💦"Thanks a lot. This place really means a lot to me. It will always be in my heart" Michael Hedges🎻 This place means a lot to me, as well. AND i'm forever thankful to an old boyfriend who took to a few of Michael gigs at the v. Seeing Michael the first time-especially mystical. Thank you Randy.
What a beautiful delivery. His look at the end of the piece says it all. And thanks Randy for having the foresight to tape all of these performances. 25 /30 years later, and you are keeping his creations alive with us. Also...awesome work on the close ups. Really shows the delicacy and precision MH played with. MAkes learning some of these possible. I can barely imagine being able to do so w/o seeing how Michael actually did it.
Wow. The look in his face at the end was...priceless. You could tell he knew it was time to leave home and take the path he had been given. And you could tell he was both grateful and amazed that it was because of that place, that chance, that belief, his life was changed and his dream came true. Its rare that you ever get to see that. Then again, he, and everyone there, was rare. As I have said before many times, thank you for sharing.
Randy, I'm blown away by this video!I use to play fingerstyle about ten years ago. Hedges was a big influence. I live in Wisconsin so when I found his Tablature book, I called Stropes and took a few Lessons. He had a few videos to reference postions and whatnot. He has to love this! For you to be there before the beginning is mindblowing, Thank you for having the awarness to video these shows. These are priceless. Michael was the best Guitar composser of the 20th century. Every note had meaning.
It was 14 years ago this Thanksgiving weekend that we lost Michael. It still hurts. He made some of the most haunting and amazing music ever. Not to mention some mind-blowing covers.
This was the first MH song I ever heard late one night on KUNV in Vegas I was blown away as I had never heard anything like it. Still my favorite of his. Other worldly
Michael had an amazing and beautiful mastery over harmonics . I know of no one who used it as beautifully as did he. The world lost a treasure when he passed. RIP
This really brings back some great memories. I saw Michael play at the New Varsity a couple of dozen times in the early and mid '80s. Weekend nights he'd fill the courtyard, but his shows on weekday nights, usually upstairs, might have maybe 20-30 people in the audience. But every show was amazing, no matter the size of the crowd. Thanks for posting this video, Randy, and especially thanks for giving Michael (and others) such a great place to play back then.
If Michael’s art is driven by openness, the fates were on his side just after he finished The Road To Return. At a concert in Oregon in 1994, Michael was approached by a woman who returned a guitar to him which had been stolen from his van fifteen years earlier while opening for Jerry Garcia. The custom guitar (built by luthier Ken DuBourg and heard on 4 songs on Breakfast in the Field) was in dreadful condition, but Michael invested in its restoration and the instrument’s presence wound up becoming the inspiration for several of the tunes heard on Oracle. As Michael points out, Oracle fits perfectly into the chronology of his own life-“The Road to Return was a search for ‘Who am I?’ Then my old guitar was returned and I thought, ‘Yeah, this is part of who I am.’ Now, I’m open. I have a feeling something new is on the horizon for me, because, after all, how many ways can you slap a guitar? Since I’ve been writing songs, I’m more conscious of the music I’m after. It shouldn’t be seen as a new phase of my playing, but just more of me.” NomadLand.com {Michael's DuBourg was still stolen- at the time of this 1987 concert}
Randy , Yes I knew Michael especially more toward Oct 1997 . We hung out a little , mostly centered around my old Gibson he liked probly more than me ha haha ! Kidding , but he was warming up to me and wondered what I was all about he would ask with caution yet curious . He was alot of help to me in my approach to guitar in that I didnt really want to sound (impersonate) anyone really . Yet he confirmed that our musical "hero's" were part of the process that we later expand out from . He explained his curl 4 sided sign he made was all about that .
Hey Randy. I'm allways listening to your musicians videos, and then i got curious... who is Randy Lutge? Google it a little, and your photography is amazing. Can't imagine how many lifes and momments you had registered. You're all good eyes and dedication.
