My heart breaks a little every time i hear his music. Even 30 some odd years later, here i am, an old banged up grizzled blacksmith, with tears running down my cheeks. Listening to you play. You set my soul a fire brother. Thank you so much for making my life all the more deeper and richer. You are loved and missed brother.
Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way to Heaven. We've all sinned and deserve Hell. Sins like lying, lusting, etc. Repent and trust only in Jesus, and you will be saved! You can be saved because he took the punishment for our sins on himself when he died on the cross, just like someone can pay your speeding fine in court, and you get off free. Romans 3:23 John 3:16😊❤
As a schoolmate of Michael at the Peabody Conservatory in the late 70's, beyond his innovations in music, I can honestly tell you, he was a most gentle soul to grace the Earth.
I was the junior member at an alternative radio station that brought Michael to town. As the Jr member, it was my place to stay at the venue after set up and sound check. Michael was opening for shadowfax and was late. I was the only one in the theater when he showed. It was an honor to hang out with him for a couple of hours before the show. He had a white river guitar that he played while we waited. Magical.
As a novice I don't have a tiny shred of the Talent Michael Hedges possessed. Hearing him play for the first time was an eye opening, jaw dropping, life changing moment. I wish i had seen him in concert. Video recordings are not the same as actually being there. I am left heartbroken over what I and the rest of the world are missing because of his passing. There absolutely was nobody even remotely like him. Truly gone way too soon.
Not under appreciated. Just not played enough. Now that we have lost Michael I truly believe it is up to us to share his music with others even more than when he was alive. Thank you for sharing your heart and vibration with us brother Michael. Play some for the BIG guy, cuz a happy God is a smiling God. Peace,Love,Happiness D
I'm sorry to say it like this, but there are so many 'single most underappreciated talents of all time' that it's just waste of breath and/or pixels to write stuff like that. No? I know you meant it in a positive way, and so do I. If we like something just share it and tell other people about it and do our share to promote it and stop feeling like it's a crime or unjust that people like this have no fame- fame or large-scale appreciation is not the reason people like that play music.
Picked up the record that this song is on and I have never been moved by solo guitarist until I came across Michael Hedges. The way he played was so precise yet natural and elegant. And what's even better is that he's from Oklahoma the land of nothing and where Im from... so sad I never heard his name growing up in Oklahoma it's a shame.
I was at this exact show -- 16-years old, also my first time hearing Michael at all -- we were there primarily to see Shadowfax as we hadn't listened to William Ackerman or Micheal Hedges yet. This was an incredible show in a beautiful environment -- mid-summer and cool; no humidity -- unusual in DC). I've interviewed Michael in-person and saw him live many times. I'm a pianist/singer/composer and this changed my life. Thanks for posting this.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful story. Shadowfax was also my way 'in' into the Windham Hill world... Shortly followed by indeed the late, one-of-a kind master/pioneer Michael Hedges and others.
Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way to Heaven. We've all sinned and deserve Hell. Sins like lying, lusting, etc. Repent and trust only in Jesus, and you will be saved! You can be saved because he took the punishment for our sins on himself when he died on the cross, just like someone can pay your speeding fine in court, and you get off free. Romans 3:23 John 3:16😊❤
I got to see Michael Hedges during his release of his Ariel Boundaries album.He did his first and second album at the time. A dear friend of mine knew him and said i should see him in concert if I ever get the chance you will not be disappointed. The stars were aligned that night that I saw him.You could hear a pin drop at times when he would do his most incredible material..it was truly unbelievable ..if you close your eyes you would swear that there was more than one person on stage playing the guitar.May he rest In peace Michael Hedges. Gone but not forgotten.
I saw this guy two times in concert after being captured by the beautiful score “Eleven Small Roaches” which is still one of my favorites still in 2024. RIP GUITAR hero.
What an exquisite piece and such beautiful artistry in the hands of this man. He appears so witty and humble…the great ones always are. Thank you for your music. I’m sorry you left this world much too early.
The way he keeps that rythmn going on the guitar, while hitting those harmonics and playing that bass line all at the same time is truly mind boggling.
I was lucky enough to see him live about a dozen times, and got to introduce this amazing talent to a few of my fellow guitarists, with every one left jaw dropped. 3 shows stand out in my memory, first with Leo Kottke at Carnegie Hall, 2nd at the Bottom Line, both in Manhattan back in the 1980's. 3rd was a Halloween concert in Atlanta back in the 1990's. I actually found the Bottom Line show here on utub, only originally broadcast in Japan. Just a freaking amazing talent...... he is missed......
