richard shindell 'wisteria'

[Wakingbearstudio]

hope to see him in person...love the album Cry,cry, cry

[driverain2]

this song knows no bounds. My God, sends me many angels....

[judithorloffmd]

beautiful

[55bunker55]

Awesome. Can't wait to see him in new hope on Friday.

[Lisanab]

I love this so much. Beautiful.



[unqlefungus]

My step-dad died last year, and my mom can't afford to stay in the spacious home that holds so much love and memories for her. After I visited her little apartment, I played this song for her and it made her cry.

[driverain2]

I bought my aunts old country home and restored it. Outside are the sycamores and wisteria wines. I have but to close my eyes..........so beautiful.

[bladedspokes]

My wife and I are about to move across the country... I've always been a fan of this song, but now it's even more poignant for us.

[barakah856]

I cannot tell you how this song makes me cry. It is SO beautiful and evokes so much emotion and memories for me.

[ccnyc16]

One day I'll walk through that door..........thank you for the inspiration. 

[ProseMaker]

Such beautiful shadings of vocal color underlying the lyric.

[yanisnm]

he's a friend's father

[zpidew]

what a beautiful ballad! ... home :)

[ltcmed]

Yes it is definitely DADGAD. I am starting to play along with the video, and I am trying to figure out some of his chords and fingerings. Oh yes, NICE Martin guitar!

[SandyEggoGuy]

You can get the chords to this song and most other Shindell songs at ronsfolkchords.

[ltcmed]

Thank you so much! I was not aware of that site. It's incredible.

[zpidew]

Beautiful Ballad ... Why is this album not available through I tunes?

[tonyodea]

The heart chakra is closed for most people. Modern life crushes it as soon as it opens. To keep it open is painful. I use Richard's music as a reference and bench mark for my own song writing and a way of opening my heart chakra. works great first thing in the morning. Music is esoteric and mysterious.

[ltcmed]

This is an outstanding song! Does anyone know what the chords are? Is he using standard EADGBE tuning? Thanks

[BazBuzinkum]

Incredible tune. But what's with the font? Is Richard Shindell a first-person shooter video game now?

[ckyfans404]

hahaha thats funny thats my moms name, I never knew she was named after a song....I love my mom...Wisteria or mom as i call her.

[Quag7]

Shindell makes music better than most of us deserve. I first saw him with Dar Williams back in the 90s in Hightstown, NJ. Didn't know who he was, but I was pretty transfixed.

Shindell (and Dar of course), are the best proof that the world is not as nasty a place as I sometimes think it is, in my darkest moods. I have been an advocate for his music ever since that concert. And his music is along with me on any road trip I take.

[kwonset]

I heard his concert at Infinity Music Hall last night, and he didn't sing Wisteria either but it was a terrific performance none the less. Good time, great sound, lovely venue.

[keyworthgraphics]

yes, the show i saw was awesome, too. antje d played with him a bit too which was sweet. sorry for not sounding more positive... i would love a recording of these songs at this show. he was spot on.

[keyworthgraphics]

I saw him last night at Bocelli's on the Canal in Bellows Falls, VT and didn't play this song. I was terribly sad about it. Not sure I would have gone so far out of my way to see him had I known...

[driverain2]

All are his own. He lives way up north and deep in the south on this one album alone. A teller of the american experience none can compare to. Total 5*****

[GentleKing]

Beautiful guitar music.

Very unique guitar style!!!

Is there any name for this style?

Is this his own style or someone's else?

[goryanmiller]

I love his playing too. As a long-time player, I call it "Acoustic Finger Style". He's playing in an alternate tuning called DADGAD. I wouldn't say it's uniquely his, but he has a very nice touch and relationship with his guitar. David Wilcox also comes to mind with a resonant, husky, yet tender voice supported by tasteful alternate-tuning guitar voicings. Enough tech-talk. RS's guitar work supports but doesn't overshadow his songs. His music is just incredibly rich, elegant, & moving.

[GentleKing]

Thanx for your information. :-)

But I think he used flat picking not finger picking.

Maybe I'm wrong 'cause I don't have a good eyes.

[goryanmiller]

You are right - Acoustic Finger-Style" is using the fingertips/nails versus a flatpick, although If were only listening, I would still call it finger-style. You'll might notice on some of his tunes he flatpicks, others he fingerpicks (Reunion Hill). I'm so used to using my thumb & 3 fingers that his flatpicking looks like a lot more work. In any case, we all seem to love the resulting sounds. : Regards, Ryan

[GentleKing]

Thanks you very much.

