Kottke & Gordon - Noon

[bkeske]

I have a lot of Leo’s albums from the 70’s, and one  newer CD from the late 90’s, but decided to give his newest effort with Mike Gordon a shot on vinyl. Glad I did. Very very nice. When Mike sings, he has a strong Jerry Garcia vibe. Well worth the money; you can pick this up easily for $20~$24. 
 

Also my first colored vinyl, which to be honest, I try to stay away from, as I hear some sonic issues can result, plus, I just think it is gimmicky. But, OK, I guess it’s ‘cool’ (shrugs).

 

 

[Steve Edwards]

When I first heard 6 & 12 String Guitar, I was convinced that there was more than one person playing one guitar.  Then, I saw him live at Royce Hall in UCLA  .............  I was floored. 

Have you noticed any sonic irregularities the colored pressing?  I usually stay away from them as well.

[bkeske]

Steve, the only time I got to see Leo was in the mid-70’s at a pretty small club, as you, I was also ‘floored’. I sat in disbelief what I was hearing, and looking right at him pretty close, was being  played with only two hands. It was unbelievable.

As far as colored vinyl, don’t know, as I say, that is the only one I have. I will say this played very well, and very quiet, but I have no reference. I do believe there is a black vinyl release available, but much more rare than the colored. Seems ‘all the craze’. I must be an old fart, as I just don’t get the need for ‘razzle dazzle’ vinyl 🙂

Edited August 22, 2021 by bkeske

[TomicTime]

vast technical skill, emotional prowess, wry sense of humor…..we are graced with him…

[TomicTime]

streaming it now, love it so far….. thanks for sharing…..

[bkeske]

Enjoy it Jim 👍🏼. Interesting he includes ‘8 Miles High’. He has recorded that a lot over the years, at least it seems. Also nice to hear another of his earlier songs included, ‘From the Cradle to The Grave’.

[ctsooner]

will stream tomorrow when on the elliptical.  thanks.  

 

[Steve Edwards]

On the back of one of his album covers, he states that his voice "sounds like geese farts on a muggy day"

[John Gallup]

I've been a Kottke fan for a long time, and saw him play years ago in Denver.  "Bigger Situation" on the album below has given me a lot of pleasure...there's no filler in a piece that lasts 9 minutes and 26 seconds. And this was made after his bout with tendon damage. You could also say Kottke was "discovered" by my biggest guitar hero, John Fahey.

[bkeske]

9 hours ago, Steve Edwards said:

On the back of one of his album covers, he states that his voice "sounds like geese farts on a muggy day"

 Yep, I have that album. On his earlier albums, his commentary on each song was always a treat to behold. Also listening to some live recordings when he told stories in between. I have his first live performance/release on vinyl called ‘12 String Blues’, fun album, glad I bought it cheap many years ago, as it’s a bit rare now. Also, I believe I saw an early 70’s YouTube video of one of his concerts, and it is quite enjoyable listening to his stories. Was when I saw him too.

Interesting enough, I love Leo’s voice, and quite like his singing songs. ‘Pamala Brown’ may be one of my all time favs.

[bkeske]

1 hour ago, John Gallup said:

I've been a Kottke fan for a long time, and saw him play years ago in Denver.  "Bigger Situation" on the album below has given me a lot of pleasure...there's no filler in a piece that lasts 9 minutes and 26 seconds. And this was made after his bout with tendon damage. You could also say Kottke was "discovered" by my biggest guitar hero, John Fahey.

Thanks John, that is one I do not have. Should search for it, and put it on my ‘want list’……unfortunately only available on CD