I was about 18 or 19 when this came out. I remember listening to this album and "Live on the Double Planet" on my cassette player, just continually flipping it over on repeat. So amazing.
I saw Micheal perform this live! Live through a PA with an appreciative crowd and him delighting in his music was superb! I'd love to be able to see him again!! You just can't capture an atmosphere like that on TV or TH-cam!
This is as far as you can take ANYTHING acoustic...no special effects, just pure brilliant playing...God bless Michael Hedges forever. Gone too soon...❤️
I saw him live, twice, at the Palmyra Arts Festival in Pennsylvania. He played at the high school two years running - we figured he made a mistake the first time around, so we were really surprised he came back the following year and wowed us again. Dude was totally about sharing the music, and played every bit as intensely for us as for a crowd of thousands. I guess that tells us why the music was so good - the musician was a rare character indeed :)
God, do I miss Michael! I saw him in Scottsdale, AZ. within a week or two of this concert (same jokes and outfit -- bless his beautiful soul). Now, 35 years later, he remains one of my favorite humans. In that respect, I suppose he is still alive,
I was so sad whenI heard he had passed away. I was blessed to see him preform 3 times. I felt a spirituality, like a connection that is hard to describe. Hearing him play and his humor and performance art I felt an energy he brought to the space, for lack of a better word it was divine. I felt he could bring spirit elements down. I'm glad he was here. He is loving, humorous and an amazing musician. He was loved by so many and so missed.
I had the privilege of seeing Michael Hedges in concert at the OKC Zoo Ampitheatre, with Crosby, Stills & Nash. Michael Hedges' career had just left the launching pad at the time. David Crosby introduced him as the most amazing guitar player he had ever seen, a sentiment that Stephen Stills and Graham Nash agreed with without question.
Michael's genius was not only in the creation of such amazing melodies, but also in his clarity of thought that led to him basing the harmonic structure of his songs on specific tunings that actually made the fingerwork the easiest part of his songs.
Not to be contrary, but you've got it backwards. Michael was a classically trained composer and developed tunings to accommodate motifs within a clearly defined tessitura.
Michael Hedges remains one of my all-time favorite artists. I became a fan of his about 1983, and was so impressed with his acoustic guitar work and was so curious about his "Aerial Boundaries" song because I thought it was an overdub track, but was so surprised that on the liner notes of the vinyl sleeve it stated that all tracks were "recorded live with no overdubs". I was so curious about how he achieved this complexity and it was not until I saw a video of him playing that I realized he used a variety of techniques, from finger picking to two handed tap to using a pick and hammer on techniques. You can see a lot of that here.
I began listening to him when I was 18. Many years ago. He will always be at the top of my list. I don’t think anyone can compare to his creativity and talent. I was devastated when he left this planet. I can only imagine the music he would be producing today.
I love how Hedges looks into the soundhole and reads the info out to his audience...he was one helluva nice guy, an incredible, amazing guitarist and is so sorely missed by his many fans around the world. To say virtuoso would be an understatement...
Guitar wizardry, and music magic. Michael Hedges made us feel free to explore the landscapes in our hearts. Because their there. Mountains of the soul.
I didnt remember how he died just new it was a car wreck only to find out he visited my homeland on long island NY to see his girlfriend only to go home & die tragically driving in the rain. He was such a beautiful being & a wholesome soul. Genuine & sincere is how i will remember him. Can only thank him for sharing himself with us
Since I had seen him perform..what can I say..his Vibes were so UNIQUE! The best ever! He was about 3-4 years younger than myself and I am also an acoustic guitarist..been playing😪💚💛🧡 since 13 years old..Just bought me a beautiful Fender! AHHHH! I miss him so much!
The first time I saw Michael was in a tiny Orlando club. I saw him four more times, the last being in the same club 10 years later. The first time he was wearing this same outfit. Some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard.
Damn it’s rare for a song to be so beautiful it triggers memories wow Rest in Peace my friend just showed me Michael Hedges’ music and my god what a legend. I’ve never heard this song before how did this evoke this kind of emotion from me??
My uncle Carlos Molinar turned me onto Michael back when this video was available. I couldn't believe it. Imagine being a punk rock kid in High School listening to Hedges...Funky Avocado....Now I'm paying his music to my baby.
