The movies come to the 2017 Melbourne Guitar Show! After it’s world debut in London The Acoustic Uprising continues, premiering next month at the Melbourne Guitar Show 10.30 am on Sunday August 6 in the Whammy Bar.
‘Acoustic Uprising’ is a documentary film exploring the innovative world of Acoustic FingerStyle guitar featuring interviews with many leading players including Andy McKee, Kaki King, Newton Faulkner and Tommy Emmanuel. coustic Uprising looks at the innovative new approach to acoustic guitar known as FingerStyle. Recently this style has risen to prominence on Youtube and social media, startling and delighting millions due to it’s mesmerising manipulation of the ubiquitous acoustic guitar. Through the viral nature of Youtube and the transcendent nature of their music— FingerStyle has ignited a guitar community like no other. A community of guitarists who share a passion for pushing the boundaries of the instrument and themselves to ever greater heights.
An inspiring story about the power of community as much as musical performance, Acoustic Uprising shows how social media is enabling and encouraging a new generation to express themselves artistically like never before, whilst also fueling a rapidly evolving culture of innovation that is pushing this style of music to ever greater heights.
Start your Melbourne Guitar Show Sunday off with a relaxing view of this fascinating film, then head downstairs, all inspired and check out the gear!