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MARCIN

“This is my vision of what modern percussive guitar can be”

As one of the most gifted players in the world right now, Marcin has the vision and the talent to shape the future of acoustic guitar music. He also has the backing of Tim Henson and Steve Vai. And with a brilliant debut album about to be released, he tells TG: “This classicalflamenco percussive way of playing is a level-up of the guitar world…” Words Phil Weller
Photos Nick Fancher

Flamenco-classical sensation Marcin Patrzalek is in the enviable position of releasing his debut album with millions of fans already in awe of his talents. Now he wants to steal some limelight off the “electric guitar big boys” and showcase the future of the acoustic guitar.

At 24 years-old, Polish-born Marcin has the world at his feet. Despite his youthfulness, he’s already being wowing audiences with his explosive approach to acoustic guitar for nearly ten years. His debut album DragonIn Harmonyarrives amid wild hubbub for his genre-fusing virtuosity, which sees a classically-trained left hand and flamenco-driven strumming punctuated by dextrous percussive techniques.

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