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| At Home With the Guitar
. . . Filled with gardens, guitars, flowers and fun, Rick
Foster's video, At Home With the Guitar, blends live solo classical
guitar performances with Christian family values and a nearly vanished mode
of American rural life. Set against a backdrop of country living in the
mountains of Southern Oregon, Rick and his family work, play, and enjoy
the bounties of God's creation. In this musical celebration of nature and
family you are invited to sit back, catch your breath, and enjoy a peaceful
80 minutes of not only beautiful scenery, but also some of the most beautiful
guitar playing this side of heaven.
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"This is one of those delightful treasures I just happened to uncover
that I'd like to share with everyone. Rick Foster brings to life classical
guitar playing at its finest. If you just got home from a hard day on the
freeway, put this video on, prop your feet up, and reflect on God's goodness.
It might add years to your life and it will probably make you a more pleasant
person all evening long. And that - in itself - could make this guitar video
worth purchasing."
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The Church Music Report - April
1993
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Precious Memories
Over the past 20 years we've received many requests from guitarists for a sacred performance video. In response to these requests, Precious Memories 1981-2002 gives viewers a look into the concert years of Rick Foster's career, as well as intimate "at home" footage of several pieces not featured on his albums. Also included are rare performances by two of the world's foremost sacred guitarists — Jonathan Burchfield and Ray Cummins.
This collection offers an overview of the history of sacred guitar music as it captures the spirit of Rick's concerts through his personal testimony, performances with daughters Jody and Tobi, and solo close ups of his favorite and most requested tunes. We consider this to be the best available video collection of sacred music for the guitar.
Rick Foster's pioneering work in gospel guitar has, without question, reached far and wide, delighting audiences and players alike. From Chet Atkins to Christopher Parkening, Foster's considerable influence has found its mark in significant places.
His new video, Precious Memories 1981-2002, documents his career in performances, as well as in glimpses of the family life that figures so prominently in his music. It's a veritable time capsule, taking the viewer from '70's gospel television programs, to church stages across America, to the casual atmosphere of the Foster's country home in Oregon. Foster shares the stage, as well, with dedicated segments showcasing the performances of other guitarists, whose work brings to light the myriad ways the genre has expanded. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a bit of time travel as you are entertained by one of the guitar world's most important artists. |
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John Schroeter—John August Music, founder of Fingerstyle Guitar magazine
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