It is so amazing that this man could play anything from a celestial tone poem to a totally original take on a minor Prince song and have it sound completely natural. I still miss him. Modern day Mozart, that's what Michael Hedges was.
One of my favourite covers by Hedges. When Nevitt comes in with those insane drums...wow. Was that planned? I like to think Nevitt just heard it backstage and legged it to the stage to join in...
@AlbertMustang I recorded this from PBS when it first aired so I've been watching it for a long time. I always got the impression that it was not planned by the way Hedges turns shortly after Nevitt started playing. Since both have passed we'll never know for sure.
@AlbertMustang I recorded this from PBS when it first aired so I've been watching it for a long time. I always got the impression that it was not planned by the way Hedges turns shortly after Nevitt started playing. Since both have passed we'll never know for sure.
I like the fact that Michael is bringing his own "flava" to this song. Yet with his vocal inflections, he gives a nod to Prince but without sounding fake. This is a great performance from a talent we lost way too soon. This guy had a lot more great music to come. What a great loss.
i feel so blessed to have enjoyed a michael hedges performance at the 'covered dish' in gainesville, florida (very small venue) before his death. his embodiment of the music he performs is spectacular.
Michael Hedges was a uniquely gifted composer and guitarist, with an ear for a great song. He used his compositional gift and his superb musicianship, combined with the original song, to create an interpretation that only enriches the legacy of "A Love Bizarre". There is more than enough room in music for all good versions of this great song. You just can't compare apples and oranges.
It's interesting to see this but he was really best either on his own or in a duet with Michael Manring on bass. I think toward the end of his life he could have done some amazing things with a sufficiently talented and sensitive band to carry out his more complex and pop-like compositions, but unless the addition of other instruments is done with extreme judiciousness, the beauty and subtlety of his unique guitar playing gets a bit lost.
BTW, 11 years later I *still* miss you, Michael Hedges.
This is a cool cover but to say the original is horrible means you do not jack about "funk" People still get up and dance to the original today and the extended version has some great bass playing by Prince
OK, I realize everyone's entitled to their own opinion, so I will now share mine henceforth: The original is NOT horrible...it's a fun tune with a kicky melody. I was less than impressed with this cover, but I will give him kudos for trying. However, it completely lacks the excitement and sexiness of Prince and Sheila E.'s version.
His version is exploratory at best with a folk like hinge to it. Let's get down to business Sheila E- the baddesst drummer and percusisonist with Prince on that funky bass made the song a hit. The marriage of SHeila's percussion and Prince's bass is what made the song memorable .
This is one of his most best covers live, transformed this song for me, the orginal is terrible XD
Damn he's so inovative! His cover of this song on the the "Double Planet" is just increidible, he actually makes you feel as if you're in the thick of it XD Thanks for uploading, regardless of rights...
You, you're so right, the original is so horrible. I can't understand how Michael heard this and thought he should do a cover, haha.. It's cool that Michael managed to listen to a really wide range of music, I can never tolerate the majority of mainstream music. Though I'm more tolerant than I used to be, heh.
One of the best
wirecross1 3 weeks ago
MH sends chills down my back! he was so good!
sevenismagicman 2 months ago
It is so amazing that this man could play anything from a celestial tone poem to a totally original take on a minor Prince song and have it sound completely natural. I still miss him. Modern day Mozart, that's what Michael Hedges was.
mahajohn 8 months ago
i love how he wacks that guitar!
Stinakat 1 year ago
One of my favourite covers by Hedges. When Nevitt comes in with those insane drums...wow. Was that planned? I like to think Nevitt just heard it backstage and legged it to the stage to join in...
AlbertMustang 1 year ago
@AlbertMustang I recorded this from PBS when it first aired so I've been watching it for a long time. I always got the impression that it was not planned by the way Hedges turns shortly after Nevitt started playing. Since both have passed we'll never know for sure.
gmarx173 9 months ago
@AlbertMustang I recorded this from PBS when it first aired so I've been watching it for a long time. I always got the impression that it was not planned by the way Hedges turns shortly after Nevitt started playing. Since both have passed we'll never know for sure.
gmarx173 9 months ago
This cover is absolutely badass!
moneyshot129 1 year ago
RIP clever lovely artist man
ccm800 1 year ago
I like the fact that Michael is bringing his own "flava" to this song. Yet with his vocal inflections, he gives a nod to Prince but without sounding fake. This is a great performance from a talent we lost way too soon. This guy had a lot more great music to come. What a great loss.
speakwhnspkn2 1 year ago
Neat... I bet Prince would be pretty happy with that! I think Prince would be pretty impressed by his guitar playing as well.