"Because It's There". Though I never knew him, that sounds like something Michael would say if someone asked him, "How do you coax these otherworldly sounds from anything you touch?" RIP Michael Hedges and thank you for making the world a bit brighter.🙏🏾
When i was much younger i knew about him,and overlooked his talent on the harp guitar. Now hes gone and im sad i was so narrow minded. His music is so wonderful and mind peaceful.
This man changed music. And no one knew about him. My buddy shows me him almost 20 yrs ago. He had this concert on vhs.. it's too bad him and Jaco couldn't have gotten together for an album
I had a really cool uncle who I only got to see a few times, never really spent any time with. But on one occasion we went to his house for a gathering, and he was playing the Windham Hill Sampler from 1982. I asked him what it was and he showed it to me; I tried to get a visual picture of it, reading the back of the CD (CD's were new then) So I go to the record store to buy "Windham Hill", and Michael Hedges was the only name I could remember. Aerial Boundaries was the first CD I ever bought. In 1992 or 93, Michael Hedges played live in Chapel Hill, NC, and I got a chance to go. I still remember him walking out on stage with a stick of incense burning, stuck between the strings, and he was hunched over, doing a clever knees-bent walk that reminded me of the M.C. Escher print "The Encounter" When I heard that he had died, and that it was in a car crash, all I could think of was Harry Chapin. All these wars we engage in to "save lives" yet we still lose the most brilliant people to simple things we give no thought to, like car accidents. I always have this same set of thoughts any time I hear Michael Hedges now.
He played on a plane much higher than us mere mortals. I saw him in Knoxville, TN and my jaw dropped and stayed that way the whole show! So sad he's gone.
First time I saw him was in 1984 right after Aerial Boundaries came out. He was the first of three acts. He played four songs and tore everybody's face off!!
Not really, theorbo players have played like this since forever and its awesome. They are coming into fashion again because of youtube guitarists and its double awesome that we might hear more of this kind of instrument.
Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way to Heaven. We've all sinned and deserve Hell. Sins like lying, lusting, etc. Repent and trust only in Jesus, and you will be saved! You can be saved because he took the punishment for our sins on himself when he died on the cross, just like someone can pay your speeding fine in court, and you get off free. Romans 3:23 John 3:16😊❤❤
I can't tell you how many times I finish listening to a MH tune and just put my head in my hands and despair that he's gone. And, marvel at what he just showed me. Hint: It's pretty much every time.
I love what this man does with his acoustic guitar. And what a guitar! He communicates a lot of emotion through it. Gosh, I wish I could play like Michael.
I have this on VHS...Shadowfax & Leo Kotke were also on it, but it was called "An Evening with Windham Hill". This is my fav performance on here of this song. Love it!
Remember seeing Michael play on April 20, 1988 in Sacramento with Leo Kotte. He was amazing and so talented. Of course I bought his tape of Aerial Boundaries. I checked him out on youtube last night because I met a talented harp guitarist from Sedona, AZ, Patrick Ki and it reminded me of Michael. Of course, he knew of him.
Im a nylon string player but there's something very nice about the sound of the steel string played fingerstyle. It's refreshing to see a musician like Hedges develop his own "thing" and take it to the limit.
Michael, bless his soul. A human being who so gifted us with his beautiful and timeless compositions, and even his interpretations of other work (i.e. ‘Come Together’, ‘Pinball Wizard’, ‘Love Bizarre’). So glad I got the honor to introduce him to the stage for a show he did twenty-some-odd years ago in ABQ, NM. He explosively began with ‘Pinball Wizard.’ It was amazing of course!
How many people on this earth would even begin to know what to do with that? I am very impressed with this man's music. The really weird part, I'm 74, and only just now, this instant, am discovering this man. I just happen upon a link to a concert he did at Red Rocks. I've feel as tho I have been cheated somehow. This is a pure example of proof, that I have been operating for all these years at such a low consciousness level. I guess now, maybe, things in that department must be improving. - - - - _ _ _ _ _ F I N A L L Y ! y'all have a beautiful day.
Saw him in concert in 87' it was mind blowing. I've never seen anything like it and I'm quite sure I never will. If there is a next place, I'm sure he's there because his talent was truly divine.
My Guitar teacher lend me a VHS tape which included a presentation by Michael Hedges and another one by King Crimson, this was back in 1997, i never knew Hedges name, so after more than 20 years i started searching for "Hippie looking dude with crazy guitar" and after a few failed searches i stumbled into this videos! and is him! This guy is the coolest!
