Members Joe Time Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 I love listening to acoustic music while im at work... gets me excited to get home and play my Martin. What are some of your favorite acoustic artists/tracks? Im running out of stuff on my Ipod and need to put together an inspiring playlist. Personally I've been listening to some acoustic alchemy, clapton, Bayside, and Iron and Wine. Iron and Wine being my personal favorite lately.
Members KATMAN Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 Welcome,Joe! Phil Keaggy does it for me,if we're talking only one artist. If more than one it's Neil Young,Wes King ,Jimmy Page (only the acoustic songs) James Taylor,Monty Montgomery,and the list goes on.
Members Freeman Keller Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 Go down a couple of threads and find the Kottke one. Download one or more of the concert videos. Spend the rest of your life frustrated.
Members denvertrakker Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 +1 on Acoustic Alchemy. Also, Chris Hillman, Ry Cooder, David Lindley, David Wilcox, Rory Block, Tommy Emmanuel, Pat Metheny...lots more.
Members rjoxyz Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 I just saw Richard Thompson up close and personal last night, solo with one acoustic guitar. He has long been a favorite of mine, but my head is still spinning after that show. My wife leaned over and asked if it made me want to practice more. I told her it made me want to burn all my guitars. I meant it.
Members smatel Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 Pierre Bensusan, Earl Klugh, Lenny Breau, Tony Rice, Andre Segovia, Tommy Emmanuel, Leo Kottke, Django, Andrew York. If you mean inspire me to play or to weep, these players do it for me, depending on the piece.
Members bigby Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 As far as pumping me up to play, I usually reach for Chris Smither "Train Home", Clapton unplugged, Alvin Youngblood Hart "Big Mamma's Door", Townes Van Zandt "Rear View Mirror", Tom Waits "Rain Dogs" or Blake and Rice "2".
Members Cripes Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 Can't think of a one. I'll be the odd man out. I don't listen to the pro's any more. I stopped that mental masturbation back in the late 70's. I still play and try to figure out stuff from back then, if/when they come to mind, but nothing since then. What does inspire me is the guitar itself knowing there's so much to learn and so little time/imagination to ferret it out. That, and how much I enjoy just playing and sorting myself/style(s) out is enough. Otherwise, I think I'd get clutter-minded and lose all sense of focus.
Members Queequeg Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 Its a pleasure at the ripe old age of 54 to discover artists that are new (to me) and get that thrill of exhilaration from listening to them play. Such was the case recently with both Thom Bresh and Buster B Jones. Doesn't happen so often any more but on occasion, I'm still inspired.My favorite acoustic musicians are:
Members bigby Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 Its a pleasure at the ripe old age of 54 to discover artists that are new (to me) and get that thrill of exhilaration from listening to them play. +1 It's a great discovering new musicians/music; I've come across a few thanks to some posts in this forum.
Members T Rice Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 I'd have to go with Tony Rice, Norman Blake,Doc Watson,Mississippi John Hurt, Clarence White,Chris Smither, and lately,'cause I just got my first resonator,Kelly Joe Phelps. I for got to mention that Stephen Stills is a huge influance too.
Members DonK Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 There are quite a few, but here are my fave's: - Doc Watson - a master, pure and simple. I love American folk roots music, and he's the master. - Stephen Stills - an underrated player on electric, a monster on acoustic. - Tommy Emannuel - not a fan of his ego trips, but he's an incredible player.
Members bigby Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 I'd have to go with Tony Rice, Norman Blake,Doc Watson,Mississippi John Hurt, Clarence White,Chris Smither, and lately,'cause I just got my first resonator,Kelly Joe Phelps. I for got to mention that Stephen Stills is a huge influance too. Have you checked out Alvin Youngblood Hart; more specifically "Big Mamma's Door"? If not, might be worth a look into for some great resonator riffs.
Members guitarist21 Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 I'd have to say Phil Keaggy, Tommy Emmanuel, older John Mayer stuff (his old EP kicks butt), older Dashboard Confessional, KT Tunstall, and my all time favorite would be Nickel Creek. Oh, and welcome to HCAG, Joe Time! I hope you find it an informative and fun hub of acoustic knowledge. Ellen
Members tkris Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 Somehow listening to Doc Watson always makes me feel better. John Hurt too. thanks to lurking on this forum, I've discovered John Fahey, Rory Block, Blind Blake too -- they all turn my crank.
Members kwakatak Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 Tommy Emmanuel, because the guy's got lots of positive energy. He's a great guitar player without being obnoxious or cocky about. He knows he's good and he just enjoys playing because he gets a rush out of the audience. Muriel Andersen, because when I watch videos of her playing I can see the emotions that she puts into her playing cross her face. No playing by rote like it's some sort of recital there; like Tommy she also gets a charge out of it. Stevie Ray Vaughan, though more for his electric playing. Still, watching that old MTV clip of him wailing away on "Pride and Joy" with a big blonde maple Guild 12 string jumbo and growling out "you mess with her you'll see a man get mean" gives me chills. My favorite video of him is the second appearance of Austin City Limits though. Forget guitar playing though, what gripped me was when he growled out "You'd Better Leave My Little Girl Alone" with a clenched fist.
Members AugTPD Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 As far as the kind of stuff I like to play I would say Bebo Norman and Big Daddy Weave (Mike Weaver). As far as stuff I know I could never play but I find amazing I would say Antoine Dufour, Andy McKee, Justin King, etc...
Members simplygoodmusic Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 Tommy Emmanuel, as mentioned before. While others may not agree... John Butler. Great energy. Of late its also been a lot of Tony Rice and Norman Blake. Check out some Darrell Scott if you ever get a chance... fantastic stuff. Mister Jake7 himself from the board... And of course, Zakk Wylde's early acoustic stuff.
Members Pascal Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 A few random names: Django Bireli LagreneAngelo DebarreTiti RobinPat MethenyMarc RibotBill FrisellDerek BaileyMarc DucretEgberto GismontiJoao GilbertoPaco De LuciaPedro SolerPedro BacanVicente AmigoAtahualpa Yupanqui...
Members learn'r Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 Keaggy #1. and I think everybody else is listed above. I have some sheet music by PK that I found difficult to find _ I would share with anyone interested, PM me.
Members FastEddie Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 Tommy Emmanuel......To me there is none better......However there are many many guitarists that are just as good, just not in my eyes...lol.
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted February 27, 2007 Members Posted February 27, 2007 Just a small sampling and in no certain order: Al DiMeolaDjangoDoc WatsonKottkeTony RiceMississippi John HurtPaco de LuciaBob Dylan (a much better guitarist than he lets on to being)Paul SimonDavid WilcoxJanis IanBlind Willie McTellWillie NelsonSabicasCharlie ByrdGabor Szabo quite a few more...
Members Joe Time Posted February 27, 2007 Author Members Posted February 27, 2007 Wow good stuff. I spent about 3 hours last night researching and listening to a bunch of these artists and they're great.
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