An introduction to Yogi Martin, New Zealand's finest accordion player, and one of the best in the world. An introduction to Yogi Martin, New Zealand's... not so hidden talent. Yogi Martin Roland Fr7....
The man is a legend and breaking new ground by combining traditional, Classical, Jazz and my favourite Blues, with the Digital Technology of today. By way of a Roland Accordion Yogis musical talent has changed the face of Accordion music- as we know it forever.
No slouch myself in this department I am a Guitarist of some note; Music Tutor and an Audio Engineer so I might just know a tad or two about digital effects.
I am a great fan of the Line 6 PODXT Live which is a Guitar Effects Processor and a Recording interface the Hooks into your PC by a USB connection. This Unit is the leader in this kind of digital sound technology. The PODXT Live does for the Guitar, what the built in digital effects processor and voices does for Yogis accordion sounds and some.
The Podxt Live also uses simulators; which is what the Roland Fr7 is- a "simulation" of a real acoustic accordion. It looks like a normal acoustic Accordion from the outside and visually it has Keys etc... but that is where the similarity ends. It does not even have Bellows or wind activated reeds . Inside and soundwise is where the biggest differences are.
The sounds that Yogi accesses through his high tech state of the art Roland Fr7 Accordion are incredible. This is not to detract from The latent talent that is Yogi Martin. You still have to "play" the instrument. That is the telling part.
It of course goes without saying; Yogi Martin is one of the worlds best exponents of the Piano accordion. The Roland FR7 in his hands is taking accordion playing into a new dimension and the new frontier of technological wonders.
As a direct result; we are now seeing a worldwide explosion of young talented Accordion enthusiasts, as evidenced by all the new Accordion player Videos on Youtube.
Oh No! The Metal Shredders have discovered the Roland Fr7 and they are quick to grasp the technology and be the first on Youtube and playing their Favorite heavy metal music on Accordion as we speak.
Me I am happy being able to "dial up" Jimi Hendrix's Blues sounds, Santana, David Gilmour of Pink Floyd and anyone else my heart desires. I also get simulations of Jimi Hendrix's Vintage Marshall Stacks, his recording effects set up. Line 6 have even modeled the Room and studio characteristics, reverb, echo, bounce back into my sound Live! I am in Guitar Heaven, as I know Yogi is in "Accordion Heaven" with his new toy the Roland Fr7.
This just makes a Phenomenal Accordion player like Yogi; twice as appreciated.
As New Zealander's, Yogi makes us all proud as he travels around the world spreading the love and we wish him all the best in the rest of his musical journey.
Without Further ado; here are the Videos of Yogi performing Classics and contemporary tunes on his Roland Fr7 for your enjoyment and entertainment.
Leave a comment and tell us what you think.
Hopefully Yogi will drop by and see your comments
Me Jammin The Workin' Man's Blues" On my Srv Stratocaster
There are two tracks just mouse over the bottom of the widget above the play Button select Number 1 or 2 and click the play Button.
I am not going to complain it is a free widget and a great site. :)
Again leave a comment and Tell me what you think...
enjoy Phil
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
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