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Two Sides of Charlie Parr | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
In this AG Session, Charlie Parr performs a pair of tunes that help define the underground folk-blues artist’s approach to his music. On the first, “Boombox,” we get Parr’s signature foot-stomping fingerpicking and masterfully played slide, and on “Pale Fire” he ventures beyond the mortal realm (and beyond first position, with a capo at the seventh fret) with a hypnotic, poetic meditation on life and death and reincarnation. Both songs appear on Parr’s latest album, Little Sun, his eighteenth. The tunes sound different here than on the record; the session features no backing band, just Charlie and his “Parr Mule” from Mule Resophonics, a signature all-mahogany tricone with a roasted maple neck and ebony fingerboard.
“Boombox,” feels like an altruistic interpretation of a ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ flag; it’s not that Parr wants to be left alone, but rather wants us to appreciate our individuality and not try and drag each other down. “I see so many people picking on other people for doing something that doesn’t hurt anyone. The way they dress, or the way they dance. I grew up in a small town, and people could be hard on each other.” “Boombox” paints a funny picture, but the simple message at its core feels increasingly profound.
When asked if he can explain what the deceptively simple “Pale Fire” is about, Parr hesitates: “Yeah… well, no. It started out about aliens, and I split it into two different songs because it was dumb.” But instead of fully scrapping the song, he salvaged what he could. “Some of the words were good, some of them were really dumb,” he says, “so I just started taking it apart, because songs are like bike parts in a shed, you can mix and match and create something new.”
But like all good art, Parr’s songs are perhaps best experienced without explanation; they’re stories you can hear-and feel-and find your own meaning in. You’ll find both the comic and the cosmic.
Support Acoustic Guitar on Patreon and get access to an exclusive video lesson with Charlie Parr, exploring his approach to slide: www.patreon.com/posts/private-lesson-106201538
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Shana Cleveland | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions
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Catch up with singer-songwriter (and La Luz (laluzband.com/) lead guitarist) Shana Cleveland (shanacleveland.com/) in this bonus Acoustic Guitar Sessions episode. We talk shredding, open tunings, playing guitar outside, and enjoy a performance of “Quick Winter Sun” from her latest album, Manzanita (shanacleveland.com/products/shana-cleveland-manzanita-lp-cd-cs) . Support the show: • Join our co...
New Gear: Taylor‘s First Amplifier, the Circa 74
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Gear guru Doug Young demos Taylor Guitars’ first amplifier, the Circa 74, with its handsome wooden cabinet and matching stand. You can read Young’s full review in the July/August 2024 issue, available at store.acousticguitar.com.
Campfire Songs: Learn to Play “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love, Baby”
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In his ongoing series of easy arrangements, singer-songwriter Maurice Tani shows how to play the Great American Songbook classic “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love, Baby.” You can find the sheet music in the July/August 2024 issue, available for download at store.acousticguitar.com. For 25 more arrangements, grab Tani’s ‘Campfire Songs for Acoustic Guitar’ (shorturl.at/abmIL).
Intonation - A Capo’s Greatest Challenge| Sponsored by Shubb
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Many capo manufacturers casually advertise that their capos “don’t put the instrument out of tune.” Shubb has taken intonation very seriously and 50 years ago committed to minimizing or eliminating retuning and, well…the proof is in the tuning. shubb.com
James Elkington & Nathan Salsburg | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast
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Guitarists Nathan Salsburg and James Elkington discuss collaboration, instrumental composition, unusual guitar fragrances, and their new album, All Gist (paradiseofbachelors.com/james-elkington-and-nathan-salsburgs-all-gist/) . Thank you to Strings By Mail (stringsbymail.com/) for sponsoring this episode. Explore guitar strings and special offers at stringsbymail.com (stringsbymail.com/) . Addi...
Michael Watts on Acoustic Guitar Strings: Phos Bronze vs 80/20 Bronze | Sponsored by ELIXIR Strings
