BluesBrother93 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Astounding, he totally changed how acoustic guitar is played in the blink of an eye. RIP Michael Hedges, true hero.x

BluesBrother93 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

What a pioneer, what a man, and what a terrible loss for the world of music :(

glovemtb (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Thankyou very much for this.The first time I ever heard Michael Hedges was on a high mountain to watch the comet Hyakutake. Everyone of the hundred or so people were very quiet. Except for this music someone was playing, aerial boundries cd.Years later I tracked down the artist by finding everyone who had ever recorded "after the gold rush". So that's how I learned of Michael's music, by the comet Hyakutake.

jazzpsalti (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

yeah, except this is the thing. It's not just the gear, it's the ear. Even though the FRAP pickup "guarantees" a flat response, you get the various frequency humps and dips that are particular to your guitar... so mike ran the FRAP and ALSO the sunrise through a param EQ and tweaked it until those things disappeared. The tone I use is a modification to his... I like a little bigger low end and a little more bell, whereas he is very organic and middy

hggazim (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Yeah man... a lot of people neglect to mention the contribution he made to amplifying acoustic guitars. He set a standard that many use today. If his web page is still up, he gives the specs on what he used.

jazzpsalti (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Damn man, listen to that tone! Earthtone, that's what it is. Unbeatable... I'd LOVE to have that tone someday, the expressive possibilities are endless.

mudeye (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

First time I've listened to this guy.I've always been a Phil Keaggy head.I didn't even know this guy died.If Phil died I would be extremely sad.If you haven't listened to Phil Keaggy then you will be heartened to find the music is very similar.Keaggy is a master at the acoustic.He's getting older but still puts to shame most guitarist.Yet He is humble like Hedges was.

davidgilmour1234 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Read this.There are 20 angels in this world.10 are sleeping.9 are playing.1 is reading this post.Put this on 4 other video comments within the next 15 minutes.If you do, someone you love will suprise you somehow.If you don't, you shall lose your dear beloved. =(

smavydoll (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

I have seen bensusuan live a few times, his album "solilai" is his best album in my opinion. formidable fingerstyle

morelli6 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

he died in a car crash...the police spent three days founding the body