String & Wood

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String and Wood, John’s latest CD, is a perfect example of his earnest, energetic artistry. On the CD, John’s charismatic presence is complimented with the added depth of electronic looping and the smooth, sensual sounds of a string quartet. String and Wood showcases John’s diversity and innate ability to adapt styles and methods to his own distinctive sound. The new CD is a collection of original compositions that have germinated while playing in the subway and on the street during the last ten years and features upbeat tempos (“Fuerte,” “No Pretense”), relaxed rhythms (“To Live,” “A Walk to the Lake”), and exotic scores (“Aurora Borealis,” “Mosaic for Shadows”). -A. Redd, 2011

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74 thoughts on “String & Wood”

  1. Hi John, you are a wonderful guitarplayer,
    please, tell me, what guitar do you use for classical guitar? i mean what label? alhambra, hanika or something else

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  3. lol… you awesome, there is no other way to download your album ? like deposit ? paypal doesnt accept my card, unfortunately it isnt international and im from brazil, your music is so perfect….

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  4. John….what can I say……imagining you reading this is more than enough for me…….man i just wanna tell u that u’re the one who inspired me to play guitar,and till now all my techniques are like urs….every track u play leaves a great effect in me….and ur music ALWAYS makes my day ,even the hardest days become so calm and heavenly with every single note u strum…..since i heared “the most evolved ” 3 years ago….and till now….u are my IDOL ……keep doing what u do man…..its MAGIC !

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    • Thank you my friend! I play music for the same reason you do… Music keeps us up alive. Music is a part of the human spirit… We all need to play music.

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  6. Your online posts and comments have touched my life, or maybe I should say become part of my life. Through them I have come to learn a bit about you and your music. Although I have never met you, you have inspired me in so many ways. Among them are drawing, writing and looking at music anew. More than thank you for sharing your music, especially your latest album. I would purchase your CD sooner if they are available at retail.

    Your music and sharing touch lives. Best regards.

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      • Hi John,

        Thanks for your reply. I was hoping in some ways I could support a talented and interesting artist like you. Watched a video of you playing in a winter evening in SF under a Christmas tree. One of your fans must have filmed it. Your passion and unswerving determination for music got to me. Your descriptive writings too have rekindled in me an interest in writing and other artistic expressions. Hope to see you succeed and profit from your efforts and talents, and above all, finding the very best in life. Peace to you too.

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  7. Hi John,
    Great music! I first saw you through, surprise, The Most Evolved on YouTube. Ever since then I have loved your music and the personal relationship you create with your audience. I feel like I have somehow shared in your music, though I am only a bystander. Keep playing and inspiring! Each time I listen to you I have a very strong desire to continue my abandoned classical guitar training. Thank you!

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    • Hey thanks Marvin. I just noticed your website…I’ve been a strict vegetarian (practically vegan) for 16 years and counting. keep spreading the word bro!

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  8. Greetings from Russia ,John! Your music is purely beautiful… It is unfortunate that no tablature of your music on Guitar Pro…

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  9. hi john , i am chandrasekhar from india .I am big fan of yours . can you teach us more guitar lesson? you are owesome guitarist.

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  11. I am a huge fan of you! I am trying to play some of your music, but im only 12 so its a little hard to finger the last 2 strings. anyways i must ask what type of guitar did you play in untren and most evolved. again i love your music!

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    • 12 is a great age to start. I started when I was 11. But back then i didn’t even know this kind of music existed. Good for you!

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  13. Hey John! Love your music! Especially Pursuit of the Cygnus Thief!!
    Are you ever going to come out with tabs for it?
    Ohhhh I’ll be the first to buy em’.

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  14. Hi John!

    I heard your music and i like it!
    you have a really talent this why i write this e-mail for you
    I do some videos about different things..
    now I’m working in a video from one hotel in spain and what i need is a music for that.
    this video is a commercial for my webpage as well.
    so i do this for a favour.
    i found your song called “fuerte” is could be perfect to this job!
    i would like to ask you if i can put your music to the video (of course your name gonna be in the end of the video as well like a : music by johnclarkemusic.com)
    its a good business for you as well, like an advertisement!
    please contact me to know what is your opinion!!
    thanks for your time!!
    regards Geri

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  15. When I heard and then saw you play at Pier 39 in The City on August 31, 2011, I felt that I had been transported back to Spain. I haven’t been there for 27 years and recently began thinking of going there later this year. Your flamenco-inspired, uniquely “you” music makes my heart sing and my feet want to dance. When I read that you are from Berkeley, I felt even more drawn to your songs, for I grew up there; the air in Berkeley inspires creative people like you to innovate, embellish, and expand. I could not resist buying both of your CDs, and now enjoy your music every day. Thank you John!

