Hard to explain Buckethead. No one knows for sure who he is. Some theorize that he was under contract with a company when he started his solo career and hid behind the bucket so he didn't get sued and once he was free of the contract he was already "Buckethead". Most everyone agrees that he must have been a student at GIT in Hollywood, because of his similarity to Paul Gilbert in style (Paul teaches there and coincidentally we grew up at the same time, in the same neighboring little towns and played on the small scene before he went to LA). For a while it was rumored that he was Paul but that has since been disproven.
@@Frankincensedjb123 True. I see you everywhere btw lol. There’s always a comment from you in every Buckethead video I see. I also see you love Frank Zappa, I’m trying to get into him
Saw buckethead several years ago at a fairly small venue, maybe 500 people in a bar with a stage, and this was among the songs he played... See all those ridiculously amazing runs and arpeggios and the sheer dexterity of execution, the fantastic sounds he coaxes from his instrument? He did all this with similar near-perfection live when I saw it. This guy is a truly excellent musician, a master of the craft. He has released more than 300 albums of his work. The fact that he chooses to perform with a KFC bucket and generic face mask, rather than pursuing personal fame and recognition and adulation, to me is just icing on the cake.
If he starts touring again, and he comes to your area, definitely check him out. A full show of his abilities is astounding to watch. The guy is so versatile and plays so many different styles, all wound into his way of playing. Absolutely off the chain.
The craziest part is that this man basically plays everything blind because there is very little chance of him being able to see his whole fret board with the mask.
BH has a 20+ minute masterpiece dedicated to his late mother Nancy York Carroll. Its called Hold Me Forever and it rivals anything the classic composers of old ever created.
Had the pleasure of seeing him in concert in an extremely small venue. I've seen tons of giant names live, but Bucket will probably always remain my favorite. Jinjer a close 2nd. Thanks for the upload!
I feel like Hendrix would have the same reaction to seeing Buckethead as Clapton had seeing Hendrix the first time (or the same look on his face as the guy on the left with the Be Kind shirt on lol). Amazing, just amazing. I've been playing over 20 years and I can only play Bucketheads "easy songs"...
Buckethead is a unique, insanely talented player. You don’t really have to soak your finger lol we guitarists develop callouses on our fingertips that make playing a lot less painful. Building those callouses is the painful part, hours upon hours of non stop playing to where your fingers feel like they’re gonna bleed. Takes maybe a week of decent playing time to develop. His right hand is just amazing, his picking technique is flawless, he only moves his wrist and fingers, never his forearm.
I like to use hand sanitizer before I play because it dries out my hands and makes it easier to get around the fretboard. I cannot stand having what I like to call 'sticky fingers.'
@@jonlate4581 Oddly enough, the FDA just announced they found a cancer causing agent in hand sanitizer. I get sweaty hands when playing, but I used to use string glide which helped moving around the fretboard.
@@clonexx It is all mostly marketing "wank" so people don't go too crazy like they did with toilet paper and most of other things. I assume you are referring to "their" Benzine scare tactic; look, there is toxic stuff out there, but the scare control tactics are... overboard.
I saw Buckethead in a small venue (Higher Ground) in Burlington Vermont... got to watch this man perform up close... he is incredible... and he didn't say a word the whole time he was there... btw, Soothsayer is my favorite of his work
I hope for the day I can see bucket live again. I’m glad Brian Carroll is taking care of himself but nothing is more magical than seeing this genius live.
These men just listened to one of the greatest guitarists of their generation. I hope it widened their musical horizons to things they never thought they would like.
I used to sometimes see Brian Carroll in random music stores in Berkeley and Oakland back in the day before hardly anyone knew who he was. You should also check out one of his super emotional pieces like _I Love My Parents._ And I keep trying to get you to check out Hiatus Kaiyote and Stimpy Lockjaw. Both very unique styles and incredible musicianship.
Was lucky to take my son to see him live at the Lincoln Theater in Raleigh, NC. That being said, he wasn't the weird one. That went to the warm-up performer "That 1 Guy". That's not a diss, the "guy" was one of a kind. Played this crazy instrument he developed himself. Recommend you check him out on TH-cam.
