Soren Madsen is a fantastic guitar player who continues to amaze everyone who hears him play. This performance features ‘What a Wonderful World’ played masterfully by Soren.
Soren sits on a stool in the middle of a black stage. He wears a black dress shirt and black pants while playing an acoustic, classical guitar. He’s focused on the strings he is striking and makes no facial expressions.
‘What a Wonderful World’ was written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. It was arranged and played by Soren Madsen, who recorded it in Malling, Denmark. Soren was born in Denmark and works with Danish artists.
The original song was recorded by Louis Armstrong and released in 1967 as a single. The music actually performed poorly because Larry Newton, the president of ABC Records, disliked the song and refused to promote it.
The song saw a resurgence in popularity when it was featured in the movie ‘Good Morning, Vietnam.’ The single was reissued in 1988 and hit number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100. Armstrong’s recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Soren uses the classical guitar technique, which involves striking the strings with separate fingers. The right-hand plays two, three, and four-voice harmonies. The index, middle, and ring fingers are generally used to play the melody. At the same time, the thumb accompanies within the bass range.
It is mesmerizing to watch Soren strike each string with rhythmic precision. He hits every note and makes the song sound beautiful, giving it new life. The performance is relaxing, tranquil, and calming.
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