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  17. Hello Dear John
    I Have Some Suggestions For .
    Let Us Say Spanish Guitar Awesome But I Have some Ideas to leave A mark On Your Works And On New Album If You Are Planning To Make.
    If You Can Add On Your Album Special Songs For Example If Your Are Making 18 Songs You Can Add 2 Songs That Is A Very Special From You .
    And Make This 2 Songs Some kind Of Situation Happened In your Life.
    And Give A Name By For Example : John Good Day But You Should Make It A Special Song .
    Because Really Your Music Is Most Powerful Guitar Music.
    Best Regards
    Akai . R . M.

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  18. Unbelievable Sound John! As an inspiring guitar player, your music drives my passion even more to master that wonderful instrument. I discovered your music when I was looking for Spanish Romance and saw your video. I then played your Fuerte video. After that video, I had to buy your CD. Beautiful!

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  19. Hi John I must say I like how you “upgraded” all of these songs , I think they are very calming / energetic to listen to even more now. =)

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  21. i like them all john nice work you are one of the best man keep it up
    i just wanna know when did you start playin guitar
    thanx……………

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  22. Hi John! I saw you on Youtube while I was searching for weddings songs. Your version of “hear comes the bride” is PERFECT for our ceremony. I looked on each of your cd’s but was not able to find it. Do you have version of it on Itunes I can purshase OR could you email me the version?!?! YOU’RE AWESOME!

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  23. Hi John!
    I loved your version of ‘Here Comes the Bride’ I saw on youtube. Where can I get a mp3 version of it for my beach wedding in 2 months?
    Thanks greatly! You’re amazing!
    Robin

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  25. Was looking on the net for some good music and came across “The Most Evolved”… WOW! I’m glad I saw your video. Will be ordering all your CD’s pretty soon. Keep it up John, you’re a talented individual!

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  26. Where can I find tabs for these songs? I would REALLY like to learn how to play, “Mosaic for Shadows!” I sort of gave up teaching myself guitar because I didn’t have a proper muse, but your music is extremely inspirational, it made me pick up a guitar again! :-)

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  28. Pursuit of the Cygnus Thief
    Hello Dear
    Guess What ?
    That Was Something Unbelievable Melody !!!!
    You Scary ???
    All this Skills In Your Hands
    Nice Feeling When I Hear It
    How About I Name It For A Different Name If You Don’t Mind
    It Will Be : ( Escape To Escape )
    Keep It Up
    I’m Looking For The Next Symphony
    Best Regards
    Akai R . M

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  29. Hey John! You are my biggest inspiration for playing guitar! And I just wanted to say I’ve bought your spanish tutorial package and learned to play The Most Evolved from your video. But I was curious, what is the name of the song you are playing at the very beginning of the “How to Play The Most Evolved video tutorial now available at spanishguitarlessons.com” video? It sounds really nice and I would really like to learn that one too. If you answer back it would really mean a lot to me! Thanks!

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  30. Hey there.
    Great stuff you have on here.
    I was just wondering when we would be able to purchase
    your new album’s tabs?
    I’m really dying to get my hands on them!

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  32. John your music is something that should be shared with the world. I have been a fan since i first saw “The Most Evolved” in 2007. As soon as I get this thing with paypal sorted out I plan on buying String & Wood. It is truly a work of art as are all of your songs. Mosaic for Shadows is by far one of my favorite songs of all time. And thank you for the video on Moonlight Sonata. I requested that a long time ago and just realized the other day that you actually did it. It is a rarity to find an artist that takes requests from listeners and actually does them. I am self taught so I have to work on many of my disciplines while playing but I can almost play through the whole thing now and that video helped exponentially. It is good to see that there are still artists who play to play, not just to make money. I for one enjoy sharing my music with everyone and have played countless times for free at all sorts of venues and sitting on the side of the road just for the opportunity to share what beauty music is. I think that music is for the soul and if everyone in the world played some sort of instrument mankind would be better for all. Thanks again and keep up the excellent work. You have my support to the fullest. I hope to see you play live sometime in the future.

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  33. Hello John,

    I have just stumbled upon your music over the past couple of days. I think you are fantastic and are at one with your tool of play. Inspiring to state the least. Regards and blessings, Adi.

