What are the best acoustic instrumentals ever? - Page 3

JedimasterPaul · #31 08-12-2006, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Shpeil

Yup, that's the one. Davey Graham did it originally. Lots of "borrowing" going on in England at the time when Paul Simon was there, hence Martin Carthy's version of Scarborough Fair also being bagged by Paul Simon... all's fair in love, war and folk music.

Davey Graham is awesome - my understanding is that he is the inventor of DADGAD tuning. I know he was a major influence of two more of my favorite guitarists, John Renbourn and Bert Jansch.

I have a few of Davey Graham's records and I recommend them. They are great and he is an awesome player. Check out Folk, Blues, and Beyond. The Complete Guitarist is also really good. Both are available on CD.

Tom S. · #32 08-12-2006, 08:25 AM

As someone already mentioned there are a number of very recognizable portions of vocal tunes, such as Scarborough Fair etc. The problem for me as that as an instrumental, they aren't that interesting after the initial portion. I was just learning the intro to Fire and Rain, but I lost interest after the opening. Are there any great tunes like this that have been successfully converted to good instrumentals by people like Chet etc.?

Fngrstyl · #33 08-13-2006, 06:24 PM

I have to go with "Airproofing", Leo Kottke. The version off of LEO KOTTKE LIVE.. and "William Powell" off the same album... Amazing enough on a six string, and even more so, when he plays it on his 12 on the LIVE album..

anthonyc007 · #34 08-13-2006, 06:28 PM

My favorite (from off the top of my head):

"Babes in the Wood" - Steve Miller

(a very underated guitarist, IMHO).

Yamaha Man · #35 08-13-2006, 06:48 PM

Beethoven's 5th...come on, those were all acoustic instruments, weren't they ??

You can hear a version of it at my SoundClick website. I made this using a midi file and an orchestral sound sample program I have.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...?bandID=441592

Sordello · #36 08-14-2006, 01:06 AM

Okay, okay, this is going to sound like shameless a@@-kissing, but I don't care: I have no association with him except that I have bought his CDs and they are really astounding.... Jim Tozier.
Beautiful acoustic guitar instrumentals!

Jim Tozier · #37 08-14-2006, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sordello

I have no association with him except that I have bought his CDs and they are really astounding.... Jim Tozier.
Beautiful acoustic guitar instrumentals!

Thanks, Robert! Where do I send the check?

Tom S. · #38 08-14-2006, 09:01 PM

What great responses.
So here is my short list.
Classical Gas - Mason Williams
Countrywide - as performed by TE
Windy & Warm - as performed by TE
Last Steam Engine Train - as performed by Kottke

I like most everything by TE and Doyle Dykes, but these seem to be enduring acoustic classics for me. What I like is that they are all playable by mere mortals. I would like to add another 5 or 6 to this list. I have really enjoyed sampling your suggestions on iTunes. Some really great songs.

Ian Anderson · #39 08-16-2006, 10:35 PM

Another vote for Howe's "The Clap" and Ross's "Klimbim" and I'll toss in Mediterranean Sundance by Al Dimeola. Paco Deluca is outstanding on the original, as well as he and John McLaughlin in the live version too.

Slight Return · #40 08-17-2006, 11:59 AM

A LOT by Leo Kottke...most recognizable would probably be most things off of the Armadillo album. Vaseline Machine Gun at Minneapolis ('74, I believe) is just amazing. Regards From Chuck Pink, as seen on the Home & Away Revisited DVD, is also astounding; not sure if it's that recognizable, but oh well.

What about Earl Klugh? On A Clear Day, I Want To Hold Your Hand, Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead...who DOESN'T know those? Earl Klugh is simply amazing, and a lot of the material that he arranges is derived from very well known pieces.

Jim Tozier · #41 08-17-2006, 12:19 PM

I don't know if I'd call it the "best," but I think the most beautiful acoustic instrumental I've ever heard is Muriel Anderson's "Rosa Lee."

woodruff · #42 08-17-2006, 12:20 PM

got to plug michael hedges, aerial boundaries, that song is just drop dead gorgeous.

speaking of leo kottke, how can i get a hold of that home and away dvd, best buy not carry it anymore?--woody

mtmikey · #43 08-17-2006, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by woodruff

speaking of leo kottke, how can i get a hold of that home and away dvd, best buy not carry it anymore?--woody

http://www.stropes.com/index.php?glbm=2&fa=4&cdid=161

woodruff · #44 08-17-2006, 12:46 PM

thanks mike. dude, that portland waltz is sweet!

mtmikey · #45 08-17-2006, 01:21 PM

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thanks mike. dude, that portland waltz is sweet!

my pleasure, and i appreciate the kind words. fwiw, the original version of 'maine waltz' is on my second record, "across the bridge," and is available in old school CD format, as well as via itunes, etc. as much as i like it on the baritone in Ab-A, i think it sits a little nicer in Csus2 on my main[e] guitar... i was recently taken to task by a reviewer who said he had trouble counting it as a waltz. whatever. i'm waltzin'. it's a fast waltz, in one, to my ear...

thanks again.