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When skills are not enough

In: Acoustic guitars Friday Feb 1,2008

Phil Keaggy Do you know what I like the most at the internet, music and culture?

The fact that there is so much out there of any of these that you can discover something new each and every day, no matter how many things you have seen, there is always something that can give you the thrills when you least expect it.

Today I was reading something about Sungha Jung that led me to something about Andy McKee and then…Phil Keaggy.

Well, I have listened a few songs of Phil Keaggy and beside the fact that, even if missing half of his middle finger on the right hand he managed to become a great guitar player, with over 30 albums, what amazes me is his music quality, his feeling for those little things, details that make or break a melody.

I posted here Salvation Army Band because I could not believe my ears how beautifully he makes use of those live loops, creating such a beautiful song with just one acoustic guitar. For what he does here you don’t need skills. What you need is pure talent. Listen to all those nuances and shades of his guitar.

You know what? After listening this, I can not call him guitar player anymore. I will just call him AN ARTIST.

Please have patience to listen to the whole song since he managed to surprise me every 60 seconds

It is said that Eric Clapton was asked once what it feels like to be the best guitarist in the world. His response was simple, “I don’t, know ask Phil Keaggy.”

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7 Responses to “When skills are not enough”

Sammy
February 2nd, 2008 at 1:35 am

Holy shite! As a hard rock/metalhead, I still think this song rocks! And that singing voice belies his age and is sweet and smooth!
admin
February 2nd, 2008 at 9:50 am

Indeed, he has a very “young” voice, I was also surprised to hear him singing this way
Bob
February 3rd, 2008 at 5:17 am

This man is a genius. Only a true efficianado of guitar playing skills could truly enjoy the effort and training Phil has put into his craft. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world my friend
admin
February 3rd, 2008 at 11:21 am

I enjoyed this clip because it goes beyond guitar playing skills, it goes into the area of pure talent, of bringing out the best in a simple acoustic guitar. This is talent, not skills, it lives in the very soul of the guitar player
jason
February 6th, 2008 at 6:58 pm

I’ve been lucky enough to see Phil perform twice, one to a “guitar player” crowd and one to a general audience.

Both shows were great, but the guitar crowd show blew me away. Loop stations in tow, Phil played some of the most intricate music I’ve ever seen anyone play.

Plus, he was so kind. He talked to many of us after the show about making music, his technique, his gear, etc.

For those of you that have not seen him, make it a point to do so!
admin
February 6th, 2008 at 7:10 pm

I believe you, Jason, I was blown away by this video I have posted here, and as I have already written in the post, what he does here is talent, not skills. He also seems like a nice person.

Regarding seeing him directly, well, I am a bit too far away
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