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Nightnoise, Metamora and Shadowfax are great chamber jazz albums.
Wow. What a great little clip.
His fret hand looks like a spider. Or an octopus. So dexterous.
...and a tape loop.
There's nothing like an uninformed opinion to keep the rest of us amused. Search this song on Youtube and you can see examples of him playing this live.
I was fortunate enough to meet Michael H to interview him, after a gig in London where he opened for Suzanne Vega. Was astounded, like everyone there, at his skill, passion, and pure flow of the music that came through him. He had a presence like no other, a beautiful soul. Even seeing him play close up it all seemed impossible, especially when the harp guitar came out. And then he would sing as well...
The Jabberwocky was typical Hedges, he performed it with his whole body. The last time I saw him was in Birmingham , Alabama - he had Michael Manring on the Hyperbass with him.
He is sorely missed and very fondly remembered. We went to see Pierre Bensusan (after whom Michael H named a track) a couple of years back and talked with him about Hedges' influence on him, which was and is considerable. Pierre played So Long Michael for us - was poignant and powerful.
Rest in Music Michael...
Insightful personal stories like are what I appreciate so much about RP's comment section. Thanks Ian-K and thanks William and Co.!
That first time, when you plug everything in, and hit play. OMG!
Sounds ancient, I know, I know ... but it was entirely possible as a child of the late 60's / early 70's to get the same thrill from a transistor radio, listening to Elton John sing "Crocodile Rock."
This Windham Hill recording was my first CD along with Nightfly by Donald Fagan, played on my Sony Discman and Polk Audio speakers: my first big spends.
That first time, when you plug everything in, and hit play. OMG!
...and a tape loop.
He played this live. One man, one guitar, no tape loop.
Then, wham, the unbelievable true news about a car crash.
It took a while for that to feel real.
Saw him open for Shadowfax in Santa Cruz and he was simply amazing. So sad when he was killed in what I believe was a single car crash at a young age.
Shadowfax, that's a group that could be played here, I have The Dreams of Children, most excellent.
Yeah, Michael Hedges was taken too soon, kudos to RP for keeping his music alive.
One man, One guitar
Wow still amazing
...and a tape loop.
There are soooooo many guys out there doing this better... Come on RP, get with it!
Who?
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Wow still amazing
Me tooooooo! Early 80s, yes? Do you remember seeing Tuck and Patti there too? Not as amazing as MH, but very nice too.
Same! MH and T&P at Varsity.
I was there and BTW, it's in DC
Saw him at the Strawberry Music Festival in the 90's when the festival was at Camp Mather in the Sierras. That was awesome. He could stop an entire crowd and hypnotize them for 2 hours straight.
Was lucky enough to see him at Blues Alley in Northern Virginia years ago. Great small venue. It was like he was in your living room and very casual.
I was there and BTW, it's in DC
The Jabberwocky was typical Hedges, he performed it with his whole body. The last time I saw him was in Birmingham , Alabama - he had Michael Manring on the Hyperbass with him.
He is sorely missed and very fondly remembered. We went to see Pierre Bensusan (after whom Michael H named a track) a couple of years back and talked with him about Hedges' influence on him, which was and is considerable. Pierre played So Long Michael for us - was poignant and powerful.
Rest in Music Michael...
He was this good in concert - Rickover's Dream on here is live and amazing. He was pretty funny too. Told a story of traveling on a plane at night and the pilot told them they were over the Grand Canyon. Guy in window seat starts taking pictures with his flash. Michael wondered if he should try to explain to the guy that you can't light up the Grand Canyon at 30000 feet with a flash.
How did I miss this artist? Duh.
I believe they were most likely influenced by him, as he pioneered this technique. Someone correct me if mistaken, but I'm pretty sure.
I believe they were most likely influenced by him, as he pioneered this technique. Someone correct me if mistaken, but I'm pretty sure.
in the 80s
I wore this record out
Not real obvious for me. Cool stuff, but not "godlike" IMO.
I think you have to watch Michael Hedges play to appreciate him fully. Did you know, Imkirok, that most of the notes you hear played on this track are coming from his left hand on the frets? As far as I know, Hedges originated that technique. (Other artists followed him, of course).
Hedges was frikkin' amazing! And way ahead of his time. (RIP)
This is one of those tracks that makes me wish I could rate it 11, "Beyond the Gods."
Not real obvious for me. Cool stuff, but not "godlike" IMO.
nothing else. 10 + infinity
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What you said. He created his own style which not has surpassed since. Given all the superb guitarists out there you'd think that would be impossible, but Michael Hedges really stands alone.
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EVERY time his music is played the volume MUST go up!
Wish you would have been a better driver Michael
Your creations are appreciated for all time!
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I totally disagree! I saw Chris Hedges live once. All he did was talk politics the whole time, and didn't play a damn thing.
Probably one of the best post comments I have ever seen on Radio Paradise. Well said.
Was lucky enough to see him at Blues Alley in DC years ago. Great small venue. It was like he was in your living room and very casual.
I remember that feeling well when a friend played this for me on vinyl, on a really good Hi Fi system. I bought the album for myself as soon as I was able and still cherish it . RIP Michael.
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Beautiful music...
what happened to him is a real tragedy...
MH also inspired Eric Roach another percussive guitarist who I once played with and was far too young to die, he went on to coach Newton Falkner et al.
AMEN
So jealous
Yes.
Twice,
1st time - 10 feet from him - One Step Down - club Wash. DC 1988?
A true magician
Saw him in the Gordon Center for performing arts in Reisterstown, MD in the late 90's, so glad I got to get even just one of his shows in before he passed. Two? I am very jealous! The first time you are in such awe, it is hard to take it all in....
Nice one.
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Bummed, never got to see him.
Twice,
1st time - 10 feet from him - One Step Down - club Wash. DC 1988?
A true magician
What about red Zindfandel? That is often my wife's favorite varietal. :)
Larry Turley proves your wife right.
White Zin, however? Ugh. Might as well drink Gallo Jug wine or Yellowtail.
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Here - have a glass of chilled White Zinfandel. Perfect for a hot summer afternoon with a set like this one...
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What about red Zindfandel? That is often my wife's favorite varietal. :)
Here - have a glass of chilled White Zinfandel. Perfect for a hot summer afternoon with a set like this one...
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Again. Just closed my laptop and lost all stress. Where is that wine?
Here - have a glass of chilled White Zinfandel. Perfect for a hot summer afternoon with a set like this one...
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Again. Just closed my laptop and lost all stress. Where is that wine?
Bummed, never got to see him.
Unfortunately, some people classify any piece of music which is slower than 140 beats-per-minute, as "boring" or "elevator music".
Me tooooooo! Early 80s, yes? Do you remember seeing Tuck and Patti there too? Not as amazing as MH, but very nice too.
Saw T&P in there in 80 or 81, when we lived a few short blocks away and old Palo Alto was semi-affordable
Used to see him play in the outdoor courtyard of the New Varsity Theater in Palo Alto (now it's a Borders Books :( ... )
RIP, Michael
Me tooooooo! Early 80s, yes? Do you remember seeing Tuck and Patti there too? Not as amazing as MH, but very nice too.
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Rest in peace, Michael. *sigh*
Please allow me to join you in your bliss.... This is just painfully, exquisitely perfect music.
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Exactly! Just did the same... down tools and tune in - a really nice piece. Thxs RP!
I believe they were most likely influenced by him, as he pioneered this technique. Someone correct me if mistaken, but I'm pretty sure.
Yes, first in many things. Seek out a video of him playing the harp-guitar. Incredible!