I was working in my weaving shop when I heard Bensusan on my local public radio station.... rushed out to pick up Aerial Boundaries and have been amazed ever since. I play guitar but never will attain this level of "wow" but that doesn't stop me from reaching.. Michael Hedges was and continues to be an inspiration, and it is evident that no matter his level of accomplishment ...he loved playing. RIP Michael!
Fellow axe-slingers - IF I EVER complain again about having to either tune or restring a 6 or 12-string guitar, please slap me! Constantly tuning and re-stringing that harp guitar must have been an absolute ordeal. Michael had a beautifully organic approach to the guitar. He truly understood that its potential is virtually unlimited in the soundscapes one can explore. In his heart, I believe he thought of himself as a musician first, and as a guitar player second. Pure genius!
Only got to see him once but it was remarkable. One of the things that I think gets lost in Michael Hedges discussions is that not only was his music technically challenging but it was also beautiful. He was an excellent composer who had good instincts and a high emotional IQ and it came through in his music. So many musicians-especially guitar players- get caught up in the technical aspects and forget about the most important thing which is making good music. Hedges made good music and I miss him.
I had the about privilege of meeting Michael when he played a club i was working at. I was a fan after hearing 'aerial boundaries '. The technique he used was so ingenious- the was he slapped and tap the neck and guitar body, conjuring beautiful harmonics that just rang out. When I talked to him very briefly, so unpretentious and down to earth. Sadly, it was a week later I heard he passed in a car accident. It was one of the last few shows(from what I understood) when I met him. Truly a huge talent and unique individual.
Still so beautiful it makes me want to cry no matter how many times i hear it.Such an amazing artist that went too young, but his music will live on forever.
I've been a HUGE fan ever since I first heard him..his music is timeless and touches the soul. saw him open for Leo Kottke in Seattle years ago...you could hear a pin drop..God bless and rip
My heart breaks a little every time i hear his music. Even 30 some odd years later, here i am, an old banged up grizzled blacksmith, with tears running down my cheeks. Listening to you play. You set my soul a fire brother. Thank you so much for making my life all the more deeper and richer. You are loved and missed brother.
I felt that
Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way to Heaven. We've all sinned and deserve Hell. Sins like lying, lusting, etc. Repent and trust only in Jesus, and you will be saved! You can be saved because he took the punishment for our sins on himself when he died on the cross, just like someone can pay your speeding fine in court, and you get off free.
Romans 3:23
John 3:16😊❤
Feel the same way Red dog, old banged up river guide, carpenter, and Rv tech here in wild far out west Tx.
As a schoolmate of Michael at the Peabody Conservatory in the late 70's, beyond his innovations in music, I can honestly tell you, he was a most gentle soul to grace the Earth.
Thank you for that info.
Since first hearing his music I admire his ability,
Sorely missed RIP
I completely believe you!
Met him at Peabody also
He was am amazing soul gentle loving and a musical genius
It comes through!
That's So Coooool!!!! He seemed like a kick back man!!!
I was the junior member at an alternative radio station that brought Michael to town. As the Jr member, it was my place to stay at the venue after set up and sound check. Michael was opening for shadowfax and was late. I was the only one in the theater when he showed. It was an honor to hang out with him for a couple of hours before the show. He had a white river guitar that he played while we waited. Magical.
As a novice I don't have a tiny shred of the Talent Michael Hedges possessed. Hearing him play for the first time was an eye opening, jaw dropping, life changing moment. I wish i had seen him in concert. Video recordings are not the same as actually being there.
I am left heartbroken over what I and the rest of the world are missing because of his passing.
There absolutely was nobody even remotely like him.
Truly gone way too soon.
Beyond human capabilities! just the single most under-appreciated talent of all-time
all I read are comments like this.... he's not under-appreciated or underrated, theres people who knew him and people who didn't.
Not under appreciated. Just not played enough. Now that we have lost Michael I truly believe it is up to us to share his music with others even more than when he was alive. Thank you for sharing your heart and vibration with us brother Michael. Play some for the BIG guy, cuz a happy God is a smiling God. Peace,Love,Happiness D
I agree...
I'm sorry to say it like this, but there are so many 'single most underappreciated talents of all time' that it's just waste of breath and/or pixels to write stuff like that. No? I know you meant it in a positive way, and so do I. If we like something just share it and tell other people about it and do our share to promote it and stop feeling like it's a crime or unjust that people like this have no fame- fame or large-scale appreciation is not the reason people like that play music.