It's a beuatiful thing to watch and listen to a musician with such a great grasp over their instrument. I really like this composition of his as well. It's both emotional and technically dazzling.
This bucket head is , well , in all my 50 years of rockin i have never seen a guitar sing like that it actually touches the soul or the spirit . soothsayer is epic , his fingers like a crab dancing along the strings , great hair , shows no emotion ever , and a cool hat , wow !
You have to watch his live show! He’s so amazing to watch. He’s great with the Nun chucks and hands out gifts to his audience. These never been anyone like him IMO. A good hearted and humble guy who just wants to play and entertain.
Enjoyed watching this reaction and appreciation of The Bucket. Greatness. Seen the Master twice, the vibe that flows out of him is something to experience live. Soothsayer hits you in the chest.
Awesome to see you get into Buckethead, he is probably my second favorite artist of all time (after Jerry Garcia.) Fabulous talent with an enormous and varied catalog.
The year 2000 I worked truss spot for Rod Stewart at the Rio Hotel when we finished there some of us slid in the back door (professional courtesy) to The HOB and waited till four AM for Axl Rose to bring out the second version of G&R and Buckethead was with him. I've been a fan ever since, well worth the wait!!!
my good that transition from that funky appegiation into the smooth crooning solo wail is just...UGH UGHHH please tell me youve heard Night of the Slunk or Nottingham Lace.....do yourselves a favoorrr gents.
This is my first time watching you guys and I know it's a old video but I subscribed and liked because you guys in your reaction and words captilize on what I felt the first time I discovered him. Thank you. Such a great video. Hope to see more Buckethead.
As great as it is to watch Buckethead perform live, you really need to listen to the original studio version of this song. I'd honestly say it's the greatest rock instrumental I've ever heard. Pure perfection. Incidentally, he always changes up the way he plays this track each time he performs it live.
I love Buckethead and watching you guys react was AWESOME! I can totally relate. Buckethead's playing can truly leave you speechless and breathless. Thanks for doing this!
Bucket heads is a club from the round house bar at put in bay on middle bass Island in Lake Erie they would sell 5 long neck beers in a red bucket of ice and the thing was for the bands to see who they could get drunk enough to put the 🪣 buckets on as a hat and you would be an official member of the bucket heads
He's been around awhile, and he's worked with a LOT of other musicians, but most of the music he's done is solo. Some notable artists he's worked with: Bootsy Collins, Les Claypool (Primus), Guns 'n' Roses, even Viggo Mortensen (Lord of the Rings, Aragorn), and he could have played with Ozzy Osbourne, but he wouldn't take the bucket off, so Ozzy wouldn't have it. Bucketman is a true wizard on the axe.
Wow you guys made my day I listen to only bucket head sense I discovered him well I will listen to others sometimes but he is a genius he has over im thinking over 400 albums and I keep finding treasures. Really loved seeing you guys reaction so glad you got to listen to BH listen to ( look up there ) beautiful music thank you guys PEACE...
Have I got a group and a song for you! The Bass Gang singing "The Emperor's New Clothes" from Panic! at the disco in A Capella. It is just so good 4 bass singers just absolutely killing it.
Another totally hypnotic guitarist (and AMAZING singer/songwriter as well) is Richard Thompson! He can spin a Celtic-influenced solo out for 8-10 minutes! You MUST check him out! The electric heroics are more pronounced with The Richard Thompson Band live stuff. You really owe yourself this one!
I saw him with Les Claypool and the Bucket of Bernie Brains. He had laser beems in his eyes in the mask that time. Was amazing. Guitar World magazines has listed his the second fastest shredder a few times. What’s crazy is Bucket head has 329 Albums! Yes, 329!
Check out Colonel Claypool’s Bucket of Bernie Brains…it’s Les Claypool from Primus with Buckethead on guitar…the late Bernie Worrell on keys (Talking Heads) and Brains from Primus on drums…amazing!!!
