Quote from: gearhed289 on September 14, 2026, 10:04:36 AM

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Quote from: gearhed289 on September 11, 2026, 09:16:59 AMNew Steven Wilson.

Is that Bill Bruford's godson? A softer snare but very Bruford like feel.

Ha! Good call. I'm not familiar with him (Russel Holzman), but he is the son of Wilson's solo band keyboardist Adam Holzman (who is not in this video).

Superb, loved it.  What is the name of the band/artist or album with that track, i could do with checking out more. Since Bagpuss the cat appears in the video, I assume the band is from this side of the pond as it's a British animation character. 

Jazzy, this is the title track to the new Steven Wilson album, coming out November 6th. Wilson is indeed a Brit. Singer, writer, guitarist who sometimes plays keys or bass. His solo band includes Nick Beggs on bass and Chapma Stick, and Adam Holzman on keys. Drummers have included Marco Minnemann and Craig Blundel, though it's Russell Holzman in this video. On guitar he's had Guthrie Goven, Dave Kilminster, and currently Randy McStine. All serious heavy hitters! He's got a number of solo albums, but probably the best place to start would be "The Raven that Refused to Sing". Looks like he's playing the RAH on October 28.

Before the solo career, he's the main man with Porcupine Tree.

Quote from: gearhed289 on September 15, 2026, 07:36:33 AMJazzy, this is the title track to the new Steven Wilson album, coming out November 6th. Wilson is indeed a Brit. Singer, writer, guitarist who sometimes plays keys or bass. His solo band includes Nick Beggs on bass and Chapma Stick, and Adam Holzman on keys. Drummers have included Marco Minnemann and Craig Blundel, though it's Russell Holzman in this video. On guitar he's had Guthrie Goven, Dave Kilminster, and currently Randy McStine. All serious heavy hitters! He's got a number of solo albums, but probably the best place to start would be "The Raven that Refused to Sing". Looks like he's playing the RAH on October 28.

Before the solo career, he's the main man with Porcupine Tree.

My favorite Steve Wilson tune is Drive Home off The Raven that Refused to Sing album.  (I don't know the lyrics, I just like the way the song sounds.)  Guthrie Govan plays the guitar solo at the end.

Steve Wilson is also know for his remixes, including Yes, Chicago, Jethro Tull, XTC, Roxy Music, Marillion, Hawkwind.

A tune from a band I was friends with back in the '90s — I popped in their fist EP, "Songs from a Stolen Guitar" this morning. Couldn't find anything from that cassette online, so you'll have to settle for something later:

Quote from: David Houck on September 15, 2026, 10:29:06 AMSteve Wilson is also know for his remixes, including Yes, Chicago, Jethro Tull, XTC, Roxy Music, Marillion, Hawkwind.

That was very heavy.   

Quote from: pauldo on September 15, 2026, 03:08:39 PMThat was very heavy.   

The words?  I have a hard time hearing words; I almost always go right to the music.  I have no idea what that song is about.  I did notice that the video I chose to post had some kind of story to it, but I didn't see it.

My apologies if the lyrics were a downer.  I think I read a while back that the song was a crowd favorite at his live shows.

This just popped into my consciousness for probably the first time since I lost my vinyl in The Flood Of '96: 

Peter

Here's a birthday card for the master; the intro to this is, in my estimation, the most perfect guitar solo ever recorded:  

Peter

I just love the way the goove sits in this track.

Quote from: pauldo on September 15, 2026, 03:08:39 PMThat was very heavy.   

He can be very melancholy. If you're ready for something REALLY heavy, try Routine. I first heard it the first time I saw him at the wonderful Park West in Chicago. And I'm not gonna lie, I was drying my eyes by the end. This will close out my Steven Wilson takeover here. 

Quote from: gearhed289 on September 16, 2026, 07:34:04 AM

Quote from: pauldo on September 15, 2026, 03:08:39 PMThat was very heavy.   

He can be very melancholy. If you're ready for something REALLY heavy, try Routine. I first heard it the first time I saw him at the wonderful Park West in Chicago. And I'm not gonna lie, I was drying my eyes by the end. This will close out my Steven Wilson takeover here. 

Wow.  Again, I have no idea what the words are, but even without the words, the music gets the emotional impact across.  My thoughts in turn throughout the song: beautiful, amazing, powerful, moving.  Thanks for posting this.

Quote from: David Houck on September 15, 2026, 06:32:46 PM

Quote from: pauldo on September 15, 2026, 03:08:39 PMThat was very heavy.   

The words?  I have a hard time hearing words; I almost always go right to the music.  I have no idea what that song is about.  I did notice that the video I chose to post had some kind of story to it, but I didn't see it.

My apologies if the lyrics were a downer.  I think I read a while back that the song was a crowd favorite at his live shows.

I was reflecting on it today at work.   The 'heaviness' was because I was listening AND watching the video.   The video part tells a story that made my heart hurt.   The music paired well.

During my reflecting was the realization that I used to poo-poo videos... just wanted to hear the music.
Now things are different.  😊

Heavy lyrics?  Try Gravedancer.......

Peter (who has posted some of his stuff here)

Quote from: cozmik_cowboy on September 13, 2026, 05:12:50 PM

Quote from: cozmik_cowboy on September 11, 2026, 07:52:25 PMMy favorite version of the blues version of "Freebird" or "Wagon Wheel" (and not just because it's old friends - some now gone - doing it): 

Peter

OK, I said some are gone; today while Mrs. dozed on Her dilaudid pump, I got curious.
I knew Lonnie passed on my birthday in '17 - but it turns out that drummer Robert Covington, keyboardist Kenny Sadak, and guitarist Barstool Bob Levis (as well as Larry Clymer, who replaced him shortly after that was recorded) have all also passed; only bassist Harlan Terson The Blues Person remains.
I am fast becoming convinced this getting old crap has a downside.....

Peter (who really should stop Googling old friends)

Great news!
I mentioned this to a bass player I worked with in 2 bands, who worked with Ken & Larry in another one, and it turns out (gee, what a surprise) Google was wrong; they're both still with us!

Peter (who is feeling much younger & less alone)

This guitar-playin' buddy of mine started working for the Virginia State Police the year before I started working for the Town of Vinton Water Department, and we both retired from public service in 2024 with 30+ years in. Many years ago we worked out an arrangement of Dan Crary's "Fishin' Creek". It's the first tune in this medley, and Crary demonstrates well why he needed a cutaway Dreadnought... something that never really caught on in bluegrass circles. 

Neither did Taylor guitars for that matter. I've noticed recently though, they're making a much more serious play for the Martin marketplace with these Gold Label guitars. It'll be interesting to see how that shakes out. I ain't played a bad one yet, but not sure if Trey Hensley gets them the buy-in. I'd gig one.