“Because It’s There,” harp guitars, The Shape of the Land, 植村直己物語, 冰峰物语, and Lost in the Wilderness
Michael Hedges’ composition “Because It’s There,” first released on the recording The Shape of the Land in 1986, was a milestone in guitar literature — a major event. The harp guitar was fashionable in the US in the early 1900s, but it was rarely used in virtuosic music. While its photogenic qualities were without equal…
Joseph Spence
Joseph Spence is an artistic paradox. His music is powerful, captivating, and unique, yet he has never composed a song. He lives in the Bahamas, but describing him as a “Bahamian guitarist” is both inadequate and misleading.
Little Gremlins
Some additional thoughts on “Ragamuffin,” advising that, without attention to rhythmic intonation, you will lose your gig!
Submarine Harmonics
Some additional thoughts on “Rickoverʼs Dream,” illustrating half-beat rhythmic displacement.
A Fun New Way to Play the Guitar!
Some additional thoughts on “Hot Type,” discussing a particular integrated system of right-hand movements used by Michael Hedges for both hot instrumentals and cool ballads.
Imagine This!
Some additional thoughts on “Aerial Boundaries,” tracking four discrete lines each played on a different string or set of strings.