I hate to say it but I didn't watch this to see your reactions. I was like oh soothsayer, let me watch the master blast it out. Even though I have seen that performance umpteen times it dont get old. I did like your reaction though as you were speechless. Also your take on his mask was insightful, his apperance is all about the music, not some one staring into the camera saying look at me. Nice vid!!
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Love your channel first of all. You need to check out John 5 and his cover of beat it. It's amazing! Thank you for your time.
Hard to explain Buckethead. No one knows for sure who he is. Some theorize that he was under contract with a company when he started his solo career and hid behind the bucket so he didn't get sued and once he was free of the contract he was already "Buckethead". Most everyone agrees that he must have been a student at GIT in Hollywood, because of his similarity to Paul Gilbert in style (Paul teaches there and coincidentally we grew up at the same time, in the same neighboring little towns and played on the small scene before he went to LA).
For a while it was rumored that he was Paul but that has since been disproven.
Lmao..you really trying to have a reaction on music you are not experts in, rock and roll music?, nice try though.
I envy you😊
From day I discovered this genius “which is along time ago” now to this day still is my favourite…
Imagine a guitar player with perfect hands, long fingers, timing, touch, charisma and style....BUCKETHEAD.
and being Michael Myers' brother...
And the dooo
SRV- "hold my beer"
Yep yep exactly brother
Can’t say better
I saw Buckethead live once. He is otherworldly.
Yep. Saw him open for Primus
Same a couple times. Got like 2 feet away from him. His fingers are like 8 inches long lol
I have seen him many times. Dude is always great. Just wish he played with a backing band more. The sound is so much better.
He's crazy.
Saw him with Guns in 2002 and was definitely a highlight.
Dude has written and recorded over 300 albums of his original music!
Well, to be honest, most are pikes or shorter recordings and there is a good amount of repetition, but regardless, he literally shits music.
@@Frankincensedjb123 True. I see you everywhere btw lol. There’s always a comment from you in every Buckethead video I see. I also see you love Frank Zappa, I’m trying to get into him
@@Frankincensedjb123 still over a week worth of continuous music.
Vito Bratta :)
@@Johnnysmithy24 I love frank and just started to listen to buckethead, start with hot rats
The thing about Buckethead in my opinion is he wants his music to be famous. Not himself. Something only the greatest really care about.
Buckethead is my second favorite gutiar player my frist is Jimi Hendrix
Saw buckethead several years ago at a fairly small venue, maybe 500 people in a bar with a stage, and this was among the songs he played... See all those ridiculously amazing runs and arpeggios and the sheer dexterity of execution, the fantastic sounds he coaxes from his instrument? He did all this with similar near-perfection live when I saw it. This guy is a truly excellent musician, a master of the craft. He has released more than 300 albums of his work. The fact that he chooses to perform with a KFC bucket and generic face mask, rather than pursuing personal fame and recognition and adulation, to me is just icing on the cake.
^ this.
Been listening to this track for 15 years straight and still gives me goosebumps every single time.
BucketHead is incredible, another great song of his is Nottingham Lace, 🔥. Great reaction!
Oh dude, that's a great suggestion! I was going to suggest Jordan, but Nottingham is a much better pick!
Teleflector and Leave the light
If he starts touring again, and he comes to your area, definitely check him out. A full show of his abilities is astounding to watch. The guy is so versatile and plays so many different styles, all wound into his way of playing. Absolutely off the chain.
So far no shows scheduled for 2024. Sad
This song is the the only song that invokes a lot of emotions out of me. This song is hands down one of my favorites.
Literally this track is on my everyday Playlist. He's truly incredible. I'm glad you got to experience this artist at work.
BH was one of his first reactions. This is a revisit with his brothers.
Greatest guitarist this world has ever produced!
Yes
The craziest part is that this man basically plays everything blind because there is very little chance of him being able to see his whole fret board with the mask.
BH has a 20+ minute masterpiece dedicated to his late mother Nancy York Carroll. Its called Hold Me Forever and it rivals anything the classic composers of old ever created.
This pike is my favorite. I hope and wish he plays some of it live one day.