Picked up the record that this song is on and I have never been moved by solo guitarist until I came across Michael Hedges. The way he played was so precise yet natural and elegant. And what's even better is that he's from Oklahoma the land of nothing and where Im from... so sad I never heard his name growing up in Oklahoma it's a shame.
I’m never tired of being amazed. It’s good because I like it like water and food
This piece has stuck with me for decades. Hedges was one of those rare, true innovators as evidenced by this remarkable piece of music.
Still blows my mind how good Michael was. Still remember the day he passed as one of the saddest days of my life!
I was at this exact show -- 16-years old, also my first time hearing Michael at all -- we were there primarily to see Shadowfax as we hadn't listened to William Ackerman or Micheal Hedges yet. This was an incredible show in a beautiful environment -- mid-summer and cool; no humidity -- unusual in DC). I've interviewed Michael in-person and saw him live many times. I'm a pianist/singer/composer and this changed my life. Thanks for posting this.
Wow. What a show!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful story. Shadowfax was also my way 'in' into the Windham Hill world... Shortly followed by indeed the late, one-of-a kind master/pioneer Michael Hedges and others.
Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way to Heaven. We've all sinned and deserve Hell. Sins like lying, lusting, etc. Repent and trust only in Jesus, and you will be saved! You can be saved because he took the punishment for our sins on himself when he died on the cross, just like someone can pay your speeding fine in court, and you get off free.
Romans 3:23
John 3:16😊❤
A gift to us all.
A shooting star that was vanquished from our hearts all too soon.
Listening to you is like an amazing adventure.
Crazy good. Always a favorite. I hope it lives on with younger folks transitioning to understanding what is brilliant...
I got to see Michael Hedges during his release of his Ariel Boundaries album.He did his first and second album at the time. A dear friend of mine knew him and said i should see him in concert if I ever get the chance you will not be disappointed. The stars were aligned that night that I saw him.You could hear a pin drop at times when he would do his most incredible material..it was truly unbelievable ..if you close your eyes you would swear that there was more than one person on stage playing the guitar.May he rest In peace Michael Hedges. Gone but not forgotten.
I adore Joni Mitchell, a true gift. I have never heard this. A revelation! Thank you. IT is certainly in the same school as her and Pat Metheny
I saw this guy two times in concert after being captured by the beautiful score “Eleven Small Roaches” which is still one of my favorites still in 2024. RIP GUITAR hero.
just discovered him today. Absolutely amazing.
What an exquisite piece and such beautiful artistry in the hands of this man. He appears so witty and humble…the great ones always are. Thank you for your music. I’m sorry you left this world much too early.
Your wee lassie is most definitely proud of the privilege of having such a father! Bless your heart Mike.❤
The way he keeps that rythmn going on the guitar, while hitting those harmonics and playing that bass line all at the same time is truly mind boggling.
It's called counterpoint, lots of people do it.
I was lucky enough to see him live about a dozen times, and got to introduce this amazing talent to a few of my fellow guitarists, with every one left jaw dropped. 3 shows stand out in my memory, first with Leo Kottke at Carnegie Hall, 2nd at the Bottom Line, both in Manhattan back in the 1980's. 3rd was a Halloween concert in Atlanta back in the 1990's. I actually found the Bottom Line show here on utub, only originally broadcast in Japan. Just a freaking amazing talent...... he is missed......
I was about 18 or 19 when this came out. I remember listening to this album and "Live on the Double Planet" on my cassette player, just continually flipping it over on repeat. So amazing.
I'm sorry I discovered Michael Hedges so many years after his death. I had no idea he was such a monster talent
I saw Micheal perform this live! Live through a PA with an appreciative crowd and him delighting in his music was superb! I'd love to be able to see him again!! You just can't capture an atmosphere like that on TV or TH-cam!
This is as far as you can take ANYTHING acoustic...no special effects, just pure brilliant playing...God bless Michael Hedges forever. Gone too soon...❤️
I saw him live, twice, at the Palmyra Arts Festival in Pennsylvania. He played at the high school two years running - we figured he made a mistake the first time around, so we were really surprised he came back the following year and wowed us again. Dude was totally about sharing the music, and played every bit as intensely for us as for a crowd of thousands. I guess that tells us why the music was so good - the musician was a rare character indeed :)
I fall asleep listening to this sometimes. It takes me to Jupiter and a bunch of other exotic places within my mind. He's missed, he was the best.
When Frank Zappa said the same thing, it brings validity and weight.