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Elixir Strings Phosphor Bronze or 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings? It’s one of the most frequently asked questions. In this video, award-winning guitarist Michael Watts plays both in a series of musical examples to find out what effect string composition has on the sound and playability of your guitar. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:52 80/20 Bronze Fingerstyle Standard Tuning 2:09 80/20 Bronze Stru...
Get in the Groove | Understanding Rhythmic Notation on Guitar | Week 1
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In this lesson, part of the magazine’s acclaimed Weekly Workout series, jazz and roots guitarist Greg Ruby explains how rhythmic notation works through an assortment of common strumming patterns designed to enhance your overall musicianship. There are two ways to access the full video and musical examples: Join our community at Patreon.com/acousticguitarplus OR get a copy of the May/June 2024 i...
Layna’s Soulful Acoustic Pop | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
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The acoustic guitar helped transform singer-songwriter Layna from an apprehensive teen into a powerhouse performer. “I was angsty kid, with a lot of emotions. I needed a release,” she recalls, “I was in choir and band, and found a release through music.” After realizing the poetry she was writing could double as song lyrics, Layna taught herself guitar and, in time, found she felt at home perfo...
Non-Traditional | Learn Cameron Knowler‘s Interpretation on “When the Work‘s All Done This Fall”
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Learn a modern arrangement of “When the Work’s All Done This Fall,” which was included in the original 1910 printing of musicologist and folklorist John Lomax’s seminal book Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads. The sheet music for the song is available in the May/June 2024 issue, which you can find at store.acousticguitar.com. As for that curious guitar, it’s a Ken Parker archtop named Side...
What You Can Learn From These 10 Great Moments in Fingerstyle History | Lesson
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In this in-depth lesson, fingerstyle master Doug Young looks under the hood of ten classic recordings, from Davey Graham’s “Anji” to Joni Mitchell’s “The Circle Game” to Andy McKee’s “Drifting.” The notation for all examples can be found in the May/June 2024 issue, available at store.acousticguitar.com/products/no-346-may-june-2024.
Katherine Priddy | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions
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Catch up with folk singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy (www.katherinepriddy.co.uk/home/) in this bonus Acoustic Guitar Sessions episode. We talk family, guitars, touring with Richard Thompson, and enjoy a performance of “Father of Two” from her latest album The Pendulum Swing. (kpriddy.lnk.to/ThePendulumSwingAS) Support the show: • Join our community on Patreon (www.patreon.com/acousticguitarplu...
The Harmonious, Adventurous Folk of the Brother Brothers | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
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Identical twins and folk musicians Adam and David Moss, aka the Brother Brothers, stopped by the Acoustic Guitar office recently and performed a trio of songs off their new record, The January Album. When you first hear the Brothers, it’s hard not to immediately sense the lifelong musical bond between the two, and their sibling blood harmonies shine through on these intimate, stripped-down perf...
Flatpicking Guitar Repertoire: “The Locktender’s Reel"-A Modern Fiddle Tune by Guitarist Eric Skye
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In his Pickin’ column, guitarist Alan Barnosky tends to focus on classic repertoire, but for this lesson, he breaks down a modern fiddle tune, “The Locktender’s Reel,” by Portland, Oregon-based jazz guitarist Eric Skye. See the May/June 2024 issue (available at store.acousticguitar.com) for the backstory on this lovely composition, as well as a transcription based on Skye’s recording with mando...
Tips on Tone
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You've probably heard the old adage that "tone is in the hands." But what does that really mean? And what makes tone good? We asked 14 prominent acoustic guitarists to weigh in, and got 14 unique responses. You'll want to listen with a notebook in hand, because this episode is a treasure trove of practical advice, musical examples, insights, and exercises to try. Thanks to Henriksen Amplifiers ...
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Blues Lesson | Add Open Strings to Blues Scale Patterns to Create Vibrant Solos | Acoustic Guitar
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  • @johnnyaztec
    @johnnyaztec 14 годин тому

