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Robin Hill is one of the worlds finest guitarists who has been performing worldwide for more than 30 years. To learn more about the day to day life of a top musician then read on.
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New Release on CD Baby 'Eyes That Talk To The Sky'
Today I can announce that a new CD has been released on CD Baby.'Eyes That Talk To The Sky' is now available on CD Baby, with iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, and many others to follow shortly.This is a ver...
Arrival in Rome and Alternative MySpace Profile Picture...
We have had a particularly busy weekend preparing for Robin's trip and keeping up with new friends on MySpace.Fans of Twitter will already know that we were up at 4.30 this morning, although I must co...
Acapulco Again
Robin spent yesterday in Acapulco, Mexico.As his first concert isn't until Friday, he allowed himself some time on land, and went to visit a few familiar places. He was, after all, only there a few we...
Hill is Home and Playing Paganini.
It doesn't take long for things to return to normal and the house to be filled with the sound of music.Robin has been working on, 'Caprice No.24 in A Minor' by Niccolo Paganini.Paganini was born in Ge...
Bonjour de Paris
I didn't need to worry. In the end there wasn't time for Robin to go and try out a few guitars, so he went straight to the airport.It was a shame really, as it is always good to keep your eye on avail...
Jose Feliciano and the Ventriloquist
Crystal Symphony has spent a couple of days out at sea, so communication has been limited.The last time Robin was on dry land, he ventured into Puntarenus, Costa Rica. He proceeded with caution after ...
'Fiesta de Xabia' by Robin Hill - Guitar
Robin is enjoying some very pleasant weather, as he approaches Costa Rica on board Crystal Symphony, and I think he felt sorry for me back here in the frozen North of England.So he sent me an audio fi...
'The Incredible Lightness of Being' - Robin Hill
'The Incredible Lightness of Being', which is track 8 on, 'Robin Hill's Eklectica', was composed by Robin, specifically for the quartet.The piece begins with a solo guitar introduction and a fine exam...
Track 3: Sons de Carilhoes - Joao Pernambuco
The third track is 'Sons de Carilhoes' by Joao Pernambuco.Pernambuco was born on the 2nd November 1883, in Jatoba, Pernambuco, Brazil, and named, Joao Texeira Guimaraes.After moving to Rio he told so ...
The Needs of a Travelling Guitarist
It doesn't seem to matter how much notice we have for trips abroad, there always seems to be a last minute panic, and, reasonably organised chaos.Today has been no exception.As fast as I have been pre...
Lost Luggage Again.....
One relieved guitarist is back home.After flight changes, security checks, missed flights and finally arrival at Manchester, the sting in the tail was, of course, lost luggage.This happens so frequent...
Bob Dylan to Bach
We decided to take a little time out yesterday and do a few family things.It was great and we had a lovely day.Some of that time, was spent in a car, and anyone with small children will realise that t...
Messing About On The River...
Robin has expressed a desire to go boating.He suggested hiring a barge for the day and gently watching the world go by as we wend our way down a canal.Whilst this may sound like a lovely day out I hav...
Innocence of Youth
I have been home alone for a some of today.This is rather rare and I considered for a few seconds how I should fill my time.There were plenty of things I wanted to do but even more that I needed to do...
Alfresco...
If you remember, two weeks ago Robin was due to play his guitar at an outside venue, but due to the terrible weather the concert had to be postponed. To remind yourself of the ensuing impromptu pavili...