A light that Burns twice as Bright burns half as Long & Michael oh you Burn so very very Brightly! RIP
A most kind gesture. He sleeps, awaiting new life and new audiences.
To whomever posted this original vid - thank you! We need to keep everything MH ever did alive.
God, do I miss Michael! I saw him in Scottsdale, AZ. within a week or two of this concert (same jokes and outfit -- bless his beautiful soul). Now, 35 years later, he remains one of my favorite humans. In that respect, I suppose he is still alive,
I was so sad whenI heard he had passed away. I was blessed to see him preform 3 times. I felt a spirituality, like a connection that is hard to describe. Hearing him play and his humor and performance art I felt an energy he brought to the space, for lack of a better word it was divine. I felt he could bring spirit elements down.
I'm glad he was here. He is loving, humorous and an amazing musician. He was loved by so many and so missed.
I had the privilege of seeing Michael Hedges in concert at the OKC Zoo Ampitheatre, with Crosby, Stills & Nash. Michael Hedges' career had just left the launching pad at the time. David Crosby introduced him as the most amazing guitar player he had ever seen, a sentiment that Stephen Stills and Graham Nash agreed with without question.
I was there as well. South Okc here.
Amazing musician and human. Such an inspiration...
Michael's genius was not only in the creation of such amazing melodies, but also in his clarity of thought that led to him basing the harmonic structure of his songs on specific tunings that actually made the fingerwork the easiest part of his songs.
Not to be contrary, but you've got it backwards. Michael was a classically trained composer and developed tunings to accommodate motifs within a clearly defined tessitura.
Michael Hedges remains one of my all-time favorite artists. I became a fan of his about 1983, and was so impressed with his acoustic guitar work and was so curious about his "Aerial Boundaries" song because I thought it was an overdub track, but was so surprised that on the liner notes of the vinyl sleeve it stated that all tracks were "recorded live with no overdubs". I was so curious about how he achieved this complexity and it was not until I saw a video of him playing that I realized he used a variety of techniques, from finger picking to two handed tap to using a pick and hammer on techniques. You can see a lot of that here.
Wow lookin good there no joke I'll listed
yeah man, he was going on an amazing journey with ostanato patterns, not delay
loop effect.
Michael Hedges is the effect!
I began listening to him when I was 18. Many years ago. He will always be at the top of my list. I don’t think anyone can compare to his creativity and talent. I was devastated when he left this planet. I can only imagine the music he would be producing today.
I love how Hedges looks into the soundhole and reads the info out to his audience...he was one helluva nice guy, an incredible, amazing guitarist and is so sorely missed by his many fans around the world. To say virtuoso would be an understatement...
Guitar wizardry, and music magic. Michael Hedges made us feel free to explore the landscapes in our hearts. Because their there. Mountains of the soul.
What a mild channel he allowed himself to be so this beautiful music could pass through him to our dimension. Thank you micheal....🙏
pure joy. He's why I fell in love with music 20 years ago. RIP
I didnt remember how he died just new it was a car wreck only to find out he visited my homeland on long island NY to see his girlfriend only to go home & die tragically driving in the rain. He was such a beautiful being & a wholesome soul. Genuine & sincere is how i will remember him. Can only thank him for sharing himself with us
Since I had seen him perform..what can I say..his Vibes were so UNIQUE! The best ever! He was about 3-4 years younger than myself and I am also an acoustic guitarist..been playing😪💚💛🧡 since 13 years old..Just bought me a beautiful Fender! AHHHH! I miss him so much!
The first time I saw Michael was in a tiny Orlando club. I saw him four more times, the last being in the same club 10 years later. The first time he was wearing this same outfit. Some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard.
Damn it’s rare for a song to be so beautiful it triggers memories wow Rest in Peace my friend just showed me Michael Hedges’ music and my god what a legend. I’ve never heard this song before how did this evoke this kind of emotion from me??
not knowing they were in the presence of greatness, more than likely nervous laughter ...
this version is just immaculate ...
Amazing!!!
The guitar player from another planet!
My uncle Carlos Molinar turned me onto Michael back when this video was available. I couldn't believe it. Imagine being a punk rock kid in High School listening to Hedges...Funky Avocado....Now I'm paying his music to my baby.
What an incredable journey he takes you on in this song.You can feel the energy of motion throughout the entire piece.
Oh yes, this is for me! He got the audience standing. Great man. Awesome performer...
