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Modern musicianship that actually blows your mind

Posted on 7/23/18 at 11:36 am
Posted by AUjim
America
Member since Dec 2012
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Posted on 7/23/18 at 11:36 am
Is there a modern musician that actually impresses you with their abilities?

I think the most impressed I've been is with Gary Clark Jr and Danny Carey but my knowledge and skill doesn't lend itself to be able to truly recognize genius.

Is there anyone that falls into being truly a step above the rest? Anyone you consider in the genius category?

Posted by MountainTiger
The foot of Mt. Belzoni
Member since Dec 2008
14974 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 11:40 am to
Jerry Douglas
Bela Fleck
Tommy Emmanuel
Richard Gilewitz
Derek Trucks
Posted by Brosef Stalin
Member since Dec 2011
42605 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 11:50 am to
Devin Townsend
Brann Dailor
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
94683 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 11:51 am to
Grimes
Posted by AUjim
America
Member since Dec 2012
3835 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 1:33 pm to
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Devin Townsend


Just checked out 2 songs-Kingdom and Deadhead. Definitely legit. Thanks for this
Posted by lacajun069
franklinton
Member since Sep 2008
2198 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 3:09 pm to
Joe Bonanasa
Posted by MardiGrasCajun
Dirty Coast, MS
Member since Sep 2005
6042 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 3:09 pm to
quote:

s there anyone that falls into being truly a step above the rest? Anyone you consider in the genius category?


Jack White
Posted by BCMCubs
Colorado
Member since Nov 2011
22146 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 4:13 pm to
Bela Fleck
Cory Henry
A few others
This post was edited on 7/25/18 at 2:06 pm
Posted by Big Scrub TX
Member since Dec 2013
40173 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 5:46 pm to
Matthew Bellamy - genius on both piano and guitar.
Posted by JohnZeroQ
Pelicans of Lafourche
Member since Jan 2012
8536 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 5:48 pm to
Underrated for sure.

Agree with all postings so for.

Offer up Josh Homme to the discussion.
This post was edited on 7/23/18 at 5:49 pm
Posted by metalfacedterrorist
Athens, GA
Member since Jul 2018
260 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 6:20 pm to
Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth (insane vocal ability meets brilliant guitar playing)

George Kolias of Nile (unreal double-bass speed)

Jamie Saint Merat of Ulcerate (arguably the greatest extreme metal drummer alive)
Posted by EA6B
TX
Member since Dec 2012
14754 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 8:09 pm to
quote:

Jerry Douglas Bela Fleck Tommy Emmanuel Richard Gilewitz Derek Trucks


Victor Wooten is just a given if you are going to list Bela Fleck
Posted by tilco
Spanish Fort, AL
Member since Nov 2013
14622 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 8:21 pm to
Justin Townes Earle’s picking style....dude plays two guitars at once.

Bad Gasoline
This post was edited on 7/23/18 at 8:22 pm
Posted by MountainTiger
The foot of Mt. Belzoni
Member since Dec 2008
14974 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 8:27 pm to
quote:

Victor Wooten is just a given if you are going to list Bela Fleck

Yeah you're right. That actually crossed my mind. I don't know why I didn't include him.
Posted by EZE Tiger Fan
Member since Jul 2004
55457 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 8:53 pm to
Andrew Bird
Posted by Head_of_Lettuce
Metairie
Member since May 2016
119 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 9:01 pm to
Drums - Chris Dave, Joe Russo
Guitar - Derek Trucks, Charlie Hunter
Bass - Mono Neon
Piano - Marco Benevento
This post was edited on 7/23/18 at 9:02 pm
Posted by SUB
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Posted on 7/23/18 at 9:44 pm to
John Frusciante. Look at his whole solo catalogue along with his stint with RHCP.
Posted by Sayre
South Bend, Indiana
Member since Nov 2011
5754 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 10:15 pm to
quote:

Is there a modern musician that actually impresses you with their abilities?


Gavin Harrison
Posted by WaltTeevens
Santa Barbara, CA
Member since Dec 2013
12045 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 11:18 pm to
Take a couple drags off a joint, put on OK Computer, and sit down on the couch for the entirety of the album.

All the little touches and effects they add to every song are stunning.
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2009
38261 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 11:19 pm to
quote:

Gary Clark Jr
I've seen him twice and both times he was incredible. I will go to any show he does locally.
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