My friend and I were listening to Population Override, which happens to be the greatest album ever, and were asking eachother a few questions. I doubt you would have any of the answers, Travis, but I thought I would ask anyway.
First, are there any plans for another album like PO?
Also, we were listening to David Gilmour\'s "On An Island" that day and I was really amazed that he is still creating such great music in his 60\'s, I can only imagine what Buckethead will do by the time he\'s that age ;)
Anyway, we were just wondering if Buckethead listens to or even respects DG?
The quick answer is, yes I\'m sure we will. And I think he does admire DG if I remember right.
Wow, I really can\'t explain how excited I would be to get another album similar to Population Override. That album is pure musical genius.
QuoteWow, I really can\'t explain how excited I would be to get another album similar to Population Override. That album is pure musical genius.
Yep, me too. Love that album. It always makes my ears hungry for some noodles ::)
QuoteWow, I really can\'t explain how excited I would be to get another album similar to Population Override. That album is pure musical genius.
Agreed - PO is one the best albums recorded ever! i can\'t wait for future Travis BH collaborations in the studio and hopefully a live gig. I\'ll fly to CA or anywhere else to see that show in a heart beat!!!
Trav,
it\'s cool you answered the question about Gilmour.
I\'ve always suspected that B is a fan. There\'s a solo on Pop Override that sounds inspired by Comfortably Numb.
Thanks.
PO is just perfect. I love that album!
I\'m sure BH is inspired by a bunch of those old guitar greats but I wonder how he feels about Jake Shimabukuro. A 31 year old ukulele virtuoso and possibly the fastest hands in the world on one. Like BH he spans many styles of music. I would love to hear a Hawaiian inspired duet with BH. It would be sure to blow minds!
QuotePO is just perfect. I love that album!
I\'m sure BH is inspired by a bunch of those old guitar greats but I wonder how he feels about Jake Shimabukuro. A 31 year old ukulele virtuoso and possibly the fastest hands in the world on one. Like BH he spans many styles of music. I would love to hear a Hawaiian inspired duet with BH. It would be sure to blow minds!
Was that guy on Leno or Conan O Brien one night? I saw some guy on one of those shows that was shredding a ukele.
Yep! Pop Override is one my all-time favs, too. I love BH on his own, but when he works with others, his playing style changes so drastically, it\'s really remarkable! I love his sound and phrasing when he plays with Travis. I think Trav really brings out the best of BH - you can tell he\'s on his toes and thinking. For me, it can\'t happen often enough and I really wish they would brainstorm more together and find new directions.
yep PO is incredible, 1 of the best albums i\'ve ever heard by anyone, the first thantopsis is up there for me as well, dark and moody
Population Override is probably my favorite Buckethead album of all time, I would LOVE to hear a "sequel" of sorts to that one! 8)
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Was that guy on Leno or Conan O Brien one night? I saw some guy on one of those shows that was shredding a ukele.
yeah - he has been on both shows. There are lots of videos on youtube and his myspace page is pretty good. I couldn\'t find his more trippy stuff but check this song if interested :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6KfHEYksPw
My question about Population Overide has always been about the cover. Maybe this is a question for Frankenseuss but here it is anyway...Is there a reason why the Toronto skyline was used as the cover art? Just a curiosity.
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Agreed - PO is one the best albums recorded ever! i can\'t wait for future Travis BH collaborations in the studio and hopefully a live gig. I\'ll fly to CA or anywhere else to see that show in a heart beat!!!
Me and a buddy of mine have standing plans to fly from Oklahoma to Cali (or anywhere need be) to see the TD/BH combo in any form. If this were to happen it would be a dream come true!
QuoteMy question about Population Overide has always been about the cover...Is there a reason why the Toronto skyline was used as the cover art? Just a curiosity.
I thought it was pretty cool to see the Toronto skyline on a BH album, but it would be even better if he would come to TO to play. He hasn\'t been here since he opened for Primus at least 5 years ago. It might have been even longer.