Igor Presnyakov is a virtuoso guitarist, arranger. The musician became famous for his unique playing technique and the author's performance of various cover versions.
Few in the world of virtuoso guitarists. Usually these are world celebrities who are actively touring different countries. Igor Vitalievich Presnyakov has been engaged in instrumental activity for over 35 years. The maestro created a unique author's technique, which is a combination of various styles and innovative solutions.
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The biography of the famous guitarist began in 1960. The child was born in Moscow on May 8. Igor was fond of music as a child. After school, the graduate was educated at the Academy in the class of classical music. After training, he masterfully learned to play the guitar. Also, the young man received the qualification of an ensemble conductor.
Presnyakov really does not like questions about his personal life. The arranger is sure that only his work is always an open topic for fans. All other life questions should remain behind the scenes. In the seventies, the musician worked with several bands, was a vocalist, arranger and guitarist.
To develop his further career, Presnyakov decided to go abroad. In 1991 he moved to live in the Netherlands. We started talking about the Russian virtuoso at the beginning of the millennium. At a festival in the United States, he performed with success in 2004. Then, as a composer, Igor Valerievich created the music for the famous production of Sherr White's Six Years. It was staged in one of the best theaters in the world, Lex Theater.
After the American triumph, Presnyakov became a frequent guest of a wide variety of radio programs and talk shows. He often attends European festivals. The musician often visits other countries, collaborates with different performers, gives joint concerts.
Presnyakov is famous for its unexpected orchestral arrangement. In a very unconventional way, it combines harmony, melody, drums and bass. The bats of songs created by the musician are always in demand thanks to the latest arrangement. Acoustic guitar sounds completely unusual.
Popularity
At home, the musician's popularity was brought by the YouTube channel. Professional performers became the first subscribers of Presnyakov. The desire of the masters was to improve their own technique. Gradually Igor Valerievich has become one of the most popular video bloggers in his niche. His channel has millions of views, over 800 thousand subscribers.
First of all, the musician uses the World Wide Web for self-expression. This attitude made his channel unique. Presnyakov gave his first concert in Russia in 2013. The audience gathered in the Moscow club "B2". Before the start of the performance, the guitarist felt an extraordinary upsurge, according to him. At the concert, the guitarist did everything so that the audience could remember the evening for a long time.
The world tour after the concert in the capital was continued. In 2017, Presnyakov performed a lot in different countries.
Currently, the guitarist plays a Takamine instrument. The reason is the signed contract. According to him, Presnyakov is one of the few official endrosers of the brand. This already proves the highest quality of the manufacturers' products.
According to Igor Vitalievich, the instrument “Takamine” attracted him from the very first moment. The musician bought it in Antwerp, where he saw it for the first time almost two decades ago. Since the moment of his choice, the guitarist has never changed.
Maestro's preferences
As for the amplifiers and their quality, here the musician decided not to look original. He opted for the Fende product. This manufacturer also works with Presnyakov on a contract basis. Additionally, the virtuoso plays the seven-string Russian guitar. This option has already become a classic. Such a guitar is known in the century before last. It is distinguished by a peculiar and very interesting sound.
The musician performs works of various genres at concerts. Any preferences are not for him. Michael Jackson's repertoire and cover versions of the famous hits "Led Zeppelin" sound with equal ease.
Even lovers of computer games, far from the world of music, are familiar with the example of the maestro's works. Presnyakov created a version of the Skyrim screensaver that broke all kinds of download records.
The performer really enjoys listening to the works of musicians of various genres. This prompted the virtuoso to think about mixing well-known styles during author's concerts. This move provided the virtuoso's advantage. The audience liked the decision, as each listener was able to choose the compositions he liked.
Discography
Often, the technique of the master himself is called inimitable and unique. However, Igor Vitalievich himself completely disagrees with this interpretation. He claims that he does not use only his own invented techniques.
The musician has released 4 discs. They included compositions written by Presnyakov himself and arrangements of famous hits performed by him. The musician's debut disc, "Chunky Strings", was released in 2010. The guitarist often performs Russian folklore, his repertoire includes romances and sacred music. This one is especially noticeable on the album "Acoustic Pop Ballads", released in 2011.
In the same period, a second compilation was released, titled Acoustic Rock Ballads Covers. It is the result of impressions from the world rock, classical and jazz scene. In 2013, fans were able to get to know the album "Iggyfied".
