I'm really glad I found a video of him playing a chord or scale instead of rubbing a balloon on the neck. I sensed when he was banging his guitar with a bottle or playing like a (3) year old that just chugged a 2 liter bottle of Big Red and avoiding any semblance of "traditional" music, that he might actually know how to play. Yes he does and very, very well. Still not a fan of the balloons and random noise in his other videos. He's really good though.
Anyone who's not getting THIS video is a masterpiece, from a man who's gone far in the spirit of music, is, I must say, a total jerk, and should keep that to himself.
chet2020— the song he's doing here is one of the most interesting interpretations of the folk traditional most commonly titled "O Bury Me Not" or "Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie."
There is of course no point in deciding whether M. Ribot has good/bad technique. This is a pure artistic statement, a mesmerizing deconstruction of a country anthem. Ribot may or may not have a spotless technique, but this is completely irrelevant here. It loosely reminds me of Ch. Mingus playing piano : some rough spots, but more depth than most records I have ever heard.
it's not deconstruction. i wish people would stop using the terms they learn in school. it's called playing with heart and soul and blending it with the rest of your musical experience. is there a colder way to observe what this is, with any less feeling, than calling it "a mesmerizing deconstruction of a country anthem"? just say, wow, what a great version. he really made it his own, how unique. he's doing what he wants in the world which envelops him. but you're right about the mingus record.
He's the guitarist to encompass all other guitarists. Inspiring atmosphere in his playing, and a LOT OF HUMOUR! He's also a really interesting person, see the documentary La Corde Perdue.
when this guy plays i believe it. yes it's true from a purely technical standpoint he's not good at all... but in the end who gives a shit. i sit here all day and listen to guys like steve vai play and i'm impressed but i get about as much feeling out of watching an athlete run really fast. this is true expression, he's like the Stephen Hawking of guitar... pure brilliance just fighting it's way to get out to the masses.
Even though I basically agree with your comment, I find the technique/anti-technique arguement hollow. It's not like Marc Ribot just picked up a guitar and started whacking and random good notes popped out. There is alot of "music theory" and "technique" in this music it's just a bit more unconventional than a Steve Vai type. If this guy was playing any other instrument you'd never hear this type of comment I bet...
a guitarist less than half as competent as him could do the exact same thing and you wouldn't know the difference. that's the thing to remember. different people aspire to do different things within their medium.
are you kidding? no technique? check out his other records friend. pretty much anything with zorn. the guy's studied classical guitar from one of the masters since he was nine.
This is high power guitar!!!
Thanks for posting!!!!!
rafael55 3 months ago
Embarrassing.
MrRoycam 6 months ago
I'm really glad I found a video of him playing a chord or scale instead of rubbing a balloon on the neck. I sensed when he was banging his guitar with a bottle or playing like a (3) year old that just chugged a 2 liter bottle of Big Red and avoiding any semblance of "traditional" music, that he might actually know how to play. Yes he does and very, very well. Still not a fan of the balloons and random noise in his other videos. He's really good though.
vanderbilly 8 months ago
can't get much better.
rafael55 9 months ago
Great stuff
spoombung 11 months ago
Has he recorded this on an album?
CurlsNGoggles 1 year ago
He has the most soul of all musicians I have ever heard. And his arguably monotone voice has.. another type of feel... so insanely inspiring.
colgatesmile123 1 year ago
I agree. this is simply a masterpiece. what a gift to have this to play to on accoustic. thanx for posting this priceless performance.
1Delta 1 year ago
This video just made my day. The amount of emotion Ribot is able to put into his playing is astounding, and should be an example for most guitarists!
Trypheon 1 year ago
Anyone who's not getting THIS video is a masterpiece, from a man who's gone far in the spirit of music, is, I must say, a total jerk, and should keep that to himself.
jonathandassonville 1 year ago
i just love his music. that's all. enough for me to say he's one of the greatest players.
woodenships78 1 year ago
who cares, its just noise you like it or you don't
JoshLevier 1 year ago
Brilliant!
scottnygaard 2 years ago
what's the "song title" of the original song that he chose to cover here? great cover by Ribot! thanks.
chet2020 2 years ago
chet2020— the song he's doing here is one of the most interesting interpretations of the folk traditional most commonly titled "O Bury Me Not" or "Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie."
berniefranks 2 years ago
excellent. he's great live!
chet2020 2 years ago
anyone have better video?
"O bury me not on the lone prairie."
These words came low and mournfully
From the pallid lips of the youth who lay
On his dying bed at the close of day.
He had wasted and pined 'til o'er his brow
Death's shades were slowly gathering now
He thought of home and loved ones nigh,
As the cowboys gathered to see him die.
marizapl 2 years ago
stunning
i've never heard more liberated guitar
roomtoexpand 2 years ago
check out vic flick on serge gainsbourg history of melody nelson.
epignosis567 2 years ago
There is of course no point in deciding whether M. Ribot has good/bad technique. This is a pure artistic statement, a mesmerizing deconstruction of a country anthem. Ribot may or may not have a spotless technique, but this is completely irrelevant here. It loosely reminds me of Ch. Mingus playing piano : some rough spots, but more depth than most records I have ever heard.
gioaogionny 2 years ago 13
it's not deconstruction. i wish people would stop using the terms they learn in school. it's called playing with heart and soul and blending it with the rest of your musical experience. is there a colder way to observe what this is, with any less feeling, than calling it "a mesmerizing deconstruction of a country anthem"? just say, wow, what a great version. he really made it his own, how unique. he's doing what he wants in the world which envelops him. but you're right about the mingus record.
epignosis567 2 years ago
He's the guitarist to encompass all other guitarists. Inspiring atmosphere in his playing, and a LOT OF HUMOUR! He's also a really interesting person, see the documentary La Corde Perdue.
hanumann 3 years ago
when this guy plays i believe it. yes it's true from a purely technical standpoint he's not good at all... but in the end who gives a shit. i sit here all day and listen to guys like steve vai play and i'm impressed but i get about as much feeling out of watching an athlete run really fast. this is true expression, he's like the Stephen Hawking of guitar... pure brilliance just fighting it's way to get out to the masses.
SlickSmooth22 3 years ago 4
Even though I basically agree with your comment, I find the technique/anti-technique arguement hollow. It's not like Marc Ribot just picked up a guitar and started whacking and random good notes popped out. There is alot of "music theory" and "technique" in this music it's just a bit more unconventional than a Steve Vai type. If this guy was playing any other instrument you'd never hear this type of comment I bet...
maestrograf 3 years ago 19
a guitarist less than half as competent as him could do the exact same thing and you wouldn't know the difference. that's the thing to remember. different people aspire to do different things within their medium.
epignosis567 2 years ago
you crazy man
mat696999 2 years ago
are you kidding? no technique? check out his other records friend. pretty much anything with zorn. the guy's studied classical guitar from one of the masters since he was nine.
epignosis567 2 years ago
i think this is the dying cowboy?
blueleaftuber 3 years ago 2
There will never be another like him!
sargebaker 3 years ago 2
This is very modest,and shy,
thousands of feelings,
this is very moving, and very exciting....like a new love story...
thank you for sharing this video
ribotaddict 3 years ago 6
the Marc of wizards
amibenjo 4 years ago