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Andy McKee’s Fingerstyle Guitar Playing

Monday, May 24th, 2010

If like me, you have seen the movie “August Rush”, you would have wonder if the guitar action in the movie was possible. True, it is possible indeed. One particular guitar player has noticeably popularized this kind of guitar technique. It’s like combining percussion with insane guitar playing. I’m not talking about shredding and stuff, it’s more like, tapping, harmonics, slapping and the likes. It really looks awesome and sounds awesome. It’s as if you are listening to a bass – drums – guitar combo. This guy is Andy McKee.

Andy McKee is an internationally acclaimed guitar player, born in 1979 in Kansas. He’s one of the best finger style guitarists in the world.  He’s currently signed with American Record Label, Candy rat Records. His videos on YouTube have been viewed by over 30 million viewers all over the world. Talking about popularity. His playing style and compositions makes him famous with guitar players, guitar lovers and even the normal people as well. He has recorded five full length albums already and one ep up to date. His latest is dubbed; “Joyland” was recently released and is currently gaining popularity. If you want to see what I am talking about, better check out some of his videos on YouTube. Here’s a sample from Andy McKee entitled, “Drifting.”


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