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Trace Bundy — Bristlecone
Album: Adapt
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Released: 2004
Length: 5:23
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 Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:

I think that was Jelani's point. Playing difficult music is laudable, but it's no substitute for playing good music. 


The really tricky part is defining "good" music.  Surely that's a subjective judgment -  all music can be either good or bad, depending on the ears and brain of the listener.
 jab49 wrote:
When learning the guitar, I showed a non-player how to play a "harmonic" ping, like what you hear on this song. I'll never forget the look of amazement - "how does it make that sound when you don't actually press down the string!?" Nice work Trace!
 
Donovan uses this same technique to great effect.  Seen him a few times.  The last time was at a tiny hall at Kent State where he was solo and acoustic. 
A bit heavy on harmonics?
This song is actually about my uncle.
I really enjoyed this one.  Great music.
 fitmartin wrote:
Superb!

thanks Bill!

{#Hearteyes}
 

Pic
Wow, a lot of haters for this pleasant little ditty. He isn't Michael Hedges, and it might be a bit long, but it's still a nice listen.
Twing !  For sure he is really technically adept but the sound he makes I find irritating. Twing ! there it goes again.
So he can strum the same three chords in a bunch of different ways? NEEEEEEEXT!
If you guys a are going to play this style of acoustic you really aught to be playing Preston Reed...
Great track - just drew me in.  Thought I had a broad taste in music but you're opening my mind up even more. 
Nice flageolette!
Almost wanted to PSD this, but kept on listening. Gets better with every beat.
Omg, first time hearing this...fell in love :)
When learning the guitar, I showed a non-player how to play a "harmonic" ping, like what you hear on this song. I'll never forget the look of amazement - "how does it make that sound when you don't actually press down the string!?" Nice work Trace!
pretty good busking tune.  certainly does not rise to the normal level of excellence on RP.
Repetitive yes, but perfect for "in the zone" programming.
Perfect.... love the slide, the beat, the rhythm...
love this.... and in my mind.. seeing the Bristlecone pines...
perfect for this Sunday afternoon
definitely at ten 
psd this annoying tune and listened to this instead:

https://www.vulture.com/2015/04/tracy-chapman-sang-stand-by-me-david-letterman.html

: ) 
 Lampje99 wrote:


Duh
 

 Derecho wrote:


I agree. Are we supposed to be impressed that he can do it so long?

 

Even my 8 year old son recognizes this as exceptional
 coyote620 wrote:
Enough already!!! So repetitive it becomes annoying!!!! It's nice, just cut it in half!

 

I agree. Are we supposed to be impressed that he can do it so long?
Great!
{#Bananajam}
Superb!

thanks Bill!

{#Hearteyes}
Thanks great tune!
 84MacGuy wrote:

It is Jan 28, 2014 and I'm hearing the exact same set.  What is this a Clear Channel station!!!

Oh no, a Clear Channel station would play the same set 6 times a day.

 
November 7th, same set again
Trace Bundy — Bristleconedon't know about Cleat Channel station, but know about getting bored with repetiotion :D
strangely,  seems like this time most of the comments say the same
(normally I am the bored /annoyed one, and everyone else is singing praises to the loong song solos )

(still wouldn't change RP for any other station  {#Bananajam})
 RandomousJam wrote:
Guitar harmonics ...

 
these (harmonics) are a few of my favorite things.  and it's not easy to modulate them like this.
PS the brilliant Bill follows jimi hendrix with this additional guitar virtuosity. that's why they call him the brilliant Bill.
 RandomousJam wrote:
I totally agree - music should continue until it gets annoying & repetitive.
 
Does the same rule apply to marriage?   ; )
 coyote620 wrote:
Enough already!!! So repetitive it becomes annoying!!!! It's nice, just cut it in half!

 
I totally agree - music should continue until it gets annoying & repetitive. 
Guitar harmonics ...
 On_The_Beach wrote:
He was also excellent on Married With Children.

 
I wonder if he has a Ferguson Toilet.
 DaidyBoy wrote:
This picking of the very high notes does not suit my ear.  I would dearly love his talent, though.

 
I think those are harmonics he's playing (lightly touching the strings on the guitar fretboard while strumming/picking to remove lower modes from the sound -- someone else can probably explain it better).
This picking of the very high notes does not suit my ear.  I would dearly love his talent, though.
Michael Hedges anyone? This is rather good though, although I'm a sucker for harmonics.
Very cool hot streak on RP.
 bev wrote:
Wow, that album cover sure looks a lot like Richard & Linda Thompson's Shoot Out the Lights cover.

