The idle musings of a former military man, former computer geek, medically retired pastor and now full-time writer. Contents guaranteed to offend the politically correct and anal-retentive from time to time. My approach to life is that it should be taken with a large helping of laughter, and sufficient firepower to keep it tamed!
This is Russian balalaika player Alexey Arkhipovsky demonstrating his mastery of the instrument. He’s been called ‘the Paganini of the Russian balalaika’, but his playing reminds me more of the top exponents of bluegrass. See what you think.
Impressive, isn’t he? You’ll find more of his work on YouTube, and at his Web site.
Peter
I wonder when he sold his soul?
That guy is amazing.
WOW!!! Plus one on Michael!
He reminds me a LOT of Ricky Skaggs' style. Not bad at all!
For Russians that audience is positively riotous.
Astounding. Reminds me of some of the better banjo players.
I could not believe the audience. Not one person was tapping their toes or fingers or even moving their heads.