Guthrie Govan Discussion

alexkhan · Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 2783 Location: Chino, CA

Love him or hate him or not get what his whole schtick is all about, but you can't deny the guy's talent and facility on the guitar. I used to be a big fan and still consider myself a fan, but all the extraneous stuff of his that have nothing to do with music and guitar playing wore thin on me after a while. Still, he's always fun to watch on the guitar:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3444593949853639826&q=buckethead
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RD · Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 293

Man what a freaking lunatic...

This video really tested my patience, Ed. Especially those parts with that doll-head... I hoped to see some actual playing, incorporating his weird stuff, but with a nice musical theme. I mean, if that wicked stuff is being used at the right moments it could actually be very cool, but without a good musical theme I think I'd get bored quickly.

Where did you get this video? Or didn't you put it up yourself?

drummondrs · Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 8:58 pm Post subject:

Its from Guitar One. Really cool playing but that head was annoying.
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treeduck · Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:32 pm Post subject:

I think you guys better see some more Buckethead clips...

Especially look out for the JIMI one...

(the one you just saw is on there too btw)

http://www.youtube.com/watch.php?v=jXxl71OSnTE&search=buckethead

frankus · Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:08 pm Post subject:

I loved it, his my kinda freak Wink

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RD · Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 293

Still waiting to hear a nice tune of the guy... I know he could probably do it, but apparantly he only wants to do weird stuff...

Marshall199 · Joined: 03 Dec 2005 Posts: 5

Check out several of his newer albums...some really good wholesome stuff...in particular:

Colma (some nice acoustic stuff)
Population Override (jam based w/ keys, bass, drums and guitar)
-population is my favorite album by him...

Marshall.

Morbid Parable · Joined: 06 Aug 2005 Posts: 11

RD,

Check the following link out. I recommend downloading the Population Override song and the Thantatopsis "Axiology" songs to see a more serious side of Buckethead's playing. I don't know if you get the entire song or just a sample, but it seems it may be the whole song. I have dial-up and own the discs, so I have no need to try.

Either way, it should give you some insight into his more conventional playing. Post your thoughts on it if you would like, I would be interested in hearing them.

http://tdrsmusic.com/musicpreviews.html

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Carlo · Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 408

thanks for the link Ed, cool playing but no doubt this guy has some issues Smile

alexkhan · Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 2783 Location: Chino, CA

I still think his out-of-print Giant Robot NTT album from 1996 is his solo effort. Lots of variety there. For all-out shred, the Cobra Strike II is my favorite - there's some insane playing on that one with lots of extended solos.
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Morbid Parable · Joined: 06 Aug 2005 Posts: 11

Giant Robot "NTT" The ONE disc by Buckethead I just can't get my hands on. I have only heard "Hog Bitch Stomp" from that cd.

Do you wanna sell your copy, Ed? I'll give you 75 dollars for your used copy Wink

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