Tom Ward is one of the most talented buskers you can come across in Sydney. He often performs his dynamic and full of energy music at Pitt Street Mall.
As you can see form this picture Tom clearly loves his music and I for one enjoy his talent and virtuosity.
Few days ago I have mentioned this guitarist playing opposite Town Hall. Today I saw hit taking praises from one passer by while another one had a less positive opinion about his music skills. Or, was that tongue directed at me?
On the other side of George Street, almost directly opposite the Town Hall a guitarist busker sets up show almost everyday this week. I’m yet to take a good photograph of him but he poses every time I point my lens at him. So, it is a task for another time. He plays semi-classical guitar pieces with strong Spanish undertones. It is an interesting place he selected to play at. It is a busy walkway, a bus stop near by and long set of steps leading to an office tower thus he always has an audience - willing or otherwise.
Today, at the bus stop there was this old man in a cowboy hat. He had an interesting face and I wanted to take his photograph. He seemed quite distant, uninterested and expressionless but when the music stopped a big smile appeared on his face and he clapped his hands loudly in an obvious appreciation for the music. Snap.
I often write prises about Sydney buskers but this guitarist performing in front of the Martin Place fountain is probably one of the best I’ve heard in a long time. He played a number of classical guitar pieces with obvious virtuosity.
If you pass near the water fountain at Sydney’s Martin Place you may be treated to beautiful classical tunes played on a hybrid of a harp and guitar. The musician who performs these ear catching tunes is Rod Alexander.
Rod Alexander is a finger style guitarist and harp guitarist, born in Australia. He has been playing guitar obsessively for about 15 years. He is influenced by Michael Hedges, Tommy Emmanuel, John Williams and Steve Vai, amongst others. You can hear some of his magic at Rod Alexander’s website.
Tom Ward is a very talented young guitarist. He fuses classical music with Hispanic motives and modern rhythms. He has all the signs of the guitar virtuoso in the making. To find out more information about Tom visit his website
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