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Phil Keaggy — County Down
Album: Beyond Nature
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Released: 1991
Length: 5:36
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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superb!
Posted 3 weeks ago by Babette55    [ Reply ]
Thanks so much for playing this track RP!!
Posted 5 months ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 mgoldman wrote:
I just hit my head on the desk when I nodded off during this tune.{#Roflol}


You don’t seem to have anything in there, so no harm done.
Posted 10 months ago by TurtleMan    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

It's now March, and I still love this song.  I could listen to music like this all day, except I'd never get anything accomplished, apart from a beautific smile, a mellow attitude, and a bunch of cats sacked out in my room, grooving to it all.  Um, okay - I can't find the bad there...



"beautific smile" - i see what you did 12 years later...I felt His presence too...
Posted 10 months ago by Baron77    [ Reply ]
… a cousin of ‘Find the Cost of Freedom’?  And a bit of Nick Drake?
   Really nice
Posted 10 months ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
Lovely!!! 
And makes me want to go put a Tommy Emmanuel CD in the Bose.
Posted 11 months ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
 SmileOnADog wrote:

Glass Harp was an interesting band, Keaggy was a blazingly fast electric lead player for that time (not even counting he's missing a finger on his picking hand). It wasn't until maybe Al Dimeola later in the 70's that other players caught up with him. I saw a video clip on the net a while back, confirmed a rumor I had heard but didn't really believe myself...Jimi Hendrix was a guest on Johnny Carson and was asked something like "How does it feel to be the best guitar player" and Hendrix says like "Why don't you ask Phil Keaggy?". If you've ever heard any Glass Harp, you could appreciate the compliment based on technical ability even if Keaggy's career detour as an early "Christian Rock" player kind of capped his public exposure.



Thanks for the wonderful post. Far to ofter I see someone make comments on a guitar instrumental song posting something to the affect of "Nothing special... heard many play that" which gets real old. As a back yard guitarist I appreciate his style and skill as with the many others that play on this level. Though sometimes I feel like I have a small expensive collection of firewood!  LOL...Especially after after seeing Christopher Parkening.  
Posted 1 year ago by deadheadmark    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:

Seems to me that Jonathan Wilson was mining similar rock-veins in "Cecil Taylor," which is a very good thing...


Or an old Neil young song.   Can’t remember which ..,
Posted 1 year ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
this is so nice. thank you.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Seems to me that Jonathan Wilson was mining similar rock-veins in "Cecil Taylor," which is a very good thing...
Posted 1 year ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Thank you William! Always a treat to hear and enjoy. 
Posted 1 year ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Should be on the Mellow Mix. I do like it. Not on Friday night’s Main Mix. Ya, I’m still up listening to RP. Next.
Posted 2 years ago by Jolouis    [ Reply ]
 SinisterDexter wrote:

Sounds like an instrumental version of Traffic's "Can't Find My Way Home."



That was Blind Faith and not Traffic although Steve Winwood was part of both.  But who's counting?
Posted 2 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
 SmileOnADog wrote:

Glass Harp was an interesting band, Keaggy was a blazingly fast electric lead player for that time (not even counting he's missing a finger on his picking hand). It wasn't until maybe Al Dimeola later in the 70's that other players caught up with him. I saw a video clip on the net a while back, confirmed a rumor I had heard but didn't really believe myself...Jimi Hendrix was a guest on Johnny Carson and was asked something like "How does it feel to be the best guitar player" and Hendrix says like "Why don't you ask Phil Keaggy?". If you've ever heard any Glass Harp, you could appreciate the compliment based on technical ability even if Keaggy's career detour as an early "Christian Rock" player kind of capped his public exposure.



Sorry Smiley, but that supposed video clip doesn´t exist.  Look it up on snopes.com for more info...

(Nothing at all against PK or Glass Harp - just against misinformation)
Posted 2 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
 VV wrote:

Gotta give a high mark for a song with lyrics like: “I shit in your bathroom”




I think you posted on the wrong song.
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 SmileOnADog wrote:

...I saw a video clip on the net a while back, confirmed a rumor I had heard but didn't really believe myself...Jimi Hendrix was a guest on Johnny Carson and was asked something like "How does it feel to be the best guitar player" and Hendrix says like "Why don't you ask Phil Keaggy?". If you've ever heard any Glass Harp, you could appreciate the compliment based on technical ability even if Keaggy's career detour as an early "Christian Rock" player kind of capped his public exposure.


That's an urban myth.  
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Gotta give a high mark for a song with lyrics like: “I shit in your bathroom”
Posted 2 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
 mread wrote:

I'll see your Richard Thompson and raise you a Bruce Cockburn.
8 => 9


With a dash or two of Michael Hedges
Posted 2 years ago by NeuroJoe    [ Reply ]
am hearing more cello in County Down than I did in Cello Song - and enjoying this tune immensely!
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 akousa wrote:

This guy is on par with Richard Thompson in the guitar skills category.


