I already told you in the previous topic that I went to a guitarist’s concert, but ended up at the presentation of an exhibition of paintings by Diana Arbenina.. But there was also a guitarist’s concert!
Two hours of pure communication with your unconscious, if such a thing is possible in principle... He played 4 improvisations. The first two were 5-10 minutes each, the third – an hour and a half and the last another 10 – 15 minutes. In addition, there were thoughts out loud and 2 dances: a dance-dialogue with the audience and a dance-prayer..
Light the candles, sit back and... enjoy your meditation..
Here's what we managed to find on the net about this unique guitarist...
Website https://estastonne.com
Pages of Estas Tonne
https://www.facebook.com/estastonnemusicpage
http://vk.com/wall-10502438_194072
Estas Tonne is a musician with a bright and powerful expressive power, breaking all the laws of show business, a musician for whom Music is not a goal, but a means that frees human capabilities to understand both themselves and the surrounding reality.
His music reflects a wide variety of artistic techniques. Classical structure, flamenco technique, gypsy roots, features of the Latin American tradition, electronics, almost imperceptibly flowing from one to another, present real surprises in every performance.
BRIDGING THE WORLDS | Tour 2016
April 20 - Moscow
April 20 - Moscow
April 22 - Kazan
April 26 - Krasnoyarsk
April 28 - Novosibirsk: https://vk.com/event114456847
"In ancient times, traveling musicians brought Light through their music and stories. Since each of us has the power of choice, I choose to live my life following this timeless tradition." (Estas Tonne) http://vk.com/wall-94490394_5232
Very little is known about his biography. Wikipedia is silent, there is some information here. The alleged real name is Stanislav. One of his sayings:
“What will happen if I give up everything I knew, forget everything I was taught, leave my old places and allow myself to become real. Perhaps then I will reach new heights, become myself and find my true home?..”
From this we can conclude that Estas does not want to be talked about much, and in fact, he does not want to. It is worth mentioning, perhaps, about his music. And the music is such that yesterday I listened to The Inside Movie, one of the albums, on headphones until 4 am.
Nothing but a guitar. But it is impossible to get away from it - bypassing any intermediaries, such as the husk of consciousness, music addresses directly the unconscious. It has everything - endless loneliness, the wind of wandering, freedom and improvisation. It’s not for nothing that Estas is called a modern troubadour - in my opinion, he discovers something in music that has long been lost. http://indifound.livejournal.com/617395.html
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Estas Tonne was born in Ukraine on April 24, 1975. Like many Soviet children, he studied at a music school, and very well, but he could not even imagine that music would bring him fame, although this would not happen so quickly.
In the dashing nineties, he emigrated to Israel, where he lived for ten years, but never found himself. Then there were many years of endless moving from one country to another, until, finally, in September 2002 in New York, Estas received a guitar as a gift, which completely changed his life. According to the virtuoso, it was as if a door to another Reality had opened before him, in which he became a modern troubadour.
And again they flashed a colorful kaleidoscope of the city, where Tonne came as a guitarist, but still had no idea where exactly he would stop and perform. The street became his stage, and the most grateful spectators were ordinary passers-by. Of course, a lot has changed in recent years. Estas Tonne will be honored to host the most fashionable halls, which he will certainly easily assemble. But for the virtuoso himself, commercial success is not the most important thing in life. His goal is to comprehend Music and gain true Freedom through it.
It’s amazing how harmoniously the echoes of gypsy, Indian, Spanish, Russian, Arab (you can’t list them all) folk culture are combined in his compositions. It feels like some kind of universal channel of Consciousness, accessible only to him, has really opened up for the musician! http://dracon.gorod.tomsk.ru/index-1397705970.php
Estas Tonne is a true guitar master, the “road guitarist” of the world. His music is rooted in flamenco and Spanish classical guitar culture, but incorporates echoes of a wide variety of styles, languages and cultures. Estas Tonne was born and spent his childhood in Ukraine, but now he can rightfully be called a citizen of the world. Over the past 10 years, Estas, traveling around the world, has played more than 2,000 concerts (including performances at prestigious festivals) in various parts of the globe - from the USA to India, from Mexico to Israel. Together with violinist Michael Shulman, the charismatic guitarist creates in front of the audience a whole universe of new energy and allows the audience to plunge into it with a feeling of complete harmony. http://www.last.fm/ru/music/Estas+Tonne/+wiki
From an interview with Estas Tonne "EMAHO magazine".
My history of music began many years ago, but then I did not have a true passion for it, and then one day, after 11 years of silence, I met its magnificence again! Music gave me new knowledge, becoming a teacher and guide, I, like a child, discovered it from the other side and found my path and development in it.
Music became my independent story, each time improving and creating sound, I found true creative transformation. I traveled a lot, played solo on the streets, festivals, theaters and films, experimented with other musicians, singers, dancers of different styles, actors and even poets.
Thanks to this music, I changed the world within myself and the world of those around me. Constantly studying rhythms and developing in a musical direction, I continue my journey away from Russia for 20 years now, but every day I realize the importance of the House, the Russian language and culture.
Stanislav Tonne, who took the romantic pseudonym Estas, is a real troubadour of our time. His virtuoso guitar playing combines Spanish flamenco and other ethnic tunes inherent in different countries. He has proven himself at such global festivals as Gara Vasara, Buskers Festival, No Mind and Aufgetischt.
On the path of truth, I fell and fell, got up again and again, and continue to walk.
And I continue this magnificent walk of memory called "Love".