    I was driving my school bus in St. Paul. Loaded with middle school kids. Saw Parr walking down the street and announced on my bus p.a., "Attention students: we are now passing by the legendary Charlie Parr" So grateful to live in the time and vicinity of Charlie Parr

  • @gregholmberg2
    @gregholmberg2 16 годин тому

    Note to the recording engineer: the low bass thumping is extremely distracting. Really annoying.

  • @johnwashburn3793
    @johnwashburn3793 17 годин тому

    You are a good man, Charlie Parr! I totally understand what he is saying about people...and about the evolution of a song. I love the Mule. I hope Matt makes more. I'd risk a squabble with my wife over one of these! Thanks to all.

  • @robertwynkoop7112
    @robertwynkoop7112 18 годин тому

    true genius; in the simplicity lies a deep complexity. Looking forward to listening to you at Blue Ox next week Charlie... see you then!

  • @AcousticGuitarMag
    @AcousticGuitarMag 19 годин тому

    Support Acoustic Guitar on Patreon and get access to an exclusive video lesson with Charlie Parr, exploring his approach to slide: www.patreon.com/posts/private-lesson-106201538

  • @jonwoode
    @jonwoode 19 годин тому

    Great video and playing Charlie, I still love your Miner's Lament. Thanks for posting this.

  • @GreyhoundHank86
    @GreyhoundHank86 19 годин тому

    From Russia with love to American root music. Thank you Charlie, keep on rocking!

    • @Brent233
      @Brent233 18 годин тому

      What your country is doing to Ukraine is unspeakably evil.

  • @fartwrangler
    @fartwrangler День тому

    Damn, you got this style down. Keep it up!

  • @fartwrangler
    @fartwrangler День тому

    Lose the ads. I didn't come here to listen to some lame ass huckster teach magic patterns to beginning guitar players. I came here to see Badi Assad. Be nice if I could get past the 30+ adds to actually do this.

  • @markmarsh27
    @markmarsh27 День тому

    Met him at the Cafe Diplomatico on College once. He was sitting alone holding his chocolate labrador puppy, (which is illegal in Ontario restaurants but HEY! he's Bruce Cockburn). The friend I was with knew him, they were neighbours. As they said hello, Cockburn looked me up and down and I said, "That's a beautiful puppy." He GLARED at me without speaking, clearly communicating, "Who the f**k are YOU to dare speak to ME?!?" I've met number of famous people, and he stands out as the most pompous asshole I've ever encountered.

  • @elmarito462
    @elmarito462 День тому

    Gracia amigo

  • @TommyP14
    @TommyP14 2 дні тому

    Have Keller and Martin Sexton ever done anything together? My head would explode with awesomeness.

  • @TheAncientColossus
    @TheAncientColossus 2 дні тому

    How the hell do you get that pinky down there? 🤬

  • @jimmyj4811
    @jimmyj4811 2 дні тому

    Yours is the first UA-cam review to mention that this guitar does not have electronics. Thank you for a good review, I just ordered one.

    • @michaelfitzpatrick5185
      @michaelfitzpatrick5185 2 дні тому

      I hope you grabbed it on today's Musicians Friend Stupid Deal of the Day!

  • @tobiascleverlee8733
    @tobiascleverlee8733 2 дні тому

    What a sweetheart with a fantastic talent.😊

  • @jamesdeagle
    @jamesdeagle 2 дні тому

    Thank you .... solid review as is the guitar itself! James

  • @Stratnico325
    @Stratnico325 3 дні тому

    It's fabulous, she is so young. Félicitations 👏

  • @auggo7324
    @auggo7324 5 днів тому

    You are underrated asf

  • @shinesy1
    @shinesy1 5 днів тому

    Just 🤩!!! 😊😊😊

  • @BobK5
    @BobK5 5 днів тому

    😎

  • @RUNNOFT71
    @RUNNOFT71 5 днів тому

    Man I love all your old lessons. You taught me so much about country blues, I'm glad to see you still teaching!

  • @bghill1000
    @bghill1000 5 днів тому

    Thank you for this! I have taken inspiration from this version of the song because you made it so easy to see and learn. I appreciate that. I'm from California but live in Nashville now. It still takes a teacher to help me learn songs, and I am grateful for you tube videos like this that make it simple to absorb. ❤👍☺

  • @pauls3993
    @pauls3993 6 днів тому

    Why is the lower G# muted? Is it because there would be too many of them?

