Global InformationMarcin Patrzalek information
Marcin Patrzałek | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | October 6, 2000 Kielce, Poland |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, guitarist, arranger |
| Instrument(s) | Acoustic guitar, flamenco guitar |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Labels | Masterworks/SME Records |
| Website | marcinofficial |
Marcin Patrzałek (Polish pronunciation: [ˈmar.t͡ɕin patˈʂa.wɛk]; born October 6, 2000), known mononymously as Marcin, is a Polish percussive fingerstyle guitarist, composer, and producer. He is known for combining fingerstyle, percussive guitar techniques with modern electronic and orchestral production.[1][2][3][4] He first gained popularity in 2015 after winning the ninth edition of Polish talent show Must Be The Music,the prize for which was 100,000 Polish złoty and an additional 100,000 złoty for promotion of his music on Polish radio station RMF FM.[5] After local success, he went on to release his debut record HUSH, the release of which was accompanied by singles including Patrzalek's percussive arrangement of Isaac Albéniz's "Asturias";[6] the video of the arrangement was released through fingerstyle label CandyRat Records. In subsequent years, Patrzałek's popularity grew rapidly beyond Polish borders due to multiple viral releases online. His videos were posted and discussed by notable publishers such as Rolling Stone, Metal Hammer, Classic FM, Guitar World, Billboard as well as independently.[7][8][1][9][10] Patrzalek's performances have amassed over 150 million views online [citation needed], the main contributors to this number being his solo acoustic guitar arrangements of major classical pieces such as Moonlight Sonata or Beethoven's 5th Symphony, as well as popular music, rock arrangements, and original compositions.
In 2018, Patrzałek became an official endorser of Ibanez acoustic guitars.[2][3] At the end of the same year, he won the 5th edition of major Italian TV talent show Tu Si Que Vales, broadcast by Canale 5,[11] receiving a standing ovation from the judges for the first time ever in the show. The prize for winning was €100,000.[12] Later, he competed in America's Got Talent which contributed to his popularity overseas, as well as produced multiple viral performances.[13] Marcin's continued prolific output on Instagram and TikTok led to him being praised by guitar figures such as Tom Morello, Paul Stanley, Dweezil Zappa, Tosin Abasi and Vernon Reid.[9]
In early 2020, it was announced that Marcin signed an exclusive recording contract with Sony Music branch Sony Masterworks; 2 singles soon followed. He is currently working on his major label debut album.[14] In 2023, Marcin composed the flamenco theme of Mihawk's character for the One Piece Live Action.
- ^ a b "This solo guitar arrangement of Beethoven's 5th Symphony is sensational". Classic FM. Retrieved 2018-12-26.
- ^ a b "Marcin Patrzałek | Ibanez guitars". Archived from the original on 2018-10-04. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ a b "Guitar Summit 2018: Acoustic & Electric Party". Gitarre & Bass (in German). 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
- ^ "Marcin - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
- ^ Bilska, Anna. "Chłopak z gitarą rozkochał w sobie całą Polskę. Poznajcie Marcina z Kielc zwycięzcę "Must be the Music" (Wideo)". echodnia.eu (in Polish). Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ "Marcin Patrzałek". Spotify. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ Martoccio, Angie (2021-02-16). "Watch 20-Year-Old Guitar Virtuoso Marcin Rip Through Led Zeppelin's 'Kashmir'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
- ^ Marcin Patrzalek (2016-08-11), Marcin Patrzalek - Toxicity (System of a Down) - Solo Acoustic Guitar, retrieved 2018-10-04
- ^ a b Owen, Matt (15 February 2021). "This mind-blowing fingerstyle reimagining of Led Zeppelin's Kashmir has guitar heroes raving". guitarworld. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
- ^ "Marcin Patrzalek Mesmerises With Guitar Solo on 'America's Got Talent': Watch". Billboard. 2019-08-27. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
- ^ "Rep". rep.repubblica.it. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-26.
- ^ "Chi è Marcin Patrzalek, vincitore di 'Tu si que vales 2018'". Today (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-12-26.
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