There is something about guitars—maybe something magical—when played right, which evokes past, mysterious, barely-conscious sentiments, both individual and … - John Fahey

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John Fahey

There is something about guitars—maybe something magical—when played right, which evokes past, mysterious, barely-conscious sentiments, both individual and universal.

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I had a big background in listening to classical music and I started trying to compose, like I was playing the guitar but I heard an orchestra in my head.

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When I play, I very quickly put myself into a light hypnotic trance and compose while playing, drawing directly from the emotions.

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I just want to be treated like an average guy.

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How can I be a folk? I'm from the suburbs you know.

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But I say these things in an objective dispassionate manner because, you know, and I can't explain why, but being one of the greatest guitarists in the world simply is not very important to me.

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