One of a kind, Michael Hedges ❤😢
One of my heros of guitar....How I wish he was still creating music on this Earth.
An inspiration to me for decades. Glad to see the live footage surface.
I saw him once..in Ventura...my life was forever...is forever...changed by Michael Hedges...RIP beautiful soul!!
no one will ever be able to replicate what you see , please understand it is a priceless moment in music. thanks for posting. RIP Mr Hedges.
"Because It's There". Though I never knew him, that sounds like something Michael would say if someone asked him, "How do you coax these otherworldly sounds from anything you touch?" RIP Michael Hedges and thank you for making the world a bit brighter.🙏🏾
A great sense of humour and magic - always in our hearts
When i was much younger i knew about him,and overlooked his talent on the harp guitar. Now hes gone and im sad i was so narrow minded. His music is so wonderful and mind peaceful.
This man changed music. And no one knew about him. My buddy shows me him almost 20 yrs ago. He had this concert on vhs.. it's too bad him and Jaco couldn't have gotten together for an album
I had a really cool uncle who I only got to see a few times, never really spent any time with. But on one occasion we went to his house for a gathering, and he was playing the Windham Hill Sampler from 1982. I asked him what it was and he showed it to me; I tried to get a visual picture of it, reading the back of the CD (CD's were new then)
So I go to the record store to buy "Windham Hill", and Michael Hedges was the only name I could remember. Aerial Boundaries was the first CD I ever bought.
In 1992 or 93, Michael Hedges played live in Chapel Hill, NC, and I got a chance to go. I still remember him walking out on stage with a stick of incense burning, stuck between the strings, and he was hunched over, doing a clever knees-bent walk that reminded me of the M.C. Escher print "The Encounter"
When I heard that he had died, and that it was in a car crash, all I could think of was Harry Chapin.
All these wars we engage in to "save lives"
yet we still lose the most brilliant people to simple things we give no thought to, like car accidents.
I always have this same set of thoughts any time I hear Michael Hedges now.
I met Michael twice in Oklahoma, he was a lovely soul! He played this at the big Music Fest in Bartlesville, OK about 1986....RIP, my friend!
A genius, much lamented. RIP Michael.
Left us too soon. His guitar skills and compositions were from another dimension. Thanks for posting. Really enjoyed this.
Rest In Peace Michael.
You are missed.
He played on a plane much higher than us mere mortals. I saw him in Knoxville, TN and my jaw dropped and stayed that way the whole show! So sad he's gone.
First time I saw him was in 1984 right after Aerial Boundaries came out. He was the first of three acts. He played four songs and tore everybody's face off!!
Imagining the makers of that harp-guitar thinking, ”Dang-so that’s how it’s played! Didn’t know we created such a cool instrument til now.”
Not really, theorbo players have played like this since forever and its awesome. They are coming into fashion again because of youtube guitarists and its double awesome that we might hear more of this kind of instrument.
Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way to Heaven. We've all sinned and deserve Hell. Sins like lying, lusting, etc. Repent and trust only in Jesus, and you will be saved! You can be saved because he took the punishment for our sins on himself when he died on the cross, just like someone can pay your speeding fine in court, and you get off free.
Romans 3:23
John 3:16😊❤❤
This man was amazing. He still is. Thank you Michael.
I can't tell you how many times I finish listening to a MH tune and just put my head in my hands and despair that he's gone. And, marvel at what he just showed me. Hint: It's pretty much every time.
one of the greats he is one of my favs
I love what this man does with his acoustic guitar. And what a guitar! He communicates a lot of emotion through it. Gosh, I wish I could play like Michael.
Listen to him from cassette to cd. But before the time of dvd, he was gone. Thanks for reviving him in YT.
I have this on VHS...Shadowfax & Leo Kotke were also on it, but it was called "An Evening with Windham Hill". This is my fav performance on here of this song. Love it!
Why have I never looked this up before? Wonderful musician, very sadly missed. "Live On the Double Planet" is one of my favorite albums.
He is so greatly missed 😢❤
My favorite piece by MH!! I saw him perform several times and he amazed me every time. RIP Michael!!
I had this on a guitar player magazine flexi disc. Amazing
Remember seeing Michael play on April 20, 1988 in Sacramento with Leo Kotte. He was amazing and so talented. Of course I bought his tape of Aerial Boundaries. I checked him out on youtube last night because I met a talented harp guitarist from Sedona, AZ, Patrick Ki and it reminded me of Michael. Of course, he knew of him.
