The dude might just be the most "complete" guitarist in terms of his ability to carry a song all by himself since Joe Pass gave his final performance. The understanding of the songs it takes to do something like this is incredible, but his approach the color he lends to every moment of his solo guitar performances touches on the sacred.
I get what you're saying. You may be right. I just didn't think I'd see Joe Pass's name in these comments. 2 thoroughly individual figures in the history of the music.
I am amazed at how many comments here are insightful. This shows that his music and his existence are both so inspiring. Long live Bill Frisell, you mean so much to us.
There are some artists, and Bill Frisell is surely one, who have explored and discovered wondrous music. He graciously plays his instrument for us to share his joy and I appreciate the courtesy. It amazes me that the experience is both hauntingly familiar and exhilaratingly fresh. Thank you...
Bill completely changed my approach to playing guitar, probably more than anyone. Be melodic, make it sing, there is only 1 style and that is how you play
I love the fact that every note he plays is in the groove. Competitive players might not register Frisell's tone, taste, timing and discipline. I LOVE it!
This is yet another brilliant, magical, and intimate journey with Bill. And I must say it's rather charming that he's wearing a shirt that is simply enormous. It reminds my of a child with a favorite blanket. Perfect.
Both inspiring and intimidating -- a great musician and wonderful human being. I love it when a true virtuoso applies his subtle skills and insight to what many would regard as simple, basic "folk" material and brings out why it continues to endure.
Andrew Skeggs one of the best things about discovering people late in their career is that you don’t have to wait for new albums to come out, Back catalogue!
étonnant guitariste ,il joue comme un un dieu ,sacré musicien hors norme ,il est prodigieux et créatif ,des sonorités exemplaires ,le top dans son genre ;il m'électrilise
You know you’re in for a treat - ok an eargasm - when the warmup and tuning provokes deep breaths and relaxation Larnell Lewis does something very similar with percussion: “The Forgotten Ones” will haunt you
Very cool Adam. I happen to have a nice, old Pro Reverb; such a great amp. I always pay attention to Bill's amps, which is quite futile because he could sound good through any amp. Cheers!
He's the kind of guy that will take a battered $60 Japanese guitar and make it sound like gold and leave you thinking..."Oh, it's about the performer...!"
Anyone know the name of the second tune? It has blissful west african vibes. I only discovered Bill's music six months ago and I can't stop listening, such an inspiration, my favourite guitarost/musician. This has got to be up the with his best performances ive heard
TEDxGoldenGateED 2011 will be held at the historic Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA. Originally constructed in 1931 as a Ford factory, the building was repurposed during World War II as a production facility for tanks and jeeps. If you can imagine Rosie the Riveter there, you are not far off- Rosie the Riveter National Park is right next door. Besides the site’s historical significance, it is also a beautiful site located right on the edge of the San Francsico Bay, looking out to San Francisco’s skyline.
IshBrother He’s a big fan of the Line 6 DL4, but any loop pedal worth its salt will get you there in a more reliable manner. I’m pretty sure one of the TC Electronic Ditto models will get you the same in a sturdier package.
Line 6 DL4. This setting which is at the bottom, you can loop then go half time , reverse or double time reverse. Defiantly not the most intuitive pedal on earth, but I'm happy with it.
Actually I’m sure he can play much faster than what you ever see being a guitarist of 20 years I can tell by his control and dexterity that he is well capable of it!
Yep, its a custom Yanuziello. They ain't cheap, but you can get one made by Joseph, too, for about $6,000. I think he's in Ontario...or that's his mailing address...you can look him up online.
