Taking Things to the Next Level

You know how there are some people who can take a tool, and use it to it's fullest potential?

...Maestro Livi, and how he takes traditional razors to a new level

(http://straightrazorpalace.com/image...o_Xmas_006.jpg)

....Frank Warner and his utra-modern take on straight razors

http://www.franksknives.com/razorspa...r_Razor_01.jpg


...well, here's a guy that does that with guitar playing....I've never seen anyone play a guitar like this.....
his name is Andy McKee, and the song is 'Drifting'

....enjoy

Andy McKee-'Drifting'

-whatever

-Lou

wooohaaa, keewl!!!!@#$

thanx for the post...


Nenad

Very nice stuff. Lets hope he gets signed, he shows allot of potential.

If you like this sort of stuff, I can't help but point you towards Michael Hedges.
He was a true pioneer in guitar body percussion and tap chording, not to mention, a god at harmonics usage. Unfortunately he died at an early age. During a rainstorm, he went of a cliff on the Pacific Highway.

http://www.windham.com/artists/artist.jsp?id=152998

I recommend listening to

Baal T'shuvah
The Jealous Tunnel/About Face
Aerial Boundaries

That should give you an idea of his style/talent. It is amazing to know that he is alone on almost all of his tracks. Sounds like a couple musicians are accompanying him.

He's one of my favorites, and Taproot is among my albums.

Take care,
John

That's wonderful, Lou. Thank-you.

I had the pleasure of catching Micheal Hedges live in Toronto before he left this life. Great musician.

X

Ah --the magical world of alternate tunings ---but they all stand on the shoulders of Michael Hedges --it seems like every month there's a new kid on the block ---all are very good. This guy seems to have a good sense of melody which can be lacking in this style ---but thanks Lou (are you his agent?)

This isn't alternate tuning, but Jimmy Page could sure take a lesson.

Of course, then there's the Chapman Stick world of standard tunings which still accomplish quite a bit. I actually saw a woman play one of those things and sing at the same time.

X

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This isn't alternate tuning, but Jimmy Page could sure take a lesson.

Of course, then there's the Chapman Stick world of standard tunings which still accomplish quite a bit. I actually saw a woman play one of those things and sing at the same time.

X

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Are you a fan of Tony Levin or Trey Gunn -? I don't know if these videos inspire me or make me want to quit. ;) But you've proven there is a lot of talent out there.

Justin

I don't know them at all. Can you provide some links to introduce me?

X

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I don't know them at all. Can you provide some links to introduce me?

X

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Let's see Mr. X. Tony Levin use to play with King Crimson. I'm not quite sure what he's doing these days. He was a bass and stick player for King Crimson. Trey Gunn was playing with King Crimson but I believe he has his own band as well --I believe he plays a Warr guitar and maybe the stick. Here's some links but they might not be the best. http://www.treygunn.com/sound/index.html
and http://www.tonylevin.com/

Justin

My father was always trying to get me to listen to Court of the Crimson King, but I never had the patience. A few bars of it and all I could hear was how dated the sound was. He still upholds that tehy along with Uriah Heep are the best bands he's ever heard.

X

WOW - this stuff is eye-poppin' good! You guys have exposed me to a whole genre of music that I wasn't even aware of! - Keep it comin'!!

-Thanks:tu

-Lou

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My father was always trying to get me to listen to Court of the Crimson King, but I never had the patience. A few bars of it and all I could hear was how dated the sound was. He still upholds that tehy along with Uriah Heep are the best bands he's ever heard.

X

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Yeah --I understand this --but the King Crimson of the 80's is nothing like the King Crimson of the seventies. The 80's stuff is a very technical/electronic type thing --Tony Levin started playing with them in the 80"s. A lot of these guys make money doing seminars and summer programs at universities or music schools. The Court of Crimson King is dated --but rest assured it doesn't give the entire scope of the band. Maybe check out Three of a Perfect Pair, Discipline, or Beat and any of the 90's stuff --I'm not sure what they're doing now.

Justin

Hey guys - I know this is different than the musicians you have posted so far, but I saw this and thought it was amazing...this guy's name is Jake Shimabukuros - he plays of all things the yukelele (don't know if that is spelled right). He plays a version of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" - he does an awesome job. Check it out:

http://my.break.com/media/view.aspx?ContentID=118211

Two words: Nick Drake

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Hey guys - I know this is different than the musicians you have posted so far, but I saw this and thought it was amazing...this guy's name is Jake Shimabukuros - he plays of all things the yukelele (don't know if that is spelled right). He plays a version of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" - he does an awesome job. Check it out:

http://my.break.com/media/view.aspx?ContentID=118211

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Yep --my dad plays the uke and I always kind of looked at it as a toy --but like most things , my ignorance is shown in good time. Very good.

Justin

I guess this is what King Crimson is doing lately: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS4d4rF1f9I

Justin