[Mr Iriver]

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Originally Posted by bubbamc119 Incorrect. Thanks for the link though, Becker is not bad, he reminds me of Yngwie Malmsteen- but that's not a bad thing. Speaking of Yngwie, he's coming to my home town soon. Can't wait!

There is no correct or incorrect, but it's just opinion. I personally thing Yngwie is great, but Jason becker has shown to be far superior as far as both composition, and technique (insane sweeps...I could do the sweeps on his records but those he did on gigs are just impossible). Just listen to Altitudes. Tons of feel on that song.

 

[Dusty Chalk]

For those of you who, like me, think Population Override is his best album, the closest second, IMO, is probably the Colonel Claypool's Bucket Of Bernie Brains project, entitled The Big Eyeball In The Sky. It's not as bluesy -- it's a bit more jambandy -- but daggam, is it awesome!

 

[Aman]

I love all of the albums mentioned thus far, but my favorites from him continue to be the "Bucketheadland" albums. I just love the quirky, exciting, strange story of those two albums. And, of course, the guitar playing is brilliant.

 

[bubbamc119]

Thanks Dusty, I'll check that out.
I also think population override is his best. My second favorite at the moment has to be 'the elephant mans alarm clock'.

 

[Head Creep]

If you have the time, I would very, very, very highly recommend seeing Buckethead live. Calling his shows "weird" and "amazing" would be an understatement. The two times I've seen him were two of the best concerts I've ever been to, with the third time coming up right before Halloween.

 

[CLum]

Searched the other thread and discovered you can download Giant Robots (NTT) legally for free. The only place I found it so far is at www.alleyjazz.net but its only at 128kbps. Does anyone know where I can get a higher bitrate copy?

 

[bubbamc119]

I don't know where to get the higher bitrate copy mate, that CD sells on ebay for over $400 when it comes up.

Just letting you know that a new album is about to be released, Buckethead and Travis Dickerson "Chicken Noodles". Looks like an extension of population override

Check it out here - http://www.tdrsmusic.com/noodles.html
It will be shipping and available in the download store in a few days.

 

[EdipisReks]

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Originally Posted by bubbamc119 I don't know where to get the higher bitrate copy mate, that CD sells on ebay for over $400 when it comes up.

i've seen full quality bootlegs of it for a lot less than that.

 

[bundee1]

I just listened to the clips of Population Override on CDNOW and that &h1t is amazing! Im going to pick it up when I get some funds.

 

[Thaddy]

If you can get your hands on Enter The Chicken, the song Nottingham Lace is a guaranteed face-melter

I've been a closet Buckethead fan for a year now, even to the point where me and my friend from school would call each other B-head and do the robot in the elevators on campus. It was sweet

 

[bubbamc119]

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Originally Posted by EdipisReks i've seen full quality bootlegs of it for a lot less than that.

Bootlegs are by definition worthless - a copied cd is worth $0.

BTW Nottingham Lace is still a free download over at www.bucketheadland.com/attractions.html
I suggest everyone who reads this gets it

 

[labelbassist]

I like Giant Robot despite the bad mix. Big Sur Moon off of Colma is fun to listen to with cans.

 

[titaniumx3]

Wow, I'm completely new to Buckethead, but already some of the samples I've listened to have me hooked.

Definitely gonna seek out the recommendations posted on this thread!

Thanks!

 

[Head Creep]

The best source of samples is the Live Music Archive.

 

[kingsqueak]

I did sound for him ages ago, forget who he was touring with at the time but he played in the club I worked. Mike Watt maybe...so long ago and too many shows to remember clearly.

He sticks to the schtick so you don't get any impression of who he is, but he's a fantastic player.