  • @Osmien118
    @Osmien118 6 днів тому

    thanks for sharing... great vid. adding a song for an example, is brilliant! new sub/follower

  • @BryanClark-gk6ie
    @BryanClark-gk6ie 6 днів тому

    Have you tried smoking any of that.... above your left shoulder to help relax.... to get in the grove.... would you recommend that for a beginner?

  • @whiskyriver4
    @whiskyriver4 6 днів тому

  • @sarahwhite796
    @sarahwhite796 7 днів тому

    That's a beautiful bolo tie.

  • @Tingua252
    @Tingua252 7 днів тому

    Looking for tabs for Rhythm of the West. I love this song from his Go For Broke album

  • @Tingua252
    @Tingua252 7 днів тому

    Dying to find tabs for Rhythm of the West. Anyone know where I might find ?

  • @precbsfender
    @precbsfender 8 днів тому

    Brilliantly done..

  • @vincentdesiano4861
    @vincentdesiano4861 9 днів тому

    Nice!

  • @cthanks8203
    @cthanks8203 9 днів тому

    What abeautiful song....well done

  • @jazzlehazzle
    @jazzlehazzle 10 днів тому

    Perhaps the best guitar review I have ever seen. Yet on headphones as with many other Adi-top guitars and every other review of this model, I hear too much harshness or screeching sounds for my taste. It's a very "crisp" sounding guitar. Those sparse finger-picking then funky lines really were my fav, I can def hear the sustain and sympathetic notes shine, truly remarkable. But in the end, at least on these UA-cam recordings, sounds has just too sharp an edge for my style.

  • @randymusik
    @randymusik 10 днів тому

    yeyyy, Thank You

  • @carlrickards6708
    @carlrickards6708 10 днів тому

    Doctor ?? This guy couldn’t cure a ham

  • @johnrhodes870
    @johnrhodes870 10 днів тому

    A wonderful musician and songwriter! 💚💚💚

  • @carlrickards6708
    @carlrickards6708 11 днів тому

    Calling Dr Moe, Dr Curly, Dr Larry, Dr Epiphone !!!

  • @IndridCool54
    @IndridCool54 11 днів тому

    One of my very early favorites. I first heard Tom when I was 10 or 11. 🥰

  • @jamesrenz9475
    @jamesrenz9475 11 днів тому

    Doc also learned a lot from Hank Garland when he played fiddle tune style. Listen to Garland's version, e.g., of Billy in the Lowground.

  • @ptalley316
    @ptalley316 11 днів тому

    Just got this beauty from Sweetwater, love it!!:)

  • @vince3795
    @vince3795 13 днів тому

    well done!

  • @dariushshikhaboolhassan783
    @dariushshikhaboolhassan783 13 днів тому

    I have only one word to describe the guitar playing skills of Gretchen Menn, amazing.

  • @tayloreke
    @tayloreke 13 днів тому

    3a is why I came here. That cord is so hard!

  • @henrikhou8350
    @henrikhou8350 13 днів тому

    Great playing, but the guitar has no low-end in that video.

  • @jmw510
    @jmw510 14 днів тому

    Taylor does not understand or execute electronics well. From their acoustic pick ups,to the T5z, to this amp, these products are mediocre at best and very expensive. They should stick to what they do well: acoustic guitars, and let the electronics to those that know what they are doing.

    • @cmcg5788
      @cmcg5788 13 днів тому

      I like the ES-2 system for gigging quite a bit.

  • @AcousticGuitarMag
    @AcousticGuitarMag 14 днів тому

    Beyond its good looks, the Circa 74 offers a well-thought-out feature set that incorporates all the essentials without being overcomplicated. Read the full review here: acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-circa-74-acoustic-amplifier/

  • @JustHaroon56
    @JustHaroon56 15 днів тому

    Great!!!

  • @clyderichardson6475
    @clyderichardson6475 15 днів тому

    I enjoyed this and will learn it by the weekend.

  • @darrylbrooks3361
    @darrylbrooks3361 16 днів тому

    I can't see a strap, but there has to be one? How could he hold the guitar like that? Brilliant playing, nonetheless

  • @trudijansen5553
    @trudijansen5553 16 днів тому

    Thank you 🙂🙂🙂