Replenica 1 year ago
i feel so blessed to have enjoyed a michael hedges performance at the 'covered dish' in gainesville, florida (very small venue) before his death. his embodiment of the music he performs is spectacular.
catapultcat 1 year ago
One of the finest covers ever.
mcclainx 1 year ago
If Prince heard this he would slap him and his momma
KELIXVIDEO 1 year ago
@KELIXVIDEO Not in a million years - He absolutely DOES approve. Because its fantastic.
ccm800 1 year ago
Michael Hedges was a uniquely gifted composer and guitarist, with an ear for a great song. He used his compositional gift and his superb musicianship, combined with the original song, to create an interpretation that only enriches the legacy of "A Love Bizarre". There is more than enough room in music for all good versions of this great song. You just can't compare apples and oranges.
CFjohnny1955 1 year ago 3
Yes!...just YES!
whouston33wh 1 year ago
WOW! What amazing artist! I love this groove they develop. Talk about a toe tapper!
billbobagns 1 year ago
the drumming makes it
MrDantheguitarman 2 years ago
drumming, yes. indeed, but the drummer takes his rhythm cues from the awesomeness of what MH is doing...amazing cover
theocawley 1 year ago
Saw him several times, he never ceased to amaze. Covered everyone from AC/DC to Neneh Cherry in addition to his own sweet music. He is missed.
Babaziba 2 years ago
thanks for posting!
MileSeventySeven 2 years ago
Absolutely beautiful. Anybody know the tuning?
TomGilroy 2 years ago
CGDGGG
AlwaysAbiggerFish 2 years ago
Funky!
Thanks for posting this!
Fusionartist202 2 years ago
great Prince cover
Hedges was great
artistarj 2 years ago
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AlwaysAbiggerFish 2 years ago
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AlwaysAbiggerFish 2 years ago
My idol. If you want to play rock on accoustic and not cut your fingers, tune up or down to his guitar. He's amazing
erbbraun3 2 years ago
I remember him fondly. I thought this was fun. It is sad to be without him.
RoxieBunnie 3 years ago 2
Excellent!!
JackFlemingFan 3 years ago
This was taped at On Stage at Wolftrap, some 20 years ago. Ive been looking all over for this particular episode. Do you know where I can get it?
spyonu2007 3 years ago
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AlwaysAbiggerFish 2 years ago
It's interesting to see this but he was really best either on his own or in a duet with Michael Manring on bass. I think toward the end of his life he could have done some amazing things with a sufficiently talented and sensitive band to carry out his more complex and pop-like compositions, but unless the addition of other instruments is done with extreme judiciousness, the beauty and subtlety of his unique guitar playing gets a bit lost.
BTW, 11 years later I *still* miss you, Michael Hedges.
LanakilaIesu 3 years ago
This is a cool cover but to say the original is horrible means you do not jack about "funk" People still get up and dance to the original today and the extended version has some great bass playing by Prince
veney21 3 years ago 6
OK, I realize everyone's entitled to their own opinion, so I will now share mine henceforth: The original is NOT horrible...it's a fun tune with a kicky melody. I was less than impressed with this cover, but I will give him kudos for trying. However, it completely lacks the excitement and sexiness of Prince and Sheila E.'s version.
triphophoney 3 years ago
His version is exploratory at best with a folk like hinge to it. Let's get down to business Sheila E- the baddesst drummer and percusisonist with Prince on that funky bass made the song a hit. The marriage of SHeila's percussion and Prince's bass is what made the song memorable .
chaliceofchange 3 years ago 2
Damnnnn, first time I've heard him with a drum backup! Though I prefer his instrumental stuff, this sounds great!
ehsanul 3 years ago
Hell Yeah michael!!!!
hendrixmay 3 years ago
This is one of his most best covers live, transformed this song for me, the orginal is terrible XD
Damn he's so inovative! His cover of this song on the the "Double Planet" is just increidible, he actually makes you feel as if you're in the thick of it XD Thanks for uploading, regardless of rights...
zenfreestyler 3 years ago
You, you're so right, the original is so horrible. I can't understand how Michael heard this and thought he should do a cover, haha.. It's cool that Michael managed to listen to a really wide range of music, I can never tolerate the majority of mainstream music. Though I'm more tolerant than I used to be, heh.
ehsanul 3 years ago
absolutely incredible!
bradleyt1 3 years ago
The next time we send a gold disc into space I want Michael Hedges to represent us in infinity.
kurt6string 3 years ago 12