Monday, August 20, 2007

Amazing Guitarists

Today on Fun Video Stuff, we'll be talkin' music! I chose these three pieces because they're more than just fun to listen to, they're also fun to watch. Each of these guys is not what I'd call "mainstream". In fact, if it weren't for Youtube, I'd have only heard of one of 'em. Let's start with him. Mr. Stanley Jordan:


Now HERE is something really fun to watch!

I first learned about Stanley Jordan about 22 years ago (good god I'm old), right around the end of highschool.

Then I didn't think to check into him again until about a month ago, since my son has sort of recently started coming into his own as a guitar player. I knew he'd dig this, and I hope you do, too.

One of the most interesting things about this "two hands on the neck" style, is that he taught himself, if I'm not mistaken!

Now. In the process of finding Mr. Jordan on Youtube, I also ran across this guy, who's a lot of fun to watch and listen to, as well:

But my music tribute would not be complete without BEN: You go, you 8-year old wonder!



For those who've played the game, you know how challenging this song is on Expert! I should mention that he's since bested even this performance, but I chose this video because it was more fun to watch. If you'd like to see his perfect score, check this out.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Who doesn't love Guitar Hero? But I can't get past Cheap Trick on "Hard". Little bastard.