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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Noah Parsonage
I love this live version of your song, especially how you let those notes ring out on the pull-off's. You're an inspiration, a pioneer, and hands down the best fingerstyle guitarist since the late Michael Hedges. Keep up the good work!
1stepklosr
I am always amazed by what he does...I absolutely love his music.
Jason McKenzie
Eric, this song keeps getting better every time I listen to it.. Beautiful piece of your soul brother....
Joe Foster
Utterly, utterly stunning. The Jean Michel Jarre of solo acoustic.
Gary Hurd
Thank you again, Erik. I particularly liked the way you extended your use of the stings as percussion in this piece.
Dave Nyne
The "open palm" style guitar-fu!! Dude this is brilliant.. please make a tutorial!
Oldysrv
This is the best acoustic guitar i have ever heard.Ty for this
Kaladin Stormblessed
Expanding mind, tunes resonating with my heart.
rataMacue22
It's like Michael Hedges' spirit has taken root in Erik's soul. (no disrespect to either) Phenomenal talent, sir.
mikemoseley
so true! sounds resonate in that room so perfectly