Buckethead vs. Jimi Hendrix

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 11-12-2011, 08:32 PM

The problem with this comparison is that they come from drastically different eras. Buckethead has a world of technology/technique that was developed through the 70s, and 80s that Hendrix didn't really.

Futhermore, Buckethead, more technical or no, existed in an era with digital recording, and clean sounding amps. In the 60s, that clarity was pretty much impossible, and Hendrix played better of his limitations. Where as Buckethead really didn't have as many due to his time.

Not to mention, also, Buckethead is a vast imitator who collects, and assembles things, where as Hendrix was more of an inventor.

blastingas10 · 11-12-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra

The problem with this comparison is that they come from drastically different eras. Buckethead has a world of technology/technique that was developed through the 70s, and 80s that Hendrix didn't really.

Futhermore, Buckethead, more technical or no, existed in an era with digital recording, and clean sounding amps. In the 60s, that clarity was pretty much impossible, and Hendrix played better of his limitations. Where as Buckethead really didn't have as many due to his time.

Not to mention, also, Buckethead is a vast imitator who collects, and assembles things, where as Hendrix was more of an inventor.

I agree. Hendrix definitely was an innovator. He was more innovative and creative in his time than Buckethead is in his time. But how is Buckethead an imitator?

Sneer · 11-12-2011, 09:30 PM

I'm sorry but this is ridiculous. Hendrix is light years ahead of Buckethead, and im reasonably fond of the latter

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 11-12-2011, 09:52 PM

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I agree. Hendrix definitely was an innovator. He was more innovative and creative in his time than Buckethead is in his time. But how is Buckethead an imitator?

I'm not saying he's a complete copycat. I'm saying, his style derives from taking things, and collaging them together. Which involves assembling pieces, and imitating them.

His compositional style comes entirely from collecting pieces together, and iconoclastically throwing them together. IE. each piece of every song he does is a chameleon act.

Which isn't a bad thing at all, I'm just saying.

Hendrix's process was significantly more organic, and more on adapting his sound under an envelope of specific goals rather than referencing to the vast library of music created before him.

Buckethead makes a very fine respectful nod to his past, but Hendrix moved things into the future.

blastingas10 · 11-12-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra

I'm not saying he's a complete copycat. I'm saying, his style derives from taking things, and collaging them together. Which involves assembling pieces, and imitating them.

His compositional style comes entirely from collecting pieces together, and iconoclastically throwing them together. IE. each piece of every song he does is a chameleon act.

Which isn't a bad thing at all, I'm just saying.

Hendrix's process was significantly more organic, and more on adapting his sound under an envelope of specific goals rather than referencing to the vast library of music created before him.

Buckethead makes a very fine respectful nod to his past, but Hendrix moved things into the future.

I see what you're saying. I'm somewhat surprised to hear you speak of Hendrix in a positive manner. For some reason I wouldn't have picture you being a Hendrix fan.

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 11-12-2011, 11:18 PM

Why wouldn't I be a Hendrix fan? During his time, he was considered a radical, and an experimenter. He'd intermix complex compositions with extremely theoretically irreverent solos. He was a ton notch producer, and a creative force that let nobody tell him what to do.

If anything, Hendrix is right up my alley. I'm for liberal musicians, and the man's technique was far from conservative. He even lived homeless for a large portion of his life to pursue his art. He even played with his teeth.

TockTockTock · 11-12-2011, 11:26 PM

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He even played with his teeth.

He could also play through the use of his telekinesis...

Ska Lagos Jew Sun Ra · 11-12-2011, 11:33 PM

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eraser.time206 · 11-12-2011, 11:37 PM

I've only listened to 4 albums of Buckethead but in those albums I've listened to I definitely heard more emotion than Hendrix. Hendrix was not very emotional. He was sensual. Buckethead is the only guitarist that ever made me relook things. I think that even if Jimi Hendrix were born the same time as Buckethead with the same advantages that he wouldn't be as good.

You have to remember that Buckethead is not mainstream. If he was mainstream (it's probably his fault he's not) he would be very famous for his playing.

TockTockTock · 11-12-2011, 11:42 PM

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Hendrix was not very emotional.

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eraser.time206 Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 263	I've only listened to 4 albums of Buckethead but in those albums I've listened to I definitely heard more emotion than Hendrix. Hendrix was not very emotional. He was sensual. Buckethead is the only guitarist that ever made me relook things. I think that even if Jimi Hendrix were born the same time as Buckethead with the same advantages that he wouldn't be as good. You have to remember that Buckethead is not mainstream. If he was mainstream (it's probably his fault he's not) he would be very famous for his playing. __________________ Before I go on, let me warn you that I talk dirty, and that I will say things you will neither enjoy nor agree with. You shouldn't feel threatened, though, because I am a mere buffoon, and you are all philosophers.