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  34. Hi John! Thank you for putting out a new CD. I;ve been on the look out since last year, i saw you in San Fran and I enjoyed your music so much i bought both of your cds. I am now the proud owner of the third disc :) Thanks for putting out beautiful new music!

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  35. Clarke your music is pure beauty, its romantic, passionate, an utterly amazing. It is without a doubt the best music I’ve ever heard anyone create. I noticed you added the violin into your music(i play as well), and it sounds perfect.
    dont stop making your music, its bliss.
    Much adore, Melissa Anne

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  36. u r a great guiterist i never seen in this world i love ur music particularly pursuit i loved it very much good luck john give us some more bye

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  37. Beautiful music. Thank you for writing and composing such great tunes, it is very comforting to know that there are still people out there who make music for musics sake, that is just… I dont know how to say it other then … pure.

    Keep up the great work, oh btw. nice feature with the strings, bit strange at first but also kinda cool.

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  39. been tracking ur clip on youtube….

    planning to buy ur album for christmas…

    hope the mrs wont mind me buying…lol…i could just stealth buy it….

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  41. WOW!!! love to watch your hand move all over!!! My 2yr old and i were watching your video and we were so relaxed that we fell asleep…your music is soooo soothing…o and the amazing vibe that i got just from listening has left me speachless..THANK YOU

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  42. Hi Jhon
    You are a wonderful player and you have a distinctive way of playing the guitar, the most beautiful feeling I have is when I hear a guitar feel like I am in another world

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    • Hi Jhon
      You are a wonderful player and you have a distinctive way of playing the guitar, the most beautiful feeling I have is when I hear a guitar feel

      like I am in another world

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  43. It seems your music comes from inside. I know you want to make the best music you ever create. remember! good things comes from God, if you look only him; you will play the best music. Play for God at least once in while and you will receive more than you think.
    God bless you my friend !

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  47. Hi John. You’re my favorite guitarist. I am 12 years old and I started playing in September, do not know how much you think it will last me like you? I’m from Czech Republic (Europe). And I wanted to ask you if you make more educational songs. Would you please tell me where I download some of your songs? Thank you. :)

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  50. Happy Holidays John,
    I stumbled across your YouTube videos a few years ago when looking for some classical guitar. Absolutely fallen in love with the sound and style. I’ve always said I had the passion but not the talent. Now, after listening to your playing and bugging everybody I know with your music, I’m inspired and finally going to try to learn to play the guitar. At 48, I doubt I ever get much past Mary had a Little Lamb – the no talent thing – but I know it’ll fill a hole in the soul. And I can always listen to your playing and pretend…
    Thanks so much and Happy New Years.

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  51. Oh .. Finaly I found your website … bcoz i love your songs very much and specialy ” The Most Evolved ” It’s Amazing x) .. I always listen it , and soon i’ll try to learn it x”D

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  52. We are from Scotland and now live in the South of France.
    We have just returned from California and had the pleasure of hearing you at Pier 39. We bought your two cds and they have not been off since we arrived home. They are so relaxing, hope to hear more of your work in the future. Keep making your wonderful music

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  53. I subscribed to spanishguitar lessons in november 2011. I left Canberra, Australia on 12 dec 2011 and returned yesterday. I cannot access online lessons with my email and password. I had one online lesson in 2011 but now I have no field to enter and re-commence lessons. Can You Help please?

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  55. Absolutely amazing, I was in San Francisco the early part of last year on holiday where I saw you on Pier 39 just before going to the island. I wanted to stay to watch but we had to catch the boat. I have been a big fan of Segovia and John Williams as I play the guitar, well I thought that was what I was doing. My hero’s have just changed.
    We were in San Francisco to visit the Drum Corps that my daughter was in “The Blue Devils” so you can see we are music fans.
    Guess I will be coming back.

    Brian

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  56. WOW, you really know how to show your feelings through a song. Thank you for that, dude. Your songs are very beautiful and expressive. I’m brazilian and in Brazil there is not to much of this : ( I’m sad about it. But you play guitar very well. Even though I can’t play guitar (I play flute at the most), I consider you my favorite idol in a such instrument. It sounds like an oasis, it’s haven for me.
    I love especially “With Love”. It’s soft. It’s beautiful. Again thank you. And, sorry if I made any mistakes in the comment. I speak english, but that I’m somewhat nervous about writing to you beacuse I asked my teacher to help me. I hope you to keep playing so beautifully like this.
    I had forgotten, your new album is very beautigul.
    Much Sucess
    Bárbara .

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