@@HAPPYCHIEF1 u should hear pike 561 for me its one of the best
Pike 65+ Hold Me Forever
More than 25 mins
Had the pleasure of seeing him in concert in an extremely small venue. I've seen tons of giant names live, but Bucket will probably always remain my favorite. Jinjer a close 2nd. Thanks for the upload!
I feel like Hendrix would have the same reaction to seeing Buckethead as Clapton had seeing Hendrix the first time (or the same look on his face as the guy on the left with the Be Kind shirt on lol). Amazing, just amazing. I've been playing over 20 years and I can only play Bucketheads "easy songs"...
This song always makes me get emotional! Seen Buckethead 6 or 7 times live and he never disappoints!
Buckethead is a unique, insanely talented player. You don’t really have to soak your finger lol we guitarists develop callouses on our fingertips that make playing a lot less painful. Building those callouses is the painful part, hours upon hours of non stop playing to where your fingers feel like they’re gonna bleed. Takes maybe a week of decent playing time to develop. His right hand is just amazing, his picking technique is flawless, he only moves his wrist and fingers, never his forearm.
I like to use hand sanitizer before I play because it dries out my hands and makes it easier to get around the fretboard. I cannot stand having what I like to call 'sticky fingers.'
@@jonlate4581 Oddly enough, the FDA just announced they found a cancer causing agent in hand sanitizer. I get sweaty hands when playing, but I used to use string glide which helped moving around the fretboard.
@@clonexx my hands also get really sweaty while playing so hand sanitizer is not an option for me
@@clonexx It is all mostly marketing "wank" so people don't go too crazy like they did with toilet paper and most of other things. I assume you are referring to "their" Benzine scare tactic; look, there is toxic stuff out there, but the scare control tactics are... overboard.
I am clearly with the guy on the right. Exactly my reaction when I first heard "Soothsayer". Happiness, disbelief, width, emotional, amazing song.
I saw Buckethead in a small venue (Higher Ground) in Burlington Vermont... got to watch this man perform up close... he is incredible... and he didn't say a word the whole time he was there... btw, Soothsayer is my favorite of his work
I hope for the day I can see bucket live again. I’m glad Brian Carroll is taking care of himself but nothing is more magical than seeing this genius live.
These men just listened to one of the greatest guitarists of their generation. I hope it widened their musical horizons to things they never thought they would like.
Awesome guitarist. I sat and listened to his discography all at once before. Crazy awesome!
That's a lot of music... Buckethead has more albums than most people have unique thoughts in general
@@neilpatrickhairless Most definitely, I think it took me a week and a half.
I used to sometimes see Brian Carroll in random music stores in Berkeley and Oakland back in the day before hardly anyone knew who he was. You should also check out one of his super emotional pieces like _I Love My Parents._
And I keep trying to get you to check out Hiatus Kaiyote and Stimpy Lockjaw. Both very unique styles and incredible musicianship.
Did you see his face?
@@GorillaCrusader64 stop lol
Was lucky to take my son to see him live at the Lincoln Theater in Raleigh, NC. That being said, he wasn't the weird one. That went to the warm-up performer "That 1 Guy". That's not a diss, the "guy" was one of a kind. Played this crazy instrument he developed himself. Recommend you check him out on TH-cam.
His name is Mike Silverman. Seen him many times. He is one of a kind and very talented
"Speechless".... Welcome to the world of the Bucket...We all had the same reaction the first time...much love to ya.
It's a beuatiful thing to watch and listen to a musician with such a great grasp over their instrument. I really like this composition of his as well. It's both emotional and technically dazzling.
My favorite song. Can't get enough of it. Listen to Mel's cover, and read her intro comment. You'll be glad you did!!
So happy to see you getting back to Buckethead. More!
This bucket head is , well , in all my 50 years of rockin i have never seen a guitar sing like that it actually touches the soul or the spirit . soothsayer is epic , his fingers like a crab dancing along the strings , great hair , shows no emotion ever , and a cool hat , wow !
