Who are some of the better musicians that play acoustic guitar? - Tilted Forum Project - TFP - Sexuality, Philosophy and Political Discussion

Jimellow · 08-19-2008, 01:50 AM

I'm in the process of getting an acoustic guitar, and when I do, I'll be printing out the replies in my other thread and referring to them often.

In the meantime, I've been watching acoustic guitar videos on You Tube and that made me desire actual audio recordings by good acoustic guitar players. I've been most impressed by Carlos Vamos, but my exposure to acoustic guitar players has been very limited to date.

Thus, if you could recommend some, it would be greatly appreciated. It would be even better if the acoustic guitar is the primary instrument, as I really enjoy the sound and would like to start listening more to acoustic guitars in general.

Thanks!

speshul-k · 08-19-2008, 02:04 AM

After seeing them live many times.

Rodrigo Y Gabriela

Without a doubt!

Devils Rancher · 08-19-2008, 06:25 AM

A few of my faves:
Richard Thompson
Bruce Cockburn
Jorma Kaukonen
Mike Keneally (especially his album Wooden Smoke)
or if you're into lots of notes, The California Guitar Trio
Robert Earl Keen has Rich Brotherton in his band, so there's always good acoustic going on in his songs
John Peacock
Nick Drake

allaboutmusic · 08-19-2008, 05:10 PM

Tommy Emmanuel. Enough said.

Ok, so maybe you want a few others...

Also check out Pete Huttlinger, Paco de Lucia, Andy McKee...

Baraka_Guru · 08-19-2008, 07:01 PM

I second Paco de Lucia. But also check out Davey Graham for a good range of genres and inspiration.

girldetective · 08-19-2008, 07:44 PM

Django.

Baraka_Guru · 08-19-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by girldetective

Django.

Um, he said "better," not "best"....

Willravel · 08-19-2008, 08:44 PM

John Williams

JonoAubrey · 08-21-2008, 10:09 AM

After seeing them a few times I totally agree with the suggestion of Rodrigo y Gabriela - stunning playing, in particular Gabriela's relaxed but insanely controlled right hand strumming/drumming. They have some nice online lessons knocking around.

Also - a couple of English oldies not yet mentioned.

Nick Drake - incredibly inventive use of tunings (B E B E B E is my fave!) - great RH picking style. Some of the most beautiful music written in the last 60 years.

Bert Jansch - fantastic picking. If you can play Anji note-perfect and up to speed you can consider yourself a competent guitarist

ColonelSpecial · 08-21-2008, 12:56 PM

Trace Bundy uses a crazy amount of capos, all sorts of harmonics and just a total talent for the guitar.

Anxst · 08-21-2008, 01:36 PM

Every time I've seen Al DiMeola play, I've been amazed. He does a fair amount of stuff on acoustic.

There's also some truly insane videos on Youtube of Joe Maphis playing acoustic. That man was like a machine on any guitar he played.

Irishsean · 08-24-2008, 12:21 AM

No one has mentioned Andy McKee yet?!

balderdash111 · 08-27-2008, 01:33 PM

Michael Hedges (RIP) - takes it to whole different level, though his later records sound sort of crappy.

Leo Kotke (Kottke?) - solid american traditionalist

Will Ackerman - Tries to be the next Leo Kotke. Can be a little bland when he does duets with other musicians, though.

08-19-2008, 01:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jimellow Junkie Join Date: Oct 2004	Who are some of the better musicians that play acoustic guitar? I'm in the process of getting an acoustic guitar, and when I do, I'll be printing out the replies in my other thread and referring to them often. In the meantime, I've been watching acoustic guitar videos on You Tube and that made me desire actual audio recordings by good acoustic guitar players. I've been most impressed by Carlos Vamos, but my exposure to acoustic guitar players has been very limited to date. Thus, if you could recommend some, it would be greatly appreciated. It would be even better if the acoustic guitar is the primary instrument, as I really enjoy the sound and would like to start listening more to acoustic guitars in general. Thanks! __________________ Desperation is no excuse for lowering one's standards.

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Devils Rancher Upright Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The People's Republic of Austin	A few of my faves: Richard Thompson Bruce Cockburn Jorma Kaukonen Mike Keneally (especially his album Wooden Smoke) or if you're into lots of notes, The California Guitar Trio Robert Earl Keen has Rich Brotherton in his band, so there's always good acoustic going on in his songs John Peacock Nick Drake __________________ When a true genius appears in the world you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him. -- Jonathan Swift.

08-19-2008, 07:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru In the 6th percentile Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto	I second Paco de Lucia. But also check out Davey Graham for a good range of genres and inspiration. __________________ "The great enemy of clear language is insincerity. [...] In our age there is no such thing as 'keeping out of politics.' All issues are political issues, and politics itself is a mass of lies, evasions, folly, hatred, and schizophrenia. When the general atmosphere is bad, language must suffer." —"Politics and the English Language," George Orwell "Humankind cannot bear very much reality." —"Burnt Norton," Four Quartets, T. S. Eliot

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speshul-k Insane Join Date: May 2008	After seeing them live many times. Rodrigo Y Gabriela Without a doubt!

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allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated Join Date: Oct 2007	Tommy Emmanuel. Enough said. Ok, so maybe you want a few others... Also check out Pete Huttlinger, Paco de Lucia, Andy McKee...

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Willravel [wil-ruh-VEL] Join Date: Aug 2004	John Williams

08-21-2008, 10:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
JonoAubrey Upright Join Date: May 2007	After seeing them a few times I totally agree with the suggestion of Rodrigo y Gabriela - stunning playing, in particular Gabriela's relaxed but insanely controlled right hand strumming/drumming. They have some nice online lessons knocking around. Also - a couple of English oldies not yet mentioned. Nick Drake - incredibly inventive use of tunings (B E B E B E is my fave!) - great RH picking style. Some of the most beautiful music written in the last 60 years. Bert Jansch - fantastic picking. If you can play Anji note-perfect and up to speed you can consider yourself a competent guitarist

08-21-2008, 01:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Anxst Has no fucking clue Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Madison, WI	Every time I've seen Al DiMeola play, I've been amazed. He does a fair amount of stuff on acoustic. There's also some truly insane videos on Youtube of Joe Maphis playing acoustic. That man was like a machine on any guitar he played. __________________ Work is the curse of the drinking class. - Oscar Wilde, Irishman Extraordinaire Sometimes it's better to light a flamethrower than curse the darkness. - Terry Pratchett

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Irishsean edited for content Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX	No one has mentioned Andy McKee yet?! __________________ There are no absolute rules of conduct, either in peace or war. Everything depends on circumstances. Leon Trotsky

08-27-2008, 01:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
balderdash111 Psycho Join Date: Feb 2004	Michael Hedges (RIP) - takes it to whole different level, though his later records sound sort of crappy. Leo Kotke (Kottke?) - solid american traditionalist Will Ackerman - Tries to be the next Leo Kotke. Can be a little bland when he does duets with other musicians, though. __________________ A little silliness now and then is cherished by the wisest men. -- Willy Wonka