Hands Across the Board (1987, remastered 2022) - Emmett Chapman

Emmett Chapman’s 1987 video “Hands Across the Board“ has been remastered from the original tapes and audio recording. Emmett’s fiery performance on his MIDI-equipped 10-string polycarbonate Stick showcases his unique composing style and harmonic approach to song interpretation, and an array of two-handed tapping sub-techniques. There are also interview segments where he discusses his Free Hands tapping method discovery, his process as a performer, and the growing Stick community of players. Originally released on VHS, the video includes live concert footage and live performance in the studio. SONGS “Improvised Introduction“ from the Soundboard Guitar Concert, 1983 “Brazil“ by Ary Barroso “Back Yard“ by Emmett Chapman “Somewhere“ by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim “Parallel Galaxy“ by Emmett Chapman “Spain“ by Joaquin Rodrigo “All the Things You Are“ by Oscar Hammerstein and Jero