Love it! You must do Jordan at Culture Club next! Hope to see him live some day. He hasn't toured in years.
No words, not a pause, just respect.
God bless.
You have to watch his live show! He’s so amazing to watch. He’s great with the Nun chucks and hands out gifts to his audience. These never been anyone like him IMO. A good hearted and humble guy who just wants to play and entertain.
This needed to happen... And it did. Thank y'all so much for this!
Love this song and one of my other favorites is Praxis Scream by Buckethead
Enjoyed watching this reaction and appreciation of The Bucket. Greatness. Seen the Master twice, the vibe that flows out of him is something to experience live. Soothsayer hits you in the chest.
Awesome to see you get into Buckethead, he is probably my second favorite artist of all time (after Jerry Garcia.) Fabulous talent with an enormous and varied catalog.
The year 2000 I worked truss spot for Rod Stewart at the Rio Hotel when we finished there some of us slid in the back door (professional courtesy) to The HOB and waited till four AM for Axl Rose to bring out the second version of G&R and Buckethead was with him. I've been a fan ever since, well worth the wait!!!
One of his many, many great songs. It's even better when it's live, and this is one of the best performances of this one.
I'm glad you came back to the Big B!!! Wish you would do more. Jordan live @ the Culture Club is one that he goes off on showcasing his talent!!!
Its just hilarious watching their expressions
If you could build the perfect physical specimen for playing the guitar, you'd get Brian "Buckethead" Carroll.
His fingers are like 7 feet long lol meanwhile I’m over here with sausage fingers flopping all over the fretboard.
And he still plays an oversized Baritone guitar !
my good that transition from that funky appegiation into the smooth crooning solo wail is just...UGH UGHHH
please tell me youve heard Night of the Slunk or Nottingham Lace.....do yourselves a favoorrr gents.
This is my first time watching you guys and I know it's a old video but I subscribed and liked because you guys in your reaction and words captilize on what I felt the first time I discovered him. Thank you. Such a great video. Hope to see more Buckethead.
DUDE LISTEN TO "HOLD ME FOREVER"! I think its his greatest work and the fact that he dedicated it to his mom makes it even better
As great as it is to watch Buckethead perform live, you really need to listen to the original studio version of this song. I'd honestly say it's the greatest rock instrumental I've ever heard. Pure perfection. Incidentally, he always changes up the way he plays this track each time he performs it live.
I love you guys. Thank you for reacting to my Fav guitarist.
I love your videos, you can literally feel your emotions on each one of these. great work fella's.
I love Buckethead and watching you guys react was AWESOME!
I can totally relate.
Buckethead's playing can truly leave you speechless and breathless.
Thanks for doing this!
I mean, we got the rarest of the rare right here: Multiple Triple-Bro Stank Faces! 🙂 Love y'all!
Jamel, you are exactly right about watching his hands! So far, I've seen him 22 times. He is fascinating.
Buckethead is an icon and this is easily my favorite song he’s done
This is a deeeeep version of Soothsayer for a first walk into Buckethead.
Great video, and it's nice to see such a positive vibe! This is what life used to be like.
Great vid guys! I don't know about the bucket on the head but I do think that mask is awesome for his persona. Makes him seem eerie.
Bucket heads is a club from the round house bar at put in bay on middle bass Island in Lake Erie they would sell 5 long neck beers in a red bucket of ice and the thing was for the bands to see who they could get drunk enough to put the 🪣 buckets on as a hat and you would be an official member of the bucket heads
I love watching you guys. ♥
Best Guitarist on Planet Earth! Thanks for this reaction, now you know how Buckethead fans feel. HE has so much music its really mind boggling!
Thank you for showing me this song
I love you guys, your reactions as real as they come!!
Jamel aka you are amazing reaction saludos from mexico
You have to check out "The Ballad of Buckethead," it features Les Claypool singing the fabled backstory of the enigmatic guitarist.
this video is making me smile, thanks!
Awesome selection!
Buckethead rules. You should let them experience Pneuma drum cam vid of Mr. Carey.
