Erik Mongrain (born April 12, 1980, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a Canad… Read Full Bio ↴Erik Mongrain (born April 12, 1980, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian composer and guitarist. He uses a unique acoustic style with a wide array of different techniques, approaches and textures reminiscent of Michael Hedges.
Mongrain became very interested in guitar at the age of fourteen. The electric guitar was what Mongrain first worked with as he was teaching himself, and eventually picked up an interest in classical and acoustic guitar. He then went on to teach himself how to read music, and started to compose his own. His is considered to have began his career as a musician in 2001.
Mongrain is most well known for the technique called lap tapping, which is done with one or two hands, primarily with the guitar sitting in the guitarists lap. A series of hammer ons and pull offs is performed by one hand, and the playing of notes synchronized with the tapping is performed by the other hand.
Erik Mongrain plays shows in the United States, England and, of course, Canada. As he first started, he is still playing street shows, and has done some performances on television.
In December 2006, Mongrain released his first full length album titled, Fates. This was available in stores from June 2007.
On October 21, 2008, Mongrain launched his second album "Equilibrium". The title track from the album is an ode to the balance between humans and the planet. The album was recorded in July 2008 in "The Dragon Crossing studios", the personal recording place of Paul Reed Smith (PRS Guitars), located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. On this album, Mongrain plays with musicians such as Michael Manring on fretless bass and Bill Plummer on synthesizers.
Mongrain became very interested in guitar at the age of fourteen. The electric guitar was what Mongrain first worked with as he was teaching himself, and eventually picked up an interest in classical and acoustic guitar. He then went on to teach himself how to read music, and started to compose his own. His is considered to have began his career as a musician in 2001.
Mongrain is most well known for the technique called lap tapping, which is done with one or two hands, primarily with the guitar sitting in the guitarists lap. A series of hammer ons and pull offs is performed by one hand, and the playing of notes synchronized with the tapping is performed by the other hand.
Erik Mongrain plays shows in the United States, England and, of course, Canada. As he first started, he is still playing street shows, and has done some performances on television.
In December 2006, Mongrain released his first full length album titled, Fates. This was available in stores from June 2007.
On October 21, 2008, Mongrain launched his second album "Equilibrium". The title track from the album is an ode to the balance between humans and the planet. The album was recorded in July 2008 in "The Dragon Crossing studios", the personal recording place of Paul Reed Smith (PRS Guitars), located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. On this album, Mongrain plays with musicians such as Michael Manring on fretless bass and Bill Plummer on synthesizers.
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A Ripple Effect
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DoubleHelix_42
this guys playing is unbelieveable he's simply on another level all together. its hard for me to believe what hes doing even as i'm watching him do it . As soon as i can i'm gonna buy his album.
rataMacue22
YouTube needs to add a 10 star rating for you Erik. Superb performance.
SONGSTICKS
What a delight to watch you play when you're clearly in the zone and at one with yourself. Love the Yin Yang inlays on your guitar :) Must get your DVD !!
Snougdoug
Quelle belle composition Erik. Superbe gratte. Well done.
itsnoneofyourconcern
His harmonics in this song are crazy (in the best sense of the word).
VincentGauchot
My favourite song by you This one is just AMAZING
mokiro02
Du talent Québécois pure et unique!
A Max
The bass response is so intense because he runs an eq pedal and boosts the bass pretty significantly. The Sunrise pickup is focuses almost exclusively on getting low end.
Jesse Garcia
This song is sooo addicting... I love it and gladd I bought the CD :) Love the Music Please make more :)
DirtyCs
20th comment......... 20 outta 20, i dunno how you can do this, truly gifted and a great natural talent so pleased you choose to share it with all of us. Keep up the great playing, I'll be waiting for your UK tour.