Im a nylon string player but there's something very nice about the sound of the steel string played fingerstyle. It's refreshing to see a musician like Hedges develop his own "thing" and take it to the limit.
This is awesome. I'm sure it wouldn't be quite so touching without the echo of Jon's lyrics in my head. We go sailing......
Michael, bless his soul. A human being who so gifted us with his beautiful and timeless compositions, and even his interpretations of other work (i.e. ‘Come Together’, ‘Pinball Wizard’, ‘Love Bizarre’). So glad I got the honor to introduce him to the stage for a show he did twenty-some-odd years ago in ABQ, NM. He explosively began with ‘Pinball Wizard.’ It was amazing of course!
Andy Mckee's inspiration. I can hear "The Friend I never Met."
Beautiful.
His live performances are always amazing
Awesomeness,brilliant and an Intelligent piece to listen
How many people on this earth would even begin to know what to do with that? I am very impressed with this man's music. The really weird part, I'm 74, and only just now, this instant, am discovering this man. I just happen upon a link to a concert he did at Red Rocks. I've feel as tho I have been cheated somehow. This is a pure example of proof, that I have been operating for all these years at such a low consciousness level. I guess now, maybe, things in that department must be improving. - - - - _ _ _ _ _ F I N A L L Y ! y'all have a beautiful day.
Saw him in concert in 87' it was mind blowing. I've never seen anything like it and I'm quite sure I never will. If there is a next place, I'm sure he's there because his talent was truly divine.
Thank You for posting this, have not seen it in years.
One of my all time favorite pieces of music.
He was so good. Thanks for posting. How sad that he's gone.
Chills every time I listen to him.
a few tears too
My Guitar teacher lend me a VHS tape which included a presentation by Michael Hedges and another one by King Crimson, this was back in 1997, i never knew Hedges name, so after more than 20 years i started searching for "Hippie looking dude with crazy guitar" and after a few failed searches i stumbled into this videos! and is him! This guy is the coolest!
I was working in my weaving shop when I heard Bensusan on my local public radio station.... rushed out to pick up Aerial Boundaries and have been amazed ever since. I play guitar but never will attain this level of "wow" but that doesn't stop me from reaching.. Michael Hedges was and continues to be an inspiration, and it is evident that no matter his level of accomplishment ...he loved playing. RIP Michael!
Attended a performance of his in Manchester NH, late 80s at the Palace Theatre. Incredible experience.
Fellow axe-slingers - IF I EVER complain again about having to either tune or restring a 6 or 12-string guitar, please slap me! Constantly tuning and re-stringing that harp guitar must have been an absolute ordeal. Michael had a beautifully organic approach to the guitar. He truly understood that its potential is virtually unlimited in the soundscapes one can explore. In his heart, I believe he thought of himself as a musician first, and as a guitar player second. Pure genius!
saw him many times in n. cal. never anyone like him before and now. he transcends music in that he was his own genre.
Absolute Genius. Gorgeous Song. Just rings out forever...
I was at this show. He was amazing. It was a Windham Hill night. He was the best, by far.
Only got to see him once but it was remarkable. One of the things that I think gets lost in Michael Hedges discussions is that not only was his music technically challenging but it was also beautiful. He was an excellent composer who had good instincts and a high emotional IQ and it came through in his music. So many musicians-especially guitar players- get caught up in the technical aspects and forget about the most important thing which is making good music. Hedges made good music and I miss him.
Type3 owns. His collection is unmatched. Thanks, Type3. Great clip. You can't beat the outfit either. Classic 80's.
I had the about privilege of meeting Michael when he played a club i was working at. I was a fan after hearing 'aerial boundaries '. The technique he used was so ingenious- the was he slapped and tap the neck and guitar body, conjuring beautiful harmonics that just rang out. When I talked to him very briefly, so unpretentious and down to earth. Sadly, it was a week later I heard he passed in a car accident. It was one of the last few shows(from what I understood) when I met him. Truly a huge talent and unique individual.
Still so beautiful it makes me want to cry no matter how many times i hear it.Such an amazing artist that went too young, but his music will live on forever.
I've been a HUGE fan ever since I first heard him..his music is timeless and touches the soul. saw him open for Leo Kottke in Seattle years ago...you could hear a pin drop..God bless and rip
2:31 actusl performance. Amazing harp guitar work! Hoping some talents of current generation will carry the torch.
So very blessed that I got to see him perform once.
...so very pained that I only got to see him perform once.