It's actually a metallic fingernail file. You know, I met Marc Ribot on his trip to Guadalajara cause I was his transaltor for a clinic he gave right before this show. He asked me if I could get him one of these files cause he needed one among all his other "toys" and I happened to own one.
that full tune, 'too close to heaven', can be found here in youtube, it's a video called 'Marc Ribot in Moscow'.
Found it while searching for his performance of Shevet. Guess I'll just have to buy 'Le Corde Perdue' someday.
Intravert 1 month ago
wow. He really shows a guitar and its sound from different perspectives. Dude i love this man.
colgatesmile123 2 years ago
marc ribot tu es mon dieu !
siangets 4 years ago
Does anyone know what's the title of the song he sings at 1:37? (if there is one...if it's actually a song... =)
It is fascinating. This guy truly is amazing
thespy37 4 years ago
uhm I really liked that part too... for now Ill be listening to Spiritual Unity (2005) for a while.. I guess..
sonetlumiere85 4 years ago
I know it's a bit too late, but it sounds like an old gospel tune by Alex Bradford called "Too Close To Heaven."
Seanthomson8888 2 years ago
Wow. I knew Ribot's playing was unorthodox but I didn't know he crossed Cage territory.
Awfulartist 4 years ago
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noises are uncool
boredperson81 4 years ago
Is that a door stopper on his guitar?!?
sixstringzero 4 years ago
It's actually a metallic fingernail file. You know, I met Marc Ribot on his trip to Guadalajara cause I was his transaltor for a clinic he gave right before this show. He asked me if I could get him one of these files cause he needed one among all his other "toys" and I happened to own one.
wertherellerbrock 4 years ago 5
he's effin absolutely incredible. magical like a modern hendrix to say the least.
john5634 5 years ago 3