Shoot Out the Lights

 
Oh no it doesn't,.,, except that they're both rather yellow!
 Piscador wrote:

How many woodchucks would Edward Woodward chuck if Edward Woodward could chuck woodchucks?

 
What do you call a man with three trees on his head? Edwood Woodwood,,,,,,,, baboom!

No idea what it has to do with the song which is Ok I guess
He was also excellent on Married With Children.
I get fed up with this after very few moments..
Michael Hedges he is not.     PSD
 fiddler wrote:
tapping/harmonics...more tapping...gets old. I guess I am curious why it's tuned to A-flat.

 
Could just be an anti-harmonic phase I'm going through, but the excessive harmonics feel to me like a cheap gimmick in an otherwise enjoyable song.
 DaidyBoy wrote:

Edward Woodward....   my farts make that sound in the bath....

 
How many woodchucks would Edward Woodward chuck if Edward Woodward could chuck woodchucks?
Nice guitar idea!
 paultron wrote:


Rush — Limelight
Porcupine Tree — Point 3 (.3)
Jimi Hendrix — 1983.. (A Merman I Should Turn To Be)
Trace Bundy — Bristlecone

GOOD HEAVENS WHAT A SET! {#Bananapiano}{#Bananajam}{#Drummer}
 



 
It is Jan 28, 2014 and I'm hearing the exact same set.  What is this a Clear Channel station!!!

Oh no, a Clear Channel station would play the same set 6 times a day.
 fredriley wrote:
The album cover reminds me of the title sequence from the ancient TV series Callan, starring Edward Woodward as a down-at-heel spy.

 
Edward Woodward....   my farts make that sound in the bath....
About 10 minutes too long.
WOW!
tapping/harmonics...more tapping...gets old. I guess I am curious why it's tuned to A-flat.
 bev wrote:
Wow, that album cover sure looks a lot like Richard & Linda Thompson's Shoot Out the Lights cover.

Shoot Out the Lights

 
Sure does!!!

Outstanding performance!!!
One man show...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Tdi9qplk4 


is it wrong to hate this song?  guess i'm just sick of it
{#Jump}  how many {#Guitarist}fingers, {#Guitarist}strings, {#Guitarist} hands ......brains......{#Dancingbanana}...?
Wow, that album cover sure looks a lot like Richard & Linda Thompson's Shoot Out the Lights cover.

Shoot Out the Lights

Love a bit of Tapping!
Wellngton has a tapping busker, often late back from lunch because of him.{#Dance}
 


Where has this little gem been hiding all my life?
This guy is so much fun to listen to, but if you get a chance YouTube his performances and watch him play as well...so brilliant!
The album cover reminds me of the title sequence from the ancient TV series Callan, starring Edward Woodward as a down-at-heel spy.
Wicked
gimme more!
Great stuff!
 That_SOB wrote:
Perhaps Leo Kottke, Peter Lang, and John Fahey in the day,  Bill.
 
Plus throw in a little Bruce Cockburn too - this is yummy!


Superb!
Love this, some of the most awesome use of guitar harmonics I've ever heard!
Perhaps Leo Kottke, Peter Lang, and John Fahey in the day,  Bill.
The oldest living music on earth...........no, wait, that's the bristlecone pine.
 mshark wrote:
Love this!  Obviously, some other folks can't discern quality guitar picking.
 
quality quitar picking != good music

that said, I do like this particular example, but there are lots of guitar player's guitar players on RP that I don't enjoy (Sonny Landreth for one).
Was it worth?


geoffschultz wrote:
Went out and bought the album after listening to this. 
 


Went out and bought the album after listening to this. 


Rush — Limelight
Porcupine Tree — Point 3 (.3)
Jimi Hendrix — 1983.. (A Merman I Should Turn To Be)
Trace Bundy — Bristlecone

GOOD HEAVENS WHAT A SET! {#Bananapiano}{#Bananajam}{#Drummer}
 


Harmonics to the nth degree. Whoa yeah!
Just, "Wow" Yes, Don Ross and Trace Bundy, could not pick a fav at the moment . 
 Dyn0hub wrote:
This I like.  A fine pulse, artistry, skill and aesthetics blend well.
 
Trace Bundy and Don Ross, twins separated at birth.
This I like.  A fine pulse, artistry, skill and aesthetics blend well.
 coyote620 wrote:

Well said.
 

No bongos. He's banging his hand on the guitar. The artistry is amazing. One dude and his art.
Love this. It swings
This song gets me every time!
 TerryS wrote:


You'd hit Methuselah?
 
Apparently that tree gives him a woody.
 Misterfixit wrote:

I'd hit that!
 

You'd hit Methuselah?
OK, so I was in the mood for guitar, so that's great.  I just want to say, more artists should do their work justice by insisting on a nicer cover
 Byronape wrote:

Gnarley.

