Peter White - "On The Border" & Alan Parsons (4 of 16)

[chlofene]

This man is truly in touch with his gift ... may we all ever be so lucky.

[leonardorvera48]

great guitar player ever!!!

[cocolovesjazz]

Thank You Peter. Love what I've learned about you today. What an honor to have played at Abby Road Studios.

[the9thbeatle]

What a talented guitarist! great!

[ladybluluv]

He's so cool and I love the way he told this story. Very interesting too. He is right about what he said about basically knowing when to play and when not... it's better for the song and makes what you 'do' play stand out even more so. Wise man indeed. Seems like a nice guy too.

[DenCath5209]

ok, you guys, he's the least weird person I know. Where did that idea come from?:)

[slshusker]

How many of us wouldn't make silly comments when on video.

I always enjoy it when musicians expain how that got to where they are, their motivation and hindrances.

Play on brother.

[GalaxyHorse]

This man is not a bit "Weird', he is obviously a reflective, intelligent person who very articulately describes learning how to add embellishments to a song, not hog the lime-light and play millions of notes-to-the-bar; like so many so-called 'musicians' do these days.

[jazz1bro]

What a wise person

[zupfasd]

isnt peter a bit weird , but its good for the guitar specilly spanish

[nochocplease]

I remember that after I've heard the song I search for the album cover to check out who the spanish sound guitar was from.And spent many years searching record shops looking for more Peter White.

[vimmerman]

one who works with his hands is a laborer. One who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. One whoworks with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is an artist.

Thanks to Peter. I've never bought a bad Peter White recording.

[DenCath5209]

@vimmerman that is very good, have to remember it, thanks

[markesajanus]

bello, davvero bello.

[220773]

I DO REMEMBER WHAT YOU DID WITH THE KEYBOARD, PETE! :-)

Fantastic keyboard background in those days with Alaistair, definitely.

[Rhythmrancher1]

i love that song.....and the intro.....whoah.... nice work!

[GaryNull]

What a great story, I had no idea.

[MahbubBD]

I didn't know who actually played the guitar in that song until today, but i loved that guitar work ever since i first heard iin 1985. Good to see this video. Salute to you Mr Peter White. Your tune have been on my heart for the last 24 years and would always be there

[nakedleader]

Peter White is a genius! I first heard his work on the Al Stewart Live album and have bought his solo albums ever since. Awesome stuff!

[Martellbaha]

I believe and guess Alana Parsons really knows about music, I wouldn't know that special touch not playing all the time the Spanish guitar, well that was great!!

[KarlDaggerfield]

I think Parsons started working in Abbey Roads as a teenager.

[SagansMoon]

Good on you, Alan Parsons - what a legend!

[musicisfusionable]

Great interview.

[johnofbham]

White made a very good song a great song.

[BibleBelieverAV1611]

Amen to that Bro. I totally agree!

[Holyjerk]

This is tottally incredible,, Peter White is like Paul McCatney

[bobinfiler]

We made love listening to the music in the 70's

[IrisMG]

I was in my late teens when the Year of the Cat album came out. Gone are the songs that went on for 6 minutes with beautiful orchestrations and arrangements

Peter's lesson can be taken so many ways. Even on my job - I often have to keep in mind that what I do is in support of some bigger picture, that it's not about me and my great work and getting accolades for it. Sometimes your job is just to provide what's needed, and to do it well. It's a good lesson for anyone, not just musicians.

[katavenger]

this is kind of pointless

[crezyl53]

Its great to see my old school mate do so well. Peter always was like this...a great guy and so naturally talented...onya Pete!

[alstewartthegreatest]

It's great that Al took a "Shot in The Dark" about the Spanish Guitar. Peter White's guitar playing on that track is a "defining moment" in music history.

[timle53]

Thanks! This is very cool to see and hear - Peter White is so talented - I was in my mid 20's when Year Of The Cat hit - and such beautiful music.

Thanks again!