Thanks, Tio. It's been a good ride. I was really lucky to have the venue in Palo Alto at a time of great musical creativity. That was a predominantly video oriented time though I studied photography extensively in high school (shot Hendrix then). I studied "ethnographic filmmaking" at Cal, which I like to think partially led me to my current job. Wedding photographer. Glad you enjoy the channel. It's been a cathartic release for me to share Michael's enormous talent with the world. Thanks for checking in!
Thanks for sharing this Randy as always. This is one of Michael's best compositions as a guitar solo piece, you can lay back and close your eyes and listen to s story unfold as he plays. Randy - Do you know what the inspiration for this particular song was, or the story behind it?
The metallic sound of the last note has always has always impressed me. It's unlike anything I've heard on a guitar before. What a unique way to resolve a composition. Of course it's a harmonic but I still can't rap my head around it how different it sounds from other harmonics and how he does that.
@rlutge So he would only be going on 59 years old today if he were still living. I can't imagine what the past many years would have inspired him to write.
I saw him do this from the front row and it was STUNNING! His control and technique was masterful.
I hope your next life gives you the time you need to continue your journey you started here ~ thank you; Michael Hedges
all time favorite song - I always come back to it and it makes me feel every emotion possible in one composition
thanks. i was lucky to have him drop in on our universe. his talent was so easily recognizable. :)
Saturday, Feb 25,1987 - date of this show!!
{we closed sadly a couple of days after this show, end of february 1987. ” - Randy}
💦"Thanks a lot. This place really means a lot to me.
It will always be in my heart" Michael Hedges🎻
This place means a lot to me, as well. AND i'm forever thankful to an old boyfriend who took to a few of Michael gigs at the v. Seeing Michael the first time-especially mystical. Thank you Randy.
a lot of feeling in this one. always glad to have you listening.
"i'd like to dedicate this to a lot of people ~ to my wife Mindy, and especially to Randy for believing in me and bringing me here."
What a beautiful delivery. His look at the end of the piece says it all.
And thanks Randy for having the foresight to tape all of these performances.
25 /30 years later, and you are keeping his creations alive with us.
Also...awesome work on the close ups. Really shows the delicacy and precision MH played with. MAkes learning some of these possible. I can barely imagine being able to do so w/o seeing how Michael actually did it.
Wow. The look in his face at the end was...priceless. You could tell he knew it was time to leave home and take the path he had been given. And you could tell he was both grateful and amazed that it was because of that place, that chance, that belief, his life was changed and his dream came true. Its rare that you ever get to see that. Then again, he, and everyone there, was rare. As I have said before many times, thank you for sharing.
"And especially to Randy, for bringing me here!"
Wow, there is an endorsement worthy of living.
Randy, I'm blown away by this video!I use to play fingerstyle about ten years ago. Hedges was a big influence. I live in Wisconsin so when I found his Tablature book, I called Stropes and took a few Lessons. He had a few videos to reference postions and whatnot. He has to love this! For you to be there before the beginning is mindblowing, Thank you for having the awarness to video these shows. These are priceless. Michael was the best Guitar composser of the 20th century. Every note had meaning.
It was 14 years ago this Thanksgiving weekend that we lost Michael. It still hurts. He made some of the most haunting and amazing music ever. Not to mention some mind-blowing covers.
This was the first MH song I ever heard late one night on KUNV in Vegas I was blown away as I had never heard anything like it. Still my favorite of his. Other worldly
It was a very sweet swan song at the V.
It’s one of my very favorite songs. I agree that it’s other worldly.
Michael had an amazing and beautiful mastery over harmonics . I know of no one who used it as beautifully as did he. The world lost a treasure when he passed. RIP
wow, what a moving performance
he was a really nice guy, with a huge heart.
This really brings back some great memories. I saw Michael play at the New Varsity a couple of dozen times in the early and mid '80s. Weekend nights he'd fill the courtyard, but his shows on weekday nights, usually upstairs, might have maybe 20-30 people in the audience. But every show was amazing, no matter the size of the crowd.
Thanks for posting this video, Randy, and especially thanks for giving Michael (and others) such a great place to play back then.