Biography
Estas Tonne appeared born on April 24, 1975 in Zaporozhye (Ukraine). He started playing guitar when he was still a mischievous eight-year-old boy. Since then, he has practically never let go of the instrument. However, in the early 90s, the Tonne family moved to Israel, and the guy had to give up playing the guitar for 11 long years. Possible reasons could be a change in lifestyle or separation from former friends - this is not known for certain.
Career
The young guitarist Stas Tonne eventually went in search of the “American Dream” to the States, and this happened in 2001. It was there that he became close friends with violinist Michael Shulman, which became the foundation for the creation of a duet.
The guys gave performances in various fashionable spots in New York and found their own circle of admirers. After which Estas Tonne performed at a large concert, which was dedicated to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attack. This tragedy shocked not only America, but the entire world community.
Facts about Estas Tonna
- Takes part in various music competitions.
- Sometimes he plays outside.
- Does yoga and meditation.
- Attends art festivals.
- In the film “The Time of the Sixth Sun” he played the role of Troubadour - a wanderer who influences the entire world around him and experiences all its metamorphoses within himself.
- Often works in collaboration with poets, dancers or circus performers.
How the style originated
2002 became the main starting point in the career of the young guitarist. From that time on, he was almost always on the road, giving concerts in countries such as Israel, India, Mexico, as well as in some European countries. With each trip, Estas Tonne, like a sponge, absorbed the melodic folk melodies of distant countries, which were reflected in his own work. Thus, a very original performance style, unique to him, was developed, which brought the guitarist world fame.
The classical manner of performance in his compositions is in harmony with the rebellious gypsy character, hot Spanish flamenco and Latin melodics, and all this unfolds against the backdrop of powerful electric sound. The result is something ephemeral and extremely interesting.
Creative path
If you try to add up in your mind all the concerts played by Estas from 2002 to 2018, then in total you can count more than three thousand of them! In addition, he managed to tour in more than a hundred countries around the world, and also established himself as a virtuoso guitarist and recorded a good dozen albums. Estas Tonne performs on both big and small stages, honing his skills and composing new beautiful melodies.
In general, he is a very bright, charismatic person, driven by a constant search for the ideal sound. He is a free wandering bard who does not tie himself to any country in the world. After all, music is a whole universe, and Estas Tonne is spiritually attached only to it. Touching the strings with his fingers, he creates amazing worlds filled with emotions that absorb grateful listeners without leaving a trace.
According to critics, Estas' music sounds thunderous, and in this rolling roar, wonderful riffs and solo parts of an ethnic nature are skillfully combined. The new style, expressing the composer’s idea, echoing various folk melodies, definitely appealed to all of them. At least for this reason he is worthy of attention and honor!
This performer became a DISCOVERY for me just a few days ago, although he has been known for quite a long time. But this is exactly the case when it’s better late than never. This is what I am sharing with you, my friends.
Estas Tonne was born in Ukraine on April 24, 1975. Like many Soviet children, he studied at a music school, and very well, but he could not even imagine that music would bring him fame, although this would not happen so quickly.
In the dashing nineties, he emigrated to Israel, where he lived for ten years, but never found himself. Then there were many years of endless moving from one country to another, until, finally, in September 2002 in New York, Estas received a guitar as a gift, which completely changed his life. According to the virtuoso, it was as if a door to another Reality had opened before him, in which he became a modern troubadour.
And again they flashed a colorful kaleidoscope of the city, where Tonne came as a guitarist, but still had no idea where exactly he would stop and perform. The street became his stage, and the most grateful spectators were ordinary passers-by. Of course, a lot has changed in recent years. Estas Tonne will be honored to host the most fashionable halls, which he will certainly easily assemble. But for the virtuoso himself, commercial success is not the most important thing in life. His goal is to comprehend Music and gain true Freedom through it.
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It’s amazing how harmoniously the echoes of gypsy, Indian, Spanish, Russian, Arab (you can’t list them all) folk culture are combined in his compositions. It feels like some kind of universal channel of Consciousness, accessible only to him, has really opened up for the musician!
“What will happen if I give up everything I knew, forget everything I was taught, leave my old places and allow myself to become real. Perhaps then I will reach new heights, become myself and find my true home?..”
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In fact, I have a favorite guitarist. No matter how much you tell me about the skills of Jimi Hendrix, Gary Moore, Ritchie Blackmore or Slash, but none is as close as Estas Tonne.
It was all the more surprising to find out that the dude was born in Sovetskaya Ukraine, in 1975. So here it is. Nationality Estas Tonne is Ukrainian. But in fact, he has been wandering around the world for a long time, so his art has absorbed many colors from the musical palette of the planet.
Very little is known about his biography. Wikipedia is silent, but I managed to google some information. The alleged real name is Stanislav. One of his sayings:
“What will happen if I give up everything I knew, forget everything I was taught, leave my old places and allow myself to become real. Perhaps then I will reach new heights, become myself and find my true home?..”
From this we can conclude that Estas does not want to be talked about much, and in fact, he does not want to. It is worth mentioning, perhaps, about his music. And the music is such that yesterday I listened to The Inside Movie, one of the albums, on headphones until 4 am. Nothing but a guitar. But it is impossible to get away from it - bypassing any intermediaries, such as the husk of consciousness, music addresses directly the unconscious. It has everything - endless loneliness, the wind of wandering, freedom and improvisation. It’s not for nothing that Estas is called a modern troubadour - in my opinion, he discovers something in music that has long been lost.
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