[Jay3039]

check out his crafted version of dylans "señor"

[gracepoolespatient]

Last November I saw Mr. Shindell perform "Wisteria" as his last song at the Iron Horse Theater in Northampton, MA. Earlier in the year, I held my Mum as she passed away on a hazy Sunday morning. Come fall, my siblings and I were in the process of cleaning out her home, our childhood home, prior to putting it up for sale. This song is for anyone who has ever grieved, no matter how the loss came into your life. Thank you, Mr. Shindell, for your raw and unabashedly emotional heartsong. ~ Gracie

[driverain2]

This mighty song takes me back to those good ol days at the homeplace where I grew up. So so powerful,deep and rich in memories and meaning..Thank You for the posting....

[veganistan]

Richard is the most talented singer songwriter alive today. I see on his website that he has an option to donuld do this.ate to help finance his next cd, and also an 'open guitar case' option for those of us who enjoy his music free on the internet. I think it's a great idea and I wish more indie artists wo

[mostofthetime]

Amazing:)

[boriskot]

I'm extremely proud and I consider myself lucky to be related to him.

[boriskot]

Thats my uncle! You can believe me or not, I assure you he is. Its really amazing to see how much happiness my uncle brings to people. Plus, I love to listen to his music constantly.

[tonyamero]

I'm 63, just recently really listened, totally hooked, i will do some of his tunes in my performances now. Amazing what the techniques he uses can do to your heart when you sit back and hear it.

[NateontheGuitar]

im 14 and ive been addicted to richard since i was in about 1st grade. i love his ability to do amazing picking and sing at the same time. one of my idols :)

[nobummers]

I have watched several: know some of his music, owning some, and went to see him with my dying wife in Randolph,Vermont in November of 2006, just weeks before she was taken from me after 23 years of marriage to ALS...

I heard that the concert we went to went out on limited recording, now unable to get this. If anyone can post something helpful, would appreciate it. Beautiful music, so full of spirit, soul, and life itself.

[LHBSK]

Hello - I was very touched by your comment - I have always thought Shindell's song "Wiseria" was more than a song about one's previous home - much more - a comment on the lives we lead, thinking we're always moving forward but if we look back at just the right time, it can produce a melancholy that can't be explained - remember the love we made the day we moved in? I'm so sorry for your loss - how could they just cut it down and leave not a trace? My thoughts are with you - be strong.

[apollosgirl]

My mom "SweetOMary" had been telling me about Richard Shindell for a while before I actually took the time to listen. Now I am glad that I did. He plays and sings so beautifully.

[jeanph]

Agreed - Richard Shindell's songs are haunting. They come back and snuggle into my memory at totally unexpected times.

One of my favorites.

[SweetOMary]

I have been listening to Richard Shindell for over 12 years and this is the first time I have seen him sing and play. He is awesome. Thank You to the people that post the videos.

[apollosgirl]

Thanks, Mom, for sharing your love of music with me.

[ehidle2]

This is by far one of my favorite RS songs. Thanks for sharing!

[LMills259]

No one can release bits of a story like Shindell, only to wallop you with the whole picture at the least expected moment.

[kimba00]

I can't look at my wisteria vine without this song running through my head.

The same thing happens when I hear the whippoorwill sing..."the change could happen any day, so say the whippoorwill..." His lyrics and his sound will haunt you.

[lizzydeth]

Richard Shindell is brilliant and terribly underrated. He's s true story teller and there are far to few these days.

[mluna785]

WOW! I couldn't agree more. I am 17 years old and I hate this whole rap and hip hop thing going on these days. I don't see any talent in making a bunch on nonsense rhyme. I think true talent is making your own music, playing your own music, and telling a story with it. RS is amazing, Wisteria and The Island are my two favorites.

[lizzydeth]

thats funny im 23 and thought i was probly the yougest person to listen to him. he's coming to tpa fl. in feb i've bought my tickets

[mluna785]

HAHA! See that's what makes him so amazing. His music can touch all people from all different ages. He truly is amazing. I wish he would come to Lawrence, KS again.

[lizzydeth]

my dad turned me on to him a few years ago. they play him on a little radio station in fl. im glad to see theres people like him still around

[mluna785]

Yeah. Same here. My dad and one of his friends went to see him when he came to Lawrence. Then he turned me on to him.

[jfmm99]

brilliant songwriter! His new record is out March 15th.

Thanks for posting!

[deenidee]

so lovely. could be my most favorite Richard Shindell, or one of many. check out Stephen Bruton w/ the Tosca Strings YTV.

[neseattle]

Amen! I see that he has a tour this Spring... Seattle April 3rd!

[billr1000]

Thanks for sharing this, and "Thank you!" to Richard for creating such a fine song. His "Hazel's House" is another one that resonates for me in a similar way.

[tofumar]

This guy is incredible. Saw him live once in OKC.

[GruithuisenCityMan]

Just beautiful !

[northernstar24]

Finally... some Richard Shindell on youtube. Thanks for sharing - I adore this song.