Pierre Bensusan
In het blad Guitar: …Martin Carthy had the most effect on my playing. His minimalism, space, his ornaments, his tuning… he's a complete creator…
…Playing guitar is not enough! People must realise that, yes, it's good to play well and to play cleanly with a good feel, but ultimately what you play is the key. You need to develop an intimacy with your instrument that allows you to feel the language your guitar likes to use. This is when you stop playing the guitar and start playing music, really interacting with your guitar and expressing yourself…