About See All. Neil also now offers a mesmerizing holiday concert, “The 12-Strings of Christmas”. For the 2020 holiday season, returnable items shipped between October 1 and December 31 can be returned until January 31, 2021. From his adventures with the Gypsies of Spain, Cowboy TV Specials in Russia, and ethnomusicology studies in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, and beyond, Neil showcases his masterful adaptations of exotic folk and classical music on the uniquely American folk instrument, the 12-string guitar. Workshop: $500-$1200 On two tunes, Song of Vojvodina and Zlato Moje Neil takes you on a special and very personal journey to Serbia. However, I was truly rewarded when the music touched my spirit. Performances of Song of Vojvodina, Morning At Ragged Point, My Norman Rockwell, and Singing Dunes are crystalline moments where mind, heart, spirit and finger-picking ability meld, creating their own quiet space. Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange Review by Mike Jurkovic On the Friday that Secret Places came in the mail for review, I had spent the week listening to a collection of Vivaldi's concertos and Sam Cooke. On Song of Vojvodina Jacobs plays with dervish fervor the G & D prim while backed by the wonderful Zivili tamburica orchestra. Travel Expenses: No, Neil Jacobs Oh, but wait. Guitar Player Magazine describes Neil as, “Leo Kottke, Al DiMeola, and Phil Keaggy blended together”, but his performances encompass far more than dazzling instrumental guitar. Create New Account. Neil starts you off with a plucky little tune called Singing Dunes. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. PO Box 723 Many times Jacobs phenomenal style made me wonder how many people were actually playing the guitar. As an added bonus you get a whirlwind tour, albeit a musical one, of North America and most of Europe. The grown-up child in you can find sanctuary in Neil Jacobs Secret Places. Jacobs mastery of the instrument is well...magical. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Office Phone: 614-832-5805 Cell: 614-832-5805, https://www.facebook.com/neiljacobs12stringguitar/. Neil Jacobs is truly a masterful performer on the 12-string acoustic guitar. There is a gentle, sparkling guitar score that allows you hear every glistening note of Jacobs s talent in the composition. Martin Eden sounds a lot like dawn rising out of the golden Pacific and Morning at Ragged Point is a melodic hundred mile jaunt up the coast to Big Sur. Musician/Band. But, for over twenty-five years, this award winning performer and composer has toured the world, bringing a whole new emotional and spiritual virtuosity to the instrument. 486 people like this. --Minor Seventh, Review by © Kirk Albrecht. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. The entire disc resonates with an eastern European flavor, with a dash of Gypsy and other ethnic tastes. Community See All. It sounds like Jacobs has quite the handle on slack key guitar in the astonishing title tune Secret Places. Be it Ravel's Bolero or Tchaikovsky's Dance of The Sugar Plum Fairy Jacobs covers the world vibe on his extraordinary 12-string, fusing flamenco, Celt, Balkan, Greek, jazz and gypsy. [email protected] We hit the rails on Train to Zanzibar, winding our way across a landscape painted in shimmering octave hues, while the pounding of simple percussion drives us along. I played a 12-string once years ago, but it did not sound like this. This is one of those romantic tunes that tears at the heartstrings with eloquent beauty. Many times Jacobs phenomenal style made me wonder how many people were actually playing the guitar. Download our mobile app now. Neil covers a full spectrum of styles and dynamics, touching on music diverse and varied as Gypsy, World, Balkan Folk, Jazz, Modern Classical and Fingerstyle guitar, while maintaining his own refreshing energetic style of playing. or. Now that's a wide spectrum no matter what demographic you poll, but Neil Jacobs took up his own place within it. You are treated to white smiles and white sand beaches somewhere along the Mediterranean. The title cut Secret Places finds Jacobs picking out his sparse melody over the stark droning of harmonic bass tones, leaving the listener wanting for more. Who or what is referenced in the song Martin Eden? 487 people follow this. Jacobs gives enchanting renditions of Ravel's Bolero, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Tchaikovsky, and the traditional Misirlou. It was a take a walk in the woods tune. With an ensemble of musicians playing exotic and familiar instruments, i.e. Warm breezes and a dazzling sun dance around you as the music gains momentum. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books.
Unable to add item to List. www.neiljacobs.com. Listen to your favorite songs from 12 String Guitar by Neil Jacobs Now. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. He has traveled extensively from one side of Europe to the other. Neil has spent his lifetime traveling, collecting a wealth of fascinating stories and experiences, while developing a rich musical background. Website: www.neiljacobs.com, Program: $500-$2700 Grand Haven, MI 49417 Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Both songs are sparkling Pacific jewels. He combines contemporary themes with classical styling and the result is sometimes warm and sophisticated, sometimes playful and exciting. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. It's a gentle piece, touching the soul (which maybe Salieri tried to do with his music as well). Sorry, the rest of the world is on its own while I think my private thoughts. But on guitar...just Neil. Oh, he had a little help from Arkadiy Gips on violin, Craig Marley on udu, and Steven Fox on upright bass on a few of the cuts. Artist biography: Neil Jacobs is truly a masterful performer on the 12 string guitar. In another tune Jacobs makes reference to one of the most spectacular sights in California in the tune Morning at Ragged Point. Residency: Varies Rating: Very Good --Sounding Board Review, New Age Reporter, RJ LannanMinor Seventh Review by © Kirk Albrecht Few acoustic guitarists (excepting Richard Gilewitz and early Leo Kottke) are bold enough to create an entire recording of 12-sting guitar. Neil Jacobs has not just had the cajones to do just that, but to take on some pretty formidable material in the process on Secret Places, his fourth CD. Neil draws inspiration from his world travels and experiences. When most of us first encountered the 12-string, it was the clang-jangly shimmer of The Byrds. With his own style of playing that the St. Louis Riverfront Times describes as "mesmerizing" and the Austin Chronicle describes as "the rockin'est since early Leo Kottke". It s hard to believe that Jacobs would go off on a tangent to pay homage to an American writer, so my bet is on the French version. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Adena7Neil It is absolutely the best cut on the album and worth many replays. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. For a slice of Americana, Jacobs serves up My Norman Rockwell, a straightforward tune which nonetheless offers more upon closer inspection, like much of Rockwell's seemingly simple creations. His latest release, "Secret Places" is an eclectic treat. Please try again. Even though Salieri had laudable talents of his own he was a victim of wrong guy in the wrong place syndrome. As the day wears on there is just the two of you as the world and the music revolves around you. Jacobs has been playing and composing for over a quarter of a century. With true classical grace Sympathy for Salieri reminds you of the man that competed with uber-composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Sympathy for Salieri must be dedicated to the court composer so tragically portrayed in the film Amadeus, who lives in the shadow of the bawdy but brilliant Mozart. Forgot account? Neil Jacobs – World 12-String Guitar. Every time it was just Neil. Neil Jacobs has been around the world and, like a rare find in a souvenir shop he presents us with his wondrous gifts of music. It's a delightful mix. Length of Residency if Applicable: Day/Week Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, + No Import Fees Deposit & $9.98 Shipping to Netherlands. Every time it was just Neil. : stand-up bass, udu, violin, brac, and bugarja, this is perfect music for those snowy mornings and sunsets, those Sundays where it's just you and the music. On Song of Vojvodina there is a peculiarly energetic mandolin lead and a tick-tock tempo that exalts the spirit of the Balkans. One of my favorite tracks on Secret Places is the resplendent tune Zlato Moje (My Golden One).