Buckethead: Greatest Guitarist Of Our/All Time?

FRED HALE SR. · 02-05-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by blastingas10

I think BH is a little less focused on mathematical and technical play than guys like vai and satch. He's not afraid to go simple. I think he's more creative and has a more unique sound.

Having seen Satriani live I got a better appreciation for him. Hes obviously very technical, most Juilliard grads are due to the classical stamp. However he also can go simple at times, although his albums don't lead creedence to that. His version of Red House had great feeling/soul but I certainly agree he loves to wank off a little more then the rest. Buckethead certainly has a unique sound, most good guitarists do.

blastingas10 · 02-05-2013, 04:54 PM

I've seen buckethead live a couple times, great show. Really nothing like it. He pretty much just ****s around and does improv almost the whole time. He's a fun guy.

I remember watching that g3 DVD with satch, malmsteen and vai (maybe it was e3), they did a cover of "keep on rockin in the free world" that was the worst wank fest I've ever seen. They reached the point where "song" just becomes an unmelodious piles of notes that has no distinguishable qualities.

PhD Researcher · 02-05-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by blastingas10

As I questioned earlier, to those of you think he isn't soulful, who is a soulful guitarist?

I think there is a certain soulful quality to guitarists who, in a way, don't know what they're doing (compared to someone like buckethead); like Hendrix, for example. I think it has something to do with the spontaneity of their playing. From my experience, sometimes the best or most beautiful sounds come from your guitar when you least expect it, when you're not even thinking.Too much thought and planning can destroy the magic of being in the moment and really feeling it. Which Is a place where soul is often found, in my opinion.

I get the point of what you're saying and agree.... but the start of your second paragraph implies Hendrix didn't know what he was doing. Did I read that wrong?

Bloozcrooz · 02-05-2013, 08:37 PM

I dont think he meant that in a literal sense. Hendrix obviously knew what he was doing but I think sometimes he would get lost in a solo. Letting it kind of find itself instead of forcing it or it sounding as if each note or phrase was pre calculated.

blastingas10 · 02-05-2013, 08:39 PM

Exactly, blooz. Also I meant in comparison with someone like buckethead, who knows the technical side a lot more.

Bloozcrooz · 02-05-2013, 09:17 PM

I also think that in itself is what my definition of "soul" would be. That point in a song where your unknowingly venturing into the next dimension of playing, and making it sound good. Where its as if your guitar is expressing the song better than any words ever could and does so fluently and effortlessly. Its just something some people have and its apparent the first time you hear them play and sing. Hendrix imo did it better than anyone ever has it was almost as if he had tapped into some kind of immortality at times. Like somebody else mentioned, the guitar was merely an extension of his body.

blastingas10 · 02-06-2013, 02:35 AM

When you consider that Hendrix was not trained in any theory it makes him that much more impressive. The man was so great at improvising, he even received praise from miles Davis.

PhD Researcher · 02-08-2013, 02:23 AM

Aah yes, what you're saying clears up what I referred to in my last post... and I agree with you both.... and I am also so very glad I got back onto this board!

LoathsomePete · 02-08-2013, 09:31 AM

Paul Grey was the bassist.

AgeOfOddz · 02-19-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bloozcrooz

I also think that in itself is what my definition of "soul" would be. That point in a song where your unknowingly venturing into the next dimension of playing, and making it sound good. Where its as if your guitar is expressing the song better than any words ever could and does so fluently and effortlessly. Its just something some people have and its apparent the first time you hear them play and sing. Hendrix imo did it better than anyone ever has it was almost as if he had tapped into some kind of immortality at times. Like somebody else mentioned, the guitar was merely an extension of his body.

I actually agree, Hendrix was legendary.

02-05-2013, 04:54 PM	#122 (permalink)
blastingas10 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,126	I've seen buckethead live a couple times, great show. Really nothing like it. He pretty much just ***s around and does improv almost the whole time. He's a fun guy. I remember watching that g3 DVD with satch, malmsteen and vai (maybe it was e3), they did a cover of "keep on rockin in the free world" that was the worst wank fest I've ever seen. They reached the point where "song" just becomes an unmelodious piles of notes that has no distinguishable qualities. Last edited by blastingas10; 02-05-2013 at 05:03 PM.*

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PhD Researcher Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Western New York Posts: 82	Aah yes, what you're saying clears up what I referred to in my last post... and I agree with you both.... and I am also so very glad I got back onto this board! __________________ Music is Love /

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Paul Grey was the bassist. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

02-05-2013, 08:39 PM	#125 (permalink)
blastingas10 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,126	Exactly, blooz. Also I meant in comparison with someone like buckethead, who knows the technical side a lot more.

02-06-2013, 02:35 AM	#127 (permalink)
blastingas10 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,126	When you consider that Hendrix was not trained in any theory it makes him that much more impressive. The man was so great at improvising, he even received praise from miles Davis.