Having followed him since 1968 I've come the conclusion that you have to pay attention and that's not something that attracts a large fan base. But those who do pay attention are devoted. I'd add that his lyrics are unselfconsciously literary, e.g. Cooksferry Queen has the line "pre-Raphaelite curls in her hair". He used to do Q&As on his website (I dont know if theyre still available) and hes extremely candid (and modest) so you see how much thought goes into everything he does.
I saw him back in the mid-80s at the Town Pump in Vancouver, B.C. It's a smallish show bar with a typical low to the floor stage and I stood right in front of him the entire show just so I could watch his left hand during the guitar solos. I came away from that show dumbfounded and it is at the top of my "best live concerts" list. Since then, I always describe his solos as abstract sound paintings.
Im a good friend of messer schenker ... and he an richard did a dvd years ago . micheal learnt loads from him an respected him .. allway spoke high of him...
I listen to this and its OK. Probably a lot better than OK, Maybe even brilliant. I saw it live at the time. It was bloody magnificent., sheer genius, awesome, astonishing. . The guy does not operate in this universe. You are just watching a flicker. Go watch him in his universe
With true homage to Link Wray and Duane Eddy, RT pushes it all over the edge and lets it burn! So amazing, ballsy and REAL. God the things we can do if only we have the focus...
I have a theory. RT isn't hugely famous because his recordings do not come close to showing his full talent. Like Los Lobos and some other bands, you must see him to be blown away. I would not understand anyone who sees RT live and does not come away a fan for life. And he's getting better and better. Check out the version of SOTL on the "Live in Austin" DVD: simply stunning genius. Sometimes I think that RT is not huge because he likes it that way.
He's got to be. You could drop RT right into the magical trio of 80s Tom Waits records. I assume you've listened to the first French, Frith, Kaiser and Thompson record. ❤ x 999999
Does anyone know about the Deluxe Edition of Shoot Out the Lights? 2 cd 's,40 page booklet..The second cd is unreleased live tracks from that tour..I just ordered mine from RHINO..
while richard thomopson and david hidalgo (of los lobos) arent exactly secrets a lot of their stuff doesnt work for massive popular consumption.....which is fine with me.....
the Dude, is, perhaps, the most underrated guitarist. Monster.
not in my book...adore him!
@@10inchrecord it was not my comment...i think he is highly revered!
Only 48 comments ... just the state of music these days
RT is simply the best...plus his songwriting!
I never have understood why Richard hasn't more fans. He is a guitar & song genius!
Having followed him since 1968 I've come the conclusion that you have to pay attention and that's not something that attracts a large fan base. But those who do pay attention are devoted. I'd add that his lyrics are unselfconsciously literary, e.g. Cooksferry Queen has the line "pre-Raphaelite curls in her hair". He used to do Q&As on his website (I dont know if theyre still available) and hes extremely candid (and modest) so you see how much thought goes into everything he does.
and no mention of the absolutely nutty solos he plays here?!?! brilliant stuff
seriously
Never heard anything like this since I came across it in the 80s…like, decades ago…musta been on BBC, no internet back then.
I saw him back in the mid-80s at the Town Pump in Vancouver, B.C. It's a smallish show bar with a typical low to the floor stage and I stood right in front of him the entire show just so I could watch his left hand during the guitar solos. I came away from that show dumbfounded and it is at the top of my "best live concerts" list. Since then, I always describe his solos as abstract sound paintings.
and he does this every single show...have seen him dozens of times and always leave absolutely gobsmacked
He gets sounds out of the guitar that surprise the guitar.
Best line I've heard about R/T.
A real learning experience for his pick as well.
His solos are next level genius. Geez!
Never know what he is going to play next in his solos. That's why he is so good. Sorry...brilliant!
The guitar work on this performance is next level next level. Never heard anything to match its next-levelness.
Im a good friend of messer schenker ... and he an richard did a dvd years ago . micheal learnt loads from him an respected him .. allway spoke high of him...
I used to have this on VHS. I'd almost forgotten how insanely good it is!
I’ve got it on VHS too - no player to play it on : ) But things have moved on. : )
I listen to this and its OK. Probably a lot better than OK, Maybe even brilliant. I saw it live at the time. It was bloody magnificent., sheer genius, awesome, astonishing. . The guy does not operate in this universe. You are just watching a flicker. Go watch him in his universe
With true homage to Link Wray and Duane Eddy, RT pushes it all over the edge and lets it burn! So amazing, ballsy and REAL. God the things we can do if only we have the focus...
I was introduced to his music on Elvis Costello's spectacle program been hooked ever since
Brilliant song - cracking guitar work and lyrics. RT is a very unsung singer/songwriter who deserves way more credit than he currently gets
I have this on VHS.This needs to be on dvd--soon!!
This guy is unique, kinda like Bill Callahan in his artistic ways, ending up sounding experimental without trying to. His mind is an abstract universe
this never fails to bring enlightenment
got key signatures shaking in their boots.
There is a memory of a time long gone bye magic thanks foe reminding me
I have a theory. RT isn't hugely famous because his recordings do not come close to showing his full talent. Like Los Lobos and some other bands, you must see him to be blown away. I would not understand anyone who sees RT live and does not come away a fan for life.
And he's getting better and better. Check out the version of SOTL on the "Live in Austin" DVD: simply stunning genius.
Sometimes I think that RT is not huge because he likes it that way.
Brilliant outside playing. I wonder if Marc Ribot is a fan
He's got to be.
You could drop RT right into the magical trio of 80s Tom Waits records.
I assume you've listened to the first French, Frith, Kaiser and Thompson record. ❤ x 999999
@@RaymondPeckIII I haven't! Thanks
@godhelpme2009 Los Lobos also played at Richard's second wedding..
Richard is not of this world. Meaning if you read this as a world that you can make money of, primarerly. His music is of organic humanity. Of us.
Magic......
@mrgb46 Even though there are 11 tracks on the live second disc,there's a 12th track which is a live version of PRICE OF LOVE...excellent version!
@bathsheba56 Buy the deluxe edition of SHOOT OUT THE LIGHTS with a second disc of unreleased live recordings taken from the Tour From Hell in 82...
@broadpath
spot on
2:45
I agree
Check out RT's cover of Britney Spear's "Oops I Did It Again". Why didn't I think of that?
@cosmicrider287 i feel it lolthanks my man
Bwaaavrrrrruuummmmahhhh ! It's .
RT
Does anyone know about the Deluxe Edition of Shoot Out the Lights? 2 cd 's,40 page booklet..The second cd is unreleased live tracks from that tour..I just ordered mine from RHINO..
What Clinical Depression's Sound Track sounds like.
The Battle Hymn of Clinical Depression.
Hello furriends
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Richard certainly has a unique guitar tone, I guess the way he sets his neck pickup is indicative of that (although I hardly see him use it).
while richard thomopson and david hidalgo (of los lobos) arent exactly secrets a lot of their stuff doesnt work for massive popular consumption.....which is fine with me.....