Vandivier's Tribute to Jimi's 'Little Wing'

[katparra]

I don't know anyone else in the Bay Area who plays the guitar as amazing as Rick Vandivier. He just "knows" just what to play and when. This version of Little Wing ROCKS. And how nice to see and hear Joe Hodges in this video. He's smiling from above at this fantastic accompllshment. Congrats

[Drumfun]

Rick - Great to hear you. Nothing but the best, as always. It's been to long. I've got to get back out CA and you & the family. Take care.

Silliman

[Hippyy123]

WoW i mean this is probably one of the only other guys i have heard do it like SRV, I mean by that, to take a song like that and really make it his own, but still keeping it Little wing. I truly think Hendrix would be proud of this his work here!

Amazing Tribute!

[chinchinfukuro]

Studied with Rick  from bout 89-91. Great teacher, great player. Blew my mind with his synth guitar back then.... Way to go, Rick..

[videoman4450]

Rick is such a great guitarist -- not to mention teacher and just all round great person. Great job Rick.

[kfenkitty]

This is such a beautiful version, and brings new depth to this song. Really wonderful! Rick is just so gifted...his music is inspiring!

[boskof9]

-Great cover! I Really enjoyed the use of both acoustic and electric. The transition from a much softer, classical style to the more traditional funk/rock with the electric guitar was superb. The break and introduction to the solo brought out a lot more intensity and a much harder sound. However, it still maintained the elegance presented in the beginning which I thought was quite pleasing.

[NatalinhoSousa]

Amazing!! Very smooth and articulate.  You can feel the emotion and story being told. Great job professor!

-Nathan

[BTgBassBoy]

Beautiful, Rick!

-Joey

[Allanrockart]

Hi Everyone, I see that Vandivier's amazing Tribute to Jimi's 'Little Wing' is getting a huge response for having just gone up. But don't be shy, we love comments. All thoughts are welcome.

Comment, please!

[USHOOPS]

I love the way this version covers so much ground both in terms of style and technique but does so in service of the spirit of the song.

AWESOME!

[xldsyt]

Salute!!!

From acoustic to overdriven electric to the clean electric the tones are exemplary; even more, they sift this soulful rendition into the sands of time! The rhythm section offers exactly the needed drive, soulful, driven, tasty!! The video workmanship underlines the performance and presents it as it should be. NICE!!!

[erikrstrom]

Rick, this is beatiful and a tribute in the truest sense of the word. Your treatment is tasteful and serves the song in a uniquely 'you' way.

[RocafellaHendrix]

sick! haha i like the other verison i saw a while back too. are u the one who recorded this?

[Allanrockart]

Hey, I produced and designed the video, but Rick picked and worked with the sound guy to make sure the sound was up to his standards. If you have any questions, I will pass them on to him.

Thanks so much for your comments.

[RocafellaHendrix]

haha im actually a student of his already. i can ask him in person lol.

[Allanrockart]

Hey, thanks everyone for coming to be part of this great Vandivier video launch. This is a great video of an amazing performance. Help us keep the buzz growing. Send the link to as many friends as you can and tell them to send it to theirs!

And make comments. Lots of comments. Any kind of comment is great. You don't have to be a highly knowledgeable musician. Just say what you feel.

[SPEARL22]

A reharmonization of acoustic beauty and the power and inspiration of JIMI. This is special.

[BigRichardBig]

Very lovely! I like it very much.I like your voice-leadings and chord subs..I like the beefy drums too...Good job... M. Finley

[Allanrockart]

What a great mixture of the delicate, tender acoustic beginning and then the killer electric transition that flies through so many nuances.

Be sure to watch this in high quality mode!

WOW!