I'll see your Richard Thompson and raise you a Bruce Cockburn.
8 => 9
Posted 3 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
I love Phil Keggy, he has some really great Christian stuff to.She has this so enjoyable Irish hop to his music that I just love.
Posted 3 years ago by Oxen1morale    [ Reply ]
This song is like a conversation with the man, Phil Keaggy. Warm. Genuine. Engaging. It faithfully reflects his personality.
Posted 3 years ago by mgtom    [ Reply ]
 SmileOnADog wrote:

Glass Harp was an interesting band, Keaggy was a blazingly fast electric lead player for that time (not even counting he's missing a finger on his picking hand). It wasn't until maybe Al Dimeola later in the 70's that other players caught up with him. I saw a video clip on the net a while back, confirmed a rumor I had heard but didn't really believe myself...Jimi Hendrix was a guest on Johnny Carson and was asked something like "How does it feel to be the best guitar player" and Hendrix says like "Why don't you ask Phil Keaggy?". If you've ever heard any Glass Harp, you could appreciate the compliment based on technical ability even if Keaggy's career detour as an early "Christian Rock" player kind of capped his public exposure.



Noooooooo............ I wanted this to be true but according to Snopes it isn't. Oh well, still a long time favorite of mine. And as another commented. His religious beliefs were extremely strong but somehow not front and center in a negative way. Always seemed like a humble man.
Posted 3 years ago by bctreefarmer    [ Reply ]
Sure digging this. Sweet and soulful.           
Posted 3 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
I just hit my head on the desk when I nodded off during this tune.{#Roflol}
Posted 13 years ago by mgoldman    [ Reply ]
Sounds like an instrumental version of Traffic's "Can't Find My Way Home."
Posted 13 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
Excellent! This is such a beautiful album. Thanks so much for playing this. Mellows me right out. :)
Posted 13 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
It's now March, and I still love this song.  I could listen to music like this all day, except I'd never get anything accomplished, apart from a beautific smile, a mellow attitude, and a bunch of cats sacked out in my room, grooving to it all.  Um, okay - I can't find the bad there...
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Absolutely beautiful.
Posted 13 years ago by shayde    [ Reply ]
This guy is on par with Richard Thompson in the guitar skills category.
Posted 13 years ago by akousa    [ Reply ]

Why do I feel so relaxed? {#Angel}


Posted 13 years ago by PA1749    [ Reply ]
Mmmm - perfect winter music, with the snow falling softly and the world slowing down to enjoy the quiet... {#Daisy}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Yessss.....
Posted 14 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
I like {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Nice.
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Reminds me vaguely of Michael Hedges.  I really like this song and his guitar work.  Nice!
Posted 14 years ago by reindeer    [ Reply ]
Although I saw him play in the local catholic school in northern Ohio, to maybe 100 folks, when he was a local phenomenon around 1970, I guess I have no recollection of the show, per se. Strange, but his religious convictions really were not important, almost as if it does not matter. It's really fine that this station knows about and plays this music.
Posted 14 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Great blending of guitar and fiddle!

Posted 15 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
cool.

Posted 15 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
 wendorama wrote:


I remember him from my Jesus Freak days, too.  He is an amazing composer and musician.  Isn't there some Hendrix connection with him?
 

Is this what you were thinking?

https://www.snopes.com/music/artists/keaggy.asp

Posted 15 years ago by jsjacob    [ Reply ]
Thank you for playing some Keaggy. Now maybe some Randy Stonehill? {#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by TernaryBit    [ Reply ]
Glass Harp played at my high school in Akron. Back then Phil was so cool. Today he is even better.

Posted 15 years ago by edz    [ Reply ]
 ROSSinDETROIT wrote:
I remember him from my Jesus Freak days over 30 years ago.  Nice to see he's still around.
 

I remember him from my Jesus Freak days, too.  He is an amazing composer and musician.  Isn't there some Hendrix connection with him?
Posted 15 years ago by wendorama    [ Reply ]
Tagish_girl wrote:
Lovin' it. Go Phil, you nine-fingered phenom!


He's missing a finger? That bumped this up another notch...

Posted 16 years ago by smilestoomuch    [ Reply ]
I remember him from my Jesus Freak days over 30 years ago.  Nice to see he's still around.
Posted 16 years ago by ROSSinDETROIT    [ Reply ]
This entire album is excellent. I'm planning on seeing Keaggy in September. Can't wait.

