as "the great democratizer"...because pretty much
anyone can have a web site now. And this is a great thing. The
problem is...a great web site is not necessarily an indicator
of significant musical talent. We want this site to be of value
to you. Therefore, we have taken it upon ourselves to exercise
some judgment regarding the quality and value of the material
made available to us. We believe that this makes a significant
difference in the caliber of music you'll find here. We hope
you see the difference and that you find it valuable in your
ongoing search for great new music.
SUPPORT
THE ARTISTS
Please keep this in mind: Quality music is not created for
free (well, almost no music is created for free...but quality
music actually gives you something when you bite into it...unlike
the "cotton candy" of most of today's popular radio
fare). It takes time to practice and to write. And it takes
money to create recorded product. So...support these folks!
Buy an album. Make an effort to see them in concert. Heck...sponsor
a concert in your area! This is how great music gains an audience.
Thanks for your interest. Enjoy your time here! |