I do cry with you to that beauty.
love u michael
Every time I watch this video, I got teary eyes
Me too!
Lovely performance
"Two Days Old" - Track 5 - Breakfast in the Field.
Performed on a six-string guitar built in 1978 by Ken DuBourg.
If Michael’s art is driven by openness, the fates were on his side just after he finished The Road To Return. At a concert in Oregon in 1994, Michael was approached by a woman who returned a guitar to him which had been stolen from his van fifteen years earlier while opening for Jerry Garcia. The custom guitar (built by luthier Ken DuBourg and heard on 4 songs on Breakfast in the Field) was in dreadful condition, but Michael invested in its restoration and the instrument’s presence wound up becoming the inspiration for several of the tunes heard on Oracle.
As Michael points out, Oracle fits perfectly into the chronology of his own life-“The Road to Return was a search for ‘Who am I?’ Then my old guitar was returned and I thought, ‘Yeah, this is part of who I am.’ Now, I’m open. I have a feeling something new is on the horizon for me, because, after all, how many ways can you slap a guitar? Since I’ve been writing songs, I’m more conscious of the music I’m after. It shouldn’t be seen as a new phase of my playing, but just more of me.” NomadLand.com {Michael's DuBourg was still stolen- at the time of this 1987 concert}
What a way to end it. Thanks for sharing Randy. I'm sure that was emotional.
The Master making his magic. I've never met him yet he is sorely missed. Rest in the Light Michael.
I am SO Michael gave you accolades Randy , THANK YOU for posting these treasures .
Hey Teddy, thanks. You had a connection as well, right? Remind me....
the sad saturday after thanksgiving.
i'd also like to thank you Randy, for seeing Michaels potential and 'bringing him here'
Cheers
His compositional voice was so, so strong.
damn
it is like he played aware that it was an important piece of his history and that of many others.. deep stuff
Randy ,
Yes I knew Michael especially more toward Oct 1997 . We hung out a little , mostly centered around my old Gibson he liked probly more than me ha haha ! Kidding , but he was warming up to me and wondered what I was all about he would ask with caution yet curious . He was alot of help to me in my approach to guitar in that I didnt really want to sound (impersonate) anyone really . Yet he confirmed that our musical "hero's" were part of the process that we later expand out from . He explained his curl 4 sided sign he made was all about that .
An elegiac masterpiece - thanks for posting!
This is just great - thank you Randy...for all your posts.
thanks simon!
Hey Randy. I'm allways listening to your musicians videos, and then i got curious... who is Randy Lutge?
Google it a little, and your photography is amazing. Can't imagine how many lifes and momments you had registered. You're all good eyes and dedication.
Thanks, Tio. It's been a good ride. I was really lucky to have the venue in Palo Alto at a time of great musical creativity. That was a predominantly video oriented time though I studied photography extensively in high school (shot Hendrix then). I studied "ethnographic filmmaking" at Cal, which I like to think partially led me to my current job. Wedding photographer. Glad you enjoy the channel. It's been a cathartic release for me to share Michael's enormous talent with the world. Thanks for checking in!
Thanks for sharing this Randy as always. This is one of Michael's best compositions as a guitar solo piece, you can lay back and close your eyes and listen to s story unfold as he plays.
Randy - Do you know what the inspiration for this particular song was, or the story behind it?
that was the best version I've heard for this song. Can't believe a Borders took the place where this magic happened
The metallic sound of the last note has always has always impressed me. It's unlike anything I've heard on a guitar before. What a unique way to resolve a composition. Of course it's a harmonic but I still can't rap my head around it how different it sounds from other harmonics and how he does that.
He was really special. Thanks for the note.
a bit of a celebratory wake.
Protect the people
indimenticabile!!!
yeah.
@rlutge So he would only be going on 59 years old today if he were still living. I can't imagine what the past many years would have inspired him to write.
raynd for president
Thanks for remembering me Randy ..... Give me a call ( I cant leave number here ) but we'll figure out a way .
and that it would be the last time. lots of emo.