Hey, Ben. It just gets better through the years. I remember you playing this at the open mic at Lava Java back in '95. I'm glad to see you are still playing and playing well...Is that the same guitar you had then?
Ditto what kordabridge said. I'm "over the hill" and only just starting to learn some of Leo's tunes. Your playing is the cleanest and tastiest and found on Youtube. Hope to come close to that one of these days.
I've been a Leo fan for many years, and it is just uncanny. Are you "channeling" Leo Kottke? Can you even do that if the persons still alive? Isn't there some metaphysical law about that? LOL
Seriously, what a great rendition. Amazingly well played ... and with feeling.
I've watched your videos for a few of years. Started when trying out Ojo. I have given that one a shot several time but still can't master it. Anyway, being an old dude, I just lately signed up on Youtube and am now able to comment. I've been playing and listening to Kottke since '73 and your covers are dead-on with maybe a little more feeling. Your rendition of Breaking of the Shells is just beautifully done. I look forward to listening and seeing more from you. Thank you.
Ditto what kordabridge said. I'm "over the hill" and only just starting to learn some of Leo's tunes. Your playing is the cleanest and tastiest I've found on YouTube. Hope to come close to that one of these days.
Hey, Ben. It just gets better through the years. I remember you playing this at the open mic at Lava Java back in '95. I'm glad to see you are still playing and playing well...Is that the same guitar you had then?
starskydinnerfig 3 weeks ago
awesome
mcphate 5 months ago
Hi Ben,
Ditto what kordabridge said. I'm "over the hill" and only just starting to learn some of Leo's tunes. Your playing is the cleanest and tastiest and found on Youtube. Hope to come close to that one of these days.
amusia007 7 months ago
Can you tell what the guitar is - I can't quite make it out
esnoey2000 8 months ago
Can you tell what the guitar is - I can't quite make it out
esnoey2000 8 months ago
@esnoey2000 This is an early 1990s Larrivee C-09. Thanks!
BenjaminKammin 8 months ago
I've been a Leo fan for many years, and it is just uncanny. Are you "channeling" Leo Kottke? Can you even do that if the persons still alive? Isn't there some metaphysical law about that? LOL
Seriously, what a great rendition. Amazingly well played ... and with feeling.
CTomSmithJr 9 months ago
Great playing....Kottke's songs are tough....you are as good as anyone on YT. Your other stuff is good also!!
fuciledacaccia 11 months ago
I love it when I can see someone really enjoying the sound of their music , it makes me enjoy it too. You've played a beautiful song so impeccably!
jockofthebush 1 year ago
Hi Ben,
I've watched your videos for a few of years. Started when trying out Ojo. I have given that one a shot several time but still can't master it. Anyway, being an old dude, I just lately signed up on Youtube and am now able to comment. I've been playing and listening to Kottke since '73 and your covers are dead-on with maybe a little more feeling. Your rendition of Breaking of the Shells is just beautifully done. I look forward to listening and seeing more from you. Thank you.
kordabridge 1 year ago
@kordabridge Hello-many thanks for the kind words! Ben
BenjaminKammin 1 year ago
@BenjaminKammin
Hi Ben,
Ditto what kordabridge said. I'm "over the hill" and only just starting to learn some of Leo's tunes. Your playing is the cleanest and tastiest I've found on YouTube. Hope to come close to that one of these days.
amusia007 7 months ago
Hi Ben,
Terrific approach and rythmic! Nice to 'see' and hear you 'play' .
I still benefit your analysis of Orange Room.
klarifoon 1 year ago
Excellent and beautifully done. Leo will be jealous.
fouramhq 1 year ago
Very nice video, I enjoyed each note !
robebouch 1 year ago
This was great!
birkenweg42 1 year ago
@birkenweg42 Thanks!!
BenjaminKammin 1 year ago
Absolutely fantastic! And a wonderful warm sound. Also hope to see more soon!
bertbouw 1 year ago
@bertbouw Thanks!
BenjaminKammin 1 year ago
Nice sound Mr.Benjamin, hope that i can listen again the song "Jesus, joy of man's desiring" and "Dreamketscher" from you, it's so beautiful ^^!
MrTHTT 1 year ago
Amazingly flawless. Hope to see more.
RatioofTime 1 year ago
@RatioofTime Thanks!!
BenjaminKammin 1 year ago