File:Bristlecone pine closeup.jpg 
 
I'd hit that!
Playing the starting backward tracks backward and there's a voice saying "Vote for Rush Limberger" ..... 
 coyote620 wrote:

Well said.
 
I second that.  Maybe it's because I don't play musical instruments, but I can't really appreciate this (or other acoustic guitar soloists) and it gets irritating after a while.
I got a bushel o' talent.
Talent is talent
 Byronape wrote:

Quality guitar picking does not automatically make it interesting if you are not into single instrument solo music.  Personally, if I'm going to hear something with no vocals, then I would like it to have more than just one layer.  Give me guitar, bass, drums, and any other instrument you want to throw in there.  

Yes, this sounds like there is a backing guitar, and maybe some half asleep dude on bongos.  Or maybe it's just Mr. Bundy on a stool in the studio.  I don't really care either way.  I can appreciate the talent, acknowledge the artistry, and still find the song itself to be uninteresting.  
 
Well said.
 terrapin52 wrote:
I thought it was a good until the harmonics was over-used. Then it became gimmicky.
 
Agreed. This piece is also way too long. Completely unnecessary.


Bristlecones
I really enjoyed that.
:)
Probably my least favorite platform for ice cream...the bristlecone.
I thought it was a good until the harmonics was over-used. Then it became gimmicky.
 fredriley wrote:
A bit of trivia for youse - the world's oldest trees are bristlecone pines, living up to 5000 years according to Wikipedia.
 
Gnarley.

File:Bristlecone pine closeup.jpg 
 mshark wrote:
Love this!  Obviously, some other folks can't discern quality guitar picking.
 
Quality guitar picking does not automatically make it interesting if you are not into single instrument solo music.  Personally, if I'm going to hear something with no vocals, then I would like it to have more than just one layer.  Give me guitar, bass, drums, and any other instrument you want to throw in there.  

Yes, this sounds like there is a backing guitar, and maybe some half asleep dude on bongos.  Or maybe it's just Mr. Bundy on a stool in the studio.  I don't really care either way.  I can appreciate the talent, acknowledge the artistry, and still find the song itself to be uninteresting.  
Love this!  Obviously, some other folks can't discern quality guitar picking.
I appreciate good guitar work and am happy to listen again. Thanks Bill
yawn.. another guitar solo....
A bit of trivia for youse - the world's oldest trees are bristlecone pines, living up to 5000 years according to Wikipedia.
"I got blisters on my fingers"     very nice. great clarity..
Wonderful!  Great guitar picking.
Brilliant song! Love it....  Greetz from Apeldoorn (The Netherlands)
Can you please play other songs off this album?  ....please.
 jhorton wrote:
Like, twice a year would be enough for this one.........
 
I agree!  I am turning down the speakers for the next 5min

Like, twice a year would be enough for this one.........
This is so repetative it is nausiating.
Loving this from Tel Aviv :)

Mom!  Mom!  Guess what we learned today in guitar class!!!  It's called harmonics!  

...Oh wait, there aren't any more music classes in school anymore are there?
Sounds nice. Reminiscent of Michael Hedges (as pointed out earlier in this thread) and Billy McLaughlin. Worth checking out the latter, too.
Like this fingerpicking....  then check out Jon Gomm:  https://youtu.be/nY7GnAq6Znw
I like this guy, wonderfull play !
 df1489 wrote:

Also Andy McKee...He and Don Ross are excellent together. We need both here on RP!
 
I'll second that.
 rolo wrote:
Wow ... I've never heard anyone imitate Michael Hedges before ... almost pulls it off ... but .... {#Stupid}

({#Whisper} ... there just may be some copyright problems here ... {#Naughty})
 
Well someone has to. RIP Mr. Hedges.

Wow ... I've never heard anyone imitate Michael Hedges before ... almost pulls it off ... but .... {#Stupid}

({#Whisper} ... there just may be some copyright problems here ... {#Naughty})


9 > 10

I've heard this one a couple of times now through my earplugs while riding my bicycle to work and loving this more and more! Great rhythm and all...
Well,

If you are talking performance vs. inspiration go listen to what Ewan Dobson does with a guitar. He does not consider himself a genius, but plays a decent manner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXqPYte8tvc&feature=player_detailpage


He is very good, but for me lacks that certain something that takes it to say, Micheal Hedges level.

I do like the harmonic touches.

Overall I can't see myself listening/buying any of his stuff, maybe if were in the discount bin.  
 Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:

I think that was Jelani's point. Playing difficult music is laudable, but it's no substitute for playing good music. 
 
Thank you. :-)