He's been around awhile, and he's worked with a LOT of other musicians, but most of the music he's done is solo. Some notable artists he's worked with: Bootsy Collins, Les Claypool (Primus), Guns 'n' Roses, even Viggo Mortensen (Lord of the Rings, Aragorn), and he could have played with Ozzy Osbourne, but he wouldn't take the bucket off, so Ozzy wouldn't have it. Bucketman is a true wizard on the axe.
Buckethead is the man, fire in them fingers. Brah on the right is loving it.
Buckethead is something else.Hey !Kentucky girl here so gotta go with my people Kentucky Fried baby!!😀
If there are no lyrics and a guitarist can keep me intrigued then they are a absolute god
Every great guitarist always had the guitar singing for them like Jimi Hendrix
love you fellows..bless
Wow you guys made my day I listen to only bucket head sense I discovered him well I will listen to others sometimes but he is a genius he has over im thinking over 400 albums and I keep finding treasures. Really loved seeing you guys reaction so glad you got to listen to BH listen to ( look up there ) beautiful music thank you guys PEACE...
Just chills!!!!!!
How he makes the guitar reverb like that is so cool. I’ve never heard that before.
The magics in the effects pedals BUT pedals also reduce margin for error, his a amazing and clean player.
it's really easy to fuck up when you using pedals
Got to see Bucket two years ago and play the kill switch on his guitar. 🔴
Was epic!!!!! Highly recommend you go see him if you can.
His desire for anonymity and the guitar playing reminds me of TheDooo.
Have I got a group and a song for you! The Bass Gang singing "The Emperor's New Clothes" from Panic! at the disco in A Capella. It is just so good 4 bass singers just absolutely killing it.
Saw Buckehead with GNR in Vegas. Amazing show. Slash is good, Buckehead is better.
A league of his own, a band would only take away from this talent.
Another totally hypnotic guitarist (and AMAZING singer/songwriter as well) is Richard Thompson! He can spin a Celtic-influenced solo out for 8-10 minutes! You MUST check him out! The electric heroics are more pronounced with The Richard Thompson Band live stuff. You really owe yourself this one!
we used to call this goofy guy at work, buckethead as a joke and I googled it and this guy showed up. i played the video and i was amazed
Wow! Thank y’all for showing me this. No wonder my son is such a fan of buckethead. I never listened to it before and it was amazing ☮️🌺😎
Out of all the reaction channel I figured you'd be the one to do Buckethead.
👏👏👏👏
Brian Carroll is probably one of the top 10 of all time, from the US. He has been on the scene forever.
les paul alpine what a sound,buckethead is phenomenal genius, u should listen the other side of the dark by him.
He IS the G O A T !
I saw him with Les Claypool and the Bucket of Bernie Brains. He had laser beems in his eyes in the mask that time. Was amazing. Guitar World magazines has listed his the second fastest shredder a few times. What’s crazy is Bucket head has 329 Albums! Yes, 329!
Beautiful just awesome 😎👍
Buckethead melts your face off!
Idk who you guys are, but your ‘vibe’ alone made me subscribe lol.
WHAT YOU FINALLY DID IT I BEEN REQUESTING THIS FOR A LONG TIME
lOVE YOU GUYS!!!
The song Hollowed Out.
Nice one, brothers! I saw Buckethead live in Charlotte, NC, he was great.
I'd like to see y'all check out either David Lindley or Adrian Belew.
Check out Colonel Claypool’s Bucket of Bernie Brains…it’s Les Claypool from Primus with Buckethead on guitar…the late Bernie Worrell on keys (Talking Heads) and Brains from Primus on drums…amazing!!!
That is definitely up there with the boss dog what what can we say very very nice
"Guitar solo you to death." The best...
I hate to say it but I didn't watch this to see your reactions. I was like oh soothsayer, let me watch the master blast it out. Even though I have seen that performance umpteen times it dont get old.
I did like your reaction though as you were speechless. Also your take on his mask was insightful, his apperance is all about the music, not some one staring into the camera saying look at me.
Nice vid!!
I love this song….
love the bucket
Bob Ross of the guitar for sure