Thank you so much for playing it. Needed  Phil to sooth my nerves today. :) 
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
ColoBacon wrote:
Saw him use a loop to create an entire band...and while others are doing that also, he did it with skill and art...most incredible show I have ever seen!
anyone know how he compares to keller williams with the looping? just listening to him play they sound like they are pretty similar
Posted 16 years ago by theirishtickler    [ Reply ]
Somebody see Saint Patrick around here ?
Posted 16 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Phil MCrackin
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Beautiful! I love bass lines under guitar and violins with no drums. Lots of Windham Hill artists used to do this.
Posted 16 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
Saw him use a loop to create an entire band...and while others are doing that also, he did it with skill and art...most incredible show I have ever seen!
Posted 17 years ago by ColoBacon    [ Reply ]
Tagish_girl wrote:
Lovin' it. Go Phil, you nine-fingered phenom!
I got to shake that missing-fingered hand and while he is a lovely man, it was kind of creepy...
Posted 17 years ago by ColoBacon    [ Reply ]
Lovin' it. Go Phil, you nine-fingered phenom!
Posted 17 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
WOW !
Posted 17 years ago by YA_MAN    [ Reply ]
wow beautiful stuff!
Posted 17 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
I would really dig Phil Keaggy, except that my brother, during his REALLY INTO GOD phase, kept talking about how great he was. That kind of ruined it for me.
Posted 17 years ago by Rafter101    [ Reply ]
nice....
Posted 17 years ago by welby    [ Reply ]
If this guy weren't missing a finger, he'd be a 1. I'm giving him a 2 out of kindness, I suppose.
Posted 17 years ago by everythingsatwo    [ Reply ]
Beautiful stuff!
Posted 17 years ago by oldsinger    [ Reply ]
Simply marvelous. This guy might take the place of Tony McManus in my book.
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
RP introducing me to yet another incredible artist. Wow.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Wow. Playing like this always makes me wish I knew how to play guitar.
Posted 17 years ago by accordionista    [ Reply ]
link me to the clip if you can. otherwise i'm thinking snopes has it right. SmileOnADog wrote:
Glass Harp was an interesting band, Keaggy was a blazingly fast electric lead player for that time (not even counting he's missing a finger on his picking hand). It wasn't until maybe Al Dimeola later in the 70's that other players caught up with him. I saw a video clip on the net a while back, confirmed a rumor I had heard but didn't really believe myself...Jimi Hendrix was a guest on Johnny Carson and was asked something like "How does it feel to be the best guitar player" and Hendrix says like "Why don't you ask Phil Keaggy?". If you've ever heard any Glass Harp, you could appreciate the compliment based on technical ability even if Keaggy's career detour as an early "Christian Rock" player kind of capped his public exposure.
Posted 17 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
Wow, this is truly beautiful. Never heard of this artist before but I'll have to check him out.
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
Glass Harp was an interesting band, Keaggy was a blazingly fast electric lead player for that time (not even counting he's missing a finger on his picking hand). It wasn't until maybe Al Dimeola later in the 70's that other players caught up with him. I saw a video clip on the net a while back, confirmed a rumor I had heard but didn't really believe myself...Jimi Hendrix was a guest on Johnny Carson and was asked something like "How does it feel to be the best guitar player" and Hendrix says like "Why don't you ask Phil Keaggy?". If you've ever heard any Glass Harp, you could appreciate the compliment based on technical ability even if Keaggy's career detour as an early "Christian Rock" player kind of capped his public exposure.
Posted 17 years ago by SmileOnADog    [ Reply ]
Hey! This is where I live - I thought it was only Van Morrison who did that sort thing. The music's one helluva of a lot brighter and more enjoyable than the view out of the window today! He must have caught County Down on a better day to inspire this.
Posted 17 years ago by vaiodon    [ Reply ]
great song!
Posted 17 years ago by phishmanx    [ Reply ]
This is just beautiful. It's the type of music that makes me want to drop my life and go to a mountaintop to study acoustic music.
Posted 17 years ago by shayde    [ Reply ]
Just beautiful
Posted 17 years ago by JerseeeGirl    [ Reply ]
It always interest me that so many people compare Keaggy to Hedges - this song may be newer than Hedges' stuff (I don't know) but Keaggy has been around for MUCH longer than Hedges was. I love this song, though - it demonstrates another facet of Keaggy's sound. This guy's shredded on most styles of guitar playing across many genres. acatamongus wrote:
yes, nice. Like a folkier take on Michael Hedges.
Posted 18 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
At first I thot it might be related to the Firefly theme song in some way - but goes waaaay beyond once I heard more. Wow!
Posted 18 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
I'm very impressed you have Phil Keaggy on your music list... he is truly one of the greatest guitarists around... I saw him in Nashville last spring and thinking all he did was acoustic stuff now these days... he still rocked out with fire and finesse. Not bad for a guy nearing 60 years old!
Posted 18 years ago by Rockyinmyradio    [ Reply ]
This makes me weep it is so beautiful.
Posted 18 years ago by cyzik    [ Reply ]
Simply amazing, I don't want it to end.
Posted 18 years ago by deanofox    [ Reply ]
I was fortunate to see him with Glass Harp a few times in Kent....Ohio.In the early 70's.Then he went another direction. still nice to hear.
Posted 18 years ago by katzendogs    [ Reply ]
beautiful...
Posted 18 years ago by 67nj    [ Reply ]
yes, nice. Like a folkier take on Michael Hedges.
Posted 18 years ago by acatamongus    [ Reply ]
Everything I hear from this guy makes me stop what I'm doing and look to Winamp or my browser to see who it is. Amazing stuff...
Posted 18 years ago by thenoizzbox    [ Reply ]
This is beautiful!
Posted 18 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Im not always a fan of american weastern styled music but this was really rather peacfull and enjoyable. Guitar and quartet :D
Posted 18 years ago by NutsyUK    [ Reply ]