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A true tale, lads and lassies. I was at a concert many years ago at an outdoor venue - the Lorelei, on the Rhine river in Germany.
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One could see the flames miles away from the Rhine. Jefferson Starship booted Grace Slick from the band, as they were a bit peeved at losing all their instruments due to her "medical issue".
So when I hear Leo, I think of this, in addition to him being a great guitarist.
Wow. Here's an insider's detailed story of the incident: https://web.archive.org/web/20170729094905/http://starship.lu/E78/78creem.html
I love this Kottke track, a bit less frenetic than much of his work. He's great whether fast or slow. Check out The Ice Field, from when he had to change his method of playing -- because he was actually hurting his hands!
I remember a mate describing Mr Kottke as Mr plasticine fingers back 1977. We were both in grade 12 at the time.
zitter...a new model of electron that incorporates schroedingers qualitative 'zitterbewegung' concept into a fully specified interacting particle model. the zitter electron is a lightlike charged particle with intrinsic spin that maintains it in a helical spacetime path with curvature and frequency determined by the electron mass............
what he was playing is called a zither
It’s a twelve string guitar. Zither is a different instrument akin to a dulcimer.
(Not saying he isn't a good guitar player!)
The acoustic guitar genius set. Kaki King, Patti Larkin, and/or Jorma Kaukonen would have also fit in nicely.
I love Leo Kottke.
Miss you so much, Cynaera...
this is sweet music...
Right - and the instrument this is played with is called "ZITTER"
a weird Hillbilly instrument!
zitter...a new model of electron that incorporates schroedingers qualitative 'zitterbewegung' concept into a fully specified interacting particle model. the zitter electron is a lightlike charged particle with intrinsic spin that maintains it in a helical spacetime path with curvature and frequency determined by the electron mass............
what he was playing is called a zither
I love Leo Kottke.
That's interesting, I never knew that about Leo (tuning his guitar) — I agree with you that his sound is distinctive. I love him too! Glad I had the chance to see him perform live — summer concert on the Seattle waterfront back in the 90's.
Right - and the instrument this is played with is called "ZITTER"
a weird Hillbilly instrument!
He's the proof that great guitar-player
does not necessarily means great music!
19th century - BORING!
Been down two time...
Never goin' back again...
Not.. Even... Close.
There is so much more going on in this song.
Been down two time...
Never goin' back again...
I like.
I love Leo Kottke.
A true tale, lads and lassies. I was at a concert many years ago at an outdoor venue - the Lorelei, on the Rhine river in Germany. This is the famous section of the river in which legend had it that a maiden would sing to ships and they would follow her voice, doomed to hit the rocks and sink. The headliners were Jefferson Starship, with Atlanta Rhythm Section right before them. There were a number of bands at these outdoor concerts, which usually ran all day and well into the night.
First up was a couple German bands, and they did a fine job. Then Leo Kottke, and he was good as always. The crowd knew that after Leo, the hard rock would begin, so they began getting into the proper frame of mind. When Leo finished, an announcer came on stage to tell the crowd there was a "small problem". Atlanta Rhythm Section never was under contract, and Grace Slick was "ill", and Jefferson Starship cancelled. "So it's over now; see you later".
The crowd thought about that, and made the decision to first cut loose with a volley of bottles and cans. When the ammunition was exhausted, they stormed the gates of the Bastille. The speakers were piled up and set aflame, the instruments were hauled off, and the scene was bedlam for hours. The police let it go, figuring that as long as just property damage was occurring, let it work itself out. I still have pictures of people hauling out pianos and guitars.
One could see the flames miles away from the Rhine. Jefferson Starship booted Grace Slick from the band, as they were a bit peeved at losing all their instruments due to her "medical issue".
So when I hear Leo, I think of this, in addition to him being a great guitarist.
Arf! Nice story - thanks for posting :)
I love the minimalism of the album's title. When you're as good a guitarist as this guy, you don't need any accompaniment. Good stuff, Leo.
Totally.
I hear you.
A true tale, lads and lassies. I was at a concert many years ago at an outdoor venue - the Lorelei, on the Rhine river in Germany. This is the famous section of the river in which legend had it that a maiden would sing to ships and they would follow her voice, doomed to hit the rocks and sink. The headliners were Jefferson Starship, with Atlanta Rhythm Section right before them. There were a number of bands at these outdoor concerts, which usually ran all day and well into the night.
First up was a couple German bands, and they did a fine job. Then Leo Kottke, and he was good as always. The crowd knew that after Leo, the hard rock would begin, so they began getting into the proper frame of mind. When Leo finished, an announcer came on stage to tell the crowd there was a "small problem". Atlanta Rhythm Section never was under contract, and Grace Slick was "ill", and Jefferson Starship cancelled. "So it's over now; see you later".
The crowd thought about that, and made the decision to first cut loose with a volley of bottles and cans. When the ammunition was exhausted, they stormed the gates of the Bastille. The speakers were piled up and set aflame, the instruments were hauled off, and the scene was bedlam for hours. The police let it go, figuring that as long as just property damage was occurring, let it work itself out. I still have pictures of people hauling out pianos and guitars.
One could see the flames miles away from the Rhine. Jefferson Starship booted Grace Slick from the band, as they were a bit peeved at losing all their instruments due to her "medical issue".
So when I hear Leo, I think of this, in addition to him being a great guitarist.
Am pretty sure he refered to his voice as "geese farting in the wind" but I don't wanna hear him sing I wanna watch him play, the guy is and has been amazing for years and it is taking toll on his body, he does have a great sense of humor nope it was "geese farting on a muggy day" but I was close I had slept since then
He actually put that in writing for the liner notes he wrote for this one:
An album absolutely everyone should own.
I've seen him publicly admit his singing is less than good at several shows. He doesn't sing much but I think he feels he's earned the right by touring so much. His audience generally just laughs it off as part of the show.
Am pretty sure he refered to his voice as "geese farting in the wind" but I don't wanna hear him sing I wanna watch him play, the guy is and has been amazing for years and it is taking toll on his body, he does have a great sense of humor nope it was "geese farting on a muggy day" but I was close I had slept since then
I've seen him publicly admit his singing is less than good at several shows. He doesn't sing much but I think he feels he's earned the right by touring so much. His audience generally just laughs it off as part of the show.
You mean they " laugh it off " figuratively or they actually laugh at his singing? I guess not...that'd be kind of rude!
Love the guitar. Don't like it much when he sings!
I've seen him publicly admit his singing is less than good at several shows. He doesn't sing much but I think he feels he's earned the right by touring so much. His audience generally just laughs it off as part of the show.
Love the guitar. Don't like it much when he sings!
Couldn't help myself, this popped into my head when I first saw the title!
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Couldn't help myself, this popped into my head when I first saw the title!
